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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards

Envirotec Magazine

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.

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£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects geared towards ditching fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy sources. Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation.

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Local Leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net zero

Envirotec Magazine

A communiqué signed by UK mayors and local leaders calls for a ‘power shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. Call for powers and resources to shape local energy markets, decarbonise transport, and tackle emissions from homes and offices. Addressing energy market failure.

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UK project will use AI plus microbes to unlock higher biogas production

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers say they are using artificial intelligence to develop better microorganism-led processes that efficiently digest materials such as food waste, wastewater and animal manure to help boost the UK’s burgeoning biogas industry. million grant by UK Research and Innovation.

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

For example, global supplier Asia Pulp and Paper, which has taken a strong approach to sustainability, demonstrates this with its range of innovative products. Furthermore, the convenience of having recycling bins dotted throughout the office will encourage employees to dispose of their waste the right way. Renewable energy sources.

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Kansas City achieves LEED Gold with LEED for Cities

Greenability Magazine

Kansas City has taken several steps to help us reach our goal of climate neutrality for city operations by 2030. Our goal is to reach climate neutrality by the year 2040,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said. We’re working with community partners to ensure we’re building a more resilient energy system for the future.”

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Avenues for growth within the energy and environment industry

Smart Energy International

A new study released by Frost & Sullivan presents the top ten business cases that will provide growth opportunities for players within the energy and environment industry. The need to decarbonise to meet climate action targets has resulted in cities being hubs for technology innovations and demonstrations, states Frost & Sullivan.