Author: Stuart Mitchell

Digital Inclusion Under the Microscope as Digital Poverty Alliance launches NHS Sector Inquiry

Stuart Mitchell

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched an inquiry into digital inclusion in the healthcare sector amid government announcements to allocate billions to digital transformation. At a time where healthcare is moving online, discerned by the 20 per cent decrease in physical GP services, it’s vital that the healthcare industry evolves in line with technological advancement – but whilst tackling digital exclusion and not leaving millions behind. With the NHS undergoing significant digital transformation under the current administration’s new ten-year plan, shifting towards digital-first services, the Inquiry seeks to understand…

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JLR Drives Over £100m Of Value From Reuse Initiatives To Cut Waste As It Transforms Its Industrial Operations For Electrification

Stuart Mitchell

JLR is reducing waste across its industrial operations in the UK and Europe through a £100m reuse, refurbishment, repurposing and recycling drive.   As its electrification transformation progresses to the next stage, with the upcoming launch of Range Rover Electric, JLR’s industrial operations are readying themselves for the next generation of electric vehicles and undergoing a revamp across all facilities. As a result, tens of thousands of pieces of equipment and tools – spanning from entire production lines to screwdrivers – have been put back in circulation, when possible, after…

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DP World Pilots Hydrogen Fuel Cell Crane At Vancouver Port

Stuart Mitchell

DP World has successfully completed initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver, marking a significant milestone in decarbonizing its port operations. The RTG is now undergoing field testing as the company assesses the feasibility of electrifying its global fleet of 1,500 RTG cranes.  Traditionally powered by diesel, RTG cranes are essential for cargo handling but are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. At DP World’s Vancouver terminal, 19 RTG cranes account for 50% of diesel consumption and generate over 4,200 tonnes…

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DePoly to launch 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant to give yesterday’s plastics a new purpose, as it secures $23M

Stuart Mitchell

Every year, millions of tons of PET and polyester waste end up in landfills or are incinerated, yet sustainable recycling solutions remain limited.  DePoly – the leading sustainable PET-to-raw-material recycling company – recently announced the upcoming launch of a 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland this summer, representing a critical step in the company’s journey from laboratory breakthrough to industrial-scale implementation. The facility will demonstrate DePoly’s proprietary process that converts PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality raw materials without fossil fuels. Imagine a world where discarded items – from polyester…

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