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UAE smart city deploys smart strategies to become living lab

Smart Energy International

The end goal is to become a living lab to continuously improve upon its smart capabilities. As a smart city, Alnama makes use of various technologies and will support start-ups and businesses in its green-technology hub in the hopes of closing the loop between food, water, energy and waste.

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Episode 219: Water, workplaces and well-being

GreenBiz

Two ways P&G is working toward its packaging goals. We'll debate "Reusable Packaging in the Age of Contagion," "Can Recycled Plastic Survive Low Oil Prices" and "Repair, Resilience and Customer Engagement." Why global engagement is essential to sustainable supply chains. Intel's water world (16:25). EDT May 18.

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Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy

GreenBiz

Here are some highlights from this week's precursor, which featured an interview on the viability of reusable packaging, and two panel sessions — one on the future of recycled plastics in an age of cheap oil and one on the role of repair in circular economy strategies. Mark your calendar for these upcoming GreenBiz webcasts. Can't join live?

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

They can also use packaging and advertising to showcase the sustainability of their products and brand. Investing in sustainable infrastructure This includes energy-efficient buildings, efficient public transportation systems, and smart city technologies. It’s then up to the consumer to make their own choice.

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Seoul green city has food within a 10-minute walk anywhere

AGreenLiving

Hyundai Development Company hired UNStudio in 2019 to design a green, mixed-used neighborhood in Seoul, Korea , a 10-minute city for the new digital economy. That means mixed-use spaces, green energy and digital packages for residents who are expected to live, work and play in the 504,000 square meter neighborhood. More here:Â .

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UK smart grid-powered electric homes to be installed along historic MG Rover site

Smart Energy International

“By introducing carbon-negative homes and smart-grid powered developments…we’re proving that greener homes can be delivered at commercial scale,” stated Sarwjit Sambhi, CEO of St. Longbridge has been regenerated with homes, retail, education and green spaces delivered to date. On completion of the regeneration, St.

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Rebooting Britain: Creating a sustainable, resilient, low carbon economy

Business Green

This comprehensive package of measures has the potential to boost jobs in the UK and will help us and others transition towards a low carbon fleet. They will also support the new technologies capable of moving us to a low-carbon economy - whether that's home-working, developing smart cities or enabling the Internet of Things.