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Carbon Footprint Labeling – an introduction
Carbon footprint labeling has recently been gaining ground as a way to inform consumers of a products’ carbon footprint.
Sail Cargo and the SDGs: Goal 16 & 17
This is the final blog in the Sail Cargo and SDGs series! This blog will look at how sail cargo meets Goal 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and Goal 17 Partnership for the Goals.
Eliminating fossil fuels onboard the EcoClipper500 Prototype
EcoClipper ships are designed to be fossil-fuel free. This creates some exciting challenges for providing power onboard the ship and the EcoClipper Tech team invited a group of experts to discuss sustainable options.
Sail cargo and the SDGs: Goal 11 & Goal 15
In this series, the sail cargo industry is looked at through the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. This week: Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Goal 15 – Communities & Life on Land.
Sail cargo and the SDGs: Goal 5 & Goal 10
Sail cargo encourages the growth of small scale, local producers and suppliers, as opposed to large scale, multinational corporate systems.
Wheels Within Wheels
Some thoughts on the future of sail powered freight, inspired by the past. By Derek Ellard – Go Sail Cargo
Sail cargo and the SDGs: Goal 7 & Goal 9
Goals 7 and 9 look at affordable and clean energy, and innovation and infrastructure respectively. While using sailing vessels to ship cargo may seem “old-fashioned”, this technology actually has huge potential to tap into renewable energies.
Clipper Ship Cards: Hidden gems of the 19th Century
Advertising for the operation of clipper ships, fastest vessels operating in maritime trade, took the form of unique clipper ship cards.
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The risk of investing in sailing cargo.
Good afternoon… Last week I received an email from an investor in EcoClipper, he wrote: “… Suppose I now double my investment, but suppose: based on the current state of affairs, I am now starting to wonder what the risks are… … I'm not talking about when it can start...

Tukker: A new ship
EcoClipper started in 2018 to solve the problem of shipping pollution. However, it is clear that no one wants to stop using products from distant lands or stop traveling between continents…

Hardtack and Lobscouse
This is going to be the heart of the ship. The place where “hardtack”- rock-hard, long-lasting salty biscuits – will be baked, alongside “Lobscouse”, a traditional sailor’s meal with meat, potatoes and onions and a diverse range of other dishes.