Eco Innovation
People would rather replace their tech than repair
Millions of broken smartwatches, phones, and tablets are gathering dust in drawers across the UK as consumers reject repair in favour of replacement, according to a new national survey.
New generation of solar modules for vehicles
The technology company OPES Solar Mobility is introducing a new generation of flexible, specialised solar panels for vehicles for the first time at the Smarter E 2025.
British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D
A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth’s forests from space, announces the UK Government.
IET releases key report in helping Britain’s power grid reach net zero
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has released an independent and comprehensive study on the costs of installing high voltage electricity transmission lines overground, underground, and sub-sea, aiming to inform the government's ambitious plans to re-wire Great Britain in the largest grid upgrade since the 1960s.
In2Tec to help shape the future of sustainable tech at E-Waste World 2025
In2tec will join thought leaders at the E-Waste World Conference & Expo 2025 on Stand S05. The UK renewable technology pioneer will demonstrate its award-winning ReUSE and ReCYCLE technologies to attendees at the event, which will take place in Frankfurt on June 11-12th 2025.
Earth Day 2025: industry leaders share their thoughts
Inspired by the energy of the anti-war movement and growing public concern about pollution and ecological destruction, Earth Day was founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, on April 22, 1970. He partnered with activist Denis Hayes, who helped organise the event and later expanded it into a global movement.
Panasonic launches proof-of-concept of a fuel cell-powered centre
Panasonic, on 27 March 2025, opened Germany's first proof-of-concept for its so-called Panasonic HX, a sustainable energy solution powered by green, locally sourced green hydrogen at its Munich campus in Ottobrunn.
Google's first geothermal energy deal in Asia
Google has signed Taiwan’s first-ever corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy, marking a new step in its clean energy strategy for the Asia-Pacific region.
Big river clean up: tonnes of plastic removed from polluted Indian rivers
igus supports Plastic Fischer's river cleaning initiative and finances the collection of plastic waste in Kanpur, India.
Royal Mail unveils solar-powered postbox
Royal Mail has unveiled a solar-powered postbox of the future as the company continues to find ways to make sending parcels easier.