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New framework developed to allow rapid evaluation of decarbonisation technologies towards net zero

A new novel high-level framework is set to improve efficiency in life cycle assessment. In a new paper, the stakeholder-driven framework is applied to an aviation case study. This study is funded by BAE Systems.
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Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
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Liang Kong attends the 2024 Hydrogen UK Conference

Liang Kong, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC), attended the annual Hydrogen UK Conference on 12 March 2024.
IACMI visiting the University.

IACMI - The Composite Institute visit to the University of Sheffield

The representatives of IACMI - The Composite Institute visited the University of Sheffield on 5 March2024.
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Costa Coffee commission independent research with AREC to understand paper cup recycling and disposal

There is extensive debate in industry and increasing public interest in the environmental impact of the paper cup.
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AREC in Partnership with Microsoft Launches SCEnAT+ in London

An innovative tool launched by the University of Sheffield in partnership with Microsoft is helping organisations to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains.
Wind turbines

BBC Breakfast invites AREC Director Lenny Koh to talk about UK’s ‘greenest’ summer

AREC Director Lenny Koh made another appearance on BBC Breakfast.

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SCEnAT 4.0 for Industry 4.0
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Blockchain enabling Transparency in Supply Chain

Lockchain - the technology that underpins Bitcoin - has provided an alternative currency for monetary exchange.