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Startup of the Week - Carverter
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th November 2020
Carverter is an online platform that’s on a mission to help us all to switch to greener cars sooner, by providing independent advice and comparisons in one handy place
With the UK set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030, it’s probably the right time for us all to either start to consider greener alternatives when we’re next buying a car or at the very least d...
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Unleash entrepreneurship to tackle eco-challenges
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th October 2020
Green Entrepreneurship report reveals that most entrepreneurs believe the shift to a greener economy represents an opportunity for business and a boost for the economy
Most small and medium-sized businesses believe there are financial opportunities in the shift to a greener economy and that they personally can benefit from them, according to new Opinium polling commissioned for Green En...
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2 British Startups selected for final of Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd September 2020The world-leading sustainability competition, Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge announces its finalists for 2020, including two startups from Britain
We've written previously about the shortlist for leading sustainability competition, the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge and now the finalists have just been announced. And we're delighted to reveal that two British startups Jiva Materials and S...
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7 British startups shortlisted for Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th June 2020The shortlist for this year’s Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge, a global annual sustainability competition is out, with 7 British startups in the 25 shortlisted.
This year’s shortlist for one of the world’s largest annual competitions in sustainability, Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge, has been officially revealed today. The international top 25 organisations now edge close...
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ZeroAvia Conducts UK's First Commercial-Scale Electric Flight
by: Startacus Admin ~ 23rd June 2020First electric-powered flight of commercial-scale aircraft from a UK airfield takes place...
Innovative news for the aviation industry with the announcement that ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation have conducted the first ever electric-powered flight of a commercial-scale aircraft carried out in the UK.
Yesterday’s test flight from Cranfield Airport is a s...
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British entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for world-leading sustainable business competition
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th March 2020
Green startups and entrepreneurs take note! Planet-saving startups and entrepreneurs can apply today to win up to €500,000 and a place on a six-month bespoke accelerator programme...
One of the world’s largest competitions in sustainable entrepreneurship, the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge is now open for entries. Green startups and entrepreneurs based in Britain can ap...
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Startup of the Week - ChargedUp
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2018ChargedUp - The innovative charging solution for your mobile phone that's building “the UK’s first power bank rental service.”
Ever had one of those days where you’re nowhere near home or work and you discover that you have little or no charge left on your phone?Yep. Us too.And it generally tends to be a day when we really need to make or receive an important call!Any...
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Effective Ways To Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd May 2018Earth Day officially occurs on April 22, but your company can reduce its carbon footprint all year-round. Start by implementing numerous eco-friendly practices into daily operations. Even small steps can make a big impact on the environment, and as a bonus, you’ll see a difference in your bottom line.
Use Less Paper
Paper can contribute up to 35 percent of your company's waste. Fortun...
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Chip[s] Board - an eco-friendly idea well baked
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th April 2018Chip[s] Board - The startup that's on a mission to find value where others see waste with their eco-friendly material made out of potato peel...It’s slow work, but the world is going through the process of realising that we need to rely more on green, eco-friendly, sustainable...well, everything possible, and making the switch where viable. Building materials, furniture, and cutlery might no...
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The Environment Now entrepreneurs share their stories
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th September 2017Earlier this week we highlighted that The Environment Now, a UK programme that funds unique digital ideas that aim to tackle environmental issues, was again open for applications. With the programme now running for over a year, (offering people aged 17-24 the opportunity to apply for a grant of £10K to benefit the environment), The Environment Now has a strong and growing cohort of young ent...
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