Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Colm Warren is Chief Executive of Belfast-based Natural World Products (NWP), a firm which converts food and garden waste into organic compost. Of all household waste, 29.3% was sent for composting over the period, accounting for around 56% of all reported household recycling from local authorities.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When it comes to sustainable agriculture, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In this article, we’ll take a look at the state of sustainable agriculture around the world. We’ll explore the challenges and successes of farmers who are working to create a more sustainable future for us all.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Sucralose was found in surface waters throughout the study area corroborating the elevated nitrogen concentrations, enriched stable nitrogen isotope values and high surface water fecal indicator bacteria, demonstrating that drainage systems in Indian River County are contaminated by septic system waste.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 6, 2021

Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about. For nearly two decades, Flowers, a recent awardee of the MacArthur Foundation "genius grant ," has been bringing attention to failing water and waste sanitation infrastructure in rural areas. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 01/06/2021 - 01:30. Read an excerpt here.).

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Business Green

JUNE 7, 2021

Global assessment of soil pollution warns of major threat to food supplies unless urgent action is taken to accelerate adoption of sustainable farming practices and tackle industrial waste. Waste levels are also on the rise, with the report projecting an increase from two billion tonnes produced each year worldwide to 3.4

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Creating a sustainable home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to purchase the latest green gadgets and install solar panels on your roof. Read on to learn about several renovations and improvements for sustainable homes. Leaky ducts can dump conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces, wasting energy and lowering HVAC performance.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly. Becoming a more sustainable business starts with having green buildings and infrastructure. A building is considered sustainable/green because of its design, construction, and operational characteristics. Reducing waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

An example of a pit latrine, where human waste is deposited in the soil where nature is able to safely sanitise it (image credit: Dr Simon Willcock, Bangor University). This includes pit latrine waste that gradually filters through the soil — a natural process that cleans it before it reaches groundwater.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In documents filed at the High Court, the group argue that the EA acted unlawfully by abandoning a previous commitment to legislate on toxic sewage sludge by 2023 – a problem they have acknowledged presents a risk to human health. Worse in fact, as the sludge poisons the soil before seeping into waterways. The rules are at fault.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Greenhouses and Nurseries: Green Everywhere Possible. Practicing good stewardship and sustainability is an integral part of making your business green both ecologically and financially. . Why Greenhouses & Nurseries should become sustainable. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. So Miller, who launched the platform in the fall of 2019 to provide funding to small, sustainably run farms — operations often underserved by traditional finance — soon found himself expanding Steward’s services to help these same farmers shift their business model.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Dry Cleaning and Sustainability. Dry cleaning businesses need to be eco friendly and sustainable in order to prosper in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

With consumer awareness and consciousness shifting toward sustainable fashion, businesses in the clothing industry began to focus on making brands ethical. Yet, this is why sustainable clothing printing comes in as a more eco-friendly means of printing custom T-shirts and other clothes. Industry: plant for textile printing.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

In our world that never stops evolving, the call for sustainable strategies becomes paramount to safeguard our natural world for those who come after us. Gaining traction as an environmentally conscious alternative, these lights promise a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. stands out.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

Earths to sustainably support our current resource use. It is more urgent than ever to shift from linear, use-it-up-and-throw-it-away models to a circular economy: where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for longer, and natural systems can regenerate. Protect human health and biodiversity.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Packaging and food waste are some of the most common things in your daily life that you recycle. Paper, plastic, and glass are processed for repurposing, while food scraps make for composting that enriches soil while helping reduce landfill emissions. But what happens to old clothes? Why Recycle Your Clothes?

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The restriction would hopefully prevent further groundwater and soil contamination and health risks for people and the environment. ECHA says it has investigated the environmental and health risks posed by the use of PFASs in firefighting foams at the request of the European Commission. Info session on 5 April.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 16, 2022

We need to consider effective end-of-life strategies to ensure clean energy components don’t end up in our waste streams and landfills. Our panelists will also highlight the benefits of sustainable management of electronics and illuminate new policies that will encourage participation. 9:05 – 9:40 Panel discussion.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. About 270 million tons of banana waste are left to rot annually, and in India, 32 million acres of rice straw are burned. Fri, 07/17/2020 - 00:15.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Toxic chemicals are used in food packaging and many are linked to health effects , like cancer or infertility. They can also pollute our soil, air and waterways, hurting more than just the person eating from the packaging. . Procurement professionals can make small shifts for their companies by making win-win purchases.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The figures provide detail on household waste collected across all local authorities during 2021, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2021. Standout findings include: Scottish 2021 household waste figures reflect the reality of easing pandemic restrictions. million tonnes of household waste (0.45

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2021

One option is to deploy microbes that grab nitrogen from the air and add it to soils, a route pioneered by first movers such as Pivot Bio. This sounds more sustainable, but how does it taste? It’s exciting to see so many startups targeting the problem of food waste. Atomo Coffee. The attraction is caffeine and taste.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Dry cleaning businesses need to be eco friendly and sustainable in order to prosper in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. This article discusses the sustainability challenges and solutions for dry cleaners and provides a guide for becoming more sustainable. Sustainability Starts with Eliminating Harmful Chemicals.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Greenhouses and Nurseries: Green Everywhere Possible. Practicing good stewardship and sustainability is an integral part of making your business green both ecologically and financially. . Why Greenhouses & Nurseries should become sustainable. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Sustainability Consulting

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Electronic or e-waste is a growing problem at the consumer and company level. Unfortunately, the vast majority of e-waste ends up in landfill or shipped to developing countries to dispose of, usually by people working in unsafe conditions. If e-waste ends up being burned, these toxic chemicals are released into the atmosphere.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Americans waste almost as much food as they eat. That translates to $165 billion in wasted food per year in the United States. production of uneaten food wastes 25 percent of fresh water and results in 23 percent of methane emissions. Some of that food waste happens on a large commercial scale. Additionally, U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

CHIST-ERA project, called Transient Electronics for Sustainable ICT in DigitaL Agriculture, is led by researchers from the University of Glasgow and supported by colleagues in Canada, Finland, Poland and Switzerland. Supercapacitors provide a sustainable, non-toxic alternative for conventional batteries.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Waste Products. Unfortunately, these products can soak through the soil and down onto the water table. These waste products can cause a number of health issues. You should note that the nitrates and nitrites in fertilizers can cause serious health problems in infants.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. General business sustainability certifications. Green building certifications.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

With an impact that extends for days, weeks and even years after the flames subside, they impede progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deepen social inequalities: People’s health is directly affected by inhaling wildfire smoke, causing respiratory and cardiovascular impacts and increased health effects for the most vulnerable.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 14, 2020

The environment is an important factor in sustaining flora and fauna. The health of human beings depends on the state of the environment as well. It’s the source of the food, water, air, and other relevant conditions that sustain life on earth. Promotes Sustainable Lifestyle. Minimizes Waste Deposits.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The researchers suggest using wastewater in underground irrigation systems, killing two birds with one stone by meeting water demand whilst purifying the waste water. This can pose serious health risks.” ” Using soil as a filter and buffer. The researchers used The Netherlands, densely populated with 1.9

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

Sustainable Commercial Landscaping and Lawn Care. Lawncare and landscaping businesses that are eco-friendly and practice sustainability are realizing real benefits including cost savings, new customers, and sales growth. Customers Are Demanding Sustainability. Going Green is Good for Business. Negative Impact on Ecosystem.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. Choose Sustainable Building Materials And House Décor. The advantages of using sustainable materials and décor go beyond protecting nature. These conditions, in turn, can boost your health and well-being.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

Established in 2015, the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals address global challenges related to poverty, inequality, climate change and justice. Number six of the 17 goals is to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.”. Engineering sustainability. Social value.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The research underscores a trend that scholars have warned of for decades: climate change presents new and intensified challenges for human health. Experts are urging decision-makers headed to COP27 to center human health in this year’s discussions about climate change mitigation and adaptation. a) and RCP8.5 (b).”

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

If we continue to lose biodiversity, the world’s most vulnerable people will not be able to adapt to climate change nor sustainably produce food, according to a report released on 7 October by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). million tons of carbon dioxide. “If

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