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Greener batteries

Published on April 25, 2023

Traditional inorganic electrode materials in commercial batteries involve a whole spectrum of problems: limited resources, toxic elements, environmental problems, partly unacceptable mining conditions, limited capacity, difficulties in recycling, and high costs. No sustainable batteries can be developed on a large scale based on these electrodes, though they are needed for an energy transition. Organic batteries […]

Abu Dhabi company to turn UAE’s landfill waste into plywood replacement

Published on April 24, 2023

As more companies in the UAE look to offer innovative solutions to help tackle climate change, one organisation in Abu Dhabi is aiming to transform the construction and events industry by turning landfill waste into a replacement for plywood. Terrax, which is owned by husband-and-wife duo Theresa and David Wernery, along with their partner Cameron Cairns, is bringing […]

Abu Dhabi fines 76 food outlets for failing to meet safety, sustainability standards

Published on April 18, 2023

Abu Dhabi has fined a total of 76 food outlets for failing to comply with safety, hygiene and sustainability standards. In a statement, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said it has launched an extensive inspection campaign to enhance food safety and reduce food waste across 4,491 food establishments during Ramadan. The […]

Greenwashing, economy ‘will stall sustainability progress’

Published on April 17, 2023

The inability to execute, pressured by fewer resources, threatens to compound previous risks, unless executives take the appropriate steps to achieve sustainability. Sustainability is a critical corporate issue, touching everything from climate change and clean air, to regulatory compliance and brand integrity, says the second annual sustainability survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and sponsored […]

Vertical farms to transform agricultural promotion zones in Korea

Published on April 12, 2023

In an ambitious move to increase the smart agriculture penetration rate to 30% of agricultural production by 2027, the Korean government plans to establish a system that enables the installation of vertical smart farms within agricultural promotion zones. This initiative will require overcoming the current land-use restrictions that typically limit development and construction projects in […]

LuLu warehouse to run on solar energy: Big step towards sustainability

Published on April 12, 2023

As part of Lulu’s ESG & Sustainability programs, a solar project is being installed at LuLu Warehouse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with a contract with Kanoo Renewable Energy and CleanMax. As a result of the project, the first year is expected to generate 0.87 Mn kWh of electricity. With such a large solar […]

EU reaches deal on higher renewable energy share by 2030

Published on April 11, 2023

The European Union has reached a provisional deal to raise the share of renewables in its final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030, under the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). The deal, reached on March 30, 2023, brings the EU one step closer to completing the ‘Fit for 55’ legislation to deliver the European […]

Switzerland’s Ventile Links With Egyptian Farmers in Sustainability Move

Published on April 11, 2023

Ventile, the Swiss-based manufacturer of high-performance textiles, has entered into a joint venture with cotton farmers in Egypt to help them apply biodynamic cultivation methods to their crops. In partnership with the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA), Ventile will help its 2,380 members convert to organic and biodynamic regenerative farming methods that will have a positive impact on the environment. It will […]

Abu Dhabi Customs recycles 578 counterfeit goods

Published on April 10, 2023

Abu Dhabi Customs has recycled 578 counterfeit goods of international trademarks valued at AED2 million, seized by customs centres during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023. The counterfeit goods, which were recycled to convert into materials usable in other fields, included leather accessories such as bags and clothes, watches and belts, cotton and sports […]

UAE homegrown brand CAFU, launches globally with EV charging solution

Published on April 10, 2023

CAFU, the MENA region’s first on-demand car service, announces its expansion into Canada on the eve of its second Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The business has been developed entirely in the UAE, one of the most innovative nations in the world, launching in 2018, CAFU was inspired by the nation’s visionary leadership and its […]

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