Does nanotechnology have the potential to produce more beneficial environmental impacts than traditional technology? Five applications were subject to detailed investigation, focussing on greenhouse gas reduction, in this Defra commissioned study: fuel additives, solar cells, the hydrogen economy, batteries and insulation.
Read MoreThis report quantifies business resource efficiency opportunities in the UK economy, focussing on efficiency savings that require low or no financial investment whilst reducing the quantity of waste produced or the consumption of energy or water.
Read MoreWe examined the best environmental option for disposal of container cullet recovered from the UK waste stream, and found that returning it to domestic container glass manufacturers for remelting was best. However, the amount of cullet that can be directed into domestic remelt is limited by the colour imbalance between the glass being recovered and that being produced.
Read MoreThis report looks at the impact of transport and packaging on the life cycle emissions of CO2 of imported wine, and demonstrates the significant carbon benefits from such activities as shipping wine in bulk and the lightweighting of glass wine bottles.
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