Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

The tag “forever chemicals” is clearly very appropriate for a class of synthetic compounds whose unusual molecular structure, including the carbon-fluorine (C-F) bond (considered one of the strongest found in organic chemistry), appears to offer little scope for any thermal or other degradation at all, so they endure permanently.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. being Energy Star certified. .

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. being Energy Star certified. .

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Terra Infirma

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Twenty years ago I found myself attending a community engagement event on Teesside about renewable energy. Fast-forward about 8 years and the big public environmental debate was moving to two-weekly collections of residual waste. “Even in the town square, I could feel the whomp whomp whomp of the turbines hurting my chest.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jacko’s comments — initially made during a panel discussion at the conference and then confirmed in a separate interview — contrasted sharply with the otherwise enthusiastic tone set by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, energy minister Brian Jean, and environment minister Rebecca Schulz, who all spoke at the event. Robert Howarth and Mark Z.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

McDonald’s straws were still contributing to our waste problem using a linear economy rather than a circular one. A small reduction in plastic consumption and waste (although a step in the right-direction) should not be applauded as a sustainable move without addressing the wider challenges just mentioned. Energy Star.

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Mosaic

MAY 18, 2021

How contractors can position financing to meet client demands for more energy-efficient upgrades. The truth is that the best, energy-efficient options tend to cost more. This approach is invaluable when guiding your clients to energy-efficient home improvements—and how to afford them with home improvement financing options.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The firm has developed the new 'Eco-Towers' to be entirely self-reliant on their own renewable energy systems, enabling them to bring mobile communications to the UK's most remote locations without facing the challenges and costs of connecting to the electricity grid, it explained.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Related: Gorgeous new Apple store is powered entirely by renewable energy in Paris Consumers are meeting the news with mixed reactions. For those that decide to purchase the new iPhone, perhaps the price tag might be a little less painful when you think about how much e-waste you’re avoiding.

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R-Squared Energy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Further, CATL presently has eight factories under construction at a price tag of over $14 billion, underscoring the investments China is making toward securing continued market control. Galvanic Energy. brines is Oklahoma-based Galvanic Energy. The company’s roots go back to Chesapeake Energy, where Mr. Wilson formerly worked.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Newly designed high-efficiency fixtures and systems provide the same comforts as their wasteful counterparts. And as a bonus, customers love knowing that less water and energy consumption equals less money owed on home utility bills. This is equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 18.2 million barrels of oil, $37.5

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

But let’s chit-chat about something that often tags along with investing: dividends. We’re talking renewable energy, recycling, and all that good eco-friendly stuff. Think big utilities that have gone green or those with solid foundations in energy efficiency. Let’s dig in. Income Potential?

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

McDonald’s straws were still contributing to our waste problem using a linear economy rather than a circular one. A small reduction in plastic consumption and waste (although a step in the right-direction) should not be applauded as a sustainable move without addressing the wider challenges just mentioned. Energy Star.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

In the UK, supermarket shelves have been stripped bare, foodbanks have faced unprecedented demand and producers are now calling for a 'land army' to prevent fields of crops from going to waste. This can lead to huge amounts of food waste. Greater digitalisation could be one way of improving the sustainability of the system.

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Front And Centered

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

ENDORSERS: 350 Eastside | 350 Everett | Alliance for Clean Jobs and Energy | Audubon Washington. Defenders of Wildlife | Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition / TAG | E3 Washington | Earthjustice | Earth Ministry . Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides | NW Energy Coalition | Odyssey World International Education Services.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be to maintain those goals while finding meaningful presents for loved ones. Consider buying items in bulk, as long as they have less packaging and won’t go to waste. Images via Shutterstock. Here is the original:Â .

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

But many green solutions and technologies remain out of reach from smaller firms, especially at a time when the rising cost of goods, rent, energy, and staffing threaten to a significant bite out of smaller businesses' revenues and profits. A net zero emission economy cannot be built without them.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It’s been a carbon-neutral company since 2017, and both the corporate headquarters and distribution center went zero-waste the same year. It’s working on installing renewable energy systems at every location and has plans to be a zero-waste corporation worldwide by 2025.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labour's Party Conference kicked off yesterday, with the new tag line 'A Fairer, Greener Future' on prominent display, and the opening policy announcement coming in the form of a commitment to deliver a net zero emissions power system by 2030, a full five years earlier than the government's current 2035 target date.

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Business Green

JUNE 30, 2020

Critics noted that the reported wave of new projects did not include the government's manifesto pledge to invest £9.2bn in improving building energy efficiency, while other big ticket green infrastructure projects were notable by their absence.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. With the focus on safe, fair and eco-friendly material sourcing and production, Terra Thread bags also produce less waste. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The process, which has been described to BusinessGreen as "arduous" by one clean energy company, is not an option for many social media professionals who are often required to develop and deliver campaigns to tight deadlines or in response to breaking news.

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Business Green

MAY 24, 2021

The long-running debate over whether biomass energy can deliver promised emissions savings has been reignited this morning, after fresh analysis from think tank Ember warned plans for the UK's largest biomass with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) plant could undermine the UK's net zero transition and land the taxpayer with a hefty bill.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Where this gets real interesting is in regard to what we are doing about existing facilities, how we are updating them to be greener, to save energy, to save resources, to be more efficient. What can districts gain by looking for curriculum opportunities in an energy or building project? We put in solar tubes in all of our schools.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 3, 2021

. “Many employees want to live out their personal values at work and are asking for these programs,” said Richard Keiser, CEO and founder of community solar company Common Energy, during the GreenBiz webcast last week about engaging employees in sustainability. One of Common Energy community solar projects.

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Business Green

MARCH 23, 2022

The decision to finally heed industry calls to reduce VAT on energy saving materials have been broadly welcomed by experts across the green economy, who have noted the move is long overdue and will help households across the country reduce the amount of gas they need to heat their homes.

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Business Green

JANUARY 21, 2021

For example, mandating switching to renewable heat and power, as well as investing in measures to boost energy efficiency, are among the most obvious first steps to take, and can often save money for suppliers, the report notes.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to Solo New York, this recycled material reduces energy use by 50%, water use by 20% and air pollution by 60%. Hang tags are already printed on 100% recycled and biodegradable material with a recycled cotton string and a completely biodegradable clasp. The goal is to eliminate plastic from all packaging by the end of 2020.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to Solo New York, this recycled material reduces energy use by 50%, water use by 20% and air pollution by 60%. Hang tags are already printed on 100% recycled and biodegradable material with a recycled cotton string and a completely biodegradable clasp. The goal is to eliminate plastic from all packaging by the end of 2020.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That growth will almost certainly accelerate thanks to a big boost in funding from the federal climate bill, which directs $30bn toward renewable energy over the next decade. In most parts of the US, solar panels are classified as hazardous waste. For one, it is looking into new standards for waste classification.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Liz Truss is planning a major overhaul of the UK energy market alongside support for homes and businesses facing soaring bills this winter - here is all the top reaction frombusiness figures, politicians, campaigners and experts. Beyond the headline support package, major energy market changes are being planned too.

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Business Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

The company expects the facility, which will recycle local plastic waste, to begin operations in 2025. Often blended with other fabrics, such as cotton, and typically accompanied with fixtures such as buttons, zippers and tags, polyester can be found in all types of apparel, sportswear and footwear. A 'truly circular' solution.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2021

Retrofits are traditional homes that have been renovated to include sustainable materials and to be more energy- and water-efficient. Retrofits offer the cost-savings and health benefits of eco-friendly homes without the large price tag of newly-built green homes. smart thermostats) and the opportunity for renewable energy generation.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

On a quest to tame these inaccuracies, in late 2011, he proposed a simple technical fix that he claims will “result in more accurate billing, extended meter lives, reduced landfill waste, and a more efficient utilization of [utility] personnel.”. Dye had other suggestions for how the company should operate.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of the wider renewable energy sector, geothermal has set ambitious targets for scaling up by the end the decade. One of the most important things we can do is decarbonize heating, and our Celsius Energy startup speaks directly to that. This is inherently wasteful and it comes with a price tag of emissions.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In addition, in 2019 the UK introduced the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) standard which makes it mandatory for large companies operating in the UK to annually report their energy and carbon emissions. By energy purchased, we’re referring to electrical energy. What do we mean by activity data ?

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Energie Beheer Nederland, the government-owned gas company, has formed an initiative with the Dutch oil and gas industry called Nexstep to manage the process. million tonnes of waste materials, peaking between 2026 and 2031 at 250-280,000 tonnes annually — potentially doubling the demand on existing facilities. billion euros.

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