Decarbonization is the process of reducing or completely eliminating carbon emissions. Building a decarbonization strategy for university campuses is crucial for mitigating climate change: Decarbonization Assessment and Planning:- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of...
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Sustainability in Food Processing
What is Sustainable Food Production? Here is one definition: Sustainable food production is “a method of production using processes and systems that are non-polluting, conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources, are economically efficient, are safe for...
Prevention Through Design – Acoustic & Thermal Safety
Prevention Through Design - Acoustic & Thermal Safety Prevention through Design or PtD, is an approach to Occupational Health & Safety that addresses safety needs in the design or redesign process to prevent or minimize work related hazards and risks...
Why paper mills should invest in (not spend on) insulation
Paper mills generate steam to power the facility, but when generating steam, heat (energy) is lost whenever sections of the steam distribution system lose their insulation. Generally, insulation gets removed in and around areas that tend to spring leaks the most:...
Low-cost insulation is a costly proposition
When a facility manager or purchasing department finds a vendor offering low-cost insulation and buys from them, the manager feels like he or she not only spotted a bargain but also made a good decision. Low-cost insulation is a costly proposition, though. When we...
Sustainability is a competitive advantage for attracting talent
Several blog posts and articles within the last few months have noted how practicing sustainability can help companies with attracting talent. In September of last year, online education provider GetSmarter published a blog post highlighting research stating “56% of...
For safety, energy savings, Shannon exhibits thermal insulation at Plastec West
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. – March 30, 2022 – Shannon Global Energy Solutions—which engineers and manufactures reusable acoustic and thermal insulation for a sustainable planet—will showcase its thermal and reusable insulation blankets for the plastics industry at Plastec...
What role does R-Value play in your energy-saving strategy?
If you’re trying to conserve energy through insulation, then choosing insulation material with a high R-Value is a critical component for your strategy. But what is R-Value? According to Meriam-Webster’s online dictionary, R-Value is “a measure of resistance to the...
Thermal insulation’s effect on your carbon footprint, lending and profitability
Should thermal insulation be part of a strategy for reducing your facility’s carbon footprint? Some banks in Europe are starting to screen borrowers more carefully about their carbon footprint. Will North American banks soon take a closer look at facility owners’...
Every Steam Trap Should Be Insulated!
Steam Traps can cause between $30 to $300.00 per year in wasted energy! Steam Traps are a dangerously hot surface! Steam Traps are problematic, but necessary! Steam Traps need to be insulated! According the U.S. Department of Energy: Effectively insulate inverted...