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Articles and explanations

Sustainability Explainer

Water and water footprint in power plants: what EIA’s account allows us to say

EIA mentions that some power plants may require cooling water supplies, but the excerpt does not quantify their use. Therefore, it does not allow us to determine or compare the water footprint of electricity generation.

4 min read18 Oct 2026

Sustainability Explainer

Circular economy: keeping materials in use and reducing waste

EPA describes the circular economy as a model that keeps materials and products in circulation, reduces resource use and recovers materials to make new products.

4 min read18 Oct 2026

Sustainability Analysis

Recycling starts in the bin, but it doesn’t end there

Collecting a material and returning it to a product are distinct steps. The difference explains the limits of recycling.

5 min read17 Oct 2026