The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

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. For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. As organic mulch breaks down, it adds more nutrients to the soil.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Reducing emissions, pollution, and environmental degradation. Creating healthy indoor environments with low pollution. Follow this checklist to help your building become more sustainable in the following areas: lighting, construction, heating and cooling, water, energy, waste, indoor environment, landscaping, and maintenance.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 18, 2020

According to the World Air Quality Index of 2019, the city of Bangkok suffers from unhealthy levels of air pollution most of the year. This “pre-filtered wind” is then passed through a dust filter plate and a cooling plate to purify the air. The white textile allows light to diffuse through while hiding the interior from outside views.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Properly insulating your windows will help regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the reliance on heating and cooling systems and ultimately minimizing energy consumption. Consider opting for natural and renewable materials like organic cotton, linen, or hemp for the soft furnishings in your home.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

Before analyzing equity considerations related to their external carbon removal work, companies should first ensure they cultivate a workplace culture of justice within their organizations, Buck and Kozar said. it’s an important first step for companies hoping to address oppression in their environmental work. . Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The effluent is actually perfect organic fertilizer, and we take it back to the farms to build soil fertility and further sequester carbon — just like the sheep does. Nicole Pamani.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Air pollution, tall buildings, building materials, lack of green spaces and wind all contribute to trapping heat from the sun, traffic and industry and result in the creation of Urban Heat Islands (UHI). Organizations such as nursing homes or hospitals should be involved in designing livable and healthy cities of the future.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. And unlike wood and PVC, Tangent Materials structural lumber doesn’t need to be chemically treated, avoiding the release of harmful pollutants into the air, water and ground. Arqlite , a member of the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

The seawater was poured into large canisters and cooled and brought back to the lab to conduct the microcosm experiments (image credit: Saskia Rughöft). This leads to globally significant environmental pollution, as oil contains hazardous compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that can have toxic or mutagenic effects on organisms.

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Grist

AUGUST 2, 2023

The idea, akin to public cooling centers, is to upgrade air-filtration systems or provide portable air cleaners to community gathering spaces, creating indoor oases where residents can go to get respite from hazardous air. In both places, residents often rely on opening windows to keep cool inside.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. Properly sealed windows and doors are critical to maintaining effective heating and cooling of your home. Espoma Organic Weed Preventer. Eco Garden Pro Organic Vinegar Weed Killer.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

You have to make sure that the water is properly filtered and treated before use, since the rainwater from your roof may contain debris, pollutants, and contaminants. This involves the process of breaking down organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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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. Fleet leaders are also facing increasing pressure.

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The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Coal of course is the most polluting fossil fuel, one reason why it’s hard to ignore in a climate agreement. Then the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) sent a letter to its member states pressuring them to “proactively reject any text or formula that targets energy i.e. fossil fuels rather than emissions.”

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Energy Well Texas offers mid-sized batteries and solar panels that during blackouts can power needed medical devices, basic lighting, heating in winter, cooling in summer, cell phone charging, cooking, and water boiling. Emrod ’s wireless system allows large amounts of energy to be sent safely across long distances without wires.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2022

For the major tech giants Salesforce , Lenovo , and Microsoft , sustainability lies at the core of these organizations. With this in mind, it’s important tech startups globally follow suit, to establish proactive and forward-thinking organizations. Servers in data centers need a cool environment, which demands energy.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the hotel industry contributes 1% of total global emissions. Excessive use of fossil fuels that pollute and contribute to climate change. Perhaps organize an onsite composting program where guests can donate their food scraps.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Trusted third-party organizations like LEED, B Corp and Green Business Bureau provide certification programs that can prove your company’s green cred. Organic and Sustainable Food Certifications. How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Commercial Green Building Certifications. Green Product Certifications. ceiling fan).

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Grist

APRIL 29, 2024

With some scientists worried that coral reefs may have already passed a point of no return , researchers are turning to desperate measures to save them, from building artificial reefs to attempts to cool down reefs through geoengineering. degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of warming over pre-industrial times.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Tracking whether the people or teams assigned to a given initiative complete them brings accountability to the organization. It also fails to track many environmental aspects beyond carbon, e.g. water management, waste management, pollution, and scarce resource management. How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution?

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 2, 2020

The research was limited to the primary pollutant in each of the three biggest classes of solar panel today: crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). The pollutants were lead, cadmium and selenium, respectively. “It’s pretty cool.”

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Low Impact

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This in turn can lead to less transportation (with its associated pollution and greenhouse gas emissions), less refrigeration, fewer hothouses, and less irradiation of produce. Older homes often still include these spaces: cool areas where perishable items can be stored at low temperature. Credit: Muradi on Unsplash.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The initiative, also known as the “Protect Washington Act”, imposes a steadily increasing carbon pollution fee on most fossil fuel uses and directs revenue toward projects to reduce carbon emissions, as well as investments in forests, water, community preparedness, and support to displaced workers and people with lower incomes.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This statistic puts the industry in the spotlight and reveals the unsustainable nature of organizations operating in this sector. With more informed decisions being made across the design, build, utilization processes, and heating and cooling equipment, the lifespan of buildings will be greatly improved. Sustainability is complex.

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Elemental Excelerator

AUGUST 8, 2022

Although the ability to offset emissions with low-quality credits may “satisfy” net-zero claims, they often don’t deliver the promised climate benefits, and more importantly, perpetuate continued pollution. Organic vs. Inorganic Storage, and Why It’s Important. For those, we need to turn to true carbon removal solutions.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Maybe you have a special talent that a nonprofit organization needs, such as being able to consult on HR or IT. Taproot matches talented volunteers with the organizations that need their skills. Cool Effect This crowdfunding platform began in 1998 by supporting clean-burning woodstoves in Honduras. You can also donate goods.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 8, 2020

million people in 215 countries around the world have been infected with the novel coronavirus , according to the World Health Organization. According to the designers, the clear, inflatable plastic dome will let users walk around in public without coming into contact with germ-filled droplets or pollution. As of May 5, more than 3.5

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Grist

JANUARY 10, 2020

In addition to carbon pollution, the fires are producing, well, regular air pollution. These particles reflect sunlight and can trigger temporary cooling at the earth’s surface. By contrast, fire smoke contains carbon-rich organic matter, including particles that are brown, gray, and even black in color.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 3, 2022

The TAF provides one-on-one expert support and small grants to critical service providers – such as nonprofit organizations , emergency management offices , affordable housing developers , fire stations , municipalities , and first responders – to conduct a solar+storage feasibility assessment at a specific facility. The Lenox Center at A.B.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 24, 2023

If it’s flooded, it could then pollute the surrounding wetlands, he added. With these permit exemptions, Nopetro LNG and Venture Global avoided lengthy environmental reviews to begin building two polluting facilities as fast as possible near Black communities in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

This time of year most of us spend more time indoors where the risk of exposure to air pollutants, including COVID-19, can be significantly higher than outdoors. Pollutants from cleaning products, smoke, pet dander, mold and radon are just some of the causes of poor indoor air quality. percent of small particles.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 27, 2021

Several organizations are planting trees in lower-income areas of the city, but it will be a while before saplings can provide shade. You get really depressed if there’s no shade, no beauty or coolness. Too much concrete and not enough vegetation traps heat. It really impacts children and their well being.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2020

On the heels of its wildly successful 2017 Kickstarter campaign for a lightweight and durable shoe called Monsoon, Tropicfeel moved into the clothing realm, directly aimed at disrupting the wasteful and polluting mainstream clothing industry. Read the original here: Tropicfeel launches hemp capsule clothing collection.

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Business Green

APRIL 17, 2020

Historically, the proposed examples have been pretty far out - including some in the literal sense, such as the mirrored "space shade" originally proposed back in 1989 that would deflect the sun's rays - like the white, cool roof concept used for buildings only on steroids and in orbit. Intriguing? Yes, but not immediately feasible.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The majority (50%) of organizations thought sustainability was “ fairly well ” integrated, as opposed to an ideal “ extremely well ” target. It’s a living, integral part of your business that needs room to grow organically, adjust flexibly, and evolve to your company’s changing needs. How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution?

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

Straw is an organic, plant based material that is a great alternative to fiberglass insulation. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, but essentially they are human made chemicals that are commonly used in paints. These chemicals can have adverse effects on humans and are pollutants of waterways. Low VOC or VOC Free Paint.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Below is one way to consider organizing a large program with sub committees. How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Tasks can be managed by department or by sustainability category.

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