Marketplace
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Ultimate Cell praised for its vital role in the HS2 supply chain
Transport
Matt Denham, the Procurement and Supply Chain Director for HS2, has praised the role of Ultimate Cell for its successful delivery in the supply chain for Britain's largest infrastructure project.
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Watertech China 2025
Trade Shows & Conferences
About WATERTECH CHINA
WATERTECH CHINA is the world's largest international exhibition for process, drinking & wastewater. As the annual feast of the water treatment industry, the 3-day trade show, which covers display area of 190,000 sqm, not only brings together 2,500+ exhibitors around the world, but also attracts 100,000 professionals from 100+ countries and regions. It is held on June 4-6, at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai. -
Proactive maintenance success demonstrated in innovation showcase
Water
Insights from a successful partnership between Xylem and Yorkshire Water, that has led to 51% reduction in reactive pumping station visits, will be shared during an online innovation showcase.
- College a UK first with defib cabinet run on solar and wind Sustainable Building & Living
Princethorpe College First UK Education Provider to Install Turtle's Wind and Solar Powered Defib Cabinet
- College a UK first with defib cabinet run on solar and wind Sustainable Building & Living
Pollution
Washing clothes and driving cars could contribute up to 30% of the 'plastic soup' polluting the earth's oceans and – in many of the world's richest countries – invisible particles from sources including tyres, synthetic textiles or city dust are a bigger source of marine plastic pollution than plastic waste, according to a new IUCN report.
A coalition of environmentalists have found big loopholes for tiny microbeads in the UK Government's proposed ban.
Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS) is taking part in trials to show the treatability of the mine water from the historical closed tin mine at South Crofty in Cornwall. Once completed, the results will be used to show the viability of dewatering and the reopening of the mine.
A 400 per cent rise in wet wipes on beaches is putting marine life at risk and pushing up water bills, claim the Marine Conservation Society, who are campaigning to banish confusing labelling.
A Derbyshire recycling firm failed to adequately control the amount of waste on site posing a fire risk and resulting in a fly infestation. The company continued committing offences even when they were already under investigation by the Environment Agency following complaints from the public.
Pollution monitoring technology inside a 'Smogmobile' has shown that drivers may be exposed to more harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution inside their vehicles than if they walked on the road outside!
Research has found that more than 80% of ocean plastic comes from land-based sources rather than from perceived sources such as fisheries and fishing vessels. Furthermore, of that 80%, three-quarters comes from uncollected waste - but with intelligent efforts this can be prevented say a business environment group.
A water company has become the first in the country to take to the skies in a bid to cut pollution of our beaches and coastal waters.
Aerial mapping company Bluesky has supported a major research project by scientists from the University of Leicester into the role of trees on pollution dispersion.
Environmental campaigners are toasting consumer power because leading UK retailers have pledged to phase out plastic microbeads from own-brand cosmetic and beauty products - they pose a major threat to marine wildlife.
