May, 2016

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Green Roof Failures

Green Roof Technology

Do Green Roof Failures increase with Roofing Manufacturers? In the last two days I visited four of my projects that are between 14 years and 1 year old. Each of these Green Roof has an own interesting history and with the exception of the “cozy” Green Roof, each of the extensive green roof host over […]. The post Green Roof Failures appeared first on Green Roof Technology.

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Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle Possible?

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

By Rosana Francescato. Special thanks to ? Amie Lewis ? and Mariya Kravchenko for organizing this excellent WCS event. We’d all like to go zero-waste. But what does that mean? WCS Chair Lisa Ann Pinkerton posed the question to a panel of experts at our recent event, Is a Zero Waste Lifestyle Possible ? Zero waste as a concept. Moderator Lisa Ann Pinkerton.

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I’m Using Up 3–9 Planets.

Earth Gratitude

I’m Using Up 3–9 Planets. At the rate I’m consuming, I’m using up 3–9 planets, according to the carbon footprint calculator at Earth Day Network. This was surprising to me because over the last 14 years, I have reduced my energy and consumer habits dramatically. · I drive about 15% of what I did in 2010 (when the BP Oil Spill erupted), and “fill up” about once a month.

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Fish and Sea Water Flood Miami Streets.

Earth Gratitude

Fish and Sea Water Flood Miami Streets. Miami, Florida is already experiencing Sunny Day Flooding during high tides, when sea water and fish flood the city streets. This is not a some-day problem. Sea level rise is here and now, and Miami, Florida is the most vulnerable city in the world by assets. That is why a bipartisan group of 21 Mayors in Southern Florida want climate change added to the Presidential election debate.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.