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Some Bright Spots for Clean Energy in Congressional Funding Package

E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

The 11th hour funding stimulus and spending package from Congress includes some bright spots for clean energy and climate action as we round out an otherwise dark year. CLEAN ENERGY RD&D: The package expands important federal clean energy research, development, and demonstration programs?—?including It couldn’t come soon enough.

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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

They should consider processes, materials, people, policies and projects related to energy, waste, buildings, products, packaging, supply chain, transportation, food, water, community and employee well being. How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Is it hazardous?

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Sustainable eCommerce: Starting an Online Business With Waste Reduction in Mind

Green Business Bureau

From carbon emissions via the shipping, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes, to excess packaging on the consumer end. When it comes to eCommerce waste generation, plastic packaging is one of the industry’s most glaring issues. Invest in eco-friendly packaging. And sustainability starts with an initial green vision.

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Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly.

Green Business Bureau

Reducing emissions, pollution, and environmental degradation. Creating healthy indoor environments with low pollution. Tip # 9: Add rain barrels – Adding rain barrels is an easy way to conserve water and helps to reduce runoff, environmental pollution, soil erosion, flooding, and sewer overflows. Reducing waste.

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Sacramento Wants to Electrify Its Homes, Low-Income Families Included

GreenTechMedia

Homeowners, meanwhile, can claim incentives worth up to $13,500 toward the gas-to-electric conversion of existing homes under SMUD’s Go-Electric Bonus Package. Recent research indicates that gas-burning appliances are responsible for producing hazardous levels of air pollution inside homes.

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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Products & Packaging – Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Regularly clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration systems. PRODUCTS and PACKAGING CHECKLIST. Is it hazardous?