Reforestation: Shell CEO calls for action
Ben van Beurden, CEO of Shell, has spoken about the need for reforestation, advocating for a tree-planting project the size of “another Brazil”. Speaking at...
Plastic waste: 47-year-old bottle found on British beach
In the wake of the IPCC’s stark warning to governments worldwide about pollution and climate change, a plastic bottle dating back 47 years has...
Climate change report: “rapid, far-reaching, unprecedented” changes needed
A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has detailed the drastic scope of climate change and urged governments to work...
Phytoponics: hydroponic technology for sustainable agriculture
Phytoponics have created a high quality hydroponic system, costing significantly less than traditional designs – their technology has the potential to meet global food...
EIT Awards 2018: achievements in innovation
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) celebrated its 10th anniversary this week by announcing the winners of the EIT Awards 2018. The annual...
Wastewater treatment and enzymatic degradation
Water is essential for life and its quality affects wildlife, food sources and human health. The continued pollution of water sources from pharmaceutical residues...
Reduce emissions or build more electric cars: European Parliament approves 40% drop in carbon...
The European Parliament has approved a draft law to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from new cars by 20 per cent by 2025 and...
Reverse vending and the circular economy
Tesco will begin piloting a scheme of in-store reverse vending machines, allowing customers to return plastic bottles for recycling and receive cash in return. The...
Cold plasma pyrolysis: making plastics ‘circular’
Developing green energy and finding a way to reduce plastic waste and integrate plastics into the circular economy are two of the major challenges...
Will Brexit affect the EU meat trade industry?
Many of the agricultural products imported and exported within Europe are covered by the Single Common Market Organisation, which provides market instruments to stabilise...
