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
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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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 3, 2022
Read the full story at Recycling Today.
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
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Physics World
JUNE 28, 2021
However, current desalination systems can be expensive and energy hungry, producing significant carbon emissions. The high desalination performance of this design is attributed to the recycling of the latent heat of vapour condensation,” Wang told Physics World , adding that previous devices have not recycled latent heat.
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 tons of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and mixed paper o Implemented a green cleaning program for janitorial services -- Recycled 78.62 Decline In Carbon Emissions [PaEN] [Posted: September 1, 2022] PA Environment Digest Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Here are the highlights from the Ontario Auditor General’s Environmental Reports – which can also be called the Ontario government’s lowlights. The post Ontario Auditor General’s Environment Audits Reveal a Government That’s Abandoned Its Obligation to Protect the Environment appeared first on Environmental Defence.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 25, 2022
EV efficiency and recycling are important to reduce impacts of battery manufacturing. Both EV cars and trucks are much cleaner than their gasoline counterparts, but electric trucks are responsible for more global warming emissions than electric cars simply because trucks are larger and heavier.
Environmental Leader
JUNE 17, 2022
In its 2019 Sustainability Report, the Prysmian Group said it was committed to combating climate change and to increasing its recycling rates. Running its operations on renewable energy is critical. Its record?
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 8, 2022
“I was also on the winning team in Covestro’s annual Intern Sustainability Challenge, which means our proposal will be considered in the company’s actionable plans for carbon emission reductions. He assists with creating learning experiences for students who aspire to go into a STEM-related field.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 4, 2021
With transportation accounting for more than half of all carbon emissions, each of the six Exelon utilities has taken steps to support electric vehicle adoption in their jurisdictions. million megawatt hours, or the equivalent energy use of 932,000 average homes for a year.
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