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EGA signs agreement with American University of Sharjah for research on using waste to improve soils

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Emirates Global Aluminium has signed an agreement with the American University of Sharjah to research the use of organic wastes in improving soil properties for plant growth.

Scientists from the AUS College of Engineering will study the conversion [...] 

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VTT developed a fully bio-based material to replace fossil-based plastics in thermally formable products

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VTT has developed a thermally formable, biodegradable material, which is 100% bio-based. Its suitability for applications such as furniture makes it an attractive alternative to wood and biocomposite materials available in the market, not only because [...] 

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One Planet SWF Working Group Publishes Framework on Climate Change

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President Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway convened a roundtable discussion with the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group (One Planet SWF Group) at the Elysée Palace followed by a press conference, to mark [...] 

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Schneider Named 2018 Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner for 10th Consecutive Year

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With its strong commitment to prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Schneider has long been known as a leader in going green. In recognition of its commitment to reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency and holding itself to rigorous testing [...] 

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Worlds insurers launch commitment to protect World Heritage Sites

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UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI)—the largest collaborative initiative between the United Nations and the insurance industry—in partnership with WWF and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [...] 

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Abu Dhabi Can be World Leaders in Environmentally-Friendly Healthcare

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Abu Dhabi has an opportunity to play a leading role in developing environmentally-friendly healthcare practices that could have an international impact, according to experts speaking at a talk in the emirate.

Globally, the healthcare sector is interconnected [...] 

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Residents of the UAE exchanged around 1.5 million items through dubizzle in 2016, giving products a second life and reducing the UAE’s ecological footprint by over 3.26 million tons of CO2 emissions

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In 2016, 1.5 million items were exchanged on dubizzle which have directly curbed over 3.26 million tons of CO2 emissions. This number is equivalent to around 85 million trees grown for a period of 10 years, which is double the number of Palm [...] 

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The City of Paris and Groupe Renault share their vision of new urban electric mobility services

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This unprecedented approach between a metropolis and Europe’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer testifies to a shared vision of the future of mobility, in the face of challenges such as public health, climate change, easier travel, accessibility [...] 

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Building Energy to take part in the Africa Energy Forum

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Building Energy, a multinational company operating as a Globally Integrated IPP in the Renewable Energy Industry, will be a sponsor of the 19th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF), the global investment conference for Africa’s power, energy, infrastructure [...] 

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Sharp Constructs Mega Solar Plant in Jakabaring Sports City, Indonesia

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Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation(1) announced the completion of a mega solar power plant inside Jakabaring Sports City, a sports complex in Palembang, South Sumatra, Republic of Indonesia. A collaboration with local energy solutions company Perusahaan [...] 

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