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Carbon footprint

Top Solutions to Reduce Schools' Carbon Footprint in Singapore

Singapore
Schools & Universities
Carbon Footprint

Studies show that most schools use the bulk of their budgets on energy-related costs, which significantly contribute to greenhouse gasses. The good thing about it is that there are steps that you can take to cut down your carbon footprint. Keep reading as we delve deeper into the concept of carbon footprint and outline some of the best strategies that Singapore schools can use to pull it down.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 8, 2022
Classroom lecture hall

How Can Schools Improve Air Quality?

APAC
Schools & Universities
Air quality & Pollution

Most people are aware of the serious damages that can come from outdoor air pollution, but indoor pollution can have equally damaging health implications. Medical and environmental studies of human exposure to pollutants show that indoor pollutants might be 2-5 times, and at times, up to 100 times more than outdoor levels. This has become a huge concern for schools because students spend most of their school time indoors. So, how can schools improve air quality? 

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 7, 2022
Resort

How Does HVAC Work in Hotels and Resorts? Why is it Important?

APAC
Hotels & Resorts
HVAC

Do you have a hotel or resort and want to give all visitors and staff the best experience? There are a number of things you need to do, such as offering good meals and employing qualified staff. However, it is the air quality of the facility that stands out.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 6, 2022
School classroom utliizing bright natural lighting

Top Solutions to Reduce Schools' Energy Consumption in Singapore

Singapore
Schools & Universities
Energy consumption

The question "how to save energy at schools?" is one that has no direct answer but requires a combination of efforts to achieve targeted results. Most schools in Singapore use energy to provide a safe, secure, and conducive environment for learners and teachers. However, a dramatically large amount of this energy goes to waste, implying that money allocated for it is also lost.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 3, 2022
Electricity bill

How Can You Reduce Your Office Electricity Bill?

APAC
Commercial real estate
Energy consumption

Do you have an office and have been wondering why the electricity bills have been going up? Are you thinking of ways to keep the cost of energy low? We are in a new era where almost all stakeholders, from government agencies to consumers, are demanding to work only with responsible businesses committed to sustainability.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 2, 2022
Hotel energy and electricity consumption

How Can Hotels Save Resources and Energy Consumption?

APAC
Hotels & Resorts
Energy consumption

Running a hotel is no doubt among the most demanding commercial activities. From meeting the expectations of guests to ensuring every amenity is operating optimally, cost control is critical in this highly sensitive industry. In most facilities, about 6-10% of the cost is likely to go into recurrent energy expenses. However, we have come to a point where using the best sustainable practice is now the bottom line for business operations in different industries.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
June 1, 2022
Singapore supertree nightfall with purple skies

While COVID has Reduced Emissions, Electricity is Still Critical

APAC
Commercial real estate
Energy consumption
HVAC

We live in a world where everything is interconnected and COVID-19 proves that. Despite the challenging COVID-19 period, nature has been recovering: roaming wild animals, reduction of pollution and emissions, and collapsing meat industries around the world. Yet, COVID-19 also means rising domestic consumption of electricity which is a particularly crucial topic now.

Brice Degeyter
Brice Degeyter
October 9, 2020
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