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Sky Medical Technology partners with the Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronics – supporting UK circular economy

Stuart Mitchell

Sky Medical Technology Ltd, the UK-based parent company of Firstkind Ltd and manufacturer of the innovative geko® device, has announced a landmark partnership with The Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronic components, furthering its commitment to sustainability and supporting the UK’s circular economy.   As part of the collaboration, Sky Medical Technology supplies redundant printed circuit boards (PCBs) from its geko and firefly® device production lines—containing traces of gold, silver, copper and other valuable metals—to The Royal Mint’s pioneering South Wales facility. Using its patented, world-first ambient-temperature chemistry, developed by…

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Voltalis and Powervault launch an energy flexibility solution that could bring zero electricity bills to eligible households

Stuart Mitchell

Voltalis, the European leader in demand side response, and Powervault, the UK’s leading home battery storage specialist, have entered a strategic partnership to launch the UK’s first consumer-led energy flexibility solution for domestic storage. The partnership enables consumers to participate directly in both the Capacity Market and Wholesale Markets, now accessible under the P415 grid code. By integrating Voltalis’ smart demand response technology with Powervault’s SMARTSTOR platform, households can now turn their solar batteries into revenue-generating assets—on top of tariff optimisation—and independent to their electricity supplier.  This innovative collaboration comes…

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Amey launches Nature Positive Strategy to embed biodiversity into UK infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Amey, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and public services providers, has today launched its first Nature Positive Strategy, a landmark commitment to place biodiversity and ecological resilience at the core of its operations. The strategy sets out how Amey will design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure that actively supports nature, helping clients meet their sustainability goals while building a greener, more resilient future for the UK. It aligns with the Government’s Industrial Strategy 2025 and national priorities to restore nature and accelerate the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy. With…

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PPA launches new Emissions Calculator to help sector track and reduce carbon impact

Stuart Mitchell

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has launched its new Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help publishers manage greenhouse gas emissions with confidence and ease. Developed using RISE and supported by Pensord, the tool was created with input from the PPA’s Sustainability Action Group, a collective of PPA members. It is specifically designed to be straightforward and jargon-free, making it ideal for members just starting or in the early stages of their emissions reduction journey. The calculator provides a framework to assess and report emissions linked to delegates, sponsors, and…

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New South4Care Platform launched to advance decent work in the care economy

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its International Training Centre (ITCILO) have launched South4Care, a new global platform to strengthen South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for advancing decent work in the care economy. The initiative brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and international partners to turn care into a driver of decent work and social justice. The high-level launch, hosted in Doha, brought together government officials, employers’ and workers’ representatives, UN agencies, and development partners from around the world. Participants highlighted the urgency of addressing global care needs, while showcasing…

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