Kate Royston from SevernNet highlights the importance of working with your neighbours in business and gives examples of successful business collaboration in the reuse of waste materials.
The document discusses the development of floating wind power technology called Hywind. It began as an idea in 2001, was demonstrated with a pilot project in 2009, and reached a milestone in 2017 with the opening of the world's first floating wind park in Scotland. The 30 MW Hywind Scotland pilot park consists of 5 floating turbines that provide power for 20,000 homes and has achieved a 60-70% cost reduction from the earlier demonstration project. The technology is positioned to play a key role in offshore wind development going forward.
1) The document discusses opportunities for communities from renewable energies, including independence, value creation within the region, and opportunities for cooperation.
2) It provides examples of communal projects using renewable energies in Germany that have led to reduced energy costs and money being kept in the local economy.
3) Working together across communities and with European partners is important to more quickly implement renewable energy projects and solutions and learn from one another.
The document summarizes a presentation on accelerating renewable energy actions from planning to implementation. It discusses the need to baseline current technology and energy prices, support renewable energy through international agreements and national laws, address concerns about costs through analysis showing renewables will be cost effective, and support renewable technologies through time-limited subsidies. It also advocates for focusing on self-consumption and local energy generation, integrating renewables and different sectors, closing energy and material loops locally, and encouraging new partnerships and business models to develop integrated smart energy systems through small, demonstration projects.
Per Hjelmsted Pedersen, Independent Senior Advisor at Hjelmsted Consulting with his speech 'Maritime Spatial Planning and Offshore Wind Development' at the the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Karel Derveaux discusses the opportunity for citizens to invest in renewable energy through energy cooperatives called REScoops. Ecopower, founded in 1991 in Flanders, Belgium, is a renewable energy cooperative with over 50,000 members that has invested in various renewable energy projects totaling over 35 MW of wind and 5.4 MW of solar. As both a developer and supplier of green electricity and fuels, Ecopower sells only to its members, supplying over 100 million kWh annually to around 47,000 customers. REScoop.eu is a federation of renewable energy cooperatives across Europe that supports local renewable energy projects and aims to facilitate citizen investment and involvement in the production, distribution and supply of sustainable energy
This document summarizes a conference on implementing Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles in economic zones. It discusses the C2C Bizz project, which aims to encourage applying C2C to business sites. As a case study, it examines how renewable energy and waste management could be implemented at the Ecoparc Windhof economic zone in Luxembourg. Specifically, it analyzes the potential for solar, wind, and geothermal energy production, as well as a proposed paper recycling system to create closed material loops within the zone.
Óbuda Island is a 108-acre island located in the Danube River near downtown Budapest. It is home to the annual Sziget Festival, one of Hungary's top tourist attractions. The festival attracts over 500,000 visitors each year, 150,000 of whom are unique visitors from over 100 countries. The festival has led to infrastructure developments on the island, including roads, pathways, trees, and public services. It provides a major economic boost to Budapest, generating an estimated 17 million euros in food and beverage turnover and 18 million euros in tax income according to a KPMG survey.
The document discusses the development of floating wind power technology called Hywind. It began as an idea in 2001, was demonstrated with a pilot project in 2009, and reached a milestone in 2017 with the opening of the world's first floating wind park in Scotland. The 30 MW Hywind Scotland pilot park consists of 5 floating turbines that provide power for 20,000 homes and has achieved a 60-70% cost reduction from the earlier demonstration project. The technology is positioned to play a key role in offshore wind development going forward.
1) The document discusses opportunities for communities from renewable energies, including independence, value creation within the region, and opportunities for cooperation.
2) It provides examples of communal projects using renewable energies in Germany that have led to reduced energy costs and money being kept in the local economy.
3) Working together across communities and with European partners is important to more quickly implement renewable energy projects and solutions and learn from one another.
The document summarizes a presentation on accelerating renewable energy actions from planning to implementation. It discusses the need to baseline current technology and energy prices, support renewable energy through international agreements and national laws, address concerns about costs through analysis showing renewables will be cost effective, and support renewable technologies through time-limited subsidies. It also advocates for focusing on self-consumption and local energy generation, integrating renewables and different sectors, closing energy and material loops locally, and encouraging new partnerships and business models to develop integrated smart energy systems through small, demonstration projects.
Per Hjelmsted Pedersen, Independent Senior Advisor at Hjelmsted Consulting with his speech 'Maritime Spatial Planning and Offshore Wind Development' at the the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Karel Derveaux discusses the opportunity for citizens to invest in renewable energy through energy cooperatives called REScoops. Ecopower, founded in 1991 in Flanders, Belgium, is a renewable energy cooperative with over 50,000 members that has invested in various renewable energy projects totaling over 35 MW of wind and 5.4 MW of solar. As both a developer and supplier of green electricity and fuels, Ecopower sells only to its members, supplying over 100 million kWh annually to around 47,000 customers. REScoop.eu is a federation of renewable energy cooperatives across Europe that supports local renewable energy projects and aims to facilitate citizen investment and involvement in the production, distribution and supply of sustainable energy
This document summarizes a conference on implementing Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles in economic zones. It discusses the C2C Bizz project, which aims to encourage applying C2C to business sites. As a case study, it examines how renewable energy and waste management could be implemented at the Ecoparc Windhof economic zone in Luxembourg. Specifically, it analyzes the potential for solar, wind, and geothermal energy production, as well as a proposed paper recycling system to create closed material loops within the zone.
Óbuda Island is a 108-acre island located in the Danube River near downtown Budapest. It is home to the annual Sziget Festival, one of Hungary's top tourist attractions. The festival attracts over 500,000 visitors each year, 150,000 of whom are unique visitors from over 100 countries. The festival has led to infrastructure developments on the island, including roads, pathways, trees, and public services. It provides a major economic boost to Budapest, generating an estimated 17 million euros in food and beverage turnover and 18 million euros in tax income according to a KPMG survey.
Toyota Mirai delivered to first customer in Germanysteeringnews
Nicholas W. Schües, a hydrogen advocate from Hamburg, Germany, was the first customer in Germany to receive the Toyota Mirai, the world's first mass-produced fuel cell sedan. Schües has promoted hydrogen technology for over 27 years and saw the Mirai as the future of cars. As the chairman of the Hamburg Hydrogen Society, he believes fuel cell vehicles are better than electric cars due to their longer ranges and faster refueling. Masahisa Nagata from Toyota handed Schües the keys, highlighting their long partnership to advance hydrogen technology. Germany is the third European market for the Mirai following the UK and Denmark.
Hybrid energy systems with daW hW and kW windturbines WWEA WSWC munich 2017-f...Frits Ogg
The need for additional energy sources in early renewable energy applications, due to intermittent solar and wind, or combining solar/wind with dieselgenerators has been explored since the eighties in the last century.
This presentation shows the need and how for small and medium windturbines in hybrid systems. Some applications are presented in a market overview. In the end the challenges of this market are given.
The impact of the Grand Paris project on the the Northeast area of Paris – Fo...JLL
The first release of JLL’s report “Grand Paris and commercial real estate: future trends” focuses on three major development projects, of which Northeast Paris (Claude Bernard / Macdonald district). Northeast Paris with 200 hectares is by far the largest development area in Paris.
In time, the area could see 1.3 million square metres of development as well as 28,000 residents and 15 to 20,000 workers. At the present time, one tenth of this territory is on the verge of completion – the new Claude Bernard / Macdonald district.
To read more about the the impact of the Grand Paris on commercial estate in Paris and its region, connect to our informative website : http://bit.ly/1A6c3P8
The Covenant of Mayors is an EU policy framework involving over 3,600 signatory cities committed to reaching the EU's 20% energy and climate targets by 2020. Over 157 million EU citizens are involved in the initiative. Cities have submitted over 1,182 Sustainable Energy Action Plans outlining 142 million tons of potential CO2 reductions and €40 billion in planned investments. Case studies show energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in buildings can drive significant CO2 and energy savings, as well as local job growth and cost savings for residents and businesses.
The document summarizes a presentation by Julian Randall from Euresearch on support from the European Commission for sustainable energy infrastructure projects. Randall provides information on funding opportunities for demonstration projects around topics like smart grids, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Specific programs mentioned include CONCERTO/Smart Cities and Communities, which has funded over 20 projects across Europe totaling €58 million in EC support. Attendees are encouraged to contact their National Contact Point for more information on applying for future funding opportunities.
Dr Stephan Winters - Connecting With The Future: A Greener HamburgShane Mitchell
The document outlines Hamburg's plan to become a more sustainable and green city through reducing CO2 emissions, improving energy efficiency in buildings, advancing sustainable transportation, rethinking building design, developing the city sustainably, and greening information and communication technology (ICT). The plan includes reducing CO2 emissions 20% by 2012 and 40% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels through over 170 climate protection measures. Hamburg aims to reinvent itself as an energy efficient city through retrofitting buildings, decentralized renewable energy, and efficient district heating networks.
Impartial feasibility studies focused on Diethyl Sulfate manufacturing economics, showing CAPEX, OPEX, key process indicators and process diagrams. Know more at www.intratec.us/products/diethyl-sulfate-production-processes
commercial banking needed in your home district kurigramM Alom
The document discusses the need for commercial banking in Kurigram District of Bangladesh. Kurigram has a population of over 2 million people, most of whom live rurally. While several banks operate in the district, including Grameen Bank and BRAC Bank, many rural residents face challenges in accessing banking services due to the distance to branches, complex loan processes, and lack of understanding of banking. The document recommends that banks in the district focus on providing lower interest rates, seasonal discounts for farmers, increased ATM access, and loans tailored to agriculture and small businesses to better serve the predominantly rural population.
The document describes AT&T's Central Office Re-architected as a Datacenter (CORD) initiative. CORD aims to modernize central offices by implementing them as cloud-like datacenters using open source software and white box switches. This allows for increased agility, automation and the ability to deploy new services more quickly. The CORD architecture uses a leaf-spine fabric with open networking switches and virtualizes network functions using open source components like OpenStack and ONOS. This simplifies infrastructure and enables new types of services.
Filip Rommens gave a presentation about developing the blue economy in Limburg. He outlined 7 themes for creating an eco-efficient industrial site in Lanaken that maximizes value from existing industries: 1) developing a local heat network, 2) valorizing waste water and sludge, 3) utilizing biomass waste, 4) complementary agriculture on site, 5) a virtual power plant and renewable energy, 6) local partnerships for innovation and business incubation, and 7) developing new biomaterials and packaging products. The vision is for the industrial area to become a model of industrial symbiosis that connects local industries and creates new opportunities through circular resource flows.
This document provides information about urban development projects in Stockholm, Sweden, including Hammarby Sjöstad and Stockholm Royal Seaport. It notes that Hammarby Sjöstad was developed between 1995-2017 to house 25,000 residents and 10,000 jobs through sustainable design principles like district heating, renewable energy sources, green spaces, and public transportation access. Stockholm Royal Seaport, currently under development from 2009-2030, aims to house 22,000 residents and create 30,000 jobs with even stricter sustainability targets around energy use, emissions, and climate change adaptation. Both projects emphasize integrated planning between developers and the city to achieve environmental goals.
The document outlines several case studies of organizations in Devon that have implemented low carbon initiatives. It provides details on renewable energy projects through Renewable Energy for Devon including installing renewable energy systems at 109 sites. Additionally, it describes specific low carbon projects at organizations like Hatherleigh Community Centre, Natsley Farm, Tiki International Plastics, Skern Lodge, Devonport Dockyard, and Hogsmill Tavern that have reduced energy use and carbon emissions while lowering costs.
This document provides an overview of renewable energy cooperatives and projects in Europe that aim to put common and public goods like solar and wind energy in the hands of local communities. It discusses the REScoop.eu federation which supports these citizen groups and cooperatives across Europe. Specific projects mentioned include REScoop 20-20-20, MECISE, and WISE Power. Case studies from Austria, Denmark, Greece, and other countries are also summarized.
Resource recovery r3 water brussel 30052017 alice fermontAlice Fermont
Presentation about challenges connected to water and innovative solutions at Waternet, a water cycle company. Focus is on resource recovery, energy reduction and reduction of CO2.
Energy Communities Tipperary Coop clg - our stories 2020Gearóid Fitzgibbon
The document summarizes the work of the Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative (ECTC) which represents 8 community energy teams in Tipperary, Ireland. Over the period from 2011-2018, ECTC invested €8.5 million, with €4.5 million from SEAI funding, to upgrade 658 homes and 21 community buildings with energy efficiency measures. Upgrades included attic and wall insulation, window and door replacements, heating system upgrades, and renewable energy installations. ECTC statistics show the increasing number of homes and buildings upgraded each year, as well as rising energy savings and project spending. Challenges moving forward include balancing costs with social goals, managing tight project timelines, and adapting to changing economic
Green & Gold - a look into Ireland's Sustainable FutureIBM S&D
How energy compares, where it all started, what alternative resources do we have, what\'s left of the conventional stuff, the importance of conscious choices, is going nuclear a real option and what does this all have to do with Ireland?
Toyota Mirai delivered to first customer in Germanysteeringnews
Nicholas W. Schües, a hydrogen advocate from Hamburg, Germany, was the first customer in Germany to receive the Toyota Mirai, the world's first mass-produced fuel cell sedan. Schües has promoted hydrogen technology for over 27 years and saw the Mirai as the future of cars. As the chairman of the Hamburg Hydrogen Society, he believes fuel cell vehicles are better than electric cars due to their longer ranges and faster refueling. Masahisa Nagata from Toyota handed Schües the keys, highlighting their long partnership to advance hydrogen technology. Germany is the third European market for the Mirai following the UK and Denmark.
Hybrid energy systems with daW hW and kW windturbines WWEA WSWC munich 2017-f...Frits Ogg
The need for additional energy sources in early renewable energy applications, due to intermittent solar and wind, or combining solar/wind with dieselgenerators has been explored since the eighties in the last century.
This presentation shows the need and how for small and medium windturbines in hybrid systems. Some applications are presented in a market overview. In the end the challenges of this market are given.
The impact of the Grand Paris project on the the Northeast area of Paris – Fo...JLL
The first release of JLL’s report “Grand Paris and commercial real estate: future trends” focuses on three major development projects, of which Northeast Paris (Claude Bernard / Macdonald district). Northeast Paris with 200 hectares is by far the largest development area in Paris.
In time, the area could see 1.3 million square metres of development as well as 28,000 residents and 15 to 20,000 workers. At the present time, one tenth of this territory is on the verge of completion – the new Claude Bernard / Macdonald district.
To read more about the the impact of the Grand Paris on commercial estate in Paris and its region, connect to our informative website : http://bit.ly/1A6c3P8
The Covenant of Mayors is an EU policy framework involving over 3,600 signatory cities committed to reaching the EU's 20% energy and climate targets by 2020. Over 157 million EU citizens are involved in the initiative. Cities have submitted over 1,182 Sustainable Energy Action Plans outlining 142 million tons of potential CO2 reductions and €40 billion in planned investments. Case studies show energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in buildings can drive significant CO2 and energy savings, as well as local job growth and cost savings for residents and businesses.
The document summarizes a presentation by Julian Randall from Euresearch on support from the European Commission for sustainable energy infrastructure projects. Randall provides information on funding opportunities for demonstration projects around topics like smart grids, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Specific programs mentioned include CONCERTO/Smart Cities and Communities, which has funded over 20 projects across Europe totaling €58 million in EC support. Attendees are encouraged to contact their National Contact Point for more information on applying for future funding opportunities.
Dr Stephan Winters - Connecting With The Future: A Greener HamburgShane Mitchell
The document outlines Hamburg's plan to become a more sustainable and green city through reducing CO2 emissions, improving energy efficiency in buildings, advancing sustainable transportation, rethinking building design, developing the city sustainably, and greening information and communication technology (ICT). The plan includes reducing CO2 emissions 20% by 2012 and 40% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels through over 170 climate protection measures. Hamburg aims to reinvent itself as an energy efficient city through retrofitting buildings, decentralized renewable energy, and efficient district heating networks.
Impartial feasibility studies focused on Diethyl Sulfate manufacturing economics, showing CAPEX, OPEX, key process indicators and process diagrams. Know more at www.intratec.us/products/diethyl-sulfate-production-processes
commercial banking needed in your home district kurigramM Alom
The document discusses the need for commercial banking in Kurigram District of Bangladesh. Kurigram has a population of over 2 million people, most of whom live rurally. While several banks operate in the district, including Grameen Bank and BRAC Bank, many rural residents face challenges in accessing banking services due to the distance to branches, complex loan processes, and lack of understanding of banking. The document recommends that banks in the district focus on providing lower interest rates, seasonal discounts for farmers, increased ATM access, and loans tailored to agriculture and small businesses to better serve the predominantly rural population.
The document describes AT&T's Central Office Re-architected as a Datacenter (CORD) initiative. CORD aims to modernize central offices by implementing them as cloud-like datacenters using open source software and white box switches. This allows for increased agility, automation and the ability to deploy new services more quickly. The CORD architecture uses a leaf-spine fabric with open networking switches and virtualizes network functions using open source components like OpenStack and ONOS. This simplifies infrastructure and enables new types of services.
Filip Rommens gave a presentation about developing the blue economy in Limburg. He outlined 7 themes for creating an eco-efficient industrial site in Lanaken that maximizes value from existing industries: 1) developing a local heat network, 2) valorizing waste water and sludge, 3) utilizing biomass waste, 4) complementary agriculture on site, 5) a virtual power plant and renewable energy, 6) local partnerships for innovation and business incubation, and 7) developing new biomaterials and packaging products. The vision is for the industrial area to become a model of industrial symbiosis that connects local industries and creates new opportunities through circular resource flows.
This document provides information about urban development projects in Stockholm, Sweden, including Hammarby Sjöstad and Stockholm Royal Seaport. It notes that Hammarby Sjöstad was developed between 1995-2017 to house 25,000 residents and 10,000 jobs through sustainable design principles like district heating, renewable energy sources, green spaces, and public transportation access. Stockholm Royal Seaport, currently under development from 2009-2030, aims to house 22,000 residents and create 30,000 jobs with even stricter sustainability targets around energy use, emissions, and climate change adaptation. Both projects emphasize integrated planning between developers and the city to achieve environmental goals.
The document outlines several case studies of organizations in Devon that have implemented low carbon initiatives. It provides details on renewable energy projects through Renewable Energy for Devon including installing renewable energy systems at 109 sites. Additionally, it describes specific low carbon projects at organizations like Hatherleigh Community Centre, Natsley Farm, Tiki International Plastics, Skern Lodge, Devonport Dockyard, and Hogsmill Tavern that have reduced energy use and carbon emissions while lowering costs.
This document provides an overview of renewable energy cooperatives and projects in Europe that aim to put common and public goods like solar and wind energy in the hands of local communities. It discusses the REScoop.eu federation which supports these citizen groups and cooperatives across Europe. Specific projects mentioned include REScoop 20-20-20, MECISE, and WISE Power. Case studies from Austria, Denmark, Greece, and other countries are also summarized.
Resource recovery r3 water brussel 30052017 alice fermontAlice Fermont
Presentation about challenges connected to water and innovative solutions at Waternet, a water cycle company. Focus is on resource recovery, energy reduction and reduction of CO2.
Energy Communities Tipperary Coop clg - our stories 2020Gearóid Fitzgibbon
The document summarizes the work of the Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative (ECTC) which represents 8 community energy teams in Tipperary, Ireland. Over the period from 2011-2018, ECTC invested €8.5 million, with €4.5 million from SEAI funding, to upgrade 658 homes and 21 community buildings with energy efficiency measures. Upgrades included attic and wall insulation, window and door replacements, heating system upgrades, and renewable energy installations. ECTC statistics show the increasing number of homes and buildings upgraded each year, as well as rising energy savings and project spending. Challenges moving forward include balancing costs with social goals, managing tight project timelines, and adapting to changing economic
Green & Gold - a look into Ireland's Sustainable FutureIBM S&D
How energy compares, where it all started, what alternative resources do we have, what\'s left of the conventional stuff, the importance of conscious choices, is going nuclear a real option and what does this all have to do with Ireland?
The Westmill project is a cooperative-owned wind farm located on an organic farm in Swindon, UK. It consists of 5 wind turbines that generate enough electricity to power over 2,500 homes. The wind farm was built between 2007-2008 with funding from over 2,500 cooperative members and a loan. It generates close to £1 million per year in revenue by selling electricity to local green energy suppliers.
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy's manager Preben Maegaard is giving a speech about the decentralized nature of Thisted's energy succes. 100 % Sustainable renewable energy for the entire community.
Two advanced sludge digestion facilities using thermal hydrolysis technology have been built at Crossness and Beckton sewage treatment works near London. The facilities process sewage sludge through thermal hydrolysis before anaerobic digestion to increase treatment capacity, operational flexibility, and produce Class A biosolids and renewable energy from biogas. Each facility can treat over 36,500 tonnes of dry solids per year. Sludge is processed through thermal hydrolysis reactors before digestion and dewatering to produce biogas for electricity generation and biosolids for agricultural use.
This document discusses plans for developing community renewable energy projects in East Sussex, UK, including biogas plants. It summarizes that a proposed biogas plant in Hastings could treat 10,000 tonnes of food waste annually to produce electricity for 850 homes as well as heat and fertilizer. The plant faces risks but could benefit the community through job creation, lower energy bills, and annual dividends paid to a community energy cooperative. The document encourages signing up as a founder member of the Energise Sussex Coast cooperative to help pioneer local and sustainable solutions to energy problems in the region.
The document discusses Cofely District Energy, a company that owns and operates some of the largest district energy schemes in the UK. It operates schemes in cities like Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and London that collectively save over 100,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The company develops, operates, and expands district energy schemes daily. It is also a member of the UK District Energy Association.
Seminar series in Portsmouth. Sustainability and health. Including issues and actions for Portsmouth, how to engage the next generation and case study from Birmingham
Presentation by Philip Coombes, Commercial Manager, Associated British Ports (ABP) Hull & Goole.
Delivered to ITS Masters students:
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/courses/masters/itslectureseries/
Renewables East is a non-profit company established in 2003 to promote renewable energy targets in the region. It has two main objectives: meeting regional renewables targets and creating new jobs and economic opportunities through renewable energy innovation. The organization has offices in UEA and Peterborough and expects turnover to increase to £2-4 million by 2008-2009. Renewables East commissioned a study responding to the regional renewable energy strategy and identifying the potential for 25,000 new jobs and over £1 billion in economic growth by 2020 through expanded renewable energy development in the region, especially in offshore wind.
Portsmouth Water Limited is working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. This will require transitioning to low emissions vehicles, implementing water and energy saving measures, reducing process emissions, increasing renewable power generation, and using green gas. As a water company, they have fewer options than other utilities to help achieve net zero. Portsmouth Water is exploring installing solar panels at 11 treatment sites, which could generate 25% of their power needs. They are also committed to planting trees as part of the water industry's pledge to plant 11 million trees by 2030 to capture carbon and provide other environmental benefits. However, identifying suitable land and overcoming practical challenges will be important to meeting this tree planting commitment.
This document summarizes lessons learned from four successful community heating schemes in the UK. It discusses engaging carefully with residents through home visits and information days to gain support. It also suggests considering alternative energy sources, like solar energy used for a 137-flat development in Kingston that reduced emissions. Additionally, it recommends off-site production of boiler systems to minimize downtime during upgrades. Finally, it advises designing schemes with the potential for expansion to surrounding areas.
Turning Waste into a Resource - James Pike, Suez EnvironementGo Green
Suez Environnement is a global waste management company that operates in 70 countries. In the UK, it has significant waste infrastructure assets in the South West, including materials recovery facilities, a waste plastic to fuel plant, and an energy recovery center. Suez is developing an "eco park" called the Bristol Resource Recovery Park that will centralize waste recovery processes and include a thermal treatment facility. The company aims to create a circular economy and maximize the resources recovered from waste.
Similar to Kate Royston, SevernNet, Go Green Business Breakfast, The Circular Economy, 2 Dec 2015, St Mary Redcliffe Church (20)
The document summarizes the construction of a new building for Aardman Animations in Bristol to update their workspace. The building was designed to transform an existing car park into a flexible office and studio space to bring creative staff together while making the space more sustainable and energy efficient. Through passive design strategies like orientation, shading, ventilation and efficient lighting systems, the building achieved significant energy reductions while being completed on budget and on time through collaboration between Aardman, the architect, engineers and contractor.
The document announces a Travel & Transport Business Breakfast event to take place on November 15, 2016 at the Future Economy Centre. The event will feature presentations from transportation leaders in Bristol on embedding good transport practices, and a Q&A session. Several upcoming sustainability-focused events are also advertised, including networking at Aardman Animations and a workshop on business benefits of strategic sustainability.
Bristol Green Capital Partnership Good Transport SlidesGo Green
The Bristol Green Capital Partnership is a collaboration of 9 city organizations committed to continuing the work started during Bristol's designation as the European Green Capital in 2015. Led by a CEO and two other staff members, the partnership has over 800 cross-sector members, primarily from private businesses. It works across 5 themes - energy, food, nature, transport, and resources - to achieve the vision of a sustainable Bristol with a high quality of life for all. Specific initiatives include collaborating with Sustrans on sustainable transport planning and hosting regular events to engage members and the public.
The document outlines the REPLICATE project which aims to increase access to 32 electric bikes and 6 electric vehicles in the Ashley, Easton & Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Partnership area of Bristol. The goals are to improve health and wellbeing, enable better access to training and employment, and reduce CO2 emissions. More information can be found on the Connecting Bristol and REPLICATE project websites.
The document provides information about an individual, Jon Usher. It states that he holds the position of Head of Partnerships for England South. No other details are given about Jon Usher or the organization in the brief document.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to sustainable development and travel. It has implemented numerous initiatives to promote more sustainable travel among staff and visitors, including expanding cycling infrastructure and promoting carpooling. Surveys track progress in shifting modes of transport. Future plans focus on further encouraging walking and carsharing, as well as improving facilities to support more sustainable travel choices.
This document provides tips for improving workplace wellbeing from zero to hero. It recommends finding like-minded colleagues, downloading a free wellbeing guide, and partnering with trusted wellbeing organizations. The top tips include finding your reasons for improving wellbeing, taking a grassroots approach to gain support, inviting rather than demanding changes, focusing on employees' needs, addressing any concerns positively, and continually involving employees. The document is sponsored by Stride Treglown architecture firm, which achieved excellence in all areas of a wellbeing charter and has high staff engagement.
This document promotes various sports and physical activity programs available for workplaces through Wesport, including table tennis, squash, softball, badminton, and inter-workplace competitions organized with Business West and The Initiative. It also advertises a free online physical activity tracker on the Wesport website with challenges, leaderboards, and news/events to encourage activity among employees and workplaces. Contact information is provided for Lisa Wood at Wesport for more details.
Justin Jones from Nuffield Health presented on current trends in workplace wellbeing. The presentation discussed how the environment is going through significant change with NHS deficits, an aging population, and staffing shortages being some of the key challenges. It also examined the traditional medical model and highlighted the need to focus on behaviors, culture, and utilizing novel tests to better assess stress and resilience. The presentation argued for a new approach centered around behavior change and risk stratification to improve outcomes.
Challenges of implementing health & wellbeing into modern life v8 16 10 16Go Green
This document discusses the challenges of implementing health and wellbeing into modern living. It notes that modern life can make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle due to factors like constant communication, an instant gratification mindset, high health expectations, lack of contentment, prioritizing rights over responsibilities, and easy access to unhealthy food, lack of activity, drugs and alcohol. It then outlines recommendations for diet, exercise, managing stress and mental health, self-care, supportive therapies, and prompt medical care to help address these challenges and support overall health and wellbeing.
This document introduces a board game called "What's In Your Box?" designed to help businesses and organizations improve their resilience and emergency preparedness. The game uses scenarios and prompts to get participants thinking through practical planning for risks like fires, floods or other disruptions. Discussing responses as a group helps build understanding and identify collaborative solutions. It is meant to make resilience planning easy, enjoyable and effective. Participants end up with different ideas for their ideal emergency preparation box tailored to their needs, which can save money while promoting well-being. More information is available at the website listed or at an upcoming workshop on business resilience.
An organization achieved excellence in all eight standards of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter in 2015 and was awarded most improved for its happy and healthy program in 2016. It achieved 82% staff engagement levels and an average of only two days of sickness absence per person through initiatives like inviting consultants in for discussions, providing a free workplace wellbeing guide, and showcasing its wellbeing program during Healthy City Week in October 2016.
The document summarizes green retrofits and workplace changes at Bristol City Hall. It discusses:
1) A major investment to modernize the building, maximize its use, and ethically dispose of 3000 furniture items.
2) Creating a modern and productive workforce through choice, empowerment, and appropriate tools.
3) Aligning cultural levers like strategy, structure, skills, and shared values to enable behavioral changes away from traditional practices.
Alec French Architects presented on their green retrofit of Bristol City Hall. The retrofit aimed to reduce the building's carbon emissions through improvements to renewable energy systems, natural ventilation, daylighting, heating controls, and artificial lighting. The architects emphasized stakeholder engagement and understanding the heritage building to ensure the retrofit complied with conservation policies. The retrofit was part of Bristol's broader workplace program to transform and consolidate services while achieving financial savings.
This document summarizes the Better Bristol Crowdfunding Campaign. It provides information on crowdfunding types like equity, lending, rewards, and community shares. It then discusses how the Better Bristol campaign worked, delivering coaching to projects and hosting workshops. The campaign raised over £174,000 from 28 projects and provided benefits like marketing, validation of ideas, and advocates for the projects. A case study on Leeds Bread is also mentioned.
This presentation discusses wellbeing in the workplace. It defines wellbeing and notes its importance. Statistics are provided showing low employee engagement, productivity and talent issues related to poor wellbeing. Benefits of improving wellbeing, like reduced absenteeism and increased productivity, are presented. The presentation discusses different employee workstyles and suitable work settings and activities. It concludes with simple good practices for improving workplace environment, flexibility, emotional and physical wellbeing.
How does your environment impact your pefromance?Go Green
The document discusses how the built environment can impact human performance and productivity. It argues that designing spaces where people are healthier, happier, and more productive can benefit businesses through increased sales, occupancy rates, and productivity while reducing costs like staff turnover. The document advocates taking a holistic approach to design by considering factors like health, well-being, and sustainability, and asserts that intelligent design incorporating these factors can measurably improve a company's bottom line over the long term.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
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Circular
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Hamburg Belfast
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City’s Waste
Electricity (1m MWh pa)
Heat
Steam
Amsterdam Energy Company co-located with Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
STP Bio-gas
Sludge
Westpoort
Warmte (WPW)
Heat & power
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Greenmills bio-refinery
- Closed loop bio-diesel (100k tonnes)
and bio-gas (25m m3)
- Electricity and heat to WPW
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phosphorous rich
waste to fertiliser
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