In 2022, Peterson ran for Invercargill City Council, finishing a disappointing 33rd out of 34 candidates. In his run for mayor, he received only 91 votes, less than half of 1% of the total vote. “Good after the election. . . I actually became quite disappointed and whakamā and withdrew for quite a while,” says… Continue reading Invercargill's green wizard reflects on election defeat and future
Category: Sustainable Exterior
Christmas spirit in a sustainable way
When looking for holiday gifts for a variety of friends and family members, adding sustainability as a factor can simplify the search. Today's guide will help you use sustainability as a benchmark for quality and commitment to our environment and the future. If you want to gift tangible objects, consider the entire life cycle of… Continue reading Christmas spirit in a sustainable way
Panasonic is testing integrated solar, storage and green hydrogen
Panasonic said the main aim of the retrofit was to demonstrate that the site could be powered entirely by renewable sources. Image: Panasonic. Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic will power its UK manufacturing facility in Cardiff through integrated control of three types of energy sources: pure hydrogen fuel cell generators, photovoltaic generators and storage batteries. Panasonic… Continue reading Panasonic is testing integrated solar, storage and green hydrogen
“Spray foam insulation ruined our house sale”
Robbie Anderson Homeowners say they feel “betrayed” and “betrayed” after struggling to sell their properties because they installed foam insulation as part of a government scheme. More than 160 people responded afterwards BBC research found that a quarter of Britain's largest lenders reject houses that have spray foam in the attic space. Robbie Anderson told… Continue reading “Spray foam insulation ruined our house sale”
INX introduces the INXhrc RC extension for Rigid Packaging
INX International announced on Tuesday a brand extension for natural-based INXhrc RC inks: a new low-migration UV/LED dual-cure formulation for plastic and foam-based packaging complements the proven UV-curable formulation. Both offer brand owners and printers a range of operational, regulatory and sustainability benefits. INXhrc RC LM is a Nestle compliant, high performance ink solution with… Continue reading INX introduces the INXhrc RC extension for Rigid Packaging
WellSpan York Hospital is collaborating with York College to design a new green space for the hospital expansion
WellSpan York Hospital is leveraging the talents of York College students and faculty to help design a green space on the hospital's roof that creates a healing environment for patients and families. This is all part of the ongoing effort to involve local partners in the hospital expansion project. The garden, made possible by a… Continue reading WellSpan York Hospital is collaborating with York College to design a new green space for the hospital expansion