Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

In order to continue this momentum, we need to escalate the tax and roll it out across all types of plastics like construction, cars, furniture and electric goods. “It We must continue to work together to drive investment to overcome these challenges and act more sustainably.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Separated recyclable materials at a facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Source separation is mandatory under the Waste Framework Directive precisely to ensure quality recycling. “The at the expense of EU citizens.

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Business Green

JULY 24, 2022

Firms behind major recycling plant on Teesside announce major expansion of partnership. Advanced plastic recycling firm Mura and leading chemicals giant Dow have announced they plan to work together to construct multiple large-scale recycling facilities in the US and Europe.

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Business Green

MAY 16, 2021

The Lord Chancellor announced on Friday that green technologies and modern methods of construction would ensure four new prisons scheduled to be built over the next six years would help tackle the UK's carbon emissions, as well as crime.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. When constructed properly, it can help lessen pollution and allow you to enjoy savings on water and energy usage, and it can increase the value of your home. In other words, it’s a wise investment. Conclusion.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At present around 30 per cent of the materials used in the Volvo electric trucks come from recycled materials, while up to 90 per cent of the vehicles can also be recycled at the end of their lifespan, according to Volvo. Increased investment is also being funnelled into green steel projects worldwide.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Investment will allow supermarket chain to meet its aim of recycling as much plastic as it puts out to market by 2025, according to update. It said it was also exploring ways to use the recycled material from the site for store fixtures and fittings.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel construction and development that destabilizes natural ecosystems, impacts climate change and displaces local communities and cultures. Hotel energy demands can be mitigated in a number of ways such as: Investing in energy efficient appliances like ENERGY STAR-rated heating and cooling systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 31, 2020

Sorting technologies manufacturer TOMRA Recycling considers the limitations of existing sorting methods and explores the issues facing European scrap metal processors and aluminium producers investing in equipment to sort their own scrap material.

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Econaur

AUGUST 26, 2021

And Wood, regular cement, vinyl, and stucco are only a few examples of materials fiber cement outperforms. When creating a home or building of any kind, construction workers will opt for the most effective path. Investing more now will yield a better return on investment (ROI) with fewer costs over the years.

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The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

More demand for EVs means more demand for batteries, which, in turn, means higher demand for raw battery materials, stressing a global infrastructure already stretched to the limit. The solution, or part of it, might come from recycling. This has driven massive investments, including a recent $1 billion Series D raise for Redwood.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

Similarly, despite their being identified as priority waste streams in the government's Circular Economy Package, the 2013 policy framework has resulted in "limited action" on hazadous materials, construction waste, and transportation waste, WRAP noted.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

That's the hope of several early movers in circular economy investing, who shared their insights at the GreenBiz 21 virtual event in early February. . Also about one year ago, Nestlé launched its $2 billion sustainability fund , to support companies developing innovative packaging and recycling technologies through 2025.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 26, 2021

The construction industry is responsible for considerable pollution and waste. Builders are leaning into innovative designs and material development to curb the environmental impact through sustainable architecture. Building materials In alignment with another Sustainable Building Council Ltd. The process also minimizes waste.

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Business Green

JANUARY 12, 2023

The new agreement incentivises manufacturers with a bonus for using recycled materials and circular manufacturing techniques, which reduces pollution and saves manufacturing costs. However, Alex advises them on circular economy clauses they can introduce into their supply agreement to reduce waste from their operations. Property risk.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

Similarly, despite their being identified as priority waste streams in the government's Circular Economy Package, the 2013 policy framework has resulted in "limited action" on hazadous materials, construction waste, and transportation waste, WRAP noted.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling. Install low-flow faucets and showerheads, fix any leaks promptly, and consider investing in a rain barrel to collect rainwater for outdoor use.

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Business Green

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food is the most carbon intensive industry, accounting for around 25 per cent of global CO2, followed by construction at 10 per cent, it estimates. Increasing process efficiency and the use of recycled materials, as well as buying more renewable power, provides companies with major climate gains at very low costs.".

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Grist

MARCH 21, 2024

But that’s beginning to change — electric heat pump sales are outpacing gas boilers, and some cities have passed resolutions banning the use of natural gas in new construction. ” A home’s heating system is the big-ticket item, in terms of financial investment and emissions-saving potential.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

Research from World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimates that suppliers in eight industries - food, construction, fashion, consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight - account for 50 per cent of global emissions. The team even reports to its chief technology officer.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks , both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered an electric excavator and an electric refuse truck to Boca Raton, Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling, which has 25 locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and operates more than 700 vehicles.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Coca-Cola is also working towards a fresh set of goals specific to packaging, with a plan to ensure that all the materials it sells, including cans, bottles, and wraps, contain at least 50 per cent recycled material by the end of the decade.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Chancellor is set to deliver the Budget on 3 March, and the EAC urged Rishi Sunak to grasp the opportunity to bring forward a raft of proposals to encourage green behaviour change and drive investment in low carbon technologies and nature-recovery efforts. Green investment.

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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

And in the construction area, which is more than 80 percent of our activity, we went fully geographic, by country organization. Providing that is at the heart of our business model, in all our markets: the construction market which is the biggest one, but also the mobility market, the healthcare market, and a wide array of industries.

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2022

The study, which the Aldersgate Group said was the result of extensive engagement with representatives from industry such as the steel, cement, glass, construction and automotive sectors, also argues that ramping up the UK's recycling ecosystem will be critical to shoring up the UK's competitiveness in the low carbon economy of the future.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Entrants in the final furlong include an on-demand clothing manufacturing technology that eliminates 20 billion unsold garments each year, 100% compostable protective packaging that replaces single use plastic, and an Oxford University spin-out that changes the way valuable metallic resources are mined, refined, recycled, and processed.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2021

The group behind the scheme, Yes Recycling , initially launched it as a scheme for the construction industry. The firm then built a bespoke recycling capability at its Buckinghamshire facility specifically to recycle hard hats. This followed 6 months working with Berkeley Homes.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The report, titled Closing the Loop: Viridor's roadmap to a truly circular plastics economy sets out the company's ambition to end UK exports of plastic waste and drive an expanded domestic market for recycled plastics. The report finds that five plastic recycling plants similar to Avonmouth are needed to end UK plastic exports.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2021

Eco-friendly homes significantly benefit the environment through the use of sustainable materials in their construction. Because of the sustainable materials used, the new and trending technologies installed and the infancy of the green housing market, sustainable homes cost more to build.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Advene has just restocked its Age bag, an accessory that is transparently constructed and designed to eliminate unnecessary plastics. Advene releases one product at a time, using responsible materials to create its designs along with a commitment to reducing harmful plastic waste throughout the process.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

But despite the huge technical challenges ahead, the Energy Transitions Commission has estimated heavy industry could operate with net zero emissions by mid-century if a relatively small proportion of GDP is invested in the transition each year.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

These lawful constructs are put in place to serve and protect the world at large and public concerns over environmental and social wellbeing are on the rise. Point 10 “Green Finance and Innovation” looks to raise R&D investment and commercialize green technology such as disruptive artificial intelligence for energy. In the U.K.,

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Business Green

JULY 14, 2021

Research has revealed that improving resource efficiency in construction, vehicles, food and drink, electronics, appliances, and textiles could slice the 'emissions gap' to meet the Fifth Carbon Budget by nearly 80 per cent. It should be a 'no brainer'.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 4, 2021

This goes along with longevity, either by investing in higher quality pieces that may cost more but will last longer, or by spending more time shopping at thrift stores to save money. Modular spaces have the ability to create a fully hybrid experience in a smaller area, but it also has environmental benefits in terms of construction as well.

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Charged

AUGUST 16, 2022

They simply can’t ramp up production quickly enough, and this is not only because of the time and investment it takes to build new factories and repurpose production lines—the companies are also dealing with frustrating shortages of batteries and other components. MP Materials recently bought a rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California.

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