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U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Lead the Way on Healthy, Sustainable Infrastructure and Environmental Learning

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Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. are implementing environmental education standards, flipping the switch on solar Continue Reading The post U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. School systems across the U.S.

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Smart, safe and sustainable cycling: how AI-powered insights will encourage the next generation

Open Access Government - Technology News

It’s an initiative that echoes the necessity for our streets to be cycle friendly , forming part of the wider aim of creating smarter, safer and more sustainable towns and cities, says Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, VivaCity. With this, they can effectively plan, implement and monitor current and future schemes.

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Healthy people, healthy planet: Supporting sustainability in healthcare with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

To become more sustainable, the health sector is turning to the cloud. While sustainability in healthcare encompasses environmental sustainability, it also considers how to design a sustainable care delivery system. This will rise to 96% as Amazon drives toward being powered by 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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Climate-clever supply chains: How to make sustainable procurement decisions

Open Access Government - Technology News

Why is sustainable procurement so important? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply chains. What’s holding back more sustainable procurement?

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Real-world case studies demonstrating successful implementations in small municipalities. Enhanced strategies to drive sustainability within facility operations.

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Curitiba Is Evolving But Remains a Model for Urban Sustainability

The City Fix

I made my first pilgrimage in 2000, when BogotĂ¡ was implementing its bus rapid transit system, Transmilenio, and returned twice after that. I recently had the pleasure of re-visiting Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to an invitation from the Smart Cities Expo. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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How using cloud technology can help your organization meet sustainability goals

AWS Public Sector Blog

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.