Solar Powered, Kite Supported
The phrase ‘go fly a kite’ was once only a dismissive expression, but now it is powering a generation that seeks independence from fossil fuels. The new SILENT 60 solar powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Backed up by a […]
BoatLife Live hosts free sustainability webinar
BoatLife Live, which takes place 17-20 February 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC, is hosting a series of free sustainability webinars in the run-up to the show. The next webinar in the series takes place on Thursday, 25 November, at 11.30am (GMT). Host Alexis Eyre, sustainable marketing consultant and founder of Green Eyre, will explain the fundamentals […]
Grave human cost of teak wood
Teak has been the wood of choice for boatbuilders for decades, but is it still an ethical option? In Yachting World, Helen Fretter and Jessie Rogers examine the human and environmental costs of Myanmar teak and look at alternatives. Teak is synonymous with boatbuilding. But the Environmental Investigation Agency recently issued a report on an […]
Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year
Scientists hope to protect these critical international waters — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
World’s largest zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport coffee beans
Canadian coffee roaster Café William has taken advantage of its partner Sailcargo’s presence at COP26 to announce its investment in the first zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Scotland to ban plastic straws and polystyrene food boxes from June
Scottish ministers fear raft of measures could be undermined by delay to parallel action in England The sale of plastic straws, cutlery and polystyrene cups and food boxes is to be banned in Scotland next year as part of measures to reduce waste and pollution. The Scottish government said the ban would cover all single-use […]
Spirit Yachts launches Spirit 30 electric yacht
Award-winning modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has announced the launch of its new Spirit 30. The 9.15m Spirit 30 is fully electric and is the first Spirit hull to have flax lay-up and bio resin incorporated into its build.
MDL Marinas installs electric boat charging network
Delivering on its commitment to tackle air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, MDL Marinas has partnered with Aqua superPower to install electric boat chargers at five of its marinas, becoming the first UK marina group to offer an electric boat charging solution. Having recently launched its Green Strategy, the new electric charging points to be […]
Are clothes made from recycled materials really more sustainable?
A growing number of brands are switching to recycled fibers but experts worry people may believe their purchases are impact-free – when that’s far from trueWoven into your clothes is a material that takes on many disguises. It may have the texture of wool, the lightness of linen or the sleekness of silk. It’s in […]
Bright Spots in the Global Coral Reef Catastrophe
The first major report on the world’s reefs presents a grim picture of losses from global warming. But there are signs corals can recover if given a reprieve.
