Energy efficient water treatment with ozone
Water is essential for all life on earth, but the availability and quality of water varies considerably in different parts of the world. Even in areas with access to good quality water, there may be situations that upset the lives of the population. One…
Eco-driving on rail
Starting and stopping a train pulling 8,000 tons of iron ore puts a lot of pressure on brake pads, wheels and rails. The potential for environmental and capacity gains are great if one can optimize the train’s movements and drive it in an ‘eco-friendly’…
Sustainability – a fashion issue
Trade in textiles is highly international. Many different industries are involved in the cultivation of natural fibers – or the production of man-made fibers. Cotton farming, sheep farming, forestry, petrochemical and transportation are all industries…
- Pump power stores energy
Wind power and other renewable energy sources will replace current European coal-fired plants. The new energy sources may be green, but... - Building an eco-boat
Raw materials from the forest can be used for much more than boards, timber, pulp and fuel. Sweden is a major innovator when it comes to... - Lab-grown meat is more eco friendly
Meat production accounts for 18 percent of global emissions of greenhouse gases. The majority of these emissions come from deforestation... - Carpooling app makes ‘cents’ of the environment
“Many companies and organizations have strict rules about how long and costly trips should be. At the same time, these companies know... - Cities may be future mines
In cities across the world, there are millions of tons of obsolete cables and pipes. The grounds underneath our cities are like mines. In... - Plastics with sugarcane instead of oil
Without chemistry, the world would look very different and our planet would certainly not exist in the way we know it. Chemistry is in our... - Liquid natural gas reduces shipping emissions
International shipping is a major source of sulfur, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide emissions. Replacing conventional shipping fuel with...
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