Greenability Magazine

JULY 7, 2020

To encourage property owners to use best practices for stormwater management, Johnson County Stormwater Management Program offers the refunds to homeowners and businesses that make improvements on their properties. The post Save 50% on native plants, rain barrels & more appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Stormwater Pollution Sustainability Climate change 79

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

The wastewater garden concept is also gaining a higher global profile as companies, local authorities and municipalities seek to adapt to a circular economy and implement blue-green infrastructure as part of flood resilience and stormwater management strategies, particularly in urban areas.

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Recycling Recycling Construction Building Energy Monitoring 245

Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Their extensive root systems retain more water than traditional lawns, which reduces stormwater run-off, mitigates flooding and traps significant amounts of carbon. The post Plan It Native landscape conference goes virtual appeared first on Greenability Magazine. For more conference information and registration, visit Plan It Native.

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Real Estate Stormwater Soil Health 91

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

“Now our focus shifts to the future, with societal needs, environmental protection and resilient infrastructure at the centre. Protecting rivers and seas The impact of sewage and stormwater discharge, agricultural runoff, and urban pollution on river ecosystems in the UK and Ireland is a key area of research for UKWIR.

Health 147

Health Stormwater Resilience Pollution 147

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

They are also, in part, a response to stricter performance targets, changing government legislation, and increased public scrutiny of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) releasing sewage and stormwater into rivers and seas during heavy rainfall. How much more is needed to ensure resilience with a changing climate? •

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Resilience Investment Stormwater Government 130

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This multi-pronged approach prioritises resource efficiency, natural solutions, and circularity; safeguarding water resources while nurturing healthier, more resilient ecosystems. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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Agriculture Pollution Stormwater Ozone 147

Greenability Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Both a rain garden and bioswale retain or slow the movement of water from the property, decreasing stormwater runoff. appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Rain gardens and bioswales have similar results, but vary in how they are designed and work. Let’s look at what might be best for your situation. Photo: Contain the Rain.

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Soil Stormwater Construction Plastics 85

Greenability Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Past winners have worked to reduce waste, air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs and transportation costs. The post Nominate neighbors for a green award appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Other neighborhoods have worked to provide local residents with greater access to local foods through community gardens and orchards.

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Stormwater Recycling Recycling Waste 52

Greenability Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. The post Hear local experts discuss climate issues appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Stormwater Waste Waste Transportation 52

Greenability Magazine

JULY 14, 2020

The post Try these 5 ways to reduce water use appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Photo: Amy Stanley.

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Stormwater Waste Waste Resilience 69

Green Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2024

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives.

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Education Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 52

Green Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2024

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives.

Education 52

Education Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 52

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 16, 2021

Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation. Fort Collins directly provides a full slate of municipal services, including operating its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado.

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Sustainability Health Resilience Waste 40

AGreenLiving

MARCH 30, 2021

“Urban trees don’t just store carbon, they reduce stormwater, they improve air, they provide energy savings in terms of heating and cooling. They reduce the costs of doing all kinds of other work, including stormwater management, air purification and water retention. They are like utilities,” McPherson said.

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Health Organic Cooling Stormwater 28

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Data for nature Currently, the default option to reducing stormwater overflows into rivers and seas is to install concrete storage tanks, which are costly and, while effectively holding back water, provide few additional benefits. Image credit: Neil Moralee , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Resilience Stormwater Biodiversity Climate change 130

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We have an innovation process for this work, and we are looking at ideas that could have a big impact on sustainability and resilience and would also make good business sense. The regulatory environment, in terms of fines for combined stormwater and sewage spills into surface waters, is more advanced than in other European countries.

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