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2022
Thomas Steen Sørensen
07 MAR

The potential of plastic can be utilized better

Recycling plastics requires the support of consumers, municipal waste management companies, and—not least—plastic manufacturers.

Environmental technology
Huse ved strand. Foto: Colourbox
01 MAR

DTU expert calls for increased focus after IPCC report

In Denmark, the biggest climate threat is flooding due to rising sea levels that will affect many of our coastlines.

Climate adaptation Environmental technology
12 JAN

DTU enters wide-ranging CCUS partnership

DTU is joining forces with 18 stakeholders to implement a roadmap for carbon capture, utilization, and storage.

Energy efficiency Energy storage Energy production Energy systems CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation
2021
16 NOV

Is it sensible to use rainwater to flush the toilet?

As a world first, a new residential district in Aarhus is using secondary water from the local water utility for toilets and washing machines. The solution is supported...

Waste water and water discharge Water supply Climate adaptation
04 NOV

Life cycle assessment of carbon capture

Life cycle assessment of carbon capture at incineration plants shows that despite some drawbacks, the net result is a clear advantage for the climate.

CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation Energy production
14 OCT

Circular construction improves utilization of resources

A sector development report from DTU recommends that the players in the construction sector join forces on large test projects and scaling of circular construction.

Climate adaptation CO2 separation and CO2 storage Waste management Environmental technology Life cycle analysis Innovation and product development Construction materials Building design
04 OCT

Colding Award 2021

Every year DTU Environment celebrates the Colding Award with prizes for Course of the Year, Best MSc Thesis and Best Bachelor Project.  The Colding Award is named after...

23 SEP

Functioning of terrestrial ecosystems is governed by three main factors

Ecosystems provide multiple services for humans. However, these services depend on basic ecosystem functions which are shaped by natural conditions like climate and species...

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16 SEP

Alliance with Singapore is to start green wave in shipping

To achieve the Danish government’s goal of climate-neutral shipping in 2050, DTU has entered into an alliance with NTU in Singapore, the aim being for the universities...

CO2 separation and CO2 storage Ships and offshore constructions
02 JUL

New method for cleaning lakes shows promising results

A pilot project in Lake Søllerød has very successfully used electrodes to oxygenate lakebed. The method should now be tested in a large demonstration trial.

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