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The Different Kinds of Bioplastic Paving the Way for a More Sustainable Fashion Industry
To illustrate, the industry is responsible for up to 10% of global emissions, with British shoppers accountable for buying more clothes than any other in Europe. Because of these painful realities, almost half of UK consumers are pressuring fashion retailers to create more eco-friendly products. As such, many fashion brands are taking notes and adopting greener initiatives. One […]
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Cash magnets: £6.6m to boost UK’s minerals supply
Nearly £6.6 million has been allocated to UK research projects by Innovate UK to strengthen the nation’s critical minerals supply chain. This investment comes as part of the CLIMATES programme and aims to ensure the resilience of the supply chain for critical minerals, widely used in various industries. Out of 40 organisations receiving funding, 16 […]
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Consumer advocate offers heat pump discount
Consumer advocacy organisation Which? has introduced an exclusive offer in collaboration with Octopus Energy aimed at assisting its members in reducing expenses related to low carbon and renewable technologies. Under this arrangement, Which? members are eligible for a 5% reduction on the costs associated with heat pump and solar panel installations through Octopus Energy. Which? […]
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Liquid hydrogen powers electric aircraft
A consortium led by H2FLY, a German-based developer of hydrogen-electric powertrain systems for aircraft, has successfully completed the world’s first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. The experimental flight took place using the “HY4” demonstrator aircraft, departing from Maribor, Slovenia. Equipped with a hydrogen-electric fuel cell system and employing cryogenically stored […]
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UK EV fires double in a year
Fire and rescue services in the UK have reported a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) fires, with incidents nearly doubling in the past year. That’s according to newly obtained data by Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions which shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, UK fire services recorded 239 fires linked to EVs. […]
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Missed energy payments: 48% of UK households struggle to keep the lights on
A significant portion of UK households are struggling to keep up with their energy bills. The latest data from a survey by Which? reveals that nearly 48% of households have missed or defaulted on their energy payments in the month leading up to 10th August. The report estimates that around two million households missed or […]
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Energy bill crisis: Missed offshore wind contracts
Britons are facing the grim prospect of losing out on an estimated £1 billion in energy savings, all thanks to what experts are calling a “disastrous” government contract process for offshore wind farms. Experts have explained that the critical issue arose when the Administrative Strike Price (ASP), which caps Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction bids, […]
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Prescription for warm homes: NHS trial heats up energy efficiency
A recent trial of an Energy Systems Catapult-funded programme conducted in collaboration with the NHS and local energy advice organisations has shown promising results in enhancing energy efficiency and improving the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. The programme identifies individuals vulnerable to health issues exacerbated by cold conditions and provides immediate support to maintain a healthy […]
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‘Brits risk lives with DIY boiler repairs and neglected servicing’
A significant number of Britons are taking unnecessary risks with their gas boilers. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by Cadent in a bid to understand the servicing habits and attitudes of homeowners. The survey results showed that almost half of the respondents would attempt to fix their own gas boilers, potentially endangering their […]
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SSEN’s flexible capacity skyrockets by 140%
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has reported a 140% increase in its flexible energy capacity. This rise represents a notable expansion in the availability of flexible energy options compared to previous procurement rounds. Following its flexibility tender in September 2022, SSEN has collaborated with five flexibility service providers, resulting in a series of flexibility […]
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