India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Coal-heavy Australian aluminium vs renewables-led New Zealand: How Oceania is balancing decarbonisation
Oceania’s primary aluminium industry is facing a fragmented energy transition. While Australia, the leading aluminium producer of the continent, has abundant renewable resources and a well-established aluminium value chain, its smelters remain significantly more dependent on fossil-fuel-based...
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Alcoa injects R$1.3 billion into its Brazilian operations' energy transition
Alcoa has invested R$1.3 billion in projects to replace fossil fuels at the Maranhão Aluminium Consortium (Alumar), which was formed by Alcoa Corporation, Rio Tinto, and South32, and at the Poços de Caldas facility (MG) over the last two years. However, attaining net zero carbon emissions is the...
Nothing (2) features 100% recycled aluminium and a lower carbon footprint
Nothing stated that its forthcoming Phone (2) has achieved a lower carbon footprint on its second-generation device, signifying a huge move towards a more sustainable future. It is a significant step towards a greener future in the smartphone market. Furthermore, the phone's mid-frame is made from...
AL Circle releases new report - 'Sustainability in the Global Aluminium Industry'
Aluminium is referred to as a ‘green metal’ due to its environment-friendly nature and infinite recyclable properties. IAI claims that about 75 per cent of aluminium ever produced is still in the material loop, creating a circular economy. The advent of the Paris Act 2015 has urged major aluminium...
CRU World Aluminium Conference 2023 discusses holistic ways to address sustainability challenges in the industry
The 28th CRU World Aluminium Conference 2023, co-hosted by ASI and IAI, which took place on 16-18th May 2023, was co-hosted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). During the discussion, the aluminium industry was noted for its need to reduce...
George Brown College establishes BSI to support sustainable initiatives
George Brown College has established the Brookfield Sustainability Institute (BSI) to aid sustainable communities via international partnerships and education. The institute will be housed in the Limberlost Place building, which is currently under construction. Luigi Ferrara, the chair and CEO of...
“We are currently in a transformative growth phase, setting the stage for a disruptive revolution across our assets, employees, and operational integration,” Rahul Sharma, CEO, Vedanta Ltd – Aluminium Business
We are honoured to have a one-on-one interview with Mr Rahul Sharma, CEO of Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business, wherein he explained the features and functionalities of the newly installed IIoT devices at their 2400 MW Thermal Power Plant. He has also described how the devices can curb carbon...
Volvo introduces fully electric SUV EX30 with lowest carbon content
Volvo Cars is set to unveil its latest vehicle, the EX30, on June 7th. This small, fully electric SUV is designed to meet the demands of the modern era while focusing on safety and environmental responsibility. A successor to Volvo's 2024 year model C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs, the EX30 aims...
Recycling weekly: Found Energy develops hydrogen-producing technology from aluminium scrap
Found Energy has created a revolutionary technology that oxidises aluminium with water, transforming stored energy into hydrogen and heat. This novel procedure can work with low-grade and polluted aluminium trash. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) launched a new...
Sustainable weekly: Enabling circular economy with Diego and Toyota emphasizing alimuminium recycling
Aluminium can be known as the most circular material of all. Because it is endlessly and completely recyclable, it may be converted and reused in the manufacturing cycle. Toyota marked World Recycling Day on May 17 by emphasising the significance of recycling to the environment and its...
LONGi unveils TOPCon solar panel with anodized aluminium frame at SNEC expo
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (LONGi Group), a Chinese solar module manufacturer, revealed its new Hi-Mo 7 PV module for large-scale and C&I applications at the SNEC expo in Shanghai, China. The device has a 2.0 mm dual glass thickness, an anodised aluminium frame, and an IP68...
Plug Power stimulates green hydrogen production via three electrolyser deals with Hydro, Ardagh and Apex
Plug Power Inc. is providing turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy. The company has recently secured three five-megawatt (MW) electrolyser projects with Ardagh Glass Limmared AB, Hydro Havrand, and the APEX Group. This marks the first-ever use of industrial-scale green...
Alba, EWA collaboration seeks to enhance energy exchange activities in Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has entered into an operation and maintenance agreement with Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). As part of this agreement, both entities can exchange energy annually and seasonally to increase power efficiency...
Found Energy develops hydrogen-producing technology from aluminium scrap
Found Energy has developed a ground-breaking technology that utilizes water to oxidize aluminium, converting stored energy into hydrogen and heat. This innovative process is capable of functioning with low-grade and contaminated aluminium waste. According to Gadi Ruschin, Co-Founder, they can...
AES Corporation signs solar panel recycling deal with Solarcycle
US-based energy company AES Corporation has signed an agreement with Solarcycle, a solar recycling company, to recycle and repurpose modules from AES’ projects at Solarcycle’s Texas facility. Solar panels are composed of large amounts of aluminium and silica. The agreement formalizes the...
Boomerang keeps making headlines with sustainable modus operandi
Boomerang is turning some heads with its vigorous participation in the quest to improve the world. Michael Jackson's 'Heal the World' plays in the background as the firm lays the foreground for a sustainable future with its 100% recyclable and reusable aluminium bottles. Boomerang Water...
Hydro and Saint Gobain-Glass aims to decarbonise building façade using low-carbon solutions
Hydro and Saint-Gobain Glass are on their way to reducing the carbon footprint of building facades in half via the use of combined low-carbon solutions. The businesses are using their one-of-a-kind technology to produce goods with decreasing levels of embodied carbon. In its aluminium facade...
Composed of recyclable aluminium shells, LAWA APM earns second sustainability award
Automated People Mover (APM), expected to open in 2024 at the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has earned another key environmental award. The APM was recently awarded the Trailblazer Project of the Year award by the Los Angeles Sustainability Coalition (LASC). Composed of recyclable aluminium...
Technology can transform challenges into opportunities: UAE Climate Tech
The platform that offers to transform, decarbonize, and future-proof economies UAE Climate Tech brings together over 1,500 leaders from technology giants, major industries, finance, government, civil society, and the energy sector in Abu Dhabi. Technology has the ability to transform one of the...
