Bloomberg, Video / September 21, 2021 September 21, 2021
This Australian startup wants to tackle the problem of single-use plastic with reusable trash bags good for years of use. But will consumers use the @Tombag_AU?
A conversation with Mark Beal, Rutgers professor and Gen Z expert on Gen Z’s entrepreneurial spirit, their desire to collaborate with others and their focus on doing good as the purpose generation. Also, Naamah Barbut, a junior and communication major at Rutgers, speaks about her experience as a student and looking forward to the job market. (Source: Quicktake)
Brands originally built on racist stereotypes have existed for more than a century. Now racial prejudice is also creeping into the design of tech products and algorithms. (Source: Bloomberg)
Emojis are proving to be a stumbling block for Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. as they attempt to stem a wave of online racist abuse aimed at athletes and other individuals. Bloomberg’s Ivan Levingston reports on “Quicktake Charge.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Lighter skin has long been associated with power and privilege, and the use of lightening creams remains pervasive in some parts of the world. Driven by colorism in society and the media, some consumers are now going even further. (Source: Bloomberg)