Envirotec Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Their latest research seemingly found that when assessing the effectiveness of different measures, whether in the field (organic farming) or next to the field (flower strips in conventional farming), biodiversity benefits should be evaluated differently. In this scenario, organic farming would not be the best way to support wild bees.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Westinghouse’s first customer for its eVinci microreactor—a flagship 5-MWe/13-MWth “nuclear battery”—is poised to be the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), Canada’s second-largest research and technology organization.

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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. However, there is significant scope for this figure to be increased with a greater and concerted push from authorities to drive up recycling rates of household organics, including garden waste.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Electricity demands are rising, but aging infrastructure, understaffed energy organizations, and shifting trends make it challenging to fulfill those needs. […] The post 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Help Solve the Power Load Challenge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

Shop local organic farms, attend free webinars with farmers, get the kids in an ultimate local-food cooking challenge and more at a virtual Eat Local & Organic Expo throughout April. Shoppers can order local and organic food at a Virtual Farmers Market from April 1 – 9 and pick up produce from 2 – 5 p.m.,

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Here are seven easy strategies for organic control of pests, weeds and disease that you can try now. Likewise, many from this growing cohort of urban homesteaders have a personal preference for non-chemical and/or organic practices. The post Try 7 organic strategies to control garden pests appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is poised to become the first regional transmission organization (RTO) to provide coordinated operation across the Eastern and Western Interconnections, bridging a historic gap to […] The post SPP Set to Become First RTO Straddling Eastern and Western Interconnections appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Microbiological monitoring equipment firm LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Regulation D2 of the Ballast Water Management Convention (and Circ.42/Rev1)

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A new report attempts to identify the hurdles organisations across industries face in the adoption of AI, and to unveil the often overlooked energy requirements of the technology.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 29, 2021

The winners of the 2021 Skyscraper Competition organized by eVolo Magazine have been announced.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, suggested a bipartisan majority in Congress recognizes the importance of nuclear […] The post Bipartisan Support Makes Backing Nuclear Power an Administration-Proof Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine. (..)

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

Human activity generates 105bn tonnes of organic wastes (food waste, sewage and garden wastes, food and drink processing wastes, and farm and agricultural wastes) annually by human activity. Treating the world’s unavoidable organic wastes through AD would help meet over one quarter of this alarming shortfall (2).

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Microparticles from car tyres, pesticides from farmers’ fields, and toxins from harmful algal blooms are just some of the organic chemicals that can be detected using the new approach, which also indicates the impact these chemicals are likely to have in a particular river or lake.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Organic waste recycling firm Keenan Recycling has secured £540,000 from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund. The firm will use the funding to expand and improve its integrated approach to collecting and turning organic waste into green energy from its new site in Linwood.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

Gemidan’s technology produces a food waste substrate that the firm says is virtually 100% free from non-organic contamination. He continued: “In addition to preventing plastics and other contaminants from polluting farmland, this has far-reaching bottom-line gains though enhanced gate fee revenues from increased digester throughput.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Microbiological monitoring equipment firm LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Regulation D2 of the Ballast Water Management Convention (and Circ.42/Rev1)

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 9, 2020

I'm excited to share that GreenBiz Group is teaming up with the newly formed WSLA Alumnae Group, which acquired the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) from gb&d magazine in August. We'll be acting as the organization's media partner to build awareness for the next edition of its awards program.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s the hard, oil-insoluble organic residue that cannot be easily removed from mechanical components. It typically occurs in turbines […] The post A Proactive Approach to Treating Varnish Can Prevent Significant Downtime at Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. Varnish is one of the most widespread issues in power plants.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge.

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Clean Energy Canada

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Speakers from each organization will provide a collective crash course on the latest research around clean energy and affordability, including how best to communicate it and how we can help bring everyone along. Sarah holds an MPhil from the University of Oxford and a BSc from the London School of Economics.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Previous research has shown that the toxins in the filters also have adverse effects on many other aquatic organisms. The study appears to show that these toxins lead to a 20% higher mortality rate among mosquito larvae. She doesn’t think there are any good arguments at all for filters to remain a component of cigarettes.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As world governments moved to implement soil conservation practices, a new debate began: does agricultural soil erosion create a net organic carbon (OC) sink or source? The organic carbon cascade Early studies assumed that a substantial fraction of soil organic carbon that is mobilized on agricultural land is lost to the atmosphere.

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Applications will be considered from individuals, neighborhood associations, homes associations, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit companies and others for proposals that have a community or public benefit. Interested individuals and organizations can provide initial information using this form.

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

The non-profit organization donates fresh food to more than 360 agencies that distribute to those in need, including Harvesters. The organization typically feeds more than 35,000 people in the Kansas City area every week. The post Help glean farm produce to feed hungry appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, compared to store-bought food, local farmers are less likely to use synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and preservatives, which means more organic and healthier options. A few Kansas City organizations offer tips on easy ways to find fresh, local food. Saturday, November 19, 8 a.m. – 7950 Marty. Overland Park, KS.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2022

Calendar listings can be related to organic food, energy-efficiency, recycling, renewable energy, zero-waste, native plant gardening, nature, resilient living and many other environmental topics. The post Promote your eco-events in Greenability appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Photo: Electronic recycling event.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Hence wastewater treatment plants are facing the challenge of removing emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, and therefore new materials and technologies are required. Metal-organic frameworks, so called MOFs, are a type of nanoporous material that are made of metal ions and organic molecules.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

The national composition of MSW is 50% organic matter, 35% recyclables and 15% landfill refuse. Harmonia, which is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in the South region, also features domestic composting, and diverts almost half its organic waste from MSW collection and treatment systems. São Paulo has three sanitary landfills.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2021

Meanwhile, the “Certified Organic” label signifies that a food contains at least 95 percent organic ingredients. You can rest assured that any “Certified Organic” animal products you consume have not been treated with antibiotics or growth hormones and were fed organic feed and allowed access to the outdoors.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A new partnership will increase the sustainability potential of organic and food waste recycling, say the firms behind it. The idea of finding a new use for the waste oils, fats, and grease fraction in AD organic waste inspired Bisviridi’s name – bis viridi means ‘twice green’ in Latin.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Organizers will email the exact location after registration. The post Explore the prairie at Sweet Sounds of Summer appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Explore a wide variety of native plants at the home of Laurie Brown in Liberty, MO from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16. In case of rain, the tour will be rescheduled to 6-9 p.m.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

A new study led by Flinders University appears to reveal a novel way to degrade and potentially remove toxic organic chemicals including azo dyes from wastewater, using a chemical photocatalysis process powered by ultraviolet light.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. Picture collage made from old magazines. For the Ones Who Have Everything.

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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If your group or organization would like to request a presentation, host a listening session or share climate related community events and activities, email the K.C. The post Tell Kansas City how to fight climate change appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Office of Environmental Quality at OEQ@kcmo.org.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. He applied after hearing about a friend’s positive experience working with the organization. "It This partnership brings together 14 organizations — from the Morton Arboretum to the U.S.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2020

From April through July, volunteers with the non-profit organization, After the Harvest, have rescued 1,016,759 pounds of fruits and vegetables to meet the increased need. The organization is the largest local produce donor to Harvesters. The post Pick a date to help pick some produce appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

To address this issue, the Federal Reserve Bank is asking employers to consider donating unused laptop computers to non-profit organizations that refurbish electronics and give them to families with lower income. The post Recycle electronics at Laptop Challenge appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Photo: Wesley Fryer / CC.

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