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Sustainable Technology
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5 ways to reduce the carbon footprint of a small business
Published 14 September 2023It might seem like there is not much that can be done to reduce the carbon footprint of a small business. But even a small business can calculate where their highest carbon emissions are generated and change the way they work. Here are five ways to reduce the carbon footprint of a small business. 1. […]
Is infra-red electric heating the future of heating?
Published 7 September 2023The UK needs new ways to heat homes if it is to meet net zero goals. New technology is being developed every day including solar panels, battery storage, or ground and air source heat pumps. Nexgen heating have developed a heated ‘wallpaper’ that uses far infra-red electric heating and conductive heating to heat homes. What […]
Can hydrogen help the UK reach net zero?
Published 21 August 2023Hydrogen is a key component in the UK Government’s plan to achieve net zero, because it does not produce carbon dioxide. But what is hydrogen, how is it produced and do we have the technology we need to make it? What is hydrogen? Hydrogen is a chemical element (National Grid). It’s contained in vast quantities […]
What is an EPC rating?
Published 7 August 2023What is an EPC rating and why should it matter to property owners? An EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate and the ratings run from G (worst) to A (best). Read on to find out why improving your EPC rating will help you financially. Who provides EPC ratings? There are three types of energy certificate: […]
The UK’s first office and showroom powered by renewable energy gets an A rating
Published 20 July 2023Elite Renewables have constructed the UK’s first office and showroom powered by renewable energy. They were recently awarded a new EPC rating and they have moved from a D to an A rating. This extraordinary improvement is all part of their plan. They wanted to achieve a zero-carbon environment for their offices, despite working with […]
Is joining the CPTPP net positive or net negative for the UK?
Published 22 June 2023DLA Piper raises the question of whether the recent signing of the UK into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is net positive or net negative (Lexology). They say that the media will jump in and raise arguments for why the UK should not have become a member. Campaigners are concerned […]
Retrofitting energy efficiency into our homes
Published 5 May 2023PAS 2035 is a new British standard that creates a recognisable quality standard for the retrofit and energy efficiency sector for housing (Social Housing Retrofit). Retrofitting energy efficiency involves building improvements into existing housing as opposed to a new build design. A qualified retrofit assessor visits your house and collects technical details on the property […]
The best ethical jewellery from Ethica Diamonds
Published 20 April 2023The Good Shopping Guide awarded Ethica Diamonds a perfect score in the best ethical jewellery ratings table. The table ranks jewellery companies from across the globe on factors like their procurement of Fair Trade gold and ethically sourced, conflict-free diamonds. “Consumers should be aware of ethical practices right across a company’s value chain – especially […]
Play Press Toys develops zero waste packaging
Published 13 April 2023Play Press Toys have developed new and innovative zero waste packaging for their products. The toys have always been eco-friendly and non-toxic and this was the logical next step for the company to take. Play Press Toys have always delivered products in limited amounts of packaging, reducing the need to throw large boxes away once […]
Lithium extraction from geothermal brines
Published 16 February 2023Mining companies are excited about the prospect of mining vast amounts of lithium through lithium extraction from geothermal brines. This is a potentially low carbon and environmentally friendly way to meet the demand for lithium that is used in modern technology. What is lithium and what is it used for? Lithium is a fascinating metal. […]
What are solar tiles and are they better than solar panels?
Published 9 February 2023Solar tiles or solar shingles are small photovoltaic modules that look like normal roof tiles. They are also sometimes called rackless solar systems because there are no racks of panels. Tiles can be used instead of solar panels where aesthetics are important. However, they are not suitable for retrofitting, according to Spirit Energy, and so […]
Can the UK meet its net zero targets?
Published 11 July 2022Can the UK meet its net zero targets? The UK pledged to reach net zero by 2050. It is a legally binding target and it was reached with advice from the Climate Change Committee, the UK’s own independent climate advisory body (HM Government – PDF). They have acknowledged that net zero does not equal absolute […]
Aiming for net zero
Published 30 May 2022Net zero is not just a buzzword. It is a serious attempt to reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate changes. As businesses we can calculate our carbon emissions and reduce them so that we are doing what we can. What is net zero? According to the Oxford Dictionary definition it is “A target of completely […]
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