Recycling dead trees could cut carbon emissions in US cities
New Scientist
AUGUST 9, 2022
A proposal to make better use of fallen leaves and dead trees in urban areas in the US could cut carbon emissions, though it may not be practical
Lego drops prototype blocks made of recycled plastic bottles as they “didn’t reduce carbon emissions”
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Denmark’s Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
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LanzaTech and Zara debut collection made from recycled carbon emissions
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 24, 2022
A little black dress made from captured carbon emissions could make a remarkable green Christmas present this winter, after biotech developer LanzaTech announced it has teamed up with fashion retail giant Zara to produce textiles made using carbon emissions. Read the full story at GreenBiz.
PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 20, 2022
PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. It also wants all its products to be reused or recycled.
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PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 20, 2022
PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. It also wants all its products to be reused or recycled.
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Asphalt Industry Outlines Plans to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Environmental Leader
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The asphalt industry recently came up with a plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with four goals to accomplish that effort. The post Asphalt Industry Outlines Plans to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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EPA's Critics Recycle Nonsense about Cost to Cut Pollution
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Here we go again, this time on power plant carbon emissions For decades industry has claimed that curbing pollution costs too much, but the reality has proven otherwise.
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Asphalt Industry Outlines Plans to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Environmental Leader
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The asphalt industry recently came up with a plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with four goals to accomplish that effort. The post Asphalt Industry Outlines Plans to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
By Building on Fleet and Refrigeration Efficiency Programs, Meijer Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions by Half by 2025
Environmental Leader
JANUARY 18, 2022
Midwestern grocery retailer Meijer plans to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 by growing its established energy efficiency programs. The post By Building on Fleet and Refrigeration Efficiency Programs, Meijer Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions by Half by 2025 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Department of Energy awards over $16 Million for 23 projects that reduce carbon emissions across the manufacturing sector
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Department of Energy (DOE) and the REMADE Institute announced more than $16 million in research and development funding for 23 projects that will reduce energy use and carbon emissions associated with industrial-scale materials production, processing, and recycling.
BloombergNEF: Steel could be made with almost no carbon emissions through 2050
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 3, 2022
Read the full story at Recycling Today.
Incandescent lamp could save energy by recycling infrared light
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2023
A lighting device that reuses its infrared light to conserve energy is as efficient as some LED lights, which could contribute to fewer carbon emissions while retaining a natural glow
LanzaTech, lululemon partner to create first fabric made from recycled carbon emissions
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2021
The carbon-capture experts and the high-end yoga pants purveyor have developed a waste-gas-based polyester with the same appearance, properties and functionality of virgin polyester — a lower-carbon potential game-changer for the apparel industry. Read the full story at Sustainable Brands. Read more →
Panera looks to reduce carbon emissions, promote supply chain sustainability
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Panera has announced its intention to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits by 2050, alongside several intermediate goals for 2025, in a press release Wednesday.
Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Moves To Renewable Natural Gas, Away From Shale Gas To Power Vehicles
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 7, 2022
announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste. On December 7, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. For more information, visit the Clean Energy Fuels Corp website.
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Mercedes-Benz to Supply 70% of Energy Needs with Renewables, Halve Vehicle Emissions
Environmental Leader
APRIL 15, 2022
By using green steel, improving battery technology and implementing renewable energy and more recycled materials, Mercedes-Benz plans to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of its vehicles.
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Bud Light Next Offsets Emissions, Implements Reduction Plans
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 18, 2022
Bud Light Next has measured and offset last year’s carbon emissions to become Climate Neutral Certified and offers reduction plans for future emissions. The post Bud Light Next Offsets Emissions, Implements Reduction Plans appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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House Committees Hold Hearings On Hydrogen Hubs, Appliance Energy Efficiency; Consider Bills Increasing Recycling Fee, Study Solar Energy On Farms
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
In June, the Committee was scheduled to consider House Bill 1215 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that would have required hydrogen producing companies to sequester a larger portion of carbon emissions to receive a state tax credit under state Act 108, but the Committee passed over the bill. Read more here.
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GM signs steel deal with ArcelorMittal North America
Environmental News Bits
JULY 14, 2023
ArcelorMittal North America will supply GM with recycled steel as part of a new agreement. Steel produced for the automaker will contain at least 70% scrap material, part of ArcelorMittal’s mission to reduce carbon emissions used in the production process, according to an announcement of the deal.
Three NREL teams win REMADE awards to remake recycling, manufacturing, and more
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 11, 2022
According to the REMADE Institute, these 23 projects could eliminate carbon emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of… Read more → Three of those teams include advanced manufacturing experts from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Transforming Transportation: Opportunity for a Sustainable and Equitable Electric Future
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 8, 2023
EVs powered by today’s electricity grid produce significantly less carbon emissions than gasoline cars and can be powered by renewable energy. of lithium, manganese, nickel, and cobalt that can be recycled to recover 95% of these minerals and then be reused in the manufacturing of next generation batteries. Wind turbine: 2.75
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Why use recycled CO2 in fresh concrete?
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Engineers and scientists have extensively explored innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and consequent climate change-inducing characteristics of materials and processes. Read the full story at AzoBuild. Decarbonizing the construction industry is currently a central research focus.
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Climate Adaptation Moves Toward Center Stage
Legal Planet
JULY 28, 2022
The Bureau of Reclamation got $250 million for desalinization and a billion for water recycling and reuse. There’s always been concern that talking about climate adaptation might mislead people into thinking that cutting carbon emissions isn’t urgent. Download as PDF.
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The best and worst US states for climate change
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 27, 2022
These were Carbon Emissions, the Adoption of Green Technology, Landfill Usage, Recycling and Green Policies. A recent study by Wise Voter set out to compare how each U.S. state is coping with the growing climate crisis. Each state was ranked based on five environmental factors.
Strong Supply Chain Visibility is Pivotal for Businesses’ Survival
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
If businesses want to protect their bottom line, it is therefore vital that they gain strong visibility over their suppliers’ emissions, which make up around two-thirds of an average company’s carbon emissions.
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Why Soil Health Is So Important to the Agriculture Resilience Act
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
to integrate food and farm policy in a way that addresses climate change and helps farmers reduce their carbon emissions. Agriculture needs to be a part of the climate solution, given that it is responsible for about 11 percent of heat-trapping carbon emissions in the United States.
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Upcycled food launches leap as concerns around waste grow: report
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
This figure was higher than products using recycled plastic in packaging (59%) and those carrying carbon-emissions claims (47%). Launches of food and beverages containing upcycled ingredients saw a 122% compound annual growth rate in the five years ending third-quarter 2021, according to a report from Innova Market Insights.
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How to Have a Green and Sustainable Holiday Season
Academy of Natural Sciences
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Be sure to skip the tinsel and fake garlands, which are made of non-recyclable materials, and focus on obtaining reusable or decomposable decorations that will become part of your holiday traditions. Meats make up a big proportion of our carbon emissions, between preparing, shipping and storing. In the U.S.,
Keep PA Beautiful, The GIANT Company Support Projects At Horn Farm Center For Ag Education, York County, Centre County Recycling Center
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 27, 2022
The GIANT Company’s Reduced Emissions Program , developed in partnership with GreenPrint , help support local environmental improvement projects at the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York and the Centre County Recycling Center for Earth Day. Volunteers ended the day by taking a tour of the recycling and refuse facility.
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New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals
E2 Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.
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A Year After the Shell Ruling: Big Victories and Next Steps for Climate Litigation
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 26, 2022
Today marks one year since the precedent-setting court ruling in the Netherlands, which ordered Shell to cut its activities’ carbon emissions by 45 percent compared to 2019 levels to align with the Paris climate agreement.
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Arkansas Public Energy Efficiency Projects Save $229 Million Since 2010
Environmental Leader
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Public energy efficiency projects in Arkansas have cut a significant amount of carbon emissions and saved millions in energy costs since 2010. Here’s how. The post Arkansas Public Energy Efficiency Projects Save $229 Million Since 2010 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions
Environmental Leader
JULY 12, 2022
Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante.
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DOE Invests On Next Generation Plastics Technologies
Brag
JANUARY 21, 2022
million in funding for R&D projects to advance next generation plastic technologies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics. ” According to DOE’s EERE, less than ten percent of plastics are recycled currently. .” Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.
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How Are Lithium-ion Batteries that Store Solar and Wind Power Made?
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Despite being used infrequently, these plants are inefficient and highly polluting, and contribute to US carbon emissions. Can they be reused or recycled at the end of their life? Then You Also Want Battery Recycling. Click to learn more! Want Clean Energy?
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Sheetz Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Invest In Solar Energy To Power 70% Of Its Pennsylvania Facilities
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The agreement will help Sheetz avoid nearly 78,000 metric tons of carbon emissions associated with its energy use annually, the equivalent of taking nearly 17,000 cars off the road, according to U.S. Each REC represents the positive environmental attributes of one megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated by a renewable power plant.
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How Green Tech Helps Create Sustainable Mobility in Cities
Earthava
MAY 17, 2021
However, one of its most pressing current challenges is reducing the carbon emissions from transportation, a sector that is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse gases. Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more.
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PA GreenGov Council, Penn State Sustainability Host 4-Part Sustainability Webinar Series Starting Jan. 12
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Previous Webinars The PA GreenGov Council and the Penn State Sustainability Initiative hosted two previous webinars in this series which are available on demand-- -- Sustainable Procurement: Interface Carpet is one of the most sustainable corporations in the world, dedicated to net positive environmental impacts and "beyond zero" carbon emissions.
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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.16.24
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For Section 902 Act 101 Local Recycling Implementation Grants [PaEN] -- February 17 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- Agriculture Invests $5.8 GW Of Clean Energy In PA, 4 Other PJM States Saving $1 Billion A Year [PPL included] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.
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It’s Time for Charles Koch to Testify About His Climate Change Disinformation Campaign
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 31, 2022
The committee followed up that hearing —during which the executives disingenuously denied funding such a campaign—with another hearing on February 8 focusing on the oil companies’ inadequate plans to cut their carbon emissions.
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Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 30, 2024
The industry makes highly misleading claims that certain SMRs will reduce the intractable problem of long-lived radioactive waste management by generating less waste, or even by “recycling” their own wastes or those generated by other reactors. First, it’s necessary to define what “less” waste really means.
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Critical Insights on the Mineral Boom
Legal Planet
MARCH 18, 2024
must get better about recycling the precious critical minerals in our devices to decrease demand for mining in the first place. “We We need legislation and rules that are going to push the Apple folks to design products that are easier to be recycled because we could extract these, we could do what’s called urban mining,” she said.
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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsCips - 3.5.24
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 5, 2024
. - A Life Dedicated To The River's Flow [PaEN] -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Marshall Middle School Wins Western PA Science Bowl, Moves On To Nationals In April -- MCall: Judge Upholds Lehigh Valley Township’s Ruling Against Building Warehouses On Golf Course -- Spotlight PA: PA Pays Property Owners For Land Lost To Eminent Domain, But (..)
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February 19 PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
29 Public Information Meeting To Unveil Initial Ecological Restoration And Site Improvement Plans For Susquehanna Riverlands State Park In York County Feb. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.
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