♻️ Circular design is Europe’s system reset.

From products to policy, circularity is changing how value is created.

Design is no longer aesthetic.

It’s strategic.

It’s circular.

#CircularEconomy #CircularDesign #SystemsChange #ResourceEfficiency #RegenerativeEconomy

So. AI data-centers and #water.
Many facilities rely on evaporative cooling, at massive scale. Why not closed-loop and liquid cooling systems?
Capital cost? Complexity? Or something else? And at what point does water scarcity itself force that transition?
#DataCenters #ResourceEfficiency #Climate

#ResourceEfficiency
#Innovation
#SlowFashion
#Science

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Board hears overview of EDAM: direct CAISO settlements, resource-efficiency tests and possible penalties Los Alamos staff and a consultant outlined the extended day-ahead market (EDAM), explaining expected direct settlements with CAISO, resource efficiency evaluations that raise planning reserve requirements and potential penalties for imbalance; Pacificorp and PNM entries will drive local participation timelines.

Los Alamos is gearing up for major changes as it prepares to enter the extended day-ahead market, which will revolutionize how local utilities operate and bill for energy.

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#NM #MarketOptimization #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #NewMexicoUtilities

Land as a Critical Resource: Rethinking Urban Planning Norms for Sustainable Development in Land-Stressed India This paper examines India's critical land resource management challenges, where 2.4% of global land supports 17.6% of global population. Analysis of urban planning practices reveals systemic ineff...

New read from IKS-VB Proceedings

Link to publication
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

#LandUse #UrbanPlanning #ResourceEfficiency

UAMPS drafts all‑requirements contract; members to decide on long‑term procurement option UAMPS presented a draft all‑requirements project that would obligate participating members to have UAMPS procure most wholesale supply for a long term (draft ~25 years) with an exit/buyout mechanism; project governance would shift procurement approvals to a project management committee rather than individual city council votes for each PPA.

UAMPS is proposing a groundbreaking all-requirements membership model that could transform how participating members procure their wholesale power for the next 25 years!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #EnergyProcurement #GovernanceReform

🌱 Algae-based innovation for next-level combined #aquacultureproduction 🐟

11 Feb 26, 08:30–11:30 CET (Online)

@innoaquaproject.bsky.social & partners to explore algae-based systems enhancing #climateresilience, #circularity & #resourceefficiency in aquaculture.

🔜 More info & registration soon!

County adopts 2026–2030 Water Conservation Plan update; small program sets new outreach and ordinance priorities Bernalillo County approved an updated five‑year Water Conservation Plan that keeps existing program operations but adds seven new initiatives — including domestic‑well outreach, leak‑repair assistance for low‑income households and an updated water‑use ordinance — while estimating roughly 30 million gallons in annual savings from the plan.

Bernalillo County's new Water Conservation Plan aims to save 30 million gallons annually with innovative initiatives like leak repair assistance for low-income households and targeted outreach for domestic wells.

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#BernalilloCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency

City Council Approves Purchase of 16 Filter Rate Controllers for Water Management Council finalizes $34,920 agreement with J and W Instruments Inc for utility upgrades.

Oak Creek is revolutionizing its water management with a $34,920 investment in advanced filter rate controllers and innovative smart technology to optimize efficiency and save resources!

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#OakCreekMilwaukeeCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #OakCreekWaterManagement

Saint Tammany Parish Committee Focuses on Collaboration and Tax Efficiency Initiatives Committee aims to enhance resource sharing and improve government efficiency in parish operations.

St. Tammany Parish is taking bold steps to enhance collaboration among local agencies, aiming to tackle financial challenges and boost community engagement like never before.

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#TammanyParish #LA #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #TaxReform #StTammanyParish

Commission Discusses Improving Project Review Process to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs Commission members advocate for early project reviews to safeguard taxpayer funds and staff time.

Evanston's Preservation Commission is tackling the costly inefficiencies in project reviews to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and essential projects aren't delayed.

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#EvanstonCookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #CommunityInput #EvanstonPreservation

Project Update Reveals $100K in Costs for Fire Hydrant and Interior Wall Repairs Report outlines $100,000 in additional costs due to infrastructure repairs and enhancements.

Carbondale's latest project update reveals an unexpected $100K in costs for crucial fire hydrant repairs and interior adjustments—how will this impact the community?

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#CarbondaleGarfieldCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #ProjectManagement #CarbondaleInfrastructure

Audit Team Praises Compliance in Latest Budget Transfer Review Audit confirms no follow-up needed after satisfactory corrective actions were implemented.

El Paso's Financial Oversight Committee is redefining efficiency by eliminating unnecessary follow-up audits after successful corrective actions—saving valuable time and resources!

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#ElPasoCityElPasoCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #ElPasoAudit

Upcoming #ReUseNow events: REUSING CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION. 7th October 2025 | 12:30-14:00 | online. https://asbp.org.uk/events/reusing-concrete-in-construction . Free for ASBP Members, £20+VAT for non members. Our next Reuse Now webinar puts the spotlight on one of the world’s most used and most carbon-intensive materials - concrete. We’ll explore how concrete can be given a second life, transformed from demolition waste into a vital part of a low-carbon, circular future. Speakers include: Elaine Toogood (Concrete & The Concrete Centre), John F Hunt, Serkan Karatosun (Technical University of Denmark), Laura Batty (Heyne Tillett Steel). 2025 REUSE SUMMIT. 16th October 2025 | 13:00-18:00 (followed by drinks & networking) | London. https://asbp.org.uk/events/2025-reuse-summit . £25+VAT for ASBP members, from £50+VAT for others. This year’s summit focuses on the link between reuse, risk mitigation, and resilience, highlighting practical, strategic pathways to reduce embodied carbon, strengthen supply chains and future-proof business. ASBP’s #ReUseNow team is joined by: Will Arnold (The Institution of Structural Engineers), Paul Lockwood (Cleveland Steel & Tubes), Tim den Dekker (Lignum Risk Partners), Frank Blade (Great Portland Estates), Salvatore Gangemi (McLaren Construction Group), Sophie Thomas (Useful Simple Trust), Elaine Toogood (Concrete & The Concrete Centre). Our Reuse Now Campaign activities are made possible by the ReUse Now sponsors: Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd, Optima Systems, Circuland, Excess Materials Exchange, Reusefully Ltd, and Woodknowledge Wales.

#ReUseNow events:
asbp.org.uk/upcomingevents

REUSING CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION
7 Oct 2025 | 12:30-14:00 | online

2025 REUSE SUMMIT
16 Oct 2025 | 13:00-18:00 |London

#ReUseNow #ResourceEfficiency #Reuse #WholeLifeCarbon #MaterialPassports #CircularEconomy #LCA #PreDemAudits #Deconstruction

Terminal Island Treatment Plant Teams Earn Recognition for Innovative Cost-Saving Projects Teams at Terminal Island Treatment Plant save LA $278,000 through innovative gas holder refurbishment.

Two teams at the Terminal Island Treatment Plant have saved Los Angeles a staggering $278,000 with their innovative solutions, showcasing the power of creativity in public service!

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#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #ResourceEfficiency #CitizenPortal #WastewaterManagement

Texas Board Approves Pipeline Easement Renewals and Land Sale at Montford Unit Board authorizes multiple easement renewals and sale of 640 acres at Montford Unit.

Texas officials are making waves with new pipeline easement renewals and a potential land sale that could reshape state resources!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #TexasBoardOfTrustees #LandManagement #CommunityDevelopment

Warwick City Council Criticizes Funding for Controversial Organization Council members express concerns over financial support for an outdated bridal organization.

Tensions soared at Warwick City Hall as a council member challenged the efficacy of taxpayer-funded initiatives, questioning whether outdated organizations truly serve the community's needs.

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#WarwickCityKentCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #WarwickCityHall

Board Amends Licensure Process to Expedite Applications and Reduce Costs Board approved amendments to expedite licensing with minimal fiscal impact and no backlogs.

California's Chiropractic Board is making groundbreaking changes to streamline the licensure process, slashing costs and ensuring no backlogs for applicants!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #RegulatoryReform #ProfessionalLicensure

City Dissolves Central Stores Department to Streamline Water and Sewer Operations City simplifies inventory management by transferring staff to water and sewer department.

Amarillo is revolutionizing its water and sewer operations by streamlining inventory management to better serve the community and cut costs.

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#AmarilloPotterCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #InfrastructureManagement #MunicipalGovernance #AmarilloWaterSewer

City Plans Installation of Advanced Water Meters to Reduce Unaccounted Water Loss City aims to implement contactless water meters with leak detection capabilities this year.

Harpers Ferry is set to revolutionize its water management with advanced contactless meters that promise to curb water loss and boost revenue—are you ready for the change?

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#HarpersFerryJeffersonCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #HarpersFerryWater

Albany Commissioners Approve Five-Year Lease for New Material Storage Yard Commissioners approve new lease agreement with changes and lower annual rate for storage yard.

Young County Commissioners just approved a game-changing lease that cuts costs from $500 to $100, paving the way for enhanced operations and city development!

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#YoungCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #YoungCountyStorage #InfrastructureManagement #LocalDevelopment

Project Team Addresses Environmental Impact Concerns During Local Board Meeting Project engineers present on potential environmental impacts to land and vegetation at board meeting.

Saratoga Springs' Planning Board meeting revealed shocking inefficiencies and security issues stemming from outdated technology, leaving residents to question the future of their city's management.

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#SaratogaSpringsCitySaratogaCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency

Council discusses cannabis regulations amid community concerns Council members express differing views on cannabis regulation and community engagement.

The Caribou Planning Board tackled the hot-button issue of cannabis regulation, sparking debate and community concerns about how to proceed.

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#CaribouAroostookCounty #ME #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #CaribouCommunity #CannabisRegulation

Live Oak City Council considers workshop for fire department consolidation discussions Council discusses potential workshop for fire department consolidation and infrastructure budget concerns.

The Live Oak City Council is at a crossroads, weighing the future of fire services and community collaboration—will they take the plunge into a workshop for change?

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#FL #CitizenPortal #LiveOakFireServices #ResourceEfficiency #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovAI

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🌍 Sodium is 500x more abundant than lithium.
Found in salt (NaCl), oceans, and crust — it’s cheap and everywhere!
#ResourceEfficiency #BatteryMaterials

City plans pilot program for advanced metering infrastructure with 114 smart water meters City will implement a 200-day pilot program for ultrasonic smart water meters.

Hialeah is set to revolutionize water management with a groundbreaking pilot program featuring 114 smart water meters—could this be the future of municipal services?

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#HialeahCounty #FL #HialeahWaterManagement #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #MunicipalInnovation

City Council initiates free pilot program for electronic water meter readings City Council approves pilot program for 400 electronic meters to assess water usage.

Hialeah is set to revolutionize water management with a no-cost pilot program for electronic meters, but council members are urging caution before diving in!

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#HialeahCounty #FL #HialeahWaterManagement #CitizenPortal #ResourceEfficiency #InnovationInGovernment #SmartTechnology

City targets annual meter replacements to maintain water service efficiency City plans to replace 250 water meters yearly to enhance service reliability.

Bluff City is on a mission to enhance water service efficiency by targeting the replacement of 250 water meters each year—are they keeping pace with the growing demand?

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#BluffCitySullivanCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ResourceEfficiency #BluffCityWaterManagement

City Council approves new sewer system management plan to enhance infrastructure Council members unanimously adopt a comprehensive plan to improve sewer system maintenance.

Pleasanton City Council just approved a groundbreaking Sewer System Management Plan to tackle the challenges of aging infrastructure and ensure community safety!

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#PleasantonAlamedaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ResourceEfficiency #PleasantonSewer

Oregon House approves House Bill 3806 for Deschutes River water bank pilot program House Bill 3806 authorizes the Deschutes River water bank pilot program for resource management.

Oregon is taking a bold step towards sustainable water management with the approval of House Bill 3806, launching a water bank pilot program for the Deschutes River.

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#OR #PublicSafety #ResourceEfficiency #ClimateInvestments