Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. According to the Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter with a clean one can lower your HVAC system’s energy consumption by 5% – 15%. Check for HVAC Leaks.

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Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability HVAC Soil 148

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s 'compatible with the planet'. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'. Producing just 2.69

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

Waste Reduction The reduction of non-biodegradable waste is another plausible solution to ocean conservation. Organic straws, food containers made from bamboo, banana leaves used to package fresh produce, and reusable shopping bags. Partnering with startups like BlueBenu is one option to consider.

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Energy Monitor Waste Waste Plastics 65

Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 83

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

To use a green certification or seal of approval on marketing or packaging, make it clear if your company is materially connected with the group behind it, such as receiving funds from it. Degradable / Biodegradable. Will the product and its package break down completely and 'return to nature' within a year? Recycled content.

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Business Green

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, as awareness of the climate emergency has grown, oil and gas giants have continued to run ad campaigns that gloss over their exploration and extraction activity and instead promote their clean energy ventures and newly-enshrined climate goals.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2022

After many years of oil and gas companies coming under fire for targeting much of their marketing budget on touting clean energy investments that make up just a tiny fraction of their business activity, the acceptability of a firm promoting its green initiatives without provide a full picture of its environmental impact is fast receding.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Replanting and maintenance of the forest led to the current 7,100 acres held and monitored by OFS and the Menke family. The company also places an earth-friendly focus on packaging, using biodegradable foam that keeps furniture safe during shipping, yet reduces to 5% of its size once the unpacking is complete.

Building Energy Monitoring 36

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Part 2: Goals and KPIs – This section documents your current baseline in terms of your eco profile which includes your energy usage, water usage, carbon emissions and overall eco score. Every industry and every business uses resources and energy differently. Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Packaging and containers from product deliveries are another big source of restaurant waste. Controlling food waste after serving it entails proper disposal of leftover food and utilizing eco-friendly packaging for leftover and take-out food. Take-out packaging accounts for a fair portion of waste that can be allocated to restaurants.

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Waste Waste Energy Monitor Sustainability 146

Unsustainable

JUNE 17, 2020

It’s incredibly versatile, strong, sustainably grown, and biodegradable. Uses: The outer fibers are coarser, yet are perfect for making bags, packaging material, and paper. Hijosa is striving to create biodegradable, eco-friendly, sustainable products that are also toxic-free. It is often used to make saris and kimonos.

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Sustainability Fashion Waste Waste 53

Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 10, 2023

Now the CEO of Rubi Laboratories , Mashouf wants to clean up the industrial sector and create processes that harness the powerful systems of the natural world to create a sustainable manufacturing ecosystem. cotton) and the energy needed to process fabrics and manufacture the garments themselves (e.g., spinning, weaving, and knitting).

Building Energy Monitoring 86

Building Energy Monitoring Fashion Business Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 86

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2022

Bakeries are energy-intensive and create excessive amounts of waste during the packaging and baking processes. We then wanted to bring your sustainability program further, introducing initiatives such as installing efficient kitchen tools and souring sustainable packaging. And lastly, monitor the sales of your products.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 143

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Tip #5 – Recycle and reuse paper : Workspaces should have paper recycle bins to make it easy to collect all types of paper including packaging and cardboard.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s ‘compatible with the planet’ Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials. Producing just 2.69

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Technology Packaging Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 28

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. Monitor and Evaluate Waste Management Programs Regularly. With some research, hotels can find eco-friendly packaging alternatives for items such as toiletries.

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Waste Waste Plastics Sustainability 148

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retail business sustainability trend #1: Rising fossil fuel prices call for energy-efficient retail. The average price of fossil fuel energy – oil, natural gas, and coal – has increased since 1976 , with a very recent surge in gasoline prices hitting record highs in 2022. Retail business sustainability.

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Retail Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

To minimize personal auto usage, use public transportation for your daily commute. Alternately, look into electric cars if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Look at the packaging when you make a purchase, and support companies that ship in recyclable or biodegradable containers.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

While specific companies have invested in strategic energy efficiency or clean energy, the food retail industry has not had a wholesale reckoning with its climate change impact. Given the industry’s carbon footprint from energy consumption alone , there is ample opportunity to reduce energy usage and improve its bottom line.

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Retail Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Waste 28

GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Clean energy for Native American communities. As the North American program manager for the Climate Group’s EV100 program, Badalian works to get large companies to commit to 100 percent electric mobility by 2030, then helps them replace global fleets with electric vehicles, deploy charging stations and affect government policy.

Building Energy Monitoring 528

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 528

Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized.

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

AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Clean energy for Native American communities. As the North American program manager for the Climate Group’s EV100 program, Badalian works to get large companies to commit to 100 percent electric mobility by 2030, then helps them replace global fleets with electric vehicles, deploy charging stations and affect government policy.

Business Energy Monitoring 36

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 36