News: Call for car-free days and pedestrianisation of urban space in major world cities to encourage citizens to walk and cycle more post-COVID.
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Author: Jim McClelland
Sustainable Futurist, Publisher, Editor and Journalist, Jim McClelland is also a regular Speaker and Chair on the events circuit, Strategic Media Consultant and the Curator at sustmememagazine.com. Ranked among the Top 3 Media Influencers in Sustainability worldwide, his interests include: Climate & Energy, CSR & Business, Cities & the Built Environment, plus the Circular Economy.
No leaders, only laggards, as companies fail to fix plastic pollution
News: Major US corporates and brands are failing to address their responsibilities, fix packaging and turn back the tide on plastic pollution, says report.
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Corporate climate strategy proves resistant to COVID-19
News: Long-term corporate strategy and commitments around climate action appear resistant to disruption from COVID-19, say sustainability professionals.
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First hybrid crew transfer vessels for UK offshore wind farm
News: In a first for the UK, electric drivetrains have been selected to power the crew transfer vessels for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
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Developer of offsite eco homes in self-build takeover
News: Acquisition of self-build homes specialist by offsite eco developer will optimise manufacturing to support housebuilding ambitions of local councils.
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Guest Blog: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?
With fashion under scrutiny on sustainability, Vishal Vivek challenges us to rethink what we wear and asks: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?
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Guest Blog: Are crumpled graphene balls the future for EVs?
With battery tech driving the mainstreaming of electric vehicles worldwide, Giles Kirkland asks: Are crumpled graphene balls the future for EVs?
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Tech alliance to drive open standard for smart homes
News: Leading names in global tech are collaborating on an open-source standard for smart homes of the future, to boost compatibility and cyber security.
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IoT tech to help cut water leaks by up to 50%
News: 10-year deal between key names in tech comms and utilities will use Internet of Things to transform how water leaks are detected and prevented in UK.
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Guest Blog: Is the UK more pessimistic about climate change?
With confidence in national governments under pressure, Neil Gupta asks: Are UK citizens more pessimistic than most about overcoming climate change?
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