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Graphene-based packaging presented as first truly biodegradeable and compostable alternative to plastic

Envirotec Magazine

While biodegradable plastics currently exist, they rely on commercial composting, which uses energy to heat the compost, as well as presenting other logistical challenges. And so it is being presented as the first commercially viable alternative to plastics.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle, register?

GreenBiz

Protecting inventions with patents can assist with these aims, but innovators may be skeptical of being able to obtain patent protection for products that are made using recycled materials — materials that in many cases are, by definition, not new. Even in such a case, patentable innovation may be found in a new process.

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How flywheel technology and kinetic power boosters enable ultra-fast EV charging (Webinar)

Charged

The ZOOZTER -100 is built with patented flywheel technology—a smart boosting solution for fast charging in virtually any location. The free-to-attend conference will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. Reserve your spot—it’s free!

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UK firm presents “game-changing” solution to monitoring indoor air quality

Envirotec Magazine

Butterfly is an innovative and patented IAQ monitoring system including a suite of beautifully designed hardware with integrated software that has been developed at Imperial College London over the past four years to responsibly address this issue. Therefore, when butterflies are present it’s a sign of clean, healthy air.”

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Toyota files patents to make hydrogen sharing network possible for H2 car drivers

Hydrogen Fuel News

That said, Toyota has filed a patent for a hydrogen sharing network, which would potentially make it possible for drivers to be able to refuel at home. It’s important to recognize that at this stage, the concept is officially only a patent filing and Toyota may choose never to use it.

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UK’s biggest CCU plant opens

Envirotec Magazine

Presented as a key milestone in the UK’s race to meet its net zero targets, a new Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) plant has been opened in Northwich, Cheshire by Tata Chemicals Europe. The process is patented in the UK with further patents pending in key territories around the world.

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Toyota files patents to make hydrogen sharing network possible for H2 car drivers

Hydrogen Fuel News

That said, Toyota has filed a patent for a hydrogen sharing network, which would potentially make it possible for drivers to be able to refuel at home. It’s important to recognize that at this stage, the concept is officially only a patent filing and Toyota may choose never to use it.

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