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EREK database of resource efficiency
Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Good practice
Clean production for energy savings and reduced waste-...
Strong results start with a firm commitment
A raft of energy savings and efficiency gains thanks to clean production methods employed under enhanced EMS
Reduced waste and boosted energy performance ...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 1.4 Year(s)
Good practice
Energy and material assessment in Australia
Energy and material assessment, Australian style
Welvic received a grant to evaluate ways to save resources and energy
Small and large ovens were insulated and dust management systems improved
Yearly...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 0.8 Year(s)
Good practice
Lighting system based on long-life...
How innovative lighting reflects a company’s ‘green’ mood
A lighting refit with much more at stake than energy savings
Efficient light renders over 50 % energy savings
Investment of € 631 000 saves...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 45-55% 5 - 5.8 Year(s)
Measure
Assessment and improvement of production line...
Changes and improvements to production infrastructure can significantly reduce raw materials used, and related costs of storage, as well as boost manufacturing efficiency.
According to McKinsey...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 5-50 % 1 - 1.5 Year(s)
Measure
Systematic monitoring of material efficiency and productivity
Good monitoring and management are vital to reigning in energy costs and carbon emissions. Measuring and tracking resource use (energy, water and raw materials) is a key skill that all organisations...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 10-40 % 0.5 - 2 Year(s)
Measure
Improving accounting of materials and energy using TOP 20 method...
Traditional accounting systems are not routinely designed to provide companies with information about total costs related to the use of resources and generation of waste and emissions. When a company...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 7-25 % 0.5 - 6 Year(s)
Good practice
Better oversight of materials and energy...
Taking the next step to sustainability
Furniture-maker goes a step further to boost its energy and resource efficiency
Input-output analysis pinpoints hidden costs in production and beyond
Moretti...
Sector / Industry:
- Timber and woodworking
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
Good practice
Improving material and energy use...
Three ways to lose money... one way to stop it
TOP 20 analysis highlights significant material and energy losses in packaging manfacture
Measures taken to improve boiler, insulate buildings and...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 1 - 2 Year(s)
Good practice
Input-output analysis helps Czech furniture...
The true value of data
TOP 20 analysis reveals a major disconnect between physical and financial operations
New machinery and systems installed to counter material losses and improve energy ...
Sector / Industry:
- Timber and woodworking
Resources:
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 5.5 Year(s)