Growing role of concrete in sand and climate crises
Takuma, Jonathan, Andre, and Zhi highlight the vast scale of growth in concrete demand and emissions over the last 30 years.
Takuma, Jonathan, Andre, and Zhi highlight the vast scale of growth in concrete demand and emissions over the last 30 years.
Researchers present seven planet-compatible pathways the chemical industry could follow to reach net zero by 2050.
Nuclear electrical generation can only play a role in the future of global energy if it can ensure its use of fuels, primarily uranium, is sustainable. This sustainability...
This study uses a stock-flow-service nexus to evaluate seven key strategies available to reduce carbon emissions and build a low-carbon economy.
A new report on Low carbon concrete technologies by Aurelia Hibbert, Jonathan Cullen, and Michal Drewniok has been released.
Tracking material flows and calculating the efficiency of material systems are key steps for providing goods and services with less material input.
To kick off the academic year, several members of the Refficiency Collective travelled to Vienna for the 14th ISIE Socio-economic metabolism conference.
For World Statistics Day 2022, we are celebrating by sharing some important and some lighthearted statistics from the Resource Efficiency Collective.
Heating and cooling systems in buildings account for 31% of global energy use. Many of these systems are regulated by Rule Based Controllers (RBCs) that neither maximise energy...
Materials are essential for creating the systems used in everyday life, yet, manufacturing materials emits large quantities of greenhouse gases (GHG). Emissions from material production have been estimated...