The Plastics Industry’s Latest Deception: “Mass Balance”
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Mass balance “recycled” plastic credit schemes are misleading.
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Dissolving the plastic waste problem: Can new technology meet the challenge?
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By James Kennedy, a technology analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx. The advanced recycling market for plastics predominantly focuses on technologies like pyrolysis and depolymerization (thermal, chemical, and enzymatic). To a lesser extent, methods such as gasification and hydrothermal liquefaction are also being explored. However, these technologies face increasing scrutiny and restrictions in some regions due to their environmental impact.
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Chart: Texas plans to build the most clean energy of any state
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column.
Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
August 2024 becomes the first time fossil fuels (98.5% gas and 1.5% coal) fell to third place in the British electricity mix over an entire month. The post Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
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California Legislature Passes Food Date Labeling Standardization
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
California is aiming to standardize food date labels with the passage of AB 660 (Irwin). The bill is now awaiting signature from Governor Newsom.
Liverpool firm’s hydrogen pressure sensor shortisted for European innovation challenge
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Smart Gas prototype in a meter box. Liverpool-based DefProc Engineering has secured a place in this year’s Hydrogen Innovation Challenge, organized by climate tech hub Sustainable Ventures. Developed for Northern Gas Networks, the sensor monitors low-pressure gas supply at NGN’s Low Thornley site near Gateshead; successful testing and trials will see it rolled out to consumers across Yorkshire, the North East and Cumbria, says DefProc.
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