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Technology Trending: gamifying CO2 saving, acoustic core heat pumps, body energy harvesting

Smart Energy International

An app gamifying the climate journey, hi-fi speakers powering heat pumps and the human body as an antenna to harvest energy are in the week’s technology radar. On the app, users start their ‘climate journey’ with an interactive video that helps them to create a personal energy profile. Human body energy harvesting.

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5 Green Technologies Small Businesses Are Using Increasingly More

GreenTech Gazette

Green technology – tech that has a minimal, if any, impact on the environment – has become increasingly commonplace. That hasn’t solely been seen with cars and in the home, but it’s become quite popular in the business world, with there being multiple green technologies small businesses can use. and for how long.

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Sustainability Guide for Plumbers: Getting Started

Green Business Bureau

Poor materials can prove to be dangerous to the health of those within the home. Poor materials are inefficient, wasting both water and energy. Certain materials are difficult to dispose of and cannot be reused. Promote water saving appliances at home. Recycle old pipes and appliances.

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Recycled materials and traditional techniques define this farmstay in India

AGreenLiving

Crafted with a small carbon footprint, the building adopts low-tech systems, such as passive solar orientation and terracotta roofing, to minimize energy usage. Here is the original: Recycled materials and traditional techniques define this farmstay in India.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

In the news this week, $7T for fossil fuel subsidies, the summer brings more tropical storms, and Equinor opens the world’s largest floating wind farm… to power oil drilling. for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Thanks for reading! Not a subscriber yet?

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Daily Eco-friendly Practices: Saving the Environment while Cutting Costs

The Environmental Blog

From simple switches in our daily routines to more significant changes in our homes and workplaces, there are numerous ways to positively impact the environment while also cutting costs. Additionally, making recycling a routine practice by separating recyclables from your trash encourages responsible waste management.

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Global cement and concrete makers ramp up 2030 emissions target

Business Green

The net zero roadmap is built around a seven-point plan that relies on "ambitious yet achievable actions", such as slashing CO2 from clinker in cement, significantly reducing fossil fuel use in manufacturing, and accelerating product innovation, process efficiency, and the development of carbon capture technologies.