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Carbon dioxide refrigeration gathers pace, even in warmer climates
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe first transcritical carbon dioxide refrigeration systems in warmer climates are showing impressive energy savings, according to reports from the first trials in southern European supermarkets.
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Performance demands will drive green construction growth
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsOf all the trends affecting the rise in sustainable construction, none is having a greater impact than the drive for higher building performance. As owners, engineers and builders strive for greater efficiencies, they are turning to green building practices for solutions.
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A perfect storm may be ready to destroy auto industry gains
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingEven before the Great Recession, it seemed that the U.S. auto industry was in its death throes. Two of the big three automakers — Chrysler and General Motors — went bankrupt. Yet less than 10 years later, the auto industry is back on its feet and is on track to sell nearly 17 million light duty vehicles in 2015. Adding Canada and Mexico to the list, the number of cars and pickups will close in on 20 million.
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Strength in ‘Union’ for cooling and heating technologies
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe potential influence of the cooling and heating sectors on reducing energy use is well known, but this week's release by the European Commission of its strategy framework for an Energy Union is set to put energy-efficient cooling and heating center stage.
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Tesla talks up its battery to power homes, but should we be excited?
Ross Lancaster Natural ResourcesFor as much news coverage as Elon Musk's Tesla Motors receives for its electric cars, the company does its business in a section of the auto world that has a tiny market share (0.6 percent in the U.S.). Furthermore, the price point of Tesla's flagship Model S isn't exactly attainable for a majority of Americans.
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Remanufacturing offers big benefits to UK cooling industry
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe European refrigeration industry in recent years has made good progress in improving its environmental credentials. The rapid uptake by major supermarkets of carbon dioxide refrigeration systems is an obvious example. The increasing use of heat recovery and energy-efficient control protocols, as well as a more systematic approach to leak reduction have also had a beneficial effect on the industry's carbon footprint.
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Cutting out food waste in the hospitality industry
Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & EnvironmentalWaste from the food and packaging industries accounts for almost 45 percent of landfill space in the U.S. A significant amount of this waste comes from the hospitality industry. According to reports from the Environmental Protection Agency, about 4-10 percent of the food across various food service operations and hotels in the U.S is discarded before reaching the plate. However, there are measures that the hospitality world can carry out to help alleviate this problem.
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The environmental benefits of LED lighting
Piyush Bakshi Waste Management & EnvironmentalLight bulbs that use LED technology not only bring down your energy bills but are also more environmentally friendly when compared to incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Both the manufacture and use of LED bulbs causes less damage to the environment than the other two alternatives.
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Policing the regulations: Cooling industry questions enforcement
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingLaws designed with the fine motives of reducing emissions, reducing energy, etc., are all well and good, but if nothing is done to police them, then they will fall short of their aims. In the U.K., certainly, there is a feeling from within the cooling industry that the regulators must make an example of those who willfully flout the law on matters such as F-Gas.
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Energy cost savings: 9 steps any organization can use
Oscar Brandser Facilities & GroundsOrganizations wanting to reduce energy costs can accomplish sustainable savings using a clear strategy and plan. Building a foundation for an energy management plan is the first step in developing a sustainable energy management plan.
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