The alarm clock blares and you roll out of bed, being careful not to stub your toe on the nightstand- it happens so often it’s practically part of your morning routine. Coffee maker starts to gurgle, fluffy
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The World Cup: An Energy-Footprint “Gooooooal” ?

The value of the World Cup has no measure. Once every four years, the most popular sporting event, period, attracts roughly half the globe’s population to watch in one form or another. Fanatics from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe tune
Read moreComparing the Energy Footprints of Electric and Petroleum Vehicles

Most experts agree that electric cars are cleaner than the traditional cars powered by fossil fuels, but the question is by how much? Breaking down the stages of both life cycles to compare can give us a
Read moreEnergy Conservation Measures

We are witnessing an efficiency revolution when it comes to energy consumption. Governments, private businesses, and individuals are increasing their education about energy efficiency and the multiple ways it can positively affect the world around us. Efficient
Read moreWaste to Energy Plant

Waste-to-Energy (WtE) represents the process of generating energy, whether it is electricity or heat, by incinerating waste. Usually, WtE processes produce energy directly through combustion, but they can also create a combustible fuel such as methane, ethanol
Read moreEnergy Saving Associated with Online Shopping

Since the emergence of the Internet we have seen a significant shift from traditional store-front shopping into the online market. This trend has gained favor due to convenience, no restrictions on hours and ease of deliveries. Considering
Read moreEnergy Footprint of Freight: Rail Versus Road

When comparing energy footprints of various transport methods, one needs to consider the circumstances it will be used for. We will look at the factors that make up distribution network for wholesalers and retailers, to ascertain what
Read moreEnergy Saving Techniques of Cargo Shipping That Reduces Their Energy Footprint

An investigation and comparison of the various energy saving techniques used in the shipping industry has widely varying results for each of the technologies. The industry continues to research and optimize these processes in order to reduce
Read moreThe Energy Footprint

When talking about the Energy Footprint (EF) of a product, we mean the total energy that was consumed throughout the life of that product. This will include all types of energy from fossil fuels to renewable energy,
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