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ScottishPower Renewables to Develop World’s First Tidal Power Arrray

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ScottishPower Renewables is planning to develop a 10MW tidal power array in The Sound of Islay on Scotland’s west coast. The project, the first of its kind in the world, envisages generating enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of the whole island. It is also the first tidal array project to be approved by … Read more

PepsiCo Develops World's First 100% Plant-Based, Sustainable PET Bottle

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PepsiCo has developed the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based, fully renewable resources, enabling the company to manufacture a beverage container with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. According to PepsiCo, its ‘green’ bottle is 100% recyclable and far surpasses existing industry technologies. The bottle is made from bio-based raw materials, including switch … Read more