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Sustainable Material Exchange Network (SMEN)
A platform that uses AI to match waste streams containing potentially hazardous materials with industries that can reuse or recycle them. Optimizes resource utilization, reduces waste, and minimizes the need for hazardous material production and disposal. Incentivizes closed-loop manufacturing processes.

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AI-powered decision-support tools provide real-time recommendations to first responders on the best course of action during hazardous material incidents, minimizing risks.
Extrapolated from Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine - NPR

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