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Related Keywords: Belgium, carbon footprint, Europe, Geothermal, Ham, hydroelectric, Nike, renewable energy, solar

Nike has opened a new distribution centre powered entirely by renewable energy as part of its ambition to reduce its carbon footprint to zero.

The company says the 1.5 million square feet centre, called the Court, in the Belgian town of Ham, is fuelled by wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass power.

The Court’s rack-supported structure required less steel and concrete, minimising waste and reducing material used in the construction process.

Related Keywords: adiponitrile, ADN, electrosynthesis, environment, orgainc, renewable energy, research, Sunthetics

A new method could make producing the precursor to nylon much more environmentally friendly, researchers report.

The chemical and allied industries face challenges such as ready access to reliable energy supplies, waste reduction, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Organic electrosynthesis—an electricity-driven, energy-efficient process that can easily integrate with renewable energy sources—could help solve them.

Related Keywords: cotton industry, cotton products, fibres, H&M Group, Monki, organic cotton, renewable energy, Scandinavian womenswear brand, Street Style, wholly sustainably sourced cotton

A large part of Monki’s brand DNA is its initiative to make its business more sustainable. Monki’s 115 brick-and-mortar stores offers garment recycling and are powered by renewable energy and it’s current addition of wholly sustainably sourced cotton includes organic and recycled cotton, as well as a use of the Better Cotton Initiative, a non-profit that aims to improve the cotton industry for both workers and the environment.