In the United Kingdom, Starbucks is testing fiber-based cold cups designed and produced by Finnish packaging specialist Huhtamaki. According to Packaging World, the trial is being conducted across selected Starbucks stores in the U.K. The single-use cups are made from fiber-based materials and feature a compostable barrier coating, offering an alternative to the conventional plastic-lined […]
In the UK, Notpla closed its Series A+ funding round securing over $25 million in equity fundraising to advance it into a new era of plastic-free materials and a healthier planet. This substantial investment, which more than doubled the company’s initial target, comes at a crucial time. Its innovative approach to sustainable packaging has garnered […]
In the UK at the Port of Felixstowe, Maersk launched the Alexandra Maersk, a dual-fuel methanol vessel, the fifth ship in a series of 18 dual-fuel methanol 16,000 TEU containerships scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The naming ceremony featured UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane who said, “This is exactly the kind of innovation […]
In the UK, Marex Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Dropet, a Spanish biofuels company. Dropet offers execution services for both physical and paper biofuels products across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. It has more than 18 years’ experience in physical ethanol and related biofuel products, as well as exchange-traded […]
In the UK, new research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest – and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source. The study shows that if captured and turned into biogas, emitted methane could be worth more […]
In the UK, Superyacht News reports nuclear propulsion is gaining interest among yacht owners as a future power source, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register, Fuel for Thought: Nuclear for Yachts. The report highlights how nuclear energy could revolutionize yachting, offering greater power, range, and sustainability, with some owners hoping to implement the […]
In the UK, Future Biogas announced that its majority owner, 3i Infrastructure plc (“3i Infrastructure”) has signed an agreement to syndicate c.23% of its stake in Future Biogas to RWE Energy Transition Investments (“RWE”), an investment vehicle of RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, the energy trading arm of global renewable energy company RWE AG. Completion […]
In the UK, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is trialing the use of a fossil-free marine diesel to fuel the Royal Research Ships (RRS) James Cook and Discovery. Use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), made from used vegetable oils and fats and non-food crops, is able to significantly reduce net CO2 vessel emissions, compared to […]
In the UK, Financial Times reports Vincent Clerc, CEO of AP Møller-Maersk, warned that Europe risks falling behind the US and China in green technology innovation due to insufficient incentives. Speaking in an interview with a Financial Times reporter, Clerc highlighted that while both Washington and Beijing have implemented substantial subsidies for companies transitioning away […]
In the UK, on September 26, 2024, the global maritime community marks World Maritime Day, celebrating 50 years since the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea with events held at the International Maritime Organization’s headquarters in London. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: “Today, the maritime sector is undergoing […]
