Tackling circular economy obstacles with technology
March 2022 Tackling circular economy obstacles with technology The world is experiencing a period of transformation. Our global waste problem requires us to transition from our current linear system to a circular economy to ensure that net zero is achievable by 2050. The idea of a circular economy has been around since the 1980s, but […]
Can the world leave greenwashing in 2021?
November 2021 Can the world leave greenwashing in 2021? In the year leading up to COP26, the world has seen an increased sense of urgency around reaching net zero. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) not only confirmed that “emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are responsible for approximately […]
Women in Green Technology Q&A #3
October 2021 Women in Green Technology Q&A Q&A with Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Founder of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability In the third article in our Women in Green Technology series, Greentech spoke with Lisa Ann Pinkerton, founder and Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS). Since its formation in 2011, the organisation has held […]
Women in Green Technology Q&A #2
October 2021 Women in Green Technology Q&A Q&A with Sally Smith, Researcher at Greentech In the second article in our Women in Green Technology series, Greentech spoke with Sally Smith, Researcher within our own company. Sally began working at Greentech this year and contributes largely to the research team, helping the company to reach other […]
Women in Green Technology Q&A
September 2021 Women in Green Technology Q&A with Zara Glew, Managing Director at Environmental Energies In the first article in our Women in Green Technology series, Greentech spoke with Zara Glew, Managing Director at Environmental Energies. Based in the UK, the company provides a range of renewable energy solutions to commercial and residential customers. We […]
Why the green technology industry needs women
September 2021 Why the green technology industry needs women Over the next two months, Greentech will be sharing our women in green technology series to celebrate the women at the heart of the businesses that are putting the planet first. All women have their own unique career experiences, but there are many […]
Sustainable Tech Critical to Businesses
Technology is always in high demand, with consumers and trends moving incredibly fast. The industry is fueled by competition and the desire customers have to upgrade their devices as soon as they can. In order to keep up, companies have to find a way to continue supplying high-quality, exciting products in a less wasteful way.
Strengthening the circular economy with business partnerships
July 2021 Strengthening the circular economy with business partnerships For a world that generates 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste each year, the idea of a circular economy is becoming increasingly appealing. From an individual level to a business level, there is a shared concern that mass production of single-use products is not sustainable […]
The current need for sustainable business solutions
June 2021 The current need for sustainable business solutions Across the globe, 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record. In the same year, we experienced greenhouse gas emissions rising above 2019 levels in a rebound as COVID-19 restrictions were eased. Fast-rising temperatures and increasing carbon emissions strongly indicate that everyone, from businesses […]