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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

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Belgian battery collection relies on IoT solution

Envirotec Magazine

Automatically collecting information from the moment of storage onwards, can further improve the logistic process. In this instance, the system uses IoT modules which interact with a proprietary Cloud solution. In the long run, the platform can be easily and quickly expanded for future functionalities, thanks to its flexible design.”.

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Bratislava textile collection firm says smart waste management pays for itself

Envirotec Magazine

A textile waste collection company in Slovakia has published the results of a waste monitoring project using Sensoneo waste monitoring sensors, part of a system that supports dynamic and automated waste collection. 3000 tonnes of textile waste. Implementation of waste monitoring sensors.

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The rise of automation in Italian forklift manufacturing: enhancing efficiency and reshaping industry standards

Envirotec Magazine

Internet of Things (IoT) and Connectivity The Internet of Things (IoT) is another transformative technology reshaping Italian forklift manufacturing. IoT enables real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing processes through interconnected devices. Italian forklift manufacturer, CLS S.p.A.,

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Vodafone targets 100 per cent renewables-powered mobile network in 2021

Business Green

Over carbon savings are expected to be made through Vodafone's healthcare services, cloud hosting and home working, it said, with its IoT services. In 2020 so far, the company said it had invested €77m in energy efficiency and renewables projects, which had unlocked 186GWh of energy savings.

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Lebanese wastewater solution wins new global tech competition

Envirotec Magazine

Using IoT, the solution treats wastewater onsite, negating the need to transport waste and recycled water, with a series of water tanks that imitate aquatic habitats found in nature, and seemingly without the use of added chemicals, desludging, or vast infrastructure investment.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste.