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Read more at: One year, many milestones: Progress developing sustainable catalysts

One year, many milestones: Progress developing sustainable catalysts

Ruth Webster in an NMR laboratory

Ruth Webster in the NMR laboratory taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

It’s been a year since Dr Ruth Webster and her group came to our department from the University of Bath. Discover Ruth’s mission is to find sustainable catalysts that speed up essential chemical reactions.

Read more at: Realising the hidden value of plastics

Realising the hidden value of plastics

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Erwin Reisner delivering his talk: Capturing Sunlight for a Sustainable Future taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Recycling plastic waste is difficult and often unprofitable. Reisner group spinout Protonera has the perfect solution. 

Read more at: Shortlist announced for Sustainable Labs competition

Shortlist announced for Sustainable Labs competition

Professor John Pyle sitting in chair next to Jenny Zhang at front of lecture theatre

Professor John Pyle speaks with Assistant Professor Jenny Zhang at Chemistry Sustainability 'In Conversation' event, courtesy Chemistry Photography.

The shortlist has been announced for the Sustainable Labs Competition, which is seeking innovative ideas on making labs across the university more sustainable.