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£4.7 million from Innovate UK will support networks to conduct regulatory science

Envirotec Magazine

The 11 projects are: Regulations to ensure sustainable circular use at end of life Led by: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Grant awarded: 432,326 This project will explore regulatory drivers and barriers to the development of a circular economy for end-of-life wind turbines in the UK.

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Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies

GreenBiz

Leveraging pineapple leaves, a waste product of the pineapple industry, Ananas Anam uses a low-energy, low-water, chemical-free process to convert the leaves’ natural fibers into a leather-like material called Piñatex. By 2023, it’ll have enough biomass to profitably create local energy with an anaerobic converter. .

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Green Technology – The Living Battery That Eats Itself After Use

Hydrogen Fuel News

3D-Printed Biodegradable Fungal Battery Breakthrough Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a groundbreaking energy innovationa 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery. Unlike traditional batteries that require charging, this one needs feeding.

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Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Options For Your Business

Green Business Bureau

From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. Reusable materials : These are the most eco-friendly products to use where possible since there is no waste generated and no plastic pollution. Sustainable Packaging Materials.

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Sustainability Guide for Restaurants: Waste Management Practices for a Lower Carbon Footprint

Green Business Bureau

Restaurant Waste Management. According to a recent EPA study , restaurants account for 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually. Understandably, eliminating all of this waste will be next to impossible, but steps can be taken to reduce it and manage it better. The Biggest Contributors to Restaurant Waste.

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Ocean-based sequestration heats ups

GreenBiz

"Once it goes down below 1,000 meters, it’s not coming back up, because the pressures are so great," Odlin told Fast Company. "So Once it goes down below 1,000 meters, it’s not coming back up, because the pressures are so great. Once it goes down below 1,000 meters, it’s not coming back up, because the pressures are so great.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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