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Polystyvert expands plastic recycling platform, renames itself UpSolv
Polystyvert expands recycling platform, renames itself UpSolv
Montreal-based Polystyvert will be changing its name to UpSolv as it shifts from recycling the plastic used to make Styrofoam to a wider range of commonly used plastics. UpSolv developed a process that dissolves and reforms polystyrene into reusable pellets.
E3 Lithium to develop Alberta Clearwater project in phases
E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) plans to build its Clearwater lithium extraction project in phases, a choice that will reduce risks and make it easier to secure financing, CEO Chris Doornbos said in a webinar on Wednesday.
Questor 2024 revenue down from 2023
Calgary-based emissions reduction technology company Questor Technology Inc. (QST-X) has announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Yearly revenue fell to $4.5 million, compared to $7.2 million in 2023.
Feb. extreme weather caused $260M in damage in E. Canada
A severe storm and mid-winter thaw in February that struck parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada caused over $260 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.
On The Run starts offering EV charging in Canada
On The Run, a North American network of convenience stores owned and operated by Parkland Corp., is now offering 400-kilowatt electric vehicle (EV) charging at a new location on 120 Street in Delta, B.C.
NFI announces new board leadership
Winnipeg-based electric bus maker NFI Group Inc. (NFI-T) announced that Colin Robertson, previously vice chair of the board, has been appointed chair of the board, succeeding Chan Galbato. Robertson formerly served as CEO of NFI's U.K. subsidiary Alexander Dennis.
EV charging networks fuel growth in remote parts of Canada
From northern British Columbia to southwestern Ontario, rural and Indigenous communities are driving a wave of new EV charging networks — and boosting local economic development along the way. Another EV network is in the works in northwestern Alberta.
How Polestar slashed EV carbon footprints by 25%
Manufacturing EVs and their batteries is an energy-intensive process. Polestar is working to reduce the impact of creating its vehicles and has achieved a 25 per cent reduction in the carbon emissions of every EV it sold since 2020.
Bezos-backed Slate Auto working on a $25K electric truck
In addition to space travel, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has his eye on the auto industry. He’s reportedly backing Slate Auto, an EV startup focused on building a compact electric truck for around US$25,000.
Turning your back on ESG will hurt in the long run
COLUMN: If you’re a commercial property owner and feel overwhelmed by the number, scope and cost of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused certifications and disclosures, you're not alone. The right recognition strategy can make it easier to decide what’s best.
Trade war could boost mass timber in B.C.: developer
As Canadian softwood lumber gets squeezed out of the U.S. market, B.C. homebuilders should seize the opportunity to embrace mass timber construction, according to an announcement by Vancouver-based Adera Development.
Elbows up for responsible env. management in mining
It’s a curious time for Canadians as we face off for a trade war started by our former best friends, while we try to do the right thing for the environment by meeting our emissions targets and decarbonization deadlines.
Guelph officials eye greener development standards
As Guelph, Ont.’s population grows, city officials want developers to step up their environmental sustainability efforts. That’s the goal behind an initiative to enhance the city’s green development standards.
SBTi wants more small companies to set net-zero goals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a new categorization model based on company size. The new Category B includes small and micro enterprises with less than US$50 million in annual revenue and fewer than 250 employees.
Renewable fuels firm Global Clean Energy files bankruptcy
California-based Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (GCEH), a publicly traded renewable fuels producer, has filed bankruptcy with a plan that hands control of the business to its lenders and engineering firm CTCI Americas Inc.
Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution
Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon are all locked in a race to see who can zero out their carbon pollution first. Apple (AAPL-Q) reported on Wednesday that it is more than halfway there.
AI chipmaking emissions surged fourfold in 2024: Greenpeace
Emissions generated from the production of semiconductors that underpin artificial intelligence (AI) services grew more than fourfold in 2024, according to a Greenpeace analysis of company and publicly available data.
U.S. orders halt on construction of N.Y. offshore wind project
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered a halt to construction of Equinor's Empire Wind project off the coast of New York, saying information suggested the Biden administration approved it without enough environmental analysis.
Could robots help offshore wind take off in Japan?
Tokyo-based Full Depth has developed a robot that can inspect the underwater infrastructure of offshore wind turbines. The robot's camera sends video to a laptop so that the operator can look for cracks and other damage, or signs of instability.
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