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Jia Kim

The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Brand is the Nation's First Certified ... - 0 views

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shared by Jia Kim on 25 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • all of its IHG® corporate-managed restaurants in the United States and Canada become Certified Green Restaurants
  • The company is focused on making a positive difference by creating more sustainable hotels and communities
  • IHG Green Engage® program, which is an online sustainability platform that is used by more than 2,500 IHG-branded hotels worldwide, and allows properties to chart their progress toward energy, waste and water efficiency.
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  • energy, water, waste, food, packaging, chemicals, and building materials.
  • IHG's commitment to environmental sustainability
  • All of the InterContinental hotels" 26 Certified Green Restaurants have met the GRA's certification standards by earning at least 100 GreenPoints™ in the categories of food, water, waste, energy, chemicals, and disposables
  • Additionally, each Certified Green Restaurant has eliminated use of polystyrene foam, (aka StyroFoam™), and has implemented a full-scale recycling program.
  • demonstrated that hotel restaurants really can divert 95 percent of their waste from landfills, conserve energy and water, and use more sustainable food,"
  • Jia Kim on 25 Sep 13
     
    All of the restaurants operated by IHG(InterContineal Hotels Group)in U.S. and Canada become a certified green restaurant. There are criteria such as energy, water, waste, food, packaging, chemicals, and building materials to meet the standard. This is very impressive that huge brand hotel have demonstrated sustainable strategy to contribute on environmental sustainability. The InterContinental hotel groups made outstanding accomplishments by representing that 95%of waste could be diverted away from landfill.
Endrich Reveil

Green Is In! Is Your Hotel Prepared? - By Manisha Pathak - 0 views

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shared by Endrich Reveil on 24 Jan 15 - No Cached
  • Provide educational material to the staff and guests in order to implement the green practices well and if your hotel is already eco-friendly then make sure to get a green certificate. 
  • : Provide educational material to the staff and guests in order to implement the green practices well and if your hotel is already eco-friendly then make sure to get a green certificate. 
  • '47% of travelers said it is important for them to stay in green-certified hotels and 7% admitted that green certification is an extremely important factor in their choice of hotel'. (Source: Business Traveler)
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  • The three most crucial areas that can be turned into environmental-friendly practices are energy, water and waste.
  • "The average energy consumption per night in a mid-sized hotel is approximately 130 MJ.”
  • "Tourist water consumption is up to 440 liters a day per person.” 
  • "A mid-sized hotel produces one kilogram of waste per guest per day and 50-60% of the waste materials can be recycled or reused in a hotel.”
  • Waste generation is very dangerous and has visible effects on environment.
  • - Encourage guests to use showers while bathing as showers consume less water than bath tubs. 
  • - Use bio degradable cleaning products instead of chemicals that are dangerous for the environment.
  • Eliminate unnecessary paperwork like maps and templates. Either upload them on the website or stick it in the guest room.
  • Provide educational material to the staff and guests in order to implement the green practices well and if your hotel is already eco-friendly then make sure to get a green certificate
  • Endrich Reveil on 24 Jan 15
     
    It can be very difficult for hotels to practice an Eco-friendly stay for travelers with water, energy , and waste being consumed 24/7. However, some hotels are taking initiates in following the green program and some travelers are right on board with the cause. It has been surveyed that 47% of travelers said it is important for them to stay in green-certified hotels. Another few reasons why hotels are starting to implement these practices are government regulations, saving money, and respect for the environment and the natural surrounding. This article explains the three crucial areas (water, energy, and waste)that can be turned into environmental friendly practices.
vickychapas2021

10 Things You Should Know About Recycling Electronics - 1 views

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shared by vickychapas2021 on 11 Apr 21 - No Cached
  • The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only 15 to 20 percent of e-waste is recycled,
  • the rest of these electronics go directly into landfills, incinerators and are illegally exported to developing countries
  • These foreign junkyards hire low-wage employees to pick through the few valuable components of often toxic old machines.
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  • The E-cycling Central website allows users to select their state and city to find a trusted recycler nearest them.
  • Reuse is always more environmentally sound and will give devices an extra couple years of usability.
  • One is called the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment, known as e-Stewards, and the other is called Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices, known as R2.
  • If an electronics recycler has either one of these certifications they are typically more trustworthy than a recycler without one.
  • With that being said, it is best to recycle your electronics as soon as you know you are done using them.
  • Before you recycle or donate your computer or cell phone, be sure to erase your data from the device.
  • CRT TV’s, printers, cartridges and many large home appliances are dangerous to recycle, so consumers should expect to pay a small fee to recycle them.
  • Don’t throw nickel cadmium batteries in the garbage! They’re made from poisonous materials that can harm the environment—and they also need to be recycled.
  • cell phone batteries can be used to make new smartphones and batteries, while zinc and aluminum from laptops and tablets can be used for metal plates, jewelry, cars or art.
  • vickychapas2021 on 11 Apr 21
     
    This article explains what e-waste is and how we as consumers can help recycle our e-waste. We should recycle products we know we won't use anymore because technology depreciates. When we decide to recycle our e-waste we should ensure that they are reputable. Throwing certain things in the garbage is toxic to the environment and thus we should make sure to recycle all technology instead of tossing it into the landfill.
danakissane01

Simpler E-Waste Recycling Method Might Be Greener, Too | Inside Science - 0 views

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shared by danakissane01 on 11 Apr 21 - No Cached
  • Simpler E-Waste Recycling Method Might Be Greener, Too
  • The new approach can separate different metals in electronic waste using only air and high temperatures.
  • It's estimated that more than 50% of critical materials in electronics -- such as gold or rare earth metals -- end up in landfills.
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  • In a paper published in the journal Materials Horizons in March, materials scientist Martin Thuo and his collaborators at Iowa State University demonstrated a new method of extracting valuable metals from recycled electronics: one that requires only air and relatively low temperatures of 500-700 degrees Fahrenheit (260-370 degrees Celsius). 
  • A strength of this new method is its tunability, allowing different metals to be extracted from a sample one by one. The balance of air and temperature controls which component in the waste reacts fastest. Once the most reactive component is entirely oxidized, it is separated from the rest of the sample, and the process continues with the next reactive component.
  • The tunability of the process also means that the waste must be "profiled" first, to determine the quantity of each component and design the air and temperature changes accordingly. Thuo said fine-tuning these profiles, as well as characterizing the method's environmental friendliness and cost, will be a priority as his team begins to commercialize the technology. 
  • danakissane01 on 11 Apr 21
     
    A new method that might help E-waste recycling become more green and safe for the environment.
jlewinsky

IHG uses artificial intelligence to reduce food waste - Business Traveller - 0 views

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shared by jlewinsky on 02 Feb 21 - No Cached
  • AI technology to reduce food waste at selected properties.
  • The Winnow Vision AI technology uses intelligent cameras, smart scales and meters to analyse ingredients used during food preparation, as well as plates returned to the kitchen, to assess which food items are most wasted and in what quantities.
  • The group says that the technology will help its hotels achieve a 30 per cent reduction in food waste,
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  • the Intercontinental Fujairah Resort, which has been able to reduce food waste by over 50 per cent using the technology, a
  • jlewinsky on 02 Feb 21
     
    This article describes how the Intercontinental Hotel Group is using artificial intelligence to reduce food waste. This technology uses smart scales, meters and cameras during food preparation.
hankunli

Atlanta: An Airport Case Study in Trying to Manage Plastic Waste – Skift - 2 views

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  • hankunli on 15 Jun 20
     
    Summary: It is clear that airlines and airports are responsible for plastic waste. The case is in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport has planned to reduce plastic waste to a minimum in recent years. Airlines have taken part in eliminating plastic waste and cooperate with the airports. The airport itself also has done something useful like creating the airport's own recycling and composting facility and viewing plastic waste as resources. Besides, the article also mentioned that cocessionaries and consumers also have responsibility in helping reduce plastic waste in the airport. For concessionaries in Atlanta Airport, they are required to use compostable serviceware. For consumers, they are educated by the airport in reducing waste.
ovila009

China's e-waste worth $23.8 billion by 2030 - Greenpeace East Asia - 0 views

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shared by ovila009 on 22 Feb 21 - No Cached
  • The value of metals discarded as electronic waste in China will total $23.8 billion USD by 2030
  • E-waste from computers, mobile phones, and other electronics will reach 15.4 million tons by 2020
  • 27.22 million tons by 2030
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  • The economic potential of e-waste recycling is obvious
  • Electronics brands enjoy wide profit margins, and should incentivize consumers to recycle unused products, and not just to discard or hold on to out-of-use products.
  • Investment in the “urban mining” industry, reliable and transparent information on the recycling market, and a stronger focus on design, for more durable and repairable devices, can all support the development of an e-waste circular economy.
  • ovila009 on 22 Feb 21
     
    This article goes into detail about the economic potential of the e-waste industry. China is primed to be the remain the biggest player in the market. It is wise for all governments and companies involved to work together to find a solution that makes this industry safe and sustainable.
elena zhebrun

Federal Limits on E-Waste Exports Could Create Up To 42,000 U.S. Jobs, According to New... - 0 views

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  • elena zhebrun on 06 Feb 13
     
    CAER includes a wide range of electronics recyclers and affiliate organizations that support passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA), legislation that will promote fair and responsible e-waste trade. The bill, which will be reintroduced in the current session of Congress, bans the export of certain types of unprocessed and non-working electronics and e-waste from the U.S. to developing countries. Fair trade in tested, working electronics and processed e-scrap commodities would not be restricted. Processing this e-waste in the U.S. would create 21,000 full-time equivalent recycling jobs with a corresponding payroll of $772 million and the potential for 21,000 additional indirect jobs, according to the study. The study notes that jobs will further increase as e-waste volumes rise in the years ahead. Since its founding in November 2011, CAER has grown to include 82 U.S. companies operating about 158 electronics recycling and disposition facilities operations in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
mrueda

Global E-waste To Hit 49.8M Tons By 2018 -- Here's What Japan Is Doing To Combat It - 0 views

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  • mrueda on 02 Sep 18
     
    After participating in this week's discussion on e-waste I got curious. I found an article discussing the increasing amount of e-waste in Asia. According to the article, e-waste is increasing by 63% every 5 years since 2015. Asia in also the largest manufacture and marker for electrical and electronic equipment that is not intend for re-use. So you have to wonder where does is all go? If it's not stuffed into a draw, then it's probably in a landfill. But countries like Japan are getting creative, they have pledged to collect tons of e-waste to create the medals for the upcoming Olympic games. There also many organizations in Japan that are implanting recycling and collection program to eliminate the amount of e-waste that ends up in a landfill or this taken to a factory where they it is then broken down and burned causing toxic gases to enter the surrounding environment and atmosphere.
leahesper

Electronic Recycling Market 2019 Industry Outlook, Market Dynamics and Forecast by 2024... - 0 views

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shared by leahesper on 29 Sep 19 - No Cached
  • The Global Electronic Recycling Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 114 billion by 2024 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 23% in the given forecast period.
  • Computer recycling, electronic recycling or e-waste recycling is the disassembly and separation of additives and raw materials of waste electronics.
  • Digital recycling helps to recover valuable metals by means of making sure that toxic and dangerous substance are handled well thereby minimizing the environmental effect associated with mining.
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  • Despite the fact that the methods of re-use, donation and restore aren't strictly recycling. They're different common sustainable approaches to eliminate it waste.
  • Even though recycling of e-waste pose clean blessings, loss of recycling cognizance and regulatory infrastructure have resulted to low recycling price.
  • leahesper on 29 Sep 19
     
    This press release article talks about how the Global Electronic Recycling Market is segmented on the lines of its type of processed material, type of equipment, source of equipment and regional. I find this interested because after watching the videos from this weeks module, my eyes have been opened to a world I once didn't know about. Computer recycling, electronic recycling or e-waste recycling aren't really recycling. This article is interesting to me because now I have knowledge of what really goes on behind the scenes.
lclar060

The E-Waste Land - Washington Square: The Stories of San Jose State University - 0 views

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  • lclar060 on 10 Apr 20
     
    E-waste is an electronic product of a consumer or business which (actual or seemingly) has reached the end of its lifespan. Depending on city regulations and provisions, e-waste can be quite costly if not properly disposed. For instance, hazardous chemicals can seep out of used phones or tablets and pass through our water tables. California, the first US state to have enacted a Electronic Waste Recycling Act in 2003, implemented a legislation to reduce hazardous substance in newly built electronics and a fee for the disposal of larger electronics. This has proven successful in reducing E-waste thus far. Another solution to the E-waste dilemma is to create a market for re-purchase of such materials. Products that are "Designed for the Environment" are to be marketed as preferred and created as such. Therefore, consumers, environmentalists and entrepreneurs reclaim pollution and turn it into profit.
natashacastro

Sustainable hotels: how hotels can reduce energy costs - 1 views

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shared by natashacastro on 22 Nov 17 - No Cached
  • n the hotel industry there is an urgency not only to go greener but also to become more tech-friendly, according to recent research by energy leaders E.ON.
  • The first stage is to check the rate at which they’re paying for energy, and to get a greater sense of how much their business is affected by this cost. The second is to address the easiest fixes to bring that cost down – such as replacing inefficient bulbs or heaters and minimising wasted heat or light. The third is to put energy at the heart of the business’s strategy and to make committed investments that promise long-term reward, such as installing solar panels, or investing in waste heat-recovery systems to slash heating costs.
  • The changes in travelling habits and the demands of guests will have a significant impact on hotels both small and large,” says Phil Gilbert, director of energy solutions at E.O
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  • “Cutting down waste, using smart technology to manage buildings and possibly generating their own power are all options for hotels to consider, and E.ON can help throughout the whole process, from concept to management.”
  • is now ready to invest significantly in energy solutions across other hotels in the Thwaites chain.
  • Getting to grips with energy costs is important for all businesses, and minimising the impact that rising energy prices will have is important for every organisation’s long-term security.
  • natashacastro on 22 Nov 17
     
    This article discusses the push that is happening for hotels to "go green" and "tech-friendly". Travelers have more of a preference for eco-friendly/tech friendly hotels when booking. For example, guests now prefer wifi more than complimentary breakfast. Another example that guests are searching for sustainability usage was important to them. In a survey done one in five woule stay in a boutique hotel if it used renewable energy sources. The article examines the desires for guests and their preferences for hotels and how hotels can adjust to this change. To meet these demands, hotels can address what are easy fixes such minimizing wasted heat or light. Another way hotels can hop on in this movement is by investing in systems that are eco-friendly such as waste heat-recovery systems. Investing in energy solutions will meet customer demands and help save the environment.
azephyr

Hotel Recycling Program: Benefits of Ewaste Recycling in Hospitality - 0 views

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shared by azephyr on 15 Jun 20 - No Cached
  • Hotel Recycling Program: Benefits of Ewaste Recycling in Hospitality
  • Does Recycling in the Hotel Industry Include E-waste?
  • With thousands of customers checking in each year, at a business that operates 24 hours a day, hotels are more likely to be replacing their office electronics more frequently.
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  • As technology keeps advancing, creating newer and more sophisticated versions of older devices, consumers have been all too quick to discard the electronics they own now. That means the amount of e-waste that’s been tossed out and sent to landfills is skyrocketing.
  • the UN, environmental groups and governments around the world are working to promote the recycling of e-waste as the best solution.
  • Electronic recycling is the specialty of Great Lakes Electronics Corporation, which has years of experience performing environmentally friendly recycling of electronic products. Great Lakes Electronics Corporation will disassemble these items into component parts, and the ones that still have value can be sold for reuse. Other parts are used for metals recovery, and everything is recycled.
  • Once a used electronic device is sent to an experienced recycling firm like Great Lakes Electronics Corporation, it keeps those devices out of landfills, and the parts with value can be used by manufacturers to create new products.
  • Recycling is a great way to make a long-term contribution to our environment, and recycling aging office equipment and electronics should be near the top of their list.
  • Estimates are that the world produces up to 50 million tonnes of e-waste every year from consumers and businesses throwing out everything from smartphones to computers to household and office appliances, material believed to still be worth $62.5 billion. But only a small percentage of the e-waste — which contains valuable and reusable materials like metals and rare earth, never gets recycled.
  • In fact, estimates are that hotels have the opportunity to recycle as much as 50-60% of their total waste stream. And recycling can help hotels reduce the high cost of managing their waste.
  • They also need to monitor their recycling programs on a regular basis, carefully track the volume and types of recyclables they process, and continue to refine their recycling programs by encouraging feedback from employees and guests, making changes where necessary.
  • anaslip on 15 Jun 20
     
    Hotels are more likely to replace their electronics more often because they are using them every day and they are trying to be up-to-date to be able to provide the best experience to the customers. Therefore, the number of computers that people are throwing away is too big and hard to count. Great Lakes Electronics Corporation is providing electronic recycling programs that are environmental friendly.
anonymous

E-waste will go down because of COVID, but for all the wrong reasons | Grist - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 21 Jun 21 - No Cached
  • Global sales of electronics and electrical equipment took a hit during the first three quarters of 2020, according to a U.N
  • more than 5 million tons of future e-waste were avoided during that time period
  • n recent years as more people in developing nations gain access to modern technology, product life cycles become shorter, and device repair becomes more difficult.
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  • High-income countries in North America and Europe, the researchers found, only saw a 5 percent dip in overall electronics sales.
  • People living in lower income nations in the Global South, meanwhile, bought 30 percent fewer electronics overall, including fewer cell phones and laptops
  • Tech Dump and others have also seen “a huge increase in the number of people coming in and dropping off electronics.”
  • people spending more time at home and “needing to get rid of what we call the pile of denial,
  • rebound effect in wealthier countries, where electronics sales were up significantly in the third quarter of 2020 compared with the first tw
  • A pandemic-driven e-waste dip may give nations “a little bit of breathing space” to strengthen their recycling infrastructure, Baldé said. “But it’s not a lot of oxygen.
  • anonymous on 21 Jun 21
     
    This article touches on how Covid gave some relief of e-aste but not enough to make such a difference. Since many people were home during the pandemic, it was time enough for people to do some spring cleaning. Heavier electronic devices will reduce e waste production by 5.4 million tons but electronic sales grew at the end of last year. We wont really see the imapct of the pandemic right away but over time.
Panpan Xie

How IT Can Go Green | Top Stories | | Hospitality Magazine (HT) - 2 views

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  • In the world of information technology (IT), the green movement is taking shape. There are numerous opportunities for IT professionals to take leadership roles in helping their organizations to adopt sustainable practices. Technology is a tool to provide solutions, but regrettably, technology can also be a source of the problem due to factors like energy consumption and the environmental impacts when disposing of obsolete or broken technology (i.e., e-waste). Therefore, we will need to look at situations and technology usage via multiple lenses to try to assess the net impact to determine if the outcomes are truly desirable and positive versus negative. This often requires asking tough questions and looking for possible unintended consequences before decisions are being made
  • Like any business initiative, green IT projects will require strong commitment from an organization’s top management and investment in time and resources at all levels.
  • In order for tourism to prosper, we cannot afford to let our environment erode.
  • Jiaqi Xu on 07 Feb 12
     
    Green information technology(IT), referred to as green computing, is a term used to describe the application of automated resources in an efficient manner. Green IT originates with system manufacturers producing environmentally friendly products and encouraging users to adopt eco-friendly practices such as reducing paper usage through minimal printing, operating more efficiently with power management,and exercising proper recycling habits.As global information technology environmental standards continue to expand, it is highly likely that guidelines governing product life span, power consumption and recyclable resources will be in the forefront.
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  • anonymous on 13 Feb 12
     
    This article shares how IT is going green in several areas including hospitality. It speaks to digital marketing, e-waste, and appealing to employees to aid in using technology responsibly. The use of energy saving techniques and energy star products.
  • Tamara Lang on 31 Aug 12
     
    As our natural resources are being depleted rapidly and technology is changing faster than ever resulting in mountains of "e-waste", I believe the IT industry should focus a vast amount of their efforts in the area of sustainability or going green. In the hospitality and tourism industry maintaining natural resources and cutting down on the consumption of water, energy and paper is an IT issues that we can all support. The focus of this article was about revealing opportunities where IT can go green. Sustainability is good for the environment, the viability of the hospitality industry, the guests, and the bottom line. According to the article, IT leadership needs to take "a leadership role in helping their organization to adopt sustainable practices". Some of the areas where IT can look at going green are as follows (information taken directly from the article): * Using IT responsibly and effectively to reduce energy, water and paper consumption * Deploying effective technology practices such as Energy Star compliance to power down computers automatically after periods of inactivity and server virtualization * Tackling e-waste and deploying recycling technologies to reduce environmental waste and impacts * Digital marketing practices * Marketing strategies to report and promote green practices A commitment of time, money, and resources will be required from all levels of leadership in order for green IT projects to work. Companies have to educate their employees and guests to create awareness, implement practices such as energy audits, device shut downs to force people to use media, and give rewards to get the buy in. Even though the payback of green initiatives may take a long time, the upside is that you are being environmentally conscious and doing the right thing.
  • Michael Anthony on 31 Aug 12
     
    I highlighted in blue the sections I was most interested in, I found the passage about reducing faxing and photocopying to be most interesting. There is no reason to be so reliant upon these when you can send attachments through your smart phone. Hotels and other properties can unplug these machines to save money on the electric bill. There are otherways to be paperless, for example.The article I spoke of was about how hotels can limit the need to priint itemized bills and reciepts, all charges can be posted right to the mobile app on the smart phone. The mobile app on the smart phone will even unlock and lock your room doors and allow enterance to the spa and fitness center. There won't be a need for plastic room keys anymore either.
  • Panpan Xie on 07 Feb 13
     
    In hospitality industry, IT technology brings many benefits to us, but it is also a source of pollution when disposing of broken technology. There are many advantages of green IT movement such as reducing energy, water, paper, environmental waste and impacts, etc. Although it has many benefits, green IT projects need support from company's top leaders in both time and resources. The ROI of green IT is a little bit longer than other types of projects, but it has upside potential and intangible benefits. Green IT practices are not contrary with making money, so hoteliers should take measures to lead the organization on its journey to green action.
shaunagayecox

Energy firm says its nuclear-waste fueled diamond batteries could last thousands of years - 0 views

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  • These
  • These surreal claims are being made by a California-based battery company that says successful early test results recently competed on a nano-diamond battery brings them closer to realizing such claims.
  • The key to their revolutionary batteries is radioactive nuclear waste.
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  • The company, NDB, says it can safely utilize this waste to generate power in its nano diamond batteries
  • It could be used for common mobile devices, medical products, satellites and could provide energy in hard-to-reach locations or remote areas where routine maintenance would be difficult.
  • The basic principle behind the concept is not actually new. As NDB's chief operating officer Mohammed Irfan explained: "Using radioisotopes as a source for energy is not new
  • shaunagayecox on 30 Aug 20
     
    The company NDB Inc has created a nano diamond battery that will not need to be charged and will live for at minimum the full life of the products it is placed into. The battery is made by taking radioactive graphite nuclear waste, turning it into a diamond, and then allowing the diamond to create energy as it degrades. The energy is created by the interaction with carbon and the decaying diamond. Skepticism from writers in the tech field has included concerns about the power density of the battery. Skeptics believe that the power density will be lower than the current lithium ion batteries being used. However, amidst all the concerns from skeptics, the company NDB Inc still appears to be optimistic and passionate about bringing this product into fruition once the current pandemic eases up.
jwilc019

MultiBrief: How hospitality will become more sustainable in 2020 - 1 views

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  • It seems that hotel sustainability is going to top all hospitality trends in 2020.
  • creating innovations to contain the current wasteful way of living. The development and deployment of green technology will help proactive businesses drive change.
  • Preventing waste will be a predominant theme across all sub-sectors.
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  • “three-zero-concept” approach, which entails prioritizing energy management and lower emissions; using local construction materials and skills; and introducing life-cycle management into the building process.
  • Heat exchangers that use the exhaust heat to preheat water — an innovative way to achieve waste heat recovery — will grow in number.
  • According to research, hotels must reduce their carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 to ensure that growth in the sector is sustainable
  • To achieve the goal of reducing resource use, pollution, and waste hotels are installing high-resolution resource monitoring. They are also coming up with more apps that can engage staff and guests in sustainability and food waste reduction.
  • Eco-friendliness is no longer a nice-to-have concept. It has now evolved into a must-have
  • According to the U.N. World Tourism Organization, the number of eco-inspired trips taken by the end of this year will be close to 1.6 billion worldwide.
  • jwilc019 on 01 Sep 20
     
    This article was pre-COVID and budgetary restraints I fear will force many initiatives to be placed on the back burner for a while. What I really liked about this article is that it shows the hospitality industry being a driving force in sustainability technologies and taking accountability for amount of resources it uses and waste it produces. I found the "three-zero-concept" particularly interesting for new builds, since it takes a ground-up approach to sustainability. It talks about education and training for staff, which is extremely important for sustainability initiatives to be successful. The article highlights different protocols being used to lower waste, emissions, pollution, and natural resources used.
teresastas

Skullcandy Promises to Slash 1 Million Pounds of E-Waste - 0 views

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  • EPA says recycling, reusing or donating electronics prevents pollution and carbon emissions because fewer materials for items such as plastics or batteries do not have to be produced again. The energy saved from recycling 1 million laptops, for example, is equivalent to powering 3,500 homes in the US for a year, according to the agency.
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      teresastas on 03 Oct 21
       
      This comparison is really eye opening for me. I know. Sometimes we get lost in all the numbers but when you look at it this way it's crazy to think about.
  • Skullcandy also says it will eliminate the use of plastics entirely by 2023 and shift to using only FSC certified paper products.
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      teresastas on 03 Oct 21
       
      I think it is very important that companies that contribute to the e waste problem also help to fix the problem like Skullcandy is working towards doing. The idea of eliminating the use of plastics entirely on top of their e-waste pledge is making the right moves.
  • company has a partnership with environmental intelligence platform EcoChain, which helps the company analyze the carbon footprint of its manufacturing. One impact of that program is the development of a smaller battery.
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  • recycling by letting customers send any type or brand of headphones to the company to be properly recycled, giving them discounts for doing so.
  • Skullcandy Promises to Slash 1 Million Pounds of E-Waste
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Oct 21
       
      Headphone and Speaker company Skullcandy is making moves towards helping the fight against e-waste (short of closing it's doors of course). It recently pledged this month that it would eliminate one million pounds of e-waste by 2025 its new upcycling program. This program includes a few factors including a no plastic packing plan, an upcycling endeavor, and discounts to customers for responsible recycling of any headphone brands.
teresastas

Executive Recycling Company And Executives Sentenced For Fraud And International Enviro... - 1 views

www.justice.gov/...tenced-fraud-and-international

shared by teresastas on 03 Oct 21 - No Cached
  • xecutive Recycling, Inc. (a corporation) and Brandon Richter, age38, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the owner and chief executive officer of Executive Recycling, were sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martinez for their roles in a fraudulent scheme related to the disposal and exportation of electronic waste to foreign countries,
    • cingram21
      cingram21 on 03 Oct 21
       
      This article discusses the penalties the CEO and COO of Executive Recycling received for violating the laws that were exposed on 60 minutes
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Oct 21
       
      Thanks for posting this...I was interested to see how this all turned out! Looks like it didn't turn out well for them!
  • significant portion of electronic waste collected by the defendants were Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs). CRTs are the glass video display component of an electronic device, usually a computer or television monitor, and are known to contain lead. The defendants engaged in the practice of exporting electronic waste, including CRTs, from the United States to foreign countries, including the People’s Republic of China.
  • Executive Recycling appeared as the exporter of record in over 300 exports from the United States between 2005 and 2008. Approximately 160 of these exported cargo containers contained a total of more than 100,000 CRTs.
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  • The defendants’ misrepresentation induced customers to enter into contracts or agreements with the defendants for electronic waste disposal. Each victim paid the defendants to recycle their electronic waste in accordance with the representations made by the defendants. Contrary to their representations, the defendants sold the electronic waste they received from customers to brokers for export overseas to the People’s Republic of China and other countries.
  • The defendants claimed to safely recycle e-waste in the U.S., but regularly exported obsolete and discarded electronic equipment with toxic materials to third-world countries,” said Jeff Martinez, Special Agent in Charge of EPA’s criminal enforcement office in Colorado. 
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Hotel Recycling Programs Make a Major Contribution to our Environment - 0 views

www.ewaste1.com/rong-pr-for-the-hotel-industry

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  • Hotel waste management can be an issue, especially when it comes to recycling. How can hotels increase recycling to improve the environment? There are a lot of questions about how hotel recycling programs can help the environment; here are a few.
  • hotels are far more likely to be replacing their equipment and electronics than many other types of businesses.
  • Some hotels managers might assume it’s too difficult to successfully launch and operate an in-house recycling program. They have very large staffs, operate 24 hours a day, and have the challenge of providing immediate and reliable service to their guests.
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  • By recycling their used equipment in bulk, the managers and operators of hotels across the country will help keep those products out of landfills, where the toxins and chemicals inside electronics can pose significant environmental risks to our soil, water, wildlife and even our personal health. The risks are real and well-documented.
  • Waste Management in the Hotel Industry
  • If guests arrive expecting the highest standards, it can make a bad impression to have computers that don’t work or furniture that looks run down.
  • a number of hotels have already proven they can establish successful recycling programs.
  • Cost savings alone should be a top concern for the hotel industry. It’s been estimated that hotel guests generate up to two pounds of waste per night. Because of the prohibitive cost of waste disposal services in New York City, for example, a hotel can spend up to $100,000 annually to get rid of their waste. If recycling can cut that down significantly, that can amount to significant cost savings. And a growing number of hotels are recognizing that they can manage their waste in a sustainable manner, including by recycling.
  • A smart approach would be to offer incentives for workers who provide waste-saving ideas that can be implemented and to educate guests about the hotel’s recycling and environmental policies.
  • The creation of a successful hotel recycling project offers a lot of long-term rewards that include: • cost savings; • strong public relations to their guests; • an engaging program for employees and even guests to become part of.
  • peacejj22 on 26 Sep 22
     
    this article goes through the importance of recycling within the Hospitality industry as well as the benefits associated with doing so.
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