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.

Waste 105

Waste 2009 Carbon Emissions 2017 105

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. The post PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste Renewable Energy 245

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.

Carbon Emissions 84

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste 84

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.

Carbon Emissions 105

Carbon Emissions 2025 Recycling Waste 105

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A month after a toxic waste spill from an Angola diamond mine poisoned rivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, many questions remained unanswered. The post The Stream, September 21, 2021: National Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions Are Too Timid, UN Says appeared first on Circle of Blue. Minnesota regulators fine Enbridge $3.3

Carbon Emissions 130

Carbon Emissions 2021 Climate Change Atmosphere 130

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.

Waste 66

Waste 2009 Carbon Emissions 2017 66

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%). Nearly … Continue reading Upcycled food launches leap as concerns around waste grow: report.

Upcycling 75

Upcycling Waste Carbon Emissions Recycling 75

Physics World

JUNE 28, 2021

The device uses waste heat from the solar cell for desalination, thereby cooling the solar cell. It also produces no concentrated brine as waste, cutting its potential environmental impact. However, current desalination systems can be expensive and energy hungry, producing significant carbon emissions.

Electricity 145

Electricity Waste Cooling Solar Power 145

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

SMRs will not reduce the problem of what to do with radioactive waste. 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.

Nuclear Power 353

Nuclear Power Electricity Waste Cooling 353

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 22, 2023

PepsiCo has launched a project to turn waste into renewable energy at its snack plant in Carregado, Portugal. The move, a first for PepsiCo in Southern Europe, will reduce carbon emissions at the site. Read the full story at Bakery & Snacks.

Renewable Energy 40

Renewable Energy Waste Carbon Emissions 40

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 →

Carbon Emissions 81

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste 81

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

[iii] Low-carbon electricity imports – The majority of carbon emissions from airport operations arises from electricity consumption. Adopting low-carbon electricity imports will support the Blueprint’s goal for the aviation sector to reach net zero domestic emissions by 2050.

Solar Power 130

Solar Power 2019 Biofuels 2030 130

Inhabitant

JANUARY 25, 2022

In fact, 7% of global CO2 emissions result from cement production alone. In an effort to cut down construction-related carbon emissions, researchers in the Digital Building Technologies (DBT) department at ETH Zürich have created FoamWork. The construction industry is highly unsustainable.

Carbon Emissions 85

Carbon Emissions Waste Technology Technology 85

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.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste 245

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 3, 2022

The majority 6–3 decision sharply curtails the EPA’s authority to set standards based on a broad range of flexible options to cut carbon emissions from the power sector—options such as replacing polluting fossil fuels with cheap and widely available wind and solar power coupled with battery storage. carbon emissions today.

Climate Change 229

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides 229

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

The project will directly contribute to the reduction of carbon emission and solid waste that would otherwise be disposed of in landfills. A student team at Widener University in Chester received a $74,809 grant to research the development of geopolymer cement using sewage sludge ash as a precursor. Read more here.

Carbon Emissions 77

Carbon Emissions Environmental Protection 2024 Waste 77

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.

Carbon Emissions 130

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste 130

Earth 911

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The clothing we wear is a source of carbon emissions and landfill waste. Sarah Pinner, The post Earth911 Podcast: Beni’s Sarah Pinner on Making Shopping for Reused Clothing Fashionable appeared first on Earth911.

Carbon Emissions 70

Carbon Emissions Waste 70

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 15, 2022

A consortium including LanzaTech and Danone has discovered a new route to manufacturing monoethylene glycol (MEG) — a key building block for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, fibers and bottles — from captured carbon emissions. The technology converts carbon emissions from steel mills or gasified waste biomass directly into MEG.

Carbon Emissions 75

Carbon Emissions Technology Technology Waste 75

Inhabitant

JANUARY 24, 2022

Between impact on the land, use of resources, construction waste and effects on air quality, the building and maintenance of homes and businesses accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions on the planet. Plant Prefab setting out to change all that.

Carbon Emissions 94

Carbon Emissions Waste 94

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.

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions Conservation Atmosphere Renewable Energy 246

Environmental News Bits

JULY 8, 2022

The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a closed-loop strategy that could globally reduce plastic waste and cut carbon emissions tied to plastic production. Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing.

Upcycling 75

Upcycling Carbon Emissions Waste 75

Legal Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment ( CLEE ) and UCLA Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment are releasing today a new policy report: Branching Out: Waste Biomass Policies To Promote Wildfire Resilience and Emission Reduction.

Waste 130

Waste Natural Resources Air Pollution Carbon Emissions 130

Academy of Natural Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Start by shopping fresh —think local fruits, vegetables and grains— and avoiding pre-packaged, plastic-wrapped foods and drinks whenever possible; these items create a lot of waste and often include unnecessary preservatives. Meats make up a big proportion of our carbon emissions, between preparing, shipping and storing.

Carbon Emissions 90

Carbon Emissions Recycling Biodegradable Waste 90

Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Read the full story at Waste Dive. The supervisor for global accounting rules announced Wednesday the creation of a board to draw up corporate disclosure standards for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, including carbon emissions.

Carbon Emissions 80

Carbon Emissions Waste Government 80

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 9, 2021

Reducing waste and conserving scarce natural resources are key goals of the movement to a circular economy. The majority of the world’s carbon emissions are associated with extraction of resources and production of goods, but circular economy measures are rarely included in policies aimed at meeting emissions reduction targets.

Carbon Emissions 81

Carbon Emissions Natural Resources Waste Conservation 81

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Elon Musk Should Come Clean: Tesla’s Emissions Are Rising David Fickling | Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 At a time when most major companies are working on plans to cut their carbon emissions, one of the darlings of green investing is working to increase its emissions footprint.

Waste 52

Waste Electricity 2017 2022 52

Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The construction and textiles industries are two of the most-targeted industries for creating waste, toxins, and carbon emissions. Innovation in both industries facilitate the move towards a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable focus.

2020 78

2020 Carbon Emissions Waste 78

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

EPA’s legal memo also affirms the reasonableness of Treasury’s proposed use of three pillars-compliant Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) as a proxy for ensuring no induced grid emissions, thereby enabling electrolyzer projects to qualify for the highest-credit tier. But preventing backsliding will be hard.

Fossil Fuels 180

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2028 Carbon Emissions 180

Legal Planet

AUGUST 18, 2022

A carbon tax could cover the economy without the need for scores of regulations tailored to each industry. It wouldn’t require placing bets on what zero carbon technologies will win out. It would provide an incentive for cutting carbon emissions, with the byproduct of cutting air pollution everywhere.

Fossil Fuels 250

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Politics Air Pollution 250

Capaccio

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When you buy local, you are helping to lower carbon emissions by minimizing the distance that your food has to travel. Reduce Food Waste . 30 to 40 percent of the food supply is never eaten, wasting the resources used to produce it and creating many environmental impacts.” Remember, every little bit counts. Buy Local .

Carbon Emissions 98

Carbon Emissions Waste Biodegradable Fossil Fuels 98

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

“The use of SAF is expected to contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach net-zero in 2050,” says Albert Tjoeng, head of corporate communications for the IATA, which defines a SAF as a non-fossil fuel that has the potential to generate lower carbon emissions than conventional kerosene in its life cycle.

Carbon Dioxide 98

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Waste Carbon Emissions 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The full lifecycle of fossil fuels, which includes exploration, extraction, processing, storage, transportation, combustion, and waste disposal, threatens the health of our planet and communities—with the burden disproportionately being borne by communities of color and low-income communities. trillion under the net zero pathway.

Fossil Fuels 231

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution 231

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 9, 2021

This is a big subsidy for fossil fuels and a step in the wrong direction, when the government could have chosen to support clean technologies, help customers save money long term, lower capital costs, and cut carbon emissions. Rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities deserve more affordable energy options.

Fossil Fuels 99

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Carbon Emissions 99

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.

Renewable Energy 116

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Recycling Technology 116

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.

2010 118

2010 Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Recycling 118

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

Those scenarios showed that the IRA would accelerate solar and wind deployment and reduce carbon emissions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. Municipal solid waste incineration adds to the pollution burdens borne by environmental justice communities. One area where the bill could do better?

Electricity 214

Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 214