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Pentair and MSP Airport Announce New Collaboration To Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste

3BL Media

“Our Everpure filtration technology is a leader in the foodservice industry, and we are excited to bring our filtration expertise to MSP in support of their efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices by providing travelers with free, filtered water at the HydroStations.”

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In 2018, Orlando became the first city in Florida to pass legislation that requires public disclosure of energy and water efficiency in buildings , and an ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy city-wide by 2050. Imagine if every utility in the country made this commitment. Pull Quote.

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Will Your City Be a Smart City Soon?

Daniel Burrus

Despite the apparent trade-off between privacy and efficiency, authorities across the globe are intent on becoming known for achieving smart city status and for the right reasons. The only positive aspect of ransomware is that it informs the user instantly of an infection. Businesses, local and state agencies, committees, etc.,

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Improving livability in smart cities: How cameras and sensors add value

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

This growth in urban populations has driven the adoption of technology in the management of city infrastructure and systems, with governments investing billions in so-called smart cities. Now the key question is: What makes a smart city attractive to its (potential) citizens? Smart city solutions.

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Increased Energy Consumption Requires Cleaner, More Efficient Sources and Distribution Methods

3BL Media

Membrane technology reduces wasted energy and facilitates clean hydrogen production. Energy Information Administration, global energy consumption is expected to increase more than 28% by 2040. Current and future smart cities and utility grids will also use the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor energy use.

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Veolia and New Orleans Launch the First Innovative Digital Control Center to Transform Wastewater Treatment in the U.S.

3BL Media

The control center is the first location in the United States to use Veolia’s Hubgrade suite of digital tools for wastewater treatment, which have successfully been deployed in other global cities to provide advanced monitoring and control systems. Reports that previously took hours to compile are now available with just a few clicks.

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Waste compacting firm boosts connectivity with small cell rollout

Envirotec Magazine

A supplier of solar-powered waste compacting technology, Bigbelly , will contribute to enhancing wireless connectivity across UK cities via an integrated pole and antenna solution, Telebelly , intended to expand its service to the communities it serves. For more information on Telebelly and Bigbelly visit www.bigbelly.com.

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