The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Improper waste management allows plastic waste to leak from landfills and enter waterways. Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2021

These waste materials vary in size from large to microscopic, but all move at such a high speed that they represent potentially mission-ending risk by penetrating everything from spacesuits to fuel tanks, and even the hulls of space shuttles. Rubicon is the leading software platform for waste, recycling, and sustainability solutions.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. For meal kits, packaging waste was one of those unintended consequences. Why not the grocery model?

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 10, 2022

Many end users wish to help and consumer education, writes Yusuf Latief, is key. When left to their default settings, derogatory demand spikes and load synchronisation might incur. According to Cornell research, it comes down to consumer education. EV as DER and consumer education. What is needed?

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Think about commercial buildings like miniature indoor cities, which can include but are not limited to offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hotels and retail businesses. In addition, these buildings also typically house extensive infrastructure, which further contribute to energy demands.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2020

It’s controversial, to say the least, with predictable divisions between industry lobbying for voluntary commitments and activist groups demanding regulatory action and accountability. . is not a party to the Basel Convention, come next month, many shipments of plastic waste from the U.S. Plastic Waste. And while the U.S.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 23, 2021

The renewable energy industry and utilities have a unique opportunity to educate consumers about how that buying power can turn into climate action. Consumers make buying decisions every day that can have a big, collective impact on slowing climate change. Starting now, any new appliance in a home should be electric.

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The City Fix

MAY 2, 2023

The shifting demographics are bound to create heightened demand for education, health care, jobs and civic amenities, putting existing systems under stress. India is projected to overtake China as the most populous country in the world this year. Current urban.

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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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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The fact is: All companies, even those with remote workforces, generate some form of waste. This article focuses on regular office waste and discusses the benefits of recycling in the office, steps for implementing an effective recycling program, and how to encourage green employee behavior. Southern Waste Information eXchange Inc.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Plastic waste in particular is a huge source of concern across the continent. Countries will need to develop national action plans, to improve their waste management practices such that they move up the waste management hierarchy and introduce policies to incentivise investments in the recycling infrastructure.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Sources of Water Waste for Businesses. Employee Waste – Employees, whether they are working in person, at home, or are traveling, can generate a significant amount of a company’s water waste in areas such as bathrooms, water fountains, and kitchens. Educate Employees on Water Conservation.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2020

These continuous changes result in increases in waste, emissions, resource depletion and high energy consumption. The problem we face today, is really the problems associated with population growth, consumption, waste and disposal. Business is constantly changing to meet consumer demands. Does zero waste really mean zero waste?

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In late 2020, the company is finding early commercial success in its mission to decrease food waste through its innovative packaging. Educating the consumer on interacting with a technology that’s extending shelf life is going to be pushing water up the hill.". That’s going to drive more demand.". And decrease food waste. .

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GreenBiz

JULY 9, 2021

At the same time as we invest urgently in the transition to renewable energy, we must build sustainable food systems at every level of our society — and our public education system can lead the way," Bowman said in a press release in the bill’s announcement. Food as equity and education . Growing a generation of sustainable eaters. "At

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By selecting reusable items such as water bottles, bags, and coffee cups, you minimize waste and demand for disposable products. Each purchase has an environmental footprint , so thoughtful buying can substantially reduce waste. It also promotes local economies and can lead to less packaging waste.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The way the world produces and consumes food causes huge environmental impacts, and yet 3 billion people worldwide are unable to afford a healthy diet, and up to a third of the food we produce is wasted. I am witnessing the increase in education ignite behavior changes in some communities: less meat; less waste; more conscious decisions. .

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2022

The Department for Education today published its new Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, but can it address growing concerns over the looming green skills gap?

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

They've innovated on raw materials, resulting in Aquafil's Econyl yarn that it recycles from ghost fishing nets, carpet fluff and other would-be waste. How can other companies find success in winning over their suppliers toward eliminating the very concept of waste in their products? Instead of oil, we use waste," he said.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. But COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in those plans, with single-use packaging skyrocketing, low fossil fuel prices and disrupted recycling systems, already weakened by China’s 2018 plastics waste ban. .

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

“ The typical conference attendee produces more than four pounds of waste and nearly 400 pounds of CO 2 emissions a day. Tip #1: Implement an effective waste management system. pounds of waste per day, of which 85% is said to end up in landfills. – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

Sustainable food management is a systematic approach that concentrates on reducing wasted food, supporting local communities and employees, and mitigating the environmental impact of operations over the complete life cycle of food items. Our food supply chain demands an extravagant amount of energy. In the U.S.,

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Most importantly, sustainable healthcare systems improve public health by contributing to healthier, more resilient communities and combating poor institutional practices that yield pollution, waste, and resource exhaustion. Reduce waste generation and reinvent waste management. Green purchasing to reduce waste.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

This is exacerbated in the fast fashion industry where there are shorter product life cycles, increased waste, and less consideration for the environment. Fast fashion is the term for the high-turnaround, low-cost, trendy clothing and accessories created to maximize profit and meet demand. The average U.S. Pre-Production.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 11, 2021

The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste Jesse Klein Tue, 05/11/2021 – 00:05 Anyone who has taken a basic economics course knows two main factors dictate price: supply and demand. Food waste is the cause of 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. There, Wasteless reduced waste by 32.8 percent, he said.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Getting on with efficiency improvements regardless of a ‘final heat solution’ is a no regrets move which will create jobs and reduce demand. In addition, the area has excellent local heat resources including a large untapped waste heat resource at Tyseley Energy Park. ” Sustainable energy provider E.ON

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Green Technology

APRIL 4, 2023

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? But opening up air dampers and installing better filters can lead to higher energy costs, unless measures are taken to reduce energy waste. and many more.

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Green Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

recycling facilities and send more waste to landfills. Waste Dive, the must-read daily bulletin of waste-related news, named the initiative “Disruptor of the Year.” based waste collectors, selling scrap to a broker to be shipped to China is cheaper than sending it to recycling facilities at home. Geyer et al.,

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

Adoption: When considering the overall cost of new systems, account for an investment in education, storytelling and customer acquisition. Incentives and fee structures will need to adapt to the particular policy environment in which a cafe sits, which will likely change over time. . This will take time.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2024

This is where CarbonScape comes in with a biographite alternative, produced from forestry and timber industry by-products – i.e. wood chips from forestry waste. The main challenge for the battery industry is securing enough graphite supply to fulfil demand, not lithium. Elon Musk did.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 14, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are panic-buying groceries that may or may not be used before they expire, leading to unprecedented amounts of food waste. To help lessen the impact, follow these tips to reduce your household’s food waste during the pandemic and beyond.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2022

There’s heightened market demand for sustainable practices with robust and transparent disclosure. Offices demand fossil fuel energy to power lighting, air conditioning, and heating systems. Excessive waste generated from the cafeteria and/or break rooms. Creating a sustainable law firm demands responsible consumerism.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power. Biomass energy harnesses organic matter, including wood, agricultural crops, and waste by-products, as fuel.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Batteries and E-waste (Due to their toxic and heavy metal components, single-use and rechargeable batteries and electronics need to be sent to a special facility for proper disposal.). Recycling pickup services vary in price depending on your location, frequency of pickup, amount of waste, etc. Make room in your budget for recycling.

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