All Sustainability articles
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NewsSustainable solution to recycling wind turbine blades
Cracking the problem of decommissioning our wind farms
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NewsScience turns the taps on in drought-hit areas
Changes in the state of matter offer a solution to making potable water in arid regions
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FeatureThe science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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FeatureHow science will keep us cool
Discover the climate-friendly refrigeration technologies of the future
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NewsNickel-loving plants help to recycle poly(ethene)
Phytomining is helping to recycle single-use plastics
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NewsRecycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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NewsRecycling catalysts with electrochemistry
Use this research context to show students how, and why, industry recover their catalysts
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OpinionCombatting plastic pollution in class
Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas
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NewsHigh capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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NewsElectrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air
Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power
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Job profileSenior science manager
Paul’s circular approach to manufacturing sugar means there is virtually zero waste and other useful products like bioethanol
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Job profileRheolwr Datblygu Prosesau a Chynnyrch
Mae Gemma yn rheoli’r gwaith o gynhyrchu dur wedi’i araenu â thun a chromiwm o ansawdd uchel ar gyfer eitemau bob dydd sydd i’w cael mewn ceginau ac ystafelloedd ymolchi.
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Job profileProfessor and enterprise, partnerships and innovation lead
Ian’s research mitigates climate change and has led to the production of energy-generating coatings for buildings.
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Job profileEnvironmental process specialist
Jamie improves steelmaking processes to reduce their impact on the environment.
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Job profileProduct and process development manager
Gemma manages the production of high-quality tin and chromium coated steels for everyday items found in a kitchen and bathroom.
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Job profileArbenigwr prosesau amgylcheddol, Tata Steel
Mae Jamie yn gwella prosesau gwneud dur er mwyn lleihau eu heffaith ar yr amgylchedd.
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry
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NewsCompact reverse osmosis to make potable water
Meet the students who have desiged a cheap and portable desalinating water bottle