Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 15, 2022

Water utilities are working to 2030, while the construction industry has 2050 in its sights. Challenging factors with construction include the complexity of the supply chain, and the sheer quantity of waste generated. It’s incredibly easy to create waste in the construction industry.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What Is Sustainable Real Estate? Sustainable real estate includes commercial and residential real estate property that is designed, built and operated in a way that minimizes environmental impact. The Benefits of Sustainable Real Estate. solar photovoltaic, wind, microhydropower and hybrid systems).

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Green Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Register to Attend How County Agencies Partnered to Develop a Regional Model for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Schools that Can be Taken to Scale Across California This session answers the question: How can regional agencies partner with TK-12 schools and to catalyze environmental and climate action?

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The package, originally secured to finance the construction and operation of TagEnergy’s Lakeside BESS project in October 2023, included an uncommitted accordion facility, enabling TagEnergy to incorporate Pitkevy into the funding structure. Construction has commenced and the energy park is scheduled to be operational at the end of 2024.

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Mosaic

JANUARY 3, 2024

The data shows the sustainable home improvement industry continues to significantly advance year after year. As more homeowners look to lower utility bills, build their home’s resiliency against weather events, and decrease their carbon footprint, demand for solar technologies will rise. Additionally, 3.2 Utility rates increased 14.3%

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 29, 2024

This article delves into the core aspects of environmental engineering, its importance, and the various ways in which it contributes to a sustainable future. The Core of Environmental Engineering At its essence, environmental engineering focuses on developing sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Implementing net zero-aligned circular economy approaches to infrastructure and construction could cut costs and boost resilience, according to AECOM. The report comes in the same week as the timber industry launched a new campaign to promote the climate benefits of using wood-based construction materials.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 30, 2023

New Zealand-based renewable energy company Eastland Generation will be receiving $25 million in long-term lending from the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) to fund the construction of connection assets for the new ~50 MW TOPP2 geothermal plant.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainability education can support a company’s initiatives in two ways. First, it can serve as a broad introduction to aspects of sustainability to support the decision-making process. Or it can provide supplementary technical information as well as guidance on implementation once the sustainability initiatives have been established.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In my previous blog, Corporate Sustainability Training: Practical Employee Education , I discussed how sustainability education for the business consumer can be broken into two categories; Practical and Academic. This article will look at more Academic courses that often prepare students for a career in sustainability. .

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Grist

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last month, the American Chemistry Council, a petrochemical industry trade group, sent out a newsletter highlighting a major new report on what it presented as a promising solution to the plastic pollution crisis: using “recycled” plastic in construction materials. This already happens with materials that don’t have plastics in them.)

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2021

You are a business that is interested in sustainability but doesn’t know how to start. Or you have one or several teams who have taken on sustainability in their departments, and you see promise in broadening that effort throughout your company. Sustainability Training for Employees. It has additional hurdles to overcome.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The plant takes waste and converts it into a value income, providing low carbon energy, with the added benefit of providing greater energy resilience. It will not only treat Sterling’s own manufacturing waste, but is open to other companies from across the UK to enable them to benefit from more sustainable waste treatment services.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 3, 2024

The country can’t achieve either goal without a radical transformation in its buildings and construction sector, which was responsible for around 17% of the nation’s. India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

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Mosaic

APRIL 1, 2022

First, what exactly is energy resilience? And why should solar installers and home improvement contractors care about resilient energy? The stats show that homeowners are seeking out renewable systems and battery storage to increase their energy resilience and protect their power supply during natural crises.

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Mosaic

APRIL 1, 2022

First, what exactly is energy resilience? And why should solar installers and home improvement contractors care about resilient energy? The stats show that homeowners are seeking out renewable systems and battery storage to increase their energy resilience and protect their power supply during natural crises.

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Green Technology

APRIL 18, 2023

the California Conservation Corps, Ferguson HVAC, Whitson Contracting and Management, Smart Rain, Veregy, MBTechnology, Constructive Systems Inc. All education sessions and showcase videos will be available on demand following the live Sustainable Facilities Forum on May 18th. and many more. You will be able to watch them in any order.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2022

Sustainable Waste Management. These tips are generally oriented around office life, perfect for integration with budding workplace sustainability initiatives! For more information on sustainable waste management by recycling in the office, you can also check out this article.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Sustainable branding is upholding a purpose-driven statement. Sustainable branding showcases the effective integration of economical, environmental and social issues into business operations. Sustainable branding can be a powerful market differentiator for a company. Sustainability is an opportunity to cash-in as a leader.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

The need to become sustainable is posing “an existential crisis” for the energy industry, according to a new survey into the sustainability of this sector by French software firm Dassault Systèmes. On top of government regulation, energy companies are also dealing with more eco-conscious clients. The post-COVID energy mix.

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Solar Industry

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Origis Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) say construction has begun on the first of three projects in Mississippi with a total capacity of 550 MW plus 150 MW of battery storage. This is the largest battery storage portfolio announced in Mississippi and the largest solar portfolio under construction in the state.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sustainability training for employees. So you want to train your employees on sustainability but not spend money on sustainability training courses, such as those given at The Green Office Academy , or bring in outside expertise, like Ensight Consulting , for consulting or workshops. First things first.

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Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The array is set to be constructed in the vicinity of an electrical substation and fed into Unitil’s distribution system, reducing the amount of energy it receives from the transmission system. ReVision Energy has been selected by Unitil Corporation as the EPC contractor for its 4.9 million kWh annually over its projected 40-year lifespan.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2021

Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. SDGs are driving governments, individuals, universities, and businesses to adjust their practices to achieve benchmarks and secure a sustainable future by 2030. This article will focus on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. What is SDG 11? .

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 29, 2023

For more than 100 years, Bernhard has provided innovative, client-focused engineering and construction services for customers across the U.S., Bernhard has sustainability integrated at its core and works with their clients to create an energy-efficient, low-carbon world, and in this Green Business Bureau member story, we discuss how.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

The program brings together the top steel buyers across the globe — including construction companies, real estate groups and property developers — and challenges them to commit to procuring 100 percent net-zero emissions steel by 2050. Members include Lendlease, Mace Group, Multiplex Construction Europe and WSP UK. Pull Quote.

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Green Living Guy

JULY 9, 2022

In other words, sustainable building materials are […]. The post Sustainable Building Materials for a Modern and Eco-Friendly Home appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Environmentally-friendly building materials are those that are sourced from renewable or recyclable resources. Many of these materials are also highly durable.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These models aim to help eliminate network monitoring blind spots in stress-testing grid resilience and improve severe weather response while reducing reliance on manual field surveys. EDC will offer ABB customers financial and insurance solutions, with a maximum limit of $2.9

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Business Green

JANUARY 9, 2023

New Government review recommends making sustainable drainage systems a requirement for all new developments in England. But the new SUDs plan aims to ensure sustainable drainage systems are designed to reduce the impact of rainfall on new developments by using features such as soakaways, grassed areas, permeable surfaces, and wetlands.

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Green Technology

JANUARY 30, 2023

Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Sustainability Champions and Sponsors August Berres August Berres markets Respond!, CLICK HERE for more information Constructive Systems, Inc. As an award-winning sustainability integrator, Constructive Systems, Inc. specializes in custom sustainable development projects.

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainable construction is another element that can improve quality of life. In this article, you will learn more about what sustainable buildings are, their […]. The post Sustainable Buildings: Why Property Owners Value Them Highly appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The rock substrate can vary from location to location, and that can impact how effectively the wells in that area can perform,” explained David Larson, senior energy engineer for the Office of Sustainability and Resiliency. This is likely to number in the hundreds, and will require a multi-year effort for drilling and construction.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Its work involves community organizing, supporting sustainable development and community-led climate adaptation in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The excellent relationships have been with businesses that seek input from UPROSE on climate adaptation and embrace UPROSE’s best practices for environmental justice and community resiliency.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The green technologies required to deliver net zero emission buildings have already been developed and are slowly becoming more established in new and old buildings alike, while construction firms are thinking increasingly carefully about the environmental impacts of the materials and equipment they use.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2022

The analysis highlights how a range of nature-based solutions, such as sustainable drainage systems, street trees, and the creation of parks and urban green spaces, can boost the value and resilience of urban buildings.

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The City Fix

APRIL 4, 2024

In the crowded slums of Zambia, Africa, members of the Zambia Youth Federation, a social movement of the urban poor, conducted climate change research and presented it in an emotional spoken word poem. Their message let policymakers know how climate.

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Solar Industry

APRIL 30, 2024

“We are thrilled to have finalized this agreement with Hyundai Motor Group, contributing to the achievement of its ambitious sustainability objectives in the United States,” says Cindy Tindell, managing director and head of U.S. for Matrix Renewables.

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