SupplyChain Magazine October 2019 | Page 69

“ WITHOUT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY , IT ’ S HARD FOR COMPANIES TO EASE THEIR POLLUTION FOOTPRINT OR MANAGE WASTE ”

69 ies , including Washington DC and New York City , an app called Greenease , which directs its users towards green eateries and encourages consumers to make environmentally healthier choices , has been introduced . The app only shows restaurants that source food from local , ethical and sustainable suppliers and allows its users to consciously make greener decisions . The blend of technology and sustainable interests shows that the collaboration can be successful for businesses and the environment , if executed correctly . Another example of green technology is solar cell , which converts energy from natural light into electrical energy through the process of photovoltaics . By generating electricity from solar energy , it equals less consumption of fossil fuels , in addition to the reduction of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions .
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