All Sustainability articles – Page 9
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The MoleWaste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
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ResourceThe chemistry of energy: case study
This resource is a group case study which guides students through some of the key chemical aspects of power generation, the distribution of energy and the relationship between science and policy. It’s a contextualised introduction to the application of several key chemical concepts such as thermodynamics to real world situations. ...
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ResourceFuture Cities project
Set your learners a problem-based case study with a sustainable development project
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ResourceSolar Fuels and Artificial Photosynthesis
A variety of infographics (diagrams) explaining photosynthesis, artificial photosynthesis, and the production and uses of solar fuels.
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NewsImproving rare earth separation
Photochemistry selectively removes europium from red lamp phosphor
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The MoleAchieving food security for Africa
Isobel Hogg explores a farming technique that has increased food supplies for thousands of African farmers and their families
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ResourceSolar technology
Find out about the kind of solar cells we use and how they are made with videos from The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh.
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SoundbiteDutch roads smarten up
Nina Notman explores the possibility of interactive, sustainable highways
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The MoleWhen chemistry and art collide
From disappearing bottles to catalytic clothing: Josh Howgego investigates how a scientist–artist duo is starting conversations about society’s future
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FeaturePanels for pupils
Installing solar panels in a school − or at least building your own mock-ups − isn’t as difficult as you might think, finds Josh Howgego
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FeatureTerpenes: not just for Christmas
The chemicals that give Christmas trees their pine fresh smell could be at the centre of a chemical revolution, as Josh Howgego explains
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ResourceThe Great Recovery
The Great Recovery is an RSA project launched in September 2012 supported by Technology Strategy Board and key industrial players.
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FeatureThe science of sorting
Many of the UK's local authorities collect recyclable waste mixed together in the same bin. Mike Tingle discovers how differences in chemical and physical properties are used to separate a wide variety of materials
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ResourceRi Christmas Lectures® 2012: Climate Change
A resource on Climate Change and the Hydrogen Economy, supported by video clips from the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures® 2012. Video: The Hydrogen Economy - Energy from Water? video Video: The Hydrogen Economy - Splitting Water with a Catalyst video ...
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ResourceThe impact of solar power
Think about the benefits of solar power and the impact it can have on people’s lives
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ResourceEnergy Card Sort
Sort solar energy themed cards into groups and work out the connections between those in the groupsust
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries
Through a collection of short films, watch the story of how biobased innovation is contributing to a more sustainable, competitive and prosperous Europe.
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FeatureIt's not all about fuel
Biofineries produce heat, power and a plethora of useful 'platform chemicals'. Are they part of the solution to our renewable energy woes? Josh Howgego finds out
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ResourceLimestone Inquiry
This activity is most appropriate for students aged 14-16 to illustrate useful materials made from rocks in the context of problems associated with extraction of raw materials.
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The MoleRecycling plastic bottles
Recycling plastic bottles prevents the plastic from going to landfill, saves energy and reduces our dependency on oil. But what do we have to do to put the bottle back on the supermarket shelf?