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Optimised cleaning-in-place for bottled water industry
Just take a CIP! Project targets fresh water rationalisation in production processes Case-by-case system design is critical to developing successful CIP solutions  The EU-funded AquaFit4Use
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Environmental management system at Spanish printer
'Una mas' benefit thanks to EMAS... EMAS practices and eco-design principles delivered solid results for printer Results included less toxic chemicals used, energy savings and huge increase in
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Environmental management system at Portuguese glass-maker
Glass-maker seeks transparency ... in environmental performance A focus on EMAS boosted environmental transparency and delivered savings  Reduced water consumption by 48 % and energy consumption
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Procuring energy efficient computers
Computer comparison test Energy efficient computer is 7 % cheaper in terms of overall procurement costs Slightly higher investment costs are recuperated in one year Energy efficient model
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Soybean oil lubricant substitute
Green hydraulic fluid alternative passes tests Soy oils instead of petroleum-based lubricants for 20 pieces of industrial equipment reduced danger of spills and waste problems Soy
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Procuring sustainable products and equipment for offices
Companies can lower their environmental impact by using more sustainable office equipment including printers, office chairs, computer screens and so on. Using sustainability criteria, such as the
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Auto-baling saves time on packing and logistics
Bale up! Smart waste solution  Smart baling system stops triple-handling of carboard waste The auto-baling system saves the company 32 man days or around € 10 000 a year Cannon Packing and
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Compacting waste in Californian restaurant
Pack it down and cut waste costs! Compacting restaurant waste reduces volume, cost and hauling Around € 1 400 saved on waste-removal every month Up to 80 % reduction of associated CO2 emissions
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Introducing energy efficient compacting and baling equipment
Waste management is a big part of business operations which is often overlooked in terms of potential environmental and business benefits. Compactors crush waste into a smaller volume, allowing
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Using environmentally friendly cleaning supplies
Green, clean and surprisingly lean on the budget Green cleaning products cost 7 % less than conventional products per 1 000 litres used Less water is needed to dillute and dissolve green cleaners
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Using green labelled recycled paper in offices
Every office needs a 'blue angel'   Recycled office paper is a viable 'green' alternative, saving businesses up to 13 % on paper costs Using recycled paper cuts CO2 emissions by 15 %, based on
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University of British Columbia: sustainable procurement for offices
Calculated 'green' decisions Procurement policy guides sustainability actions for staff, students, faculty Green choices are often cheaper or have a short payback on investment University of