Brenntag gets reaffirmation of its Gold status in EcoVadis Sustainability/CSR Rating
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Carbon fibers from greenhouse gas - How algae could sustainably reduce the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center Phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/detail/article/35078/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1455514 NEWS RELEASE Carbon fibers ...
moreSeveral European countries accelerate climate change and damage the ozone layer by improper disposal of old refrigerators, environmental organisations DUH, ECOS and EEB reveal
Brussels (ots) - 19 million cooling and freezing appliances (CFAs) discarded in Europe every year have a greenhouse warming potential of up to 26 million tonnes of CO2 - Incorrect treatment in Finland, Germany, Greece and Sweden poses a threat to European climate protection goals - Environmental NGOs urge EU Member ...
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"The effects of climate change are already apparent around the world." / The German President presented the DBU's German Environmental Prize today in Erfurt
Erfurt (ots) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanked "thousands of people" in Germany for ensuring that "mainstream society has truly become aware" of both the environment and environmental protection. At the award ceremony for the German Environmental Foundation's (DBU) German Environmental Prize that ...
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The DBU highlights the importance of the oceans for climate, biodiversity and food supply
Erfurt (ots) - German Environmental Prize awarded to marine biologist Antje Boetius and a team of wastewater experts from Leipzig The German Environmental Foundation (DBU) has awarded the German Environmental Prize for the 26th time. Today in Erfurt, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the Head of the Board of Trustees of the DBU and Parliamentary State ...
moreReduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe
Berlin (ots) - The European Parliament approved yesterday its report on the draft Directive on Marine Pollution and Single-use Plastics. "European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Bioplastics enable more sustainable solutions for a range of products", says François de ...
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Climate Protection in transport: International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future 2019" - the programme is online
Berlin (ots) - The programme for the 16th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" at www.fuels-of-the-future.com , which will take place on 21/22 January 2019 in Berlin, is now online. Negotiations on the global climate agreement in Katowice in December 2018 (COP24) mark a further ...
moreSono Motors Announces New Round of Financing / Campaign Generates More Than 5 Million Euros in the First Week
München (ots) - A year after the company's successful first crowdinvesting campaign, the Munich-based mobility provider Sono Motors today announced the start of a second round of financing. The purpose of the campaign is to generate the capital needed for the completion of the series development and manufacturing ...
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Timber construction helps to address the issue of carbon emissions
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10516 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/detail/article/34970/ Images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1455868 NEWS RELEASE "Timber construction helps us to address the issue of carbon emissions" An interview ...
moreIndia hosts the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention / 29th September to 2nd October 2018, New Delhi
New Delhi (ots) - Ministers and sanitation sector leaders from around the world will convene this month at the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention (MGISC) in New Delhi. Hosted by the Government of India, this event will be an opportunity for delegates to exchange sanitation successes and best ...
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Liechtenstein based Think-Tank THE HUS.institute unites international tech and sustainability experts in Vaduz
Vaduz (ots) - For the last two years, the Liechtenstein-based Think- and Action-Tank THE HUS.institute intensively engages with the consequences of the transition to the Digital Modern Era, which marks a turning point for humanity. On 1st September, the collective held THE HUS.day 2018 ...
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DBU: German Environmental Prize goes to Marine Biologist Boetius and Leipzig Waste Water Experts
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RIDDLE&CODE - The Blockchain Interface Company
EDP is the first company in the Brazilian electricity sector to implement a Blockchain solution for distributed generation by using RIDDLE&CODE's technology
moreMunich Re Figures Show Fewer Severe Natural Disasters in the First Half of the Year
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dena Energy Efficiency Award 2018: invitation for applications
Berlin (ots) - - Private and public sector companies can apply online until 30 June 2018 - Four award categories open to international applicants - 30,000 euros in prize money The Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena) - the German Energy Agency - is seeking outstanding projects that measurably reduce companies' energy consumption and cut emissions that have an impact on the climate. The best of these will win the 2018 Energy ...
moreNano-Care Deutschland AG develops a highly sophisticated impregnation for textiles to replace C8 fluorocarbon technologies
moreEU Plastics Strategy misses chance to fully embrace the benefits of bio-based and biodegradable plastics
Berlin (ots) - The European Strategy for Plastics, published on Tuesday by the European Commission, sets clear goals to curb plastic waste, increase resource efficiency, and to create job growth in Europe, but falls short on presenting a comprehensive approach by limiting the focus of the strategy on mechanical ...
moreCES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business / Smart solutions for better air quality, and for more security and convenience
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15th International Congress for Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" discusses the future of the combustion engine!
Berlin (ots) - Catchphrases like Dieselgate or defeat devices shape current debate on diesel engines, and the combustion engine's future is called into question. Which diesel and petrol engines are future-proof, reflecting the spirit of sustainable, low-emission mobility? What role can the transport sector play in ...
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Courageous CityChangers sparking innovation in cities / The agenda for Europe's biggest event for sustainable cities is online
Vienna (ots) - 3,000 attendees from more than 400 cities, 50 countries and 4 continents are expected at the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference (UFGC) from 28 February to 2 March 2018. For the first time the conference will be held in Vienna, bringing together the most inspiring CityChangers of our time. The world's ...
moreNew studies confirm: biodegradable plastics boost organic recycling and improve mechanical recycling
Berlin (ots) - Biodegradable plastics offer innovative solutions to improve recycling quality by facilitating the means for more efficient separate waste collection. This has been confirmed by a new study concerning the effects of biodegradable plastics on plastics recycling streams in Italy, where all single-use carrier bags have to be compostable since 2011. ...
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DBU: Trio of Conservationists and Technology Pioneers receive German Environmental Prize
moreThe solar car for everyone - SONO MOTORS presented the Sion
Muncih (ots) - The Munich based tech-start-up SONO MOTORS presented an innovative and cost-efficient electric vehicle with solar integration, suitable for everyday use. With a range of 250km, price of 16,000 euros (battery excluded) and integrated mobility applications, the vehicle is especially appealing to families and city commuters. The battery will be available for a monthly rent or one-time purchase. At current ...
moreVolvo Cars Provides the First Look at its New Range of Smaller Cars
Gothenburg, Sweden (ots/PRNewswire) - - With Photo Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today unveiled two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and mark the official launch of its global small car strategy. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7837051-volvo-new-range-of-smaller-cars/ Today's newly-revealed 40 series concepts demonstrate ...
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German Environment Award goes to excellent efficiency experts (FOTO)
moreEuropean Parliament vote on plastic bags confirms important contribution of compostable bags to enhanced biowaste collection
Berlin (ots) - Today the European Parliament adopted a report to demonstrate its support for decisive action to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags in Europe. European Bioplastics supports the outcome of the vote and the corresponding provisions for compostable plastic carrier bags. François ...
moreResources from the Sea: Can the ocean solve the resource problems of the future?
Hamburg/Kiel (ots) - In »World Ocean Review 3«, maribus has published a profound analysis of the opportunities and risks associated with the use of the oceans. The hunger of mankind for raw materials continues unabated. Oil consumption has doubled since the early 1970s, and the demand for mineral resources is increasing with the ever growing use of metals, such as ...
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"Power women" receive German Environmental Award for "women power" (BILD)
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"They prevailed against all odds because they believed in their ideas"
Osnabrück (ots) - German president presented Europe's most lucrative environmental prize today in Osnabrück - DBU confers award German President Joachim Gauck today commended the new winners of the German Environmental Award of the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) for their courage in taking on conflicts to promote their visions and in overcoming obstacles. ...
moreBan or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags, says European Bioplastics
Berlin (ots) - European Bioplastics publishes its latest position paper on shopping bags, ahead of the forthcoming European Commission proposal on single use plastic bags announced today by Commissioner Janez Potocnik. The association recognises that an overall reduction in the consumption of plastic shopping bags will play an important role in increasing resource ...
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