Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Since 2022, the site has been primarily focused on nuclear waste processing and storage, and nuclear decommissioning (image credit: Dom Crayford , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 On 11th March 2011, a major earthquake followed by a tsunami caused an unprecedented accident in the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. license ).

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GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

According to a 2011 paper by researchers at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), strategies for better indoor air quality can exist in conjunction with energy efficiencies including envelope airtightness, heat recovery ventilation, demand-controlled ventilation and improved system maintenance.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In Japan, a new green hydrogen plant, one of the world’s largest, just opened near Fukishima — an intentionally symbolic location given the plant’s proximity to the site of the 2011 nuclear disaster. It will be used to power fuel cells, both in vehicles and at stationary sites.

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Manufacturing Shipping Decarbonize Waste 527

3BL Media

JULY 16, 2024

This approach includes continuous monitoring of the operation to evaluate energy efficiency, reducing its energy use by 10% over five years, and eliminating waste. Certified by WHC since 2011, the facility has facilitated research efforts on the American chestnut tree and maintained pollinator gardens and a food plot for white tailed deer.

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3BL Media

MAY 4, 2022

Waste management. to achieve ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems certification and the only insurance company to achieve both ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management certifications. Aflac re-certified under ISO 50001:2011 in 2019 with zero nonconformance issues.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 16, 2024

She pushed executives to see climate issues not just as an emissions problem, but as the source of new business opportunities through innovations in sustainable materials and processes, such as producing ethanol from plant waste and reducing the volatile organic compounds in paints. public companies employed CSOs.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published the Scottish Waste From All Sources 2022 Official Statistics on 26 March, which provide details on waste from Scottish households, businesses and public services. million tonnes of waste, with 62.3% of all wastes ending up in landfill, for an all-time low figure of 2.30

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published statistics on 7 December detailing household waste collected across all local authorities during 2020, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2020. Household waste generated increased 0.3% Household waste generated increased 0.3%

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel improves insulation and finds a use for plastic waste. It also meets international standards (BS-EN 413-1:2011, ASTM C270-10, AS 1012/AS 3700), presenting an eco-friendly alternative for energy-efficient and sustainable construction. Image credit: Kaniaw Marof.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Last year Scotland generated its lowest amount of household waste since 2011, according to the latest figures released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), published on 17 October. tonnes of waste per person in 2022, with 0.19 The total amount of household waste generated was 2.33 achieved in 2011.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

United States 2005-2011: Director of Government Affairs Cargill, Inc., Singapore 2011-2014: Director of Government Affairs, Asia Pacific Cargill, Inc., Living and working in Asia In 2011, we moved our family to Asia for an opportunity to work as the director of government affairs for Cargill in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The prospect of micro reactors dotting remote Canadian landscapes also raises serious issues around safety and management of highly radioactive wastes. Critics argue that SMRs pose the same problems of safety and waste disposal that have bedevilled the nuclear industry for decades. A bad day to go nuclear.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 24, 2023

We do this by sustained investment in energy management, renewable energy and storage, and waste minimization, among other initiatives. To reduce our operational waste footprint, we implement standardized waste and recycling management processes in the U.S. FedEx Ground facilities diverted nearly 80% of their waste to recycling.

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3BL Media

MAY 23, 2024

“We’re committed to leading the way in sustainable cruising and are incredibly proud to be recognized for the remarkable progress we’ve made toward cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reducing food waste across every aspect of our operation,” said Bill Burke, chief maritime officer.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A recent project blends leftover cooking oil, lamb fat and agricultural waste to develop a cleaner fuel for ships. The researchers – from Aston University – have blended mixed waste pellets with either used oil or animal fat to develop a form of energy which meets international marine fuel standards.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Turkey’s pavilion, for example, displayed 14 sculptural “portraits” created by Deniz Sağdıç from waste she’d collected. Inspired by a 2011 study that showed that people were less likely to show apathy toward climate change when immersed in higher temperatures, Shehab wanted to help people directly experience the impacts of global heating.

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Climate Change Waste Development 279

3BL Media

JUNE 4, 2024

The r.Cup program enables significant waste reduction within beverage operations and has been implemented in 10 AEG venues and at several larger-scale Goldenvoice music festivals across the U.S. We were sold on their incredible program, and we look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with r.World.” LIVE campus.

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3BL Media

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, through decisive and longstanding climate action, the company is producing 10+% less absolute GHG emissions today than in 2011 , its peak historical year, despite increasing capacity by roughly 30% since that time.

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Shipping Waste Net Zero Development 147

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 3, 2021

But what about the arguably even more concerning challenge of tackling electronic waste (or ‘e-waste’)? Recycling e-waste involves a combination of processes, including manual and mechanical dismantling, size reduction, sending hazardous waste for final disposal, and processing metal components. And things are looking up.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Beyond soil health, Carver also developed over 300 products using peanuts, reducing waste and maximizing utility. Wangari Maathai (1940–2011) The Tree Mother of Africa Born in Kenya, Maathai was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2023

Originally published in Sustainable Brands Whether making a widget or a culinary treat, prioritizing a circular life cycle for products helps keep them out of waste streams until they are negligible — or better yet, they never land there. But food waste has enormous benefits for the planet, if recycled correctly.

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Waste Manufacturing Regenerative Decarbonize 130

ESG Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

Founded in 2011, Israel-based Wint helps businesses to reduce their environmental footprint through the prevention of water leaks, waste and damage in buildings.

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Waste Climate Change Manufacturing Development 98

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Since 2011, Lola Snacks has given back to local community food banks by donating their healthy energy bars to support local anti-hunger organizations. This year, the company has committed to a goal of producing net zero waste without buying wind or solar offsets. However, she did not stop there. Healing the Body and the Planet.

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ESG Today

MARCH 12, 2024

Founded in 2011, Low Carbon invests in, develops, and operates solar, wind, energy storage, and energy from waste projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. Global renewable energy company Low Carbon announced today the appointment of Annabel Wiscarson as CEO of its Low Carbon Investment Management arm.

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Climate Change Waste Development 109

Environmental News Bits

MAY 30, 2023

There is a lot more food waste than you might think: A 2011 report for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stated that approximately one-third, or around 1.3 billion tonnes, of food production worldwide ends up as waste.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Austin, Texas, adopted a new plan this month to renew efforts to help the city achieve its goal of zero waste by 2040. Austin first adopted the goal, which envisions diverting 90% of trash from landfills by 2040, in its comprehensive plan in 2011.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The carbon emissions associated with Scotland’s waste in 2018 dropped 11% on the previous year to reach the lowest level since official recording began, according to the Scottish Government-funded circular economy expert Zero Waste Scotland. The figure stands 30% below 2011’s baseline level, when Carbon Metric reporting began.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 4, 2023

The reality, she added, is that SMRs will produce “toxic radioactive waste” and could lead to serious accidents while turning some communities into “nuclear waste dumps”. Susan O’Donnell, a member of the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick (CRED-NB).

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Cisco CSR

JULY 22, 2022

What began in 2011 in a small town in Western Australia has ballooned into a global phenomenon, with an estimated 140 million participants from over 190 countries. Not only will you reduce the amount of waste you are producing, but you can also look stylish and sustainable at the same time. Cisco’s take on Plastic Free July.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Expanding food production without exerting more pressure on natural resources; where land and use of inputs are associated with environmental degradation and 1/3 of food produced is lost or wasted globally 8. As well, they contribute over 30% 13 of global GHG emissions, exacerbating the climate and nature crisis.

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Waste Development Supply Chains Supply Chain 147

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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Waste Climate Change Manufacturing 59

3BL Media

APRIL 12, 2024

The program, which will record key figures on energy, water consumption and waste volumes, shall be rolled out and adapted gradually to an increasing number of suppliers in the different scope 3 categories in the future. The data overview can also serve them to gain access to business partners and green finance opportunities.

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Net Zero Manufacturing Decarbonize Supply Chain 147

Environmental News Bits

MAY 1, 2025

Google hasjust announcedthat its ending software updates for the first-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, released in 2011, and the second-gen model that came a year later. Read the full story at The Verge. This decision also affects the European Nest Learning Thermostat from 2014.

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Waste 40

ESG Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Founded in 2011, Wattics enables energy and sustainability professionals to manage, monitor, and analyze energy, commodities, and related data from one dashboard, helping them improve their operations’ sustainability.

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Analytics Net Zero Data Analytics Sustainability Professional 98

ESG Today

JUNE 28, 2022

Founded in 2011, Fabriq’s platform focuses on energy monitoring, sustainability management, and smart building operations, enabling users to identify inefficiencies in their building operations, manage savings projects for energy, water, and waste, improve health, and wellbeing and cut carbon emissions.

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Net Zero Smart Buildings Climate Change Waste 98

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

An exploded view of an EV battery: Researchers have demonstrated a method to upcycle end-of-life battery waste into materials that can be used for ‘next generation’ battery cathodes. For recycling experts, the challenge is to design recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries when they reach the end of their useful life.

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Waste Development Manufacturing 105

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 16, 2024

Waste management $ 3,048 8% 45% 100% 100% B+ 1.5°C, Waste management $ 19,067 5% 103:1 50% 95% 100% B 37 87 Beazley PLC London, U.K. C, SBTi 3 2 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Aarhus, Denmark Machinery manufacturing $ 141,969 19% 70:1 42% 100% 100% A 1.5°C, IT services except telecom and hosting $ 517,478 19% 50% 93% 0% A- 1.5°C,

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Manufacturing Banking Sustainable Investment Net Zero 363