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As many as 12.9 million women are working in the informal waste sector, which potentially exposes them to toxic e-waste and puts them and their unborn children at risk.Meanwhile more than 18 million children and adolescents, some as young as 5 years of age, are actively engaged in the informal industrial sector, of which waste processing is a sub-sector. Children are often engaged by parents or caregivers in e-waste recycling because their small hands are more dexterous than those of adults. Other children live, go to school and play near e-waste recycling centres where high levels of toxic chemicals, mostly lead and mercury, can damage their intellectual abilities 

For an expectant mother, exposure to toxic e-waste can affect the health and development of her unborn child for the rest of its life. Potential adverse health effects include negative birth outcomes, such as stillbirth and premature births, as well as low birth weight and length.  Exposure to lead from e-waste recycling activities has been associated with significantly reduced neonatal behavioural neurological assessment scores, increased rates of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioural problems, changes in child temperament, sensory integration difficulties, and reduced cognitive and language scores.

A rapidly escalating problem

Never has it been easier to identify, find and sell to our target audiences through social media.

Social media has certainly passed the test of time and is here to stay. In order to leverage it to your greatest ability, keep up with all the latest trends, incorporate them in your strategy and most importantly, be consistent. 

the total mass of electronic waste generated by Americans has been declining since 2015

The biggest contributor to this decline is the disappearance of the large, bulky cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors from American homes,

“If you look at the state laws that exist in many places for e-waste recycling, many of them set their targets based on product mass,” she says. As the overall mass of e-waste declines, meeting those targets becomes more difficult. Moreover, says Babbitt, the main goal of these regulations had been to keep electronics with high levels of lead and mercury out of landfills, where they can eventually leach into the surrounding environment. But these days, a more pertinent concern is how to recover elements like cobalt (used in lithium-ion batteries) or indium (found in flat-panel displays). These elements aren’t as environmentally toxic; rather, they are relatively scarce in the Earth’s crust, so failing to recapture them for reuse in new electronics is wasteful. “The e-waste recycling system is somewhat backwards-looking,” says Babbitt; it has struggled to keep pace with the changing nature of electronics.

Global garbage is expected to reach 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050.

d waste landfills are the third-largest source of methane emissions in the United State

Technology companies are trying to tackle the garbage problem from multiple directions, improving recycling processes and creating new materials to make single-use products that are compostable.

a two-story sculpture that replicates their likenesses using electronic waste in the hills overlooking the resort where they are meeting.

The sculpture, which is drawing large crowds, is arranged like Mount Rushmore — but with the G-7 leaders instead of U.S. presidents.

The world produces about 53 million tons of e-waste annually and that volume is expected to double by 2050, according to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research and the International Telecommunication Union

Facebook events, Twitter, hashtags, email, and other digital tools are being used to popularize events and generate ticket sales. This trend is expected to have a strong influence on event promoters, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

In addition to the impact of emerging trends on businesses, BizVibe company profiles contain numerous high-quality insights to help users discover, track, compare, and evaluate suppliers or sales prospects:

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Online travel agencies can harness proximity technology to enable travelers to book hotels, rental vehicles, tickets for trains, airlines, buses and theaters; and even dinner reservations.

In 2016, 51.8% of travelers booking trips online will do so via mobile devices

By 2019, mobile sales could represent 46 percent of digital travel sales

Proximity marketing is all about marketing to your consumer at the right place, at the right time, with highly relevant and personalized notifications.

opt-in to enhance their customer experience using proximity marketing technologies

These tools work best when they are used by brands to better understand the needs and wants of their customer base, as well as notable patterns in buying behaviour.

Imagine living in a place where your every move is surveilled. A place created in the image of one almost mythological figure, where every step you take is logged into a central database, and where the shadowy figures watching attempt to elaborately orchestrate events to manipulate people

In addition to working at close range on Oyster-card-style readers, the transmitter inside enables it to be tracked from what is thought to be around 12 metres.

Sotto likens the tracking to the experience of a good butler, who will anticipate a person’s need and provide it at just the right moment. “Real luxury and real service is frictionless. And that’s what you’re really trying to do.”

PDC’s Smart Band® RFID wristband system has been used by leading amusement parks, water parks, resorts, and music festivals to deliver unique and convenient applications that help redefine the guest experience

As each chip contains a unique ID number, the bands are impossible to duplicate.

EVEN™ Hotels guests receive an RFID room keycard, and for $8, may purchase a waterproof Smart Band® with a securely sealed RFID chip inside that stores and verifies guest data when scanned by a reader.

Advertising has always been about reaching the right person with the right message at the right time,

Working with xAd gave Starbucks and Asda the ability add a fourth dimension: place

Place enabled both brands with a level of personalization and relevance that hadn’t been possible before mobile became a customer’s first screen.”

Proximity Marketing market report provides analysis of Covid-19 restrictions imposed on business owners, investors, etc. Due to the fact that locks are performed differently in different regions and countries, the geographical and regional effects change frequently. This study analyzes current market effects in the short and long term and helps decision makers to develop short and long-term business strategies across geography.

Competitive assessment and detailed statistical analysis of the Proximity Marketing industry outlook can be found in the latest Proximity Marketing Market Research Report. The Proximity Marketing report will inform readers about market dynamics and trends to present a comprehensive overview of the market. The most important aspects of the Proximity Marketing industry are presented in the study as market growth, market dynamics, threats and cost structures. The dynamics of emerging markets, the latest growth, the development of R&D and major suppliers are discussed in detail. The Proximity Marketing report is segmented by product type, application, and major geographic area.

Global Proximity Marketing Market: Regional Segments The different section on regional segmentation gives the regional aspects of the worldwide Proximity Marketing market. This chapter describes the regulatory structure that is likely to impact the complete market. It highlights the political landscape in the market and predicts its influence on the Proximity Marketing market globally.

over 1,500 New Yorkers took to the streets for a “gift hunt” hosted by mobile shopping assistant nate.

The one-day event featured activities, photo ops and treasures disguised as QR codes, ranging in value from $25 to $250 from brands such as Public, ManiMe, 305 Fitness and Frank Body. The participant who collected the most points won a grand prize of $10,000.

the activation also aimed to support small businesses by attracting foot traffic to their physical locations, some of which were hit hard by the pandemic.

Proximity marketing allows venues to communicate with visitors at the right place and time, with highly relevant, personalized content on their mobile devices. It allows venue owners and businesses to use location as a basis for marketing activities

Use cases for retail, hospitality, transportation hubs, smart cities, shopping centers, restaurant

Mobile Apps

One of the latest trends to impact hotel marketing and the guest experience is the iBeacon, which sends a Bluetooth push notification to guests' mobile devices when they come within close proximity of the iBeacon.

 key to improving guests' experiences

It can help you streamline check-in and check-out, guide guests around the property, and notify them about targeted offers at your restaurant, bar, or spa.