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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
Metal specialist optimises pre-treatment to cut costs and...
Turning a need into a genuine opportunity
Metal specialist rethinks its whole paint pre-treatment line
Massive time and cost savings, cleaner processes and a more streamlined process are the...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 Year(s)
Good practice
Metal processor uses dry machining and reduces hazardous...
Too many advantages to ignore
Ballscrew-maker introduces a cleaner, faster, smarter dry machining process and the results speak for themselves
Less hazardous waste, cleaner finish, mitigated...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 5 Year(s)
Good practice
Aeronautics firm radically cuts waste and saves resources
Well-grounded waste reduction
Company cuts material consumption and waste by installing an evaporator
Adjusting its purchasing policies and procedures and other good practices also saves resources...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
3 Year(s)
Good practice
Resource-saving cleaning technology for heat exchangers
Quiet muscle for toughest tube-cleaning jobs
Blocked or obstructed tube bundles need to be cleaned to run efficiently
Using a dedicated tube cleaning technology saves on water, chemicals and...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
Good practice
New membrane for ultrafiltration saves water
Clever food allergen filter
New ultrathin membrane filters out contaninants
Leads to reduced water use and more effective decontamination
Manufacturers try to keep their production lines running for...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
Good practice
Cascade system for powder coating pretreatment
Getting the full (pre)treatment
Material efficiency report reveals where water and chemical savings can be made
Measures introduced lead to a 90 % reduction in annual water use and 72 % chemical...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Materials
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 0.5 - 0.7 Year(s)
Measure
Monitoring water consumption in office buildings
Why monitor your water consumption? Saving water and associated costs begins with an accurate assessment of current consumption. Knowing how much water you use, as well as when and why you are using...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 5-40 % 0 - 1 Year(s)
Measure
Water minimisation in food processes
Water is often an undervalued resource. Organisations and their employees have little or no idea how much water they use, or the amount of money that could be saved by using water more efficiently. ...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Energy and water-saving in Bulgarian bakery
Well-baked plan to save resources
A series of power- and water-saving measures cut annual costs
Installing solar panels offsets investment costs
Annual savings: € 17 000 on grid electricity, € 3 600...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 Year(s)
Measure
Implementing an energy management system
Using energy efficiently helps organisations save money as well as helping to conserve resources and tackle climate change. ISO 50001, an energy management standard, includes methodology enabling ...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost
Measure
High-pressure cleaning in food and drink industry
Pressure cleaning is used for cleaning floors, walls, vessels, containers, open equipment and conveyors, and as a rinsing stage following cleaning and the application of chemicals. In high-pressure...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost
Measure
Green cleaning in place (CIP)
Green cleaning in place, or Green CIP for short, is a technology enabling the re-use of caustic soda during parts cleaning in food and drink production.
The principle is that pipes and tanks are...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost