Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a scheme for financing solar rooftop installations for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This scheme aims to promote the adoption of solar energy among MSMEs and encourage them Read more
Solid waste management is a crucial aspect of modern urban living. As cities continue to grow, the amount of waste generated also increases, leading to a significant environmental impact. Solid waste management also presents an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas Read more
The VCS VM0018 methodology, also known as the “Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching Project Protocol”, provides a standardized approach to quantify and verify GHG emissions reductions from energy efficiency and fuel switching projects. This methodology is applicable to a wide Read more
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is the amount of solar radiation that transmits through a window in the form of heat via three forms of thermodynamic heat transfer, i.e., conduction, convection, and radiation. the coefficient is expressed as a value Read more
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an internationally recognized green building rating system. One of the LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance) credits that buildings can earn is the SUSTAINABLE SITE Credit: Rainwater Management. This credit Read more
Ten typical questions with answers asked in TRUE advisor examination on Section 5: Skills and Competencies of a TRUE Advisor: Q: What is waste auditing, and why is it important for a TRUE Advisor? A: Waste auditing is a process Read more
ten typical questions asked in the TRUE advisor examination on the following topics: Lack of Infrastructure and Funding, Cultural Resistance to Change, and Difficulty in Measuring and Tracking Progress: Q: What are some of the challenges associated with lack of Read more
Tenn typical questions with answers asked in the TRUE advisor examination on the following topics: Upstream Solutions to Prevent Waste, Source Reduction, Composting and Anaerobic Digestion, Recycling and Downcycling, and Extended Producer Responsibility: Q: What are upstream solutions to prevent Read more
Q: What is the TRUE certification program, and who is it intended for? A: The TRUE certification program is a voluntary, third-party certification program for facilities and operations that have achieved high levels of sustainability and zero waste. It is Read more
Q: What is zero waste, and how does it differ from traditional waste management approaches? A: Zero waste is a philosophy and a set of principles that aim to eliminate waste and move towards a circular economy where resources are Read more
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