Sustainability - articles
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3 minHydrogen: a practical solution to real energy problems
We need to decarbonise - but how? Here, we present the case for hydrogen, explaining the huge latent potential in hydrogen as a part of our future energy systems.
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3 minCapturing and capitalizing the power of the sun
Next to being one of the most important sustainable energy solutions, solar energy offers great business opportunities. Kiwa helps solar manufacturers to increase the quality of products and investors decrease and mitigate risks to improve their return on investment.
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4 minDriving a circular economy with recycled plastic certification
We continue to see developments in the technology behind waste sorting and recycling, driving our move to a more circular economy. But in order for recycling to be effective, safe and economically viable, we need trust: stakeholders throughout the value chain need to understand where the input plastic waste came from and how it is used to make new products.
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2 minTaking Action for Earth Day and Beyond
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, it's a timely reminder of our collective responsibility to protect our planet. Each year, this global event urges us to take action, no matter how small, to preserve the environment for future generations. Whether it's reducing single-use plastics, conserving energy, or supporting sustainable practices, every action counts towards a healthier planet.
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3 minAccelerating progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation
World Water Day 2023 focuses on accelerating progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation. Kiwa, an independent third party, is developing innovative solutions to improve water efficiency, safeguard supply, ensure water quality and support waste treatment to work towards SDG 6. Take personal action and partner with organizations committed to sustainable development to solve the water and sanitation crisis.
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3 minSpain’s fishing industry takes Kiwa on board
Spanish fishing association CEPESCA wants to work responsibly and sustainably. Kiwa helps.
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2 minThe potential of polymers in the energy transition
With the phasing out of oil and natural gas, the question arises as to whether there is still a future for existing natural gas networks and what alternatives could be. A promising viable solution: polymers, or in other words plastic and the piping systems made from them.
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2 minConsorzio Pescatori di Goro: a qualitative journey from sea to table
Quality of food products is not the only aspect taken into consideration by consumers and distributors. Something invisible and untouchable is becoming more and more important: the history, safety and sustainability of products.
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3 minHow PVEL’s ‘PV Module Reliability Scorecard’ is powering the energy transition
Kiwa Group member PVEL, short for PV Evolution Labs, has made it its mission ‘to support the worldwide PV buyer community by generating data that accelerates adoption of solar technology’. The recently published 2023 PV Module Reliability Scorecard is one more example of how PVEL is delivering on that mission.
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