Climate Tech VC

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Responsible for nearly a third of global warming and a quarter of global energy, methane matters.   In deals this week $145m for lithium extraction, $52m for methane emissions detection, and $40m for sustainable aviation fuel.   In January, Longpath secured a $189m conditional US Department of Energy loan guarantee.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Water Conservation Guide for Business: 20 Tips to Reduce Water Usage. 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.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

Dutch greenhouse operators are collaborating with the country’s industrial sector to support the reuse of waste CO2. Wageningen has been one of the driving forces in research and technology development for greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands. This programme monitors and displays the effects of a grower’s dosing strategy.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

Recovering the critical raw materials residing within electronic waste will require investment, and a legal framework to incentivise this will be essential, say the authors (image credit: Steve Janosik , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Fluorescent powders from cathode ray tubes (CRTs; in TVs and monitors) and fluorescent lamps.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SEEPEX BNM pump incorporating advanced digital monitoring at Thames Water’s Basingstoke STW. The site now generates enough energy from waste to power itself and export to the national grid. 24/7 Performance Monitoring: Real-time Insights from SEEPEX Integrated Pump Monitoring.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Industrial Revolution changed the way that industries produce and consume energy. Green energy solutions such as solar and wind power can power modern industries. In that way, they will not harm the natural environment while reducing the carbon footprint to offer a more sustainable energy source.

Building Energy Monitoring 93

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 93

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. Category 2 – Incipient Systems includes countries with basic waste regulations but limited collection and end-of-life treatment infrastructure. Examples of countries include Kenya, Iraq and Congo.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters. Companies are discovering sustainability is not just a fad, but a new standard that is here to stay. . Phylicia Wu. Wed, 08/05/2020 - 01:00.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

A new partnership aims to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste, specifically in relation to electric vehicles. To combat this, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts sales of up to 44 million electric vehicles (EVs) a year by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

This is because water quality is heavily affected by the state of the tide, which presents a significant monitoring challenge in the lower reaches of many rivers. With a tidal range of up to 7m, the River Thames presents a number of monitoring challenges.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

High-Performance Computing (HPC), has become critical in assisting the energy sector, offering the capability to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations. While immensely powerful, HPC faces several challenges as it continues to evolve and respond to exponential demands for computational power.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2021

Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 Just as stunning: Plastic isn't the fastest growing waste stream the world needs to deal with. . Heather Clancy. Some key moments.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today’s poultry farming has begun to shift from traditional, potentially damaging practices to more sustainable ones. Technological and scientific advancements have ushered in an era of efficiency, reduced waste, and better animal welfare practices. Modern poultry farming has come a long way from its original design.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A pilot plant on the University of Bath campus is said to be able to recycle up to 60% of plastic lab waste, to make back into new lab consumables. Currently, less than 1% of this waste is being recycled. Water usage is also minimised through recycling, further reducing the environmental impact.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Energy-Efficient Homes One of the most impactful steps towards eco-friendly living in Canada is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 4, 2024

As energy policy and politics shift globally, business flexibility will be a necessity for the success of the energy transition. Well, not quite, because anyone who has even briefly scanned the news over the last few months will have noted the shift in the political mood music around energy policy across the world.

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Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 109

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

An EU project is attempting to lead the European electronics industry towards more sustainable materials, design, manufacturing methods, and improved circularity and energy efficiency, writes Finnish research group VTT. According to the World Economic Forum , 53 million tonnes of electronic waste was discarded in 2019.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2020

How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop. Because the plant is actually meant to grow in the natural environment, many growing and harvesting practices already help the surrounding land and could be considered sustainable, under normal conditions. Jesse Klein. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 01:45.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Making FMCG manufacturing more sustainable using intelligent energy management. In the last few years, contributing to the carbon neutrality efforts of our customers through intelligent energy management has become increasingly important. Compressed air is one of the worst culprits when it comes to wasted energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2023

Titan Enterprises’ OEM customer Green Fuels has been involved with advancing biofuel technologies – expected to be an important contributor to the global net zero target. For 13 years, Titan’s Oval Gear (OG) flow meters have been an intrinsic component within Green Fuels’ biodiesel plants converting biowaste into sustainable biofuels.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Climate change 130

Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Regarding the prominent issue at hand, it is really true that electric car batteries can be recycled, and there are specific methods that allow for the recovery of up to 95% of the raw materials. Global governments are now insisting that electric vehicle (EV) batteries be designed and manufactured in a manner that facilitates easy recycling. 

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As much as energy companies have relied on generators, wires and other equipment as a trusted foundation, so energy companies need a trusted foundation in the digital world. And that is data interoperability, writes Chris Kalima of Intertrust Technologies. Central to these complex energy ecosystems is data.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 26, 2024

The spotlight on environmental sustainability has intensified in recent years, pushing industries to seek more eco-friendly solutions.   Improve Energy Efficiency Historically, hydraulic systems have been energy-intensive, contributing significantly to industrial activities’ operational costs and environmental footprint.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 5, 2023

From the analytical power of data, through to the introduction of AI and machine learning, digitalisation is becoming paramount in enabling the insights needed to make better decisions in all areas of the evolving energy landscape. Digitalisation plays a vital role in addressing this challenge. Have you read?

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Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 119

Greentown Labs

MAY 22, 2024

Funding Active Surfaces , a Go Build 2023 participant and ACCEL Year 1 alum that’s commercializing ultra-thin-film solar technology, raised a $5.6M CalWave Power Technologies , which is working to harness carbon-free power from ocean waves, was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 104

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Taggle Systems, the Australian industry leader in Digital Water Metering solutions, and AVSystem, a European IoT device management solution provider, have announced a strategic partnership. We are excited to bring forth technologies that set new benchmarks in water management efficiency and sustainability.”

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. Elsa Wenzel. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The world is facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to energy distribution and environmental sustainability. It is essential, therefore, to adopt a forward-thinking approach that balances economic viability, operational efficiency and sustainability, Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service, writes.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies. Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials. Loliware was founded in 2016 in pursuit of "a radical leap towards [a sustainable packaging] future."

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Technology Building Energy Monitoring Packaging Carbon-negative 542

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

The ROI Of Sustainability in Business. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. The Financial Risk of Not Being Sustainable. There is company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels As the world becomes more conscious of the impact of human activity on the environment, more and more homeowners are turning to sustainable living practices to reduce their ecological footprint. Check out these five sustainable home ideas that will inspire you to make a positive impact on the planet.

Home Energy Monitoring 195

Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Sustainability 195

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you run a data center, you know that they consume significant energy for powering and cooling equipment. There are numerous opportunities for data centers and IT companies to incorporate sustainability into their operations. The key is to understand how to provide those services with the least amount of energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Vertical farming is increasingly being regarded as one of the solutions to the problems faced by global food production systems, and in the following article Antti Viitanen explains why measurement and control technology will be key to the success of this rapidly growing sector. Again, accurate monitoring and control is vital.

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Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Technology Solar Energy Monitor 147

ThinkGeoEnergy

APRIL 30, 2024

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) continues to explore the use off innovative breakthrough technologies to further optimize their geothermal operations in Indonesia. The technology fills an important gap in current geothermal reservoir management practices. The pronouncement was made by PGE President Director Julfi Hadi.

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Innovation Energy Monitor Technology Building Energy Monitoring 52

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. Having strategies in place to manage, reduce or eliminate waste is essential. Minimize Food Waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit.

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Waste Waste Plastics Sustainability 148

GreenTech Gazette

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The latest technology being used in geothermal energy is Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). EGS involves creating man-made geothermal reservoirs in areas where natural ones do not exist by injecting water into hot, dry rock to create steam, which can be used to generate electricity.

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