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Microplastics found in previously “pristine” Antarctic water, air and sediments.

Microplastics have been discovered in the water, air, and sediment of the Antarctic by a research trip. Each and every sample had some level of microp

Microplastics have been discovered in the water, air, and sediment of the Antarctic by a research trip. Each and every sample had some level of microplastic contamination. By far the most common, with a presence in 60% of samples, were polyester fibres. Fragments of nylon, polypropylene, and acrylic were found to make up the majority of the other contaminants. The majority of microplastics seem to have arrived from South America. The expeditions results cast doubt on the conventional wisdom that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current shields the majority of Antarctica from pollution affecting other oceans. This week, representatives from more than 150 governments will gather to draught a global, legally binding document on plastic pollution. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

OzHarvest Ventures leads $18 million fundraiser for food recycling facility

OzHarvest Ventures hopes to raise $18 million for a Sydney Food Recycle facility. The partnership will acquire the intellectual property rights for tr

OzHarvest Ventures hopes to raise $18 million for a Sydney Food Recycle facility. The partnership will acquire the intellectual property rights for transforming food waste into poultry feed. Since its inception in 2004, OzHarvest has given 220 million meals to Australians. The first facility will be capable of processing 100 tonnes of food waste per day and converting it into highquality, biosecure animal feed. If everything goes as planned, she estimates that the facility in New Yorks Hudson Yards will be fully operational in 18 months. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Peru is tackling water scarcity with naturebased solutions and is leading the way in Latin America

The Peruvian city of Moyobamba is well known for its innovative naturebased solution NbS project, which involves charging residents for water and usin

The Peruvian city of Moyobamba is well known for its innovative naturebased solution NbS project, which involves charging residents for water and using the money to finance conservation efforts to protect the areas water resources. In order to address concerns with water scarcity, such as those in Moyobamba, the Environment Ministry of Peru and other environmental organisations have been striving to scale up NbS throughout the nation. Water utilities inclusion in the NbS plans, as recommended by the World Resources Institute for the success of scaled NbS efforts, has contributed to Moyobambas success. Although NbS programmes have drawn criticism for failing to address the primary causes of climate change, project developers in Peru contend that this need not be the case. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Allegros thirdquarter profit rises as the Polish company returns to growth

Allegro ALEP.WA, Polands largest ecommerce platform, announced a gain in thirdquarter core profit on Wednesday, led by a recovery in the companys impo

Allegro ALEP.WA, Polands largest ecommerce platform, announced a gain in thirdquarter core profit on Wednesday, led by a recovery in the companys important home market, as shipping costs were reduced and gross merchandise value increased. Allegro noted that gross merchandise value GMV, an industry indicator used to assess transaction volumes, increased 21% in Poland to 12.01 billion zlotys. The company reported a net loss after recording a 2.3 billion zloty writedown due to a more than half drop in the value of its investments in Mall and WE|DO. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

South Africa is switching to solar energy to help end power outages

The South African government is attempting to increase the countrys solarpower generation capacity. So far, solar accounts for only 0.9% of total ener

The South African government is attempting to increase the countrys solarpower generation capacity. So far, solar accounts for only 0.9% of total energy consumption in a country that receives eight to ten hours of sunlight per day on average. Solar panels can provide power to many rural homes that are not connected to the grid. Art Solar, a South African solar energy company, has opened a new facility in Durban that can produce 650,000 solar panels per year. Despite the fact that its panels are more expensive than lowerquality imports, it supplies private homes and businesses. Zola Electric intends to build selfcontained minigrids for villages and other communities. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Gland Pharma announces the acquisition of European group Cenexi for 120 million euros, shares fall 4.37%

Gland Pharma Limited, a contract development and manufacturing company focused on generic injectables, has announced the acquisition of Cenexi Group t

Gland Pharma Limited, a contract development and manufacturing company focused on generic injectables, has announced the acquisition of Cenexi Group through its wholly owned subsidiary Gland Pharma International PTE, Singapore. The acquisition will aid in the expansion of the companys footprint and the acceleration of its product portfolio in the European market. Gland Pharma has been looking to establish a manufacturing presence in Europe. Cenexis proposed acquisition would be Glands first international acquisition. The acquisition gives the company access to cuttingedge knowhow and development capabilities in sterile forms, such as ophthalmic gel, needleless injectors, and hormones. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Tata is in talks to buy Wistrons factory in India for up to $613m

The Economic Times business newspaper said Wednesday that Tata Group is in talks to buy Wistron Corps 3231.TW sole manufacturing site in India for up

The Economic Times business newspaper said Wednesday that Tata Group is in talks to buy Wistron Corps 3231.TW sole manufacturing site in India for up to 50 billion rupees $612.6 million, citing people familiar with the discussions. If a bid to buy the facility in the southern Indian state of Karnataka fails, Tata may consider a joint venture with Taiwans Wistron, one of Apple Incs AAPL.O top sellers in India, according to the newspaper, which cited sources close to Tata. According to the article, Tata Electronics, a unit of the salttosoftware conglomerate Tata Group, already sells components to Apple from its Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu, which borders Karnataka. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

South Africa is turning to solar energy to help end power outages

The South African government is attempting to increase the nations production of solar power. Only 11% of South Africas electricity is now generated f

The South African government is attempting to increase the nations production of solar power. Only 11% of South Africas electricity is now generated from renewable sources, principally wind. In a nation that receives eight to ten hours of sunlight on average each day, solar energy accounts for just 0.9% of all energy used thus far. Art Solar, a company situated in Durban, began operations 12 years ago by manufacturing solar panels under a Bosch licence. Together with a fellow German business, Talesun, it currently produces panels for the South African and global markets. According to general manager Viren Gosai, the governments promotion of solar energy has given the business the confidence to launch a new facility. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          



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