Northumbria University secures £250,000 in research funding to enhance sustainability in the construction industry through AI technologies. The project will develop “AI-driven decision-support systems” to help construction managers identify waste generation points, implement effective handling strategies, and assess project sustainability. Northumbria University said the systems will measure waste handling efficiency, resource utilisation, and adherence to sustainable practices. The £250,000 of research funding was secured in the latest Horizon MSCA call from the European Commission, The project, led by Dr Pablo Martinez Rodriguez from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria, aims to improve waste recycling efficiency, reduce landfill dependency, and promote circular economy principles across the globe.…

  Novelis Inc. says it has reduced CO2e emissions produced by the aluminium recycling furnace at its UK plant in Warrington by up to 90% by replacing natural gas with hydrogen fuel. The recent trial found using hydrogen instead of the same amount of natural gas when operating a melting furnace can reduce CO2e emissions by up to 90%. The aluminium recycler Novelis Inc. installed new burners, regenerators, and furnace lining material as part of the tests at its plant in Latchford, Warrington, which are part of a UK government decarbonisation programme. The demonstration project at Novelis Latchford is part of the UK government’s Industrial Fuel Switching Competition programme. Supported…

  Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre. By producing biofuel from its food waste, Sainsbury’s says it will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Waste processor RenECO currently works with Sainsbury’s to turn food waste that can’t be donated or used for animal feed into biogas via anaerobic digestion. Sainsbury’s said it will now use the biogas output of the anaerobic digestion to create a liquid biofuel suitable for HGVs. Today’s announcement underscores the power that collaboration has in driving impactful change across business. The supermarket said that the system…

  Influencers will urge young people not to vape as part of the UK Government’s nationwide campaign to highlight the health risks associated with vaping. The Love Your Lungs campaign aims to highlight the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction to13 to 18 year olds. The campaign will roll out primarily on social media and use influencers to speak directly to younger audiences. Last year, the UK Government announced the sale of disposable vapes will be banned from June 2025, as part of the “first step” on the road towards a circular economy. 10-year study to shed light on youth vaping The Department of Health and Social Care also announced…