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A 28-year-old designer watching her grandparents age created a smart cane that tracks location, monitors blood pressure, and sends emergency alerts. The Wander On device helps seniors maintain independence while staying safe.
Major companies slashed single-use plastic packaging by 16.4% in 2024 as new regulations turn sustainable packaging from a nice-to-have into a must-have. Laws taking effect in 2026 across the EU, UK, Canada, and California are making plastic reduction a competitive advantage rather than just a cost.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
Major consumer brands are backing a bold plan to replace flexible plastic packaging with innovative paper alternatives. The movement signals a major shift toward sustainable packaging solutions.
California just released a detailed plan showing exactly how the state will dramatically reduce single-use plastics over the next decade. The blueprint supports groundbreaking legislation that makes producers responsible for cutting packaging waste while boosting recycling and reuse. ##
AS Watson, the world's largest health and beauty retailer, just committed to slashing virgin plastic in packaging by 21% by 2030. The company is already making changes in stores across China, Europe, and the Philippines that are saving tons of plastic right now.