Wimbledon is reducing single-use plastics
The world-famous tennis tournament has introduced several environmentally friendly initiatives to boost its eco credentials….
Source: www.weforum.org
The world-famous tennis tournament has introduced several environmentally friendly initiatives to boost its eco credentials….
Source: www.weforum.org
Tracking the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda…
European lawmakers are considering new regulations that would push manufacturers to design products that last longer. It’s part of a global effort to curb “throwaway” culture where people buy products, use them for a short …
Heathrow Airport has announced its intention to become a zero-carbon airport by the mid-2030s, after reaching carbon-neutral status for its buildings and infrastructure today (21 February).
In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions which facilitate the search for win-win solutions where cost-efficient commercial urban transport can be successfully achieved with the use of electric vehicles. Suitable submissions include the adaptation of existing distribution and service logistics systems with the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., within city logistics concepts), fleet analysis and routing tools, lifecycle and total cost of ownership (TCO) estimations, cost and environmental impact assessment, etc. Furthermore, we welcome successful case studies demonstrating the applicability of electric vehicles for urban freight transport and logistics.
For many of us, 2020 was a year postponed. While we were focused on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, we lost ground on other critical issues, including plastic pollution and climate change. It may have gone unnoticed, but the waste management and recycling value chain in South and Southeast Asia has ground to a halt while the use of single-use and virgin plastics has soared. The situation is untenable for the long run and the environmental impact is sobering. As we inch closer to the promise of mass vaccination and kick off 2021 in the Year of the Ox, it is time to adjust our perspective: these crises present incredible prospects for economic recovery and growth, and are not just environmental issues for the dinner table.
Flat-packed designs are really quite intriguing! They’re portable, easy to put together, and occupy minimum space. And, this innovative technology is now being introduced to almost all kinds of product designs…including furniture! From foldable chairs to pet houses, there’s nothing that cannot be flat-packed. These designs, not only rate high on space efficiency, but also eliminate the usage of heavier space-consuming designs. They are definitely functionally and ergonomically beneficial, but they also possess minimal and clean aesthetics, that allow them to harmoniously blend with any living space. Flat-packed furniture is also a major boon when you’re moving houses. You can easily ship all your furniture from one home to another, without having to do any heavy lifting and carrying. Flat-packed furniture designs are truly the future!