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Event: GreenBuild 2021 is the World’s Largest Event in the Green Building Industry, coming this September!
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2021 is the World’s largest event of the green building industry and will be held both virtually and in-person at the San Diego Convention Center, September 21-23. It is organized by INFORMA Connect specializing in live events, educational content, and connecting professionals in their industry.
Using an Old Design Technique to Help Combat Rising Temperatures in the Pacific Northwest
As temperatures continue to rise worldwide, architects are becoming increasingly aware of the designs necessary to ensure that buildings can remain cool inside.
Microsoft Pledges to be Carbon Negative by 2030
Microsoft just pledged to be carbon negative by 2030, stating that they will use their recent clean energy purchases to power all of their global operations within the next decade
REVIEW: Farming for the Future: Ecosystem Market Summer Series
The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership hosted the first two webinars of a series last week.
Net Zero 2021: A Worldwide Hub of Industry Innovation
Aimed exclusively at the global steelmaking industry, the Sustainable Steel Strategies Summit, hosted by Steel Times International, wrapped up its two-day virtual event on June 23.
How Green Hydrogen Can Decarbonize the Steel Industry
Aimed exclusively at the global steelmaking industry, the Sustainable Steel Strategies Summit, hosted by Steel Times International, wrapped up its two-day virtual event on June 23.
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Everything You Need to Know About EPR
- EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. It seeks to make the manufacturers of disposables responsible for lessening the safety, environmental, and economic repercussions of their products as they reach the end of their use.
- These bills, up for a vote in the legislatures of nine states, would require producers of packaging (cups, bottles, boxes, etc.) to be both financially and legally responsible for the environmental impact of their products.
- EPR programs already exist for the disposal of products like paint and mattresses, but pressure has mounted from Democratic politicians and environmental activists for reform in the plastics field in response to the trash crisis in the United States.
- Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union currently have EPR programs operating at full capacity.
- Individuals would receive a break off of their state and local taxes which would be transferred to the producers and distributers of this waste. These programs would take budgetary strain off of beleaguered state and local governments as well as individuals recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic
- Rethinking needs to be done as to how to continue service delivery to areas that rely on a subscription based system of trash removal.
- The ultimate goal of EPR Programs is to reach a world where waste is eliminated. A mandate of this type is being coined by ecologists and economists as a “circular economy” or the “circularity”, where resources are continually put to use, from raw materials, to production, consumption, waste management, and back into raw materials.
—Jacob Rosen
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North America Smart Energy Week Plans to Host in New Orleans in 2021
Each year, the United States alone generates millions of tons of plastic food containers and packaging, yet only a small percentage is recycled or burned for energy.
The Benefits of Energy Efficient Lighting and How to Make the Change
When advocating for sustainable change, it is sometimes difficult to create distinctions between a policy that is both environmentally beneficial and a reasonable thing to expect from other people.
Eco-Friendly Hotels and Restaurants in the Midwest
As a new journalist in the microgrid space, I can make few claims regarding the chemistry of solid-state batteries or the response rates of high-speed grid controllers.
Solar Energy Illuminates Food Manufacturing Warehouses
As a new journalist in the microgrid space, I can make few claims regarding the chemistry of solid-state batteries or the response rates of high-speed grid controllers.
Intelligent Lighting Cuts Energy Costs for Businesses
As a new journalist in the microgrid space, I can make few claims regarding the chemistry of solid-state batteries or the response rates of high-speed grid controllers.
A Diverse Future for Microgrid Tech
As a new journalist in the microgrid space, I can make few claims regarding the chemistry of solid-state batteries or the response rates of high-speed grid controllers.
How Microgrids Will Change the Way We Make, Deliver, and Use Energy
On Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, as Microgrid Knowledge’s annual conference came to an end, the renewable energy news site held their final session of the month-long event. The seminar “How Microgrids Will Change the Way We Make, Deliver, and Use Energy ” was led by Steve Pullins, Chief Technology officer at Alphastruxure. He used the opportunity to prompt expert panelists on what the future of microgrid technology and system configuration will look like.
05-12-2021 MIDWEST REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
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Microgrid 2021 Conference – May 11-June 3
Microgrid 2020 Global is the one virtual conference you will not want to miss. Don’t take our word for it. See what your peers have to say about our events:
Wind Catcher: A quiet lightweight portable wind turbine made out of recycled materials, perfect for camping or emergency backup.
The Wind Catcher, by the copenhagen-based company KiteX, is a new innovation that can be used for camping or emergency backup in combination with solar panels for sunless days, or solo. It can connect to a classic generator for extra power as well. 2 models are available, 200W and 600W
2020 Sustainability Sheroes of the USGBC Community recognized.
“Don’t be afraid, just go for it!” are the wise words repeated with passion by Jessica Davis, Director of the IUPUI Sustainability…
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy to integrate offshore wind-to-hydrogen solution
Offshore wind to hydrogen solution soon to be introduced by Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy
Advanced light reveals how different biofuels behave
Vehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn’t necessarily evolved along with them.
New process more efficiently recycles excess CO2 into fuel
For years, researchers have worked to repurpose excess atmospheric carbon dioxide into chemicals, fuels, and other products.
New Generation of High-Efficiency LG NeON 2 Solar Panels
New Generation of High-Efficiency LG NeON 2 Panels, 60- and 72-cell “L5” series solar modules designed to provide greater lifetime performance…
Kia Wants to Replace Public Transportation With Micro-EV’s
Kia Motors is considering the future of public transportation by pushing for micro electric vehicles.
A New Proposal Could Heat and Cool Buildings Using Groundwater
In Minneapolis, a new proposal has been introduced for a city project that would include the use of a thermal energy system using an underground aquifer. The project includes a food hall and apartment complex on the edge of the Mississippi river. Minneapolis is known for being one of the coldest
BEST PRACTICES: USGBC’s Annual List of Top 10 States For LEED Green Building Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced their annual list of the Top 10 U.S. States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building, with Colorado at the top spot, based on 2019 LEED data. The Washington, D.C.-based USGBC created LEED, the most prolific green building framework
Researchers Have Found a Way to Make Graphene Out of Trash
Scientists at Rice University in Houston TX have found a way to create Graphene by using waste. The process, named flash graphene, works by heating carbon-containing materials to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat this intense creates graphene in 10 milliseconds. This graphene can then be used in a wide range of
BEST PRACTICES: Microsoft Corp States Ambitious Goal – Carbon Negative by 2030
Technology behemoth Microsoft, based in the United States (U.S.), made its position on corporate sustainability clear with a bold pledge late January – to be carbon negative by 2030, and further, a 2050 goal to eliminate all of the carbon the company has introduced since its inception in 1975. Many
New Research Finds Hydrogen on Demand One Step Closer
Scientists have developed a way to produce Hydrogen power on demand. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Scotland is on Track to Reach 100% Renewable Energy Target by End of 2020
Scotland is on track to reach 100% renewable energy target by the end of 2020. In 2016, the country closed down its last coal fired power plant. The plant once powered 25% of homes in the country and was once the largest coal plant in all of Europe. The majority of
Los Angeles Has 96 Million Plastic Balls in its Reservoir For a Good Reason
The L.A Reservoir has 96 million black balls floating on it. When the shade balls were introduced into the reservoir, many people had questions about the purpose and effectiveness.
Perovskite May be an Important Aspect of Future Solar Panels
A new mineral is being used for solar panels that could greatly improve the efficiency of solar panels. Perovskite is a calcium titanium oxide mineral found in the Ural Mountains of Russia in the 1800’s. Excitement about this mineral has grown due to its efficiency, unusual properties, and its low
Cryogenic Energy Storage Can Store Energy Without Fossil Fuels or Batteries
The British company Highview Power Inc. has developed a process to store energy for the grid without the need for fossil fuels. The system involves cooling air, storing it efficiently, and using the re-gasification process to drive a turbine and create electricity without combustion. The Cryogenic energy storage process cools
Inside Bill’s Brain Offers Peek Into the Billionaires Life and Nuclear Energy Dealings
A new Netflix documentary digs into the mind of Bill Gates and offers a glimpse into the way the billionaire and philanthropist thinks about important issues the world faces. Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates, looks at Gates’ path to where he is and the positive social work he is
A Solar Tech Startup Backed by Bill Gates Paves the way for Greener Manufacturing
A solar-tech startup backed by Bill Gates is pushing solar technology boundaries with its concentrated mirrors producing high temperatures. The ability to reach 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar, allows solar power to be used in the steel, cement, and petrochemical manufacturing processes. Until now, this type of solar-tech was only
Kanye West Announces New Eco Shoe Made with Algae
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Kanye West unveiled a new Yeezy shoe prototype made with algae. According to Design Boom, the shoe is made with a combination of petroleum-based ethylene-vinyl acetate and foam produced using algae. This clog is the first release in the company move towards sustainability. West
“Artificial Leaf” Shows Promise for Sustainable Liquid Fuel Alternative
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created an Artificial Leaf that can be used to develop a liquid fuel alternative for Syngas. Syngas is a widely used gas currently produced with fossil fuels. The carbon neutral device is powered by simply sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. The device can
Sundrop Farms is Using Desalinated Water to Irrigate Their Indoor Farms
The Australia company Sundrop Farms has been using seawater to irrigate their indoor farm in Port Augusta, South Australia. The company has developed a system that doesn’t require fossil fuels, groundwater, or soil to grow a variety of produce. The system uses seawater and solar power to achieve the energy
The Lithium Industry Expected to grow Five-Fold by 2025
The solar industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. An important aspect of renewables, and the piece of the puzzle which makes them viable, is storage. The world is going to need more lithium batteries of all shapes and size, and fast. The demand for lithium is projected to