Environment & Sustainability – Page 9

  • Afeco's new product helps wastewater treatment systems work more effectively Photo: Afeco
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    Clean wastewater better the green way

    2019-04-12T09:48:00Z

    Engineering services provider Afeco has launched a filter system to ensure wastewater treatments work effectively, minimising pollution.

  • Dad's Boats pedal boats are designed so that two people can face each other whilst pedalling Photo: Dad's Boats
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    Pollution-free pedal power in Norfolk

    2019-03-15T14:36:00Z

    Norfolk-based family firm, Dad’s Boats, is making waves with its environmentally-friendly pedal boat which allows two people to face each other and pedal in comfort.

  • WhisperPower has expanded its solar panel range Photo: WhisperPower
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    WhisperPower expands range of solar panels

    2019-03-08T11:25:00Z

    To meet increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, WhisperPower is continuing the expansion of its range with the addition of new solar panels and change regulators.

  • Marine 16's new range of biodegradeable cleaning products Photo: Marine 16
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    Marine 16 aims to refill, reuse, recycle

    2019-01-17T13:50:00Z

    Marine 16 has launched a range of refillable biodegradeable cleaners aimed at reducing plastic waste.

  • Dura Composites has expanded its decking range Photo: Dura Composites
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    Dura’s new eco-friendly decking

    2019-01-11T11:03:00Z

    Dura Composites has expanded its decking range to include Dura Desk Resist, a co-extruded board with a 360° outer angle.

  • Michael Bennet (l) from PGT Reclaimed from Vietnam presents the Green Apple Award to Plaswood's Katherine Lorek-Wallace and Hubbub's Adam Robinson Photo: The Green Organisation
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    Boat made from bottles wins green award

    2018-12-10T11:48:00Z

    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.

  • Maize cob meal is used in LIQUI MOLY's hand cleaner
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    Maize cob used in hand cleaner

    2018-12-03T16:12:00Z

    LIQUI MOLY has launched a new more environmentally friendly hand cleaner.

  • August Race has added hydrophobic coatings to its range
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    New hydrophobic coatings from August Race

    2018-11-08T16:41:00Z

    August Race has expanded its core marine maintenance adding four hydrophobic coatings.

  • HUGO BOSS
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    Alex Thomson newbuild will have zero emissions

    2018-10-24T16:26:00Z

    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.

  • Three eco-friendly measures will keep a boat’s hull free from marine growth
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    Sonihull takes part in marine growth trial

    2018-10-15T14:45:00Z

    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.

  • C-Quip has launched a new range of eco-friendly cleaning products from SLEEK Clean Care.
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    Chemical background helps develop cleaning products

    2018-09-24T14:56:00Z

    C-Quip has launched a new range of eco-friendly cleaning products from SLEEK Clean Care.

  • The Rutland 1200 wind charger gives boat owners freedom of power from mains hook ups
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    Marlec celebrates 40 years in renewable energy

    2018-04-25T11:10:00Z

    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.

  • Fuel cells require no maintenance or hole drilling for cooling water circulation or exhaust
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    Fuel cells give power in all-weathers

    2018-04-24T15:58:00Z

    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.

  • Solar panels maximise the life of onboard batteries
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    Solar panels – a win, win scenario

    2018-04-24T15:57:00Z

    The marine sector needs to understand the full benefits of solar technology, says designer and manufacturer, Solar Technology International.

  • The LE-450 generates 20% more power
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    Wind and lights give power boost

    2018-04-24T15:56:00Z

    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.

  • TMS has added the new Watt & Sea POD 600 hydrogenerator to its range
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    New Watt & Sea hydrogenerator

    2018-04-24T15:55:00Z

    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.

  • When a battery’s charge level drops below a pre-defined threshold, the fuel cell automatically starts to recharge it
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    Fuel cells are silent and lightweight

    2018-04-24T15:55:00Z

    Reliable off-grid power is a challenge on-board yachts and sailboats.

  • Ecoworks replaces undesirable ingredients with eco-solvents, plant and fermentation extracts
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    Sector must ‘clean up’ its act

    2018-04-18T10:22:00Z

    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.

  • SMG is distributing Solar Technology's range of solar panels
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    SMG adds Solar Technology to its portfolio

    2018-04-18T10:10:00Z

    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.

  • Floating rubbish is sucked into the Seabin
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    Seabin wages war on ocean litter

    2018-04-18T10:10:00Z

    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.