sustainable Archives - Page 11 of 16

by Sean Loo May 31, 2023

Featured, Tech

Stellantis invests in Lyten breakthrough lithium-sulfur EV battery technology.

Stellantis N.V. and Lyten, Inc. have joined forces to accelerate the commercialization of Lyten's revolutionary 3D Graphene™ applications for the mobility industry. Lyten, known for its pioneering work in three-dimensional (3D) Graphene, aims to harness the material's unique tunability to enhance vehicle performance and customer experience while contributing to the decarbonisation of the transportation sector. What sets Lyten apart is its Lithium-Sulfur batteries, which stand out from traditional lithium-ion batteries by eliminating ...

by Sean Loo May 30, 2023

Featured, Living

Singaporeans are ranked world’s no. 1!… for using 467 million plastic bottles every year.

Quenching your thirst has become more than just a trend; it's a powerful step towards a healthier lifestyle. But for us Singaporeans, this habit comes at a hefty price tag, and in the form of plastic bottles. Believe it or not, we are the world champions of bottled water consumption, splurging an astonishing S$1,800 per person in 2021! That's enough plastic bottles to fill a whopping 94 Olympic-sized swimming pools. And ...

by Sean Loo May 28, 2023

Uncategorized

weather too hot? stay cool in this heatwave with SnowSlumber mattresses.

Say hello to SnowSlumber, the coldest and most comfortable mattress, built for Singapore’s heat. Are sweaty, warm nights disturbing your sleep? Gotta get out of that unbearable heat wave right? Well, we might have something that will pique your interest. SnowSlumber is a Singapore premium mattress brand that comes with cold engineering to encourage better sleep and more comfortable nights. The company’s main product, the Snow Luxury Hybrid Mattress, uses ActivSnow+ Material, ...

by Sean Loo May 28, 2023

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Bentley’s honey production reaches one million bees.

To celebrate World Bee Day, Bentley announced the expansion of the Excellence Centre for Honey Production in Crewe, now hosting one million bees. In partnership with ‘Buckley Bees’, Bentley installed a colony of 120,000 indigenous honey bees as part of the British marque’s (#GOTOZERO) sustainable strategy. The expansion increases the colony size of the famous ‘Bentley Bees’ from 600,000 to over 1 million through the installation of seven new bee hives, with ...

by raeanne May 26, 2023

Featured, Living

#WeGotThis – youth ideas on sustainability that come to life.

WWF-Singapore and Temasek Foundation launched the #WeGotThis programme to inspire youths further to take action on sustainability-related causes they feel passionate about. Over 2 in 5 youths are interested in Global Warming and Environmental Issues, causing it to be the third most important social issue among youths. One in two respondents from the TODAY Youth Survey 2022 were actively taking steps to combat climate change. It is incredibly clear that youths are ...

by Sean Loo May 19, 2023

Featured, Tech

heat powered by electricity? BMW plant reducing CO2 through power-to-heat technology.

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, BMW's plant in Dingolfing is now operating an electrically heated 'power-to-heat' ring hearth furnace, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions. This state-of-the-art electric furnace, with its innovative power-to-heat technology, has the potential to save approximately 300 tonnes of CO2 annually compared to its gas-powered counterparts. Marc Sielemann, the director of the Dingolfing component plant, emphasised the long-term vision behind this investment, stating that the ...

by Sean Loo May 14, 2023

Featured, Tech

saving the planet from your phone? URECA launches mobile-based climate investing platform.

URECA has launched its climate investing platform that aims to leverage new technologies and empower individuals to take climate action. URECA, a Singapore-headquartered climate tech company, has recently announced the launch of its climate investing platform for web, Android and iOS smartphones. This platform aims to leverage new technologies to make investing in the international carbon credit markets more accessible to everyone, empowering individuals to take climate action. With carbon credits to ...

by Sean Loo May 14, 2023

Featured, News

hydrogen for the future with HIMA and NUS.

As Singapore explores different biofuels in the midst of moving towards low-carbon energy sources, hydrogen has been earmarked to potentially power domestic transport demands in the transition towards net zero by 2050. Transport demands have always been a huge generator of carbon emissions. Your daily convenient commute to work and back often translates to irreversible carbon pollution, damaging our atmosphere. However, what if that could change in the future? That is where ...

by Sean Loo May 6, 2023

Featured, Rides

this is the new 2024 Peugeot e-2008 facelift.

B-segment SUVs represent one of the hottest global markets, so Peugeot wants to make sure its e-2008 remains fresh and competitive against its competitors. There weren’t any drastic changes to the car, but the mid-cycle facelift aligns the model to Peugeot’s latest visual identity, first introduced with the 508 earlier this year. Fresh new claws New claw-like triple vertical lights are built into the bumper's glossy black inserts, matching up with the front ...

by raeanne April 28, 2023

Featured, Living

would you return your e-commerce packaging? WWF-Singapore says yes.

Recent pilot initiative spearheaded by WWF-Singapore highlights consumers’ willingness to opt for reusable e-commerce packaging, with a return rate of over 50%. Plastic is one of the greatest contributors to waste here in Singapore, with about 900 million kg of waste being discarded every year. In fact, packaging waste contributes to about one-third of household waste generated locally, with 2-3% of packaging waste coming from e-commerce. While it might seem like ...