Most manufacturing sectors are changing how they work to improve sustainability with aerospace, in particular, facing big changes. The aerospace sector is a subject of intense focus as the climate crisis worsens, and policies are changing to improve sustainability in the manufacture and operation of aircraft. Air travel contributes around 2.5% ...
Team Defence Information has launched the 2020 Defence Sustainability challenge in partnership with the MOD. The 2020 Defence Sustainability Challenge will allow researchers to submit ideas that improve recycling, reusing, and waste reduction processes within the MOD. The Joint Information Group Vanguard (JIG-V) is seeking radical proposals that identify areas where ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the Sanctuary Award winners for this year alongside DIO. The MOD and DIO have announced the Sanctuary Award winners in five categories following the awards night in London. The awards event recognises achievements in wildlife conservation, environmental protection, archaeology, sustainability, and energy saving in the ...
The US DoD is researching alternatives to firefighting foam containing PFAS after warnings from the environmental protection agency. Firefighting foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been restricted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of a lifetime drinking water health advisory. The US DoD is researching alternatives that ...