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Study pinpoints pathways to boost plastic waste recycling globally

Envirotec Magazine

A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. Category 2 – Incipient Systems includes countries with basic waste regulations but limited collection and end-of-life treatment infrastructure. Examples of countries include Kenya, Iraq and Congo.

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion.

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Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly.

Green Business Bureau

Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly. Becoming a more sustainable business starts with having green buildings and infrastructure. A building is considered sustainable/green because of its design, construction, and operational characteristics. Increasing energy efficiency.

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Sponsored content: SEEPEX innovative pump solutions power sustainable sludge treatment at Thames Water

Envirotec Magazine

SEEPEX BNM pump incorporating advanced digital monitoring at Thames Water’s Basingstoke STW. The site now generates enough energy from waste to power itself and export to the national grid. 24/7 Performance Monitoring: Real-time Insights from SEEPEX Integrated Pump Monitoring.

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How Food Waste is Degrading the Environment

The Environmental Blog

Did you realize that by throwing food out, you’re also wasting water and causing climate change? billion tonnes of food worth $1 trillion is lost or wasted yearly. According to a World Food Programme (WEP) estimate, about a third of all food produced each year is wasted or lost before it can be eaten. Approximately 1.3

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Reasons Why More Brands Are Moving Towards Sustainable Packaging

The Environmental Blog

Experts estimate that if mankind continues at its current rates of energy usage, deforestation, excessive reliance on fossil fuels , and other activities, the world as we know it will continue to suffer as the years go on. It Shows Responsibility and Humanity. It Can Inspire Others.

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