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Prague to trial large-scale dynamic waste collection

Prague to trial large-scale dynamic waste collection

23 Dec 2020
Pandemic is profoundly changing traditional waste generation patterns and standard collection frequencies, and the current routes are unable to flexibly cope with these changes in the city.
City of Ames rolls out biodiesel dump trucks following pilot

City of Ames rolls out biodiesel dump trucks following pilot

14 Dec 2020
At the direction of the Ames City Council, the City is looking at carbon reduction and sustainability for all of its fleet purchases with the mayor stressing they want to be "responsible stewards" to the planet.
New-generation smart benches and smart waste solutions launched

New-generation smart benches and smart waste solutions launched

30 Nov 2020
Include’s latest Steora City bench is powered by advanced artificial intelligence and creates revenue opportunities with an optional smart outdoor advertising system.
Which cities make the environmental action A-list for 2020?

Which cities make the environmental action A-list for 2020?

16 Nov 2020
CDP has named 88 global cities that are working to become resilient, healthy, and prosperous places to live and work while cutting emissions and rapidly building resilience against the climate crisis.
Open call issued for Climate Smart Cities Challenge

Open call issued for Climate Smart Cities Challenge

13 Nov 2020
Nesta wants to work with cities around the world to identify and scale up innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build “thriving, inclusive, resilient communities”.
Cities urged to consider green banks to deliver a green and just recovery

Cities urged to consider green banks to deliver a green and just recovery

13 Nov 2020
C40 Cities has published a guide on why and how cities should explore this sustainable approach to financing, based on the experiences of major locally operating green banks.
Seattle launches city streets clean-up plan

Seattle launches city streets clean-up plan

10 Nov 2020
Data from Seattle Public Utilities’ illegal dumping programme shows an almost 200 per cent increase in the volume of material collected from Q2 to Q3 2020.
Smart energy innovators wanted for India and Thailand

Smart energy innovators wanted for India and Thailand

06 Nov 2020
The new Energy Launchpad International programme, drawing on technical energy system expertise, will provide access to incubation and acceleration support for a “virtual mission” to India and Thailand.
Fourteen Israeli cities take part in project to monitor sewage for Covid-19 outbreaks

Fourteen Israeli cities take part in project to monitor sewage for Covid-19 outbreaks

28 Oct 2020
The anticipation is that BGU scientists and collaborators might eventually be able to predict outbreaks based on the neighbourhood or even at street level.
SMEs chosen to accelerate West Midlands' net zero drive

SMEs chosen to accelerate West Midlands' net zero drive

28 Oct 2020
Innovations include using data from end-users to create new services and business models and user-centric approaches that help to reduce fuel poverty.
Mayors warn that Covid stimulus funds must be directed at a green recovery

Mayors warn that Covid stimulus funds must be directed at a green recovery

28 Oct 2020
In a statement released today, the C40 Global Mayors Covid-19 Recovery Task Force warned that a “high-carbon recovery” will accelerate climate breakdown, endanger public health, cost lives and sacrifice jobs.
Canada's utility pole infrastructure to be upgraded to smart city green poles

Canada's utility pole infrastructure to be upgraded to smart city green poles

22 Oct 2020
As part of the urban infrastructure agreement between Nokia and Greener Acres Canada, smart city green poles will be produced from nearly 50,000 tons of e-waste collected annually in Ontario.
Rubicon launches second year of Halloween recycling programme

Rubicon launches second year of Halloween recycling programme

19 Oct 2020
The recycling boxes can be filled with discarded sweet wrappers and other packaging and returned once full to be disposed of in a way that avoids landfilling.
Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

15 Oct 2020
The French city was praised for its pioneering approach to climate management that includes a strong commitment to systemic change and an innovative participative approach to city governance.
Spark switches on 5G in Auckland and demonstrates smart city applications

Spark switches on 5G in Auckland and demonstrates smart city applications

15 Oct 2020
It has partnered with Auckland Transport to install an IoT-enabled infrastructure in the Wynyard Quarter to demonstrate connected lighting, smart parking, smart benches and smart bins.
Queensland city converts human waste into power

Queensland city converts human waste into power

12 Oct 2020
Logan City Council worked with partners to trial a process that involves baking sewage sludge to produce biogas, which is then used to heat the remaining biosolids and turn them into biochar.
Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

06 Oct 2020
Research carried out by EIT InnoEnergy also found that customer readiness for new technology and access to partnering organisations for R&D areas requires more action.
Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

05 Oct 2020
The cities and regions are committed to act as ambassadors and champion a circular economy that leads to a resource-efficient, low-carbon and socially responsible society.