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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
Powerful environmental improvements via low-pressure...
Proof is in the savings ...
Innovative solution can help transform an energy and high-impact water-proofing process into a cleaner, more cost-effective one
The process uses 80 % less chemical...
Sector / Industry:
- Chemical and process engineering
- Textile and clothing
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 - 6 Year(s)
Good practice
World’s first scaled-up water-free and chemical...
This solution is just to 'dye' for ...
New scaled-up dyeing solution is faster and uses less materials and energy, which saves costs
Innovative clean technology successfully combines profitability...
Sector / Industry:
- Textile and clothing
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 75-95% 3 - 5 Year(s)
Technology
Water-saving WC pans and flushing devices for medium-...
A company with 100 employees can save about 300 m3 of fresh water per year by using water-saving WC pans (6 litre volume) and a two-volume flush cistern instead of WC pans with a flushing-water...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost
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
Efficient environmental management system cuts water...
Big effort leads to bigger results ... and awards
Engineering company puts its new EMS to the test and delivers big water and waste reductions
Annual water savings of 12 000 m3 and reduced material ...
Sector / Industry:
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 23 Year(s)
Good practice
SOUL, sustainable packaging for eggs
Heart and soul of green packaging
Packaging specialist worried about large volumes of sludge containing reusable fibres
New egg carton design leads to reduced waste and annual savings of € 20 000...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Good practice
Saving materials and waste through battery remanufacturing
Lithium-ion batteries get a second life
Battery-maker investigates the cost and benefits of different remanufacturing scenarios
Conclusion: remanufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is technically and...
Sector / Industry:
- Other
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
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
Measure
Citrus residues for renewable energy production
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...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Waste
Good practice
Kivikko seat: sustainable, efficient design
Eco-elegance, by design...
At Isku, responsible design means taking into account the environment in a product's whole life cycle
The award-winning Kivikko seat is a prime eco-design example
Isku is a...
Sector / Industry:
- Timber and woodworking
Resources:
- Materials
Good practice
Smart ordering in seafood restaurant
Waving goodbye to food waste
Seafood restaurant with strong waste-reduction credentials continues to learn and improve
Customer perception of dishes running out can be managed; demonstrates items are...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 0 Year(s)
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