The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In terms of industrial impacts on the environment, one of the biggest culprits is the packaging material and accessories that tag along with products. There is a constant search for the best packaging options. Before we get into explaining the best sustainable packaging options, we need to know what is sustainable packaging?

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Food companies have a dual responsibility when it comes to waste reduction aspirations: optimizing their operations to minimize food waste while reducing the amount of other materials — especially the waste associated with packaging — sent to landfill.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The world’s largest retailer persuaded 5,200 suppliers to improve their energy efficiency and redesign their packaging, among other measures.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

According to data released by the Environment Agency on 22 July, a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020. Perhaps the most surprising statistic was the hike in aluminium packaging recovered from IBA, which rose by an astonishing 99% compared to the same period in 2019.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This novel alloy technology is specifically designed for power module package-attach applications and enables lower processing temperatures in preform soldering. The ability to reduce processing temperatures, and thereby energy consumption, is also of increasing importance as manufacturers strive to reduce their carbon footprints.

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Renew Economy

MAY 9, 2023

The post Labor creates $2bn renewable hydrogen fund as part of $4bn green energy package appeared first on RenewEconomy. Labor gives $2 billion to support a gigawatt of green hydrogen electrolysers, $1.3 billion for household efficiency, but is coy about funds for capacity mechanism.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 22, 2020

The EU’s trillion-euro coronavirus recovery package may not support big renewable energy projects in the way that was expected. trillion) recovery package. The new renewable energy financing mechanism (REFM) would use existing funding mechanisms to sidestep the need for new EU legislation. trillion ($2.08

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: “Fit for 55″: EU climate package could tax Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy. Why Australia might still be facing a carbon border tax in EU. Matthias Buck from Agora Energiewende explains.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Siemens Energy will receive a 15-billion-euro ($16.3-billion), billion), state-backed rescue package, Berlin said Tuesday, as the German group struggles to overcome a crisis in its wind power unit.

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PV Tech

APRIL 11, 2024

Australia’s Prime Minister has announced an Inflation Reduction Act-style investment package to stimulate a domestic clean energy manufacturing industry.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Experts estimate that if mankind continues at its current rates of energy usage, deforestation, excessive reliance on fossil fuels , and other activities, the world as we know it will continue to suffer as the years go on. It Shows Responsibility and Humanity. It Can Inspire Others. Retailers Are Becoming More Demanding.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. ” The company says it is already in talks with major consumer brands, retailers and food packaging suppliers.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. 7 tips for companies developing reusable packaging. What is so much food still sent to landfills when it could be used for energy or to fertilize crops? Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08).

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Energy giant says new 'Cosy Octopus' package will come at no cost for some households who can access government clean heating grant

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 4, 2023

Commonwealth and New South Wales (NSW) have announced an extensive investment package of AU$7.8 The announcement was made by the Albanese and Perrottet Governments to connect New South Wales’ Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). billion ($5.3 billion) into Australia’s critical transmission infrastructure projects. billion ($3.2 billion ($2.1

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Energy Storage News

JANUARY 16, 2024

billion) non-recourse project financing package from various EU and Nordic institutions for its manufacturing and recycling plants. European lithium-ion battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt has secured a US$5 billion (€4.6

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

OFGEM has announced it is consulting on a proposed funding package of £3.4 Earlier this month the first ASTI project, Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) another subsea link between England and Scotland received a provisional £2billion funding package.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Speaking at the IAEA Fusion Energy Conference, Nuclear Minister Andrew Bowie set out details of the new £650 million Fusion Futures Programme – part of the UK’s updated Fusion Strategy. Thousands of people will have the chance to train for careers in nuclear fusion technology, under UK government plans unveiled on 16 October.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Brits are expected to consume 378 million mince pies^ over the festive period, with around 378 tonnes of aluminium packaging used to bake and package the festive favourite. And almost a quarter of the aluminium packaging will not be recycled correctly. Unfortunately, a fifth of this is unnecessarily going to landfill.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Rocket Industrial helps organizations reduce waste with their innovative packaging solutions. ? of landfill garbage is packaging material of some kind, meaning waste reduction demands a global shift to avoid throwaway solutions, and supporting this shift is the packaging distribution company Rocket Industrial. generated 291.4

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 11, 2020

Europe is crafting a €750 billion recovery package in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. our recent stimulus package sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers. our recent stimulus package sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers. Meanwhile, here in the U.S., Based in the U.S.,

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Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Excelsior Energy Capital announced today (Nov 28) that it has closed a USD $1.3B financing package on the Faraday Solar project in Utah County, Utah. Excelsior acquired Faraday Solar earlier this year.

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EDF + Business

AUGUST 2, 2021

Now, more shoppers are becoming aware of another concern: Chemicals in food packaging that are winding up in our bodies. There’s a large and growing body of evidence around the prevalence of toxic chemicals in food packaging and the impact they’re having on human health. Chemicals in food packaging are under a microscope.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A coalition of more than 50 environmental, renewable energy, and transportation groups are calling on Congress to include long-term clean energy tax incentives in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. Subscribe to Renewable Energy World’s free, weekly newsletter for more stories like this.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Bundle to offer customers discounted EV charge point installations, as well as access to Octopus Energy's flexible tariffs and EV roaming network. Announced today, the new package offers customers access to discounted EV charge points and installations, in addition to any associated home solar panels and battery storage.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Energy data plays a key role in delivering a more efficient grid. The GridOS strategy is centred around a modular, composable, data-driven software portfolio designed to orchestrate a more sustainable energy grid and help utilities keep pace with the energy transition, a GE Vernova statement says.

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Business Green

JULY 6, 2022

Monthly bills to cover car, tyres, charger, clean energy tariff, and repair and breakdown services. The electric vehicles (EV) arm of Octopus Energy has this morning launched a new package, which provides customers with a car, charger, and flexible clean energy tariff.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The EU looks ready to enforce new regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions in the energy sector, for the first time. On 15 November, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation aimed at tracking and reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 21, 2020

The European Union is planning a 15-gigawatt renewable energy tender and auctions for green hydrogen projects as part of a trillion-dollar Green Deal package, according to draft proposals leaked this week. The draft Green Deal Recovery package also mentions efforts to reduce electrolyzer costs.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Package of new measures set to be unveiled include further grant funding for agritech and clean energy, extensions to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, and plans to cut red tape to ease on-farm developments

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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Deal is vital to sustaining a €110bn portfolio of clean energy projects planned by the company

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tesla reveals details of its plan to take on traditional utility incumbents in Australia by focusing on household and business packages that combine rooftop PV, electric cars and battery storage. The post Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Business Green

APRIL 7, 2022

A day after the government's Energy Security Strategy sparked a tidal wave of criticism over the failure to prioritise measures that can reduce energy imports in the short term and the absence of new funding, Minister will today announce a wide-ranging £375m package to support the development of innovative new energy technologies.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2022

Amazon’s environmental impact extends from waste to packaging to energy and gas emissions.

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U.S. Green Technology

AUGUST 15, 2022

It can save you money on energy costs and. The post How to Decrease Your Carbon Footprint with Your Business’s Packaging? As climate change starts to impact our planet more and more every year, businesses need to be good environmental stewards and take steps to reduce their impact on the planet. appeared first on U.S.

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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Recurrent Energy has announced the funding for its 300MW Ciranda solar project, which consists of a US$100 million (BRL490 million) package.

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Energy Central

MAY 17, 2023

POLITICO EU BY GABRIEL GAVIN AND VICTOR JACK, MAY 16, 2023 The EU is unlikely to amend its 11th Russia sanctions package to permanently shut natural gas pipelines the Kremlin turned off following its invasion of Ukraine, even though it's up for discussion at the.

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