Author: Stuart Mitchell

MākuSafe Named 2025 MSD Solutions Lab Safety Innovation Challenge Winner

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council showcased 10 breakthrough technologies to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) at the fourth annual MSD Solutions Lab Safety Innovation Challenge. Held during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, MākuSafe was selected as this year’s winner. “MSDs are the leading cause of workplace injuries,” said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. “These injuries are preventable, and technology plays an increasingly vital role in stopping them before they happen. Through this challenge, we are uncovering innovative, scalable solutions that help organizations of all…

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Low-emissions hydrogen projects are set to grow strongly despite wave of cancellations and persistent challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Amid steady rise in world hydrogen demand, global pipeline for low-emissions projects has shrunk, but robust expansion to 2030 still expected Despite a recent wave of project delays and cancellations, low-emissions hydrogen production is still set to see robust growth to 2030 as the nascent sector continues to develop – though at a slower pace than the burst of announcements earlier this decade had previously signalled – according to the latest IEA analysis. The 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual Global Hydrogen Review, published today, tracks developments across the hydrogen…

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New IPA best practice guide aims to improve public sector agency procurement process

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has published a best practice guide to help public sector bodies select the right advertising agency for their communications needs. It has been endorsed by the Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office. The publication acknowledges that certain common procurement practices can discourage agencies from pursuing public sector work, including overly complex, low-value tenders; unequal and unrealistic timelines; last-minute delays or cancellations; and appointing an agency without follow-through on briefings. In response, the new best practice guide sets out ten clear principles to help public sector bodies run smarter, fairer and more…

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Greenback and Amcor partner to bring advanced recycling to the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Greenback Recycling Technologies is proud to announce the first U.K. deployment of its Enval® advanced recycling module at global packaging leader Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. This significant step marks the first time Greenback’s modular chemical recycling technology is hosted by a global packaging leader in Europe. The partnership with Amcor aims to showcase the potential for co-locating modular recycling units within existing industrial infrastructure — bringing the circular economy closer to reality. The module’s installation at Heanor will provide…

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Zest Powers Up EV Charging Location Growth with Plaswood Fencing

Stuart Mitchell

A bespoke fencing solution developed by Amcor’s Plaswood business has been selected by Zest Eco, one of the UK’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators, for use across its national network of charging sites. The Plaswood fencing – manufactured from at least 95% recycled plastic and recyclable at end of life where facilities exist – forms part of Zest’s wider strategy to build lower impact EV charging locations for local authorities, brands, and public destinations. As a Certified B Corp, Zest sought a solution that aligned with its core…

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