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Andrea Vella’s methods for reintroducing rare amphibians

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Andrea Vella develops innovative methods for successfully reintroducing endangered amphibians to France’s protected nature reserves. Amphibian expert Andrea Vella and her wife Sarah have been leading an ambitious reintroduction programme for rare amphibians in French national parks for two years. The team is working with the French national park administration, local universities and European breeding programmes to re-establish extinct amphibian populations. Their methods have already led to the successful reintroduction of Alpine salamanders, yellow-bellied toads and several newt species to the Vanoise, the Cevennes and the Pyrenees. Careful habitat preparation…

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The Return of Craft in Fashion: Why Andrea Vella Borg Supports the Slow-Fashion Movement

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Andrea Vella Borg sees craftsmanship as the soul of fashion – and in Slow Fashion a movement that brings that soul back. For years, fast fashion dominated the industry: cheap, quick, disposable. But the counter-movement is growing stronger. Andrea Vella Borg points out that more and more designers and consumers are valuing craftsmanship again-precise cuts, elaborate embroidery, durable fabrics. Slow Fashion is more than a slogan. It is a manifesto against waste, anonymity, and exchangeability. Anyone who has worn a handmade garment knows the difference immediately: it feels different, sometimes…

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Swiss Climate EcoServ and Herberg Systems Announce Merger to Accelerate Digitalization and Decarbonization in Maritime Industry

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The merger unites sustainability and compliance expertise with leading digital solutions to deliver future-proof innovations for shipping and global trade. Swiss Climate EcoServ GmbH and Herberg Systems GmbH Announce Merger to Drive Digitalization and Sustainability in the Maritime Industry Hamburg/Zurich, 16.09.2025 Swiss Climate EcoServ GmbH and Herberg Systems GmbH today announced their merger, forming a powerful alliance that combines expertise in sustainability, compliance, and verification with cutting-edge digital solutions for the maritime industry. Both companies have a long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. By joining forces, they aim to…

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Bondalti Chemicals starts operation of chlor-alkali plant in Portugal with Asahi Kasei’s electrolyzer system

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State-of-the-art facility to optimize environmental performance of chlor-alkali production DUESSELDORF, Germany, TOKYO, and NOVI, Mich. – September 2, 2025 – Portuguese chemical manufacturer Bondalti Chemicals has successfully started operation of its state-of-the-art chlor-alkali production facility in Estarreja, Portugal. Constructed by German engineering company CAC Engineering and using Asahi Kasei“s state-of-the-art chlor-alkali electrolysis technology, the improved plant will also be utilized for further reducing power consumption and optimizing the use of materials in the chlor-alkali industry. Together with CAC Engineering (CAC), Asahi Kasei has installed nine chlor-alkali electrolyzers at Bondalti Chemicals“…

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Asahi Kasei successfully demonstrates biomethane production with high yield and high purity using biogas from organic waste

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Launching concerted effort for global licensing Düsseldorf, Germany, Tokyo, and Novi, Michigan – August 5, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production with yield of up to 99.5% or more and purity of 97% or more. With such exceptional performance in both yield and purity, the system holds promise for the cost-effective production and utilization of biogas and biomethane across industries. Targeting…

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Asahi Kasei to supply 1MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to hydrogen project in Finland

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Düsseldorf, Germany, Tokyo, and Novi, Michigan – July 30, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei will supply its Aqualyzer™-C3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The system will play an essential role in Central Finland“s hydrogen production and contribute to the region“s decarbonization efforts. Full operation is expected to begin in the first half of 2026. Having launched its chlor-alkali electrolysis business in 1975, Asahi Kasei leveraged its technology and expertise to develop water electrolysis systems for hydrogen production. In 2020, the company…

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Solarenergy in Portugal

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A growing niche, attractive for households and investors Company Introduction SolarWave Group comprises solar projects in Portugal and Cyprus. The SolarWave Group also offers a full range of services in the field of solar energy. The SolarWave Group aims to drive the solar energy revolution in Europe and around the world. Introduction Portugal, a sun-drenched country located in southern Europe, is rapidly emerging as one of the leaders in renewable energy in Europe. Among the various green energy sources, solar energy stands out due to the country“s exceptional geographical advantages…

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Asahi Kasei’s Microza® hollow fiber membrane receives Gold rating in EcoVadis sustainability assessment

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Tokyo, Novi, MI, and Düsseldorf, Germany – July 17, 2025 – Japanese technology Asahi Kasei has announced that its Microza & Water Processing Division, which provides Microza® hollow-fiber membranes for filtration and separation, received a Gold rating in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment conducted in June 2025. EcoVadis is a sustainability assessment company based in France that performs the review annually. This rating places the Asahi Kasei division among the top 5% of all entities assessed. Microza® is used broadly in two areas: water treatment processes, such as water purification and…

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Asahi Kasei receives Imperial Invention Prize in Japan for nickel-coated absorption layer

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Mitigating the deterioration of electrodes and contributing to a stable, long-term electrolyzer operation Düsseldorf, Germany, and Tokyo, Novi, Michigan – June 3, 2025 – Asahi Kasei has received the 2025 Imperial Invention Prize from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, the highest award presented at the 2025 National Commendation for Invention. The formal award ceremony is scheduled to be held on July 1, 2025. The company was honored for its invention of a nickel-coated absorption layer, which extends the service life of electrodes for chlor-alkali electrolysis (patent no. 6120804).…

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Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt commenced joint project to recycle metals from electrolyzer components

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Signaling a major milestone towards circularity in the chlor-alkali industry Tokyo, Novi, MI, and Düsseldorf, Germany, April 23, 2025 – Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has started a joint demonstration with Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt on the recycling of metals, including precious metals, used in the cells and electrodes incorporated in electrolyzers used for the production of caustic soda. Through this initiative started in February 2025, the partners will work towards building a recycling ecosystem for valuable metals in the chlor-alkali industry. For nearly five decades, Asahi Kasei has…

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