innova Choosing between established and innovative policy measures: controlling invasive species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:41:02 +0100 Assessing the potential of new environmental management tools often brings an ???innovation dilemma???: is it better to stick with what is known to work, or to implement new measures that are potentially more effective, but also more uncertain? Researchers have proposed an approach to deal with these dilemmas, and applied it to the case study of an invasive species programme in the US. Full Article
innova Eco-innovation encouraged by regulatory measures and R&D — especially important for Eastern Europe By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 29 June 2017 9:23:19 GMT The factors enabling eco-innovation have been analysed across 19 European countries in a new study. Regulations and environmental subsidies were found to be more important factors in Eastern Europe than in wealthier Western European countries. External research and development (R&D) was also more relevant in Eastern Europe, demonstrating the need for specific technology transfers from other countries and competitors. Full Article
innova Innovative ways to reduce CO2 emissions from the cement industry By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:51 +0100 Technological advances in European cement production could reduce energy consumption by up to 10% and CO2 emissions by 4%, according to a new analysis. The research suggests that initial costs of some of the pending technological improvements could be recouped in as little as a year. Full Article
innova Barriers to installing innovative energy systems in existing housing stock identified By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:04:42 +0100 Several barriers to upgrading existing social housing with innovative energy systems (IES) have been identified by a study of eight large-scale renovation projects in the Netherlands. These include a lack of trust between stakeholders, opposition from tenants on grounds of increased costs or delays, or poor experience with previous energy projects. Full Article
innova Waste prevention through eco-innovation in production and consumption By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:07:17 GMT Eco-innovations which help prevent the production of waste are explored in a recent German study. It considers the drivers and barriers to the uptake of material efficiency measures in businesses, green procurement and product leasing schemes. Full Article
innova Greater participation and technological innovation may improve waste management in Naples By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 01 June 2017 9:23:19 GMT A participatory approach to waste management has been tested in Naples, Italy, a city which has experienced ongoing problems with the collection of municipal waste. This study tested a toolkit, which uses stakeholder engagement to improve waste-management decision-making. Residents and other stakeholders supported the use of a technological innovation to develop biomass fuel from municipal waste. Full Article
innova Green energy: demand drives innovation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:06:26 +0100 The growing demand for power generated from renewable energy sources also drives innovation in the sector, according to research on the German renewables industry. An increase in the number of patents granted for green technologies in Germany was linked to both increased demand – driven by renewable energy policies – and increased public spending on the sector. Full Article
innova Climate-smart agri-technology innovations: how to increase uptake By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:12:34 GMT ‘Climate-smart agriculture’ aims to sustainably increase agricultural production and increase resilience to climate change. One aspect focuses on climate-smart technologies. This study interviewed users and producers of these technologies, highlighting barriers to adoption and possible means of overcoming them, including increasing awareness, user-focused design and changes to policy. Full Article
innova How eco-innovations improve environmental performance within and across sectors By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 12 April 2018 9:23:19 GMT A team of Italian scientists has published a study highlighting the important role of intersectoral linkages and eco-innovations in shaping industry’s environmental performance (a measure of its ability to meet environmental targets and objectives) across Europe. The research indicates that eco-innovation can produce positive effects, both directly (in the sector where it is developed) and indirectly (in linked sectors at home and abroad). These insights are relevant to corporate and policy governance strategies aimed at maximising the environmental and economic potential of novel green technologies. Full Article
innova Household energy policies promote energy-efficient innovation in industry By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 03 May 2018 9:23:19 GMT In addition to reducing carbon emissions, policies promoting efficient energy use can encourage innovation in the manufacturing sector. This study evaluated the innovation effect of household energy policies using a comprehensive dataset of 21 European countries. The results show that policies such as financial subsidies and product labels can promote the development of sustainable-energy technologies. Full Article
innova What helps SMEs to eco-innovate? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wedn, 12 January 2020 11:23:19 GMT How is it possible to become eco-innovative as a small-to-medium enterprise (SME)? What benefits could eco-innovations bring to your company? Together SMEs make up over 99% of all enterprises in the EU, accounting for two-thirds of total employment. Though the environmental footprints of individual firms may be relatively small, their collective impact is much more significant. Full Article
innova Link between weather and chronic pain is emerging through innovative smartphone research By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:42:34 +0000 Preliminary findings from a mass participation study have indicated a link between weather conditions - specifically rain and lack of sunshine - and chronic pain. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
innova Green innovations could cut carbon emissions from road projects by a third By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:18:14 GMT Carbon emissions from Dutch road networks could be reduced by almost a third if more innovative materials and processes were used, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed the potential benefits associated with 10 innovations in road construction and maintenance, and compared them to conventional materials and processes. Full Article
innova Support eco-innovation by communicating future markets By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:27:34 GMT A recent analysis of the barriers to eco-innovation has indicated that uncertainty about future market demand for innovation holds back commercialisation of eco-innovations. Policy could solve this problem cost-effectively by helping communicate future market needs to innovators, which could bring together public and private purchasers to indicate future demand. Full Article
innova Environmental policies to stimulate technological innovation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:57:11 +0100 Environmental policies must provide the right incentives for the development of innovative technologies that reduce pollution and mitigate the effects of climate change. A recent study has investigated the characteristics of policies that are likely to encourage green innovation and concluded that those that are stringent, predictable and flexible are the most effective. Full Article
innova How regulation of innovation can lead to sustainable development By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:32 +0100 The contribution of technical innovation to sustainable development requires integrated, long-term policy to unlock industry from previous business models and practices, according to a new analysis. The researchers suggest adopting a multi-purpose policy practice that integrates industrial policy, environmental policy and trade initiatives. Full Article
innova Choosing between established and innovative policy measures: controlling invasive species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:08 +0100 Assessing the potential of new environmental management tools often brings an ‘innovation dilemma’: is it better to stick with what is known to work, or to implement new measures that are potentially more effective, but also more uncertain? Researchers have proposed an approach to deal with these dilemmas, and applied it to the case study of an invasive species programme in the US. Full Article
innova Innovative funding mechanisms for urban brownfield regeneration analysed By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 15:41:18 +0100 A recent study highlights the role of the public sector in encouraging private investment in natural and cultural brownfield regeneration projects by analysing four models of financing: public-private partnerships, land value finance mechanisms, urban development funds and impact investment funds. Local governments, it is suggested, are well placed to identify and select the most suitable financing mechanisms for redevelopment projects. Full Article
innova Governance of new technologies: recommendations for responsible innovation in nanotechnology By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:12:34 GMT Effective risk governance is important when developing new technologies. This study assessed the approaches to governance of nanotechnology in Europe, based on a comprehensive review of literature and practices, complemented by discussions with key stakeholders. The study provides a new analytical framework for exploring the strengths and weaknesses of governance strategies and makes recommendations specific to nanotechnology. Full Article
innova Drivers of renewable energy innovation in the EU By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 23 Feb 2017 9:23:19 GMT The effects of market regulation and environmental policy on eight types of renewable energy in the EU are identified in a study which examines nearly three decades’ worth of data. The researchers found that reducing entry barriers is a major driver of renewable energy innovation and that the ability of environmental policy to promote renewable energy innovation depends on the technology; for example, quota systems appear to work better with older technologies. Full Article
innova Innovation in the European water sector By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 9:23:19 GMT How do we safeguard both water quality and quantity? This brief looks at the best ways to recycle and re-use water, the latest water treatment technologies, and innovation within water governance itself. Full Article
innova Implementation of innovative, resource-efficient urban water systems depends on wide-ranging cooperation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 16 November 2017 9:23:19 GMT New technology that makes energy capture from waste water and re-use of grey water possible can contribute to energy- and resource efficiency — but the widespread application of such technology requires a new, collaborative approach, shows a new study. Taking radical innovation in urban water systems beyond the pilot stage will require cooperation between a variety of stakeholders, suggest the findings of expert interviews and workshops. Full Article
innova How all–in migration to public cloud accelerated digital innovation at Tata Global Beverages By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-05-27T08:00:00+05:30 TGBL has transitioned its complete infrastructure landscape on public cloud to enable digital transformation across our business. It translated into benefits like infrastructure flexibility and elasticity and what’s more helped TGBL realize 15% reduction in infrastructure hosting and managed services cost. Full Article
innova Biswabrata Chakravorty, CIO, IndusInd Bank, pioneers innovative video, gesture banking By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-09-24T07:00:00+05:30 In conversation with ETCIO, Biswabrata Chakravorty, CIO, IndusInd bank shares how innovative and cutting-edge modes of banking such as video, gesture, and Whatsapp are all adding to customer experience. Full Article
innova Enabling business outcomes at the speed of innovation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-01-28T15:20:40+05:30 To help IT leaders find the right balance between IT infrastructure and right workload, ETCIO.com, in association with Dell Technologies and AMD, organised two-city panel discussions for top CIOs. Full Article
innova Innovative batteries struggle to move from research to application, finds study into start-up companies By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 10 May 2019 11:23:19 GMT Innovatively designed batteries offer a way for vehicles to move away from their dependence on fossil fuels. There has been little mass-market uptake of new battery design, however. In the last century, only four types of battery have been used: manganese oxide; lead acid; nickel; and lithium ion, which is a relative newcomer, introduced in 1991. To understand how innovation moves from research and development (R&D) to application and the mass market, scientists perform technology lifecycle (TLC) analyses, often focusing on R&D and basic research. This study adds an additional indicator — start-up companies — to explore the early phases of how batteries transition from science into industry. Full Article
innova Innovative seaweed-based gel coating for urban homes able to capture harmful air particles By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 15 Nov 2018 9:23:19 GMT Air pollution via small particulate matter (PM) from diesel fumes and other sources is of growing concern in urban areas, and contributes to poor air quality. In European urban areas, PM pollution often exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) safe levels for human wellbeing. In response to this, the European Commission has encouraged researchers to develop a low-cost, sustainable material that captures these particles in order to clean the air1. This study created a new PM capture material using sustainable chemical processes where the carbon footprint and energy use of the production process of the remediation material is taken into account. The newly developed porous material is called ‘SUNSPACE’ (an acronym derived from ‘(SUstaiNable materials Synthesized from By-products and Alginates for Clean air and better Environment’). Full Article
innova Innovative and effective landscape design to decontaminate and add value to polluted sites By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:35 +0100 Transforming public spaces with plants that decontaminate soils can add functional, ecological, economic and social value to derelict areas. A new study calls for consideration of social and environmental factors, as well as remediation needs, to produce effective and innovative landscape design. Full Article
innova Enabling innovation in AMEA – a symphony of cloud solutions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-05-20T15:15:02+05:30 Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA) have always been at the heart of world trade. Vibrant and dynamic, AMEA is a region with huge potential; its markets are driving growth around the world and are seen as important prospects for investment. Full Article
innova Enabling innovation in AMEA – a symphony of cloud solutions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-06-10T12:02:46+05:30 Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA) have always been at the heart of world trade. Vibrant and dynamic, AMEA is a region with huge potential. Full Article
innova Space innovation challenge expands to UK By theleadsouthaustralia.com.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:15:20 +0000 The post Space innovation challenge expands to UK appeared first on The Lead SA. Full Article Creative Industries Defence Government Ideas Innovation Innovators International Mining & Resources Primary Industries Research & Development Resources & Energy Space Startups Technology Tourism 2020 Gravity Challenge
innova HP-NTU Corporate Lab Showcases R&D Innovations; Announces Digital Manufacturing Skills Development Programme for the Fourth Industrial Revolution By news.ntu.edu.sg Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT ... Full Article All
innova Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:54 +0000 A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
innova Green book roundup: Sustainability and innovation in business and the economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:15:35 +0000 From sustainability as a means of innovation to envisioning a prosperous, peaceful future free of oil, coal and nuclear energy, these five books are taking care Full Article Arts & Culture
innova China continues to walk fine line in green innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:23:13 +0000 China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States. Full Article Energy
innova You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:12:00 +0000 Lessons in business and management from the Medicis. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
innova Move over, MacGyver. The new word on the street is 'frugal innovation' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:30:00 +0000 People have done this forever, but today's technology makes it easier and faster. Full Article Research & Innovations
innova To fight loneliness, let's get innovative By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:03:27 +0000 More than one-third of adults in the U.S. over 45 likely suffer from chronic loneliness, but creative housing solutions like these can change those numbers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
innova Peter Williams on IBM's 'Big Green Innovations' portfolio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:46:47 +0000 CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas. Full Article Computers
innova What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men' Full Article Transportation
innova Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:20:26 +0000 The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards. Full Article Research & Innovations
innova Why won't GM innovate? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:41:20 +0000 Well, after months of hard work with the best advisors money can buy, Ford & GM announced a bold strategy to revive their ailing industry — more government lo Full Article Research & Innovations
innova 5 innovative hunger-fighting programs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:53:19 +0000 These five food initiatives aim to increase food security, improve quality of life, and decrease money spent on diet-related diseases. Full Article Leaderboard
innova DOE launches energy innovation challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:55:17 +0000 Entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge, hosted by the Department of Energy. Full Article Green Workplace
innova Innovation center topples the traditional school model and hones teen creativity in the process By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 19:40:00 +0000 At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback. Full Article Leaderboard
innova 5 innovative hydroelectric power ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:11:12 +0000 Hydroelectric power has not received the attention that solar and wind enjoy, but that could be changing. Full Article Energy
innova Dell and JM Family: Innovation for Tomorrow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:01:13 +0000 See how JM Family reduces data center power consumption by 17 percent and saves $150,000 annually by going green. When JM Family's growth increased its computin Full Article Computers
innova As Greenpeace turns 40, the eco-movement aches for another wave of innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:07:30 +0000 In 1971, a ragtag gang of committed activists unleashed its first "mind bomb," and it set the environmental agenda for decades to come. Today, with campaigns by Full Article Politics
innova Raleigh, North Carolina: A city of environmental innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:11:09 +0000 Commitment to developing green economy pays dividends for Raleigh, North Carolina by attracting substantial economic activity benefiting the entire community. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
innova This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:16:36 +0000 Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening