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- The $78 billion opportunity redefining fashion’s supply chainNext-gen textiles can help companies reduce sourcing risk and build resiliency. The post The $78 billion opportunity redefining fashion’s supply chain appeared first on Trellis.
- Inside Iron Mountain’s data center battery projectThe New Jersey installation was motivated by the data center company’s need to improve access to reliable, lower-carbon power. The post Inside Iron Mountain’s data center battery project appeared first on Trellis.
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation names first chief AI and innovation officerNathan Allen will lead efforts to deploy AI-driven solutions for circularity as the foundation enters its next phase. The post Ellen MacArthur Foundation names first chief AI and innovation officer appeared first on Trellis.
- The math behind Lego’s big virgin plastic reductionMore than half of the materials the toymaker bought in 2025 to make its bricks came from recycled or renewable sources. The post The math behind Lego’s big virgin plastic reduction appeared first on Trellis.
- The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: Affordability
Daily Archives: 01/10/2010
Organic lifestyle: Ten Steps to Becoming Organically Conscious
In recent years, a number of important research studies have demonstrated the health benefits that can be derived from following an organic recipe and from eating organic food and using organic food supplements. Chances are that you have at least heard about some of these studies and that you at least have some basic information about the benefits of organic food. Continue reading
Solar Energy & the Environment
Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution and no greenhouse gases, but does have some indirect impacts on the environment. For example, there are some toxic materials and chemicals, and various solvents and alcohols that are used in the manufacturing process of photovoltaic cells (PV), which convert sunlight into electricity. Small amounts of these waste materials are produced. Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Energy, Innovations & Technology
Tagged Energy, Environment, Solar
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Six Steps To Make Your Website More Eco Friendly
The internet is increasingly a part of everyday life. I’m guessing you agree if you’re here reading this right now.
And given the choice, most people would tell you that reading something online is greener than buying a book or magazine with the same information. After all, you’re saving all that paper, all that ink, the potential recycling of that product, the physical shipping it has gone through and so on.
Yet the internet itself uses a lot of energy. The servers that power the internet are always turned on, 24 hours a day. They use huge amounts of electricity to run and also need to be housed in temperature-controlled buildings they get so hot. Even a simple Google search uses a considerable amount of power. Continue reading
Posted in Advices, Innovations & Technology
Tagged eco, eco friendly, green energy, Internet, website
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Types of Alternative Energy
We have traditionally used fossil fuels to provide most of our energy needs. These fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, have some significant disadvantages. First, the world’s supply of these nonrenewable resources is diminishing. Second, the prices continue to skyrocket, making it unaffordable for many people. Third, fossil fuels are damaging to the environment. Because of these three reasons, we are beginning to look at alternative energy sources. We really need to look carefully at these sources. Fossil fuels will not be around forever, and we are currently using them as if we have an unlimited supply. This supply, if we continue as we are today, will be gone. Fortunately, there are other options out there, and many of them do not have the same concerns that fossil fuels have, as these alternative sources are environmentally friendly, renewable, and more affordable in some cases. Continue reading
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