Tag: environment
3 in 4 solar panel owners have used UK’s government subsidies
Property owners who accessed incentives or rebates for purchasing solar panels saved approximately £3k on average Almost three in four (73%) homeowners with solar panels used an incentive or rebate to fund them Solar Together has proved the most popular scheme, with 3 in every 10 who took advantage of an incentive or rebate opting…
The Impact of Accurate Moisture Analysis on Environmental Protection
Moisture analysis plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to environmental science. By precisely measuring the water content in substances, businesses can ensure product quality, compliance with regulations, and sustainability in their operations. However, the environmental implications of accurate moisture analysis are particularly significant, influencing everything from waste management to pollution control. Importance…
Almost £14 billion of old devices gathering dust in UK homes, claims report
A third of Brits holding onto old, unwanted devices for two to three years One-fifth of the nation not aware of tech trade-in for cash services Glasgow, London and Cardiff residents sitting on highest value of unused tech Brits are hoarding almost 150 million old, unused mobile phones and other tech devices worth a staggering…
8 in 10 small business owners want to be greener – but don’t know how
A study of 500 UK SME owners found despite 91 per cent believing it’s important to be sustainable, many struggle due to a lack of guidance (42 per cent), efficient carbon footprint data (37 per cent) and time (37 per cent). Furthermore, 83 per cent think the government needs to do more to educate and…
2 in 5 Brits more environmentally-conscious since pandemic, claims Mastercard
New research on environmental sustainability reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with 85% of people globally now willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability issues. According to the research commissioned by Mastercard, over two in five Brits (44%) are more conscious…
How to Reduce Airborne Diseases in Your Home or Work Place with Tech
The most direct and effective strategy to reduce the total concentration of airborne pathogens in the air is by reducing dust. Keep reading to learn more about tech-methods that are being used to help the spread of all types of airborne diseases. According to airborne particle companies, such as Filter King, the airborne transmission of…
Harvst launches app-controlled smart greenhouses
If you love the idea of owning a greenhouse but are put off by all the work that's involved in growing fruit and vegetables then a Welsh startup has a solution for you, according to Transition Earth. Harvst is a new-ish green-tech company which has just launched a range of smart, self-watering, climate-controlled mini greenhouses.…
7 Tech predictions for 2021 – private AI, rise of remote working
Technology has been our saviour this year, allowing us to continue to work and communicate, as well as contributing to the swift creation of a pandemic vaccine. But what does 2021 have in store? Pete Hanlon, Chief Technology Officer for Moneypenny predicts the following: #1 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL FIND ITS PLACE The trend for large…
Brits buying 145 million extra presents online
Brits are due to buy an extra 145 million presents online this year due to the Covid-19 crisis – meaning more than one billion presents will be purchased electronically. Experts have calculated that the excess packaging from all the presents being delivered online is going to see an additional 150,000 trips by delivery vans –…
Create Memories Whilst Sparing The Environment
One of the biggest aspects for any business at the moment is remaining as environmentally friendly as possible. Whether it’s halting the use of single use plastics or doing what you can to reduce your carbon footprint; being environmentally friendly is just as important as ensuring your staff are well taken care of too and…
