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ESG concerns rise – global supply chains respond proactively
Explore how global supply chains are adapting to rising ESG concerns, driven by government regulations, organisational strategies, and consumer demands.
US EV battery recycling capacity outpaces supply by 2030
Heavy investment from the private sector and the U.S. government has led to plans for battery recycling outpacing demand.
UK Government pushed to address ‘e-waste tsunami’
The Environment Audit Committee has highlighted the UK government's insufficient efforts in addressing e-waste.
Designing for durability and circularity in consumer electronics
There is a worrying trend within modern manufacturing for ‘planned obsolescence’ whereby electronic devices are being designed to be sent to landfills.
Electronic Specifier’s CEO battles against illegal waste dumping
Hoad's Wood, near Ashford in Kent, once a haven for a diverse range of birds, insects, and trees, is now a site for the illegal dumping of commercial waste.
World's first AI-powered dog food vending machine
In Finland, home to over 800,000 dogs, there are varying palates among the canine population. In response, Hau-Hau Champion, a Finnish dog food brand, has introduced a solution: a vending machine that offers dogs the opportunity to taste their food prior to purchase.
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.