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Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Good practice
Ruka is monitoring ski-slope electricity use in real-time
Looking for a smooth run toward energy saving
Accurate monitoring of energy consumption on ski slope informs efficiency drive
Everything from snowgun use to lighting is factored into the real-time...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
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Improved energy efficiency in Alpine ski resorts
Ski resorts use a significant amount of energy, and purchasing this energy is a considerable expense for the companies in the sector. It is estimated that the energy-saving potential at the largest...
Sector / Industry:
- Service sector
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 0-25 %
Good practice
Powerful environmental improvements via low-pressure...
Proof is in the savings ...
Innovative solution can help transform an energy and high-impact water-proofing process into a cleaner, more cost-effective one
The process uses 80 % less chemical...
Sector / Industry:
- Chemical and process engineering
- Textile and clothing
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 - 6 Year(s)
Good practice
World’s first scaled-up water-free and chemical...
This solution is just to 'dye' for ...
New scaled-up dyeing solution is faster and uses less materials and energy, which saves costs
Innovative clean technology successfully combines profitability...
Sector / Industry:
- Textile and clothing
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 75-95% 3 - 5 Year(s)
Good practice
Clean production for energy savings and reduced waste-...
Strong results start with a firm commitment
A raft of energy savings and efficiency gains thanks to clean production methods employed under enhanced EMS
Reduced waste and boosted energy performance ...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 1.4 Year(s)
Good practice
Saving materials and waste through battery remanufacturing
Lithium-ion batteries get a second life
Battery-maker investigates the cost and benefits of different remanufacturing scenarios
Conclusion: remanufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is technically and...
Sector / Industry:
- Other
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Good practice
Capping materials and emissions at cap manufacturer
Putting a lid on energy losses
Spanish firm discovers a whole world of ways to save energy, materials and costs
Its resulting measures earn it a prize at the European Business Award for the...
Sector / Industry:
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
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Citrus residues for renewable energy production
Fruit-processing industries are concentrated mainly in southern Europe, and most of them are family businesses or SMEs. They generate vast amounts of fruit residues. Citrus processing, in particular...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Waste
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Low-cost energy saving measures for efficient refrigeration
Energy saving does not need to be expensive. Up to 20 % can be cut in many refrigeration plants through actions that require little or no investment. The actions should be focused on good ...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
- Hotel and restaurant
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Nordic Swan ecolabel underpins Estonian print company
Remember to read the 'green print'!
Printing company with a robust eco-philosophy reeps benefits in Nordic market
Natural inks, oils and recycled paper are a key part of the green printing approach...
Sector / Industry:
- Other
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost
Good practice
Energy awareness and positive involvement at Finnish dairy
Multiple actions, one goal... save energy!
Arla Oy organises yearly energy awareness-raising actions involving the entire organisation
The campaigns communicate energy saving potential in everyday...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Green CIP delivers multiple benefits in dairy production
Leaning towards clever cleaning
Employing CIP cuts caustic soda use by some 90 %, and energy and water use by 50 % each
It also decreases cleaning downtime, boosts productivity and generates...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost