Sustainability – Page 14
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Plastic bags made from barley
Plant-based plastic packaging alternative said to be 100% biodegradable with full decomposition in just two months
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Delta’s new large scale solar inverter
Inverter part of a ‘one stop shop’ of renewable systems that allows a business to not only run lighting, heating and machinery largely from solar power but also store excess energy in large batteries and provide on-site charging points
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Recycling carbon fibre into new composites
Ambitious plan to make it commerically viable to reuse carbon fibre
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Major push to accelerate decarbonisation of Canary Islands
Joint project to help energy transition and decarbonisation in the Islands; significant aid to retrofit ICE vessels with electric, hybrid
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Bluegame and NatPower H complete first hydrogen refuelling for the ‘BGH’ Chase Boat for America’s Cup
One of the world’s first hydrogen refuellings for leisure marine use took place in Italy this week
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Brunswick achieves new waste diversion milestones
Five further facilities reach zero-waste-to-landfill status as boat, engine and equipment builder hits latest sustainability targets
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Marlow Ropes teams up with recycling start-up
Partnership with Sustainable Sailing’ to recycle materials used in the manufacture of high-performance ropes
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15 French Mediterranean marinas and harbours plan to apply SEA Index
Carbon emissions monitoring system recently awarded a CAPERNEGIES label as a reliable non-biased tool for owners
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Sourcing lithium from seawater
Findings from new research could help reduce the environmental impact of lithium production and secure lithium supply in the US
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SolarBrella, eD-TEC’s self-contained solar-powered energy store
Collaboration between German marine electric propulsion company eD-TEC and start-up SunPact GmbH
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Polish builder to launch new solar boat model
The Gdynia-based company is developing its portfolio
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Decarbonisation – why we need a mindset shift
The move to sustainable boating is more than just a technological change; it requires a change in mindset too
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A more eco-friendly approach to desalination?
Prototype wave-powered water maker filters 49,000 liters of water a day without electricity
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BoatUS Foundation opens US$7.5m derelict vessel removal funding
Funding applications accepted through August 12 for abandoned and derelict vessel removal projects
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Yamaha celebrates fifth anniversary of Rightwaters initiative
Engine builder’s sustainability efforts highlighted on World Oceans Day
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Williams Jet Tenders releases first sustainability report
UK firm highlights key steps taken towards a more sustainable future within the industry
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Project LOTUS to assess the long-term effects of bio-fuel
The use of biofuel is becoming more widespread, and whilst it is a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, there have also been some issues with degradation and the increased growth of the so-called ‘diesel bug.’
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Fossil Free Marine launches new brand
Launch of Secfuel marks next step in providing eco-friendly fueling options
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UK and US engineers pioneer viable method to recycle polystyrene
Environmental concerns about the use of polystyrene in marine environments may be partially alleviated by a new process that converts old polystyrene back to its virgin state for re-use
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Korean Register publishes new guide to handling cryogenic fuels
With sustainable fuels like LNG and liquid hydrogen requiring cryogenic storage, the ability to insulate fuel sources will have major implications in vessel design and performance