Getting started in sustainability webinar (08 15 11)219GreenConnect
Learn how your business can run more sustainably. Getting started is easier than you think with convenient programs from the Delta Institute such as a free initial audit and their green purchasing program.
Green purchasing, also known as environmentally preferable purchasing or green procurement, refers to purchasing products and services that have less of an environmental impact over their lifecycle compared to other options. This includes factors like raw material sourcing, production, use, and disposal. Basic principles of green purchasing are to consider need before buying, evaluate environmental impacts of a product's full lifecycle, select suppliers committed to sustainability, collect data on products' environmental performance, and promote sustainability in the supply chain. Implementing an effective green purchasing program involves gaining organizational support, conducting a self-assessment, setting goals, developing a strategy, piloting initiatives, full implementation, and sustaining efforts over time. Benefits include environmental protection, health improvements, positive
Jci Eei 2009 Master Deck Final Final For Showguest0b091a
- The document summarizes the key findings from the 2009 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. It discusses increasing interest in energy efficiency but tempered investment levels due to economic and regulatory uncertainty. It also outlines the top efficiency measures facilities are taking like switching to efficient lighting and adjusting HVAC controls. Speakers from organizations like Oak Ridge National Labs and the Empire State Building discuss case studies of energy efficiency projects.
The posted presentation is an attempt to inculcate knowledge about the Green Public Procurement Policy as a whole while primarily focusing on its coming into existence in India and the Indian policies thus adopted.
The following presentation has been submitted under the guidance of our esteemed faculty of Sustainable Engineering Dr. Sachin Mandavgane, Chemical Engineering Dept., VNIT, Nagpur.
Green purchasing training presentation july 2012harryfricke
The document discusses green purchasing and defines what constitutes a green purchase according to Moonee Valley's criteria. It provides examples to illustrate the criteria. A green purchase is one that meets at least one of four criteria: 1) goods from a green supplier, 2) goods that green the business, 3) services from a green provider, or 4) services that green the business. The key aspects are that a green purchase must be an improvement over current practices and preferably meet best practices. The definition is meant to be flexible enough to accommodate progress toward more sustainable options.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Making the Business Case: Measuring the Economic Outcomes o...SPLCouncil
Slides from Julia Wolfe, Director of Environmental Purchasing, Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Operational, presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
Getting started in sustainability webinar (08 15 11)219GreenConnect
Learn how your business can run more sustainably. Getting started is easier than you think with convenient programs from the Delta Institute such as a free initial audit and their green purchasing program.
Green purchasing, also known as environmentally preferable purchasing or green procurement, refers to purchasing products and services that have less of an environmental impact over their lifecycle compared to other options. This includes factors like raw material sourcing, production, use, and disposal. Basic principles of green purchasing are to consider need before buying, evaluate environmental impacts of a product's full lifecycle, select suppliers committed to sustainability, collect data on products' environmental performance, and promote sustainability in the supply chain. Implementing an effective green purchasing program involves gaining organizational support, conducting a self-assessment, setting goals, developing a strategy, piloting initiatives, full implementation, and sustaining efforts over time. Benefits include environmental protection, health improvements, positive
Jci Eei 2009 Master Deck Final Final For Showguest0b091a
- The document summarizes the key findings from the 2009 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. It discusses increasing interest in energy efficiency but tempered investment levels due to economic and regulatory uncertainty. It also outlines the top efficiency measures facilities are taking like switching to efficient lighting and adjusting HVAC controls. Speakers from organizations like Oak Ridge National Labs and the Empire State Building discuss case studies of energy efficiency projects.
The posted presentation is an attempt to inculcate knowledge about the Green Public Procurement Policy as a whole while primarily focusing on its coming into existence in India and the Indian policies thus adopted.
The following presentation has been submitted under the guidance of our esteemed faculty of Sustainable Engineering Dr. Sachin Mandavgane, Chemical Engineering Dept., VNIT, Nagpur.
Green purchasing training presentation july 2012harryfricke
The document discusses green purchasing and defines what constitutes a green purchase according to Moonee Valley's criteria. It provides examples to illustrate the criteria. A green purchase is one that meets at least one of four criteria: 1) goods from a green supplier, 2) goods that green the business, 3) services from a green provider, or 4) services that green the business. The key aspects are that a green purchase must be an improvement over current practices and preferably meet best practices. The definition is meant to be flexible enough to accommodate progress toward more sustainable options.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Making the Business Case: Measuring the Economic Outcomes o...SPLCouncil
Slides from Julia Wolfe, Director of Environmental Purchasing, Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Operational, presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
The document discusses corporate environmentalism and why companies pursue green strategies. It provides examples of companies like Apple, Pepsi, and Coke that have made commitments to renewable energy and reducing water usage. The document suggests that with proper incentives, companies can achieve large gains in sustainability through their existing knowledge of markets and technologies. It examines theories like social license that propose companies improve their environmental performance in order to maintain public trust and acceptance of their operations.
The South Shore Clean Cities coalition works to reduce petroleum use in transportation through the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program. The program promotes the use of alternative fuels like biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas and propane. It also supports technologies like hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles. The South Shore Clean Cities coalition serves northern Indiana and aims to cut petroleum use through local partnerships and outreach initiatives such as a green fleets program and a radio show.
PSC is a financially stable environmental services company that has experienced over 50% revenue growth in the last 5 years. It has 129 locations across the US and over 4,000 employees. PSC offers a wide range of environmental services across three divisions: container services, environmental services, and industrial services. The environmental services division focuses on waste minimization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. PSC is committed to environmental health and safety, customer service, and sustainability.
PWSUSPA 101-Blue RIDGE FINAL VERSION 1 PageLeggio, Joseph
The Blue Ridge Landfill in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania offers permanent disposal services for a wide variety of commercial and industrial waste. It has an award-winning landfill gas-to-energy recovery system that generates electricity from captured methane gas. The landfill provides safe, responsive waste disposal services and accepts many types of municipal solid waste, construction debris, medical waste, and more.
GLOBAL EXTENDED PRODUCERS' RESPONSIBILITY DEVELOPMENTS AND WHAT THEY MEANiQHub
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies are shifting responsibility for post-consumer waste upstream to producers. EPR for packaging is an accepted policy approach worldwide to address environmental impacts of packaging. Producers' organizations (PROs) play an important role in EPR systems by coordinating collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging on behalf of producers. EPR presents both opportunities and challenges for industry, such as shaping legislation and greater access to recycled materials, but also potential cost increases and compliance requirements.
The document introduces green banking guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan for banks and financial institutions. It outlines the regulatory requirements for green banking, including developing environmental risk management procedures and reducing environmental impacts from banks' own operations. It then discusses key concepts of green banking like environmental risk assessment, green business facilitation, and reducing banks' own environmental impact. The roles and responsibilities of different departments in implementing green banking strategies are also covered.
The document discusses the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and opportunities for small businesses to sell green products and services to the government. It provides an overview of the GSA MAS program, participation criteria, benefits of selling green products, and how GSA can help businesses market and sell green offerings to federal, state, and local government agencies. Reporting requirements and various standards and certifications for green products and services are also summarized.
The document introduces green banking guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan for banks and financial institutions. It outlines the regulatory requirements for green banking, including developing policies and procedures to identify, assess, and monitor environmental risks. It defines green banking and culture, and discusses objectives like reducing vulnerability from environmental risks and facilitating sustainable development. Key areas of green banking are identified as environmental risk management, green business facilitation, and reducing banks' own environmental impacts. Roles and responsibilities for implementation are also covered.
Integrating Carbon Offset Revenue in Acquisition StrategyThe Climate Trust
Presentation from Mik McKee of The Climate Trust and Zach Barbane of ecoParnters from the 2016 Land Trust Alliance Road Rally. Information on the state of the carbon markets, how to identify opportunities for land trusts, project examples, and The Climate Trust's pilot carbon investment fund.
The document discusses making business sense of climate change and provides strategies for reducing the environmental impact of conferences and meetings. It provides case studies of the European Medical Congress and ExCeL London conference center that implemented sustainability practices like reducing carbon emissions, using local and sustainable food options, and encouraging public transportation. The outcomes included energy savings, positive PR, new business opportunities, and helping organizations align their sustainability efforts with proven methods and tools.
Sustainability Elements of a Responsible Request for ProposalVivastream
This document provides guidance on creating a responsible request for proposal (RFP) that addresses sustainability. It outlines key elements to include in an RFP such as requiring suppliers to have sustainable forestry practices, clean production processes, strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and increase recycling. The document also recommends resources like environmental assessment tools and templates that can help structure sustainability requirements in an RFP. The goal is to drive continuous improvement, engage suppliers, and promote responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
The workshop covered healthy and sustainable purchasing practices. It discussed how chemicals in products can impact health, and how procurement professionals can help identify and purchase safer alternatives. Examples were provided of initiatives to purchase third-party certified cleaning products, electronics that meet EPEAT standards, and researching safer paint removal methods. Attendees participated in activities discussing resilient flooring procurement and task chair purchases to integrate healthy purchasing principles. The presentation aimed to equip professionals with resources and examples to advance sustainable and healthy purchasing goals.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Matt Prescott, the director of Carbon Limited. It discusses the origins and goals of Carbon Limited, which aims to research personal carbon trading schemes. It describes a pilot project that tracked individuals' fuel purchases in real-time to estimate their carbon emissions. The pilot demonstrated the feasibility of automating personal carbon accounting. Matt Prescott concludes by discussing options for taking the idea of community carbon trading schemes forward, including making local authority or household participation mandatory or voluntary.
The document discusses global climate change and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of the science behind climate change and impacts. It also describes several EPA programs designed to reduce emissions from various sectors like energy, transportation, industry, and buildings. These include partnerships with states, local governments, and businesses to cut emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable practices.
Green Energy Consulting is a UK energy consultancy that specializes in energy procurement, sustainability, and consumption reduction strategies. They offer a range of services including energy management, carbon management, water auditing, energy procurement and risk management, and sustainability certification. Their goal is to help clients reduce energy expenditures, access bespoke services, and increase their green credentials through customized energy solutions and ongoing support.
1. Green supply chain management (GSCM) involves addressing the environmental influence of supply chain activities from procurement to distribution to reverse logistics.
2. Key trends in GSCM include reducing carbon emissions, optimizing supply chain networks, reducing paper usage through automation, and green warehousing practices.
3. Research on GSCM implementation in electronics firms measured practices through manager surveys and found promoting ecodesign, controlling hazardous substances, and expanding product lifespans increased GSCM performance.
Sustainability Elements of a Responsible Request for ProposalVivastream
This document provides guidance on developing environmentally responsible requests for proposals (RFPs) for paper and print procurement. It outlines the business case for sustainability and key elements to address in RFPs, including corporate sustainability policies, certified fiber sourcing, clean production practices, climate impact reduction, and supply chain management. Resources like the Environmental Paper Assessment Tool and DMA Environmental Planning Tool are recommended to help evaluate supplier sustainability performance.
This is an easy to understand presentation on how organizations can procure greener products in order to lower the environmental impacts throughout the value chain. This presentation was made by our chairperson Dr. Prasad Modak at the CII GreenCo Forum held in Mumbai on 27th January 2015.
The document discusses carbon offset mechanisms and markets. It provides an overview of The Climate Trust, a carbon fund manager with expertise in developing climate solutions projects. It then summarizes several carbon pricing programs and markets including cap and trade systems in California and China, as well as offset standards and project types. Specific project examples discussed include livestock digesters, forestry, and nutrient management. Pricing data is provided for compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
The document discusses the critical state of the Earth in 2019, with rising temperatures, sea levels, and extinction risks. It argues that sustainability is not possible without transformative change, and that protecting and restoring biodiversity through measures like halting forest destruction, protecting half of lands/oceans, and restoring degraded ecosystems is key to maintaining a livable climate. Specifically, restoring water cycles through practices like wetland protection is important as carbon follows the water and biodiversity is needed to support healthy water and carbon cycles. The document calls for a shift to prioritizing nature in decision-making to transition to a net carbon sink status through these transformative conservation and restoration measures.
The document provides an overview of an interview preparation workshop. It discusses the purpose of job interviews, typical interview questions, and tips for preparing for, participating in, and following up after an interview. Sample questions include competency, strengths, hypothetical, and technical questions. The document also reviews different types of interviews and provides advice on developing a narrative to highlight one's skills and qualifications using the STAR method.
The document discusses corporate environmentalism and why companies pursue green strategies. It provides examples of companies like Apple, Pepsi, and Coke that have made commitments to renewable energy and reducing water usage. The document suggests that with proper incentives, companies can achieve large gains in sustainability through their existing knowledge of markets and technologies. It examines theories like social license that propose companies improve their environmental performance in order to maintain public trust and acceptance of their operations.
The South Shore Clean Cities coalition works to reduce petroleum use in transportation through the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program. The program promotes the use of alternative fuels like biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas and propane. It also supports technologies like hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles. The South Shore Clean Cities coalition serves northern Indiana and aims to cut petroleum use through local partnerships and outreach initiatives such as a green fleets program and a radio show.
PSC is a financially stable environmental services company that has experienced over 50% revenue growth in the last 5 years. It has 129 locations across the US and over 4,000 employees. PSC offers a wide range of environmental services across three divisions: container services, environmental services, and industrial services. The environmental services division focuses on waste minimization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. PSC is committed to environmental health and safety, customer service, and sustainability.
PWSUSPA 101-Blue RIDGE FINAL VERSION 1 PageLeggio, Joseph
The Blue Ridge Landfill in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania offers permanent disposal services for a wide variety of commercial and industrial waste. It has an award-winning landfill gas-to-energy recovery system that generates electricity from captured methane gas. The landfill provides safe, responsive waste disposal services and accepts many types of municipal solid waste, construction debris, medical waste, and more.
GLOBAL EXTENDED PRODUCERS' RESPONSIBILITY DEVELOPMENTS AND WHAT THEY MEANiQHub
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies are shifting responsibility for post-consumer waste upstream to producers. EPR for packaging is an accepted policy approach worldwide to address environmental impacts of packaging. Producers' organizations (PROs) play an important role in EPR systems by coordinating collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging on behalf of producers. EPR presents both opportunities and challenges for industry, such as shaping legislation and greater access to recycled materials, but also potential cost increases and compliance requirements.
The document introduces green banking guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan for banks and financial institutions. It outlines the regulatory requirements for green banking, including developing environmental risk management procedures and reducing environmental impacts from banks' own operations. It then discusses key concepts of green banking like environmental risk assessment, green business facilitation, and reducing banks' own environmental impact. The roles and responsibilities of different departments in implementing green banking strategies are also covered.
The document discusses the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and opportunities for small businesses to sell green products and services to the government. It provides an overview of the GSA MAS program, participation criteria, benefits of selling green products, and how GSA can help businesses market and sell green offerings to federal, state, and local government agencies. Reporting requirements and various standards and certifications for green products and services are also summarized.
The document introduces green banking guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan for banks and financial institutions. It outlines the regulatory requirements for green banking, including developing policies and procedures to identify, assess, and monitor environmental risks. It defines green banking and culture, and discusses objectives like reducing vulnerability from environmental risks and facilitating sustainable development. Key areas of green banking are identified as environmental risk management, green business facilitation, and reducing banks' own environmental impacts. Roles and responsibilities for implementation are also covered.
Integrating Carbon Offset Revenue in Acquisition StrategyThe Climate Trust
Presentation from Mik McKee of The Climate Trust and Zach Barbane of ecoParnters from the 2016 Land Trust Alliance Road Rally. Information on the state of the carbon markets, how to identify opportunities for land trusts, project examples, and The Climate Trust's pilot carbon investment fund.
The document discusses making business sense of climate change and provides strategies for reducing the environmental impact of conferences and meetings. It provides case studies of the European Medical Congress and ExCeL London conference center that implemented sustainability practices like reducing carbon emissions, using local and sustainable food options, and encouraging public transportation. The outcomes included energy savings, positive PR, new business opportunities, and helping organizations align their sustainability efforts with proven methods and tools.
Sustainability Elements of a Responsible Request for ProposalVivastream
This document provides guidance on creating a responsible request for proposal (RFP) that addresses sustainability. It outlines key elements to include in an RFP such as requiring suppliers to have sustainable forestry practices, clean production processes, strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and increase recycling. The document also recommends resources like environmental assessment tools and templates that can help structure sustainability requirements in an RFP. The goal is to drive continuous improvement, engage suppliers, and promote responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
The workshop covered healthy and sustainable purchasing practices. It discussed how chemicals in products can impact health, and how procurement professionals can help identify and purchase safer alternatives. Examples were provided of initiatives to purchase third-party certified cleaning products, electronics that meet EPEAT standards, and researching safer paint removal methods. Attendees participated in activities discussing resilient flooring procurement and task chair purchases to integrate healthy purchasing principles. The presentation aimed to equip professionals with resources and examples to advance sustainable and healthy purchasing goals.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Matt Prescott, the director of Carbon Limited. It discusses the origins and goals of Carbon Limited, which aims to research personal carbon trading schemes. It describes a pilot project that tracked individuals' fuel purchases in real-time to estimate their carbon emissions. The pilot demonstrated the feasibility of automating personal carbon accounting. Matt Prescott concludes by discussing options for taking the idea of community carbon trading schemes forward, including making local authority or household participation mandatory or voluntary.
The document discusses global climate change and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of the science behind climate change and impacts. It also describes several EPA programs designed to reduce emissions from various sectors like energy, transportation, industry, and buildings. These include partnerships with states, local governments, and businesses to cut emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable practices.
Green Energy Consulting is a UK energy consultancy that specializes in energy procurement, sustainability, and consumption reduction strategies. They offer a range of services including energy management, carbon management, water auditing, energy procurement and risk management, and sustainability certification. Their goal is to help clients reduce energy expenditures, access bespoke services, and increase their green credentials through customized energy solutions and ongoing support.
1. Green supply chain management (GSCM) involves addressing the environmental influence of supply chain activities from procurement to distribution to reverse logistics.
2. Key trends in GSCM include reducing carbon emissions, optimizing supply chain networks, reducing paper usage through automation, and green warehousing practices.
3. Research on GSCM implementation in electronics firms measured practices through manager surveys and found promoting ecodesign, controlling hazardous substances, and expanding product lifespans increased GSCM performance.
Sustainability Elements of a Responsible Request for ProposalVivastream
This document provides guidance on developing environmentally responsible requests for proposals (RFPs) for paper and print procurement. It outlines the business case for sustainability and key elements to address in RFPs, including corporate sustainability policies, certified fiber sourcing, clean production practices, climate impact reduction, and supply chain management. Resources like the Environmental Paper Assessment Tool and DMA Environmental Planning Tool are recommended to help evaluate supplier sustainability performance.
This is an easy to understand presentation on how organizations can procure greener products in order to lower the environmental impacts throughout the value chain. This presentation was made by our chairperson Dr. Prasad Modak at the CII GreenCo Forum held in Mumbai on 27th January 2015.
The document discusses carbon offset mechanisms and markets. It provides an overview of The Climate Trust, a carbon fund manager with expertise in developing climate solutions projects. It then summarizes several carbon pricing programs and markets including cap and trade systems in California and China, as well as offset standards and project types. Specific project examples discussed include livestock digesters, forestry, and nutrient management. Pricing data is provided for compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
The document discusses the critical state of the Earth in 2019, with rising temperatures, sea levels, and extinction risks. It argues that sustainability is not possible without transformative change, and that protecting and restoring biodiversity through measures like halting forest destruction, protecting half of lands/oceans, and restoring degraded ecosystems is key to maintaining a livable climate. Specifically, restoring water cycles through practices like wetland protection is important as carbon follows the water and biodiversity is needed to support healthy water and carbon cycles. The document calls for a shift to prioritizing nature in decision-making to transition to a net carbon sink status through these transformative conservation and restoration measures.
The document provides an overview of an interview preparation workshop. It discusses the purpose of job interviews, typical interview questions, and tips for preparing for, participating in, and following up after an interview. Sample questions include competency, strengths, hypothetical, and technical questions. The document also reviews different types of interviews and provides advice on developing a narrative to highlight one's skills and qualifications using the STAR method.
Myra Schwartz, an environmental planner with the EPA, gave a presentation on water quality and nature-based approaches. She discussed the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. She then provided examples of EPA projects involving rain garden trainings and installations. Schwartz also discussed trends in green jobs and resources available from the EPA, such as training websites and publications. She concluded by taking questions from the audience.
The document is an announcement for the 11th Mass. Green Careers Conference on September 20 at the MassWildlife HQ in Westborough, MA. It discusses how public power utilities can help advance climate action through more localized decision making and investments in green initiatives. Examples provided include completely decarbonizing power supplies by 2022, incentivizing electric vehicles and heat pumps, and creating net-zero communities. The types of jobs available in public power utilities are also listed.
This document describes a class where students work on real-world environmental projects for agencies and organizations. It provides examples of past student projects that include developing plans for using contaminated land for solar energy, advising groups on composting and solar options, drafting a sample environmental justice ordinance, and conducting data analysis on water quality and wastewater for agencies. Students have also worked on projects related to clean energy, recycling, carbon sequestration, lead, and nanomaterials. The class connects students to ongoing work on issues like sustainable agriculture, indigenous land rights, climate change preparation, and waste management.
This document discusses efforts to address a shortage of drinking water operators in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) represents over 1,200 drinking water professionals. There are over 1,700 public water systems in the state that require licensed operators. To attract new operators as half of the current ones retire in the next 5-10 years, MWWA partnered with vocational schools and the state environmental agency to create an internship program. Students received classroom and hands-on training in water treatment processes and safety before interning at local water systems. Both interns and systems benefited from the meaningful experience and training of future operators. Five students from one participating school passed their drinking water license exam.
The document summarizes Richard P. Merson's presentation at the 11th Massachusetts Green Careers Conference on public works green career opportunities. The presentation discusses what public works is and how it affects daily life, the types of professionals that work in public works like engineers and technicians, how public works relates to sustainability and green careers through balancing environmental and economic needs, and resources for finding green jobs in public works fields like the American Public Works Association.
This document provides a summary of professional associations and government entities in Massachusetts with webpages containing job listings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. It groups these resources by sector, including government, environment, water, wildlife, agriculture, buildings, engineering and clean energy. The document encourages exploring these many options to find relevant career resources.
This document discusses the importance of land, specifically trees and forests, for climate solutions and public health. It provides examples of tree planting programs in 14 U.S. cities that improved health outcomes and reduced air pollution. The document also outlines Massachusetts' programs and resources to increase tree canopy cover, improve forest and soil health, encourage sustainable land use, and engage communities and colleges in climate-resilient land stewardship. Quantified data shows that Massachusetts' state forests currently absorb about 16% of the state's emissions through carbon sequestration in above-ground biomass and soils.
ReVision Energy is a certified B-Corporation with over 250 employee owners that designs and installs integrated clean energy systems in Northern New England. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy through solar electric systems combined with air source heat pumps, water heaters, electric vehicle charging, and battery storage to power homes and businesses with solar energy.
This document summarizes the work of Harvard University's Office for Sustainability. It outlines the office's vision to build an inclusive community that contributes to intergenerational well-being. The office's mission is to advance solutions to global challenges through research, education, and empowering stakeholders. It does this work through campus initiatives, partnerships, and translating research into practice. The office has helped reduce Harvard's emissions and energy use while growing campus size.
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.
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.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
2. mass.gov/osd@Mass_OSD 2
• Background
• What are EPP’s
• EO 515
• EPPs on State Wide Contracts (SWC)
• 10 Tips
• Measuring Progress
• Green Cleaners & Commercial Battery Powered Landscape Equipment
EPP Program
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Background
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Operational Services Division
Establish/
manage
Statewide
Contracts (SWC)
•OVM
•SSPP
•SDO
•COMMBUYS
>100 SWC
18 categories,
>$1.5 billion
Eligible Entities:
• Executive
agencies
(required)
• Muni’s
• Public colleges
& universities
• Some non-
profits
Robust EPP
Program
• Dedicated
director
• EO 515
• Annual
reporting
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EPP’s: Products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect
on human health and the environment when compared with
competing products or services that serve the same purpose.
Recycled Content
Less toxic
Energy efficient
Reduce waste
Biodegradable
Conserve water
More durable
Full cost
accounting
Best Value
Contracting
Cost Savings
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Environmentally Preferable Products
Alternative Snow and Ice Products
Alternative Vehicle Technologies
Antifreeze – Remanufactured
Art and Instructional School Supplies, Environmentally
Preferable
Bio-based Lubricants, Equipment and Automotive
Biodiesel
Building Materials and Supplies
Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment, and Supplies,
Environmentally Preferable
Clothing, Environmentally Preferable
Compostable/Bio-degradable Dishware Supplies
Computers, desktop and laptops, new, used and
refurbished
Copiers, Printers, Scanners and Multifunctional Devices
Electrical and Lighting Supplies and Equipment, Energy
Efficient
Fertilizers, Organic and Other Environmentally
Preferable Landscaping Applications
Foodservice Equipment, Environmentally Preferable
Furniture, Environmentally Preferable and
Remanufactured
Heating Oil , B5 Bio-heat
Hospital Supplies, Remanufactured or Used
Landscaping Products, Environmentally Preferable
Lawns and Ground Equipment
Motor Oil, Re-Refined and Other Bio-based Lubricants
Office Supplies
Organic Foods, Dairy, and Baked Goods
Plastic Lumber, Recycled
Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC Supplies
Printed Promotional Products, Environmentally
Preferable
Recycling Containers and Compost Bins
Tire Recycling
Toner Cartridges, Remanufactured
Trash Bags, Plastic, Imprinted, Recycled
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
Vehicle Parts, Remanufactured Motorized Parts
Vehicles, Alternative Fuel
Water: Bottled, Emergency Bottled, Water Filtration
Services, Reverse Osmosis Systems
Water Treatment Technologies, Alternative
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Environmentally Preferable Services
Antifreeze Recycling
Battery Recycling
Computer/Electronics Recycling
Demand Response Services
Document scanning and destruction (recycling)
services
Environmental Consultant, Program
Coordinator, and Planner Services
Energy Consulting Services
Fire Extinguisher Recycling
Fuel Card and Fuel Management Services
Hazardous Waste Recycling
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management for Turf and
Landscaping
Janitorial Services, Environmentally Preferable
Landscaping Services: Irrigation, Tree Trimming,
Catch Basin Cleaning, & Snow Removal
Mattress Recycling
Moving and State Surplus Disposal Services
Oil Waste Recycling
Print, Copy & Mail Services
Propane Tank Recycling
Renewable/Alternative Energy Credit Contract
Scrap Metal, Sale and Disposal
Scrap Tire Removal / Disposal Services
Small Package Delivery Services
Solar Inspection Services
Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Universal Waste, Mercury and Battery Recycling
Vehicle Management Services
Vehicles, Short-term Rental
Windshield and Glass Recycling for Vehicles
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Finding EPPs on SWCs
• Green Awareness for Facility Managers
• EPP Recycling Flyer
• Green Cleaning Products, Programs,
Equipment and Supplies
• Integrated Pest Management
• Furniture, Environmentally Preferable
• Toxics Reduction Task Force
8. Anything that plugs in should be EnergyStar or EPEAT
compliant.
Anything that uses water should consider a
WaterSense label.
Know what your stuff is made of: materials, resources
& equipment.
Fight pests without pesticides.
Remember: “Green is the new clean.”
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Green your fleet – Alternative fuel vehicles,
charging/fueling stations, recycled motor oils, re-
refined antifreeze, non-lead wheel weights.
Build and use clean renewable energy
Use third party certifications and sustainable design
and operations certification programs whenever
possible.
Embrace stewardship.
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Measuring Progress
FY2016 FY2017
Statewide EPP Contract Spend $290,400,000 M (estimated preliminary data)
$287,400,000 M
Cost Savings
• energy efficient office equipment
• water efficient products
$23 M (estimated preliminary data)
$23.4 M
Reduction in Metric Tons of carbon
equivalent (MTCE)
• From energy and water efficient
products
• From using recycled content in
products
160,773 MTCE In process
Waste sent to recycling 53,781 TONS (estimated preliminary data)
32,833 TONS
Note: OSD measures spend based on vendor reported data. All data fluctuates
from year to year based on budgets availability to purchase goods and services.
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Statewide Contract FAC85
Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies
• CT, MA, NH, NY, RI,
PA using contract
• 15 Vendors
• Over 17,000
environmentally
preferable products
available
• All products meet
3d party
environmental
certifications or
recycled content
requirements
• Includes
specifications for
safer sanitizers
and disinfectants
• Vendors provide
certain level of
TA
One-stop shopping for
green products,
equipment and supplies
FAC85 Contract User Guide
EPP Furniture Webpage
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• Zero toxic emissions
• 50% less noise
• No fuel spillage
• No fuel cost
• Less maintenance
• No soil and water pollution
• Zero GHGs
FAC88: Lawns & Grounds, Equipment, Parts, and Services
• Developed spec’s for Commercial Grade
• 4 Vendors
• Worked with Department of Conservation and
Recreation, Mass Aeronautics, Town of Lexington.
• City of Cambridge, UMass Amherst have programs
Statewide Contract FAC88
Lawns & Grounds, Equipment, Parts, and Services Statewide
FAC88 Contract User Guide
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“Every time you spend money,
you’re casting a vote for the
kind of world you want”
Anna Lappe, Sustainable Food Advocate
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Additional Information
• Websites of Interest:
• OSD’s Main Website: www.mass.gov/osd
• EPP’s Main Website: www.mass.gov/epp
• State Surplus Property Office: www.mass.gov/surplus-property-program
• Contract User Guides: www.mass.gov/find-a-statewide-contract-user-guide
• COMMBUYS: Commonwealth’s online procurement marketplace www.commbuys.com
Julia Wolfe
Director, Environmental Purchasing
Operational Services Division
Julia.wolfe@mass.gov
617-502-8836
Maureen Barends
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Operational Services Division
Maureen.Barends@mass.gov
617-720-3155