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Future-proofing urban food systems: Innovations in sustainable urban agriculture

Cities2030 explores the development and implementation of innovative urban food systems to address the growing demand for food in cities.

FlowPhotoChem Project: Chemical production made sustainable

The FlowPhotoChem Project is helping to achieve European climate targets by delivering innovations for sustainable chemical production.

Antibiotics in farming: Rethinking agriculture practices to stop overuse

Cóilín Nunan, Policy and Science Manager at the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, discusses antibiotic overuse in farming, and advocates for stricter regulations and fundamental changes in farming practices to mitigate antibiotic resistance.

Rotating biological contactor for recirculating aquaculture systems

A modulated rotating biological contactor aims to achieve a recirculating aquaculture system’s maximum potential. In recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), a necessary component is the biological...

Maritime drone creator based in centre of Europe

Stromkind’s drone products address various problems in the maritime world and deliver innovative solutions. Stromkind GmbH is a maritime drone creator based in Upper Austria,...

Water quality monitoring and forecasting with UNDERSEE

UNDERSEE offers innovative water quality data monitoring and forecasting technology, enabling aquaculture operators to avert the spread of disease and harmful algae bloom. Aquaculture is...

Indoor air quality: how technology can help us breathe

Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the health implications of poor indoor air quality and the emergence of purifying technology. Air pollution causes more than three...

Bisphenol A: is there a safer alternative?

Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the risks posed by the near-ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A and potential regulatory solutions. Bank receipts, credit card slips, logistics labels...

VinylPlus Sustainability Forum explores plastic and the circular economy

The 2019 VinylPlus Sustainability Forum heard how recycling is a key part of VinylPlus’ Voluntary Commitment to sustainability. VinylPlus, the Voluntary Commitment of the European...

Future of shipping: Europe’s ports can keep a competitive edge

Magda Kopczynska, Director for Waterborne Transport at European Commission, speaks about the future of shipping. At the annual European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) conference –...

Aquaculture in Europe: an economic overview

Aquaculture in Europe has a huge potential for growth as a relatively young industry, say economists Jordi Guillen and Natacha Carvalho. Global aquaculture production (including...

Biodiversity loss: one million species threatened with extinction

With one million species facing the threat of extinction, the WWF explains how the EU can mitigate biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is in crisis. This catastrophic...

Butterfly data can inform Europe’s environmental policy

Butterflies and moths are vital indicators of the health of Europe’s biodiversity and a new project is helping to get a clear picture of...

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