Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

How carbon offsetting compares to carbon reduction. It made clear that more must be done to reduce and offset carbon emissions. 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.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

A project that seeks to create new high-quality grades of recycled steel – and produce a sustainable alternative raw material for the cement industry – has been shortlisted for the External Partnership Award at this year’s World Sustainability Awards.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There are several ways that a company can make its operations more sustainable and green. However, the most important one is waste management and recycling. According to Statista, worldwide municipal solid waste generation is expected to grow by 70% to 3.4 You Meet Waste Diversion Targets. You Can Save Money.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

Sustainability is a practice that can and should be implemented routinely and faithfully in everyone’s life. Sustainability is a habit defined as the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to consistently maintain an overall ecological balance in the pursuit of keeping our environment healthy and thriving.

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2020

New district heating scheme to provide low carbon heat to nearly 2,000 homes, while 22,000 will benefit from greener electricity. Veolia has this week started delivering low carbon heat through a new district heating scheme powered by unrecyclable waste in Leeds.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY. Beauty is an industry that gets a bad rap when it comes to sustainability. Packaging is clearly an issue, but there are other challenges for brands wanting to lower their environmental impact, including carbon production, water waste and energy consumption.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2021

The younger generation has demonstrated an increasing interest in environmental sustainability, seeing that 87% of consumers prioritize sustainable businesses. Sustainable Plumbing Challenges. Inefficient and wasteful plumbing practices can cause considerable environmental damage. Sustainable Plumbing Initiatives.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sustainability in the Sport Industry. If you’re in the sports business, then it’s time to become more eco-friendly and implement a robust strategy for sports industry sustainability. Their main goal is to find innovative solutions to enhance the environmental and sustainability performance of sports.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Electrical systems developer Thales and resource recovery firm Veolia have joined forces to create what is seemingly the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic. The polymer plastic found in high concentrations in waste electrical and electronic equipment is processed at Veolia’s recycling plant in France.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

Headquartered in London, Core provides supply chain management, customs classification, and sustainability solutions and services to global retailers, with a vision to realize the benefits of a digitized supply chain through their three software-as-a-service platforms – Suppliview, TariffTel, and Leaf. Sustainability Journey.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

The ROI Of Sustainability in Business. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. The Financial Risk of Not Being Sustainable. There is company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Benefits of temporary structures Reduced construction waste: Temporary structures are typically constructed off-site, in controlled factory environments. This off-site construction approach minimizes the amount of waste generated on-site compared to traditional building methods. appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Qcells has announced a partnership with SOLARCYCLE to recycle the company’s decommissioned, owned and installed solar panels in the U.S. Recycled materials from Qcells’ panels, such as aluminum, silver, copper, silicon and low-iron glass are set to be reused in the domestic supply chain for future manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the wake of growing environmental consciousness, businesses and individuals alike are increasingly turning towards sustainable practices. This shift extends to the realm of exhibition booths, where a new wave of eco-friendly materials is gaining prominence.  million European homes for an entire year. 

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

trillion dollar fashion industry may be economically thriving in the age of fast-changing trends but it is in no way sustainable. Countless cases of its damage to natural resources, pollutive waste and emissions, and unethical labor practices have fallen under the public eye over the years. What is Sustainable Fashion?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. This new emphasis on sustainable construction has created a robust green building and production network which is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 14, 2023

As a complete design, equipment, and consumables supplier, Volm Companies believe they have a unique and exciting opportunity to provide thoughtful solutions that help reduce landfill waste and meet the demands of a more environmentally conscious world. PGA netting manufactured for PGA tournaments – this material is then recycled.

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Waste Waste Plastics Packaging 78

GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2020

Pandora’s 100 percent recycled silver and gold commitment comes after the disclosure in January of its aspirational pledge to become carbon neutral in the company’s own operations by 2025. He noted that shifting from partially virgin metals to 100 percent recycled metals will make a big difference in Pandora’s carbon footprint.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 15, 2020

Modern enterprises increasingly focus on improving the sustainability of their operations for two key reasons. However, sustainability is much more than an ethical prerogative. MCA Connect , a manufacturing ERP, offers a suite of technology-driven solutions to make your company operate more efficiently and sustainably.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Business Green

MARCH 13, 2020

Luggage maker promises to cut carbon emissions, source 100 per cent renewable energy, and boost durability and recyclability of its products.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

German industrial and consumer products manufacturer Henkel announced on 17 October that it has produced bottles using chemically recycled plastic for the first time, working in collaboration with packaging manufacturer Alpla. Mechanical recycling is limited by the fact that not all plastic waste can be reprocessed into useable material.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

Ocean acidification occurs when atmospheric carbon dioxide increases. This excess carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, where it undergoes a chemical reaction that ultimately raises the acidity level of the ocean. Reduce your carbon footprint. For example, buy clothes made from recycled materials.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Greenhouses and Nurseries: Green Everywhere Possible. Practicing good stewardship and sustainability is an integral part of making your business green both ecologically and financially. . Why Greenhouses & Nurseries should become sustainable. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The initiative will further reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, preserve a wide range of materials that can be recycled into products as diverse as pet bedding, carpet underlay, and even stab-proof vests, and has also created 25 new local jobs.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

The ever-increasing global population and the rise in environmental consciousness have created a demand for sustainable business practices. Sustainable business practices vary among different sectors and are often specific to the company type and the product or service it produces. What are Sustainable Business Practices?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 29, 2024

Many companies are placing a heavy focus on ensuring recyclability Large players in hydrogen fuel cells and clean energy such as Ballard and Matthey have been pouring resources into ensuring that the materials they are using in hydrogen fuel cells can be recycled instead of ending up in landfills.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

Sitting alongside the Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, in 2018 the Treasury first announced the tax on plastics and in April 2022 the Plastic Packaging Tax will be introduced in the UK. The Plastic Packaging Tax is Government policy aiming to directly increase plastic recycling in the UK and cut carbon emissions.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 16, 2023

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts. Think again.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Propel Solutions joined Green Business Bureau, in part, because of the process improvement work they do with their clients, which already included promoting sustainability and working with them on ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Leading By Example By Becoming More Sustainable. Future Strategy and Sustainability Plans.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

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Waste Waste Policy Building Energy Monitoring 84

The Environmental Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

Many people recycle rubbish without putting too much thought into it. But, if you look at the bigger picture, various ways can go a long way in helping you become more eco-friendly and promote a sustainable livelihood. Fortunately, there are alternatives such as sustainable paper products that come from fast-growing plants like bamboo.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Recycling 378

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Furnace used in steel making: Among the funding recipients was a programme that uses machine learning to improve energy efficiency and material loss in this sector. million in Government funding to help improve energy efficiency, productivity and sustainability of manufacturing processes.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Business Case for Sustainability. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. ROI and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money by themselves. Sustainability Programs.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age. Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

“Because of our scale, we know it's our responsibility to address textile waste and then overall be thinking about how to keep products in use for the long term, and to design out waste from the beginning,” said Jeannie Renne-Malone, who has served as the vice president of global sustainability at VF Corp since Sept.

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