Fish scale bioplastic nets UK James Dyson Student Award
A UK student has netted this year's UK James Dyson Award. Lucy Hughes, a University of Sussex graduate, created a new material from fish waste as a compostable alternative to single-use plastic. 'MarinaTex' is made from fish scales and skin. This marine waste would usually be buried...
No wind up. Europe could use onshore wind capacity to smash global energy demand
A study from the University of Sussex has revealed that Europe has the capacity to produce more than 100 times the amount of energy it currently produces through onshore windfarms. The new analysis from the University of Sussex and Aarhus University looked at all suitable sites for onshore...