Why Hertz is betting its future on electrification
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Hertz is looking sharp once again, with a new CEO and several strategic moves to electrify its rental-car fleet and prepare for a zero-emissions future.
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We need stricter MOT tests to eliminate air pollution, says campaign group
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ) – a social enterprise – believes it is making progress with its efforts to lobby parliament, and secure a mandatory requirement for diesel filters in road vehicles, thereby cutting particulate polution. Barry Sheerman, MP for Huddersfield, and Chairman of the WCRAQ has submitted a Ten-Minute Rule Bill to the House of Commons, asking the Government to update the MOT test to include an efficiency test for DPFs (diesel particulate
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Cell-Based Meats Need An Ideal Matrix To Grow On
Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Where and how you get your food really matters to the climate. Growing real meat without the animal, called cultivated meat, requires only a percent of the water and emits a percent of the CO2 of ordinary meat. But it needs a good foundation to grow on.
Green Smart Homes: 6 Ways To Make It Eco-Friendly
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Now that the world is facing multiple problems, we as inhabitants of this planet, need to do our best to be more environmentally friendly. It’s the least we could do to help nature, and what’s the best way to contribute a little something to nature than doing it through something we do best? There’s no. The post Green Smart Homes: 6 Ways To Make It Eco-Friendly appeared first on U.S.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams in the EU
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says it is bringing forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams. The restriction would hopefully prevent further groundwater and soil contamination and health risks for people and the environment. ECHA says it has investigated the environmental and health risks posed by the use of PFASs in firefighting foams at the request of the European Commission.
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Managing Climate Risk with Renewable Energy
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Climate change influences natural resource depletion and puts businesses, individuals and the global ecosystem at risk. A recent example is the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmentalists believe it originated from forced migration, causing unnatural interactions between different species. Habitat destruction caused a ripple effect of destruction that influences supply chain limitations today.
21 solutions to make our economy more circular
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Instead of producing more things, we must maximize the use of existing ones.
Vodafone announces circular economy plan to extend life of mobile phones and increase reuse and recycling
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Vodafone announced “a major initiative” on 23 February to extend the life of new mobile phones and encourage customers to trade in or recycle their old devices. Starting in European markets from Spring 2022, customers of the mobile operator will be offered “a comprehensive and convenient suite of services, including insurance, support and repairs for their devices” The firm said it will also launch a new digital platform making it straightforward for customers to agree tr
Environmental Awareness Days in March
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Kick off the spring season with these environmental awareness days in March! Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday of March. Ask yourself: Where would your company be without your staff of team leaders, solution builders and dedicated workers? Whether you’ve just begun your green journey or your company has years of experience, sustainability programs of all sizes and at all stages are successful because of the employees running them!
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Easy Ways to Conserve Electricity at Home and Help the Planet
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
If we know one thing about our planet, it’s that it is rapidly warming up, causing many problems for the animals, plants and humans. There are various reasons why climate change might occur, but our reckless wasting of natural resources as well as heartless pollution are definitely to blame for at least some of the. The post Easy Ways to Conserve Electricity at Home and Help the Planet appeared first on U.S.
UN Global Compact CEO: These 4 actions will help business achieve the SDGs
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
We’re almost halfway through our timeline for the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on reporting, supply chains, SMEs and accountability are crucial.
Heating industry agree hydrogen appliance labels
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Perhaps a marker of progress towards decarbonising the domestic use of gas, using hydrogen, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) – a membership group of appliance manufacturers – has agreed new, clear labelling for hydrogen appliances. The new labels will very clearly show three distinct categories of hydrogen appliances:-. · “Hydrogen Blend” compatible, capable of running on a blend of up to 20 per cent hydrogen in the gas network. · “Hydrogen-Ready” appliances, capable
RenewableUK launches first ever Global offshore Wind Awards!
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The national body for renewable energy in the UK, RenewableUK is thrilled to be launching the annual Global Offshore Wind Awards.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Sustainable Catering: A Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
What Is Sustainable Catering. As the provider of food and drink for events, caterers’ practices and waste can have a detrimental effect on the planet. They hold the unique power of determining just how damaging a get together can be to the environment. There are countless opportunities to get creative and uptake sustainable catering practices through responsible food sourcing, preparation, commute, and waste disposal.
Episode 305: Waste not this trash, rethinking systems
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Plus more highlights from the main stage of GreenBiz 22, with Wells Fargo, Microsoft and Goodyear.
Portugal power-to-liquid project makes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from municipal waste-derived CO2
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto. Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. An interdisciplinary consortium, formed by LIPOR (Intermunicipal Waste Management of Greater Porto), P2X Europe and Veolia is launching feasibility studies for
The Checklist for a Modern & Sustainable Kitchen Renovation
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Thinking of upgrading your kitchen and going green while at it? The upsides of green remodeling are undeniable — fresh aesthetics along with the “feel good” aspect of doing your part for the environment. Contrary to what many might believe, remodeling your kitchen sustainably doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. With a few strategic eco-friendly replacements, […].
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Sambar: Proving Luxury Fashion Can Be Both Vegan and Sustainable
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Vegan luxury brand, Sambar , specializes in handbags made from sustainable, cruelty-free textiles including organic cotton and post-consumer recycled polyester yarn. Their line of handbags proves that it’s possible to achieve high fashion aesthetics without compromising ethics and values. “Luxury with a Conscience”. As per their slogan, “luxury with a conscience”, Sambar understands that the art of fashion has real environmental and social consequences and so, they are actively working to minimi
The sustainability talent you’re looking for, it’s in your operations department
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Operations might be an unlikely place to start your sustainability career, but it can have the most impact.
UK councils spent around £250k (each) on fly-tipping clean ups in 2021
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Recent research using freedom of information (FOI) requests to each of the UK’s local authorities appears to show that fly-tipping increased by 49% between 2020 and 2021. Undertaken by outdoors brand TOG24, the research revealed that, in the past year, some London Borough’s dealt with over 20,000 incidents each. Other notable findings included: The London Borough of Newham is the UK’s fly-tipping hot-spot with nearly 30,000 recorded incidents in 2021.
Ways to Transform Your Lawn into an Eco-Friendly Oasis
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Nature does not only provide us with the much-needed escape from the concrete dullness of urban life but also heals us of our worries and stress. While we cannot venture into the wild every now and then, a lush and verdant lawn can do the trick. A beautiful lawn in your backyard is your own […]. The post Ways to Transform Your Lawn into an Eco-Friendly Oasis appeared first on Green Living Guy.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
One of the world's largest metallurgical coal ports, the Dalrymple Bay Terminal in Queensland, to prepare plans for pivot to green hydrogen. The post Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Biodiversity meets the bottom line
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Natural capital: We're at the early stages of corporate biodiversity commitments, but new projects are pushing forward despite challenges.
Sorting technology boosts polymer purity at Viridor’s Avonmouth and Skelmersdale plants
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Viridor has chosen the very latest in sensor-based sorting technology from TOMRA Recycling for two of its polymer recycling plants. 15 TOMRA AUTOSORT® units and six AUTOSORT® FLAKE units have been installed at Viridor’s flagship polymer recycling and reprocessing plant, part of Viridor’s £317m Avonmouth Resource Recovery Centre near Bristol. Meanwhile, a new AUTOSORT® FLAKE unit has been installed at Viridor’s Skelmersdale polymer recycling and reprocessing facility in Lancashire, boosting throu
Tips to Go Green with Your Light Fixtures
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Lighting is a vital component of our daily lives that has recently come under a lot of scrutiny regarding its ecological impact. As consumers, the onus is on us to be mindful of the adverse effects of excessive energy usage and the strain it puts on available resources and our pockets. If you are looking to […]. The post Tips to Go Green with Your Light Fixtures appeared first on Green Living Guy.
“Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
A US$500 billion global rush to build new gas pipelines - including Australia's "gas fired recovery" - undermines efforts to achieve zero net goals. The post “Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Confronting the reality of inequitable access to recycling
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Will investing in research, infrastructure and training improve the system?
UK soils could see step change in carbon sink potential, with proper investment
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health – as well as moving closer to Net Zero, according to new research. Soil acts as a carbon ‘sink’, locking in GHGs that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Upgrading UK soils, particularly farmland and degraded peatlands, could radically improve their ability to store carbon.
Everyday Essential Items for Green Living
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Taking care of the environment and saving the planet from the devastating effects of climate change is possible through effortless acts in your everyday life. And switching your lifestyle to using eco-friendly products can help achieve this objective. With these products, everyone can help curb environmental degradation to a great extent and preserve the earth […].
UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
UK government to fund demonstration of a hydrogen energy storage technology originally invented at UNSW. The post UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kroger and Loop bring first US in-store reuse pilot to Portland
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
The companies launched the first Loop retail service in the US with a six-month pilot this week in Fred Meyer stores.
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