Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

The new material exhibits 68% higher adsorption of Cs+ in acidic conditions than in neutral conditions, and ushers in the possibility of designing high-performance adsorbents. It does not release air pollutants and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide as by-products. The team found that at pH 5.5

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Readers also sought glimmers of hope in this year; you were drawn to stories about COVID-19’s positive impact on air pollution and what the sustainability field can do to be more actively anti-racist and pro-diversity. In the $500 billion-per-year cosmetics space, small-scale packaging leads to large-scale single-use plastic waste.

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The Verge: Energy

MAY 6, 2024

Photo: Getty Images Microsoft is doubling down on a controversial plan to capture carbon dioxide emissions from wood-burning power plants. Since that fuel comes from trees that can theoretically regrow to capture as much carbon dioxide as the power plant releases by burning wood, proponents see it as a carbon-neutral source of energy.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

General Motors is not an anomaly in being a highly polluting corporation invited into COP26,” Cat Scothorn, from campaign group Glasgow Calls Out Polluters, told DeSmog. I welcome anyone to the climate fight; the transformation to a low/no carbon economy will require aggressive action across the globe and there is no time to waste.”.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Plastic waste in particular is a huge source of concern across the continent. This issue will move further into the spotlight over the coming weeks, as world leaders gather in Nairobi to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution. We know that no single entity can solve such challenges on its own.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But just to refresh your memory, I’ll use the European Space Agency’s (ESA) recent definition: “When they photosynthesise, plants use sunlight to break apart water into hydrogen and oxygen, and then combine the resulting hydrogen with carbon dioxide from the air to create carbohydrates”. That includes hydrogen. Can we solve this “tiny” issue?

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 4, 2022

Operating across the San Francisco Bay and Minneapolis metropolitan areas, Mulberrys Garment Care is a luxury dry cleaner that prides itself on its carbon neutral and eco-friendly practices. Mulberrys aims to change this by showing that dry cleaning can in fact be a low waste and environmentally sound process.

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Grist

MAY 27, 2024

And not only is it extracting magnesium from ocean water — and from waste brine generated by industry — it is doing it in a carbon-neutral way. Right now, China produces about 85 percent of the world’s magnesium in a dirty, carbon-intensive process. A company in Oakland, California, says yes.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

UN report reveals how $10bn of precious metals are lost to e-waste each year. The UN has this week published its annual Global E-waste Monitor report , revealing that at least $10bn of gold, platinum, and other precious metals were lost each year as part of the world's growing e-waste mountain. complete renewables mega-deal.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In Beck’s mind, too , forwarding-thinking companies should look at natural resources not just as consumables but as recyclable goods, and then design systems and products in a way that eliminates waste. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste.

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Business Green

MARCH 31, 2020

million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year. The study from development charity Tearfund calculated that the four brands produce enough plastic waste in developing markets to smother roughly 93 football pitches every day. million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere annually.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Let’s see who this year’s top plastic polluters are. In third place, with 8,633 pieces of plastic waste found in 37 countries, is Nestle. Second place goes to PepsiCo, with 5,155 pieces of waste in 43 countries. And this year’s top polluter title goes to… CocaCola! And the year before. from 2018 to 2019.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture Often accompanied with: carbon storage, no till, crop rotation With host country the UAE spearheading a new “Regenerative Landscapes” project in close partnership with the likes of Pepsico, Nestlé and fertilizer giant Yara, the term “ regenerative agriculture ” is likely to be a hot topic at COP28.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Plastics recycling, especially for mixed and contaminated plastics, remains a major pollution concern. When Ian Bishop and Ron Presswood first brought their idea for a recycling process that would create carbon and hydrogen to a professor at a Tier One University, they were told it was scientifically impossible.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

That puts vans on the road emitting CO2, so it controls that as well, which we want as everyone is striving towards net zero and carbon neutrality. We’re under tremendous pressure with reactive workloads, pollutions and flooding. . “I There is also a nice revenue stream from recycling used cooking oil.”. .

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Embrace Vintage and Antique Furniture One of the more effective ways for you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and promote sustainability in home decor is by embracing vintage and antique furniture. Embrace neutral colours, simple lines, and timeless aesthetics that transcend passing fads.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What Ahoskie got was approximately 50 direct jobs, local tree loss, noise , heavy traffic, air pollution, and combustible dust from wood drying and processing that threatens their health and enjoyment of their homes. South, which is already bearing the brunt of climate change effects. . “As

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power. Biomass energy harnesses organic matter, including wood, agricultural crops, and waste by-products, as fuel.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

With the vast amount of waste that comes from single-use PPE and regular long-term wear, Watson Gloves is focusing on beginning of life and end of life manufacturing initiatives to help divert much of this textile waste by developing gloves using innovative sustainable materials. Operating in most major U.S. Ginkgo Sustainability.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 4, 2022

Operating across the San Francisco Bay and Minneapolis metropolitan areas, Mulberrys Garment Care is a luxury dry cleaner that prides itself on its carbon neutral and eco-friendly practices. Mulberrys aims to change this by showing that dry cleaning can in fact be a low waste and environmentally sound process.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 4, 2024

Plans by biomass giant Drax to manufacture wood pellets sourced from Californian forests will endanger natural habitats and increase toxic air pollution for rural communities, campaigners warn. Environmental Pollution The number of industrial wood pellet mills has risen rapidly in the U.S.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

For instance, roughly 16 percent of recovery spending could bring positive air pollution impacts, but 16.4 percent is likely to increase net air pollution. billion has been spent on low-carbon transport, $28.9 billion has been spent on green energy so far, it notes, of which $25.3 billion focused on renewables and $18.5

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Sports brand On says it is the first company in the footwear industry to use captured carbon emissions as a raw material. Swiss sports brand On has announced that it has created a shoe using carbon emissions as a raw material, making it the first company in the footwear industry to achieve the milestone.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

million to develop a new zero carbon heat network. Following the publication of the Heat and Buildings Strategy , funding awards were announced on 6 January for a suite of low carbon heat network projects, under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) , a scheme partly funded by the UK government.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

that focus on some of the more visible, day-to-day sustainability and environmental problems like waste, pollution and carbon emissions. Energy Use and Carbon Emissions. has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and is expected to release an Energy White Paper by the end of 2021. Waste Management.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Creating a minimalist home can offer several great benefits,such as saving you money and helping the environment by reducing waste and pollution. You can use a shipping container to create a unique living space that is eco-friendly , versatile and potentially carbon neutral. Waste – is it ‘really’ fashion?’,

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Growing up outside of Boston, Zack Angelini spent summers swimming, but one polluted river was off limits. "I The Ottawa-based startup is bringing to scale a process that generates hydrogen by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, then storing it within seawater, mimicking the ocean’s natural processes to create a carbon sink.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Construction and buildings are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions globally. With this in mind, a report by the World Green Building Council set a goal to have every building in the world achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Carbon Offsets vs Carbon Credits: The 5 Rules of Carbon Offsetting.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

The voluntary carbon offset market is rocketing, with the Ecosystem Marketplace reporting an annual market value of ~$1 billion in 2021, which was an all-time high. This can make things difficult for business leaders like you, looking to reduce their carbon footprint through purchasing offsets. The rules of carbon offsetting.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, this keeps products and materials in use for as long as possible and reduces resource dependency. It helps reduce the need for excessive mining of resources like iron ore and copper and lowers the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing and delivering new equipment.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

To do so, they draw on friendly science, the promise of technological innovation and slick marketing campaigns – which promise “climate neutral” or “climate smart” meat and dairy – to create the idea we can continue eating vast quantities of the stuff while meeting our climate goals.

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Energy Innovation

JUNE 16, 2022

This year’s Draft Scoping Plan proposes a pathway to achieve the state’s target of 40 percent emissions below 1990 levels and economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045. . This scenario relies on already mature technologies to achieve near-term emissions reductions, as opposed to nascent technologies such as carbon removal.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 29, 2022

There are many actions breweries can take to reduce their environmental footprint, prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and be a model of sustainability. These actions are needed as the brewing process is energy-intensive, uses large amounts of water, and generates high volumes of wastewater and organic waste.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It comes at a time when the UK is preparing to host the UN climate change summit next year, and demonstrates that every part of our societies need to play their part in reducing pollution and responding to climate change," he added. 2020 has been dominated by Covid-19 and is the most pressing health emergency facing us. "It

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Media Authorship. Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser-Busch.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you find yourself traveling this time of year, here are some zero-waste tips to take the edge off your travel shame. Planning for zero-waste travel A green trip starts with good planning. Related: Designers aim to reduce the waste and impact of airlines Consider buying carbon offsets.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Companies that develop software also impact the environment and have a responsibility to run a sustainable business that minimizes both its own carbon footprint and the those of its customers. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear.

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