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From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Technology in Modern Waste Management

The Environmental Blog

There is a lot of latent energy in our waste. Whether that energy is turned into renewable fuels or clean electricity, it can reduce carbon emissions and resource depletion. The adage, ‘one man’s trash is another’s treasure, applies to the world of waste management.

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Renewable energy sources.

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Effective Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly

The Environmental Blog

Install a smart meter. Home heating systems and boilers are among the biggest consumers of energy. You can regulate your energy consumption by installing a smart meter in your home. Smart meters are beneficial to anyone who cares about their carbon footprint and someone who would like to reduce their energy bills.

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Are hydrogen fuel cells recyclable?

Hydrogen Fuel News

Now, many are questioning how green H2 can be if the materials needed to use it as clean energy cannot be recycled. After all, the entire idea of sustainable energy is to reduce the problems contributing to climate change, not simply create them in new places.

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How Pandora hopes to reach 100% recycled silver and gold

GreenBiz

For example, as the world reopens after shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company plans to reduce the energy it uses in its retail stores as it related to lighting and heating. He noted that shifting from partially virgin metals to 100 percent recycled metals will make a big difference in Pandora’s carbon footprint.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

In some regions, lack of access to natural resources and basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Fleet Management Efficiency.

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Flat-lining: Policy review highlights England's mixed progress on waste reduction

Business Green

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

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