Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

A sustainability index for the Drinks Industry was published on 9 February, in an apparent first, with the aim of providing manufacturers and other stakeholders with a clearer grasp of the extent of the sector’s adoption of sustainable practices, and what still needs to be done. Consider our water usage in a global context.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Minimize Food Waste.

Waste 148

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 27, 2020

New research combining Planet’s high cadence satellite imagery and other innovative technologies has successfully found the sources and pathways of plastic pollution in the Caribbean Sea. A boom is filled with plastic, and yet was only able to collect small amounts of it due to much of the debris passing it by. km2 to 0.77km2.

Plastics 124

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

But if designed without sustainability in mind, greenhouses can be quite energy and water intensive. Building with sustainable materials. Following the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Optimizing energy usage. Step 3: Build with Sustainable Materials. Ideally, invest in glass panels instead of plastic.

Building Energy Monitoring 148

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It's not necessarily that the game of musical chairs has intensified in the C-suite, but you'll note major executive moves at big apparel, food, energy, finance and technology corporations, some of which have enlisted a chief sustainability officer (CSO) or equivalent for the first time. Advocating.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2020

With 2020 now upon us, Andrew Brady, UK CEO of EMR (formerly European Metal Recycling) reflects on what has changed in his sector since the start of the millennium, and offers perspective on its growing importance and the challenges that lie ahead. How much is used worldwide? Advances in recovery technology.

Building Energy Monitoring 130

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GreenBiz

MAY 22, 2020

The sophistication of environmental monitoring tools continues to grow, with satellites, sensors and artificial intelligence all playing a role. Ideas for building a supply chain resilient to both short-term disruptions such as the pandemic and long-term risks such as climate change. The future of risk assessment. EDT June 16.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2021

Going green starts at home, and while separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin is a great first start, there are more steps you can take to be less wasteful and reduce your carbon footprint. 1) Reduce plastic waste in your kitchen. 3) Get a home energy score. – Oregon Department of Energy.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 28, 2021

Video production has arguably become one of the most influential industries in the world, meaning media companies need to be more conscious about the impact they have on people and the environment. If budget allows, transition to electric vehicles and research clean fuel options for heavy duty vehicles like biofuels.

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Greentown Labs

JANUARY 8, 2024

2024 is here, and it’s full of promise for the climatetech industry. Circularity for critical metals and minerals Recommended to Axios’ Climate Deals by Clean Energy Ventures Carbon To Stone is developing a carbon mineralization technology coupled with high-value minerals and metals recovery.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Conduit Tech builds software and machine learning technologies that integrate home-specific insights and data into the HVAC sales process. Electricity. Alma Energy leverages geothermal exploration to deliver scaled renewable energy production at economic levels. Manufacturing. Resiliency + Adaptation.

Startups 98

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

More than half of the winners cited energy saving as key to their plans for success and a third were named winners for their innovation in becoming more efficient. A new Energy Transition Scotland Award was also added to the categories this year. improvement on energy storage, leading to significant carbon savings.

Business Energy Monitoring 130

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2021

It will attract more customers and employees, gain their trust and loyalty, cut your energy costs, preserve resources and reduce waste. Wasting energy and resources that lead to scarcity and hurt the bottom line. There are dozens of green initiatives related to land, water, energy, equipment and chemicals. Roughly 13% of U.S.

Solar Energy Monitor 148

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. Electricity. Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal power developer.

Startups 98

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the EPA, sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Use Less Energy. One of the most important and valuable things a manufacturer can do is to conduct an energy audit.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? In other words, how can the use of everyday materials in the office be substituted with more sustainable, recycled, and reused materials? You need to identify instances where this is happening.

Waste 148

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2021

How does the plumbing industry affect the environment? Poor materials are inefficient, wasting both water and energy. Recycle old pipes and appliances. Market products that save energy. Install smart, energy efficient lighting. Encourage recycling within the office, and try to reduce printing.

Sustainability 128

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

An EU project is attempting to lead the European electronics industry towards more sustainable materials, design, manufacturing methods, and improved circularity and energy efficiency, writes Finnish research group VTT. This calls for new materials and the uptake of circular principles by the electronics industry.

Waste 147

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Part 2: Goals and KPIs – This section documents your current baseline in terms of your eco profile which includes your energy usage, water usage, carbon emissions and overall eco score. Every industry and every business uses resources and energy differently. Do we use plastic bottles for water?

Business Energy Monitoring 128

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Depending on the type of business you are and the industry you’re in, you might consider any of the following types of green certifications: Overall Green Business Certifications. Commercial Green Building Certifications. Energy – How much energy do we use? Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Entrants in the final furlong include an on-demand clothing manufacturing technology that eliminates 20 billion unsold garments each year, 100% compostable protective packaging that replaces single use plastic, and an Oxford University spin-out that changes the way valuable metallic resources are mined, refined, recycled, and processed.

Innovation 130

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Energy Star offers a variety of certified electronics such as computers , monitors , TVs and telephones. 100% of HP’s original ink cartridges contain 5% – 45% post-consumer or post-industrial recycled plastic.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2021

NatWest Group explains how sustainability has been embedded into its flagship building in London. Once inside the modern glass and steel exterior of the NatWest Group's London flagship building, located in 250 Bishopsgate, it reveals itself as a giant greenhouse. This is not the only food grown in the building.

Building Energy Monitoring 96

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a green realtor® passionate about the planet’s future and our own, you can play an important role in delivering the message of sustainability to homeowners and support a greener, healthier real estate industry. Energy efficiency. Green, non-toxic building materials. Home renewable energy systems. Resource conservation.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

Innovate UK's Jonny Voon explores some of the most exciting green ideas this year, ranging from UK lithium mining and plastic recycling breakthroughs, clothing that 'grows' with the children wearing it. Impact Recycling. Currently, only up to 15 per cent of plastic is recycled.

Innovation 97

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

The nursery and greenhouse industry is by no means a main contributor to environmental issues but it is beneficial for all businesses to adopt environmentally sound practices. When it comes to waste, plastic was found to have the highest relative environmental impact in the nursery system (about 80% of the value of the total footprint).

Sustainability 148

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Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2020

The fashion industry has a pollution problem. If the industry continues on its current pathway, it could use more than a quarter of the carbon budget associated with a 2 degrees Celsius pathway by 2050, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Enter a new technology: chemical garment-to-garment recycling.

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Greentown Labs

JANUARY 11, 2021

Nearly 30 startups joined our community in the final quarter of 2020, working on innovations as diverse as zinc-ion batteries, long-range weather forecasts, wave energy conversion, and replacements for petrochemical plastics. ELECTRICITY. This energy storage solution is low-cost, flexible, and long-duration.

Startups 97

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 3, 2024

By diving into the science behind capturing carbon dioxide directly from the environment or emission sources, we unpack the foundation of a method that not only helps reduce greenhouse gases but also plays a key role in producing a cleaner form of energy – hydrogen.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 31, 2024

Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly. Becoming a more sustainable business starts with having green buildings and infrastructure. A building is considered sustainable/green because of its design, construction, and operational characteristics.

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Econaur

MARCH 27, 2020

In addition, inspect insulation for a tight fit around building components that penetrate the insulation, such as electrical boxes. If you choose to install the insulation yourself, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions carefully and check local building and fire codes. Blanket: Batt and Roll Insulation.

Building Energy Monitoring 98

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recycling our waste has become an expected practice across multiple industries with those not participating in the practice severely damaging their company image and reputation. The sustainability industry commonly uses the term “Zero Waste” as the ultimate goal for businesses trying to lessen their local environmental impact.

Waste 140

Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 140

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2020

The next phase will look at equipment upgrades to reduce water usage. Greene’s plans to use the GBB EcoPlanner tool to support their ongoing sustainability plan, using it as their roadmap for future achievements.

Business Energy Monitoring 131

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Since launching in February 2020, MASAMI’s mission has been to make clean, non-toxic beauty the standard for the industry. In addition to purchasing recycled paper products, reusing packing materials whenever possible and active recycling, MASAMI launched refillable product bottles with refill pouches to help eliminate unnecessary waste.

Sustainability 148

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Some sustainability initiatives – such as transitioning to an electric fleet or investing in renewable energy – can require costly investments up front but making both large investments or small adjustments over time will lead to significant financial and environmental benefits. Energy Savings. Waste Reduction.

Business Energy Monitoring 147

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