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How Waste Metering Powers Environmental And Financial Responsibility

GreenBiz

As such, metering utilities like gas, water and electricity has been standard practice for decades. Waste, on the other hand, remains out of sight and out of mind for most businesses with no way to accurately and consistently measure how much waste is actually being produced. Download the guide today to learn more.

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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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British Compressed Air Society suggests further energy-saving measures as relief scheme launches

Envirotec Magazine

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) says it welcomes the Government’s new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which comes into effect on 1 October – but is encouraging compressed air users to also act now to minimise their compressed air energy consumption for the long-term through a series of low-cost measures.

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Fish eDNA project highlights promise of environmental survey work at offshore wind farms

Envirotec Magazine

It has been produced by renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, along with project partners, EDF Renewables and environmental DNA and nature intelligence expert, NatureMetrics. Crucial to this technique is NatureMetrics’ pioneering use of eDNA to identify fish species around the world.

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How to Implement a Water Audit for Business

Green Business Bureau

A water audit, also known as a water assessment, is an analysis of a business’s water usage to identify inefficiencies and potential cost savings. Water audits typically involve assessing a business’s past utility bills and using water meters to generate precise data around water consumption.

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LEED Certification Checklist for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

Green Business Bureau

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most prominent green building rating and certification system used throughout the world. Whether it be a new building or an existing building, the LEED certification process offers a rating system for all different types of construction.

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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

Depending on the type of business you are and the industry you’re in, you might consider any of the following types of green certifications: Overall Green Business Certifications. Commercial Green Building Certifications. Energy – How much energy do we use? Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?