Glasgow company could win prestigious ‘tech for good’ award
A Glasgow-based technology company has been nominated for a ‘tech for good’ award after offering free support to healthcare organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Simul8, which provides specialist simulation software...
Lofty ambition for Scotland’s first hemp manufacturing plant for home insulation
Scotland’s first factory producing ‘carbon negative’ loft insulation made from hemp has been given the green light to open following investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The 40,000 square...
University of Edinburgh launches campaign to ‘make world a better place’
A campaign to inspire ideas to improve the world and address some of the toughest challenges facing humanity has been launched by the University of Edinburgh. ‘Future Proof’ will highlight...
Glasgow restaurants urged to join sustainability mission ahead of Cop26
Local restaurants, cafes, bars and takeaways are being encouraged to embed sustainable innovation practices to reduce waste in Glasgow’s food and drink sector ahead of the Cop26 summit. Launched today, ‘Plate...
Council launches survey to help shape new website
Stirling Council has launched a survey to help inform the development of its new website to provide a better service to local residents. The local authority is working with digital...
Government ploughs investment into Aberdeen’s net zero technology centre
A technology centre dedicated to bringing down Scotland’s carbon emissions is to receive £16.5m in government funding, it was announced on Friday. The net zero technology centre in Aberdeen has...
Sustainable companies urged to pitch for £100,000 Cop26 funding prize
Companies with an environmental focus are being urged to apply for the chance to pitch on stage at the UN’s global climate change summit in Glasgow – to win a...
New interactive website to boost tourism in Perth and Kinross
A new interactive website has been launched to help boost tourism across Perth and Kinross. Run by Perth & Kinross Council, Perth and Kinross Visitor Advice provides a portal where...
Bus retrofitting programme to reduce emissions
A further slice of funding is being offered to transport providers to reduce harmful carbon emissions on Scotland’s bus routes. The £5.7 million cash injection will see buses retrofitted with...
Affordable homes in Scotland to be digitally-enabled
Affordable homes delivered by councils across Scotland are to be digitally-enabled with “ready-to-go” internet connections. The ambition, which is set out in the Scottish Government’s Housing to 2040 strategy, comes...
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