Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2021

Going green starts at home, and while separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin is a great first start, there are more steps you can take to be less wasteful and reduce your carbon footprint. 1) Reduce plastic waste in your kitchen. – Violet Defense. 3) Get a home energy score. – Oregon Department of Energy.

Earth Day 165

Earth Day Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 165

Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And reduce plastic waste, while we’re at it? Across these applications, MettleWood could replace significant portions of the steel, concrete, and hard plastics used in buildings today, leading to meaningful decarbonization. Another possible application of this insulative technology is to replace polystyrene packaging, Cable says.

Startups 97

Startups Plastics Carbon-negative Packaging 97

Charged

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For instance, innovations in adhesive formulations allow for the reduction or elimination of solvents and hazardous plasticizers through primer-free and phthalate-free technologies. The adhesives are used to bond and seal battery pack enclosures and cooling plates and exhibit good adhesion to aluminum alloys and composites.

Batteries 116

Batteries Cooling Electric vehicle North America 116

Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

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. Heating and Cooling. Sustainable operation and maintenance. Building Sustainability Checklist. Conclusion.

Building Energy Monitoring 147

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 147

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Business Green

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As the one of the leading producers of plastics, how we make our plastics has to be at the centre of our approach as well as ensuring that our products are recyclable, are getting recycled and contain recycled content. We're also looking at the feedstocks (the raw materials) needed to create plastics. Our commitments.

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Carbon-neutral Carbon Plastics Packaging 71

Charged

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For example, a few key specs from the datasheet for a modern Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET in a standard TO-247 package will illustrate the point: Maximum junction temperature: T J[max] – 175° C Maximum continuous drain current (with case @ 25° C): I d – 115 A Drain-source on-resistance: R DS[on] – 16 m? CPU cooler heat pipe application.

Cooling 65

Cooling Packaging Electricity Energy 65

Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Further, hotel waste consists largely of common recyclable materials – aluminum cans, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and landscape waste – all materials that could be processed into a new useful material. Move away from over packaged bathroom-toiletries and work with local vendors to reuse packaging.

Sustainability 135

Sustainability Waste Waste Ethics 135

Low Impact

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Much of the produce eaten by Europeans originates in the ‘ Sea of Plastic ‘ – the greenhouses of Almeria, Spain. Save money (by buying fresh wholefoods rather than more expensive processed and packaged goods, or paying a premium for food grown abroad or with large amounts of energy). Credit: Muradi on Unsplash.

Cooling 78

Cooling Ethics Sustainability Fossil fuels 78

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. Using multi-purpose cleaners to cut down on cleaning costs and product packaging.

Home Energy Monitoring 148

Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability HVAC Soil 148

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Products & Packaging – Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Do we use plastic bottles for water? How much do we waste?

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 158

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2019

The paper and plastic can recycling bins that you may already have in your office are a fantastic step in the right direction, however, recycling is evolving. Implement programs to recycle the ‘unrecyclable’: items that cannot be sorted in traditional recycling systems such as foil-lined food wrappers, plastic snack bags, and ballpoint pens.

Business Energy Monitoring 94

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Recycling 94

Rinexii

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

She knows how much I care about the environment, and was excited to give me the cool thing she found. It was a small blue plastic sphere sitting proudly in thick plastic packaging, with instructions that boldly proclaimed, “Join us in protecting the planet.” The Laundry Solution Scam.

Plastics 45

Plastics Recycling Recycling Cooling 45

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Instead of course, the sustainability scorecard might list functional areas for both environmental (energy, waste, recycling, buildings, packaging, supply chain, food) and social responsibility (diversity, inclusion, gender equality, worker wellbeing, fair wages, community support, and charity contributions). Water : How much water do we use?

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Waste Waste Policy 158

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. Solvay repurposes wastewater from dairy production in the United Arab Emirates to cool cows in arid fields.

Sustainability 520

Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 520

AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

Infinite Cooling Recapturing water in manufacturing facilities Much of the water used in industrial cooling towers at manufacturing sites or power plants leaves the facility as high-density water vapor. Making an alternative possible, Impossible Materials has manufactured a safe bio-based colorant from cellulose.

Cooling 28

Cooling Waste Waste Automotive 28

AGreenLiving

MAY 24, 2021

Infinite Cooling Recapturing water in manufacturing facilities Much of the water used in industrial cooling towers at manufacturing sites or power plants leaves the facility as high-density water vapor. Making an alternative possible, Impossible Materials has manufactured a safe bio-based colorant from cellulose.

Cooling 28

Cooling Waste Waste Automotive 28

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Do we use plastic bottles for water? Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating, and cooling? Products & Packaging : Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? How much do we waste?

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Waste Waste Organic 148

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Do we use plastic bottles for water? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Are we maximizing natural light or natural airflow whenever possible? Water – How much water do we use? How much do we waste?

Business Energy Monitoring 144

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 144

Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

The market is still warm, but cooling. Jury is out on whether investment will keep cooling or heat back up. Climate tech investment continues to grow, but slower Total funding from 2020 to 2023 is $142bn. 2023 saw a 29% increase in the cumulative total. CAGR since 2020 is 23%, but has slowed since the end of 2022 which was 32%.

Building Energy Monitoring 144

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 144

AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

Packaging is made from recycled materials as well. A portion of each sale is donated to Earthworks and Cool Effect, organizations aimed at protecting the environment. and packaged sans plastic in wood boxes made from sustainable Jarrah trees. Plus, carbon offsetting counterbalances any shipping emissions.

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Ethics Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 36

Energy Refuge

JANUARY 17, 2018

By turning the thermostat down just a few degrees in winter, and up a few degrees in summer, you can greatly reduce the amount of energy that you need to consume in order to warm or to cool your home. This is much better than requiring a plastic bag, consider a custom non woven bag like these from Custom Earth Promos.

Global warming 40

Global warming Climate change Cooling Carbon 40

Econaur

MARCH 27, 2020

Reflective system Foil-faced kraft paper, plastic film, polyethylene bubbles, or cardboard Unfinished walls, ceilings, and floors Foils, films, or papers fitted between wood-frame studs, joists, rafters, and beams. Foam boards are fastened together using plastic ties. It consists of flexible fibers, most commonly fiberglass.

Building Energy Monitoring 98

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 98

Climate Tech VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

   📦 RAIKU Packaging , a Tallinn, Estonia-based 100% compostable packaging solutions developer, raised $6M in Seed funding from private investors and Grant funding from the European Innovation Council. 

Carbon-negative 72

Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Carbon Investment 72

Earth Gratitude

MAY 4, 2016

The ebook features contributions from @RainbowLightNS (developers of Ecoguard(r) 100% recycled plastic packaging), H.R.H. Learn about others who are transforming their lives and communities in the new, free, Earth Day Gratitude mini ebook (@EarthDayThanks).

Earth Day 40

Earth Day Plastics Recycling Recycling 40

Charged

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Using active power components in advanced, isolated packaging addresses the high-power charging challenges by enabling higher power density and significantly reducing the efforts in thermal management in circuit designs. Handling higher power requires advanced packaging of high-power semiconductors.

Packaging 112

Packaging Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Batteries 112

Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2020

As such the supermarket plans to start off with what it knows it can do, including switching all stores to LED lighting by 2022, improving the energy efficiency of its fridges, switching to a zero emission fleet, and halving the amount of plastic packaging it produces by 2025.

Carbon-neutral 41

Carbon-neutral Retail Carbon Plastics 41

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. Start by reducing single-use plastics and opting for reusable alternatives such as water bottles, shopping bags, and containers.

Home Energy Monitoring 195

Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Buy supplies in bulk to reduce packaging. Reduce Single-Use Plastics. As we all probably know by now, plastic waste is a huge global problem. Help combat the millions of tons of plastic waste that enter landfills, oceans and our own backyards by finding ways to reduce single-use plastics in your business.

Waste 147

Waste Waste Plastics Packaging 147

Charged

JUNE 15, 2020

Cooling and temperature control of these devices are needed for proper operation. The goal in choosing the right thermal interface material is for it to provide an adequate thermal path for component cooling, while meeting necessary performance criteria, such as adhesion and/or stress reduction. Sponsored by Momentive.

Automotive 95

Automotive Cooling Plastics Packaging 95

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The latest cool throwback camera comes with a thoughtful, eco-friendly twist. With Paper Shoot, you get the aesthetics of a retro camera without having to use and throw away a plastic disposable camera. The camera kit and cases came in minimalist brown paper packaging, a definite plus for eco-conscious buyers.

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Recycled materials Ethics Fashion Recycling 28

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 11, 2020

These soaps are vegan, organic , synthetic-free and, best of all, come in delicious fragrances with cool names. Sustainable wireless charger For the electronically-inclined sibling, try these chargers made from hemp and recycled plastic. But Birch Ridge ‘s handmade soaps are something special.

Sustainability 36

Sustainability Biodegradable Organic Waste 36

The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

This takes energy below the Earth’s surface and converts it into warm or cool air. Because it is plastic, it can easily be recycled and reused. Zoned Heating and Cooling. With zoned heating or cooling HVAC systems, homeowners can monitor how much certain rooms receive air.

HVAC 195

HVAC Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 195

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

They should consider processes, materials, people, policies and projects related to energy, waste, buildings, products, packaging, supply chain, transportation, food, water, community and employee well being. Do we use plastic bottles for water? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Recycled plastic.

Business Energy Monitoring 128

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 128

AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2020

Butter can go directly in, boxes or plastic and all. Be sure to package tightly and remove air before freezing. Also stored in a cool, dark location, garlic will store for several months. Milk can be repackaged or frozen whole. It will expand, but that’s what those divots on the sides of the container are for, really.

Waste 36

Waste Waste Cooling Plastics 36

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The material is lightweight, forms to your foot and helps your feet stay cool with its breezy fabric. The shoes came packaged in imaginative, 90 percent post-consumer recycled cardboard that served as a combination shoe box and mailer all in one. Allbirds’ Tree Runners are made using sustainably harvested eucalyptus pulp.

Recycling 28

Recycling Recycling Sustainability Cooling 28

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 11, 2023

Some examples of indirect emissions include: purchased electricity, purchased heating and cooling, employee travel and commute, vendor-produced emissions, etc. Investing in onsite renewable energy to power company vehicles, facility heating/cooling, and other facility processes.

Business Energy Monitoring 157

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-neutral 157