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Global consortium wins $1M for project to stop open burning of waste
An international initiative led by Engineering X, a collaborative effort established by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd's Register Foundation, received a grant of £1.3 million from the UNEP’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to combat the widespread practice of open burning of solid waste. This practice has dire consequences for human health and the environment globally.
Why responsibly disposing of waste electronics needs to be part of your spring clean
Carelessly thrown away waste electronics can pose a significant risk of fire, injury, and environmental damage.
Panasonic to unveil kinariTM: a sustainable alternative to plastic
The Bioplastics Innovation Forum near Munich will host the unveiling of kinariTM, a pioneering material by Panasonic Industry.Distinguished by its robustness, kinariTM is crafted from cellulose fibre sourced from a variety of plant waste materials, combined with a minimal quantity of oil-based resin.
Tackling energy vampires in our homes
As a confluence of factors – from post-COVID and post-Brexit supply chain challenges, to the Russia-Ukraine war – continue to fuel a global cost-of-living crisis, consumers concerned about rising energy prices are looking for measures that can help reduce their monthly bills. In this article, Darrel Kingham, CEO, Pulsiv explains how to tackle wasted energy from ‘vampire devices’ in the home.
10 trends that will shape mobility in the coming years
The second edition of eMobility Expo World Congress 2024, which took place in Valencia, Spain, on the 13-15thFebruary, analysed the main challenges facing the mobility industry as it moves towards a more sustainable, connected, and autonomous industry.
Researchers make hydrogen production breakthrough
At Robert Gordon University (RGU), a team of researchers, in collaboration with the University of Surrey, has developed a tubular cell designed to withstand high temperatures, marking a significant step towards more cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
An introduction to Gridwatch Templar
Gridwatch Templar is a resource in the UK’s energy sector and provides real-time insights into electricity generation and consumption across the nation’s power grid.
Intel Foundry announces design win with Microsoft
Intel Corp.has inaugurated its Intel Foundry, positioning it as a more sustainable systems foundry enterprise tailored for the AI era.
3D Systems: first multi-material, one-piece jetted denture solution
3D Systems has introduced a first-to-market solution for jetted, monolithic (one-piece) dentures that utilises multiple materials to deliver a durable, long-wear, aesthetically beautiful prosthetic to the patient.
Piceasoft to extend the lifecycle of mobile devices
Piceasoft has introduced major updates to its PiceaOnline platform to boost circular economy, increase customer choices, and broaden retailer business and sustainability program opportunities in the used mobile phones market.