Sentences with phrase «making use of a renewable»

This DC backbone would make the use of renewables much more cost effective.
But the government does have plans to make use of renewable energies — wind and solar power, low - carbon sources such as gas, nuclear energy, and imported hydroelectricity — and wants to create «green jobs» that will take care of people and the environment.
A car that is powered with biodiesel will make use of these renewable fuel sources to run its engine and cut down its carbon footprint.
The towers will also make use of renewable power, and are expected to produce 50 % less CO2 emissions than similar residential projects.

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The state's business sector is making major efforts to reduce overall power consumption while moving towards greater use of renewable energy generation.
This energy consulting company, which works with businesses to manage energy use and supply tailored renewable solutions, had just six employees as of last year — but made a whopping $ 5.1 million in revenue.
Whether or not we realize it, researchers are coming up with new ways to create and use plastics that could benefit the plastics industry — as well as society and the environment — by reducing the costs of consumer goods, making renewable energy more available and reducing plastic waste.
All of us water agencies use a lot of power, and I think that's why a lot of us water agencies are getting phone calls from some of these battery companies hoping to make the renewables work better.
More seriously the increased production will speed up the exhaustion of nonrenewable resources and make more difficult the attainment of sustainable use of renewable ones.
The new launches continue with the Live Clean standard, using 97 % plant - based formulations from renewable sources, always cruelty - free and made without the use of harsh chemicals such as parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates, phosphates and dyes.
Made of renewable materials, flexible packaging uses less material.
The PῧrPod100 is made from renewable, bio-based materials that are 100 percent compostable, and the ring of the pod is made using coffee chaff — the skin of the coffee bean that comes off during the roasting process.
Using less, recycling more, making things lighter, and using renewable materials are all part of the pacUsing less, recycling more, making things lighter, and using renewable materials are all part of the pacusing renewable materials are all part of the package.
«We can do more looking at sustainability; we can do more with plastics moving them to renewables; we can look at how we impact the environment; we can make consumer convenience; we can use innovation; we can be sustainable, and that's the great beauty of packaging,» said Mars Global Petcare Packaging Sustainability Director Colin Yates.
A German confectionery company, Mimi's Garden, has launched a new range of organic energy treats made from sun - ripened dates and uses Futamura's renewable and compostable NatureFlex ™ film in its packaging.
It is made from a renewable raw material in a facility that uses 90 % of its biomass in products and the rest for energy.
A. Is beneficial, safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle; B. Meets market criteria for performance and cost; C. Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy; D. Optimizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials; E. Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices; F. Is made from materials healthy in all probable end - of - life scenarios; G. Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy; H. Is effectively recovered and utilized in biological and / or industrial closed loop cycles.
This natural diaper is made of corn and wheat, resources that can be used in producing renewable energy while reducing the use of petro chemicals.
It means that the main material used in this baby mattress is made of renewable material.
This sets the standard for the term Natural and stipulates: * Product must be made up of at least 95 percent truly natural ingredients or ingredients that are derived from natural sources * No ingredients with any potential suspected human health risks * No processes that significantly or adversely alter the purity / effect of the natural ingredients * Ingredients that come from a purposeful, renewable / plentiful source found in nature (flora, fauna, mineral) * Processes that are minimal and don't use synthetic / harsh chemicals or otherwise dilute purity * Non-natural ingredients only when viable natural alternative ingredient are unavailable and only when there are absolutely no suspected potential human health risks
Trade and industry minister Lord Truscott makes the case for nuclear power as just one part of an overall strategy, which includes greater energy efficiency and more use of renewables such as wind, wave and solar power.
The projects are part of the state's Clean Energy Standard, which hopes to make 50 percent of the electricity used in New York come from renewable resources by 2030.
If China's use of renewable and nuclear energy grows at a plausible rate, and the country captures some of its emissions from coal - burning power stations and keeps making improvements in energy efficiency, by 2050 its total emissions could end up 4 per cent lower than today, says Zhou.
The researchers are using multidisciplinary approaches to make genetic modifications linked with all three traits, with the aim of improving sorghum for renewable energy and chemical production.
As Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, my focus has been on pursuing policies that make meaningfully more efficient use of the energy we currently have while accelerating deployment of cleaner, renewable energy sources for the 21stRenewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, my focus has been on pursuing policies that make meaningfully more efficient use of the energy we currently have while accelerating deployment of cleaner, renewable energy sources for the 21strenewable energy sources for the 21st century.
We're now looking at the world of biology and asking how to use our tools to make a more sustainable world with a focus on biofuels and renewable materials, for example.»
Several companies are already using renewable sources of gas to make hydrogen at large - scale steam - reformation facilities and on - site production plants.
It allows one of the world's most used materials to be made from a common annually renewable source.
Further steps could include pushing for more renewable energy; an aggressive cut in the use of coal and natural gas to make electricity; wider use of electric cars, biofuel, and hydrogen fuel; changes in farming practices; and putting a price on carbon pollution.
«Essentially, if we were to use the hydrocarbon oils from this alga to be a renewable fuel source, there would be no need to change any kind of infrastructure for making the fuel.
Now, Wyss Institute researchers led by Church have developed a new suite of such sensors, reported in Nucleic Acids Research journal, that not only increase the number of cellular «switches and levers» that scientists can use for complex genetic re-programming, but also respond to valuable products such as renewable plastics or costly pharmaceuticals and give microbes a voice to report on their own efficiency in making these products.
Vancouver also leads the world in the use of hydroelectric power, which makes up 90 percent of its energy supply, and regularly uses renewables like wind and solar.
By making more sophisticated use of that basic concept in a connected grid, and pairing it with more advanced forms of energy storage, the door could be opened for a much wider use of renewable energy systems, scientists say.
The Army used a number of methods to curb energy use, but made a great deal of efficiency progress partnering with energy providers using ESPCs and utility energy service contracts (UESCs) to pay for renewable power generation as well as heat -, water - and electricity - saving upgrades.
The salt is stored in Thermos - like reservoirs and then is used to create steam to generate electricity hours after sundown, making it a leader in the budding field of renewable energy storage, industry analysts say.
With the help of microbes, we could decrease our carbon footprint on the planet, by using renewable resources to make a lot of the fuels and chemicals we currently get from petroleum.
Potato starch is a renewable raw material used in a broad spectrum of technical processes, including the making of paper, textiles, and adhesives.
This pluripotency makes hPSCs a potential source of renewable, healthy, specialized cells for use in transplantation and the treatment of a wide variety of diseases and injuries such as heart disease, Parkinson's and burns.
SEATTLE — Washington state - based Alaska Airlines today made history flying the first commercial flight using the world's first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remain after the harvesting of managed forests.
If you choose to use products that are free of harsh chemicals and made with renewable kitchen cabinets and materials instead, you can have a truly green kitchen that you will be proud of.
Secondly, rather than using pure cotton, which is one of the world's thirstiest and most pesticide - sprayed crops, they've created an innovative and soft fabric blend that includes a bit of cotton, yes, but also Tencel, a processed wood fibre made from eucalyptus trees which takes far less energy, is 100 % renewable and uses 85 % less water than cotton to grow.
The winning team created a simple, portable and lightweight charger that makes use of two renewable energies (wind and solar power) to charge four rechargeable AA batteries.
With 30,000 spread across the UK, their sustainable operation could make a significant difference, from increasing use of renewable energy to reducing landfill waste.
Corvette Racing will use this renewable high - octane fuel, which is made primarily from wood waste, in the upcoming ALMS Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg on April 5.
In anticipation of a future society which will make ever greater use of a variety of renewable energy sources, Mazda has a long history of research and development into electric powered vehicles.
Renewable resources are used in the making of all Earthborn Holistic ® Venture ™ packaging.
It is also Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified, ensuring the paper used meets the mark of responsible forestry; Green - e Certified, ensuring the paper is made with 100 - percent renewable green electricity; and Green Seal Certified, ensuring a reduction in carbon emissions.
As part of a group exhibition for the CONTACT Photography Festival, «Light and Shadow» also shows how the use of solar power and renewable energy sources are helping to make a difference to the recovering nation.
We must all make a move towards reducing our energy consumption, making less use of fossil fuels, and insist that our energy departments of state make active moves towards allowing our societies to switch to renewable energy sources.
And while bamboo appears to be a near - perfect renewable material for the goal of building strong, light, and flexible bike frames, it really only makes sense, environmentally - speaking, to use it in areas where it grows naturally, and to not ship it across the world as a bicycle frame.
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