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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
Ecodesigned fume cupboards save materials and costs
Safer labs, better environment!
Lab specialist uses LCA and ecodesign principles to improve its production efficiency
Analysis showed where material savings could be made and parts removed to cut...
Sector / Industry:
- Other
Resources:
- Materials
Good practice
Capping materials and emissions at cap manufacturer
Putting a lid on energy losses
Spanish firm discovers a whole world of ways to save energy, materials and costs
Its resulting measures earn it a prize at the European Business Award for the...
Sector / Industry:
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Technology
Energy efficient cars
A comparison of a conventional car with an energy efficient one delivered positive results. The environmentally friendly car was the same model as the conventional car (gasoline-powered, efficiency...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 10-12% 0.5 - 1 Year(s)
Good practice
Smarter transport logistics with driver behaviour...
Track and trace paves way to better driving
Software to track and train drivers boosts flet management efficiency
Fuel economy improved by 11 %
Fuel wasted through idling reduced by 68 %
Scotia Gas...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 10-12% 0.5 Year(s)
Good practice
FuelGood driver training
Eco-driving feels good
200 organisations have been trained under the FuelGood programme to date
Average fuel savings of 15 % on the day of the training
Trained drivers are also safer, easier on...
Sector / Industry:
- Service sector
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 1-15% 0 Year(s)
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Good practice
Professional training promotes safer, more efficient driving...
Driving like a pro
55 000 drivers trained in safe and economical driving
Average fuel cost savings of 5 to 10 % after course
Prodrive Learning is a Dutch SME offering mainly online training for...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Service sector
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 5-15% 0.5 - 1 Year(s)
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Measure
Training staff in energy efficient driving
Accelerating gently, avoiding high speeds, anticipating traffic... these are all energy efficient or ecodriving measures which can reduce fuel consumption and costs while decreasing carbon dioxide...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 10-15 % 1 - 1.5 Year(s)