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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q2 2021

Greentown Labs

Beacon Bio ’s product PhonoGraft, a novel biomimetic and biodegradable graft for treating chronic eardrum perforations, is opening up options for more environment-friendly tissue grafts. Blue Sky Analytics uses satellite data and AI to provide high resolution environmental insights for ESG investing and climate risk assessment.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. Upgrade insulation, HVAC and appliances to more energy efficient models. While these projects have expensive upfront costs, they yield significant net savings in the long-term.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

If you’re running an event inside a building, then 44% of that building’s energy consumption is attributed to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and 28% to lighting equipment. Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

Now more than ever companies are starting to think about the entire lifespan of their products making it easier for consumers to find biodegradable, recyclable and reusable products and packaging. Routinely check plumbing for water leaks and ensure refrigeration and HVAC systems are well maintained. Use reclaimed water for landscaping.

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Sustainable Manufacturing: How to Create a Sustainable Warehouse and Green Factory

Green Business Bureau

This means a significant amount of energy is used at all times to keep the lights on, run the HVAC systems, and power all of the devices and machinery inside. This plastic is biodegradable and comes from a renewable source, unlike oil-based plastics. These facilities often run around the clock – always open and always operating.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 5

Green Business Bureau

Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. Upgrade insulation, HVAC and appliances to more energy efficient models. While these projects have expensive upfront costs, they yield significant net savings in the long-term.