R-Squared Energy

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The huge hike in demand for energy storage, from energy storage systems (ESS) for residential, to commercial and industrial applications, to renewable energy integration will require a wide range of batteries, each with their different strengths. As an example, lead battery life has increased by 30-35% in the last 20 years.

Lithium 60

Lithium Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 60

Business Green

JULY 28, 2020

Like many of its rivals in the global car sector, BMW has been racing to expand its electric vehicle offering in response to surging consumer demand, amid fears of losing ground in the global market to Tesla and a raft of leading Chinese car manufacturers. It claims the move will save around ten million tonnes of CO2 over the next ten years.

Recycling 58

Recycling Recycling Electric vehicle Recycled materials 58

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 23, 2022

Launched in 2017, the awards have witnessed a dramatic and inspirational rise in the circular use of plastics through increased recycling and recyclability over the last the five years, said the organisers. Building & Construction Product: SOLAR HEAT panels from recycled plastic by Montello spa & WET/Ecopixel srl.

Plastics 264

Plastics Recycling Recycling Europe 264

Business Green

MARCH 17, 2022

The study, which the Aldersgate Group said was the result of extensive engagement with representatives from industry such as the steel, cement, glass, construction and automotive sectors, also argues that ramping up the UK's recycling ecosystem will be critical to shoring up the UK's competitiveness in the low carbon economy of the future.

Policy 40

Policy Carbon Government Recycling 40

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Entrants in the final furlong include an on-demand clothing manufacturing technology that eliminates 20 billion unsold garments each year, 100% compostable protective packaging that replaces single use plastic, and an Oxford University spin-out that changes the way valuable metallic resources are mined, refined, recycled, and processed.

Innovation 130

Innovation Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 130

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Headed by Philips , the project aims to pioneer design, materials and manufacturing of devices that will comply with strict sustainability demands dictated by the goals of the Green Deal and help companies meet the requirements of upcoming EU legislation concerning sustainable products.

Waste 147

Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 147

Business Green

MAY 22, 2020

Yet the recycled material available to make bottles, bags and boxes has become harder to find and more expensive. But have rock-bottom oil prices and the pandemic doomed the market for recycled plastics? California's plastic bag ban had required reusable bags to include 40 per cent recycled material, a plus for his business.

Plastics 99

Plastics Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 99

Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

Business group representing some of Europe's biggest brands argues that policies and market incentives are urgently needed to drive demand for green steel, cement, and chemicals. It also highlights examples of encouraging corporate efforts to develop low carbon heavy industry and manufacturing processes.

Carbon-neutral 40

Carbon-neutral Demand Europe Policy 40

Charged

JANUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, it won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award this month, voted on by a panel of 50 automotive journalists from the U.S. The author of this article is one of 50 jurors from the automotive media who vote on the annual North American Car, Truck, and Utilty of the Year awards. and Canada chosen by their peers.

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North America Batteries Electricity Plastics 126

Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2020

Given the rise in customer demand for stronger, lighter-weight, recyclable materials, we see aluminium as a key opportunity for growth and sustainable profitability. "Extending our CN30target [carbon neutrality goal] to this part of the business is both a logical and necessary step in its development," he added.

Carbon-neutral 36

Carbon-neutral Automotive Recycled materials Carbon 36

GreenBiz

MAY 11, 2020

By the late 1920s, for example, the demand for home movie film and the growing need for X-ray film led Eastman Chemical to produce acetic anhydride, the base material for photographic emulsions. The automobile boom of the 1940s and 1950s led Eastman to produce chemicals and materials critical to automotive design and production.

Plastics 544

Plastics Recycling Recycling Waste 544

Business Green

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Aluminium rapidly went from being one of the most precious and expensive metals to one of the cheapest, a transformation that catalysed the automotive, shipping, and aviation industries and propelled the growth of electricity grids and cities.

Carbon 54

Carbon Packaging Climate change Recycled materials 54

Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

By the late 1920s, for example, the demand for home movie film and the growing need for X-ray film led Eastman Chemical to produce acetic anhydride, the base material for photographic emulsions. The automobile boom of the 1940s and 1950s led Eastman to produce chemicals and materials critical to automotive design and production.

Plastics 41

Plastics Recycling Recycling Waste 41