Tech Severn 2021

We can't afford to wait to act against the threat of climate change. We must work together to protect our planet and ensure a greener, more resilient future for us all. #OneStepGreener will showcase how people from all over the UK are already doing their bit on climate change.

Last year, there was a lot of talk about what would happen to the waste generated as a result of the introduction of masks. This week, it was announced that all schools and colleges in Cornwall will be given litter pickers made from old hospital masks! orlo.uk/CrbQf

The UK PM has said he was "increasingly frustrated" at support offered to countries hit hard by global warming. Mr Johnson said "history will judge" countries who "lacked the courage to step up" once the Glasgow conference, called COP26, has finished. orlo.uk/Hi0t9

In a week where energy and CO2 has been hitting the headlines, you might not know why is there a CO2 shortage and how will it hit food supplies? Find out more here: orlo.uk/DihSU

Is it possible that there is a metropolitan bias when it comes to the UKs progress towards #netzero? A group of 36 county councils have said #decarbonisation in these regions is slowing because of funding support. What do you think? orlo.uk/Ec2y2

From vacuuming gas from the atmosphere to 'growing' fake meat in labs, there's a whole host of innovations that are making a huge difference to the state of our planet. What tech do you think could be a big #climatechange saver over the coming years? orlo.uk/Qh1gA

"To accelerate the global fight against climate change, we must deploy all possible solutions to act boldly and fast." Advances in #AI have resulted in innovation - and it's time to accelerate our fight on #climatechange. Read the @wef piece here: orlo.uk/AFAVv

Remove 180 tonnes of #plastic from the #environment every year? The news from @MarsGlobal and @HeinzUK announcing their roll out of #plasticfree packaging alternatives will do just that. Read more: orlo.uk/lXboM

We love sharing the latest #environment #tech news from the UK and beyond, but don't forget that we have on demand content from our two day #TechSevern21 conference, where we explored how technology can help us to tackle #climatechange - log in here: orlo.uk/YWnTc

It's 2 months until @COP26. COP26 is the 2021 @UN annual climate change conference. The 2021 conference will be the 26th meeting of the Parties. UN climate change conferences are among the largest international meetings in the world. #TogetherForOurPlanet #OneStepGreener

In the beginning stages of your #netzero journey? We know it can be a daunting prospect! Why not take a look and register to attend the @ShropsChamber Net Zero Summit, sponsored by @ReconomyNews. It'll give your business a head start with your journey. orlo.uk/Za1L1

Great look at the innovative ways projects like @Plastic_Shed are using #plastic waste to transform it into new things - from coasters and earrings to tiles and furniture. Watch more: orlo.uk/ohHoj

We all know @IKEA for its yellow and blue stores, tasty meatballs and the need for an extra Allen key to complete construction - but Swedish shoppers will now be able to buy STRÖMMA - a clean energy service to power their homes. Read more: orlo.uk/kBCOK

#Conservationists have dug 3,500 pools into the peat on Holcombe Moor, near Bury, to hold back rain on the plateau. Half a million patches of moss have been transplanted into the newly-soaked ground to stop water flooding lowland towns. Find out more: orlo.uk/1Sjnk

An online hub to help UK's independent retailers become #sustainable has been launched after a poll of more than 500 UK SMEs found that almost 61% believe that a move to a #greener economy post-Covid-19 presents positive business opportunities. Read more: orlo.uk/NkNuq

Don't put down your Game Boy yet! The @UN is implementing a 'green game jam' that is challening studios to introduce 'green nudging' that inspires players to learn about climate change in existing games. What do you think? orlo.uk/nNSbm

We love sharing the latest #environment #tech news from the UK and beyond, but don't forget that we have on demand content from our two day #TechSevern21 conference, where we explored how technology can help us to tackle #climatechange - log in here: orlo.uk/trqqo

Fascinating #tech news coming out of the #EV world - but not as you might think! A fantastic team at @covcampus have developed #bioleaching process that recovers all of the metals inside #EVbatteries that can then be recycled indefinitely. Read more: orlo.uk/PGsuV

Last week, @Oxfam released its 'Tightening the Net' report, which says too many governments and corporations are 'hiding behind unreliable, unproven and unrealistic carbon removal schemes in order to claim their 2050 climate change plans will be net zero': orlo.uk/hRClY

Breaking News: Humanity's damaging impact on the climate is a "statement of fact", say UN scientists in a landmark study. orlo.uk/KSKEE