Month: August 2024

Unilever’s budding pilot turns unwanted flowers into fragrance

Unilever and the University of Nottingham have launched a new pilot, which aims to create cost-effective ingredients for its product formulations using plants that would otherwise go to waste. In collaboration with scientists from the university, Unilever has begun extracting naturally occurring ingredients from unwanted plants to create new fragrances – starting with oils from …

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Equinor to use the world’s first ammonia-powered supply vessel

Equinor has signed a contract with Eidesvik Offshore for the conversion of the Viking Energy supply vessel to ammonia operation. The vessel will be fully converted and put into operation with low emissions in 2026. The vessel supplies Equinor’s installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Viking Energy will be the world’s first supply vessel …

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EDF Renewables signs renewables industry recognition agreements  

Four trade unions (Prospect, Unite, GMB and UNISON) have entered into a forward-thinking recognition agreement with leading renewables energy developer EDF Renewables UK and Ireland. It will cover the company’s 633 people who work across 5 offices, 8 service centres and 44 renewable energy sites across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.   The new agreement is …

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Virospack will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco

Join Virospack and connect with the world’s top premium packaging manufacturers on September 30th, October 1st and 2nd. Virospak can be found at booth RA18 in Grimaldi Forum, Monaco. The company’s expert team will unveil groundbreaking innovations in sustainable luxury packaging design and dispenser solutions at the show. Visitors will also be able to explore …

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UK first 100% score on BREEAM Outstanding certificate

Wrenbridge and Buccleuch have achieved a UK first, with their recently completed BREEAM Outstanding scheme, forward committed by IM Properties, scoring 100% in the final BREEAM Certificate, making it the highest UK certified assessment. Strategically positioned in a prime location, Nova is close to two of Oxford’s most influential science areas – Oxford Science Park …

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EU’s first onshore carbon dioxide removal project

The partnership between two pioneering carbon tech startups on French soil gives a new hope for Europe’s competitiveness in the decarbonisation race. RepAir Carbon US Inc, a developer of a uniquely energy-efficient Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, and C-Questra, an independent European carbon storage startup, have announced a strategic partnership to develop the European Union’s …

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Promethean Particles: £8M Series A investment round

Promethean Particles announced the closing of a £8 million financing round. The investment was led by Mercia Ventures and Aramco Ventures, with participation from existing investors including the Midlands Engine Investment Fund I (managed by Foresight), the University of Nottingham, TSP Ventures, and the East Midlands Early Growth Fund (managed by the British Business Bank). MOFs are a class of materials composed …

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Universal Pack

Universal Pack is a maestro of machinery – having dedicated the last 59 years to designing and manufacturing the very best 4-side seal sachet and 3-side seal stick pack packaging machines. Now, as the industry continues to demand increasingly greener, cleaner solutions, Universal Pack is turning its hand to sustainable development. Project & Sales Manager for Pharmaceutical Packaging Federico Fabbri discussed exactly how the company is achieving this, during an in-depth interview with Inside Sustainability. Report by Imogen Ward. 

UNIMAC

UNIMAC is a specialised heavy civil contracting company which independently designs and executes projects ranging from inter-city highways to world-class racetracks. Hannah Barnett spoke to Director of Business Development Diana Abou Hassan, CEO Fadi Hatoum and Director of Environment & Sustainability Muhiba Uwaydat to learn more. 

Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Scientific Laboratory Supplies is the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. With a portfolio of more than half a million products… and counting, it is clear why. During an in-depth interview, Sustainability Manager Lucy Moore divulged the latest company developments and explained how SLS is working to mitigate greenwashing and putting sustainability at the core of its activities. Report by Imogen Ward.