Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:30:19 +0000
Mercedes-Benz has some new sustainability tricks up its sleeve, including bio-based materials and body paint made with solar cells.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:55:59 +0000
Wind energy is making a comeback in the shipping industry, along with new opportunities to make an impact on the circular economy.
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Read moreCredit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:34:38 +0000
FOA Number: DE-FOA-0003329 Funding Amount: $33 million Deadline for Concept Papers: Aug. 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET Topics Include Smart Manufacturing for a Circular Economy, Sustainable Transportation, High-Performance Materials, and Domestic Mining The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) released a $33 million funding opportunity to accelerate the … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Scott Cooney| Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 15:20:58 +0000
The SusHi Tech Challenge, produced in part by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, closed up last week, announcing Fermenstation as the winner of the 10M yen prize for most innovative startup. Over 500 startups participated, up more than 170 from last year’s SusHi Tech. SusHi Tech focuses on solutions to societal … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Industry Sponsor| Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:38 +0000
Now that there is more urgency than ever for businesses to implement sustainable product development practices, they’re turning to technology solutions to help jump-start their initiatives.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 02:07:51 +0000
A waste-free 3D weaving microfactory soon bring on-demand custom fitted clothing to a neighborhood near you.
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:35:30 +0000
You might think that diesel ferries and belching sheep would surpass Scotch whisky distilleries in greenhouse gas (GHG) total emissions, right? Nope. Producing Scotch whisky is really energy intensive, with a whole lot of carbon spewing and peat burning. If the distilleries’ multinational conglomerate owners are anything like the rest of the miserly corporate world, […]
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:40:04 +0000
A circular economy for plastic waste must generate profits at all stages. Is it really possible?
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:05:44 +0000
Recycling solar panels will become more important as older panels reach the end of their useful life.
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:33:56 +0000
Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. This electrification will require a lot more batteries and therefore a lot more minerals. Recovering these materials from retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries is an alternative source to mining. Essentially, the materials recovered through battery recycling can replace […]