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Green news- Funding for decarbonization is more accessible than companies thinkNew data show median climate transition funding equaled just 0.3 percent of revenues. The post Funding for decarbonization is more accessible than companies think appeared first on Trellis.
- Story as strategy: What climate fiction teaches us about communicating sustainabilityHonest talk about why good intentions fail to resonate — and how human narratives do better. The post Story as strategy: What climate fiction teaches us about communicating sustainability appeared first on Trellis.
- Polyester recycler Reju picks Eastman Kodak site for first American plantThe new facility will anchor the European company's North American circular textile ambitions. The post Polyester recycler Reju picks Eastman Kodak site for first American plant appeared first on Trellis.
- Former Novo Nordisk exec to chair GRI standards boardSusanne Stormer, currently with the Copenhagen Business School, will serve a three-year term starting April 1. The post Former Novo Nordisk exec to chair GRI standards board appeared first on Trellis.
- Canopy calls for $2 billion to advance low-carbon packaging and textilesThe nonprofit's blended-finance model aims to transform wood-based supply chains for forest-threatening industries. The post Canopy calls for $2 billion to advance low-carbon packaging and textiles appeared first on Trellis.
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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
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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
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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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