Sustainability News and Updates

Sustainability is key to the maximisation of resources and the following links provide details of developments and activities taking place.

Incinerating waste is now the UK's dirtiest form of electricity production

What is The Impact of Burning Waste on UK Emissions?

One of the United Kingdom’s primary solutions to its waste problem is incineration, but the health and climate impacts of burning rubbish are destructive

The average British civilian will know which bins to place which items in, and which days put those bins on the curbside. Beyond that… well, it’s best to think about it too much.

The sad truth of the matter is that the UK (and the world in general) has a big waste problem. According to scientists, only 9% of the nation’s plastic is recycled, and that’s not to mention all the other materials we use. Much of the rest of our rubbish goes to landfills or to incinerators, where it is squirrelled away or burned.

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Verdantix: How Can Governments Inspire Green Investments?

The UK Government’s £22bn commitment to net zero has sparked investment in clean energy projects from companies including Ørsted, Greenvolt & Iberdrola

The UK government’s recent pledge of £22bn (US$28.97bn) for carbon capture projects has catalysed a significant surge in private sector investment in the nation’s green energy sector.

This substantial commitment has not only reinforced the UK’s position as a leader in sustainable finance but has also sparked a domino effect of investments from major international players, according to thought leadership from Verdantix.

Meet Verdantix – Founded in 2007, Verdantix is a research and advisory firm that supports world-enhancing innovation through thought leadership, working to define tomorrow.

INDUSTRY NEWS:

🚗 This will be the first city to run 100 % on hydrogen. Read here

🚌 California orders 108 hydrogen-powered buses. Information here

🪙 Italy preps energy storage auctions. More info

🌱 Poland secures record €2.3 billion from EU to accelerate green energy transformation. Keep reading

💰 Italy’s Eni looks to sell Up to 49% of Biomethane Unit. Learn here

⏸️ Repsol Suspends Its Investments in Green Hydrogen in Spain. Additional info

🌍🔋⚡EUROPE:

Impact of hybridisation of renewable energy and batteries on the energy transition and PPA. Continue reading

Italy: the rise of utility-scale energy storage technologies. Read full article

Bulgaria introduces deposit or bank guarantee for investors in energy storage. Learn more

Experts say batteries will become a vital part of the new European energy infrastructure. See full article

Poland’s booming battery industry threatened by proposed EU emission rules. Read on

Exploring the Potential of Different Energy Storage Technologies at Li-ion Battery Europe 2024. Get more information

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