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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
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How Solar Energy Works
The need for an alternative source of energy was never as important for mankind as it is today. Fossil fuels, which are being used since thousands of years, are about to get exhausted. More importantly, they are contributing to various hazards on the planet, prominent ones being global warming and pollution. In such a scenario, searching for an alternative source of energy, which is a clean, efficient and renewable energy, has become the utmost priority for mankind. One such source of energy is solar energy. Before we move on to how solar energy works, we need to know what is solar energy and whether it’s the right alternative source of power. 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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