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Top food producer thrives thanks to net zero drive

One of Scotland’s fastest-growing food brands has announced that reducing its carbon emissions by almost 110% helped the company to survive Brexit, Covid and especially the ongoing energy crisis. We hae meat, which supplies major supermarket chains with high-quality sausages and burgers from its Ayrshire farm and factory, installed a biomass plant on site and …

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Enviro’s recovered oil and carbon black receives renewed ISCC sustainability certification

The oil and carbon black that Scandinavian Enviro Systems recovers from end-of-life vehicle tyres in its plant in Åsensbruk have received new certification in accordance with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. It is the second time that the recovered carbon black and oil from the facility in Åsensbruk has received renewed certification …

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Nottingham University Hospitals partners with E.ON to deliver net zero ambitions

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is partnering with E.ON to deliver a 15-year energy efficiency programme that will help NUH to deliver on its ambitious environmental targets and improve staff and patient comfort.  Work has begun on major works to renovate the energy systems and reduce emissions at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) site …

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FLO Group and Versalis to present R-Hybrid at Plast: the first vending cup made from recycled polystyrene

The Flo Group, a long-established brand specialising in the production of tableware and food packaging, and Versalis (Eni) present R-Hybrid: the first vending cup made from post-consumer recycled polystyrene. This is a significant step in food packaging innovation towards a more virtuous recycling system involving the efficient reuse of resources – R-Hybrid is itself also …

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Green Genius secures 92 million loan to construct wind park in Western Lithuania

Renewable energy company Green Genius, operating in 8 European markets, signed 92 million EUR loan with Swedbank in Lithuania. These funds will be used for the construction of an 80 MW wind farm in Jurbarkas district, Western Lithuania.   “80MW wind farm in Lithuania will further improve Green Genius development and construction portfolio diversification in …

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Global Maritime to provide key engineering and consultancy services to support Muir Mhòr’s floating offshore wind project

Fred. Olsen Seawind Limited and Vattenfall, the ScotWind-winning joint venture partners, have appointed Global Maritime to provide engineering and consultancy services in support of Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm, one of the world’s first commercially viable floating wind projects. Having been awarded seabed rights in the January 2022 ScotWind auction, the Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind …

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Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements. The combination of polymers with measurable bio-based content and natural fiber in construction elements creates carbon storage which can help tackle climate change. The cooperation sees Neste provide renewable Neste RE™, a …

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Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin made with renewable Neste RE™ on a commercial scale. Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil, to replace fossil …

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Electric vehicle charging supplier Voltix is supporting the roll-out of more home charge points across Scotland

Scotland, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage, is embracing the revolution of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its commitment to combating climate change. However, as the demand for EVs rises, the accessibility of electric car chargers becomes a crucial concern in making this sustainable shift a reality. EV charger supplier Voltix has …

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