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How to Save Water in an Industrial Workplace
Using water wisely and efficiently is an important facet of any industrial organization. A company should assign a specific staff member to monitor water use by identifying all water source points and determining whether they are working as effectively as possible. Companies should also implement employee water awareness programs and locate suggestion boxes in prominent areas.
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01/27/2013
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The Importance of Minimizing Building Material Waste
Here’s a bulletin: building materials account for a big 40% of the waste in the U.S. So the emphasis on demolition of our aging structures is shifting to deconstruction, where doors, windows, sinks, hardwood floors (the list goes on and on) are being rescued, sold at terrific prices, and reused.
Todays Green Minute
05/09/2013
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New Eco-Friendly Blue Jeans
Blue jeans have become a fashion staple all around the world, but the manufacture of denim has also given the world a big environmental hit. Help may be on the way because there’s now a new generation of dyes that eliminate huge amounts of waste and energy- and a surprising amount of water.
Todays Green Minute
05/09/2013
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Cargo Ships Go Retro
Every day, cargo ships criss-cross the world’s oceans to bring goods from here to there, burning up fossil fuels along the way, but an Irish company is testing a time-tested method of propulsion that some might say is retro, some might say is incredibly innovative.
Todays Green Minute
05/09/2013
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Norwegian Liquefied Natural Gas
The best way to transport natural gases is to liquefy them. In Norway, underwater “gas fields” are located 140 meters northwest of Hammerfest, and once the gas is liquefied, it is sent to a processing island in Hammerfest, for use by the public.
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01/27/2013
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Papyrus Islands Made from Recycled Bottles
Here’s another good use for the plastic bottles that are fouling our planet: floating islands. They provide a matrix for the papyrus plants that filter water to keep lakes clean and clear- with an immediate application in an endangered lake in Kenya!
Todays Green Minute
03/13/2013
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How to Save Water in a Corporate Workplace
As the world’s water resources slowly dry up it is important for businesses to identify opportunities to save water and implement water reduction programs. You can make leak reporting the responsibility of all staff. Post signs around the office that encourage water conservation as well as installing push taps, low flow filters and flow control devices for your toilets.
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01/27/2013
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Velux Designs Sustainable Energy Neutral Homes
These days, converting your existing home into a dynamic, energy efficient building isn’t the only option to reduce your carbon footprint. Now you can buy prefabricated, CO2 neutral homes. The chief blueprint demonstrates the benefits of using natural daylight and ventilation, as well as minimizing the use of resources.
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01/27/2013
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Intel Instals Solar Panels to Reduce Its Carbon Emission
Major industry has been blamed for much of the damage caused by carbon emissions. However, Intel, one of the world’s most prolific producers of computer CPU’s, has been doing its bit to reduce its own carbon footprint. The company has installed solar panels at its Arizona, California, Mexico and Oregon branches. It is hoped that this, along with other measures will cut up to 50% of its electricity usage.
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01/27/2013
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