The indoor farming sector has seen its fair share of turbulence since the energy price crisis first took hold. For those new to or just starting out in the industry, there are a dizzying array of complex concepts that go into understanding the impact energy sources have on the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of their […]
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Every year, greenhouses in the UK use 3.3 TWh of heat. This heat production is dominated by natural gas boilers and Combined Heat and Power (CHP), which contribute to our national CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, recoverable waste heat from UK industry is estimated to be 10-50 TWh per year. This is enough to heat the UK’s greenhouses three times over! At District Eating Ltd, we believe that unlocking the
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District Eating Ltd. is undertaking a ground-breaking project in partnership with the Midlands Energy Hub to highlight opportunities in agri-food supply chains and propose new business models. Take a look at this post to find out more and register your interest.
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Food production and supply accounts for between 20-30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK (1), and, as a result, is a key area for decarbonisation. The food sector poses unique challenges as decarbonisation must be carefully balanced with maintaining affordable prices and reliable supply chains to ensure food security for all. The National Farmers’
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Copenhagen is the largest city in Denmark and has a population of 2 million people. It has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in the city by 2025, the first city in the world to do so. One part of their strategy is that they are making green roofs a requirement for every new build with a roof slope of less than 30
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Brexit and climate change have impacted the way many of us in the UK think about food production. In the last 35 years, our levels of self-sufficiency across the UK, with regards to fruit and veg, have decreased to just 64%. Although importing food can be extremely competitive price wise, our current situation forces us to scrutinise the consequences and question the norms around food imports. Importing food has many advantages. The bountiful choice of food we have across the UK continues to grow
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#Eathovershootday is one of the most trending hashtags on twitter today. This is because today (29th July 2021) humans have consumed more natural resources from the Earth than it can regenerate in a year. Currently, we are using 74% more than the planet’s ecosystems can provide, which equates to 1.7 Earths a year. Last year,
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