Environment News

The latest environment news looking at developments in the world of agriculture and aquaculture, along with the management of plastic waste, pollution and climate modelling

Nanize: PFAS-free durable, and versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass

Nanize patented technology creates durable, functional PFAS-free coatings that are fully cross-linked and covalently bound to the substrate.

TexMat deposit return scheme secures €6m EU funding to transform textile recycling

TexMat launches a EU deposit return scheme to improve textile collection, reuse, and recycling with automated sorting and digital tools.

Europe’s shift to PFAS-free packaging and textiles

ZeroF’s final event showcased PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles. Find out more.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest Environment news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 11, Goal 12, and Goal 13.

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How PPWR 2024 reshapes European business operations

PPWR 2024 will compel companies to rethink their approach to packaging by prioritising sustainability and compliance.

Breakthrough in sow insemination: Fertile-Eyez™ technology reduces labour, boosts ROI

Discover how Fertile-Eyez™ technology is transforming sow insemination by reducing labour, semen use, and boosting breeding efficiency.

HolyGrail 2.0 confirms digital watermarking as key to circular packaging

Digital watermarking achieves 93% sorting accuracy in HolyGrail 2.0 trials, marking a major step toward circular plastic packaging solutions.

Ofwat: How innovation is transforming the UK’s water system

Jo Jolly, Ofwat’s Director of Environment and Innovation, discusses how innovation and collaboration are transforming the UK’s water system.

EU cracks down on microplastic pollution with landmark regulation

EU introduces first-ever regulation to tackle microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, aiming to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.

Scientists unveil groundbreaking PFAS alternative that could revolutionise everyday products

Scientists have developed a PFAS alternative that offers a safer, non-toxic solution for replacing "forever chemicals" in everyday products.

UK releases new guidance on challenges for climate adaptation

Discover how a new report identifying research and innovation challenges will support the UK in its path to climate adaptation.

From your couch to your pizza box: ZeroF’s mission to replace forever chemicals with PFAS-free coatings

Learn how ZeroF develops innovative PFAS-free coatings to reduce pollution and protect public health through research and collaboration.

Clinical testing to detect canine respiratory diseases

Discover how ControlPoint Inc. is revolutionising animal diagnostics with fast, on-site multiplex tests for canine respiratory diseases.

Ambitious co-innovation research to build reusable packaging systems

Discover how the Reusify project aims to develop reusable packaging to cut fossil-based materials for packaging and packaging waste.

Glitter microplastic pollution destroys marine ecosystems, Trinity College Dublin study suggests

Trinity College Dublin research reveals how PET-based glitter contributes to microplastic pollution, threatening marine ecosystems.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer care for pets, inspired by the close parallels between animal and human cancer

Kyrexa is advancing cancer treatment for companion animals through comparative oncology, with their lead drug rimcazole.

New veterinary medicines regulation reduces animal health burdens

New regulation will change how the VMD assesses and monitors veterinary medicine packaging to ensure proportionate oversight.

The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future

Ceva Animal Health stresses why vaccine development is crucial to tackling the increasing threat of avian influenza.

UK Government announces biggest-ever animal welfare reforms

The UK government's Animal Welfare Strategy sets out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.  

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

Climate adaptation investment key to Europe’s future, warns EEA

EEA urges climate adaptation investments to protect Europe’s economy, infrastructure, and competitiveness from escalating extreme weather.

Turning undersea cables into a global natural hazard and environmental monitoring system

Researchers are exploring how undersea cables for communication can double up as environmental and seismic sensors.

Space dust could be the key to monitoring Arctic sea ice changes

University of Washington study reveals that tracking where cosmic dust has fallen can provide insight into Arctic sea ice coverage changes.

Antarctic Sea ice emerges as key predictor of accelerated global warming

A new study has provided a critical and previously underestimated connection between Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and global warming.
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