… in financing the development of alternative packaging solutions. The entire fast-moving consumer goods sector, among many others (tires, shoes, etc.), is experiencing pressure to … a silver bullet, requisite infrastructure to compost these plastics must be developed. The behavior of biodegradable plastics in the marine environment “may be poorly understood,” … and often governments, are in favor of waste incineration, which they say produces energy and helps countries that face an over-abundance of waste and a dearth of energy. …
… on plastic packaging led companies from across the value chain—from producers like Amcor to consumers like Nestlé—to announce public commitments or ambitions ensuring that all of their … Initiative, Ellen MacArthur Foundation In addition, many companies have committed to increasing the use of recycled plastics in their packaging, thereby reducing demand for … for business by setting up new rules on packaging, focusing on improving recyclability, and increasing the demand for recycled plastic content. It also plans to drive innovation by …
… heating system; 45% of respondents mentioned this. Next, recognition of the opportunity for energy savings was mentioned by 24% of respondents as a factor prompting the installation of … mentioned by 47% of surveyed heat pump owners. Installation of solar PV panels (26%) and energy prices (26%) are tied for the second most common trigger for adopting heat pumps. As … from United Illuminating (UI) or Eversource , or 3) subscribe to information on energyefficiency and updates from the Governor’s Council for Climate Change . As a consequence of …
… for environmentally harmful “fast fashion”, we hope to reduce textile waste, challenge the consumerist culture, and ultimately minimize the resources used to produce new clothing.” "This grant will allow us to increase production, … for environmentally harmful “fast fashion”, we hope to reduce textile waste, challenge the consumerist culture, and ultimately minimize the resources used to produce new clothing.” …
… to LEED buildings or USDA Organic produce. When options are verified by a third party, consumers can make informed and responsible choices. Reed and Rissman know that consumers might be hesitant to trust a black box verification scheme, so they’re making the … to LEED buildings or USDA Organic produce. When options are verified by a third party, consumers can make informed and responsible choices. Reed and Rissman know that consumers …
… heating and cooling in the U.S. accounted respectively for 65 percent and 24 percent of energy delivered to residential and commercial customers in 2015, the sector remains … with the installation of a renewable heating and cooling systems. Primary applicant: Clean Energy States Alliance . A tool to help regional planners model and compare the effects of … evidence needed for states to embrace thermal technologies. Primary applicant: UMass Clean Energy Extension. A web platform for the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, that will allow …
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… an internal carbon price. This price helps drive the bank’s strong and growing renewable energy portfolio. Given Garanti is the most valuable bank in Turkey, with total consolidated … it diminishes the profitability of fossil fuel investments through sensitivity analysis by increasing the cost of natural gas and the cost of coal in the mid- and long-term. Second, … it diminishes the profitability of fossil fuel investments through sensitivity analysis by increasing the cost of natural gas and the cost of coal in the mid- and long-term. Second, …