Internet-inspired power distribution and sharing system starts in Sweden

Internet-inspired power distribution and sharing system starts in Sweden In Lund, Sweden, an iniative known as EnergyNet has been undertaken to change how electricity is shared and distributed, inspired by how the internet works. An initiative within the framework of CoAction Lund, EnergyNet enables local production, storage and sharing of electricity, where surplus can be …

Futureal Group powers 500,000 m² portfolio with 100% green energy

Futureal Group powers 500,000 m² portfolio with 100% green energy A €5m investment shifts Hungarian flagship assets – including office, retail and industrial sites, to fully renewable electricity.   Futureal Group, one of Europe’s leading real estate investors and developers, has completed a full transition to green electricity across its Hungarian portfolio, covering over 500,000 m² …

How the United States Lost the Rare Earth Materials War to China

How the United States Lost the Rare Earth Materials War to China Last month, in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, China imposed new export controls on rare earth materials and magnets. Officially, these aren’t bans—but practically, shipments have stopped. This is no small issue: America’s tech leadership, military readiness, and clean energy ambitions …

Startup Innovation Spotlight: Hidden Mistakes to Avoid Now

Startup Innovation Spotlight: Hidden Mistakes to Avoid Now Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Lucas Lucas Innovation drives the heart of every successful startup. If you’re struggling to stand out in a crowded market or facing low sales, you’re not alone. Many startups find it challenging to gain visibility and attract the right customers. …

Second time lucky? KKR looks to sell RE Sustainability again, likely to fetch up to $1.5 billion

Second time lucky? KKR looks to sell RE Sustainability again, likely to fetch up to $1.5 billion American private equity (PE) giant KKR is planning to relaunch the sale of its waste management portfolio company after a delay of almost a year, three people with knowledge of the matter said. The PE firm is eyeing …

Giorgio Armani, Fondazione del Tessile Italiano Invest in YHub to Boost Traceability and Sustainability in Fashion

Giorgio Armani, Fondazione del Tessile Italiano Invest in YHub to Boost Traceability and Sustainability in Fashion MILAN — Giorgio Armani SpA and Fondazione del Tessile Italiano are investing in YHub, a leading group in solutions and technologies for traceability and sustainable transition in the fashion and luxury industry. They join the likes of Brunello Cucinelli through …

Tredici aziende da tutta Europa arrivano in città per scoprire le eccellenze del distretto tessile Next Technology Tecnotessile porta per due giorni a Prato il progetto ‘Tex Brein’

Martedì 6 e mercoledì 7 maggio ci sarà l’occasione per le aziende del distretto di incontrare realtà innovative tessili provenienti da Spagna, Portogallo, Repubblica Ceca, Polonia e Svezia. Ecco come partecipare e quali aziende saranno al centro delle visite del progetto europeo Trasformare l’industria tessile in un settore sostenibile, innovativo e circolare, riducendo il gap …

Agrivoltaico, nuovi incentivi a fondo perduto: domande entro il 30 giugno

Agrivoltaico, nuovi incentivi a fondo perduto: domande entro il 30 giugno Ammonta a 323 milioni di euro il nuovo stanziamento per incentivare la realizzazione di impianti agrivoltaici con montaggio dei moduli elevati da terra, anche prevedendo la rotazione dei moduli stessi, comunque in modo da non compromettere la continuità delle attività di coltivazione agricola e …

Brazil low-cost lithium production: A potential global reference, but internal challenges may delay progress – by Leticia Simionato (Fastmarkets.com – May 2, 2025)

Brazil low-cost lithium production: A potential global reference, but internal challenges may delay progress – by Leticia Simionato (Fastmarkets.com – May 2, 2025) https://www.fastmarkets.com/ “Brazil can be seen as a low-cost reference compared with other global spodumene producers. We compete very well with several geographies: better costs due to geological issues, cheaper labor and electricity… …

Energia: MASE approva l’aggiornamento Fondo Nazionale Reddito Energetico

Energia: MASE approva l’aggiornamento Fondo Nazionale Reddito Energetico Energia: MASE approva l’aggiornamento Fondo Nazionale Reddito Energetico IannilliGNN@ma… Ven, 05/02/2025 – 16:46 Pichetto: diamo maggiore certezza a cittadini e operatori del settore. Roma, 2 maggio – Il Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica ha pubblicato l’aggiornamento del regolamento del Fondo Nazionale Reddito Energetico per l’anno 2025. …

Hybrid Caravans Sustainability: A Guide to Eco Travel

Hybrid Caravans Sustainability: A Guide to Eco Travel Thinking about hitting the open road? Lots of people are dreaming of adventures in a caravan, seeing beautiful places and making memories. But maybe you’re also thinking about the impact travel has on our planet. That’s where the idea of hybrid caravans sustainability comes in, blending the …

Time Running Out for Tackling Sustainability Reporting

Time Running Out for Tackling Sustainability Reporting Tracy Wilkins, operations director at BWH Hotels, Great Britain’s largest group of independent hotels, on how UK Sustainability Reporting Standards will impact hoteliers Measuring sustainability is fast becoming a priority for hotel owners, with new reporting standards coming in January 2026 – and guests now expecting it as …

Research shows Malaysian palm oil plantations lose efficiency after receiving sustainability labels

Research shows Malaysian palm oil plantations lose efficiency after receiving sustainability labels In Malaysia, analysis of independent satellite data shows a decrease in the efficiency of palm oil plantations in Malaysia after they received sustainability labels. This could have negative repercussions for the environment. Sustainability certificates are inherently beneficial. The label on the packaging ensures …

April in review: EU pellets regulation, New York waste bill, Australian ocean plastic lawsuit

April in review: EU pellets regulation, New York waste bill, Australian ocean plastic lawsuit In April, the EU Council and the European Parliament provisionally agreed on the first ever EU regulation tackling environmental pollution caused by plastic pellets. Meanwhile, the New York packaging waste bill moved forward in the legislative process as industry lobbyists raised …