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A major obstacle to plastic packaging circularity — making post-consumer polystyrene (PS) safe for food contact — has been overcome with Coexpan and Eslava jointly pioneering mechanical recycling technology to produce food-grade recycled PS (rPS). The collaborative project, now in advanced validation stages, provides a crucial solution for the dairy sector and other food producers…
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delfort, a manufacturer of specialty papers, and Rieusset, a packaging specialist and member of the Gerosa Group, have jointly developed a new paper-based packaging solution for ice cream. Ice lollies packaged in delfort’s thinbarrier 201 were first launched in Germany and are now rolling out to stores across Europe. thinbarrier 201 provides effective protection against…
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Image courtesy 123RF.com US utility Xcel Energy wants to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota to optimise the state’s energy grid. The pioneering plan called CapacityConnect will see the utility, together with Sparkfund, deploy up to 200MW of distributed battery storage by 2028. The batteries will be located at various strategic locations, such…
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Jameson Irish Whiskey is making a strategic re-entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) market, bringing back its popular Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime cans. This time, however, the brand is scaling up, rolling out the fan-favourite mixed drink in a larger 330ml format, replacing the previous 250ml size. The move, driven by parent company Pernod Ricard,…
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Supported by a wider €44.5m investment from the Government of Ireland, through the Shared Island Fund, the landmark campus building project will expand teaching and student services in Derry~Londonderry. Ulster University is committed to advancing educational excellence through centres of excellence that will expand access to education by creating vibrant and innovative spaces that enhance…
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Vulkan UK has provided the electrical design knowledge and power profiles for the Silver Raven – said be the UK’s first fully electric sightseeing vessel – which is slated to begin operations in autumn 2025. Commissioned by Woods Tours, designed by One2Three Naval Architects and built at Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall, the 39m Silver Raven…
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Image: Buro Happold The National Energy and Environmental Data Specification (NEEDS) project aims to provide a standardised approach to digitising of energy and environmental masterplanning in GB. The project, which was commissioned by the five local net zero hubs in England and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is planned to…
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Arduino UNO Q combines a powerful microprocessor with a dedicated microcontroller for innovative development capabilities DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, announces the just-released Arduino® UNO Q is available for preorder through the DigiKey website. The cutting-edge new generation of development boards combines a powerful microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a…
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Swedish electric boat maker Candela and Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co. have entered an agreement for 10 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries to initially operate on the route between the Thai mainland and Koh Kood in Trat province. Koh Kood has been intentionally kept less developed than other tourist hotspots such as Phuket…
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Image credit: Seagul – Pixabay Security is one of the dominant drivers of energy transition, with emissions forecast to be 1-2% lower per year due to the implementation of energy security policy. This is according to DNV’s latest iteration of its Energy Transition Outlook, which highlights that despite policy reversals in the US, the global…
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