Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2020

Keeping cool or hot air in to ensure your HVAC units are not overworking will not only decrease energy usage drastically but also significantly increase the longevity of your HVAC units due to decrease in usage. This concept is known as closed loop manufacturing or CLM and is an ideal goal for a sustainable manufacturer.

Sustainability 142

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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. Sustonable mixes post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, recycled glass, and natural stone to create a circular, high-quality surface material that can be used for kitchen tops, wall panels, and furniture.

Startups 98

Startups Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 98

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED PLASTIC. Recycled plastic used in construction offers a building material that has a lower carbon footprint and is stronger than brick, all while tackling our plastic waste problem ( 367 million metric tons produced globally in 2020). Recycled plastic. Recycled-plastic roofing shingles. Recycled steel.

Building Energy Monitoring 148

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2022

When it comes to eCommerce waste generation, plastic packaging is one of the industry’s most glaring issues. Despite being highly recyclable, the majority of plastic packaging from eCommerce shopping ends up in landfills or pollutes the world’s waterways and marine ecosystems. What is sustainable eCommerce?

Waste 148

Waste Waste Sustainability Carbon-negative 148

Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

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. bubble wrap and plastic sheets). For instance, cardboard can be replaced with eco-friendly plastics such as those made from cornstarch.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Waste Waste Packaging 147

Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Nine eco-friendly resolutions for plumbers and HVAC skilled trade professionals. Ferguson encourages all HVAC and plumbing contractors to resolve and commit to sustainability as we enter the new year. Offer to provide a water or HVAC system assessment. The reasons to avoid disposable plastic are endless.

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HVAC Recycling Recycling Education 52

Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Today, the company is almost entirely paperless.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 147

Greentown Labs

JUNE 24, 2024

Greentown Boston) Monaire ’s tech-enabled HVAC- and refrigeration-management service reduces HVAC energy use and repair costs while preventing downtime and food waste. Greentown Houston) Manufacturing BERKM ’s clay-based additive reduces the amount of plastic used in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging by up to 20 percent.

Startups 59

Startups HVAC Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral 59

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ditch single-use plastics and switch to green packaging alternatives. check for HVAC leaks) and do not prolong repair jobs. Purchase certified products that are environmentally and socially responsible. Provide public transportation or carpooling for employees. Choose green building materials for future construction projects.

Business Energy Monitoring 157

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-neutral 157

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 22, 2022

Using remote sensors to detect temperature imbalances, smart thermostats can achieve an even heating and cooling throughout your home as well as turn off the HVAC when you’re away, saving on energy and money. Automated lighting can be as earth-friendly as it is aesthetically pleasing. As the saying goes, “money talks”. Walk the Green Walk.

Home Energy Monitoring 167

Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 167

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Regularly clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration systems. Are there areas to improve supply chain efficiency in terms of lowering waste and carbon emissions? Water – How much water do we use? How much do we waste? Can we conserve water with smart technology (e.g. motion sensor faucets)?

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 158

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Depending on what materials your local collection facilities accept, you may use different bins to separate different materials – paper/cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum, e-waste, etc. Lastly, ensure that there are recycling bins at every corner of the workplace with clear labeling to guide employees on which items are accepted.

Business Energy Monitoring 147

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Recycling 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Upgrade insulation, HVAC and appliances to more energy efficient models. Recycled plastic. Use water activated paper tape instead of plastic tape. How much do we waste?

Business Energy Monitoring 128

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 128

Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Tip # 14: Use programmable thermostats – Programmable thermostats save money, maintain a constant temperature, adjust heating and cooling specific to each room or zone, and optimize buildings’ HVAC systems.

Building Energy Monitoring 147

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 147

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 28, 2023

Note: In some states like Massachusetts , energy-efficient lightbulbs are provided at no charge by the state government Switch to lower-pressure and more efficient showers and faucets Safely recycle electronics or batteries Donate used goods or furniture Stop using plastic bags, bring reusable bags on your shopping trips Make a commitment to not buying (..)

Earth Day 78

Earth Day Sustainability Plastics Education 78

Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Energy Efficiency A variety of energy saving measures were incorporated into the airport design including LED lighting and controls, high-efficiency HVAC equipment, smart building controls, and a high performing building envelope. For passenger vehicles, there are 62 EV charging stations in the new garage and 8 spaces in the surface lot.

Building Energy Monitoring 111

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Solar Energy Monitor 111

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Low Effort Stop using all single-use plastic kitchen utensils, plates, bowls, and cups Stop purchasing single-use plastic water bottles.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Waste Waste Plastics 78

Charged

JULY 13, 2020

So, the solution that the Tesla HVAC team came up with was to have a local heating loop. Inside, they used plastic injected molded casings. His only major complaint was that he found the HVAC system to be very noisy. Heat pumps typically encounter issues around minus 10 to minus 20° C,” says Elon.

Cooling 139

Cooling HVAC Innovation Plastics 139

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 27, 2023

Note: In some states like Massachusetts , energy-efficient lightbulbs are provided at no charge by the state government Switch to lower-pressure and more efficient showers and faucets Safely recycle electronics or batteries Donate used goods or furniture Stop using plastic bags, bring reusable bags on your shopping trips Make a commitment to not buying (..)

Earth Day 60

Earth Day Sustainability Plastics Education 60

Econaur

MARCH 27, 2020

Reflective system Foil-faced kraft paper, plastic film, polyethylene bubbles, or cardboard Unfinished walls, ceilings, and floors Foils, films, or papers fitted between wood-frame studs, joists, rafters, and beams. Foam boards are fastened together using plastic ties. Can withstand high temperatures.

Building Energy Monitoring 98

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 98

Greentown Labs

MARCH 18, 2021

Member-partner collaborations run the gamut, from a global commercial agreement between Salient Predictions and BASF , to a pilot project between Raptor Maps and Enel , to a customer deal between SteamIQ and Toray Plastics that also involved National Grid. 2013 2013.

Startups 90

Startups Incubators Incubators Innovation 90

Greentown Labs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Monaire , a startup whose tech-enabled HVAC and refrigeration-management service reduces HVAC energy use and repair costs while preventing downtime and food waste. Atacama Biomaterials , an MIT spinout developing regenerative plastics that can be made cost-effectively from diverse, local biomass, powered by robotics and AI.

Startups 59

Startups HVAC Incubators Incubators 59

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2024

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Consider bigger projects like HVAC retrofits or renewable energy installations like solar roofing. Upgrade insulation, HVAC and appliances to more energy efficient models. Use water activated paper tape instead of plastic tape. Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?

Business Energy Monitoring 60

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 60

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 20, 2021

HAVEN Central Air Controller HVAC helps develop an ecosystem inside an entire house. We developed the HAVEN brand and ecosystem to allow any HVAC system to deliver clean air as well as comfort. The HVAC system can also help combat the problem of indoor pollution. Statistics show that 90% of people’s time is spent indoors.

Home Energy Monitoring 28

Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor HVAC Pollution 28

Climate Tech VC

OCTOBER 12, 2023

But the costs, implementation timelines, and space requirements have relegated this type of HVAC system to very large and fancy properties (think military bases, presidential libraries, and museums). After you put in the heat exchanger, which is just a plastic pipe—super stable—you literally fill it up again.

Building Energy Monitoring 69

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 69

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Although the modernist-style factory had been decommissioned in 2000 and sold to a plastics factory, Sonja Bata repurchased the 1,500-acre site in 2008 as part of an ambitious masterplan to transform Batawa into a model of sustainable development. Geothermal energy powers all of the HVAC systems.

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Geothermal power HVAC Incubators Incubators 28

Business Green

JULY 22, 2022

The company's homepage states that it produces "Sustainable Cannabis Powered by Solar," but the story inside reveals that the company "burns natural gas and captures heat to circulate into the HVAC system." The same holds for solid waste generation, eliminating the single-use growing media and plastics common in indoor operations.

Sustainability 82

Sustainability Transportation Carbon-negative Policy 82

Green Business Bureau

JULY 31, 2024

Tip # 14: Use programmable thermostats – Programmable thermostats save money, maintain a constant temperature, adjust heating and cooling specific to each room or zone, and optimize buildings’ HVAC systems.

Building Energy Monitoring 60

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability 60

EDF + Business

MAY 2, 2023

Automotive Consumer Products Clean Energy Inputs Batteries Machinery Mining Paper Plastics Cement Steel Glass Chemicals Key Relevant Provisions §45X and §48C are the key provisions to know for advanced manufacturing, offering incentives for domestic clean technology and energy efficient manufacturing. HVAC Manufacturing AAF-McQuay Inc.

Building Energy Monitoring 52

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 52

Clean Energy Trust

MARCH 25, 2021

Great, how does it save your customers more money on HVAC and lighting costs than the dozens of others out there that have already raised tens or hundreds of millions in funding? Let’s say you are a cleantech entrepreneur who has developed a new material to make plastic composites lighter, stronger, and more durable.

Startups 52

Startups Innovation Technology Sustainability 52

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Both plastic and hangers used by dry cleaners make their way to local landfills. But there are ways to minimize the use of plastic in the industry and also recycle metal hangers effectively or replace them entirely. Plastic and hangers . Proper replacement and disposal of plastic & hangers.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Both plastic and hangers used by dry cleaners make their way to local landfills. But there are ways to minimize the use of plastic in the industry and also recycle metal hangers effectively or replace them entirely. Plastic and hangers . Proper replacement and disposal of plastic. Recycling hangers.

Building Energy Monitoring 78

Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

8: Minimize single-use plastic . An LCA will flag materials such as plastic as unsustainable. This is because plastic is derived from materials like ethylene and propylene, which are made from fossil fuels (mostly oil and gas). It’s easy to see how reducing meat intake can significantly lower a business’s carbon footprint. #8:

Carbon 78

Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

8: Minimize single-use plastic . An LCA will flag materials such as plastic as unsustainable. This is because plastic is derived from materials like ethylene and propylene, which are made from fossil fuels (mostly oil and gas). It’s easy to see how reducing meat intake can significantly lower a business’s carbon footprint. #8:

Carbon 78

Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 9, 2021

PFAS and PFOA, pharmaceuticals, micro-plastics). We’re focused on designing out waste and pollution and keeping materials in use to tackle the 45% of emissions that come from how we make and use things like cement, plastics, steel, aluminum, and food. Digital and financial solutions. Process optimization technologies.

Business Energy Monitoring 52

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Agriculture 52

CleanTechnica

MARCH 14, 2021

Originally published on WRI’s Resource Institute Blog. By Dan Lashof, Devashree Saha, Karl Hausker, Greg Carlock, Kevin Kennedy, and Tyler Clevenger U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, together with subcommittee chairs Bobby Rush and Paul Tonko, introduced the CLEAN Future Act on March 2, 2021.

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