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French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects

French councils are turning IoT networks into shared infrastructure for water, lighting and waste services, reducing costs and vendor lock-in.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software

Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Clean technologies

Autex trial turns PET waste into construction feedstock

The trial could offer a new route for hard-to-recycle PET, keeping construction waste in circulation after conventional recycling fails.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Clean technologies

Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders

Peer-selected grants will help 12 start-ups expand in the US and Europe, with the biggest awards going to CIRT and Recovolt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals

Rising demand for AI could strain power grids and leave sustainability targets slipping down boardroom agendas, UK tech leaders warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Greyparrot & Kenvue track packaging recovery in recycling

The pilot could help Kenvue cut packaging waste costs by showing which design features actually survive sorting lines in the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Agricultural Technology

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme

The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Hyperscale

Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter

Strong cash generation and steady water and energy demand left Veolia on track to meet its 2026 targets after first-quarter sales rose 1.0%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Agricultural Technology

PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts

The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Dcycle launches AI platform to unite financial data

Executives may gain earlier warnings on costs and operational risks as Dcycle’s new AI system joins financial, supplier and ESG data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Gaming

Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Veolia launches global data centre resource service

Rising scrutiny over water and power use is pushing operators towards integrated services as data centre expansion accelerates worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Data Analytics

Earthmark launches brand environmental ratings directory

Shoppers can now compare environmental performance across more than 25,000 brands after the directory began turning corporate disclosures into simple scores.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago