Bio-based and circular building materials and techniques can play an important role in the transition toward a more sustainable construction sector. This study focuses on the Northern Netherlands and explores those competencies (in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude) required by construction workers …

De Europese energiekosten zijn torenhoog. “Wegduiken in de hoop dat het wel goed komt, is onmogelijk geworden nadat Draghi opschreef wat niemand in Brussel durfde te zeggen. De nieuwe EU-commissie publiceert nu het “Action Plan for Affordable Energy”, dat een waslijst aan voorstellen en voornemens bevat …

In dit hoofdstuk geef ik niet alleen een overzicht van de huidige ontwikkelingen op het gebied van maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen (MVO), milieu, maatschappij en goed bestuur (ESG) en de Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) in verband met de nieuwe EU-richtlijn voor duurzaamheidsverslaglegging …

Encouraging adolescents to participate in physical activity (PA) is crucial for both their immediate and long-term well-being. However, maintaining their engagement remains a challenge. The Health-Promoting School (HPS) model takes a holistic approach by integrating health promotion into education, policies, …

While the Municipality of Amsterdam wants to expand the electric vehicle public charging infrastructure to reach carbon-neutral objectives, the Distribution System Operator cannot allow new charging stations where low-voltage transformers are reaching their maximum capacity. To solve this situation, …

Deluge: a conversationFriday 28th February, 2025Organised alongside the exhibition, this community conference will conclude three years of research and artwork. The event will include conversations and presentations from the Deluge artists, ecologists and salt marsh experts, connecting the three tidal …

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For the future circular economy, renewable carbon feedstocks manifest considerable promise for synthesizing sustainable and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). In this study, 16 wt% and 30 wt% PHA (cell dry weight) are respectively produced by thermophilic Caldimonas thermodepolymerans from beechwood …

Invited speaker at the AI, Culture, and Society Seminar at the ILLC at UvA.