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energy source

Top innovative renewable energy companies and startups

March 2, 2023 ENERGY

Discover the latest and most innovative companies and startups working in the renewable energy sector. From transforming waste into energy, to harnessing the power of ocean waves, to developing advanced wind turbines and solar panels, these companies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and leading the way towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking ideas that are shaping the renewable energy landscape and paving the way for a cleaner, greener planet.

digital kiosks

Unmanned digital kiosks

November 7, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

A network of multifunctional street postal terminals Goal Improvement of the process of goods delivery and receipt Project Helsinki The Finnish government and the Finnish technology company Agora Networks plan to install a network of 200 smart postal terminals (digital kiosks) in all cities by the end of 2019. The postal terminals will not only […]

Organic waste recycling

Organic waste recycling plant

October 25, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

Plant for the processing of organic waste into renewable natural gas Goal To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the overall environmental condition of the city Project In partnership with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., the city will begin installing new equipment at the Dufferin Solid Waste Management Facility later this year. The new equipment will convert […]

Waste Management

Waste management app

October 24, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

Toronto waste management app Goal To help residents with proper segregation and disposal of waste Project Waste Wizard is a quick and easy-to-use waste management tool that is designed as part of the city’s long-term waste management strategy to support the city’s recycling and environmental goals. The app is designed to make it as easy […]

Reducing pollution

Consumption management new goals

September 30, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

Reducing the amount of household waste Goals Reducing consumption and pollution Project Based on data from the waste management system, each independent county has a goal: how much to cut back on waste. The city’s goal is to reduce consumption by 12% % by the end of 2018 and 20% by the end of 2020 […]

Waste Reduction

Waste Reduction Grants Program

August 31, 2022 TECHNOLOGY

City of Toronto Waste Reduction Community Grants Program Goals To reduce household waste and increase citizen engagement in separate waste collection programs Project The City has launched a grant competition for waste reduction projects. Grants awarded must be consistent with the City’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward zero waste, which involves […]

Green building materials

Green building materials

May 12, 2022 BUZZWORDS

Green building materials – Composed of renewable and/or recycled materials, rather than nonrenewable resources. What kinds of green building materials are there? Building materials that are energy-efficient, sustainable, reusable, and that help and do not harm the planet are very important in the construction industry. Green building materials do one or more of the following: […]

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Leadership in Energy LEED

May 11, 2022 BUZZWORDS

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED – is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Before the introduction of LEED, the construction industry had no established standard for defining what constituted an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly project. Since its introduction in 1998, the LEED system […]

Sustainability

Sustainability

April 28, 2022 BUZZWORDS

Sustainability – the maintenance and betterment of the ecological, social, and economic health of a city. “Sustainability” is a completely new model for the use of resources and the interaction between man and nature. The main goal is to build a new innovative environment with a society that cares about the environment. Sustainable development is […]

Vienna smart city portrait

Vienna

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Vienna is taking up global issues with flying colors, thanks to an innovative Smart City strategy. Browse strategy, mission and vision.

Berlin smart city portrait

Berlin

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…

Stockholm smart city portrait

Stockholm

November 8, 2021 CITIES

The City of Stockholm has the very important task of reporting what is happening in Stockholm and the political decisions taken in the City Hall. We do…

Pune smart city portrait

Pune

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Pune Smart City has come up with five strategic requirements to fix core urban infrastructure and make it “future-proof.”

zero waste

Zero waste city

October 21, 2021 BUZZWORDS

To keep up with the times and modern minimalist design that features spaciousness and easy maintenance, try to keep only the things you…

Upcycling

Upcycling

August 1, 2021 BUZZWORDS

Upcycling is the process of transforming waste products or (apparently) useless materials into brand new products. As opposed to…

Material passport

Material passport

August 1, 2021 BUZZWORDS

A digital tool that provides information about the material composition of buildings and the quality and quantity of the materials they…

intel inside smart city solution

INTEL Smart City

February 12, 2021 TECHNOLOGY

Intel® Vision Products provide AI solutions across a diverse set of products enabling cities to become smarter, safer, and more efficient.

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