Sentences with phrase «reduce water requirements»

And since most renewables don't require water for cooling, they dramatically reduce the water requirements for power production compared to fossil - fueled power plants.

Performance Plants Inc. has key technologies that achieve higher and more consistent crop yields through improved heat tolerance, drought tolerance and reduced water requirements.

Combined with information on power generation, water risks, and future projections of energy and water demand, this paper quantifies the Indian thermal power sector's water demand, assesses its exposure to water stress, and evaluates opportunities for reducing water requirements while supporting power growth for the future.

A roof - mounted solar array provides electricity, and a rainwater collection system reduces water requirements.

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The company's corporate sustainability policy has three core components: Complying with and exceeding all legal regulatory requirements; reducing its consumption of energy, fuel, water, packaging and other resources; and promoting its efforts to consumers and customers.

Chicago Public Schools, where 87 percent of students are eligible for free and reduced - price lunch, already puts strict requirements on the items sold in vending machines — juice and water are the only available beverages, for instance — but Leslie Fowler, the district's executive director of nutrition support services, said students still bristle at the idea of schools controlling their choices.

The increased production in these crops is driven by higher precipitation predicted to occur in the central U.S., combined with higher concentrations of carbon dioxide, which reduces a plant's water requirements.

Children can bring in water and fruit, but the school does not allow packed lunches in order to «reduce the risk of sharing food, which may be against an individuals» dietary requirements».

Gradually, the water content should be reduced so that by 4 to 6 weeks of age the puppies are meeting most of their requirements with the dry food.

Growing competition for land, water, and energy, in addition to the overexploitation of fisheries, will affect our ability to produce food, as will the urgent requirement to reduce the impact of the food system on the environment.

No it isn't, more CO2 reduces plant water requirements and makes them grow faster.

A zero net energy building merges highly energy - efficient building construction, state - of - the - art appliances and lighting systems, and high performance windows to reduce a building's load and peak requirements and can include on - site solar water heating and renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaic, to meet remaining energy needs.

It's green markers helped track resource efficiency, indoor environmental quality, water conservation, and reduced site and community impact, with the energy efficiency requirement being met and exceeded by the achievement of the Passive House certification.

Cherry Carpet and Flooring, Dover, NH 11/2011 to Present Flooring Installer • Read and comprehend blueprints and work orders to plan flooring work • Confer with clients to determine how they want their floors and ceilings to appear • Suggest the right materials such as brick, tile or vinyl for flooring work • Choose the right quality and color by taking clients» input on aesthetics and budgeting • Procure the right material for each project by maintaining contact with vendors • Cut and shape floor tiles according to predefined specifications • Install cut and shaped tiles to floors, ceilings and cabinets • Order materials needed for tile replacements and repairing • Perform maintenance services on existing floors and ensure that all safety pads are installed • Replace tiles if they break or are tarnished and ensure that the new one is in sync with the existing design • Install polyethylene films to ensure that water doesn't get in and padded underlayment to reduce noise • Choose and mix adhesives in a safe manner and in accordance to each project's requirements

The benefits of green homes include: • Lower operational costs than conventional homes due to greater energy and water efficiency, which can result in lower utility bills; • High quality construction, since green label requirements for building materials and techniques often go beyond standard building codes; • More comfortable and stable indoor temperatures; • Healthier indoor air quality; and • Other features that reduce environmental impact such as proximity to parks, shops and transit.