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This week, we had the privilege to learn about biochar with the company Earthly Biochar: an incredible nature-based solution to climate change as a carbon-negative technology that the UK is seriously underutilising!

by Jess Fishburn /30th-May-2020

Discover more about biochar, what it is and how to make it!

This June, join thousands of people taking part in The Wildlife Trust’s annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild!

They want us to do one wild thing a day throughout the whole month: for your health, wellbeing and for the planet. That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness. You’ll get a free, downloadable pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!).

SIGN UP HERE

Recently we caught up with fellow Cornwall-based entrepreneur, Raphaella Fearns, to learn about how her startup is progressing and their mission to restore biodiversity and food security.

Plotty is a seed sharing community platform, with a small team consisting of Raph as CEO and Alex Wilkes as CTO (Chief Technology Officer). As Raph likes to call the platform, it is a ‘seed bank without walls’.

by Jess Fishburn /6th-June-2020

Discover more about Plotty

#WorkFomHome

Take a look at our prototype Digital 100kg industry waste weighing machine made from a Farmer’s machine part from re-purposed steel!

Please subscribe to our upcoming Bi-Monthly PodCast : 3rd episode July 13th
Greenkode is very excited to continue spreading the word on new green tech, sustainability in restaurants other important circular topics!

We are on 8 different podcast channels:

Please subscribe and rate us on: Our Trailer can be found here:

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hEHVKmQjSc7oHhedVFuzs

RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/zero-waste-kode-trailer-GMekgj

POCKET CASTS : https://pca.st/rgnvudr8

GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjliZjVjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzc

BREAKER : https://www.breaker.audio/zero-waste-kode-trailer

ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/greenkode

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/zero-waste-kode-trailer/id1516682909

OVERCAST:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1516682909/zero-waste-kode-all-episodes

What is a circular economy and how is it beneficial?

We take a look at which country in the World has targeted a whole city in using renewable energy

#WorkFomHome

Take a look at our prototype Digital 100kg industry waste weighing machine made from a Farmer’s machine part from re-purposed steel!
And the electronics housing and 
testing of the prototype.

Join us!

With Shane Holland of SlowFood discuss food issues in the UK.

First look at one of our features…

The team continues to make progress in building the dashboard from home! We are going to start hosting our dashboard soon to test out some user experiences!

Greenkode takes a look at the different research being conducted on plastic pollution around the world.

What is happening around in our World on plastic pollution Research.

Measuring environmental data: from sensor networks to energy monitors and wildlife cameras

We had the opportunity to speak with Kyle Roskilly, Industrial Impact Fellow, and Victoria Smyth, Technician, at Tevi to learn more about the projects they are working on.

#WorkFomHome

We are looking at clocking data

We are starting to consider data and electronic efficiency on the weighing digital device; the different ways we make sure data is sent to the cloud at regular intervals and using hardcoded memory as well.

Post lockdown First Aid Kit for Business – a focus for Companies to ease back into their new reality

Learn how to plan, manage and safeguard your engagement in the ‘new’ normal with this FREE Innovative Skills training for Businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

REGISTER HERE!

Changing food waste behaviours – Covid-19 and beyond

New patterns in food waste behaviour are beginning to emerge, suggesting the way in which we value food under lockdown has changed. So, can the current lockdown crisis help to ignite a long-awaited food waste revolution?

READ HERE

#Plastic Free Supermarket

A Conversation With Connie Fenner From The Package Free Larder in Portsmouth

We spoke to Connie Fenner about how their supermarket originated and the issues they try to educate people on

Please subscribe to our upcoming Bi-Monthly PodCast : 3rd episode July 13th
Greenkode is very excited to continue spreading the word on new green tech, sustainability in restaurants other important circular topics!

We are on 8 different podcast channels:

Please subscribe and rate us on: Our Trailer can be found here:

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hEHVKmQjSc7oHhedVFuzs

RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/zero-waste-kode-trailer-GMekgj

POCKET CASTS : https://pca.st/rgnvudr8

GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjliZjVjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzc

BREAKER : https://www.breaker.audio/zero-waste-kode-trailer

ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/greenkode

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/zero-waste-kode-trailer/id1516682909

OVERCAST:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1516682909/zero-waste-kode-all-episodes

Our team continues to make progress at home!

We are testing out a feature to tell you how much food waste is costing you when you throw away in the bin!

#WorkFomHome

Hacking Domestic Scales

We stopped our development of energy efficiency to consider hacking existing domestic scales for our industry usage!

#Bio-degradable Plastics Revolution

We review 3 revolutionary bio-degradable products!

Please subscribe to our upcoming Bi-Monthly PodCast : 4th episode July 14th
Greenkode is very excited to continue spreading the word on new green tech, sustainability in restaurants other important circular topics!

We are on 8 different podcast channels:

Please subscribe and rate us on: Our Trailer can be found here:

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hEHVKmQjSc7oHhedVFuzs

RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/zero-waste-kode-trailer-GMekgj

POCKET CASTS : https://pca.st/rgnvudr8

GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjliZjVjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzc

BREAKER : https://www.breaker.audio/zero-waste-kode-trailer

ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/greenkode

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/zero-waste-kode-trailer/id1516682909

OVERCAST:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1516682909/zero-waste-kode-all-episodes

A Conversation With Adam Banks, former head chef at Fifteen Cornwall.

What is he doing now and his story on reducing food waste!

Guardians of Grub: Becoming a Champion

WRAP has developed a new online learning programme to help UK Hospitality and Food Service businesses put food waste reduction and associated cost savings right at the heart of their operations, as many of them prepare to reopen.

LEARN MORE

Learn how the circular economy can help you get more from less while tackling climate change

Join this introductory, virtual half-day workshop on Wednesday where you will be shown you how you can be a profitable food business while creating a positive environmental impact. Please note this workshop is for London-based SMEs.

REGISTER HERE

The COVID Symptom Study reveals six distinct ‘types’ of COVID-19

Data from the COVID Symptom Study has revealed six distinct ‘types’ of COVID-19, which has major implications for treatment and monitoring.

READ HERE

#WorkFromHome

Our dashboard is now deployed live for internal testing! Below is a review of some of the milestones we have achieved so far.

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