Butterfly data can inform Europe’s environmental policy
Butterflies and moths are vital indicators of the health of Europe’s biodiversity and a new project is helping to get a clear picture of...
Battery Recycling Prize rewards sustainable EV battery use
The USA’s Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first round of winners of its Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Prize. The Battery Recycling Prize is administered...
Circular economy transition could be complete by 2029
New research suggests that the global circular economy transition could be complete as early as 2029, as consumers and businesses increasingly prioritise sustainability. Data research...
Rotterdam electric buses to boost sustainable public transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €115m loan agreement to provide hybrid and electric buses and charging infrastructure throughout Rotterdam. The EIB loan...
Cyprus-Ireland Blue Growth Initiative takes its first steps
Despite distance, Cyprus and Ireland can work together to exchange knowledge and information to help drive their blue growth initiative. The blue economy is becoming...
Housing in Sweden: new agreement to build 3,300 units
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing facility agreement with residential firm Heimstaden Bostad AB to develop sustainable housing in Sweden. The SEK...
Quantum internet on the cusp of the internet revolution
Europe’s Quantum Internet Alliance is working on the development of networks which can provide many benefits, including impenetrable end to end communication. The Quantum Internet...
Ecodesign measures to boost appliance sustainability, circularity
The European Commission has adopted new ecodesign measures aimed at improving energy efficiency for EU households. The ecodesign measures, which fall under the ‘energy efficiency...
Brexit and meat: study warns of no-deal export tariffs
With 30 days to go until the UK leaves the EU, new research has warned of the financial impact of a no-deal Brexit on...
Hyperloop a step closer to offering a green alternative to short haul flights
EIT InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine, has celebrated the success of startup Hardt Hyperloop, which has successfully completed two years of feasibility tests for...
