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MIT Researchers Explore Sustainable Bioplastics Solutions in the Amazon

More than 60,000 tons of plastic makes the journey down the Amazon River to the Atlantic Ocean every year. And that doesn't include what finds its way to the river's banks, or the microplastics ingested by the region's abundant and diverse wildlife.

15 Mar 2025

Startup Develops Robotic Factories to Speed Up Solar Farm Construction

As the price of solar panels has plummeted in recent decades, installation costs have taken up a greater share of the technology's overall price tag. The long installation process for solar farms is also emerging as a key bottleneck in the deployment of solar energy.

13 Mar 2025

Nottingham Research to Receive £7 m Grant from EPSRC to Develop Sustainable Electrification

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol are set to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage.

11 Mar 2025

Is AI the Key to a Sustainable Future? Researchers Explore the Evidence

This research analyzes AI investment's impact on sustainable development in the U.S., highlighting its role in economic growth and environmental sustainability.

10 Mar 2025

LANXESS: Innovative Solutions for Water Treatment at Aquatech 2025

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be presenting its innovative products and developments for a more efficient and sustainable water treatment in various industrial sectors at Aquatech 2025.

7 Mar 2025

Low-Cost Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Production

Novel bis(diimino)palladium nanosheets offer platinum-like efficiency for hydrogen evolution, paving the way for affordable, sustainable energy solutions.

4 Mar 2025

The RECLAIM project launches a low-cost, portable, AI-powered robotic material recovery plant

RECLAIM's robotic waste recovery plant offers a decentralized solution for efficient material recovery in remote areas and during peak waste generation events.

From AIMPLAS 3 Mar 2025

Call for Action in Vietnam to Make Low-Emission Food System Reforms

While food systems account for up to 30% of total global greenhouse gas emissions, Vietnam is holding high-level talks aimed at creating more sustainable farming systems in the country’s ‘food bowl,’ the Mekong Delta region.

27 Feb 2025

AstraZeneca and Future Biogas Bring the UK’s First Unsubsidized Biomethane Plant Online Dedicated to Fuelling Life Sciences Renewably

AstraZeneca and Future Biogas today announced that the UK’s first unsubsidized biomethane plant dedicated to fuelling the life sciences sector is now operational.

From AstraZeneca 27 Feb 2025

The Future of Urban Mobility with Electric Scooters and Bikes

As cities worldwide seek sustainable transportation solutions, electric scooters and electric bikes are emerging as popular alternatives to traditional vehicles.

26 Feb 2025