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.

Organic 130

Organic Waste Waste Recycling 130

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.,

Organic 61

Organic Agriculture Sustainability Education 61

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

. ● As a Result, Nearly All (96%) Have Already or Plan to Update Their IT Infrastructure: 29% of IT Buyers say AI has or will require a complete overhaul. ● These Challenges Have Set Back Businesses’ Sustainability Goals: 89% have found ESG goals more difficult to meet as a result of upgrades to their IT infrastructure after AI adoption.

Demand 147

Demand Organic Energy Energy 147

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.

Organic 94

Organic Soil Health Sustainability 94

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Resource management company Veolia says it is extending sustainability for the farming industry with the introduction of a new poultry bedding solution for farmers. Currently working with 300 poultry farms and with a target of meeting one quarter of the UK demand, the product has been developed by Veolia’s organics team.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Waste Waste Soil 246

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 14, 2022

Ionic liquids have gained interest as green alternatives for organic solvents in different processes. Ionic liquids are salts that can be melted below 100oC and have unique properties including low vapour pressure, high thermal stability, and high dissolving capability of different organic and inorganic substances.

Sustainability 240

Sustainability Organic Waste Waste 240

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).

Organic 130

Organic Waste Waste Methane 130

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

A new approach to growing algae in Scotland could offer a sustainable boost for the aquaculture and agriculture sectors, by providing locally sourced, alternative protein sources and ingredients for feeds.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Biotechnology South America Waste 130

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

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. 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).

Pollution 130

Pollution Organic Plastics Recycling 130

Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Chiefs and the Green Sports Alliance are hosting the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium on Tuesday, August 17 for teams from across the region. The Chiefs’ sustainability efforts have been underway for more than a decade at Arrowhead Stadium, including: Waste management strategies to increase waste diversion to 59.3

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Recycling Recycling North America 105

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 product, Bio Crude, is described as a sustainable alternative to oil-based fuels, which can be produced as a separate revenue stream, cost-effectively and at scale.

Waste 268

Waste Waste Organic Patents 268

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.

Organic 130

Organic Waste Waste Investment 130

Greenability Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Artists can help us reimagine our connection to the planet and move us toward a more sustainable future. Charlotte Street Foundation’s Earth/Work: Artists and Sustainable Living series features conversations with local artists who share their creative paths and how nature plays into their life work.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Organic Waste Waste 52

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

The resulting geopolymer is an alternative to conventional Portland cement-based concrete. It offers comparable material properties, has better resistance to many types of corrosion and leads to less consumption of resources through recycling of previously landfilled residual and waste materials.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Waste 200

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study. For quick redistribution of this new device design to rural communities, we’re inviting interested Individuals, corporate organizations, and government parastatals to sponsor or partner in the project.”. Komolafe).

Sustainability 231

Sustainability Health Organic Batteries 231

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.

Energy 99

Energy Energy Policy Organic 99

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Based on the results, they propose the creation of a national carbon credit fund to support sustainable waste management initiatives. The national composition of MSW is 50% organic matter, 35% recyclables and 15% landfill refuse. Researchers analyzed solutions implemented in four very different Brazilian cities.

Waste 147

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 147

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Xavier Creative House is a sustainable marketing agency. Xavier Creative House (XCH) is a sustainable marketing agency operating in the healthcare industry, specializing in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices. Adopting a holistic approach to bring sustainable design to healthcare marketing.

Building Energy Monitoring 78

Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Biotech 78

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

An organic chemistry research group, the Maulide Group at the University of Vienna has described how a devastating water leak in a nearby chemistry laboratory prompted them to search for alternative, water-free, options to Liebig condensers for refluxing. For further information please visit [link].

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Organic 130

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2021

Another trustworthy eco-label seen often on coffee, fruits, tea, paper or furniture is Rainforest Alliance Certified , a designation for foods and building materials sustainably sourced from tropical rainforests. Meanwhile, the “Certified Organic” label signifies that a food contains at least 95 percent organic ingredients.

Organic 103

Organic Sustainability Energy Energy 103

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The new site is being launched by Innovative Ash Solutions, a 50/50 joint venture between Levenseat Limited, a leading player in the Scottish waste and resource management sector, and Organic Innovative Solutions Limited.

Innovation 130

Innovation Sustainability Waste Waste 130

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

This confirms our long-held view that in order for AD projects to be fully sustainable, both economically and environmentally, the entire process must be considered and optimised. Many studies into the value of AD only look at the value of the energy or biomethane produced by the plant.

Soil 246

Soil Agriculture Waste Waste 246

Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The city of Kansas City just announced a new Rebuild KC Neighborhood Grand program to encourage better neighborhoods with projects that promote affordable housing, sustainable streetscapes, blight elimination, violence prevention, energy efficiency, solar and renewable energy and overall healthy communities.

Organic 70

Organic Sustainability Energy Energy 70

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2022

Greenability offers a free, online calendar listing to promote events that are environmentally sustainable, resilient and restorative. 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.

Resilience 67

Resilience Recycling Recycling Organic 67

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

financial system and to its ability to sustain the American economy,” it stated, adding: Climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy, including infrastructure, agriculture, residential and commercial property, as well as human health and labor productivity. Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

Climate change 533

Climate change Organic Sustainability Politics 533

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

As your company or organization plans its’ marketing strategies for 2022, look to Greenability for options to reach a targeted environmentally conscious audience. Marketplace listings are free for non-profit organizations. The post Market to eco-conscious target audience appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

Earth Day 52

Earth Day Organic Sustainability Recycling 52

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Chris Berryman, Principal Consultant, Waste & Resources Management added, “I recently chaired CIRIA’s webinar on the sustainable management of surplus soils from construction and with over 80 attendees the message was clear that this research is long overdue. For further information on the research please visit the CIRIA website.

Soil 147

Soil Sustainability Waste Waste 147

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the new study , published in December in Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy , researchers from Zhejiang University, introduce a catalyst combining vanadium-based components and nitrogen-doped biomass carbon (NHPC).

Pollution 147

Pollution Organic Waste Waste 147

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Sustainability and cleantech executives share insights on how to break into the industry and stand out as a candidate, followed by a live audience Q/A! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a candidate, this event is perfect for you! Virtual Event.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability North America Technology Organic 52

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Create Jobs,” highlights the core themes of Energy Efficiency Day as hundreds of companies, organizations, government agencies and other participants exchange tips, tools and stories on the benefits of energy efficiency. Listening to and supporting Indigenous communities is an essential part of achieving global sustainability.

Education 155

Education Organic North America Sustainability 155

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Researchers have proposed a novel method for transforming wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals using sunlight, offering an avenue for sustainable and circular chemical manufacturing. It was published in Nature Sustainability in October. Conventional chemical manufacturing relies on energy-intensive processes.

Pollution 147

Pollution Fossil fuels Organic Carbon 147

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Marc McElhinney For today’s modern farmer, sustainability is at the heart of agricultural best practice. The AD process also produces an organic biofertiliser and soil conditioner, called digestate. Sustainability is now at the heart of agricultural best practice. Marc McElhinney is Managing Director of GFD.

Soil 257

Soil Agriculture Health Methane 257

Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

Building Energy Monitoring 40

Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 40

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics.

Plastics 264

Plastics Carbon-negative Microplastics Biodegradable 264

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2021

Greenability offers a free, online calendar listing for events that encourage environmental sustainability, resiliency and restorative living ideas. Events can be related to organic food, energy-efficiency, recycling, renewable energy, zero-waste, native plant gardening, nature, resilient living and many other environmental topics.

Earth Day 66

Earth Day Resilience Recycling Recycling 66

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

It is published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is described as an integrative approach that goes further than sustainable farming methods. Biochar can be made from any organic (carbon-containing) material, such as wood waste or crop residues. What is biochar?

Agriculture 250

Agriculture Soil Waste Waste 250

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Judy Kuszewski is Chair of the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), which is responsible for setting the GRI Standards. A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available.

Biodiversity 264

Biodiversity COP Organic Sustainability 264