Watch: RDS Sustainable Agriculture Awards winners The winners of the RDS Spring Agricultural and Sustainability awards were announced at the RDS in Dublin today (April 9). Awards were presented to winners in three categories, the 2025 Sustainable Farming award, the 2025 Rural Innovation award, and the 2025 Rural Social Impact award. Minister of State at …
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India needs better materials, not more recycling to address its plastic problem: Bambrew CEO Vaibhav Anant Bambrew, a metamaterial innovation company, has developed packaging solutions using renewable materials like bamboo, seaweed, and other natural fibres. The idea is to ensure these products perform like plastic but decompose without harming the environment. Bambrew was founded in …
The creation of an EU electronics raw materials database Author: Dirk Stans – Managing Partner at Eurocircuits I propose the establishment of an EU Electronics Raw Materials Database to address the increasing administrative burdens associated with the Green Deal, while also promoting the digitalisation and automation of processes within the electronics industry. This proposal aligns …
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Sustainability and circularity – mantras for a secure future Given the scale of environmental challenges, and depleting natural resources, choosing a sustainability-focused approach in business, and in our lives, is no longer a choice. Also when it comes to transportation. Hydrogen and Electric: The path to the futureIn the evolving technology mix for the automotive …
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XFuel obtains €7.7 mln from European Innovation Council for sustainable fuel development XFuel, a company focused on producing high-grade sustainable drop-in fuels and carbon removal for the transport sector, has secured €7.7 million in blended finance from the European Innovation Council (EIC), according to the company’s release. The funding will support the company’s efforts to …
3D printing functional materials with extreme regulation of mechanical performances from hydrogel to engineering plastic Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a high-molecular-weight biopolymer characterized by a carbon chain backbone with hydroxyl groups, typically synthesized through the polymerization of vinyl acetate monomers. As a versatile non-ionic hydrophilic, it has emerged as a crucial component in constructing hydrogels, …
Betting On Payment Innovation: Sports Betting Leads The Way Alexandre Gonthier is the CEO of Trustly, Inc., a global leader in open banking payments. getty With the Super Bowl behind us as the grand finale to a record-breaking NFL season for sports betting, we gear up for another exciting season, from March Madness to the …
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Catalytic degradation of formaldehyde in advanced composite materials: The role of modification treatments and heterogeneous interfaces As a common volatile organic compound, formaldehyde (HCHO) is not only significantly toxic, but also comes from a wide range of sources. In addition to the traditional interior decoration material release, organic solid waste incineration and other channels, some …
India Bets on CO₂ Batteries: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Energy Storage
India is set to redefine energy storage with the launch of its first CO₂ battery, a collaboration between NTPC and Italian innovator Energy Dome. The 160 MWh project in Kudgi, Karnataka, marks a major milestone in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technology. Using a closed-loop thermodynamic cycle powered by carbon dioxide, this system delivers high efficiency, long lifespan, and full sustainability—without relying on lithium, cobalt, or rare earth materials. It’s a game-changing solution to make renewable energy sources reliable and dispatchable, while boosting India’s power grid resilience and supporting local industrial growth.
Supporting Sustainable Innovation Health, welfare, and sustainability concerns have spurred consumers to explore plant-based alternatives. In this sponsored content interview, global ingredients company ofi discusses the forces driving this growing trend, and how it supports product innovation in this emerging category. April 7, 2025 at 11:09PM https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/blog/2024/supporting-sustainable-innovation
Which green hydrogen projects have secured UK government backing? After the UK government announced its shortlist for the second hydrogen allocation round (HAR2), Energy Voice takes a look at the 27 green hydrogen projects. Altogether, the projects represent approximately 765 MW of green hydrogen production capacity, falling short of the 875 MW target the government …
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Secondhand Children’s Clothing—The Next Wave In Sustainable Fashion A photo of Noomoon’s store in San Fransisco. (Photo courtesy of Noomoon) Noomoon Offering a curated selection of moderately used or pre-loved clothing, mission-driven retailers are popping up nationwide in an attempt to change the consumer landscape and offer style-driven secondhand clothing options for parents looking to …
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This week’s highlights include Japan’s new sustainability disclosure standards, Malaysia’s Carbon Capture Act, and the upcoming ESA Biomass satellite mission. We also cover indigenous protests at Peru’s Antapaccay mine, Australia’s climate reporting guidelines, and the European Parliament’s postponement of key sustainability directives, alongside U.S. industry pushback against environmental regulations.
World’s first 1-nanometre RISC-V chip made in China with 2D materials Chinese scientists have developed the world’s most complex two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor microprocessor, with the chip set to enter pilot-scale production. Details of the chip, which is less than one nanometre thick, were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature on Wednesday. Its most notable advance …
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Breakthrough method turns CO2 from forestry into plastic raw materials A three-year research project involving scientists from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University has found a way to capture and convert carbon dioxide produced by the forest industry during waste incineration into polypropylene and polyethylene—raw materials used to manufacture common, everyday plastic …
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