Episode 328: Industrial origami; is it an EV or a ZEV?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 19, 2022
On this week's episode: Tue Beijer, founder and CTO of STILFOLD, which is bending recycled and green steel into products such as an e-scooter.
Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2021
A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Acceptance by the manufacturing and recycling industry is also needed, as the standards will only work when there is widespread adoption.”.
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Why Electric Scooters Are Greener Than You Think
Mearth
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Many people are familiar with kick scooters but the rise of ride-sharing eco electric scooters across the globe pushed its popularity further, especially in the field of micro-mobility transportation. Given its convenience, portability, and affordability, electric scooters are indeed the future of personal transportation.
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CIRCUL-A-THON finalists present solutions for transport, electronics, packaging and healthcare
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 2, 2023
Finalists have been announced for the CIRCUL-A-THON design competition – run by chemicals firm SABIC – which lauds designers’ efforts to create reusable and recyclable products. Successful designs submitted in this category included a scooter to be used in India’s taxi services.
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Unfavorable times for the electric scooter industry
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Once billed as an environmentally-friendly and enterprising venture, the electric scooter-sharing micromobility business has not lived up to the promising hype but is now looking dismal. Could this be the end for e-scooters? Related: We love electric scooters — but is the Bird trend actually bad for the environment?
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This chic, wooden electric scooter is carved from chestnut
AGreenLiving
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Imagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Thanks to a collaboration between designer Mikiya Kobayashi, automotive manufacturer Aisin and wood furniture manufacturer Karimoku, this concept for the ILY-Ai wooden electric scooter promises just that.
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Figuring out the details: EV batteries and the circular economy
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 11, 2023
A circular economy for electric vehicle batteries appears to be still some way off, but metal recycling expert EMR claims to be making inroads, and to be helping shape the future of the sector. EMR recycles thousands of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) every week at its more than 60 UK sites. A lot of this work is already underway.
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C.P.C. Group and Aptera Sign Agreement to Build its Recyclable Body in Carbon (BINC)
Green Living Guy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Group and Aptera Sign Agreement to Build its Recyclable Body in Carbon (BINC) appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Group to produce its specialized composite bodies in Modena, Italy, in the heart of the Italian Motor Valley, where legendary supercars and motorcycles have been manufactured with a passion for decades. will […].
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Furniture for rent? John Lewis dips its toe into the sharing economy
Business Green
AUGUST 19, 2020
Being launched initially in London with a view to expansion elsewhere in the UK, the rental system is being run in partnership with online rental marketplace Fat Llama, which also already runs the 'Flex Rental' website offering tech products such as speakers, iphones and electric scooters for hire.
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FIMER’s new line of residential and commercial chargers
Charged
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The wallbox is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. Each model has four available power levels (3.7, 11 and 22 kW). Each is available with an integrated cord (the typical US configuration) or with a socket (typically used in Europe). kW of power). Both configurations are available in Stand Alone, Future Net and Inverter Net versions.
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Sustainability en France
Terra Infirma
AUGUST 21, 2023
Most of the space previously used for parking had been given over to cycle/scooter parking, much for public hire schemes, and pavement cafés. Kerbside parking for private cars was pretty much limited to disabled parking bays and a few EV charging points.
The 6 Uses of Green Technology
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 12, 2021
Ultimately, green tech aims to limit using natural resources, create recyclable products, modify operational processes to reduce waste and pollution, and replace environmentally destructive practices. Green technology uses eco-friendly practices to create sustainable innovations to bring a positive impact on the environment.
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Lime hopes to speed towards net zero with new science-based 2030 goal
Business Green
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Electric bike and scooter company Lime has unveiled plans to achieve net zero emissions across its business and value chain by 2030 by transitioning its operations to clean energy, investing in sustainable manufacturing and technologies, and switching its operations fleet to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Dry Cleaning Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses
Green Business Bureau
JUNE 8, 2022
But there are ways to minimize the use of plastic in the industry and also recycle metal hangers effectively or replace them entirely. Hangers, because of certain materials used to make them, are difficult to recycle due to local guidelines. Dry cleaners produce waste that is harmful to the environment. Plastic and hangers .
Sustainable Dry Cleaners: Getting Started Guide
Green Business Bureau
JUNE 8, 2022
But there are ways to minimize the use of plastic in the industry and also recycle metal hangers effectively or replace them entirely. Hangers, because of certain materials used to make them, are difficult to recycle due to local guidelines. Recycling hangers. Dry cleaners produce waste that is harmful to the environment.
New satellite mapping tool promises to help communities choose active transport
Business Green
MARCH 10, 2022
We are already seeing positive changes with an increase in purposeful, rather than recreational, green journeys and the rise of e-scooter schemes, but there is always more that can be done. The XMAP Isochrone tool, can also help planners to understand how existing infrastructure enables or restricts green journeys, he added.
'Circularity gap': How fostering a circular economy could slash global emissions by over a third
Business Green
JANUARY 25, 2021
We need systemic change in how we use our resources, that goes beyond recycling and incorporates new business models, design and metrics.". However, for many countries and industries a combination of market failures and flawed policy regimes has long undermined efforts to boost recycling capacity and encourage re-use.
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September 2020 Cleantech Roundup: Electric Vehicle Company SPACs | New Decarbonization Policy…
Clean Energy Trust
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Tier , a large European scooter company, has announced a plan to have commercial hosts for battery charging kiosks for its scooters. Currently, contractors that pick up and charge scooters overnight are a major expense, so scooter companies are eager to develop solutions that reduce or eliminate it.
Leading e-scooter firms team up to launch sector sustainability standards
Business Green
JULY 22, 2020
Europe's largest e-scooter firms have set out a series of joint sustainability commitments aimed at keeping the rapidly growing e-scooter industry's waste and carbon emissions in check. Moreover, reports of e-scooters being dumped in rivers have prompted criticism over their environmental impact.
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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2021
The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. Among other challenges, Lyft’s scooter rentals mostly have flopped, but the company isn’t giving up on micromobility.
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? The settlers of Catan squabble over ore #172
Climate Tech VC
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In deals, ~$400M for electric scooters and 3 mega $100M+ rounds for geothermal, solid flow batteries, and rural minigrids. Deals of the Week (10/22-10/29) Late-Stage / Growth 🛵 Ola Electric , a Bengaluru, India-based electric scooters developer, raised $384M in Growth funding from Temasek Holdings and State Bank of India.
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Seattle permanently closes 20 miles of street
AGreenLiving
MAY 18, 2020
Not only were 20 miles of Stay Healthy Streets permanently closed to encourage walking, jogging, skateboarding, scootering and cycling, but Seattle’s Office of the Mayor also announced plans for enhanced bike infrastructure and additional protected bike lanes. The news has garnered praise from the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board. .”
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Grab these eco-friendly gifts for kids before they’re gone
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Micro Kickboard Your gift recipient will only know the scooter is a lot of fun. You’ll know it was made from recycled plastic pulled from the ocean. Toys are hand-painted using non-toxic products, inspected, and wrapped in paper before shipping in recycled cardboard boxes. There are two models of the Micro kickboard.
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Consider these factors before buying an electric vehicle
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 4, 2022
With the auto industry embracing an all-electric future, 2022 is going to be a banner year for electric vehicles , from last-mile delivery scooters to full-sized trucks. Look for EVs that use recycled bottle fabrics for seats or environmentally friendly materials in the interior. Here is what to consider when making your EV purchase.
Urwahn Platzhirsch e-bike wins major sustainability award
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 14, 2022
The idea is that steel provides longevity as it can be repaired and recycled better than carbon or aluminum, thus reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. The E-Bike Platzhirsch was given the award this year for its steel frame, which is featured on all Urwahn bikes.
From bladder-powered energy storage to a green dishwasher called Bob: The best of clean tech at CES 2022
Business Green
JANUARY 11, 2022
On offer were a raft of clean tech innovations, from the latest smart home gizmos through to the world's most powerful e-bikes and e-scooters. For all those not able to make it Las Vegas or attend virtually, here is BusinessGreen 's take on the most eye-catching clean technology innovations showcased at this year's show.
Fun, eco-friendly things to do in Portland
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 13, 2020
You can also rent an electric scooter. Be advised that it’s illegal to ride scooters on the sidewalk, so stick to bike lanes and city streets. Built in 1927, the Heathman is both historic and eco-conscious, with low-flow shower-heads, LED lighting, walls made from recycled materials and even a ghost or two. Don’t want to pedal?
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Motorcycle parts from GPR Italia are recyclable
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 5, 2022
GPR’s Impact Zero Project focuses on creating high-quality products that are efficient, recyclable and manufactured to bring their carbon footprint down to zero. Their motorcycle parts are built from 51% to 71% recycled material, and up to 88% of the product weight is recyclable, according to a video GPR produced on its Impact Zero Project.
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December 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Year in Review
Clean Energy Trust
JANUARY 28, 2022
Also, while money has poured in across the climate tech sector and across stages, the figures tend to be distorted by the mammoth late stage funding, especially those going to electric vehicle companies (much as it was a couple years ago with funding to scooter/ micromobility companies).
BNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook: Six key lessons for road transport's pursuit of net zero
Business Green
JUNE 11, 2021
Sales continue to surge in key markets, while scores of producers and users of cars, buses, trucks, and even scooters are now pushing towards ridding their operations of fossil fuel vehicles altogether. Battery recycling is mission critical. But BNEF insists recycling can serve to address any supply concerns.
The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation
Green Tech Challenge
MAY 3, 2019
Recycling, when practised as an end to end solution, has proven effective. By recycling plastic waste into eco-fuel, the start-up created a sustainable waste management solution which enables customers to reduce gas emissions, while generating revenue and creating jobs.
Take a trip to explore natural beauty on the San Juan Islands
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The park covers 20 acres and displays more than 150 works of art , many made from recycled materials like sheep crafted out of old fishing nets. Once you arrive on San Juan Island, you can get around by shuttle bus, or rent a bike, e-bike, scooter or electric car.
Recycled plastic wireless chargers work twice as fast as regular cables
AGreenLiving
MARCH 18, 2021
The company sources its raw materials from plastic that would otherwise be sent to landfills or be incinerated, working alongside small businesses, global corporations and recycling plants. Now, Gomi is introducing a new product — wireless chargers made from recycled plastic waste. Gomi Design Images via Gomi Design.
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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163
Climate Tech VC
AUGUST 28, 2023
Deals of the Week (8/14-8/27) Venture Fundings 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion batteries from recycled materials producer, raised $1.2B India produces a new electric scooter every 90 seconds. Are you going to be in town? Let us know ! Hope to see you there. Building batteries in the sand.
NorthVolt’s Battle Plan to Win the Upcoming Battery-Wars
Mr. Sustainability
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
NorthVolt recently raised an additional $600 million in equity – enabling its expansion of production and recycling capacities, as well as R&D activities to support the target of establishing 150 GWh of manufacturing capacity in Europe by 2030. In total, almost 400 people now work in the test factory, which has an area of 19,000 m2.
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Top GreenTech Blogs that You Should Follow in 2021
Mearth
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
These include a range of products green transportation such as eco electric scooters and eco-friendly, smart appliances for homes. From eco-friendly electric scooters to renewable sources of energy, follow these must-read GreenTech blogs this 2021. It’s always good to work on recycling, composting, or decreasing consumption.
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Guarding against 'greenwash': Inside the fight against misleading corporate green claims
Business Green
JUNE 29, 2021
Meanwhile, soaring demand for planet-friendly products and services has led to an explosion in new types of 'green' goods, from plant-based sausages and e-scooters to carbon offset schemes and heat pumps, each one touting its environmental and sustainability credentials.
Free school meals, immigration… net zero? How English football could score on climate
Business Green
MARCH 24, 2023
Arsenal has partnered with aluminium giant Ball Corporation to educate and raise awareness of the importance of recycling through its social media, and Manchester City has teamed up with water solutions company Xylem to raise awareness about untreated wastewater.
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? Africa’s inaugural climate summit #165
Climate Tech VC
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Battery recycling attracts another big check with a $542M Series D, and food recycling attracts $70M. 🛵 Ola Electric , a Bengaluru, India-based electric scooters provider, raised $140M from Temasek Holdings, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank, Matrix Partners India, Kia Motors, and other investors.
20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 11, 2021
” The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. Among other challenges, Lyft’s scooter rentals mostly have flopped, but the company isn’t giving up on micromobility.
Musician Manu Delago embarks on a concert tour by bike
AGreenLiving
MAY 3, 2021
Last Friday, he and his band played in Tirol, kicking off a 1,000-mile bike concert tour of Austria to celebrate the release of his new single “ReCycling.” Related: World’s first car-free IKEA store to open in Austria For the ReCycling tour, Delago and his band will play 25 shows in 35 days.
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5 electric vehicle trends seen in 2022
Charged
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The ideal solution to these challenges is the creation of a self-sustaining supply chain that supports the recycling and rescue of battery waste. The e-scooter is one example of an alternative to the traditional passenger vehicle that is rapidly growing in popularity. Plus, the number of places where nickel can be refined is limited.
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June 2021 Cleantech Roundup: SaaS and Carbon Removal | Infrastructure Week | EV Charging…
Clean Energy Trust
JULY 8, 2021
Interesting chart of scooter hardware: Who uses which model, and who makes them. Link Other News I was surprised by this BloombergNEF analysis that indicated carbon neutral primary aluminum is cheaper than business as usual today (although recycled aluminum still has a cost premium to be carbon neutral).
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