OXCUU wins grant to turn CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel

OXCCU has won part of a £2.8 million grant to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process - turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel range hydrocarbons, also known as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project presents a novel approach to SAF production, directly converting CO2  and hydrogen (H2) to hydrocarbons - essentially creating…

Hyundai Motor recycles airbags and seatbelts to make fashion items

Hyundai Motor has launched Re:Style in Europe, a platform for the circular economy. The start of the European Re:Style platform, features a collaboration between Hyundai and the designer Jeremy Scott. From repurposing airbags and seatbelts in old cars to recycling plastic bottles, sugar cane, grain, and oil, everything that would otherwise be discarded is given…

7 tips to reduce your energy costs

Over £4 billion is spent by Brits leaving their lights on every year, a clear indicator that we are all guilty of wasting money and energy in our homes!  And while some bills, such as gas and water, are unavoidable, many household habits waste money and energy without us even knowing. By reducing your energy…

Wind and solar overtake fossil generation in the EU

New data from energy think tank Ember shows that wind and solar produced more EU electricity than fossil fuels in May, for the first full month on record. Almost a third of the EU’s electricity in May was generated from wind and solar (31%, 59 TWh), while fossil fuels generated a record low of 27% (53…

7 ways to be more sustainable and save money

Making greener choices isn’t just beneficial for the environment, it can also save money. In conjunction with Which? we've collated a list of simple consumer product swaps you can make. Swap takeaway cups for a flask or reusable coffee cup Disposable takeaway drinks cups usually cannot be recycled so they mostly end up in landfill,…

2 in 3 business leaders believe we’re heading towards green skills shortage

A poll of 500 decision makers found 57 per cent think these specialised skills are important to their business – but many are struggling to find skilled staff, particularly in areas of sustainable engineering and finance. To plug this gap, more than one in four (27 per cent) are actively identifying opportunities and anticipating future…

Wind and solar reached a record 12% of global electricity in 2022

Wind and solar reached a record 12% of global electricity in 2022, up from 10% in 2021, according to a major report launched today by energy think tank Ember. The report forecasts that from 2023 wind and solar will push the world into a new era of falling fossil generation, and therefore falling power sector…

Holding onto Your Smartphone – an Environmental Approach

Smartphones all need an eventual upgrade, but this creates a problem of waste. Tempting as it might be to run out and purchase the most recent iteration of iPhone when it hits shelves, this isn't a winning approach for the environment or your wallet. Instead, there are good reasons to hold onto your phone for…

6 top tips to reduce food waste and save money

Climate action charity Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) found that UK consumers throw out around a sixth of the food they buy. This amounts to 4.5 million tonnes of edible food waste annually, costing each of us £210 a year on average. Not only is food waste a huge environmental issue, but it also…

Top 10 reasons Brits generate food waste revealed

Brits admit they generate so much food waste – because their eyes are bigger than their bellies, ingredients go out of date and confusion over portion sizes. A study of 2,000 adults revealed making more than is required, a lack of time to accurately measure out ingredients and not planning ahead were among the top…