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Ice rink alternatives and their environmental impact

AGreenLiving

When the 1890s rolled around, the rush to patent ice rink surfaces began and has not abated since. Related: 5 sustainable activities to make the most of a winter wonderland Rinks have long required both ice-making technical equipment and ice maintenance measures. CFCs and HCFCs are synthetic gases attributed to ozone layer destruction.

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Sanitisation chamber to support clothing and PPE reuse

Envirotec Magazine

The patented technology – created by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and start-up firm Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS) – will support the development of a state-of the-art ‘sanitisation chamber’ – designed by researchers at UWS. Every piece of PPE presents a sustainability and recycling challenge.

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