Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2022

Tech startup sustainability. Tech startup sustainability means to be purpose-driven and sustainable. For the major tech giants Salesforce , Lenovo , and Microsoft , sustainability lies at the core of these organizations. Many benefits come from running a sustainable company.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Let the granola cool and put it in a nice glass. Support Brands with Sustainable Packaging Many companies are now using eco-friendly packaging materials like biodegradable plastics or recycled paper. By supporting these brands, you’re encouraging more sustainable practices in the industry.

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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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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Bard MBA alum Nicole Pamani recently spoke with Isaac Nichelson, CEO and co-founder at Circular Systems , about how the company’s circular production processes are helping to redefine the meaning of sustainable materials in the fashion industry. Pamani: What’s the next big sustainability challenge in the circular fashion industry?

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Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

Events are listed below by sponsoring organizations. If your organization would like to include an event, please email details to Greenability Weekly using Submit an Event. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Heart & Soil , CinemaKC. Sew”-stainability , The Sewing Labs.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Solar panels are fantastic, but they require a lot of acreage if you want to generate enough energy to sustain a home. Passive solar heating is a fancy term for something human societies have been doing for ages: designing their dwellings so they can heat and cool naturally with the rising and falling of the sun. Composting.

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Grist

DECEMBER 14, 2020

And even today, farmers and plant scientists are constantly looking to wild plants rescue our foods and make farming more sustainable. Examples abound: In the 19th century, a soil-dwelling insect from North America nearly wiped out the wine industry — destroying the vineyards of England, France, and Germany.

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Grist

MAY 10, 2024

It can provide a cool place to rest in the shade, a snack in the form of fruit, lumber to build a home, and cleaner air. But what the report calls the “climatization” of forests has led to the rise of carbon sequestration markets that prioritize short-term profits over long-term sustainability, it found. What is the value of a tree?

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 22, 2021

Twenty-six startups joined our community in Q2 2021, working on innovations as diverse as kinetic wave energy, soil carbon measurement, efficient wind turbine installation, and electric, uncrewed surface vehicles. REI is a C-corp in the business of converting waste into clean, sustainable energy. Agtech + water. Manufacturing.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

If your business is working to become a more sustainable company, that requires you to look at what products you buy and bring into the workspace. As a green certified business committed to sustainability, Greenerprinter uses only the lowest VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks and works to minimize the release of VOCs into the atmosphere.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 22, 2024

A large portion of the installed capacity is accounted for by space heating and cooling (75%) followed by bathing and swimming (18%), with other applications accounting for the rest (7%). The report categorizes GDU by sector: space heating and cooling, agriculture and agro-industry, industrial uses, and bathing and recreation.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 20, 2021

But they’re really porcelain mixed with organic waste diverted from landfills. Related: Carbon to Value Initiative launches business accelerator for carbontech startups This organic waste basis for the planters is called OurCarbon. Since it’s already used in DEN Sustainable soil , an OurCarbon planter seems the perfect complement.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2022

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The basic concept is to plant seeds in potting soil placed in a plastic container, add water, cover, label the container and place in a full-sun, protected area outside. Then lightly smooth the soil over the seeds.

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Low Impact

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The way we eat has a profound effect on how eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable our lives can be. Choosing sustainable ways to preserve our food is crucial for a greener and more sustainable way of life. Learn new skills to help you boost your resilience and live more sustainably in future. Pantry or larder storage.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The basic concept is to plant seeds in potting soil placed in a mini greenhouse container, add water, cover, label the container and place in a full-sun, protected area outside. Plus, it’s fun!

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

When thinking about carbon offsets, organizations must choose certified and vetted options, as certification bodies enforce the rules of carbon offsetting, to maximize the effectiveness of offset schemes. Native Energy offers a wide range of projects for organizations wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

So, here are some ideas for starting over with an edible fall garden that’s ready to plant when temperatures cool and pests die back. Working outdoors as the weather cools is not only pleasant, but it can be very productive. One missed day of watering outside can fry tender seedling before they ever break through the garden soil.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2020

In a move, or movement, away from fast fashion, the sustainability minded travel and lifestyle company Tropicfeel has created an all-natural clothing line that makes packing easy and is equally as easy on the environment.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

JULY 25, 2019

Its researchers proudly brandished a 96-page “synthesis” of its World Resources Report: Creating A Sustainable Food Future. Back in Katowice, the World Resources Institute (WRI) did its best to “tell it like it is.” Like most syntheses, though, there were holes; it all seemed a little light, trite and rushed.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The designers also accounted for air movement and incorporated sustainable architectural design by extending the roof to create shade for guests. Meanwhile, a sewage water treatment system prevents untreated water from draining into natural soil or the pond. Poon-tum can be found in ancient temple architecture.

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Grist

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As they walled off rivers and created dry islands from what was previously soggy marsh, they discovered incredibly rich soil. No one foresaw that this very bounty — soil rich with organic material — would, over time, become a curse of sorts. That organic material contains copious amounts of carbon.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The new app assesses the impact along the lines of five metrics: savings in carbon emissions , measured in grams; water saved in gallons; soil health improvement in square feet; organic land supported in square feet; and milligrams of antibiotics avoided. Some parts of the app can be a little misleading.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 17, 2020

Sustainability drove the design of the winery. Ventilated subterranean caves that house the barrel storage spaces take advantage of the natural soil temperature to minimize mechanical cooling. The solar-powered winery also features integrated night cooling to further reduce energy demands.

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Low Impact

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A well-designed NbS involves protecting, sustainably managing and restoring ecosystems, and is implemented with full engagement and consent of local communities. The NbS Initiative at Oxford University has laid out four key guidelines for delivering a successful, sustainable NbS. What makes urban orchards a good example of this?

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. If your company is working toward improving its sustainability performance, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 15, 2021

Here are our top picks for sustainable Father’s Day gifts. Bamboo and glass food containers Help Dad move away from petroleum-based food storage containers with a set made from sustainable glass and fast-growing bamboo. Bamboo offers a cool touch to help regulate body temperature for hot sleepers or uncomfortably hot nights.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 14, 2021

This best explains the approach by a small Michigan cidery and farm that has kept sustainability in mind in every aspect of its business, from the ingredients to land management to energy conservation. It relies on passive temperature control, because the building has no central heating or cooling systems.

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EDF + Business

APRIL 18, 2023

Food Processors Beverage Companies Grocery Stores Wholesale Clubs Agricultural Producers Restaurants Packaged Food Companies Meat Producers On average, two-thirds of food sector companies’ emissions are generated by farm-level production, making on-farm sustainability critical for abatement. Sources: Deloitte Analysis, CDP The IRA adds ~$19.5

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2022

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SKIING INDUSTRY. We then explain the benefits of sustainability for skiing, before offering 5 sustainability tips with real-world examples of sustainable ski resorts. Yet there are ways resorts can mitigate their climatic impact, to help curb global warming and become more sustainable.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Leaves are a central organ in the process. Give each plant a thorough soaking with cool to lukewarm water, allowing the water to both wash the leaves and provide moisture to the soil. If you do not have drain holes in your planter, strain off excess water from the soil to avoid root rot.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 17, 2020

Bard MBA alum Nicole Pamani recently spoke with Isaac Nichelson, CEO and co-founder at Circular Systems , about how the company’s circular production processes are helping to redefine the meaning of sustainable materials in the fashion industry. Pamani: What’s the next big sustainability challenge in the circular fashion industry?

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Below you will find several sustainable home products that can bring long-term cost savings and help preserve our resources and planet health. Energy and Water Efficient Sustainable Home Products. Sustainable home products also apply to yard maintenance. Kitchen and Other Household Appliances. total energy consumption.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Despite the additional complications posed by the coronavirus pandemic a record 312 institutions participated in Sierra's annual Cool Schools rankings in 2020. Many schools including the schools on this list have demonstrated that they are both resourcefulness innovative in their efforts to achieve their sustainability objectives.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

Nuvoda (US) (category: circular economy): Nuvoda’s Mobile Organic Biofilm (MOB) technology operates as a hybrid of an attached biofilm and aerobic granular sludge process, enabling the simultaneous removal of nitrogen and phosphorous. It can simultaneously remove suspended solids and digest organic contaminants without the use of chemicals.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To help combat the world’s waste problem, here are 10 ways to engage your employees for World Cleanup Day and for your long-term commitment to sustainability. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices. A powerful way to minimize your company’s waste impact is by educating staff on sustainable waste management practices.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

Nuvoda’s Mobile Organic Biofilm (MOB) technology operates as a hybrid of an attached biofilm and aerobic granular sludge process, enabling the simultaneous removal of nitrogen and phosphorous. It can simultaneously remove suspended solids and digest organic contaminants without the use of chemicals. Nuvoda (US) – circular economy.

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