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Pentair and MSP Airport Announce New Collaboration To Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste

3BL Media

“Our Everpure filtration technology is a leader in the foodservice industry, and we are excited to bring our filtration expertise to MSP in support of their efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices by providing travelers with free, filtered water at the HydroStations.”

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In 2018, Orlando became the first city in Florida to pass legislation that requires public disclosure of energy and water efficiency in buildings , and an ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy city-wide by 2050. Many say it’s become who I am, not what I do. Listen to Chris Castro on the EDF+Business podcast.

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Mitigating cybersecurity risks in tomorrow's smart cities

Sustainability Matters

To build the resilient, sustainable cities of tomorrow, cybersecurity must be integrated as a core principle in every step of development. The evolution of smart cities Smart cities represent a groundbreaking shift in urban planning and management. Yet, as investment increases, so does the risk.

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Improving livability in smart cities: How cameras and sensors add value

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

This growth in urban populations has driven the adoption of technology in the management of city infrastructure and systems, with governments investing billions in so-called smart cities. Now the key question is: What makes a smart city attractive to its (potential) citizens? Smart city solutions.

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These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green

Corporate Knights

That hard work is often hard to see, the product of millions of Canadians and thousands of businesses quietly, persistently adopting new approaches to life and work, eschewing waste, prioritizing collaboration and generally learning to do more with less. this year, up 9% over last year’s 49.7% – that’s compared to just 8.4%

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Rubicon Partners with City of Miami for Smart Waste Management

Environment + Energy Leader

The agreement between Rubicon and the City of Miami will have Rubicon’s smart city software at the heart of Miami’s Department of Solid Waste. The post Rubicon Partners with City of Miami for Smart Waste Management appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Will Your City Be a Smart City Soon?

Daniel Burrus

Despite the apparent trade-off between privacy and efficiency, authorities across the globe are intent on becoming known for achieving smart city status and for the right reasons. Many large companies are involved in making cities smart, including Cisco, IBM, and Siemens. The post Will Your City Be a Smart City Soon?