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Solving the plastic problem with biopolymers

Two scientists from Teysha Technologies discuss how organic material can now be turned into a viable plastic substitute.
economic partnership agreement

EU-Japan Economic Partnership agreement enters into force

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019, allowing businesses and consumers across Europe and Japan to take advantage of the largest open trade zone.
rail schemes

Five carbon-cutting rail schemes awarded multi-million funding

Five projects have been chosen for development funding in the Department for Transport’s (DfT's) First of a Kind (FOAK competition, which focuses on innovative rail schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK’s railways.
vehicle tracking, business sustainability goals

How vehicle tracking can help achieve business sustainability goals

Making smarter decisions to improve work efficiency is a vital aspect of any business: tools that allow making those decisions are becoming increasingly valuable.
efficient

Smart cities will only ever be as efficient as their foundations

Smart cities have the power to transform the lives of its citizens and the environment, but the reality is that they will only ever improve lives if they are built on a fast, reliable and widespread 5G network.
high street jobs, Key Cities

High street jobs: Key Cities solutions for town and city centres

A record number of high street jobs are under threat in 2019: but could this be prevented? Read on to find out the potential solutions being discussed in local government.
research and development in Denmark

DKK 1.4 billion provided for research and development in Denmark

Research and development in Denmark is moving forward with investment into new technological options, environmental and climate research.
big data, chemical industry

The chemical industry and big data

Without a shadow of a doubt, big data is set to transform the way the chemical industry operates – for the better.
carbon footprint

Sustainability begins in the workplace: How businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint

Wulfric Blackwell, Habitats Project Manager at Thomson environmental consultants argues that sustainability begins in the workplace and reveals how businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint.
innovation key for hospitality, millenials in hotels

Innovation key for hospitality businesses to remain relevant

With more people travelling than ever before, the hospitality industry faces an increasingly diverse range of clients, innovation key for hospitality.
millennials and their motors

Millennials and their motors: businesses need to adapt

Andy Allan of CAT Autokeys discusses his five predictions for the future of millennials and their motors, and how companies will adapt in 2019 and beyond.
energy infrastructure

EU invests a further €800 million in energy infrastructure

EU Member States have voted on a Commission proposal to invest almost €800 million in key European energy infrastructure projects.
logistics industry, freak storms, climate change

How is the logistics industry responding to climate change?

Weather systems, freak storms, affected sea routes and environmental transformation are climate change factors changing the logistics industry: how will they survive?
shipping containers, affordable housing

Are shipping containers the future of affordable housing?

Millions of people need homes. Millions of shipping containers are going unused. Could this be an answer to the global housing crisis?
Musculoskeletal issues

Musculoskeletal issues made worse by workplace conditions

Waste collection systems used throughout the UK could be causing significant long-term musculoskeletal issues for workers, research has shown.
renewable energy support package

Renewable energy support package given to Lithuania

European Commission approves renewable energy support package to Lithuania worth EUR 1.24 billion in push for energy autonomy.
solar energy farms, renewable energy, solar energy, coal

Are solar energy farms the answer to renewable energy?

"Government are planning to close all coal power stations.” So it is time to enter a new era of renewable energy and solar energy farms could be the answer.
food insecurity, environmental audit committee

Committee asks UK government: where is the Minister for Hunger?

The Government does not fully understand the relationship between food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition.
climate talks, paris agreement

Climate talks: the laws and bans in place to protect the planet

Climate change is causing disasters from severe droughts and flash floods to devastating hurricanes and melting glaciers.
environment vision, sustainability

Greater Manchester: radical environmental vision

Greater Manchester’s leaders announced bold environmental vision for the city-region, despite ongoing national Brexit uncertainty.

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