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Regions are different
Regions are different
Regions are different
Every STZ is regionally and functionally specific. A Houston area STZ will be different, and have different kinds of Hubs and supply chains, than the a Boston area STZ
Synergies
Regions are different
Regions are different
Synergies are present in a STZ when businesses interact together in ways that:
- Reduce energy demand
- Reduce materials used
- Enhance productivity and efficiency
- Are able to pay better wages to its employees
- Enhance shareholder value
Materials
Regions are different
Materials
Regional material input and out put analysis can produce data that contributing to the design of Sustainable Trade Zones.
Energy
Emissions
Materials
Regional Energy input and output analysis produces data contributing to the design of Sustainable Trade Zone . Expanding Combined heat and power across entities is a possible out come. Heat from one entity can be shared or repurchased to another entity as energy
Emissions
Emissions
Emissions
Based on data gathered and the common supply chain data, macro emissions can be be calculated and reductions made by adjustments at the micro level
Education
Emissions
Emissions
There are opportunities at every level for education on circular economies and related job training