by alex | Feb 7, 2024 | Sustainability
With the world’s first metal 3D printer being sent to the International Space Station (ISS), we look at what impact being able to print metal parts in space could have on space-travel plus potential environmental considerations and more. 3D Metal Printer Although the...
by alex | Nov 28, 2023 | newsletter, Sustainability
In this article, we look at what the issues around lithium-ion batteries are, why we need more sustainable alternatives, then we’ll look at some examples of the latest, environmentally-friendly alternatives. What Are Lithium-Ion Batteries? Lithium-ion batteries...
by alex | Oct 24, 2023 | newsletter, Sustainability
Oxfordshire based Technology firm, Space Solar, says that giant solar panel farms could be in orbit and operational above the Earth by 2035. The Challenge There are significant energy and environmental challenges facing everyone, including the fact that global...
by alex | Oct 11, 2023 | newsletter, Sustainability
As part of its commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft is trialling cement containing microalgae-based limestone in its data centre builds. The Issue For Microsoft The main issue for Microsoft is that it needs to decarbonise its data centre builds by...
by alex | Oct 4, 2023 | newsletter, Sustainability
Six areas across the UK will receive funding to trial a new multi-purpose smart street lamps that house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G. Funding As part of The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT’s) Smart Infrastructure...
by alex | Sep 20, 2023 | newsletter, Sustainability
London-based Notpla Ltd makes sustainable, biodegradable, and home compostable packaging from seaweed and plants. Naturally ‘Disappears’ Notpla Ltd, a start-up founded in 2014, manufactures different sustainable packaging solutions made from Notpla, a material made...
