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We know GreenBiz readers have an impressive understanding of the circular economy; the opportunity, the hurdles and what it will take for us to collectively shift the system. But as a systems thinker, I like to return frequently to the bigger picture. Since joining the GreenBiz Circularity team late last year, I’ve been asked some…

Research And Test When Switching Lubricants Changing lube and/or grease vendors requires a pause to thoroughly evaluate comparability and compatibility factors. With global supply chain issues continuing to affect lubricant supplies, many companies are becoming creative at ensuring they have enough lubricants to operate equipment safely and reliably. One such approach is to seek alternate…

Three Strategies Optimize Condition Monitoring   Automated, continuous condition monitoring, coupled with expert analytics support, unlocks performance improvement. Operating a plant without continuous condition monitoring is typically at odds with the strategies implementation companies need to meet sustainability goals and remain competitive in a global marketplace. Until recently, the equipment needed to monitor all of…

Keep Asset Data Secure Partner with third-party vendors that prioritize security best practices and protocols.   Industrial facility-management teams are looking for ways to do more with less. A tight labor market, constant pressure to improve uptime and elevate production, and increasingly complex assets are driving the need for more real-time data and diagnostics. Many…

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has put together a team of cross-industry experts who will support its mission to accelerate action on commercial retrofit. The energy required to heat, power and operate commercial buildings accounts for nearly a quarter of the built environment’s carbon footprint in the UK. Securing a net zero built environment…

Burnout is a very real issue that’s only getting more and more common. The days of walking out of the office and leaving work behind are harder to come by. The American Psychological Association surveyed adult U.S. workers and found that 79% felt work-related stress, 36% said their job caused cognitive weariness, 32% were emotionally…