Sentences with phrase «improving water efficiency»

By June 2003, however, TERI was already sharing with five other partners a $ 480,155 project called ED - WAVE, developing «a sustainable framework for training in technologies for conservation, reclamation and reuse of natural resources», with special reference to improving water efficiency.

Rising temperatures could extend the growing season in northern latitudes, and an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could benefit some crops by improving water efficiency.

This year, USAID is looking for applicants who have found a way to improve water efficiency and reuse wastewater, capture and store water, or reduce water salinity.

Rachio's Alexa skill makes it easy for customers to control their intelligent sprinklers simply using their voice, helping to improve water efficiency in the home.

The material is converted into mulch that is spread in Limoneira's orchards to curb erosion, improve water efficiency, reduce weeds and moderate soil temperatures.

As part of Nestlé Waters» ongoing efforts to improve the water efficiency of their operations, the company has implemented a number of conservation techniques and initiatives in their factories over the years, including reverse osmosis to better filter and reuse wastewater, advanced water mapping to more carefully manage the flow of water in and out of the plants, and xeriscaping to reduce supplemental irrigation on the grounds of each factory.

Opponents say improved water efficiency and conservation are much cheaper ways to safeguard the Southwest's water supply.

It also stresses that adaptation strategies need to be wide ranging covering issues such as urban planning, improved water storage networks and improved water efficiency in sectors such as agriculture.

He supports new groundwater and recycling programs and storm - water capture, and wants to explore new technologies to improve water efficiency.

Water efficiency is another consideration with clothes washers, as improved water efficiency may help to increase energy efficiency.

As one judge said, «This project shows how achievable sustainable design can be in creating a bright and livable home connected to the outdoors, while integrating performance features that improve water efficiency, indoor air quality, and energy demand.»

Improvement plans for the property include increasing sustainable qualities to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through improved water efficiency, energy use and air quality.

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«Our cooperative has made great strides in protecting soil and water quality, improving energy efficiency and reducing fertilizer usage,» SMBSC says.

The company has set specific operational goals to improve efficiency in energy and water use, reduce manufacturing waste and conserve packaging resources by 2015.

Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

So our next real push where water is concerned is to improve the water - use efficiency of agricultural practices.

Our facility there achieved an annual reduction of 100,000 m ³ of fresh water intake, decreasing the water footprint by improving efficiency at the site's cooling tower.

We will apply adaptive management to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental water use and we will consider any opportunity to diversify our range of water uses as knowledge and modelling improves.

We've reduced Australian growers» reliance on insecticides and improved their water use efficiency, which benefits the growers» bottom line and is good news for the environment and for rural communities.

Distilling water efficiency will improve by 10 % by 2020.

By 2024 the brand aims to reduce water use by 30 %, improve energy efficiency by 25 % and reduce carbon emissions by 40 %.

The final volume of water recovered for the environment is dependent on the outcome of two work programs that may either increase or decrease the surface water sustainable diversion limits; one to remove river system constraints and the other to improve the efficiency of environmental water delivery.

2025 GOAL: Improve the water - use efficiency of our direct agricultural supply chain by 15 % in high - water - risk * sourcing areas, a volume approximately equivalent to the entire water use of all PepsiCo direct operations

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources oversees the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP) which is a national program investing in rural water use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environWater Resources oversees the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP) which is a national program investing in rural water use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environWater Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP) which is a national program investing in rural water use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environwater use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environwater knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environwater purchase for the environment.

By implementing Veolia's technologies at its plant in Wuxi, Danone Nutricia will be able to save on water consumption and improve water usage efficiency.

The ice at the bar is either frozen in - glass or cobbled to improve efficiency, and the bar program, spearheaded by Jennifer Colliau, tries to use only liquors from distillers like Richmond's Falcon Spirits who know how to reuse their waste solids and grey waters (leftover liquid from the distilling process).

Private Swim Lessons Our instructors work with all ages and skill levels to help improve stroke efficiency, learn new power and endurance drills, and teach the beginner how to move through the water with ease.

The District's Planning and Athletics Departments are developing a comprehensive sports field master plan that will address existing fields to meet current and projected program needs as well as explore potential new field configurations that would gain efficiencies in scheduling, program management, and tournament opportunities; ancillary amenities and infrastructure; maintenance; storm water management, lighting and utilities; as well as improved parking management strategies.

The local council's priority project this year included a focus on providing employers with on - demand access to advanced cloud computing resources, modernizing water infrastructure to help industrial businesses improve efficiency, and creating jobs through expanding the region's manufacturing industry.

Warmer temperatures could extend the growing season in northern latitudes, and an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide could improve the water use efficiency of some crops.

The team improved the plant's water - use - efficiency — the ratio of carbon dioxide entering the plant to water escaping — by 25 percent without significantly sacrificing photosynthesis or yield in real - world field trials.

Need for strong public outreach Agricultural production accounts for the greatest amount of global water consumption, and in this sector the authors suggest a variety of efficiency proposals such as improved irrigation systems and switching to crop varieties that consume less water.

The most straightforward — and likely the least controversial — method for improving water productivity that Grant and his co-authors suggest is expanding efforts at reducing freshwater consumption, such as replacing single - flush toilets with dual - flush toilets or installing high - efficiency shower heads and washing machines.

Now they will apply their discoveries to improve the water - use - efficiency of food crops and test their efficacy in water - limited conditions.

One feat would be improving the efficiency of water use.

For the study, the researchers gathered a long - term data set of residential lawn - watering frequency and lawn - watering behaviors, determined the scale of weekly lawn - watering frequency with water restrictions alone, and tested to determine if adding the weather - based conservation strategy could improve lawn irrigation efficiency and water savings over water restrictions alone.

Seeking a long - term solution, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council announced on 29 January the massive investment, which aims to achieve sustainable water use by controlling total water consumption, improving irrigation efficiency, and restricting groundwater pumping, among other measures.

«I believe these sensors could improve water - use efficiency considerably,» Duiker added.

«EPA recognizes that more can be done to enhance drinking water safeguards and, along with states and tribes, will work to improve the efficiency of the underground injection control program.»

Further understanding how land formation techniques (leveling, grading, and raised - bed construction) for improved water and nutrient management and efficiencies affect soil structure and the behavior of nutrient and water dynamics is required to develop refined and integrated management practices and realize the potential of high - value non-rice crops.

From Water to Food to Energy and More That link between water management and improved energy efficiency is no acciWater to Food to Energy and More That link between water management and improved energy efficiency is no acciwater management and improved energy efficiency is no accident.

Introduction of «C4» traits into rice is predicted to increase photosynthetic efficiency by 50 %, improve nitrogen use efficiency and double water use efficiency.

Benefits, which improve resilience, include improvements in soil fertility and water - use efficiency, plus disruption of weed, pest, and disease life cycles.

Tiny scales along the animals» bodies improve the efficiency of their movements through water.

With this knowledge, we can devise and design improvements on the cobalt oxide catalyst and its support environment to partially or completely remove these bottlenecks and improve the efficiency of water oxidation.»

By studying the carbon isotope compositions of barley plants and their relationship with water - use efficiency, the researchers developed tools that plant breeders can use to improve selection efficiency for more water - efficient varieties.

For instance, strengthening core muscles facilitate increased speed and efficiency in the water as improved stability allows swimmers to better leverage larger muscles to help propel them through the water.

Increasing core strength will increase stroke efficiency, which will ultimately improve performance in the water.

Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency: Schools have made efforts to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality and conservation, decrease hazardous waste production, and expand use of alternative transportation.

Further changes to the oil and water cooing systems are also said to improve durability and efficiency.