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Green news- How raising freezer temperatures by 3 degrees could avoid millions of tons of emissions Maersk and IKEA are among the members of a growing coalition of companies building industry confidence for the shift. The post How raising freezer temperatures by 3 degrees could avoid millions of tons of emissions appeared first on Trellis.
- How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recyclingSustainability strategists at both companies emphasize cost savings and new revenue opportunities. The post How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recycling appeared first on Trellis.
- How the beleaguered ski industry is moving grid policy forwardFederal legislation to increase transmission capacity and ensure grid reliability is critical to the industry's future. The post How the beleaguered ski industry is moving grid policy forward appeared first on Trellis.
- Long-time 3M chief sustainability officer retiresGayle Schueller’s replacement is Amanda Yates, an insider who began her career as an environmental specialist at SeaWorld Orlando. The post Long-time 3M chief sustainability officer retires appeared first on Trellis.
- Earning Leadership status with SBTi could cost companies billions The new Corporate Net-Zero Standard rewards companies for taking action on ongoing emissions, but achieving recognition might be too pricey for some. The post Earning Leadership status with SBTi could cost companies billions appeared first on Trellis.
- How raising freezer temperatures by 3 degrees could avoid millions of tons of emissions
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
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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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