Reuse charities call for government support to achieve circular economy goals

Posted by: . Posted on: February 25, 2025 Comments: 0

  The impact of UK reuse charities must be supported to help achieve the UK’s circular economy goals, according to a report released by Reuse Network. Reuse Network says it is attempting to clear the barriers currently prohibiting the reuse sector from operating at full potential and supporting the UK government’s circular economy goals. The charity argues that without policy reform and investment, the sector will struggle to continue delivering environmental…

AI project receives £250,000 investment to reduce waste in construction sector

Posted by: . Posted on: February 25, 2025 Comments: 0

  Northumbria University secures £250,000 in research funding to enhance sustainability in the construction industry through AI technologies. The project will develop “AI-driven decision-support systems” to help construction managers identify waste generation points, implement effective handling strategies, and assess project sustainability. Northumbria University said the systems will measure waste handling efficiency, resource utilisation, and adherence to sustainable practices. The £250,000 of research funding was secured in the latest Horizon MSCA…

Net zero sector growing three times faster than UK economy

Posted by: . Posted on: February 25, 2025 Comments: 0

  The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy, analysis by the CBI shows. Between 2023 and 2024, the net zero sector grew 10.1% – three times faster than the 3.2% growth in the overall UK economy. The analysis by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) found the sector now generates £83.1 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA), a measure of how much value…

Announcement – Web3 Development with Foundry Course Launched

Posted by: . Posted on: February 25, 2025 Comments: 0

In the ever-expanding web3 realm, the Foundry has emerged as one of the most promising inventions in the Ethereum blockchain. However, many individuals do not possess the right skill set and expertise to capitalize on its growing demand. We are excited to announce that the Web3 Development with Foundry course launched on our platform. The course will help you build a solid foundation in web3 as well as Foundry. The…

Hydrogen fuel can reduce CO2e emissions produced by aluminium recycling “by up to 90%”

Posted by: . Posted on: February 24, 2025 Comments: 0

  Novelis Inc. says it has reduced CO2e emissions produced by the aluminium recycling furnace at its UK plant in Warrington by up to 90% by replacing natural gas with hydrogen fuel. The recent trial found using hydrogen instead of the same amount of natural gas when operating a melting furnace can reduce CO2e emissions by up to 90%. The aluminium recycler Novelis Inc. installed new burners, regenerators, and furnace…

Why 2025 Could Be a Breakout Year for Bitcoin Adoption?

Posted by: . Posted on: February 24, 2025 Comments: 0

The domain of cryptocurrency is growing like never before today. One of the specific cryptocurrencies that is booming at the moment is Bitcoin. The maturation of the cryptocurrency market is most likely to define the trajectory of Bitcoin in 2025. If you wish to understand how the Bitcoin adoption rate is expected to undergo change, you must take into account diverse factors. The expanding prominence of bitcoin in the global finance…

Sainsbury’s to produce biofuel from its recycled food waste

Posted by: . Posted on: February 21, 2025 Comments: 0

  Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre. By producing biofuel from its food waste, Sainsbury’s says it will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Waste processor RenECO currently works with Sainsbury’s to turn food waste that can’t be donated or used for animal feed into biogas via anaerobic digestion. Sainsbury’s…

What is Grok 3? Elon Musk Introduces the ‘Smartest AI on Earth’

Posted by: . Posted on: February 21, 2025 Comments: 0

The AI landscape is undergoing transformational change at the current time. The latest innovation that has come into existence in the AI realm is Grok 3 AI. Wait, there is more to it! It was introduced by none other than Elon Musk. In fact, Musk’s AI company – xAI has recently introduced Grok 3 artificial intelligence. It is the reason why the words Grok 3 Elon Musk are trending right…

Video Explainer: What are Defra’s new potential landfill policies?

Posted by: . Posted on: February 20, 2025 Comments: 0

How much do you know about Defra’s new potential landfill policies? Watch our video explainer to learn what changes could be on the horizon. Last week, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its response to a consultation on policies that will stop biodegradable waste from being sent to landfill. The original Call for Evidence ran for seven weeks, from 26 May to 14 July 2023 and…

Influencers to urge young people not to vape as part of government campaign

Posted by: . Posted on: February 20, 2025 Comments: 0

  Influencers will urge young people not to vape as part of the UK Government’s nationwide campaign to highlight the health risks associated with vaping. The Love Your Lungs campaign aims to highlight the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction to13 to 18 year olds. The campaign will roll out primarily on social media and use influencers to speak directly to younger audiences. Last year, the UK Government announced the…