Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

AUMA Actuators Limited – part of the AUMA Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of modular electric actuators – generates electricity from 178 photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of its Clevedon warehouse, whilst heating and cooling is generated using electric air-source heat pumps. But our commitment doesn’t end there.

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GreenBiz

MAY 11, 2020

There are hundreds of buildings and countless miles of pipes, conveyors, distillers, cooling towers, valves, pumps, compressors and controls. But something extraordinary is going on at this Eastman chemical plant: two breakthrough processes to turn waste plastics of all kinds back into new plastics, continuously, with no loss of quality.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Happening worldwide on September 17th, World Cleanup Day is one of the largest civic movements in which nations unite to reduce trash and mismanaged waste. By 2050 , global municipal solid waste is expected to rise by ~70% and reach a massive 3.4 Conduct a Waste Audit. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether it is a traditional PSM motor or advanced magnet-free motor with powered rotor coils, Schaeffler focuses on optimal use of both the space and materials to achieve requirements without waste in the design. Unlike a brush system, the inductive system is highly efficient, reduces packaging space, and is not limited to a dry environment.

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Sustainability Electricity Cooling Packaging 100

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 11, 2023

For companies striving for net-zero status, there is a direct economic benefit to be had from becoming more energy efficient and reducing inefficiencies and waste. Some examples of indirect emissions include: purchased electricity, purchased heating and cooling, employee travel and commute, vendor-produced emissions, etc.

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

Charged

JUNE 24, 2020

The automakers say the heat pump maximizes the distance that EVs can travel on a single charge by scavenging waste heat to warm the cabin. Comprising a compressor, evaporator and condenser, the heat pump captured waste heat given off by the vehicle’s electrical components, recycling this energy to heat the cabin. .

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Green buildings use certified sustainable materials and reduce waste while preserving valuable natural resources. Reducing waste. Heating and Cooling. Tip # 13: Utilize windows and natural light – Windows provide passive heating and cooling and natural lighting. Sustainable operation and maintenance.

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

The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

In fact, because they use less energy, they can prevent wasteful air leaks, saving customers money in the long run. This takes energy below the Earth’s surface and converts it into warm or cool air. Zoned Heating and Cooling. With zoned heating or cooling HVAC systems, homeowners can monitor how much certain rooms receive air.

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HVAC Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 195

GreenBiz

APRIL 21, 2021

Vehicles such as the big rigs that carry goods across state lines, vans that drop off packages at your front door, garbage trucks that pick up our waste or the forklifts that move pallets across the floor in warehouses. Tesla's Model Y is cool. But electrifying the long tail of commercial transportation is just as awesome. (If

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

A holistic and well organized sustainability plan will include several key components: Part 1: Sustainability Drivers – This section summarizes the aspects of your business that use scarce natural resources, contribute to climate change, cause environmental harm or produce useless waste. How much do we waste? Is it hazardous?

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 128

The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Switching to reusables is a straightforward step toward reducing your waste. A leaky faucet dripping at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. It may not seem like much, but letting the water run while you’re brushing your teeth can waste a significant amount of water!

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Embrace Vintage and Antique Furniture One of the more effective ways for you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and promote sustainability in home decor is by embracing vintage and antique furniture. When decorating your home, avoid decor items made from or packaged in plastic which can take centuries to biodegrade.

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Sustainability Plastics Carbon-neutral Biodegradable 195

Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases. Reduce Waste and Recycle. According to Reconomy, food waste accounts for more than 50% of waste in the hospitality industry.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Andrew Cuomo finalized a ban on hydrofluorocarbons, a superpollutant found in refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling equipment. Amazon also created its own externally validated certification, Compact by Design , which will recognize products designed to require less packaging, which makes them more efficient to ship. .

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Retail Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Waste 527

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In Beck’s mind, too , forwarding-thinking companies should look at natural resources not just as consumables but as recyclable goods, and then design systems and products in a way that eliminates waste. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste.

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Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 520

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. 9) Divert landfill waste. Did you know that 60% of landfill waste is compostable?

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

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

It includes your building, operations, vehicles, supplies, products, procurement, recycling, reuse, waste, policies and procedures. Waste and Recycling – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g.

Business Energy Monitoring 158

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

Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

In the agriculture and food industry, sustainable business practices are intended to protect the environment, reduce waste production, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs. Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose. What are Sustainable Business Practices?

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Agriculture Sustainability Methane Biodegradable 99

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). How much do we waste?

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Business Green

JULY 28, 2022

It's just common sense that we have to get off gas and firstly that means wasting less which in turn means properly insulating our homes. The gas crisis is the reason energy bills are going up and it will be adding an extra £2,000 come October," he said.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The programme offers successful applicants packages of support to drive the commercialisation of energy products and services. Delivered by the University of Birmingham in partnership with Energy Systems Catapult, the Innovator Challenge has been designed for SME innovators working on low carbon energy solutions.

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Business Green

MAY 20, 2022

It said it would aim to deliver twice as many plant-based foods per meal and set an objective of zero food waste by sizing quantities, designing recipes that reduce the risk of waste, and recycling 100 per cent of non-consumed food. The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11C above the pre-industrial level.

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Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 36

GreenBiz

AUGUST 25, 2020

Battery packs contain components such as cooling, sensors and battery management systems that, if more open, could allow engineers and designers to optimize storage and layout for energy efficiency. What’s more, the power of generative design truly shines when coupled with additive manufacturing to reduce waste in production.

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Electric vehicle Electricity Batteries Transportation 522

Business Green

MAY 27, 2021

BEIS announces fresh funding support for three low carbon heat districts and 11 projects geared at decarbonising heating and cooling. will go towards 11 innovative projects that are exploring different ways the UK can develop and use efficient, low-carbon technologies for heating and cooling buildings. A further £14.6m

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

First, it’s zero waste. O’Grady: I have been really passionate about sustainability since high school where I first started advocating around climate change and waste, so I knew starting my own business that it had to be low-to-no waste. Thoughtful Human makes zero-waste cards for every occasion.

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Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 36

Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And reduce plastic waste, while we’re at it? Another possible application of this insulative technology is to replace polystyrene packaging, Cable says. The climate impact here is clear: in residential buildings, for instance, energy transfer through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of heating and cooling use.

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Startups Plastics Carbon-negative Packaging 97

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The GFDA is working toward helping design professionals cut down on waste by 50% over five years. For many years now, the design and building industry has cultivated a culture of waste. The alliance just launched in 2020 and already includes nearly 200 firms committed to reducing their waste. The GFDA wants to change that.

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Waste Waste Cooling Sustainability 36

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

To combat some of this waste, try your hand at decking the halls with DIY, zero-waste decor from November all the way through the new year. While most of this waste comes from gift packaging and shopping (if you haven’t already switched to reusable bags, now is the time to start!), Not to mention, they look great, too!

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Waste Waste Fashion Recycling 28

GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wasted little time raising the stakes in her nation’s fight against climate change after handily winning re-election in October. has orchestrated collaborative initiatives targeting everything from plastics to food waste and bringing together large companies, NGOs and policymakers.

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Sustainability Plastics Organic Retail 546

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Improving data center energy efficiency helps cut down on energy waste, supports cyber security and avoids technical failures, thus creating financial savings and aiding the planet.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

First, it’s zero waste. O’Grady: I have been really passionate about sustainability since high school where I first started advocating around climate change and waste, so I knew starting my own business that it had to be low-to-no waste. Thoughtful Human makes zero-waste cards for every occasion.

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Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 28

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2022

The following tips serve as a guide for the auto repair shop industry to become more sustainable in the following areas: Operations, customer engagement, energy reduction, smart purchasing, and waste disposal. The ability to advertise as an environmentally friendly shop is a growing trend that can help set you apart from the competition.

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Automotive Sustainability Waste Waste 147

Charged

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

To someone who isn’t involved in power electronics design, it might seem unreal that the amount of power a component can handle depends more on how effectively waste heat can be removed from it than it does on the specific electrical ratings. cm 2 and a material thermal resistance of 0.90° C – cm 2 / W).

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Cooling Packaging Electricity Energy 63

Business Green

AUGUST 4, 2020

Our highly optimised production facilities emit significantly less CO2 per Euro of revenue compared to traditional food retailers, which need to cool, heat and light thousands of stores. However, the sector has responded with a series of measures designed to curb packaging levels and reduce emissions from its fleets and supply chains.

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Carbon Carbon-neutral Packaging Cooling 69

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

First, summarize business aspects that consume energy, water and other natural resources, generate waste, impact the environment and contribute to climate change. How much do we waste? Are we composting food waste? Waste : What waste do we produce and where does it come from? motion sensor faucets)?

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As a Senior Venture Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center in the Sustainability and New Materials & Packaging verticals, can you give us an example of the types of challenges you’re facing in those areas on a typical day? Make wearing the same clothes over and over again cool!

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Fashion Startups Education Innovation 98

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Waste team – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? How much do we waste?

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 144