This presentation (available in both English and Italian) for a regional business conference in Rovereto, Italy describes the growing market for "green" products, identifies business opportunities and sustainability strategies and offers suggestions for regional green strategy development.
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
Green businesses create sustainable economic growth and job opportunities for both high and lower skilled workers, while optimizing the use of natural resources by offering products or services that reduce environmental impacts
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
Green businesses create sustainable economic growth and job opportunities for both high and lower skilled workers, while optimizing the use of natural resources by offering products or services that reduce environmental impacts
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
Renewable Specialty Chemicals: Potential Applications to Commercialize Indust...Kumaraguru Veerasamy
Renewable chemicals are derived from renewable sources. Also referred to as 'bio-based chemicals', they have a lower carbon footprint. They are used widely as a direct substitution of conventional petrol-based chemicals, and the applications of renewable chemicals are vast. These slides discuss the shifting of market sentiments towards renewable resources to produce everyday household goods, including applications of specialty chemicals.
Jochem 2002 Steps towards a 2000 Watt-Society Ex Summmorosini1952
Jochem E. et al (2002) Steps towards a 2000 Watt-Society. Developing a White Paper on Research & Development of Energy-Efficient Technologies - Executive Summary - 19 p.
Executive summary
In the coming decades, the threat and consequences of
climate change and of the re-concentration of crude oil
production in the Near East will compel industrialised nations
to make much more efficient use of energy. R&D that helps
realise energy efficiency potentials is likely to be regarded as
important in scientific, entrepreneurial, and political realms.
Demand for highly energy-efficient technologies will rise
steeply, and firms that can provide them will prosper. The
identification of energy-efficient technologies and related
energy conservation potentials undertaken in this pre-study is
a first step toward designing a R&D strategy that is consistent
with the need to evolve towards a 2000 Watt per capita society.
Reaching this level by 2050 implies reducing primary energy
use from 1200 to 460 PJ per year, despite a projected 65%
economic expansion.
Jochem, Eberhard; Favrat, Daniel; Hungerbühler, Konrad; Spreng, Daniel; von Rohr, Philippe-Rudolf; Wokaun, Alexander; Zimmermann, Mark
Energy X.0 encapsulates the visions for such a revolution in the energy systems considering the technological progress and the need for a revolution to save our planet.
Frauke Urban: Low carbon innovation in China – Prospects, Politics and PracticeSTEPS Centre
Presentation given by Frauke Urban (SOAS) at the University of Münster, January 2015
Part of the STEPS affiliate project on Low Carbon Innovation in China. Website: http://steps-centre.org/project/low-carbon-china
Towards sustainable industrialization the role of eco-industrial parks in e...Berihu Assefa Gebrehiwot
My presentation is structured as follows:
1. Country context & background
2. What motivates Ethiopia's transition to eco-industrial parks (EIPs)
3. Where does Ethiopia stand now in terms of its implementation of EIPs?
4. Capturing the full benefits of EIPs – next steps?
John Urry: Innovating Low Carbon Mobility FuturesSTEPS Centre
A presentation given by Professor John Urry, Director, Centre for Mobilities Research, Lancaster University, at the IN-EAST conference, University of Duisberg-Essen, November 2013. The presentation draws on Prof. Urry's 2013 book, Societies Beyond Oil: Oil Dregs and Social Futures. It is also relevant for his project: Low Carbon Innovation in China - Prospects, Politics and Pratice. Find out more: http://steps-centre.org/project/low-carbon-china
Sustainable energy for whom? Governing pro-poor pathways to low carbon energy...STEPS Centre
David Ockwell and Robert Byrne (University of Sussex/ STEPS Centre) gave this presentation at King's College London on 25 February 2014 as part of the Environment, Politics and Development Research Group seminar series.
Despite the potential development benefits of low carbon energy technologies, existing international policy has failed to deliver against the needs of low income countries or poor and marginalised people therein. This seminar presents (and seeks feedback on) preliminary findings from a CDKN-funded project on off-grid solar electrical services in Kenya (see http://steps-centre.org/project/low_carbon_development/ ). Utilising the STEPS Centre’s Pathways Approach, it is argued that the failure of existing policy stems from its tendency to frame low carbon development as a problem of financing low carbon hardware transfer to developing countries. Alternative conceptual framings, building on insights from innovation studies and socio-technical transitions, applied to in-depth historical analysis of the successful adoption of off-grid solar in Kenya, suggest neither hardware financing policies nor the free market are likely to result in widespread uptake of low carbon energy technologies amongst poor countries and poor people therein. Instead, interventions should seek to act as “innovation system builders” with an explicit focus on building inclusive innovation systems via a range of specific capacity building approaches.
Dr David Ockwell is a Senior Lecturer in the Dept of Geography at the University of Sussex and co-convenes the STEPS Centre’s energy and climate domain. He’s also affiliated to the Sussex Energy Group and the Tyndall Centre. David’s research focuses on low carbon development with particular recent emphasis on the implications of international policy in terms of poverty and social justice.
Dr Rob Byrne is a Research Fellow in SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research) at the University of Sussex. He co-convenes the STEPS Centre’s energy and climate domain with David and is also affiliated to the Sussex Energy Group and the Tyndall Centre. Rob’s research focuses on low carbon development with a particular empirical focus on off-grid solar electrical services in East Africa where he has worked both as a practitioner installing solar home systems as well as conducting academic research on this issue
Circular Economies Case Studies - Softmatter VenturesAishah Avdiu
One of the most impactful ways to deploy capital is to direct investment toward disruptive technologies which reduce waste. In this white paper, we explore case study startups in waste-to-energy, consumer software, and bio-fabrication industries and their potential to continue the path toward total sustainability.
Softmatter Venture Capital, 2018
softmatter.vc
Bill St. Arnaud is the Director of Network Projects for CANARIE. He spoke on Session 7: The Internet and The Planet We Call Home at the Freedom to Connect 2009 conference.
If you'd like more info about the conference, see
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
Failed Clean Energy Policies - Ontario - Wynne and McGuintypaul young cpa, cga
This presentation looks at failed clean technology policies in Ontario. The same people that implemented FIT program in Ontario are now developing a federal policy when it comes to clean technology.
Renewable Specialty Chemicals: Potential Applications to Commercialize Indust...Kumaraguru Veerasamy
Renewable chemicals are derived from renewable sources. Also referred to as 'bio-based chemicals', they have a lower carbon footprint. They are used widely as a direct substitution of conventional petrol-based chemicals, and the applications of renewable chemicals are vast. These slides discuss the shifting of market sentiments towards renewable resources to produce everyday household goods, including applications of specialty chemicals.
Jochem 2002 Steps towards a 2000 Watt-Society Ex Summmorosini1952
Jochem E. et al (2002) Steps towards a 2000 Watt-Society. Developing a White Paper on Research & Development of Energy-Efficient Technologies - Executive Summary - 19 p.
Executive summary
In the coming decades, the threat and consequences of
climate change and of the re-concentration of crude oil
production in the Near East will compel industrialised nations
to make much more efficient use of energy. R&D that helps
realise energy efficiency potentials is likely to be regarded as
important in scientific, entrepreneurial, and political realms.
Demand for highly energy-efficient technologies will rise
steeply, and firms that can provide them will prosper. The
identification of energy-efficient technologies and related
energy conservation potentials undertaken in this pre-study is
a first step toward designing a R&D strategy that is consistent
with the need to evolve towards a 2000 Watt per capita society.
Reaching this level by 2050 implies reducing primary energy
use from 1200 to 460 PJ per year, despite a projected 65%
economic expansion.
Jochem, Eberhard; Favrat, Daniel; Hungerbühler, Konrad; Spreng, Daniel; von Rohr, Philippe-Rudolf; Wokaun, Alexander; Zimmermann, Mark
Energy X.0 encapsulates the visions for such a revolution in the energy systems considering the technological progress and the need for a revolution to save our planet.
Frauke Urban: Low carbon innovation in China – Prospects, Politics and PracticeSTEPS Centre
Presentation given by Frauke Urban (SOAS) at the University of Münster, January 2015
Part of the STEPS affiliate project on Low Carbon Innovation in China. Website: http://steps-centre.org/project/low-carbon-china
Towards sustainable industrialization the role of eco-industrial parks in e...Berihu Assefa Gebrehiwot
My presentation is structured as follows:
1. Country context & background
2. What motivates Ethiopia's transition to eco-industrial parks (EIPs)
3. Where does Ethiopia stand now in terms of its implementation of EIPs?
4. Capturing the full benefits of EIPs – next steps?
John Urry: Innovating Low Carbon Mobility FuturesSTEPS Centre
A presentation given by Professor John Urry, Director, Centre for Mobilities Research, Lancaster University, at the IN-EAST conference, University of Duisberg-Essen, November 2013. The presentation draws on Prof. Urry's 2013 book, Societies Beyond Oil: Oil Dregs and Social Futures. It is also relevant for his project: Low Carbon Innovation in China - Prospects, Politics and Pratice. Find out more: http://steps-centre.org/project/low-carbon-china
Sustainable energy for whom? Governing pro-poor pathways to low carbon energy...STEPS Centre
David Ockwell and Robert Byrne (University of Sussex/ STEPS Centre) gave this presentation at King's College London on 25 February 2014 as part of the Environment, Politics and Development Research Group seminar series.
Despite the potential development benefits of low carbon energy technologies, existing international policy has failed to deliver against the needs of low income countries or poor and marginalised people therein. This seminar presents (and seeks feedback on) preliminary findings from a CDKN-funded project on off-grid solar electrical services in Kenya (see http://steps-centre.org/project/low_carbon_development/ ). Utilising the STEPS Centre’s Pathways Approach, it is argued that the failure of existing policy stems from its tendency to frame low carbon development as a problem of financing low carbon hardware transfer to developing countries. Alternative conceptual framings, building on insights from innovation studies and socio-technical transitions, applied to in-depth historical analysis of the successful adoption of off-grid solar in Kenya, suggest neither hardware financing policies nor the free market are likely to result in widespread uptake of low carbon energy technologies amongst poor countries and poor people therein. Instead, interventions should seek to act as “innovation system builders” with an explicit focus on building inclusive innovation systems via a range of specific capacity building approaches.
Dr David Ockwell is a Senior Lecturer in the Dept of Geography at the University of Sussex and co-convenes the STEPS Centre’s energy and climate domain. He’s also affiliated to the Sussex Energy Group and the Tyndall Centre. David’s research focuses on low carbon development with particular recent emphasis on the implications of international policy in terms of poverty and social justice.
Dr Rob Byrne is a Research Fellow in SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research) at the University of Sussex. He co-convenes the STEPS Centre’s energy and climate domain with David and is also affiliated to the Sussex Energy Group and the Tyndall Centre. Rob’s research focuses on low carbon development with a particular empirical focus on off-grid solar electrical services in East Africa where he has worked both as a practitioner installing solar home systems as well as conducting academic research on this issue
Circular Economies Case Studies - Softmatter VenturesAishah Avdiu
One of the most impactful ways to deploy capital is to direct investment toward disruptive technologies which reduce waste. In this white paper, we explore case study startups in waste-to-energy, consumer software, and bio-fabrication industries and their potential to continue the path toward total sustainability.
Softmatter Venture Capital, 2018
softmatter.vc
Bill St. Arnaud is the Director of Network Projects for CANARIE. He spoke on Session 7: The Internet and The Planet We Call Home at the Freedom to Connect 2009 conference.
If you'd like more info about the conference, see
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
Failed Clean Energy Policies - Ontario - Wynne and McGuintypaul young cpa, cga
This presentation looks at failed clean technology policies in Ontario. The same people that implemented FIT program in Ontario are now developing a federal policy when it comes to clean technology.
The chicago region's green economic opportunitiesRWVentures
This report, written jointly by RW Ventures and Innovation Network for Communities, explores opportunities for Chicago area firms arising from the increasing market demand for energy and resource efficient products and services. The first part of the report describes the project's cluster approach, outlining the theory behind cluster-driven economic growth and identifying the particular criteria used to select promising clusters for the project. Using these criteria, the report narrows from many green sectors of opportunity to the one--energy efficient lighting--ultimately chosen to illustrate green cluster development. The second part of the report digs deeper into the energy efficient (EE) lighting sector, providing an overview of the industry and its current trends and dynamics. The report ends with recommendations for development of Chicago's EE Lighting sector as well as strategies for regional green economic development more broadly. Also available for download are an executive summary of the report produced by Metropolis Strategies and a copy of Bob Weissbourd's presentation based on the report.
A presentation emphasizing the need to focus on skill development in occupations that people have already trained in rather than relying on the creation of new green jobs.
GLOBE Advisors - British Columbia’s Clean Energy Supply & Storage Sector Mark...GLOBE Series
Powering the Business of the Environment
GLOBE Advisors is a boutique sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in providing project management, partnership development, market research, and strategic consulting services. We invite you to explore our website to find out how GLOBE Advisors can assist your organization with its strategic goals and objectives
www.globeadvisors.ca
Advancing Opportunities for Business and the Environment
GLOBE Advisors, a subsidiary of the Vancouver-based not-for-profit GLOBE Foundation, was established in response to an increasing demand for project-based sustainability consulting services in the environmental business sector.
The "GLOBE" name was established in 1990 and has become a recognized brand, both in Canada and internationally, with respect to the "business of the environment" - due in large part to the GLOBE Series of Conferences and Trade Fair Exhibitions held in Vancouver every two years and organized by the not-for-profit GLOBE Foundation.
In 2012, the company's President and CEO, Dr. John Wiebe, was recognized as one of Canada's "Clean 16" for his outstanding contributions to clean capitalism.
Our philosophy? Environmental challenges bring enormous opportunity for the business sector. Moreover, companies can do well by doing good for the environment, without sacrificing their bottom lines.
Our three guiding principles:
-Environmental problems are business opportunities.
-Companies that can provide clean technologies and solutions will prosper.
-Proactive organizations that embrace environmental sustainability will be more competitive.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Similar to The Energy of the Future for the Economy of the Present: Business Opportunities in the Green Economy (English) (20)
This presentation, prepared for CEOs for Cities’ annual meeting, explores some of the key findings that have emerged from the literature on the role of cities in the national economy and on the drivers of urban economic growth. Based on these findings, we extrapolate seven broad principles for urban policy and suggest several related strategies for city and regional economic development.
Delivered at the Winter meeting of the Mayor's Innovation Project, this presentation considers the questions that regions should answer in order to understand their unique opportunities for economic growth.
The South Bend presentation was delivered at the first ever South Bend Economic Summit, co-hosted by the Mayor of South Bend, and the heads of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County and the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth.
Positioning Your Neighborhood for Economic Development: Advanced TrainingRWVentures
Delivered by RW Ventures, Chicago TREND and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, this pair of training sessions were designed to help communities pursuing retail, industrial land use, small business or other economic development projects think more strategically about how those efforts can align with and leverage other local development activities. The morning session used a case study from Columbus to illustrate how the viability of a retail project can be informed and enhanced by interrelated strategies to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. The afternoon session used an industrial land redevelopment case study from Atlanta to explore how to connect regional industrial opportunities to neighborhood assets and development - sometimes referred to as "economic place-making."
"Originally developed as a two-day training for HUD Choice Neighborhood program grantees, this presentation was delivered to grantees from NeighborWorks America's Catalytic Grant Program. The training presents the rationale and structure of a new approach to comprehensive neighborhood economic development: ""neighborhood business planning."" After walking through the effects and implications of the transition to the knowledge economy, the presentation provides a framework for seeing neighborhoods as dynamic systems whose role in the economy is to develop and deploy assets (e.g., workers, businesses) into larger markets.
An overview of neighborhood types and their unique roles within regions follows, along with data on the typical trajectories of different neighborhood types. Sections on each of five market levers (human capital, clusters, innovation and entrepreneurship, urban growth form and governance) show how the development of neighborhood goals, market analysis, strategies and initiatives can create neighborhoods of opportunity in connection with their region. Local-facing issues like housing, retail and other amenities are examined in relation to their effect on creating neighborhoods of choice that certain populations are attracted to, influencing a neighborhood's type and trajectory. The presentation concludes with an overview of the most comprehensive application of neighborhood business planning to-date: the Greater Chatham Initiative."
Economic Place-making: How to Develop a "Neighborhood Business Plan"RWVentures
Developed as part of a two-day training for planning and implementation grantees from HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program, this presentation walks through the logic and structure of a new approach to comprehensive neighborhood economic development: "neighborhood business planning." It begins by describing the changes taking place in the knowledge economy, which present opportunities for metropolitan areas and especially urban neighborhoods, and suggest a new approach: neighborhood business planning. The presentation then offers a framework for understanding neighborhoods as dynamic systems whose economic function is to develop and deploy their assets into larger markets.
Market-Based Development to Win the War on PovertyRWVentures
Prepared for the Chicago Federal Executive Board, this presentation assesses the nation's progress over the last 50 years and suggests a new framework for winning the "War on Poverty." Finding that welfare programs have significantly reduced absolute poverty but are inadequate to combat rapidly growing relative poverty, the presentation proposes a new market-based approach that leverages, rather than supplants, next economy markets to bring under-invested people and places back into the economic mainstream. The presentation concludes with principles for designing the federal government's role in this new effort.
Dynamic Neighborhood Taxonomy: New Tools for the Field RWVentures
This Power Point, prepared for the UMI Forum on “Connecting Communities”, includes a short background section on the Dynamic Neighborhood Taxonomy project and its initial findings, and then previews some of the new tools that the project is developing.
Dynamic Neighborhoods: New Tools for Community and Economic DevelopmentRWVentures
The Dynamic Neighborhood Taxonomy (DNT) project provides new analysis on how urban neighborhoods operate, how they change over time, what factors determine their success and how these dynamics vary across different types of neighborhoods. In doing so, the project also created a new generation of analytic tools for businesses, investors, funders, governments and community development practitioners to use in better targeting investments and interventions in urban communities. The findings and tools from this major three-year collaborative project, sponsored by Living Cities, are detailed in an Executive Summary, Report and Appendices.
Driving Regional Economic Growth: Opportunities for Cook CountyRWVentures
This presentation, delivered by Bob Weissbourd to the Economic Development Foundations Working Group of Cook County, provides an overview of how the different pieces of the economy fit together and how to understand them in the regional context. The bulk of the presentation specifically examines the Chicago region's economy and suggests ways in which Cook County might support economic development through actions in its own businesses, in its economic development programming and through new initiatives and partnerships.
City Vitals: How Do We Measure the Success of Cities?RWVentures
This short slide deck was created in response to a presentation by Joe Cortright at CEOs for Cities Fall 2011 Meeting concerning metrics of city vitality. Highlighting the importance of determining the right information resources for the particular purpose, the presentation compares the City Vitals framework with the Metropolitan Business Planning framework, and recommends factors of the regional economy for practitioners to think about.
Chicago TREND (Transforming Retail Economics of Neighborhood Development) combines innovative predictive analytics, deal brokering and financial products to support "retail on the leading edge" of emerging neighborhood markets. The new initiative - including partnerships with ICSC, Nielsen, Econsult Solutions and leading retailers and developers - aims to enable retailers, developers, investors and neighborhoods to better target particular types of retail to specific changing neighborhoods offering retail opportunity that will help drive the neighborhood change. The initiative is led by Lyneir Richardson. To discuss potential retail development and partnership opportunities, please contact him at lyneir@rw-ventures.com.
Dynamic Neighborhoods: New Tools for Community and Economic DevelopmentRWVentures
Chicago TREND (Transforming Retail Economics of Neighborhood Development) combines innovative predictive analytics, deal brokering and financial products to support "retail on the leading edge" of emerging neighborhood markets. The new initiative - including partnerships with ICSC, Nielsen, Econsult Solutions and leading retailers and developers - aims to enable retailers, developers, investors and neighborhoods to better target particular types of retail to specific changing neighborhoods offering retail opportunity that will help drive the neighborhood change. The initiative is led by Lyneir Richardson. To discuss potential retail development and partnership opportunities, please contact him at lyneir@rw-ventures.com.
This Power Point, prepared for the Aspen Institute Roundtable and Funders' Exchange on Community Change, Poverty Reduction and Prosperity Promotion, presents a new framework for thinking about neighborhood change, as well as a new set of findings from the Dynamic Neighborhood Taxonomy project.
Building on The Changing Dynamics of Urban America, this study examines the relative importance of economic and quality of life factors in attracting and retaining college-educated workers. The project, conducted with Christopher Berry, revealed that the dichotomy of "amenities versus jobs" that seems to dominate the current debate on the issue is misleading: the importance of human capital in today's economy means that both workers and firms are attracted to metropolitan areas with high concentrations of human capital, deployed in networks of knowledge-intensive industries, functions, and occupations.
This presentation provides a baseline assessment of the emerging practice of Inclusive Regional Economic Growth and an economic framework for identifying key challenges and opportunities for aligning growth and inclusion; highlights innovations and issues in the emerging practice; and offers observations about how to better coordinate and scale the practice.
Regions Charting New Directions: Metropolitan Business PlanningRWVentures
Delivered at the Winter meeting of the Mayor's Innovation Project, this presentation considers the questions that regions should answer in order to understand their unique opportunities for economic growth.
Retail in Context: Observations from ColumbusRWVentures
Delivered by RW Ventures, Chicago TREND and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, this pair of training sessions were designed to help communities pursuing retail, industrial land use, small business or other economic development projects think more strategically about how those efforts can align with and leverage other local development activities. The morning session used a case study from Columbus to illustrate how the viability of a retail project can be informed and enhanced by interrelated strategies to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. The afternoon session used an industrial land redevelopment case study from Atlanta to explore how to connect regional industrial opportunities to neighborhood assets and development - sometimes referred to as "economic place-making."
Positioning Your Neighborhood for Economic DevelopmentRWVentures
Delivered by RW Ventures, Chicago TREND and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, this pair of training sessions were designed to help communities pursuing retail, industrial land use, small business or other economic development projects think more strategically about how those efforts can align with and leverage other local development activities. The morning session used a case study from Columbus to illustrate how the viability of a retail project can be informed and enhanced by interrelated strategies to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. The afternoon session used an industrial land redevelopment case study from Atlanta to explore how to connect regional industrial opportunities to neighborhood assets and development - sometimes referred to as "economic place-making."
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• Real GDP growth slowed down due to problems with access to electricity caused by the destruction of manoeuvrable electricity generation by Russian drones and missiles.
• Exports and imports continued growing due to better logistics through the Ukrainian sea corridor and road. Polish farmers and drivers stopped blocking borders at the end of April.
• In April, both the Tax and Customs Services over-executed the revenue plan. Moreover, the NBU transferred twice the planned profit to the budget.
• The European side approved the Ukraine Plan, which the government adopted to determine indicators for the Ukraine Facility. That approval will allow Ukraine to receive a EUR 1.9 bn loan from the EU in May. At the same time, the EU provided Ukraine with a EUR 1.5 bn loan in April, as the government fulfilled five indicators under the Ukraine Plan.
• The USA has finally approved an aid package for Ukraine, which includes USD 7.8 bn of budget support; however, the conditions and timing of the assistance are still unknown.
• As in March, annual consumer inflation amounted to 3.2% yoy in April.
• At the April monetary policy meeting, the NBU again reduced the key policy rate from 14.5% to 13.5% per annum.
• Over the past four weeks, the hryvnia exchange rate has stabilized in the UAH 39-40 per USD range.
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
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You can't sell your pi coins in the pi network app. because it is not listed yet on any exchange.
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what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
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1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
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Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
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I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
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The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Latino Buying Power - May 2024 Presentation for Latino CaucusDanay Escanaverino
Unlock the potential of Latino Buying Power with this in-depth SlideShare presentation. Explore how the Latino consumer market is transforming the American economy, driven by their significant buying power, entrepreneurial contributions, and growing influence across various sectors.
**Key Sections Covered:**
1. **Economic Impact:** Understand the profound economic impact of Latino consumers on the U.S. economy. Discover how their increasing purchasing power is fueling growth in key industries and contributing to national economic prosperity.
2. **Buying Power:** Dive into detailed analyses of Latino buying power, including its growth trends, key drivers, and projections for the future. Learn how this influential group’s spending habits are shaping market dynamics and creating opportunities for businesses.
3. **Entrepreneurial Contributions:** Explore the entrepreneurial spirit within the Latino community. Examine how Latino-owned businesses are thriving and contributing to job creation, innovation, and economic diversification.
4. **Workforce Statistics:** Gain insights into the role of Latino workers in the American labor market. Review statistics on employment rates, occupational distribution, and the economic contributions of Latino professionals across various industries.
5. **Media Consumption:** Understand the media consumption habits of Latino audiences. Discover their preferences for digital platforms, television, radio, and social media. Learn how these consumption patterns are influencing advertising strategies and media content.
6. **Education:** Examine the educational achievements and challenges within the Latino community. Review statistics on enrollment, graduation rates, and fields of study. Understand the implications of education on economic mobility and workforce readiness.
7. **Home Ownership:** Explore trends in Latino home ownership. Understand the factors driving home buying decisions, the challenges faced by Latino homeowners, and the impact of home ownership on community stability and economic growth.
This SlideShare provides valuable insights for marketers, business owners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the economic influence of the Latino community. By understanding the various facets of Latino buying power, you can effectively engage with this dynamic and growing market segment.
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Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
Empowering the Unbanked: The Vital Role of NBFCs in Promoting Financial Inclu...Vighnesh Shashtri
In India, financial inclusion remains a critical challenge, with a significant portion of the population still unbanked. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have emerged as key players in bridging this gap by providing financial services to those often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. This article delves into how NBFCs are fostering financial inclusion and empowering the unbanked.
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
The Energy of the Future for the Economy of the Present: Business Opportunities in the Green Economy (English)
1. Robert Weissbourd
RW Ventures, LLC
CEii Trentino
September 11, 2010
The Energy of the Future for the
Economy of the Present:
Business Opportunities in
the Green Economy
2. Today’s Agenda
I. Defining the Green Economy
II. Direct Business Opportunities
III. Regional Business Strategies
IV. Indirect Opportunities Arising from Systems
V. Sustainability Strategies
3. The Next Economy is Green
The next American economy will be… low-carbon.
-- Larry Summers, Chief Economic Adviser to the President
MillionsofU.S.Dollars
Investment in Building Energy
Efficiency Sub-Sectors
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Source: Cleantech Group, LLC
2030
Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Expected Global Annual Clean
Energy Investment
BillionsofU.S.Dollars
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2005
2010
2015
2020
2005
4. What Exactly IS the Green Economy?
First, Drivers …
Global Warming and
Pollution
High Fossil Fuel Prices Demand for Environmentally
Friendly Products
5. What Exactly IS the Green Economy?
First, Drivers …
Demand for low carbon technologies is driving growth of Green Tech.
Demand for clean energy
generation
Demand for products that
reduce energy consumption
Demand for products that
reduce pollution
6. Increasing Clean Energy Generation
Clean Energy
Sources
Clean energy growth spans generation, storage, and infrastructure sectors.
Wave Energy Biomass Power
Wind Geothermal Solar Fuel Cells Hydro
9. Systems that
conserve energy
Reducing Energy Consumption
Products that
conserve energy
Processes that
conserve energy
Reduced consumption opportunities run across and beyond the economy.
10. An Info-Tech Analogy
Like IT, Green Tech will affect the way every company does business.
Producers Users
11. Many Segments of the Green Economy
The segments of the green economy are varied and ill defined.
Function Category Segment
Increase
Clean Energy
Generation
Energy source Wind Solar Geothermal Biopower Hydro Wave Alt. Fuels
Energy storage Fuel Cells Advanced Batteries Hybrid Systems
Energy infrastructure Transmission Management Smart Grids
Reduce
consumption
of energy
and natural
resources
Products
Appliances Lighting Building
Materials
Water
Conservation
Audits &
Retrofits
Sust. Design &
Construction
Alt.
Vehicles
Processes
Life cycle design Packaging Smart Production Recycling
Sustainable Forestry Sustainable Aquaculture Sustainable Food Processing
Systems Logistics Transit Systems Local Food Systems
Reduce
pollution
Products Non-toxic and renewable materials Non-toxic cleaning products
Systems Ecosystem Regeneration Industrial Ecology Land Conservation
Services
Waste and Wastewater
Management
Air and Water
Purification
Emissions
control
Organic
Farming
Support Services Research &
Development
Advocacy &
Policy
Education Green
Consulting
Green
Finance
Green Real
Estate
13. Today’s Agenda
I. Defining the Green Economy
II. Direct Business Opportunities
III. Regional Business Strategies
IV. Indirect Opportunities - Systems Change
V. Sustainability Strategies
14. The Puget Sound Region’s Building Energy Efficiency “Cluster”
Understanding Production Clusters
15. Identifying Opportunities in the Green Economy
Understanding Emerging Markets and their Supply Chains:
A Wind Power Example
16. Identifying Opportunities in the Green Economy
Materials Components Manufacturers Logistics &
Operations
End Use
Understanding Emerging Markets and their Supply Chains:
A Wind Power Example
Firms can adapt existing production capacities to fit emerging markets.
17. Example: Joining the Green Supply Chain
Auto-supplier created gearbox housings product line for wind developer.
New 42,000 sq foot
facility
Gearbox housings
18. Example: Spotting an emerging market
Welding company added streetcar and wave energy product lines.
22. Today’s Agenda
I. Defining the Green Economy
II. Direct Business Opportunities
III. Regional Business Strategies
IV. Indirect Opportunities - Systems Change
V. Sustainability Strategies
23. Regional Green Strategy Development
Identify Emerging
Opportunities
Apply established economic development strategies to green opportunities.
sectors
24. Regional Green Strategy Development
Identify Emerging
Opportunities
Apply established economic development strategies to green opportunities.
Analyze
Regional Assets
sectors
25. Regional Green Strategy Development
Identify Emerging
Opportunities
Apply established economic development strategies to green opportunities.
Analyze
Regional Assets
Determine
Development Needs
sectors
26. Regional Green Strategy Development
Identify Emerging
Opportunities
Apply established economic development strategies to green opportunities.
Analyze
Regional Assets
Determine
Development Needs
Develop Products and
Services
sectors
27. Example: Regional Support for Transition to Wind
Regions target growth strategies building on existing companies.
Great Lakes Wind Network (GLWN)
Emerging Opportunities:
Wind energy sector growing
Support for wind industry from
government
Regional Assets:
Strong component manufacturing
base
Home to R&D centers
Existing network of manufacturers
(WIRE-Net)
Development Needs:
Increased connections between
manufacturing base and wind sector
Manufacturers knowledge of wind
energy sector needs
Products and Services:
Interactive supply chain map
Supply chain workshops
On-site evaluations
28. Example: Converting an Industry
Green Building Products Initiative (GBPI) in Pittsburgh
Building Supply Industry
Products and Services:
Identification of potential product lines
Green training events and information exchanges
Grants for innovative product development
Online Green Building Product Directory
Assistance with certification, labeling, marketing, etc.
Help retooling process to meet green standards
29. Example: Building Market Demand
Energy Score generates demand and reduces transaction costs for retrofits.
31. Today’s Agenda
I. Defining the Green Economy
II. Direct Business Opportunities
III. Regional Business Strategies
IV. Indirect Opportunities - Systems Change
V. Sustainability Strategies
32. Demand for local goods creates local business opportunities
Local Production
Local Production Systems
Food grown/produced locally
Irv and Shelly’s Fresh
Picks
Chicago’s Downtown
Farmstand
Local supply chain
Great Lakes Wind
Network
Green Building Products
Initiative
33. Transit Oriented Development
and Transportation
Infrastructure
TOD spurs new economic activity while reducing costs and carbon.
Spatial Efficiency
Improve transportation
infrastructure
Encourage compact, mixed-
use, walkable communities
Support biking through paths
and racks
35. Today’s Agenda
I. Defining the Green Economy
II. Direct Business Opportunities
III. Regional Business Strategies
IV. Indirect Opportunities - Systems Change
V. Sustainability Strategies
36. Sustainability: Good for All Companies
Acting “greenly” is good for the bottom line.
Cost Savings Resilience Branding
Liability Avoidance
37. A Path to Sustainability
Specific actions determined by company characteristics.
38. Example of Sustainable Success
South Coast Mold, Inc.
35-year-old tool and die
shop with 8 employees in
Irvine, CA
In one year:
reduced energy by 20%
saved over $1,600 in
energy costs
recorded highest
revenues in company
history
Sustainability generates cost savings and brand enhancement.
40. Robert Weissbourd
RW Ventures, LLC
CEii Trentino
September 11, 2010
The Energy of the Future for the
Economy of the Present:
Business Opportunities in
the Green Economy
Editor's Notes
Chart on Left: in case you can’t read the legend, the sectors represented are: wind, solar, biomass and waste to energy, biofuels, small hydro, and geothermal, marine, and low carbon technology
Chart on right – looking at investment in building energy efficiency subsectors of buildings, glass, lighting, appliances and other in the U.S. only
An additional study by the International Energy Agency, not represented here, showed that over the past three years, annual investments in low-carbon energy technologies averaged approximately USD 165 billion. Implementing a scenario with strong support for a low carbon future would require investments to reach approximately USD 750 billion per year by 2030 and rise to over USD 1.6 trillion per year from 2030 to 2050. The level of investment doubles in the latter period as a result of increased demand for cars and other consumer products, which rises alongside incomes in emerging and developing countries. --http://www.iea.org/textbase/npsum/etp2010sum.pdf
Harmful effects of carbon in atmosphere on climate and other pollution (greenhouse effect) and increasing fossil fuel prices are causing people to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and other pollution. The demand for low carbon technologies is creating a market for alternative energy sources and technologies that reduce consumption of (fossil-based/dirty) energy as well as pollution.
Other potential drivers of this market are a desire for energy independence and concerns about national security.
Demand for low carbon is the driver of the green economy, not the goal
Harmful effects of carbon in atmosphere on climate and other pollution (greenhouse effect) and increasing fossil fuel prices are causing people to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and other pollution. The demand for low carbon technologies is creating a market for alternative energy sources and technologies that reduce consumption of (fossil-based/dirty) energy as well as pollution.
Other potential drivers of this market are a desire for energy independence and concerns about national security.
Demand for low carbon is the driver of the green economy, not the goal
Products that conserve energy: insulation, compact fluorescent light bulbs, hybrid vehicles, energy efficient/insulating windows (all pictured) are among the many materials and technologies that when installed reduce the overall amount of energy that is used. This is focused entirely on the end-use and not on the energy or carbon emissions expended during the products’ production.
In contrast:
Processes that conserve energy: Products made with processes that conserve energy may not reduce energy in their end use, but are in higher demand because of the reduced energy/emissions/waste in their production. This is represented by an image sleek-looking production line for CFLs, although CFLs are not a great example to illustrate a energy-saving process since their end use is also energy-saving.
Systems that conserve energy: This focuses on systems, such as transportation infrastructure/transit oriented development as well as local production systems that if implemented reduce systemic consumption of energy.
Products that conserve energy: insulation, compact fluorescent light bulbs, hybrid vehicles, energy efficient/insulating windows (all pictured) are among the many materials and technologies that when installed reduce the overall amount of energy that is used. This is focused entirely on the end-use and not on the energy or carbon emissions expended during the products’ production.
In contrast:
Processes that conserve energy: Products made with processes that conserve energy may not reduce energy in their end use, but are in higher demand because of the reduced energy/emissions/waste in their production. This is represented by an image sleek-looking production line for CFLs, although CFLs are not a great example to illustrate a energy-saving process since their end use is also energy-saving.
Systems that conserve energy: This focuses on systems, such as transportation infrastructure/transit oriented development as well as local production systems that if implemented reduce systemic consumption of energy.
Products that conserve energy: insulation, compact fluorescent light bulbs, hybrid vehicles, energy efficient/insulating windows (all pictured) are among the many materials and technologies that when installed reduce the overall amount of energy that is used. This is focused entirely on the end-use and not on the energy or carbon emissions expended during the products’ production.
In contrast:
Processes that conserve energy: Products made with processes that conserve energy may not reduce energy in their end use, but are in higher demand because of the reduced energy/emissions/waste in their production. This is represented by an image sleek-looking production line for CFLs, although CFLs are not a great example to illustrate a energy-saving process since their end use is also energy-saving.
Systems that conserve energy: This focuses on systems, such as transportation infrastructure/transit oriented development as well as local production systems that if implemented reduce systemic consumption of energy.
Chart is broken down by the function of various green economy segments. The final category supports other actors in the green economy but is not itself a central player.
Also talk about the wide variety of materials, components and human capital that can open doors for a companies; opportunities across large spectrum
Examples (many more in folder of notes):
Materials:
Steel
Aluminum
Rubber
Wood
Fiberglass
Silica
Limestone
Borates
Recycled glass
Soda ash
Components:
Bond wire
Diode
Nacelle Case, Frame
Brakes
Ball Bearings
Motors
Gear box
Encapsulant
Inverter
Pump
Human Capital: redeployment of skilled workers;
former Maytag production workers attract windmill blade co.
Also talk about the wide variety of materials, components and human capital that can open doors for a companies; opportunities across large spectrum
Examples (many more in folder of notes):
Materials:
Steel
Aluminum
Rubber
Wood
Fiberglass
Silica
Limestone
Borates
Recycled glass
Soda ash
Components:
Bond wire
Diode
Nacelle Case, Frame
Brakes
Ball Bearings
Motors
Gear box
Encapsulant
Inverter
Pump
Human Capital: redeployment of skilled workers;
former Maytag production workers attract windmill blade co.
Three-M Tool and Machine, Inc.
Automotive industry supplier won a 5-year, $7 million contract to produce gearbox housings for Clipper Windpower
Opened 42,000 square-foot facility, purchased new equipment
Anticipated hiring 20 new workers to keep up with demand
Company based in Commerce Township, MI; new facility in nearby Wixom, MI
Spent $7.5 million on new milling and turning machines, $2.5 million on pair of 30-ton cranes. New facility and equipment will enable company to machine parts more quickly.
Oregon Iron Works (OIW)
Welding and fabrication shop since 1945
Entered industries including defense, nuclear, streetcars and ocean wave energy system
Subsidiary company United Streetcar recently became the only streetcar producer in the U.S.
Poised to meet growing demand for streetcars across county, allowing them to hire many more workers.
OIW began as a traditional welding and fabrication shop in 1945, with a focus on the hydroelectric, bridge and civil construction industries. Since then they have entered numerous industries, from defense to nuclear to more recently streetcars and ocean wave energy systems.
OIW has proven itself able to adapt its technologies to new products.
The company has successfully diversified and expanded into new markets, going from 12 employees and $850,000 in sales in 1975 to 400 employees and $120 million in sales in 2009.
Subsidiary company United Streetcar recently became only streetcar manufacturer in U.S – how they did it:
Recognized the void
When OIW VP Chandra Brown heard that Portland imported streetcars for its system from the Czech Republic (a company called Skoda) because there were no domestic suppliers, she realized her company could fill the void.
Solicited help from the government
Reached out to city and county officials who in turn helped them contact their congressional delegation to request a $4 million appropriation to build a prototype streetcar, which they were granted.
Obtained an exclusive license to manufacture and sell the Skoda streetcars in the U.S., rather than designing their own car from scratch.
Saved time and money, especially because OIW is primarily a manufacturer and not a designer
Adapted existing technologies to build the streetcar.
The prototype car successfully passed all tests and is ready for market.
United Streetcar is now poised to meet the demand for streetcars across the country.
Several cities across the United States are developing streetcar systems
which, as a form of public transit, promote location efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from cars
United Streetcar has a contract to build six more cars for Portland, OR and seven cars for Tuscon, AZ.
OIW hired 20 additional workers for streetcar production, and with the capacity to make 20-50 streetcars annually, they may be able to hire up to 300 new employees as more orders come in.
Additionally, the streetcars are made up of parts from 100+ vendors who may see an uptick in business and employment due to the streetcar market
OIW has a knack for identifying a niche, figuring out how to build it, and then spreading the story. They have also been very successful partnering with the government.
First example – waste to energy, wood scraps to biomass fuel; companies with a byproduct of wood or agricultural residue may be able to sell their residue as fuel for a biomass power plant or to be turned into cellulosic ethanol. Companies could also install technology to burn their residue on their own site to reduce heating and electricity costs.
Second example - by-product synergy, waste to profit
Company A’s waste (in this case non-recyclable plastic) Company B’s product (in this case plastic curb stop)
Photos based on example of Curb Appeal and Baxter Healthcare, among other companies in Chicago Waste to Profit Network
Curb Appeal Story:
Curb Appeal Materials uses unrecyclable plastics from Baxter Healthcare, computer casings from the City of Chicago Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Recycling Facility and paint buckets from Sherwin Williams in the construction of curb stops. The curb stops are in turn installed at Network member facilities using Cook Composites and Polymers , the City of Chicago Department of Fleet Management and the Chicago Center for Green Technology.
WASTE INVOLVED
Unrecyclable plastic (mixed, contaminated plastic)
In general, it is not economically viable to separate and recycle mixed and contaminated plastics in the United States. Network member, Curb Appeal Materials, developed a technology to recycle mixed and contaminated plastics into an extrudable building material suitable for numerous applications. With this innovative technology developed and market ready, Curb Appeal was seeking new sourcing and market opportunities for its application.
THE WASTE TO PROFIT CONNECTION
Chicago Waste to Profit Team Members identified sources of mixed and contaminated plastics at Baxter Healthcare and Sherwin Williams and combined them with recycled computer casings collected from Chicago citizens at the City of Chicago’s Household Hazardous Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility. The City of Chicago and Cook Composites and Polymers purchased curb stops made from the extruded materials and Sherwin Williams requested a sound wall to enclose prohibitively loud equipment on the factory floor. This effectively closed an industrial loop by productively reusing waste generated by these facilities at those same facilities.
ACHIEVEMENTS
15 Tons of plastic waste diverted from landfill to date; likely 50+ additional tons will be diverted from spin-off projects
New standards established for City Department procurement
CO2 diverted by use of low energy recycling into new material as opposed to landfill
Potential for jobs to be created as business grows
Closed loop life cycle for previously non-recyclable plastics
First example – waste to energy, wood scraps to biomass fuel; companies with a byproduct of wood or agricultural residue may be able to sell their residue as fuel for a biomass power plant or to be turned into cellulosic ethanol. Companies could also install technology to burn their residue on their own site to reduce heating and electricity costs.
Second example - by-product synergy, waste to profit
Company A’s waste (in this case non-recyclable plastic) Company B’s product (in this case plastic curb stop)
Photos based on example of Curb Appeal and Baxter Healthcare, among other companies in Chicago Waste to Profit Network
Curb Appeal Story:
Curb Appeal Materials uses unrecyclable plastics from Baxter Healthcare, computer casings from the City of Chicago Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Recycling Facility and paint buckets from Sherwin Williams in the construction of curb stops. The curb stops are in turn installed at Network member facilities using Cook Composites and Polymers , the City of Chicago Department of Fleet Management and the Chicago Center for Green Technology.
WASTE INVOLVED
Unrecyclable plastic (mixed, contaminated plastic)
In general, it is not economically viable to separate and recycle mixed and contaminated plastics in the United States. Network member, Curb Appeal Materials, developed a technology to recycle mixed and contaminated plastics into an extrudable building material suitable for numerous applications. With this innovative technology developed and market ready, Curb Appeal was seeking new sourcing and market opportunities for its application.
THE WASTE TO PROFIT CONNECTION
Chicago Waste to Profit Team Members identified sources of mixed and contaminated plastics at Baxter Healthcare and Sherwin Williams and combined them with recycled computer casings collected from Chicago citizens at the City of Chicago’s Household Hazardous Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility. The City of Chicago and Cook Composites and Polymers purchased curb stops made from the extruded materials and Sherwin Williams requested a sound wall to enclose prohibitively loud equipment on the factory floor. This effectively closed an industrial loop by productively reusing waste generated by these facilities at those same facilities.
ACHIEVEMENTS
15 Tons of plastic waste diverted from landfill to date; likely 50+ additional tons will be diverted from spin-off projects
New standards established for City Department procurement
CO2 diverted by use of low energy recycling into new material as opposed to landfill
Potential for jobs to be created as business grows
Closed loop life cycle for previously non-recyclable plastics
Step 1: Identify emerging green market opportunities
High level: look at growth sectors in region and nation (image 1)
Understand supply chains and cluster activities for growth sectors (image 2)
Examine market enabling environment, i.e. barriers and incentives:
shifting consumer and B2B demand
transaction costs
government requirements or subsidies
Step 2: Analyze the region’s assets in relation to green sectors
Existing firms in green supply chains/clusters (image 5)
Existing firms that could easily transition
Human capital – necessary skills in labor pool? (image 4)
Infrastructure (image 3)
Public and civic institutional environment
Step 3: Determine asset and market development needs
Financing (image 6)
Employee training (image 7)
Supply chain development
firm recruitment or start up
Cooperative networks
R&D and technical development
Barriers to market emergence (image 8)
Step 4: Develop and deliver products and services to address needs
Clean tech venture capital funds (image 9)
Green cluster based training institutes
Clean tech incubators – commercialization support
Networks of stakeholders – firms, researchers, financial institutions, utilities, industry associations, etc. (image 10)
Shared R&D, market analysis, on-going information, etc.
Step 1: Identify emerging green market opportunities
High level: look at growth sectors in region and nation (image 1)
Understand supply chains and cluster activities for growth sectors (image 2)
Examine market enabling environment, i.e. barriers and incentives:
shifting consumer and B2B demand
transaction costs
government requirements or subsidies
Step 2: Analyze the region’s assets in relation to green sectors
Existing firms in green supply chains/clusters (image 5)
Existing firms that could easily transition
Human capital – necessary skills in labor pool? (image 4)
Infrastructure (image 3)
Public and civic institutional environment
Step 3: Determine asset and market development needs
Financing (image 6)
Employee training (image 7)
Supply chain development
firm recruitment or start up
Cooperative networks
R&D and technical development
Barriers to market emergence (image 8)
Step 4: Develop and deliver products and services to address needs
Clean tech venture capital funds (image 9)
Green cluster based training institutes
Clean tech incubators – commercialization support
Networks of stakeholders – firms, researchers, financial institutions, utilities, industry associations, etc. (image 10)
Shared R&D, market analysis, on-going information, etc.
Step 1: Identify emerging green market opportunities
High level: look at growth sectors in region and nation (image 1)
Understand supply chains and cluster activities for growth sectors (image 2)
Examine market enabling environment, i.e. barriers and incentives:
shifting consumer and B2B demand
transaction costs
government requirements or subsidies
Step 2: Analyze the region’s assets in relation to green sectors
Existing firms in green supply chains/clusters (image 5)
Existing firms that could easily transition
Human capital – necessary skills in labor pool? (image 4)
Infrastructure (image 3)
Public and civic institutional environment
Step 3: Determine asset and market development needs
Financing (image 6)
Employee training (image 7)
Supply chain development
firm recruitment or start up
Cooperative networks
R&D and technical development
Barriers to market emergence (image 8)
Step 4: Develop and deliver products and services to address needs
Clean tech venture capital funds (image 9)
Green cluster based training institutes
Clean tech incubators – commercialization support
Networks of stakeholders – firms, researchers, financial institutions, utilities, industry associations, etc. (image 10)
Shared R&D, market analysis, on-going information, etc.
Step 1: Identify emerging green market opportunities
High level: look at growth sectors in region and nation (image 1)
Understand supply chains and cluster activities for growth sectors (image 2)
Examine market enabling environment, i.e. barriers and incentives:
shifting consumer and B2B demand
transaction costs
government requirements or subsidies
Step 2: Analyze the region’s assets in relation to green sectors
Existing firms in green supply chains/clusters (image 5)
Existing firms that could easily transition
Human capital – necessary skills in labor pool? (image 4)
Infrastructure (image 3)
Public and civic institutional environment
Step 3: Determine asset and market development needs
Financing (image 6)
Employee training (image 7)
Supply chain development
firm recruitment or start up
Cooperative networks
R&D and technical development
Barriers to market emergence (image 8)
Step 4: Develop and deliver products and services to address needs
Clean tech venture capital funds (image 9)
Green cluster based training institutes
Clean tech incubators – commercialization support
Networks of stakeholders – firms, researchers, financial institutions, utilities, industry associations, etc. (image 10)
Shared R&D, market analysis, on-going information, etc.
WIRE-Net recognized opportunity for wind industry based on regional characteristics
Formed non-profit supply chain advisory group and network of manufacturers
Offers services to help component manufacturers enter wind market and connect with OEMs.
Characteristics that make the region strong for wind:
Strong component manufacturing base
Home to R&D centers
Existing network of manufacturers (WIRE-Net)
Growing wind energy sector
Support for industry from government
Ohio’s Department of Development started a program to assist manufacturers in expanding their facilities and developing workforces to meet wind production demands
There is strong interest in offshore wind development in Lake Erie – Cuyahoga Regional Energy Development Task Force is working to obtain permits and launch pilot project
Ohio passed a renewable portfolio standard in 2008, requiring that 25% of electricity be from advanced sources by 2025, half of which must be renewable sources
List of services:
An interactive GIS map on their website that shows the location of all OEMs and component manufacturers that are part of the network
Supply chain workshops throughout the region that offer potential suppliers the opportunity to discover opportunities and learn what to do to qualify with potential customers
Providing personal introductions and referrals between turbine producers and parts manufacturers
On-site evaluation of components and market opportunities in the wind sector resulting in a WIND Capabilities Profile
Working with companies making component parts to meet the high standards required by turbine manufacturers
Successes and challenges:
Successes
As of the writing of Emerald Cities, GLWN had identified 80 companies supplying parts to wind turbines and visited 180 that are interested in becoming suppliers
Director Ed Weston estimates that 1/3 of the companies he has met with are taking the next steps to find a role in the wind supply chain
Challenges
The transition to the green economy is a slow process
(A manufacturer interested in producing gearbox parts said his company was on an 18 month waiting list for machine tools from Germany; once he gets them it will take another 12 – 18 months to qualify to work with the turbine manufacturer)
Companies face a shortage of skilled labor and applicants willing to participate in the on-the-job training/schooling needed for the positions
(The problem persists even when the companies pay tuition, transportation, and provide time off for school
Possible reasons for this include the fear that manufacturing jobs aren’t secure and the greater prestige of white collar jobs.
Green Building Product Initiative (GBPI)
Pittsburgh’s Green Building Alliance wanted existing building supply industry to take advantage of the green building trend.
Created Green Building Product Initiative.
Offers services to help building product manufacturers and service providers increase their presence in the green building market.
Services offered include:
Identifying green market opportunities related to specific product lines, connecting companies to potential customers and projects of interest
Holding green training events and information exchanges
Providing one-on-one assistance with green building issues, including certification, labeling, and marketing questions.
Evaluating current products to determine their green strengths and weaknesses, looking for ways to retool process and recycle/reuse wasted parts.
Granting money for innovative product development and helping companies find additional funding sources.
Listing companies in the online PA Green Building Product Directory, making it easy for architects and designers to find them.
Teaching companies how to implement green manufacturing methods and operate more sustainably.
Advocating on behalf of the green building industry.
Forming the Pennsylvania Green Growth Partnership, a research network made up of area universities that supports technological innovation and commercialization of new green products and methods.
Retrofits make economic sense, but the market is lagging due to high transaction costs
Energy Score is a web-based tool for homeowners and the real estate market that provides:
Energy ratings for homes
Customized recommendations for retrofit improvement
Connections to retrofit professionals
Advantages: Low transaction cost + enables market to value energy efficiency
Irv and Shelly’s Fresh Picks – provides home delivery of local and organic foods year round
Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand – run by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs; year-round storefront that sells produce from local farms as well as other food items from Chicago companies (locally made preserves, chocolate, honey, ice cream, granola, even Lou Malnati’s Pizza and Eli’s Cheesecake)
Great Lakes Wind Network and Green Building Products Initiative are the regional organizations already discussed – a big part of their goal is promoting local suppliers of component parts or building materials
Cut Costs
Energy savings from efficiency measures
Savings from reuse and reduction of materials
Regulatory Requirements
Avoid fines
Company Image
Customers increasingly expect sustainability
Distinguish company from competition
Resilience
Less subject to fluctuations in energy prices
The point about distinguishing company from competition may be especially relevant for components suppliers because the companies they are supplying to likely have an especially high desire to have the greenest product they can not just once it’s in use (creating renewable energy, for example) but through the whole supply chain. For example, a wind turbine producer whose primary motivation for going into the wind business is to reduce carbon emissions is unlikely to want parts that were produced with a lot of emissions
(p) = pictured
Explore Renewable Energy Use
Solar(p)
Wind (p)
Hydro (p)
Geothermal
Biopower (p)
Biofuels
Etc.
Reduce Energy Use
Energy audit and retrofit (p)
Use energy efficient technologies, i.e. CFLs (p)
Unplug electronics and turn off lights (p)
Improve building insulation (p)
Switch to fuel efficient vehicles
Programmable thermostats
Reduce Waste
Recycle and reuse materials (p)
Eliminate disposables (cups, plates, cutlery) (p)
Print less, rely more on computers
Reduce packaging
By-product synergy (p)
Take-back programs
Think Outside the Building
Incentivize alternative transportation to/from work (p)
Work with supply chain to reduce their (p)
South Coast Mold, Inc.
35 year old tool and die shop with 8 employees in Irvine, CA
In one year: reduced energy by 20%, saved over $1,600 in energy costs and recorded highest revenues in company history
Motivated by high energy costs and erratic supply
Relied on government program, Energy Star, for advice and product labels
Four targeted improvement areas:
Lighting
Office
HVAC
CNC Machines
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