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.
Fruit-processing industries are concentrated mainly in southern Europe, and most of them are family businesses or SMEs. They generate vast amounts of fruit residues. Citrus processing, in particular...
If on-site conditions are favourable, it is efficient to integrate renewable energy into production processes. It has strong potential in several subsectors of the food and beverage industry, ...
All companies are facing the pressure of rising energy costs and a shortage of resources and time. If a company is situated outside a city centre (e.g. in industry zone), buying heat form a so-called...
A material audit is a practical tool for companies to improve the efficiency of their operations and to manage their material flows.
With material audits, it is possible to identify those stages of...
Why monitor your water consumption? Saving water and associated costs begins with an accurate assessment of current consumption. Knowing how much water you use, as well as when and why you are using...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Office and administration
Resources:
Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:Low cost5-40 %0 - 1 Year(s)
On-site and nearby renewable energy plants can be integrated into the daily production processes of food and beverage manufacturers. Renewable heat systems are applicable to new and existing food and...
Measuring and monitoring resource use is a key skill that all organisations should master, regardless of size or sector. It should be one of the first steps your organisation takes to improve its...
Biomass as a source of renewable energy is used for a variety of applications including combined heat and power (CHP) or biofuels production. Many companies have already switched from fossil fuels to...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost5-40 %5 - 15 Year(s)
Renewable resources for heat generation are cheaper, more secure and better for the environment. The costs associated with the technology depend on the size and type of the installation.
Harvesting...
Most industry-grade process heating systems are based on steam or hot water from boilers that today mainly burn fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, or electricity generated by different sources....
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Construction
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost15-30 %1.5 - 5 Year(s)
Using renewable resources for heat generation is good for your organisation’s balance sheet and for the environment.
Tapping into renewable sources to heat your buildings means a lifetime of lower...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Construction
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost20-80 %2 - 12 Year(s)
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 cost10-40 %0.5 - 2 Year(s)