Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

A cellulose-based material protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants, explains research-based startup firm Adsorbi AB (originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden), which launched its first commercial product on 30 May.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Combining principles from various scientific disciplines, it addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet, such as pollution, waste management, and climate change. Environmental engineers work on designing and implementing systems that reduce pollution, manage waste, and protect natural resources.

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U.S. Green Technology

MAY 12, 2021

Green technology uses eco-friendly practices to create sustainable innovations to bring a positive impact on the environment. These innovations are produced to fulfil society’s needs without harming the environment. The post The 6 Uses of Green Technology appeared first on U.S. Green Technology.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 13, 2022

City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution. The global partnership between the two organizations will implement advanced technology to intercept and clean up waste in some of the world’s major rivers. Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup selected the C?n River in C?n

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, the current decomposition technology leaves residual ammonia and nitrogen by-products which are considered as impurities and can poison the intricate components of hydrogen fuel cells, debilitating their performance and rendering them ineffective at converting the chemical energy of hydrogen to electricity. faizanahmad.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 21, 2020

But what if while completing their routine routes, doing their regular jobs, these vehicles were doubling as mobile air pollution monitoring networks? Municipal vehicles mounted with state-of-the-art sensors developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will collect hyperlocal data as they drive around the Bronx.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Government funding of over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network. FOAK 2022 saw funding awarded to 24 innovators in all, who received grants of up to £400,000 each. Cutting edge electric drivetrains that replace polluting diesel engines.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters. The lack of environmental impact information and outdated technology are two ubiquitous issues plaguing industrial supply chains in general, but they are especially significant in the context of the fashion industry. . Phylicia Wu.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

With sector-wide recognition that a step-change is required to deliver the environmental improvements required by all stakeholders, a new year brings fresh opportunities for supplier and water company collaboration, writes David Frost, chief executive of water technology firm Ovarro. For more information: Ovarro.com/BurstDetect.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As the demands of AMP8 and the ambitious targets of The Environment Act come into focus, water companies need to embrace technology companies much more readily, says Andrew Welsh. Andrew Welsh is water utilities director at Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland. Deep engagement will ensure they meet their challenges.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Air pollution from rampant wildfires is causing millions to suffer in California and the Pacific Northwest. On top of that, air pollution causes and worsens conditions that make people more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But only with the right technologies and data can we achieve air quality improvements.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

SPRINT helps businesses through the commercial exploitation of space data and technologies. recycle2trade.com The post Sponsored content: Landfill pollution monitoring platform first appeared on Envirotec. recycle2trade.com The post Sponsored content: Landfill pollution monitoring platform first appeared on Envirotec.

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The Verge: Energy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A formal proposal still needs to be issued, but it has already faced pushback on how much of those pollution cuts should come from risky tactics aimed at capturing rather than preventing pollution. It also carves out room for controversial technologies for capturing carbon dioxide pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. This has caused an increase in support for action against air pollution.

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GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'. Some of the innovation around new materials has been particularly impressive to me, materials like silicon carbide. Heather Clancy. Wed, 07/22/2020 - 02:00. Who is responsible for emissions? Where did they originate? How can we be sure?

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

EIC’s Air Quality Taskforce, which aims to explore the ways in which technology and innovation can help society tackle dangerous air pollution, wants to ensure that local leaders have access to all the resources they need to develop and implement measures which improve public health outcomes for people living in their areas.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

Over the years Hubbub has seen how impactful great design can be in nudging behaviours and the value of collaborating to create innovative, experimental approaches to tackling environmental issues. We’ve been really impressed by the innovative ideas the students have come up with to encourage a wide range of people to connect with nature.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Poisonous particle pollution from brake and tyre wear is carried in runoff then enters rivers and streams. According to Highways England (HE) assessment tool (HAWRAT), more than 2500 outfalls in England pose a ‘very high’ or ‘high’ risk of pollution. Yet, urban runoff persists as a forgotten polluter.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Direct air capture technologies a major winner, as government announces fresh funding boost for UK clean tech developers. The government today announced over £116m of new funding is to be split between three streams designed to help businesses develop new green technologies.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Water companies can expect increasing scrutiny into their environmental performance, Isle’s Zero Pollutions Conference heard. This was among messages from Helen Wakeham, deputy director of water quality at the Environment Agency, during a keynote address at the Zero Pollutions Conference 2020, hosted by technology consultancy Isle.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge. One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 30, 2024

More so than any other fossil fuel company, Occidental Petroleum — known as Oxy — has built its climate strategy around innovations that capture carbon before it can be emitted or pull it directly out of the air. Scientists agree that such technologies will be necessary to limit global warming. A 2021 analysis by the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading the development of virtual reality (VR) capability in a 360 video theatre. It has now gone a step further to add VR capability, creating a new technology it calls Shared VR in Igloo.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 21, 2020

But what if while completing their routine routes, doing their regular jobs, these vehicles were doubling as mobile air pollution monitoring networks? Municipal vehicles mounted with state-of-the-art sensors developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will collect hyperlocal data as they drive around the Bronx.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 17, 2021

This week Newlab and Ørsted announced the launch of the Blue Energy Studio , a collaborative initiative designed to drive innovation towards a future powered by renewable energy. We are excited to partner with Newlab and deliver on our shared goal to grow the Blue Energy Studio into a world-class program for innovation in renewable energy.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Vehicle pollutants refer to the harmful substances emitted by automobiles and other vehicles during their operation. These pollutants contribute significantly to environmental degradation and pose serious health risks to both humans and ecosystems.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On 14 October, the European Commission adopted its new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability , described as as a first step towards a “zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free environment” in the context of the EU Green Deal.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The summit will showcase these new technologies and methodologies for the monitoring of GHG emissions and air pollutants in real-time, consider the economic and legal perspectives of adopting this approach and will feature a roundtable discussion on the opportunities and challenges cities face in meeting GHG and air pollution reduction goals.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Innovative plant process management techniques have emerged as the driving force behind this transformation, fostering efficiency, reducing environmental impact and ensuring long-term viability. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in plant management is an innovative approach gaining momentum.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION? In the world of business, sustainability innovation can be defined as the process of evolving old business models and creating new ventures that realize economic value and generate positive environmental and social impacts simultaneously. HOW IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION DRIVING THE GREEN ECONOMY?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A combination of drones and laser technology adapted for use in the wastewater Industry is being deployed by the utility to survey sewers for potential problems by flying the drones inside them, often to parts of the network that traditional surveying methods can’t reach.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. However, they caution that plastic removal technologies used so far have shown varied efficiency in the amount of waste material they are able to collect, many have not been tested at all.

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Energy Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Olivia Ashmoore This week, Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC® and RMI published 48 state Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) models. To illustrate how the EPS can inform state action, Energy Innovation® and RMI developed a five-policy scenario and modeled this policy package across six states.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The AirBubbl is equally effective at removing air pollution, including harmful ozone gases, nitrogen dioxide (NOx) and particle air pollutants PM2.5 California’s air pollution problem is multifaceted with worsening wildfires, high traffic levels and climatic factors all contributing to the issue.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 23, 2021

Join WCS and Votes for the Planet to discuss the impact of plastic pollution and create your own Plastic Pollution Plan! Plastic pollution wreaks havoc on our oceans, soil, air, and has become a leading cause of climate change. But have you wondered how best to fight plastic pollution? July 15, 2021. Virtual Event.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

Understanding why climate change might contribute to increasing plastic pollution is the focus of a new research project starting this month at the University of Portsmouth. This project is part of a new and innovative cluster of PhD students dedicated to finding solutions to the global plastic crisis.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Air quality technology firm EarthSense secured 19th place in the UK’s top 100 SME Businesses, beating out thousands of other entrants in a range of sectors in the EB100 top 100 SME list. Tom Hall, CEO of EarthSense.

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