On a beautiful barren stretch of the Scottish Highlands, just south of Inverness, spin 20 brand new 3,300-kilowatt wind turbines. The second these industrial-scale turbines came on stream last month, all Mars UK’s factories and offices became immediately zero carbon. The US confectionary giant negotiated with the UK arm of Eneco, the Dutch utility behind the Moy Wind Farm, to buy 85% of the turbines’ output over the next 10 years. The move follows similar…
Mars’ 100% renewables pledge: a cause for celebrations?
More of Today's Solutions
4 simple ways to feel at your absolute best this summer
The sunshine of summer is enough to make you feel better than you usually do throughout the year. But with a few changes to ...
Read MoreSimple tips for making homemade fertilizer
Making fertilizer at home is a great option for home gardeners who want to find ways to repurpose their waste and reduce their consumption ...
Read MoreAustralian study reveals a low-cost strategy for recycling solar panels
A new study has proposed a low-cost method of recycling solar panels to help handle the growing volume of retired photovoltaic (PV) cells expected ...
Read MoreBrilliant green comet makes rare appearance—and it won’t return for 1.4 milli...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every so often, the cosmos offers a rare spectacle that feels timeless yet brand new. This spring, that ...
Read More
