Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

Geoscience technology firm CGG has conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create a “Plastic Free zone” on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This highlights pollution ‘hotpots’ with high microplastic concentrations. Image credit: Phil Ross , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are “the rational policy response” Plastic is found everywhere on the planet: from deserts and mountaintops to deep oceans and Arctic snow.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For these innovations to work at the scale needed to address global plastic pollution, however, processes and infrastructure must be in place across the entire life cycle of plastics disposal and product production.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

His current focus is on the impact kitchen-based air pollution has on vulnerable communities and the impact green-blue-gray infrastructure (such as trees, lakes and stormwater ) has on mitigating air pollution and excessive heat in towns and cities.” The award is named after Dr Arie J.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 13, 2022

City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution. The global partnership between the two organizations will implement advanced technology to intercept and clean up waste in some of the world’s major rivers. Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup selected the C?n River in C?n

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters. The lack of environmental impact information and outdated technology are two ubiquitous issues plaguing industrial supply chains in general, but they are especially significant in the context of the fashion industry. . Phylicia Wu.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 28, 2025

Airbus Takes Hydrogen Aviation to New Heights at the 2025 Summit At its highly anticipated annual summit, Airbus reaffirmed its determination to shape the future of aviation with cutting-edge hydrogen technology. This design is not intended as a final product but rather as a stepping stone to unlock key technologies.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Hence wastewater treatment plants are facing the challenge of removing emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, and therefore new materials and technologies are required. One strategy for removing pollutants from water is by using porous materials that behave like sponges.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Washington State University engineers report on the design and tests of materials for this bio-based filter in the journal Separation and Purification Technology. They are most often made of petroleum products and glass, which leads to secondary pollution when old filters are thrown away, Zhong said.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Following the successful pilot of its digital asset management technology with Anglian Water, Norwegian digital analytics company, InfoTiles, is embarking on an expanded proof of concept programme. When fully integrated, this will allow Anglian Water to easily trial and compare different sensor technologies for reliability and accuracy.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, the current decomposition technology leaves residual ammonia and nitrogen by-products which are considered as impurities and can poison the intricate components of hydrogen fuel cells, debilitating their performance and rendering them ineffective at converting the chemical energy of hydrogen to electricity. “We humbulsuleman.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Researchers have used new technology to create an electric flare stack that significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to gas flares that are currently used by oil refineries to control pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Most plastic pollution comes from inadequate collection and disposal of larger plastic debris known as macroplastics, but leakage of microplastics (synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm in diameter) from things like industrial plastic pellets, synthetic textiles, road markings and tyre wear are also a serious concern.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

Shining light on a water droplet creates an effect that is useful for exploring the properties of individual atoms, and may also help with measuring water quality, and detecting small amounts of pollutants. The researchers also note that this technology offers a new way to analyse water quality.

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TechXplore

APRIL 18, 2024

Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Dr Neil Lant, a Research Fellow at P&G and their leading scientist on this study, added: “The recent rises in energy costs have led us all to think carefully about the financial impact of using dryers, but few are aware of their impact on particulate air pollution.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 3, 2025

In Early 2024, Conagra Brands and Bloom Energy launched an unprecedented partnership to install state-of-the-art solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology at its Findlay,Ohio food facilities. The drive islaunched amidst global corporations gearing up to adopt new technologies that enable them to become durable, green and economically viable.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To reduce marine debris, which causes serious environmental pollution in the sea, researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) have developed a technology for reducing floating debris in rivers.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These steel plants can replace polluting blast furnaces with a process that emits water vapor instead of CO2. Steel plants can replace polluting blast furnaces with a process that emits water vapor instead of CO2. Yet costs are expected to come down as the technology is deployed at scale.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2025

Under hydraulic pressure, piezoelectric current pulses and the interface electric field generate ROS and dielectrophoretic forces (Fdep), contributing to the degradation and repulsion of diverse pollutants. The study explores a few variants of the technology. For example, self-cleaning piezomembranes are said to show great potential.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When it comes to our planet's future, we all share a collective responsibility to explore innovative solutions that reduce pollution and promote sustainable living. One such revolutionary technology that has been capturing my attention lately is the microbial fuel cell (MFC).

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Governments can start a global cascade of "positive tipping points" to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to switch investment from polluting fossil fuels to clean technologies, according to a new report launched today at Climate Week NYC.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Green technology company, Eco Clarity, has been recognised for its groundbreaking FOG (fat, oil and grease) management solution by scooping the prestigious innovation award at the National Drainage Awards in London on 27 November. The technology is being upgraded continually, with its effectiveness continuously monitored.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

Smart Ops technology has fulfilled the requirements of a significant environment technology verification programme administered by the Indian government, in an apparent first for a water-treatment method. “Smart Ops has been able to bring 18 million litres of polluted water to safe levels within 48 hours in Ganesh Lake in Mumbai.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

A laser-based technology developed at TU Graz can provide continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight – with revolutionary import, suggest the group. Sunlight has a major influence on chemical processes.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The lack of air-quality monitoring capabilities across the US affects the health of millions of people and disproportionately impacts minority and low socioeconomic-status communities, say researchers in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters. The team identified metro locations to add new air pollution monitors across the U.S.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Groundbreaking Leap in Sustainable Rail Technology Indian Railways has reached a new milestone with the development of the worlds most powerful hydrogen train engine. How Hydrogen Train Technology Works Hydrogen-powered trains, or hydrails, operate using fuel cells that combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

A consortium of British marine technology companies has secured Innovate UK funding to deploy non-invasive Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for water quality monitoring in three key South West regional ports; Dartmouth, Falmouth and Plymouth. MSeis will be supported by technical partners, HydroSurv (based in Exeter) and Chelsea Technologies.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 17, 2025

Technology Advancements At the heart of the green hydrogen shore power demonstrator is a suite of cutting-edge technologies that enable clean energy generation from sustainable resources. The process begins with advanced water treatment technology developed by Waterwhelm. What is a Shore Power Demonstrator?

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Air quality technology firm EarthSense says its Zephyr® air quality monitors will be deployed by Cranfield University at various sites across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, as part of a wider £2.5 Zephyr® monitors will support air quality monitoring for the DEFRAG project. million DEFRAG project.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Biomass remains a better alternative to fossil fuels, given that fewer pollutants are released into the atmosphere in the burning of biomass, but also given that trees can be replanted. However, it can take 20 to 30 years for trees to grow back and capture the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide to that released during biomass combustion.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

A cellulose-based material protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants, explains research-based startup firm Adsorbi AB (originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden), which launched its first commercial product on 30 May.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tilting Variable Technology (eTIV) Unmatched Stability and Control Dynamically adjusts the car’s tilt during turns, enhancing grip and reducing lateral forces. Performance Validation in Urban Environments eTIV technology tested under conditions like sudden lane changes, stop-and-go traffic, and sharp turns.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Robert Noyes, Fossil Free Parliament campaigner, told DeSmog that the New Statesman was “selling its readers short” by accepting sponsorship from polluting companies and their lobbyists. It pollutes our politics and dilutes their agenda… Climate wrecking sponsors have got to go.”

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The United Nations is being urged to make a bold pledge and set a target of zero for new plastic pollution by 2040 in its upcoming Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Plastic production and subsequent pollution are key drivers of climate change, the focus of discussion at COP27 in Egypt this week.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

David Deegan of Tetronics suggests a solution that’s based on plasma technology. In addition, a lot of these complex chemicals will be classified as persistent organic pollutants. Furthermore, plasma is powered by electricity which, when sourced from renewables, makes it one of the cleanest thermal processing technologies available.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By utilizing safe, proven hydrogen technology, it will reduce emissions and noise pollution, helping create a cleaner, more sustainable future for our community. The advanced technology that HydroFleet employs to provide hydrogen for forklifts and heavy trucks is truly amazing, he said.

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