The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether that energy is turned into renewable fuels or clean electricity, it can reduce carbon emissions and resource depletion. From waste segregation to state-of-the-art WTE plants, innovative technology is helping transform trash into valuable resources. This WtE plant produces about 550 kilowatt hours of energy per ton of MSW.

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Waste Waste Technology Energy Monitor 195

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Research shows that having a diverse workforce not only drives innovation and market growth , but also underscores the significant risks of perpetuating inequities when people of color are left out of creating the products and services we all use. . I caught up with her recently to talk about technology innovation and environmental education.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations. Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

New analysis from Bain & Company suggests recycled materials could play dominant role in auto industry supply chains. The European auto industry could slash emissions and drastically reduce its exposure to resource security risks by embracing recycled materials and circular business models.

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2020

New district heating scheme to provide low carbon heat to nearly 2,000 homes, while 22,000 will benefit from greener electricity. The Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF), operated by Veolia on behalf of Leeds City Council, was opened in 2016 in support of the city's zero waste goals.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling. After the keynote address from Virginijus Sinkevi?

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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

This process is more efficient than traditional mechanical recycling, which can only process certain types of plastics. Plasma gasification: Plasma gasification is a technology that uses high-temperature plasma to convert waste into a gas that can be used to generate electricity.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A new waste incinerator is claimed to be “turning heads” in the recycling and waste processing world because of its ability to process previously unrecyclable materials and its efficiency in using the exhaust heat generated by a vortex to produce electricity, district heating and food production.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 21, 2023

Eighteen startups joined our community in the first months of 2023, working on innovations as diverse as an ammonia-based energy system, sneakers made from food waste, and nano-filters that reduce energy consumption in chemical separations. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you!

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 16, 2023

Engaging consumers with their energy consumption has proved notoriously challenging but the rise of smartphones with their apps has opened a path to bring new innovations to this and other activities. Gamification is one such innovation and has been introduced by E.ON Innovation, describes as a “fantastic result”.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, auto shows have returned with a newfound focus on the inevitable electric future of the automotive industry, and this year's Paris Motor Show was no different. Tolv will develop a retrofit kit that will enable a combustion engine vehicle that is more than 5 years old to be converted to an electric vehicle.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Long-distance sourcing of materials that contribute to extensive transportation emissions. Carbon emissions from operations, vehicles and material engineering. Reduce Waste and Use Recycled Materials. Electric equipment is often designed with smart technology thus improving operational efficiency and safety.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The programme is run by Amazon alongside the European climate innovation hub EIT Climate-KIC and UK-based climate NGO WRAP. The Accelerator is open to entrepreneurs across Europe and I'd love to see the UK's talent and innovation represented amongst the shortlist."

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The sustainable business group has this morning published two reports setting out its vision for how the government can scale up clean tech innovation, roll out enabling infrastructure, and accelerate the low carbon investment that can transform the country's manufacturing sector from climate laggard to leader.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Organised by Cambridge Cleantech, one of Europe’s leading climate tech innovation enablers, along with its sister organisation Oxfordshire Greentech, the upcoming event will be a forum for innovators, investors, large enterprises, and economic development partners to see next generation climate tech solutions and investment opportunities.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Northvolt is aiming for 50% recycled material in new cells by 2030. The reason to start recycling in Norway is due to the fact that the country remains years ahead of others in terms of EV adoption, which also means that she will be the first country to experience significant volumes of EV batteries reaching end-of-life.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Northvolt is aiming for 50% recycled material in new cells by 2030. The reason to start recycling in Norway is due to the fact that the country remains years ahead of others in terms of EV adoption, which also means that she will be the first country to experience significant volumes of EV batteries reaching end-of-life.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The programme, launched in 2013, was designed to drive a more circular economy and encourage reuse and repair across a number of priority areas, including food, textiles, plastics, electricals, chemicals, healthcare, and the built environment.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 26, 2020

Designed by Billings-based architecture firm Cushing Terrell , Stockman Bank’s Missoula location boasts energy-efficient and energy-saving systems throughout, from high-performance glass and solar arrays to an innovative on-site rainwater system that provides 100% of average annual water use for toilet and urinal flushing.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Countries, cities, and innovative technologies among the winners of the inaugural Earthshot Prize. We need businesses, leaders, innovators, and communities to take action. The first Earthshot Prize was awarded to five winners at yesterday's awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.

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Waste Waste Innovation Recycled materials 36

Grist

JANUARY 8, 2021

Because wind turbine blades are very large and sturdy, Nagle and her colleagues at the Re-Wind project are hoping they can be repurposed for electrical transmission towers, bridges, and more. Others, like General Electric, are using old turbine blades to cook up new materials. Unfortunately, in the U.S.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Active Surfaces is working to make these innovations possible. DRINKICKS DrinKicks is developing sneakers made from food waste and recycled materials in an effort to engage the sneaker-enthusiast community in circularity. It’s been a very good acceleration pathway.”

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 16, 2020

The innovative design is completely self-sustaining , meaning that it does not require outside sewage, electrical or water systems. .” According to the IO House team, The Space was designed to be the ultimate abode when it comes to futuristic living.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 28, 2023

We hope that this is kind of like “knowing a guy” who knows their way around the NYCW early-stage climate innovation ecosystem. Of course, programming spans well beyond early-stage innovation. Well, the public events… sorry!) Check out the official website for a selection of broader event programming. Let us know

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

In some regions, lack of access to natural resources and basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Sustainability Innovation.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

More than 155,000 tonnes of waste electricals end up in British household bins every year, according to research by non-profit Material Focus, while 32,000 tonnes are illegally exported. Most electronic devices are recyclable and contain valuable and reusable materials.

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Waste Waste Retail Recycling 62

Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The programme, launched in 2013, was designed to drive a more circular economy and encourage reuse and repair across a number of priority areas, including food, textiles, plastics, electricals, chemicals, healthcare, and the built environment.

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Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 52

Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2022

Patagonia, a US brand, has transitioned to a more circular process by establishing material and environmental and social responsibility programs, as well as by taking stock of where they do business.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Every major tire manufacturer globally is raising its game — not only in terms of performance in the face of bigger, heavier electric cars but also in terms of environmental impact. Renewable materials are finding their way into modern tires, and there’s even greener rubber on the horizon, too. Chief among them?

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AGreenLiving

JULY 26, 2021

Builders are leaning into innovative designs and material development to curb the environmental impact through sustainable architecture. In addition, steel won’t succumb to damage-causing bugs such as termites, and it’s a material that can be reused or recycled. Affordable solar panels are another add-on option.

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Business Green

MAY 4, 2020

Under McKinsey's ‘best-case scenario' - one where the transport and power sectors are rapidly weaned off fossil fuels - the road transportation sector, which currently accounts for 15 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions, would rapidly migrate to electric vehicles (EVs) powered by a mix of batteries and hydrogen power cells.

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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.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Europe 264

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In 2014, the electrical engineer and MBA became the first woman to lead a U.S. As electric vehicles drive toward the mainstream, General Motors has come full circle as well. It mass-produced the first electric car in the 1990s, then literally crushed most of them in 2003. and Canadian cities.

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Business Green

JUNE 9, 2021

Recycling and reprocessing plastics for example emits half the CO2 of making new plastic from oil. Recycling a tonne of glass saves about 750kg CO­2e, and aluminium a near-10-tonne saving per tonne recycle compared to the raw materials. Just look at wind turbines, efficient homes, and electric cars.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Business Green

MARCH 17, 2022

In its latest report , the National Infrastructure Commission said 2021 had been "a year of slow progress" across a number of briefs, including heating decarbonisation, recycling, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charge points.

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