Year: 2022

Vattenfall and Netto Germany Cooperate on Charging Infrastructure for Electric Mobility

Stuart Mitchell

Vattenfall and the grocery discounter Netto will cooperate in setting up fast charging stations in Germany. Initially, around 470 charging stations with 940 charging points are to be set up at over 270 Netto stores. The charging stations, which are accessible to everyone, will be supplied with electricity from renewable sources. The construction of the fast-charging infrastructure with 180 kW and 360 kW charging points at Netto-owned properties is planned primarily in 2023 and 2024. Netto will provide the customer parking spaces in front of its stores, while Vattenfall will…

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Unilever launches its most powerful and sustainable laundry capsules yet

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever has announced the global launch of its most sustainable laundry capsule yet, the fastest growing detergent format in many parts of the world. Laundry capsule is specially designed for top performance in cold (20°c and below), short cycles. Consumers can save up to 60% energy per use. Capsule’s GHG emissions are reduced by 16%1. Plastic-free2 cardboard packaging is set to prevent over 6,000 tonnes of plastic per year entering the waste stream. Unilever’s biggest laundry brand, Dirt Is Good (also known as Persil, Skip and OMO), has introduced the…

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CAP – CBD marketing: a potted guide for budding entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called:  CBD marketing: a potted guide for budding entrepreneurs. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. The UK has a large consumer market for cannabinoid products and so the importance of ensuring that CBD advertising is compliant with the Advertising Codes is  essential. CBD containing products can be subject to complex regulatory regimes that could either prohibit…

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Iberdrola and bp enter collaboration to accelerate green hydrogen production and EV charging infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Iberdrola, and bp have announced their plan to form a strategic collaboration aiming to help accelerate the energy transition. Together, the companies intend to develop large scale green hydrogen production hubs in the UK, Spain and Portugal as well as significantly expand fast EV public charging infrastructure to support the adoption of electric vehicles. The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, stated: “With bp, we intend to help advance in the decarbonisation and energy self-sufficiency through the electrification of two key sectors of our economy, transport and industry. The scale of…

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Revolutionary ‘fishing net’ recycling project to help reduce plastic and protect the planet

Stuart Mitchell

A revolutionary recycling scheme that’s supports the retrieval of nets from harbours and beaches is being launched by Keep Britain Tidy. This scheme will reduce waste and plastic pollution, preserve marine life and support local communities.  Funded by the ScottishPower Foundation, the ‘Ocean Recovery Project’ will be rolled out to harbours across Scotland and the North-East of England to protect marine biodiversity and habitats, which are key in tackling the climate crisis.   It will address the issue of lost – or ‘ghost’ – fishing nets, which make up around…

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