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Startup tackles decarbonizing industrial heat processes

GreenBiz

In 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that the three largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions were transportation (28 percent), electricity (27 percent), and industry (22 percent).

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LG Electronics Earns Top Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott

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Since we began our alliance with Marriott in 2005, we’ve always held a shared responsibility to reduce environmental impact, while enhancing quality of life for guests. Distribution” through the use of transportation carriers that are EPA SmartWay certified and adhere to a cap on greenhouse gas emissions.

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

percent of total MSW generation), according to the EPA. Back in 2005, MOM’s banned single-use plastic bags in its stores to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 million tons (29.9 Reuse] is needed. It is possible.

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Pentair Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. We are proud of our continued collaboration with the EPA and honored to be recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year once again. Since 2005, Pentair’s ENERGY STAR pool pumps have been responsible for a cumulative 32.6 billion kWh of energy savings since 2005.

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Universal Waste Regulation Update: Aerosol Cans

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DESCRIPTION: March 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In 2019, the EPA published final rules that added waste “aerosol cans” to the list of universal wastes at the federal level, with the rules going into effect in February of 2020. KEYWORDS: antea group, Universal Waste, EPA, waste management, compliance. SOURCE: Antea Group.

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Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA

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A long-time leader on sustainability, Walmart has worked with suppliers, NGOs, and climate action leaders to inspire positive change across global value chains since 2005. We are proud of our collaboration with Ørsted, Schneider Electric, and this initial cohort of valued suppliers.”.

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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

All fluorinated firefighting foams characterised to date contain polyfluorinated precursors to the regulated PFAS, so conventional analysis such as the use of EPA methods 533 and 537.1 The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) issued a long-term health advisory level of 70 ng/L (for combination of PFOS and/or PFOA)17, which led to 6.5

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