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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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Technology
Waterless urinals
The best solution to reduce water consumption for urinal flushing is to install waterless urinals. They operate using chemical-impregnated plastic pads, or a spring-loaded trap and a floating layer...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 1 - 3 Year(s)
Good practice
Eco-friendly hostel in Estonia
Circular economy, the Green Key to being more eco-friendly
Small hostel finds simple and cost-effective eco-friendly measures make all the difference in the circular economy
Measures covering...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Santa Marta hotel - sustainability in combination...
Hotel's inspiring three pillars
Save resources and costs for sustainable growth
Respecting the environment
Premium services for clients and social responsibility
The managment of Inspira Santa Marta...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Energy saving to become a modern conference centre
Transformation of another kind...
80 % of the hot water demand is produced by a 40m2 solar collector system
Natural wall-cooling system using water from nearby well
Annual energy savings are around...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 - 7 Year(s)
Tags:
Good practice
Improved recycling process through employee training
A culture of sustainable thinking
Training programme encourages staff to think in a more sustainable way
Housekeepers learn about correct ways for waste segregation
Low-cost measure which can bring...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Tags:
Good practice
Renewables and organic food lead Danish hotel...
Nature, gastronomy and hospitality in harmony
Hotel offers 30-60 % organic food and beverages
Focus on purchasing local resources and decreasing their portions to reduce food waste
15 % of total...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost
Tags:
Technology
Web application helps to minimise food waste in restaurants
Finnish businesses have developed several digital and smart technology-based applications and solutions to reduce food waste in restaurants.
An example of such web-based applications is the Waste...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 0.25 - 0.8 Year(s)
Good practice
Engine manufacturer combines modular product...
As good as new... or better
A Finnish engine manufacturer has maximised material efficiency by combining modular product design to remanufacturing
Remanufactured engines can be better than the...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Good practice
Remanufacturing is a growing line of business for Valtra
Guaranteed gearbox returns...
Finnish tractor manufacturer has built a profitable and growing new line of business from remanufacturing tractor gearboxes
A deposit at point of sale guarantees...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Good practice
Surplus food from grocery stores to charities
Shared table... a shared cause
A network for collection and centralised logistics of surplus food from grocery chains helps different charities
It means more reliable food waste collection through...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Bioethanol and animal feed from bread spill of grocery stores
Bread salvagers
Bread surplus from a Finnish grocery trading cooperative is used to produce bioethanol and animal feed
Leftovers are collected from over 50 stores and bakeries in and around Helsinki...
Sector / Industry:
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Food waste turned into bioenergy for food manufacturers
Closing loops
Inedible food waste from Finnish grocery stores is collected and made into biogas
Biogas is then used by the food manufacturer partners of the company
Kesko is the second-biggest...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost