Integrated mineral carbonation: Decarbonising Western Australia

A research team from Curtin University is pioneering decarbonisation in Western Australia through integrated mineral carbonation. Bill Johnston, MLA, Mines and Petroleum Minister, announced on...

Advancing waste heat recovery in Portugal for a greener future

The European project, EMB3Rs, is discovering new ways to achieve industrial waste heat recovery in Portugal to raise energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and...

New approach revealed to reduce EV battery testing time by 75%

Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have emphasised that testing the longevity of new electric vehicle battery designs could be four times faster...

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Phytoponics: hydroponic technology for sustainable agriculture

Phytoponics have created a high quality hydroponic system, costing significantly less than traditional designs – their technology has the potential to meet global food demand with sustainability in mind. To continue to feed the world while preserving the environment, crop...

Maritime bridge tech leaders launch new innovations

Hatteland Display AS are one of the market leaders in maritime bridge displays. They released their new and improved technology at SMM Hamburg 2018. As ship traffic increases, European waters are becoming ever more congested. Having the ability to safely...

Will Brexit affect the EU meat trade industry?

Many of the agricultural products imported and exported within Europe are covered by the Single Common Market Organisation, which provides market instruments to stabilise the sector when needed. Beef, pork, poultry and lamb meat are some of the most common...

The circular economy concept, explained

The term "circular economy" is being used more and more frequently within the manufacture and construction industries as well as various other business sectors. Brendon Rowen of Cradle to Circular Design Consultancy UK explains the concept. The modern idea of...

The European Environmental Bureau is pursuing a circular economy

Stephane Arditi from the European Environmental Bureau spoke to Innovation News Network about the instruments that can be used to promote a circular mode of operation. It is estimated that it takes the Earth 18 months to replenish the resources...

What’s next for Portugal after the 2020 sustainability programme?

Innovation News Network speaks to João Pedro Matos Fernandes, the Environment Minister for Portugal about policies and plans after the Portugal 2020 sustainability programme. The Portuguese Government is on target to hit its 2020 sustainability programme goals and over the...

Disrupting the status quo: producer responsibility and the circular economy

Linda Grieder of RethinkResource explains how the company’s Circado platform, which allows the convenient exchange of production side streams, could help producers deliver on circular economy ambitions The current state of knowledge is unambiguous: our way of life and our...

Progress towards the Paris Agreement climate targets

Innovation News Network carries the comments of the European Climate Action Commissioner, Miguel Arias Cañete, at the EU for Talanoa conference, where he discussed the progress being made towards meeting the climate targets agreed upon in the Paris Agreement Progress...

How can the EU adopt a circular economy approach to plastics?

Antonino Furfari from Plastics Recyclers Europe highlights the key challenges to be overcome in order to make all plastics fit into the EU’s circular economy ambitions. The circular economy model needs to be adopted by a variety of different industries...

How viable is carbon capture, utilisation and storage for climate mitigation?

Carbon dioxide emissions need to be curbed if countries are to meet their Paris Climate Agreement commitments. Christoph Beuttler from Climeworks talks to Innovation News Network about how carbon capture, utilisation and storage could help. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage...

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