Jim Conca

JANUARY 3, 2018

Like every year, energy will be a hot topic again in 2018. Do you know which state has the lowest carbon footprint? What energy source has the biggest deathprint? What activity subjects you to the most radiation? Take this energy quiz to test your knowledge of the most important issue in our lives.

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Living Green Technology

JANUARY 5, 2018

National Geographic: Each U.S. Family Trashes 400 iPhones’ Worth of E-Waste a Year According to " The Global E-Waste Monitor 2017 ", a collaborative initiative between the United Nations University, the International Telecommunications Union, and the International Solid Waste Association, e-waste will grow 17% by 2021 to 52.2 million metric tonnes.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 4, 2018

. WCS Member of the Month highlights the amazing stories of female leaders in the industry. This month, we spotlight Stephanie Jumel, Energy Services Program Director at Électricité de France (EDF). WCS: Please introduce us to EDF and the work it does. As a utility, what are some of your programs, in particular those unique to EDF? Stephanie: EDF (Électricité de France) is a global, integrated energy company and the world’s largest electricity producer, with 85% of that electricity carbon free.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 3, 2018

How can real estate developers stay ahead of climate change? How might aviation look in the coming years? And, how much money can company car drivers save by going electric? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. ‘It’s shocking, it’s horrendous’: Ellen MacArthur’s fight against plastic She broke the solo […].

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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.

Sustainability

Green Roof Technology

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Green Roofs and Fireworks. Practically all dry organic materials are combustible at relative low temperatures. Roof shingles or many waterproofing membranes on roofs are typically petroleum-based products (including Asphalt) and there is hardly any difference to dry organic materials. Some products are equipped with chemical fire retardants that could decrease the risk of spreading fire, unfortunately not the risk of leaks cause by heat and impact.

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Living Green Technology

JANUARY 4, 2018

Seattle sports has once again bested San Francisco. The Seattle Mariners beat out the San Francisco Giants and the rest of the MLB to win the 2017 Green Glove Award. This award recognizes a particular club for their commitment to environmentally-friendly policies throughout the year and is the first time in nine years that San Francisco hasn't won the award.

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