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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Renewable energy sources.

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Technology Trending: gamifying CO2 saving, acoustic core heat pumps, body energy harvesting

Smart Energy International

An app gamifying the climate journey, hi-fi speakers powering heat pumps and the human body as an antenna to harvest energy are in the week’s technology radar. Gamification is one such innovation and has been introduced by E.ON Innovation, describes as a “fantastic result”. Human body energy harvesting.

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Automatic, soil-less garden system lets you grow 76 plants in your own home

AGreenLiving

One of the biggest complaints about urban living is the lack of space to grow your own veggies, but this automatic home garden can fit in nearly any kitchen space. Additionally, the innovative gardening system is made out of 95 percent recycled materials and is designed for zero waste.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

In the news this week, $7T for fossil fuel subsidies, the summer brings more tropical storms, and Equinor opens the world’s largest floating wind farm… to power oil drilling. for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Thanks for reading! Let us know !

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Global cement and concrete makers ramp up 2030 emissions target

Business Green

The net zero roadmap is built around a seven-point plan that relies on "ambitious yet achievable actions", such as slashing CO2 from clinker in cement, significantly reducing fossil fuel use in manufacturing, and accelerating product innovation, process efficiency, and the development of carbon capture technologies.

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Firms selected to pitch at climate tech innovation event

Envirotec Magazine

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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The Lead-Acid Battery’s Demise Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

R-Squared Energy

Many people have argued that oil usage is on its way to extinction. Answering the questions on BCI’s behalf is Dr. Matt Raiford, manager, Consortium for Battery Innovation , the global lead battery pre-competitive research consortium supported by BCI. Perhaps the same could be said of lead-acid batteries.

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