carbon emissions factor News
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How to cut your total cost of ownership for capital goods by thinking green at the point of purchase
Thinking green can save big money. Everyday procurement practices can either enhance or sabotage progress toward environmental sustainability. Minneapolis, April 22, 2010 – Organizations can save big money in purchasing and operating capital goods if they evaluate the total cost of ownership rather than just the initial cost. This is according to Lara Greden and Rachel Schafer, who will offer a ...
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Selection of policy options to encourage take-up of low-carbon transport assessed
A ‘feebate’ can be an effective policy option to aid the transition to a more environmentally-friendly transport system, a UK study suggests. This combination of fees and rebates can increase the take-up of low-carbon cars, the researchers argue, which leads to reduced life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing transport’s damaging environmental impacts is a ...
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3E Company and Source 44 announce strategic alliance focused on sustainability DNA and Footprint Data Sheets
3E Company, the leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, and Source 44 LLC, the nation’s first and only provider of supply chain sustainability Footprint Data Sheet (FDS) subscription services, today announced a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening sustainability and environmental regulatory compliance initiatives ...
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Reducing Your Environmental Footprint with Tyre Pyrolysis Plant Project Reports
In today's world, where environmental sustainability is a paramount concern, monitoring and managing industrial processes with the least environmental impact is crucial. Pyrolysis plants, which are designed to convert various materials into useful products, offer a promising solution for waste management and resource recovery. However, ensuring that these plants operate efficiently and with ...
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Americans` carbon emissions twice as big as others, says new MIT research
Whether you live in a mansion or you are homeless on the street, whether you enjoy eating only raw fruits and vegetables or you must have filet mignon, whether you are a jet-setter or a home-bound retiree - anyone who lives in the United States contributes more than twice as much greenhouse gas to the atmosphere as the per capita global average. A class at the Massachusetts Institute of ...
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Indirect carbon emissions and why they matter
Viewpoint from Hugh Jones, Managing Director of Carbon Trust Advisory Services According to our recent research, a combination of regulation and consumer demand means that 93% of multinational companies are now taking steps to address carbon emissions directly related to their business. More companies are recognising that lowering their carbon emissions leads to reputational and efficiency ...
By Carbon Trust
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Glass Container Industry Releases Comprehensive Cradle-to-Cradle LCA - Study confirms positive environmental impact of glass packaging and recycling
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The North American glass container industry has taken a pioneering step in producing the first complete and thorough cradle-to-cradle life cycle assessment (LCA) ever conducted for the industry. The LCA, coordinated by the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), reaffirms the benefits of glass container recycling for the environment. The use of recycled glass (cullet) in manufacturing ...
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