r/envirotech 9d ago

Building a Better World with Green Technology

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Green technology is revolutionizing the way we interact with the planet. By harnessing renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices, we are addressing pressing global challenges like climate change and resource depletion. Solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles are just a few innovations paving the path to a greener future.

Adopting green technology not only benefits the environment but also boosts economic growth through eco-friendly industries. Together, we can build a better world where technology and sustainability go hand in hand. The time to act is now—embrace green technology for a thriving planet.


r/envirotech 11d ago

Do Companies Trust the Data They are Receiving?

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Data is everywhere, even in the waste we throw away. But how do we ensure we’re collecting the right data to improve recycling and sustainability efforts?

Waste analytics can provide powerful insights, but it requires trust and transparency. From contamination rates to landfill diversion, accurate data drives smarter decisions. Yet, many organizations hesitate to adopt data-driven solutions due to perceived complexity or cost.

So the question is: How can we make data more accessible and actionable for waste management teams? Do companies trust the waste data they receiving ? And if not, how can we make the process more transparent?


r/envirotech 26d ago

Housing communities on small farms

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r/envirotech 29d ago

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO2 from the air as a tree

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r/envirotech Nov 21 '24

100+ wave buoys were airdropped ahead of hurricanes including Helene, Milton, and Francine to make extreme weather observations (70ft+ waves!). This data is being used by coastal communities to better understand, predict, and prepare for storms.

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r/envirotech Nov 17 '24

What features would you want in a crowdfunding platform focused on sustainability?

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I’m always excited to support green initiatives, but a lot of crowdfunding platforms lack transparency. If you could build the ideal platform for sustainability, what would it look like? Interested to see if there's already something like this.


r/envirotech Nov 11 '24

CMECH: A New Approach to Carbon Removal from Seawater – Looking for Feedback on Our Website!

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Hi everyone! We’re CMECH, a startup dedicated to fighting climate change by removing carbon dioxide directly from seawater. Our mission is to tackle one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis and restore balance to the environment. Here’s a bit about us:

What We Do: At CMECH, we’re developing innovative technology that targets the ocean—one of Earth’s largest carbon reservoirs—to extract and capture CO₂. By focusing on seawater, we’re taking action to address rising CO₂ levels and contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet.

Why We’re Doing This: The ocean absorbs vast amounts of carbon dioxide, but as emissions rise, it’s nearing its capacity. Excess CO₂ leads to acidification, warmer waters, and harm to marine ecosystems. Our goal is to help reverse this process and protect our environment for future generations.

How You Can Help: Creating groundbreaking solutions like ours takes resources. You can support our mission by donating or purchasing carbon credits through our website. Every contribution accelerates our progress, helping us get closer to deploying large-scale carbon removal technology.

We’re excited to share our work with you and would love feedback on our new website, https://cmech.tech/index.html. Does it communicate our mission clearly? Any suggestions on the layout or content?


r/envirotech Nov 10 '24

The Atmoshperic Rescue Act (ARA), draft

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r/envirotech Nov 06 '24

AI Data Center Boom and Renaissance of Sustainability Tech

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r/envirotech Oct 21 '24

electrical vs computer eng

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i’m an engineering student and my university allows us to take courses from both electrical and computer engineering and select which one we’d like on the final degree. i have recently realized that i would like to work in the clean tech industry after graduating. i have an internship in environment data so i was leaning towards comp eng but there’s a lot of energy jobs in this field so electrical engineering might make more sense. since the coursework does not change, i want to know which one i should select to have a better chance at clean tech jobs in the future?


r/envirotech Oct 18 '24

Market research for a new ethical consumption app

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Hello! My team and I are making an app that centers ethical consumption! We need to do some market research before going deep in development though, so if anyone would take the survey we'd really appreciate it! It should take maybe five minutes, just to get a grasp of what the GP would like out of an app like this.

The idea is that you scan the barcode of a product/search for a product and we'll show you information related to

  • nutrition and ingredients
  • whether or not it was ethically produced (like made through child labor)
  • if its a part of any boycotts relevant to you
  • environmental impact and carbon footprint

The information showed would change depending on your preferences.

Please take it and share your thoughts! It will literally impact the way we craft the app. Hopefully we can finish the app before summer 2025 and I'll link it back here as a reply lol. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/ac48wAPvdb7pBXMAA


r/envirotech Oct 09 '24

Waste Management in Space ♻️🚀

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Hi, r/envirotech!

Next week, NASA is hosting a webinar introducing its LunaRecycle Challenge.

This $3 million challenge aims to revolutionize how we manage resources in space, and NASA is looking for innovative thinkers, engineers, students, scientists, hobbyists, and enthusiasts to take part. If you’re interested in the future of space exploration, environmental sustainability, or just want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, join the webinar and get all the details about the challenge, including its rules, eligibility requirements, and opportunities to get involved.

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
⏰ Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
🔗 Registration LinkClick here to register

Webinar Agenda:

ℹ️ An overview of NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge
✅ Rules and eligibility criteria
🙋 How you can participate and make an impact
🗣️ Q&A with NASA experts 

Other Resources:

🚀 NASA site: nasa.gov/lunarecycle
♻️ Partner site: lunarecyclechallenge.ua.edu
❓Questions: [lunarecycle@ua.edu](mailto:lunarecycle@ua.edu)

Feel free to share this invite with colleagues or anyone you think would benefit from participating!


r/envirotech Sep 18 '24

China’s super-radar detects plasma bubble over the pyramids in Giza

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r/envirotech Sep 09 '24

How common are carbon offsetting programs in large businesses?

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Hey, guys!

I was wondering if there’s a way to measure total carbon offsets, particularly for large scale business.

I recently had a client mention their company's offsetting program, where they track the environmental impact they make and try to balance it out at the end of each fiscal year. And it sounded pretty unrealistic to me.

Here’s the thing: I get that reducing the impact from the start makes a lot more sense, but offsetting seems like an option too.

So, I am actually curious to know how many companies actually spend money on this? Like, are businesses out there taking real steps to reduce the impact they've already made through their operations?

I know a lot of the focus is on sustainable practices, like using fewer resources or going green from the beginning, but I wonder how widespread offsetting programs are in practice.

If you know a company who is doing this (or even thinking of doing it/advertising about it), please mention their names below.

Any leads help!


r/envirotech Aug 17 '24

Looking for Fellow Environmentalists to start a green Plant-based Cafe

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Hey Folks

I am an easy going retired guy living in Northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC Metro area.  I have already run several successful businesses in the past and my interests are Animal Rights, Ethical Vegan FoodTea/Coffee, Sustainability, Solar Energy and Social Justice.  I am looking for a cofounder to combine our strength and start up a Plant-Based/Vegan cafe or Coffee Shop as an investor and managing partner or a silent partner..

I would appreciate knowing if anyone is looking for help or if you folks know of someone who needs a hands on partner to start up or rescue an existing vegan restaurant or cafe offering healthy options.

Basically, I am looking to participate in running a wholesome and health oriented cafe and I am flexible about geographic location. Thank you everybody in advance for your help, guidance and ideas..


r/envirotech Aug 13 '24

I want to cool my house to 16C (61F). How can I do this without air conditioning?

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I want to cool my house to 16 C during the summer, where it can get up to 35 C during the summer. However, I want to do so without using an air conditioning unit which is illegal where I live. I have the budget for using some expensive and experimental tech. My goal is to favor low or zero emission technology.

How do I accomplish this? What solutions are currently on the market?


r/envirotech Aug 10 '24

Mapping the Diversity of Land Uses Following Deforestation Across Africa

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Explore the groundbreaking study "Mapping the Diversity of Land Uses Following Deforestation Across Africa" that reveals the primary drivers of forest loss and offers actionable insights for conservation. With high-resolution mapping and open-source data, we can make informed decisions to protect our forests and biodiversity.

https://groundtruth.app/unveiling-the-drivers-of-deforestation-in-africa-insights-from-a-landmark-study/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2msSCsUkxLcUYy1Kd746QWL5hGes8MAdL6p3CIfXjI-j8FJPBx2ynEN_4_aem_CSwZa63MP2u_bOlDtkiqog


r/envirotech Aug 03 '24

Idea: Lets build floating Islands in the arctic to save species such as Polar bears and Walruses from Climate Change

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Probably a stupid idea for whatever reason. And yes i did post this on r/conservation first.

But think about it for a second.

Literally just an idea after seeing an Instagram reel of a walrus on a floating couch, and thinking about it after seeing walruses in documentaries falling off cliffs.

But if possible it could save species and entire ecosystems from extinction.


r/envirotech Jul 25 '24

MineAlertAfrica

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MineAlert Africa

Discover MineAlert-Africa, a groundbreaking geo-journalism platform by the Environmental Investigative Forum, documenting the biodiversity threats posed by mining licenses across 21 African countries. This tool empowers journalists and researchers to verify mining operations against protected areas swiftly, fostering transparency and accountability in environmental protection. Learn how MineAlert-Africa leverages open-source data to safeguard Africa's diverse ecosystems and promote sustainable mining practices. #MineAlertAfrica #GeoJournalism #BiodiversityProtection #EnvironmentalData #SustainableMining https://groundtruth.app/documenting-biodiversity-threats-the-power-of-minealert-africa/


r/envirotech Jul 18 '24

Mapping oil palm plantations

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https://groundtruth.app/global-mapping-of-oil-palm-planting-year-from-1990-to-2021/#OilPalm

Explore global oil palm mapping from 1990 to 2021. Using advanced satellite imagery and deep learning, this research provides crucial insights into the extent and age of oil palm plantations worldwide.


r/envirotech Jul 17 '24

Seeking Feedback on a Free Tool for Energy Efficiency Professionals to Enhance Building Performance

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Hello Redditors,

I’ve developed a software tool,CxPlots, designed to help sustainability professionals, energy engineers, & facility management teams visualize building data and make informed energy efficiency recommendations. Given the expertise here, I’d love your feedback on its functionality and usability.

Key Features:

  • CSV drag and drop functionality
  • Data instantly visualized in pleasing, informative graphs
  • Lightweight and easy to implement tool

Who can benefit from this tool:

  • Energy engineers
  • Sustainability consultants
  • Property management professionals

What it is not:

  • Not a Fault Detection & Diagnostics tool 
  • Not a real-time data analytic project

Why it’s free: I believe in supporting our community by providing free access. There's an option for those who wish to contribute through donations to support further development.

Request: Try out the tool and share your thoughts on:

  • General thoughts. Do you think this would be helpful to the industry and you specifically?
  • User experience
  • Features and tools
  • Any bugs or issues you encounter

Link to the tool:CxPlots

Thank you for your time and feedback. Sorry in advance if this post is in the wrong place or not appropriate as I don't post often. Feel free to ask me anything!


r/envirotech Jul 03 '24

The US Federal interstate system is 48,756 miles, why hasn’t anyone put EV DC Fast Chargers every 125 miles?

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What boggles my mind is that large swaths of the United States don’t have DC Fast Chargers for electric cars.

The few spots that have EVGO and Electrify America are few and far between. Some dead spots I’ve noticed for EV charging are:

-McAllen to San Antonio Texas -Dallas to Texarkana -Memphis to Nashville -Southern Kentucky -West Virginia

And many more.

DC fast chargers aren’t even that expensive anymore. $25,000 buys you a 150 kWh, 2 port CCS1 charging station.

Obviously you need to hire an electrician, set up the transformer box, and other electrical modifications. But basically it does seem feasible to put up mundane, 60 -120 kWh mundane single stall EV chargers for under $50,000 out the door.

At $50k a unit, and (48,756 miles/125 miles per station) is 390 networks nationwide.

So 390 x $50k is like $20 million dollars.

Yes that’s a lot of money but that doesn’t seem astronomical. Why haven’t EV charge stations been built up?


r/envirotech Jun 30 '24

Climate Entreprneurship

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I recently found out about a program that combines climate action and entrepreneurship, and I’m really curious about it. It’s called the Climate Challenge - Oxford via BusinessU Ventures, happening at Oxford University. The program includes hands-on projects, expert sessions, and even a pitch competition for climate-related business ideas.

What really caught my attention is how it blends practical climate solutions with entrepreneurship. I’m wondering if anyone here has participated in similar programs or has any thoughts on the benefits of combining these fields?

I’d love to hear about your experiences or any advice you might have for someone considering this type of program.

Thanks for any insights you can share!


r/envirotech Jun 28 '24

Mapping Global Greenery

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Discover how Sentinel-3 satellite data and Google Earth Engine are revolutionizing global vegetation monitoring. Researchers have developed a cutting-edge method to produce cloud-free, high-resolution maps of essential vegetation traits like leaf area index and chlorophyll content. This innovative approach not only overcomes the challenges of cloud cover but also provides critical insights into the health and dynamics of our planet's vegetation. Dive into the future of environmental monitoring and explore how these advancements can help us better understand and protect our ecosystems. Read our summary, view the full study and access the open-source tools here.

https://groundtruth.app/mapping-the-worlds-greenery-a-leap-in-vegetation-monitoring-with-sentinel-3-and-google-earth-engine/


r/envirotech Jun 21 '24

Hempcrete Building Workshop, Southern ME, End of July

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hey guys! if you're interested in natural building and want to get hands-on experience, check out the Hemp-crete Building Learning Experience at Diggers Compost Co-op in Southern Maine (7/25-7/28), put on by non-profit, Permatours.org 🏡🧱👷‍♀️🌿

You'll learn the entire process of building with the hempcrete, including construction 101, permitting & planning, sourcing the materials, mixing the recipe, & installing it to create a live-able structure. (In this case, we'l be building a Solviva Greenhouse which can grow food year round in New England). 🍅 💃