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Even the most successful RNG projects face development roadblocks ⛔ Waste Advantage Magazine recently highlighted several difficulties such as construction challenges that can limit a project's development. Site selection is incredibly important in the RNG project development process, which is why our BIOGAS 3000 is customizable to your specific landfill and anaerobic digestion site requirements. Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/CsMc50SoTf4 #RNG #Environment #Sustainability

The Devastating Impact of the Food Industry on Our Planet Discover how the food system has become the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally. Find out why it is crucial to shift towards sustainable practices, just like the investment ADNOC Group is making in renewable energy. Join the discussion and learn about the urgent need for change. #FoodIndustryImpact #SustainableFarming #RenewableEnergyInvestment #ClimateChangeAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #GreenhouseGasEmissions #GlobalFoodSystem #SustainabilityGoals #ADNOCInvestment #ShiftingTowardsSustainability #PlantBased #Vegan #FutureOfFood #TheEthicalFuturists Full interview with Edward Hamod of Switch Foods at https://lnkd.in/ejcRsvBx

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Australia Bioenergy Roadmap highlights the important role that #bioenergy offers for regional development opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gSmcAC9R UNIDO highlights the role of bioenergy in the clean energy transition and sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/g2qb8iHH I've recently started to read a fascinating book called Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder by Nassim Taleb. It's part of a five-book series that explores principles of uncertainty. Highly recommend these books if strategy is your thing. One theme explored in this book is the difference between "doers" and "talkers". It also explores risk appetite and offers strategies to move from risk adverse decision making (fragile) to risk positive decision making (antifragile) as a wise economic approach. UNIDO calls for us to "work collectively to promote, advance and mobilize climate change technologies with zest. And that it is clear that knowledge sharing will provide the leverage needed for others to learn, plan and implement their own bioenergy projects". The take home for me is that it takes "doers" and "talkers" to work collectively to achieve change. I'm proud of the work we do at Sustainability Victoria having put skin in the game to advance the uptake of bioenergy in Victoria by investing in projects through the #BioenergyFund and our advocacy work to build the community of practice for the #circularbioeconomy. https://lnkd.in/g6VbtFgA We are working with the Victorian Bioenergy Network to demonstrate what is possible and make it easy for others to take part. We are delighted to have some of the leading "doers" from Gippsland Water highlight the steps they are taking to put in place and embed the #circulareconomy into their business. I invite you to join us at the Gippsland Bioenergy Forum on 18 April to increase your knowledge and capability to thrive in this critical part of the #renewableenergy transformation that is underway. Early Bird Tickets Run out soon. Get them at https://lnkd.in/ghpsuj6F Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Invest Victoria Agriculture Victoria Gippsland Water Gaia EnviroTech Westernport Water Dairy Australia Energy 360 - Biogas by AGL AGL Central Highlands Water Goulburn Valley Water LMS ENERGY Lightshift Energy Mornington Peninsula Shire Corangamite Shire Council Frontier Impact Group Australian Consolidated Milk Yarra Valley Water Green Energy Trading Stuart Bladin David Hunter Christine Tipton Sugirtha Veni Thomas Pollock Matt Genever Emily Dunstan Hannah Vine Paul Murfitt Katie Pahlow Gwyneth Elsum Bronwyn Green Emma Mountjoy Poya Assadi REMONDIS Australia Latrobe Valley Authority

💡 Do you know the emissions savings potential in your supply chain? Carbon insetting initiatives present a compelling reduction option! Our latest analysis for a prominent coffee company illustrates the potential for over 192,500 tCO2e savings across various projects- ranging from agroforestry to renewable energy adoption. These savings underscore insetting's viability as a core strategy for achieving sustainability goals 🥅🪴 Ready to explore insetting opportunities for your business? ➡️ Get in touch to receive a complimentary, tailor-made insetting report 📑 https://buff.ly/4c483VO #SustainableBusiness #Scope3 #Insetting #CarbonInsetting #SupplyChain

As part of the ongoing Scientia Holdings Pure Pixel Initiative, we are observing significant impacts in regions with high water stress levels. For instance, many Middle Eastern and North African countries are experiencing extreme water stress, extracting unsustainably from their aquifers or relying heavily on desalination. Our advanced filtration systems and renewable energy solutions are being deployed to alleviate these pressures. By focusing on water recycling and efficient resource management, we aim to reduce dependency on non-renewable water sources and enhance water security for millions. Our data-driven approach not only addresses immediate needs but also contributes to long-term sustainability and resilience against future water crises

💡 Do you know the emissions savings potential in your supply chain? Carbon insetting initiatives present a compelling reduction option! Our latest analysis for a prominent coffee company illustrates the potential for over 192,500 tCO2e savings across various projects- ranging from agroforestry to renewable energy adoption. These savings underscore insetting's viability as a core strategy for achieving sustainability goals 🥅🪴 Ready to explore insetting opportunities for your business? ➡️ Get in touch to receive a complimentary, tailor-made insetting report 📑 https://buff.ly/4c483VO #SustainableBusiness #Scope3 #Insetting #CarbonInsetting #SupplyChain

Join our free webinar aimed at supporting UK utilities to reduce effluent levels, odour, and costs associated with wastewater treatment.   📅 Date: Thursday June 13th, 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 pm BST 📍 Location: Online   This webinar is for UK utility professionals who are looking to improve operational efficiency, cut costs, and adopt more environmentally friendly practices. Participants will learn how SciCorp’s Biologic SR2 liquid micronutrient solution – which is used in 42 countries – can help UK utilities address performance and environmental issues and meet regulatory requirements. 📢 The webinar will feature: - Derk Maat, International wastewater expert and SciCorp CEO - Dr. Tanja Radu, Wastewater and biogas expert, Loughborough University - Jeffrey Beyer, Cleantech and sustainability expert, Zest Associates   📝 What you’ll learn: - Dr Radu will provide an update and analysis on the UK context - Derk will explain how SciCorp’s product works and is helping utilities globally - Jeffrey will discuss how innovation is addressing wastewater issues whilst minimizing capital costs   💡 Register now using the link: https://lnkd.in/d2s6Exky   We invite plant operators, engineers and innovators from United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, South East Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Wessex Water, South Staffs Water, Icosa Water Ltd, NWG (Northumbrian Water Group), Leep Utilities, Anglian Water Services, Bristol Water, Affinity Water, South West Water, SES Water, Portsmouth Water, Severn Trent and Severn Trent Services, to join us. Don't miss this chance to transform your plant's performance and efficiency! See you there! #WastewaterTreatment #EnergyEfficiency #Utilities #PublicHealth  

"...my farm actively participates in the methane reduction program enlisted by the California Air Resources Board, through the production of renewable natural gas used to fuel trucks on California’s roads. For our family farm, sustainability means doing more with less. Our dairy is the host of a hub-and-spoke model of methane digesters in Merced County, and all the dairies that send their gas to this hub are family farms. My wife, children and I are laser-focused on efficient operations, producing milk with less impact to our climate. Investing our own funds, we’ve embraced clean technologies, from solar energy to state-assisted replacement of diesel engines, and a self-financed methane digester that provides non-fossil fuels for large vehicles. We do not look to the state to buy our offsets. Instead, all the renewable gas from our operations is sold to private fleets incentivized to lower their carbon footprints within the state through programs like the LCFS." Simon Vander Woude https://lnkd.in/gvAbH9x6 Join us at RNG SUMMIT (May 6-8) at The Woodlands Resort for an update on the latest LCFS and other policies, related advocacy and developments impacting the renewable gas industry! #LCFS #LowCarbonFuels #RenewableFuels #RFS #RenewableGas #RenewableNaturalGas #RNG #LEADS #Leadership #Education #Advocacy #Development #Sustainability

😱 The revision of the EU's #UrbanWastewaterTreatmentDirective is underway after 20 years! The directive aims to establish a deadline for these plants to achieve #energyneutrality through #renewableenergy production, including #wasteheat. 🤩 Urban wastewater treatment plants are largely untapped sources of waste heat! 😮 ♻ Closing the loop and integrating the #excessheat produced into the energy audits of treatment plants would not only help #decarbonise the sector, but also provide more #renewable heat to European homes through #districtheating and #cooling networks. In collaboration with 17 organisations, we call for an ambitious agreement during the upcoming #trilogue meeting on January 29th 👏 Read the full joint statement ⬇ Xylem |Veolia| SUEZ| European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE)| World Green Infrastructure Network European Federation of Green Roof and Green Wall Associations (EFB)| EUROPEAN FISHING TACKLE TRADE ASSOCIATION LIMITED|Danfoss| Optigrün international AG| Sempergreen Group| Ragn-Sells| European Biogas Association |European Water Association (EWA)| Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) | Comité National de la Conchyliculture| ANCV Associação Nacional de Coberturas Verdes| European Parliament| European Commission| Council of the European Union

Great read from Simon Vander Woude, a 3rd-generation dairy farmer in Merced, where he owns and operates Vander Woude Dairies with his wife and six kids. For Simon, “sustainability” means doing more with less and doing the right thing and to lower emissions for each pound of milk or beef produced. Investing their own funds, he and his wife have adopted a suite of clean technologies, from #solar energy, to state-assisted replacement of his farms' diesel engines. Moreover, they self-financed a digester to capture #methane waste and provide cleaner fuels for other large, hard-to-electrify vehicles. Now, all the #renewable gas from his dairy operation is sold to private fleets, who are incentivized to lower their #GHG emissions within the state by California Air Resources Board's most successful #ClimateAction program— #LowCarbonFuelStandard, which has already exceeded its carbon intensity (CI) target by four years! h/t Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and CalMatters