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MCA leads the way in maritime decarbonisation efforts

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has set decarbonisation as an important part of the UK’s drive towards a cleaner, greener maritime future.

Transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing

Upcycled Medical Ltd describe the process of transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing.

India becomes the first to land spacecraft near the moon’s south pole

On Wednesday, India became the first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram ladder touched down shortly after 6 p.m and cost around $75 million.

How to navigate DC rapid charging: Everything EV drivers need to know

Most EV charging happens at home or work when cars are already parked. But for people who can’t charge at home or work or are going on long trips, rapid charging — or DC charging — comes in handy.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft enters lunar orbit

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has entered lunar orbit, setting the stage for its second moon landing attempt in 18 days, advancing green policies in the UK.

Public procurement: An opportunity to transform the EU’s food system

Dorina Meyer and Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori from ICLEI Europe discuss opportunities for improving food security across the EU, public procurement, and cultivating a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system.

Reducing wasted medicines: Beyond net zero to sustainable healthcare

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes how tackling wasted medicines is crucial to achieving sustainable healthcare.

£5 million grant funding available for agriculture innovation

Small and medium-sized farming businesses can soon apply for a share of £5 million in grant funding aimed at scaling up agriculture innovation.

New high-tech greener surgery will ensure healthcare’s energy-efficiency future

Greener surgery practices must be integrated into healthcare systems now. Reducing costs and increasing efficiencies will become possible with new energy-efficient operating theatre technology from Jones AV.

Applying data in real-time to global shipping operations

Dom Couldwell, Head of Field Engineering EMA at DataStax, charts the role of data in global shipping operations, which we discover improves the real world in real-time.

Adopting agriculturally sustainable practices in rice cultivation

Aarthi JanakiRaman from Frost & Sullivan explores sustainability in agriculture, focusing on the extent to which rice cultivation shows the way ahead.

A sustainable government for a sustainable economic policy

Claire Benson, Founder and Director at SDG Changemakers, argues that implementing a sustainable economic policy intervention requires a sustainable government.

Feeding the world: A productive and sustainable fishing industry

Phil Haslam, Managing Director of North Atlantic Fishing Company (NAFCO), walks us through feeding the world through a productive and sustainable fishing industry

Waste management: Waste-free concerts and events

Bengt Fellbe, SSEC, Swedish Surplus Energy Collaboration, directs our thoughts to waste-free concerts and events and reckons that for the first time, this remarkable waste management notion may work.

Adopting greener practices in higher education

What can universities do to demonstrate their commitment to greener practices so they can continue to attract and retain students?

Shell Fleet Solutions: Four steps to decarbonize fleets

Here, we learn about Shell Fleet Solutions, one of the global leaders in business mobility, including why public sector fleets need to decarbonise Shell Fleet...

Climate-clever supply chains: How to make sustainable procurement decisions

Why is sustainable procurement so important? And how can organisations use technology to accelerate their efforts?

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