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The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Citizen
Watch this ace move: Wimbledon balls turned into homes for tiny mice
With the last day of Wimbledon finals set for Sunday, field mice will soon be in for a treat. Wimbledon sees about 55 000 tennis balls being used each year, but what happens when the tournament ends? According to an article published in Sustainability Magazine, which is based in Birmingham in the United Kingdom, while many are sold to raise money for the Wimbledon Foundation, some are donated to Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement of 46 independent charities working to bring back and support wildlife. The organisation transforms the balls into homes for one of the UK's smallest – and most vulnerable – animals, harvest mice. According to Wildlife Trusts, the tiny harvest mouse lives in tussocky grassland, reedbeds, hedgerows, farmland and around woodland edges. Mainly vegetarian, they eat seeds and fruits, but will also eat invertebrates. Harvest mice build a spherical nest of tightly woven grass, high up in the tall grasses, in which the female will give birth to around six young. The UK Mammal Society says harvest mice, Britain's smallest rodent, weighing only four to six grams, are 50mm to 70mm long and have a tail of 60mm. With agricultural practices having dramatically reduced harvest mice's natural habitat and the harvest mouse on the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework's priority list, a tennis ball makes an ideal home. According to The Sun, the Wimbledon balls are modified by cutting small openings that allow the thumb-sized mice to burrow in. They are then placed in tall grass, which is where the mice are often found, or mounted on poles to help them escape predators. The initiative has been running for 15 years and is just one part of Wimbledon's environmental efforts. Watch: The surprising second life of Wimbledon balls. Video: Yahoo! Sports While we're on the topic of Wimbledon, no words will do this justice… Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM announces game-changing partnership in effort to reduce harmful impacts of modern computing: 'Already making remarkable strides'
IBM has partnered with Clean Energy Capital with the goal of powering its Hursley data center with renewable energy in order to support climate goals. Following the 2021 U.N. Climate Change Conference, IBM laid out its plans to achieve zero emissions by 2030, building on commitments that began in 2001 with its first renewable energy purchase, according to Sustainability Magazine. "We have submitted a planning application seeking permission for a solar development for a time-limited 40-year term on land at Home Farm, around 500 metres from the IBM Hursley site," Clean Energy Capital said, per Sustainability Magazine. "The energy produced would directly power the IBM Hursley site, including IncuHive and the Hursley Sport and Social Club, providing further local benefits." This move aligns with a positive trend in data center power generation, as more companies look to eco-friendly initiatives to feed their consumption needs instead of relying on burning dirty fuels. Many are building data centers close to renewable energy sources to support this shift. According to the Department of Energy, data center growth has tripled over the last decade and may triple again by 2028. The International Energy Agency noted that in large economies like the U.S., China, and the European Union, data centers account for up to 4% of total electricity consumption. In at least five American states, they account for 10% of total electricity use. "Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double over the next five years, consuming as much electricity by 2030 as the whole of Japan does today," IEA Executive Director Faith Birol said. The planned solar project at Home Farm would generate nearly 5 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, according to the Sustainability Magazine report, which is the equivalent of saving over 50,000 tons of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. In addition to powering data-intensive processes, large data centers are notorious for excessive water and energy use for cooling down their machines, although the tech company has made efforts to address that already. "The IBM Hursley Data Centre is already making remarkable strides towards carbon neutrality by implementing practices like removing redundant infrastructure, adopting innovative cooling systems and leveraging AI to optimise performance," Colin Holyoake, data center design and sustainability manager at IBM, said, per the Sustainability Magazine report. Should the U.S. invest more in battery innovations? Absolutely Depends on the project We're investing enough We should invest less Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "The approach has been holistic and systematic. Reevaluating existing infrastructure is crucial and the industry should prioritise operational efficiency over constructing new buildings." The company already powers 28 of its global data centers entirely with renewable energy, according to Sustainability Magazine, and it aims to stay on this path. "We remain on track to meet our current goal of procuring 75% of our worldwide electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2025, and 90% by 2030," the company added. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Why Henkel Has Been Awarded Schneider's Sustainability Award
Originally published by Sustainability Magazine By Chloe Williment Henkel, the company behind Persil, Schwarzkopf and Purex, recognises that a substantial share of its emissions originate from its value chain, including raw materials, packaging, logistics and end-of-life activities (Scope 3 emissions). As a result, it is implementing strategies to address these emissions by sourcing sustainable materials, optimising logistics and promoting circular economy practices. Henkel has reduced CO₂ emissions in production per ton of product by 64% compared to 2017. Henkel's ongoing leadership in sustainability has been recognised with a Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award. Continue reading here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Henkel
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manufacturer launches groundbreaking product that could revolutionize the seafood industry: 'Meets uncompromising standards'
A packaging breakthrough is helping seafood companies cut costs and carbon pollution while keeping products fresh, Sustainability Magazine reported. DS Smith recently unveiled DryPack, a 100% recyclable, water-resistant packaging solution created for the seafood industry. This innovative packaging addresses a longtime challenge in the seafood supply chain. The recyclable, fiber-based boxes replace traditional non-recyclable, wax-coated or foam containers that typically end up in landfills. DryPack boxes incorporate special GreenCoat technology that's durable and moisture-resistant without compromising recyclability. For consumers, this means the fish they buy comes with less environmental baggage. Since DryPack ships flat and is assembled at processing facilities, it drastically reduces transportation space, cutting fuel consumption and freight costs that would otherwise be passed on to shoppers. By replacing petroleum-based packaging with recyclable alternatives, DryPack helps reduce reliance on dirty fuels that drive increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events and contribute to air pollution that affects community health. This shift from plastic packaging also means fewer microplastics will enter our waterways and food chain. The seafood industry faces unique packaging challenges. Products need to stay cold, fresh, and maintain their quality while being transported. DryPack addresses these challenges in a way that benefits the environment. The boxes meet strict food safety standards set by regulatory bodies including the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, which gives seafood companies confidence in compliance while advancing their sustainability goals. "DS Smith is changing how the seafood industry delivers seafood, salmon and other fish from catch to customers with DryPack, a proven, 100% recyclable, fiber-based box that meets uncompromising standards and stands up to the rigor of processing and transportation," Cheryl Holliday, marketing director for DS Smith North America, said. Steven Rose, managing director of packaging for DS Smith North America, added, "By shipping empty DryPack seafood boxes flat at a lower cost — and offering customers an alternative to [expanded polystyrene] boxes — we can support seafood processors in their efforts to increase efficiency and reduce supply chain costs." When you think about a product's packaging, which of these factors is more important to you? The way it looks The information it provides The waste it produces I don't think about packaging at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former banking executive launches innovative project to revolutionize the way businesses operate: 'Actionable insights'
As environmental regulations become stricter, businesses often struggle to adapt. That's where Treefera comes in. Jonathan Horn, former J.P. Morgan managing director, and Caroline Grey, former UiPath CCO, founded Treefera in 2022. It's a platform that utilizes AI to help businesses find sustainable solutions. With this new platform, Horn and Grey want to prove that sustainability isn't always costly and time-consuming. In an interview with Sustainability Magazine, Horn said, "We provide actionable insights that help industries decarbonize, from supply chains to regenerative agriculture." What kind of "actionable insights" does Treefera provide? Pretty much everything you can think of. Using data captured by satellites and drones, Treefera's AI can analyze soil composition on potential work sites, for example. Treefera's ultimate purpose is to steer businesses toward the most eco-friendly path. The AI tracks pollution rates and aligns them with changing global standards, keeping projects within allotted carbon credits. It can also explore potential climate risks for business ventures. Platforms like these are sorely needed. A 2022 survey of over 600 businesses across 12 countries found that only 49% had a clearly defined set of sustainability initiatives for the next three years. While many executives said they wanted more sustainable business practices, putting them into action proved difficult. Treefera actually makes things happen. For example, the company shortened a methane avoidance project with Royal Family Farms from two-and-a-half years to a quick seven weeks. Horn strongly believes in AI's potential to bring about a greener future. He told Sustainability Magazine that it could even be used to forecast extreme weather events, which have been rapidly intensifying. Treefera's AI has already provided timely reports on floods, storms, and fires for multiple clients. Of course, AI is controversial. Generative AI like ChatGPT sucks up 10 times more energy than a Google search. However, Treefera uses deep learning models. This is different from generative AI or large language models (LLMs), which create wholly new content that mimics humans. Machine learning analyzes and finds patterns within existing data. Would you be more likely to shop at a store that paid you for your old stuff? Absolutely Only if they make it easy Depends on the store Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Most of the scholarship on AI's environmental impact seems skewed toward LLMs. Even with a similar impact, however, Treefera's deep learning AI could lead to less pollution in the long run — unlike generative AI, which typically isn't used for environmental purposes. Eco-friendly mainstream brands like Treefera are key to a greener future. If large companies set the tone, smaller businesses are sure to follow, setting a new standard for business across the board. "This real-time data ensures projects stay on track," Horn told Sustainability Mag. "It's a clear example of technology accelerating climate solutions." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
