The Use Less Group
The Use Less Group, based at the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering and led by Professor Julian Allwood, pursues world-leading research into the sustainable use of materials, energy and resources.
UK FIRES
Cambridge Electric Cement was developed as part of the UK FIRES programme, led by Professor Allwood, which aims to enable a rapid transition to zero emissions based on using today’s technologies differently, rather than waiting for scale deployment of new energy technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
tick zero
tick zero is a brand new resource aimed at giving a clear and concise picture of climate mitigation background and action in the form of a short video course. It is:
- Universal: Our content is free for anyone to access and share
- Accessible: You don’t need expertise or technical knowledge
- Realistic: The solutions we lay out do not rely on fantasy technologies
- Optimistic: We believe that everyone’s actions matter