Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In the years since 2015’s Paris Climate Accord, many industrial businesses have begun using carbon offsetting strategies to balance the emissions of their operations. For most industries, a better option is to reduce the carbon intensity of operations with carbon reduction technologies and strategies.

Carbon 234

Carbon Building Energy Monitoring Plastics Recycling 234

Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. Electricity. Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal power developer.

Startups 98

Startups Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 98

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

General contracting businesses that are eco-friendly and practice sustainability are realizing real benefits including new customers and sales growth. . Attracting new customers has become more complicated since consumers often consider how eco-friendly and green a business is before making a purchase decision. Recycled Steel.

Construction 78

Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

The industry is moving toward sustainable construction. General contracting businesses that are eco-friendly and practice sustainability are realizing real benefits including new customers including sales growth. . Now more than ever consumers are using their purchasing power to push companies to be more sustainable.

Construction 78

Construction Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2021

Going green starts at home, and while separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin is a great first start, there are more steps you can take to be less wasteful and reduce your carbon footprint. 1) Reduce plastic waste in your kitchen. 3) Get a home energy score. – Oregon Department of Energy.

Earth Day 165

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability. The sixth step in your green business journey is to implement the plan you’ve created. Step 4: Engage your employees.

Business Energy Monitoring 144

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2021

If you own and operate a plumbing business, it’s time to get serious about going green in order to stay ahead of the trend and secure your business for the future. The younger generation has demonstrated an increasing interest in environmental sustainability, seeing that 87% of consumers prioritize sustainable businesses.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 128

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Practicing good stewardship and sustainability is an integral part of making your business green both ecologically and financially. . The nursery and greenhouse industry is by no means a main contributor to environmental issues but it is beneficial for all businesses to adopt environmentally sound practices.

Sustainability 148

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 5, 2023

This reporting was made possible in part due to a media briefing sponsored by Beyond Plastics, Inclusive Louisiana, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, and The Descendants Project, which included local meals in Louisiana. Credit: Anne Rolfes Close-up of Norco town sign, showing an industrial facility next to homes.

Sustainability 95

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

UNEP boss warns 'there will be no jab to prevent seven million premature deaths caused by air pollution each year'. Additionally, at least 31 per cent of countries that do have the power to introduce such ambient air quality standards have yet to adopt them. UN: One third of countries lack legal air quality standards.

Pollution 54

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s important for business owners and global citizens to understand the source of this change to be empowered to anticipate and adapt to these changes and potentially help reverse them through intentional, sustainable action. . The Holocene. The Anthropocene.

Resilience 78

Resilience Building Energy Monitoring Ocean acidification Business Energy Monitoring 78

EDF + Business

MAY 2, 2023

Advanced Manufacturing Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with Any company that owns or sources from industrial facilities may benefit from IRA incentives. 5-year direct pay for businesses until 2032. Key Takeaways Covers a variety of investments (incl.

Building Energy Monitoring 52

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

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Practicing good stewardship and sustainability is an integral part of making your business green both ecologically and financially. . The nursery and greenhouse industry is by no means a main contributor to environmental issues but it is beneficial for all businesses to adopt environmentally sound practices.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Organic Building Energy Monitoring 78

The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

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. Cost-Effective.

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s clear from these interviews that without addressing the problems driven by the expectations of the industrial supply chain (retail and catering), encouraging public goods through the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) will be like pedalling a bicycle with the brakes on.

Building Energy Monitoring 74

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

SDGs are driving governments, individuals, universities and businesses to adjust their practices to achieve benchmarks and secure a sustainable future by 2030. SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is one of the most applicable and easiest ways for companies to incorporate the UN SDGs into their business practices.

Business Energy Monitoring 130

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Business Green

APRIL 4, 2023

The strategy also confirms government's plan to move ahead with proposals to ban plastic wet wipes, and restrictions on polyfluoroalkyl substances, sometimes known as "forever chemicals", which are commonly found in firefighting foam, textiles, cleaning products, pains and varnishes.

Pollution 36

Pollution Energy Monitor Plastics Government 36

Business Green

AUGUST 13, 2021

The public market offering and the capital gained during the process will be crucial for AeroFarms to reach the next level of its growth and to achieve several strategic expansions, including improving operational and energy efficiency, adding into new products (right now it's focusing on berries), and maintaining its social impact. "We

Building Energy Monitoring 58

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 58

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s used to gain a financial advantage that’s often short lived and can expose businesses to long-term financial risk. As business leaders and employees , we must understand the nature of corporate greenwashing. In this Green Business Bureau article, we define corporate greenwash. What is corporate greenwash?

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 148

Front And Centered

MAY 17, 2019

While the full HEAL act passed in both the House and Senate by significant margins, the Washington Business Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and the Association of Washington Business (AWB) were able to slow reconciliation of the two bill versions, preventing it from passing before the session expired.

Building Energy Monitoring 71

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 71

Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

Recycling 84

Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 84

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. In 2014, the electrical engineer and MBA became the first woman to lead a U.S.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Indeed, by our estimates, human activity is already outside a 'safe operating space for humanity' on at least four out of nine planetary boundaries identified by leading Earth scientists: biodiversity loss, chemical and plastic pollution, nutrient pollution, and greenhouse-gas emissions.

Business Energy Monitoring 36

Business Energy Monitoring Agriculture Plastics Biodiversity 36

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 26, 2022

We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs. We are currently seeking a full-time Project Associate for our Project Development Business Unit. This position will be in-person, located in State College, Pennsylvania.

Energy Monitor 40

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Green Tech Challenge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

UK to Reduce Plastic Waste Plastic waste is a burning issue in the UK, as its recycling industry is largely affected by China’s new ban on foreign waste. Having relied on China to recycle most of its plastic waste, the UK now has to adapt and look for countries willing to take on the load.

Climate change 50

Climate change Government Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 50

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability. Step 5: Create a Sustainability Plan for Your Business. The fifth step in your green business journey is to create a sustainability plan.

Business Energy Monitoring 128

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 128

Business Green

JULY 13, 2021

Qatar Airways' may have promised fans it would help them 'fly greener', while VW chose to showcase its new electric vehicles, but as ever carbon intensive and plastic-touting industries were highly visible. The Land Rover ad featured on 12th June 2021 in the Guardian magazine.

Energy Monitor 74

Energy Monitor Carbon Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 74

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.

Home Energy Monitoring 148

Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability HVAC Soil 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Sustainability Careers. Consulting.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s used to gain a financial advantage that’s often short lived and can expose businesses to long-term financial risk. As business leaders and employees , we must understand the nature of corporate greenwashing. In this Green Business Bureau article, we define corporate greenwash. What is corporate greenwash?

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 78

DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

While commercial mining of the deep seafloor is not yet happening, momentum is building and the world is now seriously entertaining the possibility. To vacuum up these treasured chunks requires industrial extraction by massive excavators. In June, Nauru took the first step in launching the industry.

Building Energy Monitoring 89

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Biodiversity Energy Monitor 89

Energy and Cleantech Council

MAY 14, 2021

New York’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana for adult use has set off a flurry of entrepreneurial activity as businesses seek to establish a foothold in the State’s new and lucrative market. Due to their fans, lights, and 24/7 operation, indoor cannabis farms and manufacturing facilities consume a lot of electricity.

Building Energy Monitoring 87

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 87

Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

The sustainability of this growth is however compromised by overfishing and rising ocean pollution. Pollution from litter, sunscreen chemicals, and boats making day trips to the island in large numbers (200 boats and 5000 tourists per day) had gradually damaged 80% of the island’s ecological system.

Energy Monitor 65

Energy Monitor Waste Waste Plastics 65

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Businesses all around the world are becoming more sustainable, balancing their fiscal, economic, environmental and social responsibilities to protect the planet and people. Executives and business owners are finding ways to make the necessary sustainability changes while still growing their businesses and maintaining profit.

Business Energy Monitoring 147

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 147

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Oh, what a tangled web they weave when businesses set out either to deceive consumers or aspirationally advertise green credentials they haven't earned. Greenwashing not only backfires and turns off discriminating shoppers and shareholders, it can also subject a business to legal trouble and hefty fines. Made with renewable energy.

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Recycling Recycling Ozone Building Energy Monitoring 36

AGreenLiving

MARCH 5, 2021

Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual. A circular economy isn’t just about fixing environmental wrongs, though: Evidence shows it can bring big opportunities and positive impacts across industries, sectors and lives. Take the textiles industry.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Sustainability Careers. Consulting.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78