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New ReBioCycle Project on Novel Recycling and Upcycling Solutions for Bioplastics

The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste- processor-centric hubs.

From AIMPLAS 13 Nov 2024

New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics

The ReBioCycle project unites 20 partners to advance bioplastics recycling technologies, promoting a circular economy for biodegradable materials in Europe.

From AIMPLAS 13 Nov 2024

Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Increase Again in 2024

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project science team.

13 Nov 2024

Nel ASA: Saipem Presents Solution for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production, Utilizing Nel’s Technology

Saipem's IVHY™ 100, powered by Nel's technology, offers a modular approach to green hydrogen production, driving sustainability in industrial applications.

From Nel Hydrogen 12 Nov 2024

Nel ASA: Awarded EUR 135 Million in Grants for Industrialization of Next-Generation Electrolyser Technology in Norway

The EU Innovation Fund grants Nel Hydrogen EUR 135 million to accelerate the industrialization of its innovative pressurized alkaline electrolyser technology.

From Nel Hydrogen 12 Nov 2024

Nel ASA: Has Signed a Licensing Agreement with Reliance

The partnership between Nel Hydrogen and Reliance Industries accelerates the deployment of alkaline electrolysers, driving India's green hydrogen initiatives.

From Nel Hydrogen 12 Nov 2024

Octopus Energy & Idris Elba Kick Off Sierra Leone’s First Wind Farm

Octopus Energy’s generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first renewables project in Africa, a pioneering wind farm on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 12 Nov 2024

Record-Breaking Nuclear Fusion Innovation Marches on Another Year While Fission Falters – Latest Report

The unprecedented increase in nuclear fusion innovation has continued for another year, according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees.

12 Nov 2024

Wavy Pipes Prove to be More Efficient Than Straight Pipes in Hybrid Solar Energy Systems

New research from the University of Nottingham has highlighted how Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) systems could be made more efficient at converting solar power into usable energy if they used wavy pipes instead of conventional straight pipes.

12 Nov 2024

Octopus Energy Surpasses $2 Billion Offshore Wind Investment in 2 Years

Octopus Energy’s generation arm surpasses $2 billion of offshore wind investments in two years, as it accelerates the roll-out of offshore wind globally.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 12 Nov 2024

New Iron Catalyst Powers Sustainable Polystyrene Recycling

In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team from the Friedrich Wöhler Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry in Göttingen introduced a novel approach for recycling polystyrene waste. Their electrochemical process is effective, uses a cost-efficient iron catalyst, generates hydrogen as a byproduct, and can be powered by solar energy.

12 Nov 2024

bound4blue Secures Major Wind Propulsion Retrofit Contract with Maersk Tankers

bound4blue has consolidated its position at the forefront of shipping’s revolution with a landmark contract with Maersk Tankers.

From bound4blue 12 Nov 2024

MIT Model Explores Feasibility of Zero Emission Trucks for Decarbonization

As a major contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the transportation sector has immense potential to advance decarbonization. However, a zero-emissions global supply chain requires re-imagining reliance on a heavy-duty trucking industry that emits 810,000 tons of CO2, or 6 percent of the United States' greenhouse gas emissions, and consumes 29 billion gallons of diesel annually in the U.S. alone.

11 Nov 2024

Engineering Bacteria to Produce Sustainable Plastic Monomers

The world is currently confronting significant environmental challenges due to plastic waste. A research team at KAIST has developed a microbial-based biodegradable plastic that has the potential to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, representing a notable breakthrough.

11 Nov 2024