McDonald’s UK & Ireland has rolled out a new-build restaurant in Shropshire, which it claims is its first to meet net-zero carbon regulations in its construction and operations. The building was constructed using a range of recycled materials, including cladding made from recycled IT equipment, a drive-thru lane using recycled tyres, internal wall signs made from waste coffee beans, and kerbsides constructed from recycled plastic bottles.
20.12.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
17.12.2021
In some of the world’s largest refugee camps, displaced people are buying food and other necessities using advanced technology.
16.12.2021
We’re all familiar with the copper wire telephone network: in use since 1876, it’s kept business communications going for years. Since its invention, the public switch telephone network (PSTN) has seen a lot of changes: it's gone from manual switching, which required a human operator, to electronic switching; from just simple copper wires to fibre cables and cellular networks.
15.12.2021
Former Google AI researcher Timnit Gebru is launching an independent AI institute to explore how the technology can exacerbate inequality. The Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research (DAIR) Institute will document the harmful effects AI can have on marginalised communities, while looking for ways to improve access to AI development for those groups. Gebru is a longstanding critic of facial recognition software’s bias against people of colour.
13.12.2021
Sick of rubbish and waste on Christmas day and conscious of cutting down this year? We've compiled a list of eco-friendly gift ideas to help you avoid unnecessary waste this Christmas
11.12.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
10.12.2021
One of the most powerful aspects of an efficient business is how communications are managed. Unified Communications as a Service – or UCaaS – now offers network capability to meet the changing communications needs of post-pandemic enterprises.
09.12.2021
Whether it’s as founders, investors or as employees, we all know that the success of a business comes down to the people behind it. We all likely have tales to tell about toxic cultures and bad bosses, and we all know of at least one colleague whose impact is so positive, the company wouldn’t be the same without them.
08.12.2021
In collaboration with the Bachl Group, scientists from Germany’s University of Gottingen have created a direct replacement for exterior building insulation using granulated popcorn. The material is a natural alternative that can be used in place of traditional insulation – which is often petroleum-based – and is repellant to both water and fire.
06.12.2021
The sextech industry is high in demand and ripe for expansion. But for these founders, dealing with taboos around sex is just part of the growth process.
06.12.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about how non-refundable tokens (NFTs) are taking over the most popular entertainment industries.
06.12.2021
Finally getting some down time over Christmas, or stuck for stocking fillers? We've compiled a list of Christmas must-reads for the book lovers in your life.
04.12.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
03.12.2021