Environment & Sustainability – Page 11
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NewsDura’s new eco-friendly decking
Dura Composites has expanded its decking range to include Dura Desk Resist, a co-extruded board with a 360° outer angle.
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NewsBoat made from bottles wins green award
Polythene film recycler, RPC bpi recycled products and environmental charity, Hubbub, have won a Green Apple Environment Award 2018 for its 100% recycled plastic boat.
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NewsMaize cob used in hand cleaner
LIQUI MOLY has launched a new more environmentally friendly hand cleaner.
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NewsNew hydrophobic coatings from August Race
August Race has expanded its core marine maintenance adding four hydrophobic coatings.
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NewsAlex Thomson newbuild will have zero emissions
Alex Thomson Racing has underlined its commitment to sustainability by declaring an ambition to race around the world without the use of fossil fuels on its new IMOCA 60 yacht.
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NewsSonihull takes part in marine growth trial
A combination of three eco-friendly measures will keep a boat’s hull in perfect condition and free from marine growth, according to NRG Marine.
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NewsChemical background helps develop cleaning products
C-Quip has launched a new range of eco-friendly cleaning products from SLEEK Clean Care.
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NewsMarlec celebrates 40 years in renewable energy
Preserving the environment is an important consideration for all, but one company in the marine sector, Marlec, has given it top priority for 40 years.
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NewsFuel cells give power in all-weathers
Although the term fuel cell may conjure up visions of fossil-fuel and so contradict the definition of environmentally-friendly, these electricity producers are one of the most efficient and clean sources of electrical power, reports fuel cell distributor and consultancy, Fuel Cell Systems.
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NewsSolar panels – a win, win scenario
The marine sector needs to understand the full benefits of solar technology, says designer and manufacturer, Solar Technology International.
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NewsWind and lights give power boost
With boats carrying an increasing amount of essential electric equipment which inevitably drain batteries even faster, owners and crews must maximise the power of nature while finding ways to reduce their onboard consumption.
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NewsFuel cells are silent and lightweight
Reliable off-grid power is a challenge on-board yachts and sailboats.
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NewsNew Watt & Sea hydrogenerator
In order to ensure effective power management at sea without harming the environment, distributor Technical Marine Supplies has added the new Watt & Sea POD 600 hydrogenerator to its range.
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NewsSector must ‘clean up’ its act
If the marine sector was inspected by the education watchdog Ofsted for its use of environmentally-friendly cleaning products it would be given the lowest grade possible, ‘inadequate’, says Ecoworks Marine MD, Scott Johnson.
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NewsSMG adds Solar Technology to its portfolio
In a world where the consequences of a throw- away society is starting to become evident, consumers are increasingly looking for products to help reduce their impact on the earth’s environment.
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NewsSeabin wages war on ocean litter
Reducing the ever-growing amount of plastic and litter in our oceans is something we’ve yet to tackle on a global scale, yet one firm, Seabin is waging it owns war on these pollutants with increasing success.
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NewsEcological solutions from C-Quip
With marine trade distributors increasingly being lobbied by customers to offer environmentally-friendly products, C-Quip is reminding boaters about its range of ecological De-Oil-It cleaning solutions.
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NewsLand Rover BAR install the UK's first ‘Seabin’
The UK’s first Seabin has been installed on the Land Rover BAR team’s pontoon in Portsmouth.
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NewsEfoy Comfort fuel cells powering Mini Transat
More than 50% of boats taking part in the Mini Transat race are using SFC Energy’s Efoy Comfort fuel cells.
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NewsNot all PV panels are made the same
The flexible solar cells made in Italy by Gioco Solutions uses a patented process to reduce the occurrence of micro cracks and hot spots.
