Embedding sustainability in procurement practices: a UK museum’s perspective
Embedding sustainability in procurement practices: a UK museum’s perspective
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The natural way to zero waste...
Sustainable procurement to deliver sustainable housing
Sustainable procurement to deliver sustainable housing
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The right stuff ... partners in affordable housing
Andrei Kelemen
Andrei Kelemen, Executive Director, Cluj IT Cluster
Romania
Veronica Elena Bocci
Veronica Elena Bocci, Coordinator DITECFER District for Rail Technologies, High Speed, Networks' Safety & Security, Italy
ESCP-4i: PERES
Surplus food redistribution
Surplus food redistribution
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Food redistribution is where surplus items, which would otherwise end up as waste, are made available for other uses and consumption. Companies, charities and individuals can all benefit from the redistribution of surplus food. There are many organisations that will help match surplus food with people or businesses in the community who can make use of it.
Throwing food away has a financial impact that goes far beyond the commonly reported costs associated with waste collection.
Recycled and repurposed rubber materials save money
Recycled and repurposed rubber materials save money
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Welcome ... to recycled rubber mats
- Welcome mats using recycled rubber, as good as new but 10-15 % cheaper to make
- Circular economy player before the notion existed
The Belgian firm Verimpex has been an important player in the circular economy before the concept even existed. For the past 30 years, it has been making and selling rubber welcome mats, under its TireGuard® trademark, made entirely from recycled aircraft tyres.
Less waste and fewer lorries on the road
Less waste and fewer lorries on the road
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Logistics in the driving seat of resource savings
3D printing for next-generation eye-wear
3D printing for next-generation eye-wear
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Eyeing off the future in glasses
- Inspiration led to eye-wear frames made in metal and plastic using 3D printing
- Unique and tailored designs are possible
- Unprecedented material efficiency; almost no waste, no stock...
A few years ago, the designer Patrick Hoet read about pioneering developments using 3D printing for false teeth. He immediately realised that the new technology offered huge potential for eye-wear frame design.
Ruka is monitoring ski-slope electricity use in real-time
Ruka is monitoring ski-slope electricity use in real-time
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Looking for a smooth run toward energy saving
Improved energy efficiency in Alpine ski resorts
Improved energy efficiency in Alpine ski resorts
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Ski resorts use a significant amount of energy, and purchasing this energy is a considerable expense for the companies in the sector. It is estimated that the energy-saving potential at the largest ski resorts could be hundreds of megawatt-hours, corresponding to tens of thousands of euros each year. The number of visitors to a ski resort is calculated on the basis of so-called 'skier days'. The energy consumption of a skier day is approximately 20 kilowatt-hours, which is in the same league with, for example, one day at a spa or two weeks’ energy consumption of a fridge-freezer.