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A Whole New Kind Of Grocery Store Is Coming To The U.S. - 0 views

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A zero-waste food retailer is readying to open up in Brooklyn, N.Y., that will allow shoppers to fill their own reusable containers and offer milk in glass bottles that shoppers can reuse on future trips. The concept of retailers like the Fillery are popular in Europe, but they have yet to catch on in the US market.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A zero-waste food retailer is readying to open up in Brooklyn, N.Y., that will allow shoppers to fill their own reusable containers and offer milk in glass bottles that shoppers can reuse on future trips. The concept of retailers like the Fillery are popular in Europe, but they have yet to catch on in the US market.</div>

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Disney restaurant table scraps make electricity - Orlando Sentinel - 0 views

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Harvest Power Inc. has opened a plant at Walt Disney World to convert food wastes from restaurants, supermarkets and others into electricity and fertilizer.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Harvest Power Inc. has opened a plant at Walt Disney World to convert food wastes from restaurants, supermarkets and others into electricity and fertilizer.</div>

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Greenpeace Demands Toxic-Free Luxury at Autumn 2014 Milan Fashion Week | Ecouterre - 0 views

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At Milan Fashion Week, Greenpeace activists opened the show by unfurling an enormous banner calling for an end to the toxic luxury industry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At Milan Fashion Week, Greenpeace activists opened the show by unfurling an enormous banner calling for an end to the toxic luxury industry. </div>

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Taking Down Big Food Is The Name Of Chipotle's New Game : The Salt : NPR - 0 views

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Chipotle has released a short film that touts the company's ethical-sourcing policies. The video features a scarecrow who wanders through a "Crow Foods Incorporated" factory, is horrified by the treatment of animals inside and decides to open his own ethically sourced eatery -- one that bears a marked resemblance to Chipotle

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chipotle has released a short film that touts the company's ethical-sourcing policies. The video features a scarecrow who wanders through a "Crow Foods Incorporated" factory, is horrified by the treatment of animals inside and decides to open his own ethically sourced eatery -- one that bears a marked resemblance to Chipotle</div>

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Nike fires starting gun on water-less dye factory - 03 Dec 2013 - News from BusinessGreen - 0 views

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Nike opened a waterless dying facility in Taiwan that requires 60% less energy than traditional factories.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nike opened a waterless dying facility in Taiwan that requires 60% less energy than traditional factories.</div>

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Dell Helps Develop E-Waste Business Model · Environmental Management & Energy... - 0 views

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Dell has helped developed an e-waste model for developing countries and opened East Africa's first large-scale e-waste recycling hub.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dell has helped developed an e-waste model for developing countries and opened East Africa's first large-scale e-waste recycling hub. </div>

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Ford Invests $2.1 Million in Auto Battery Lab · Environmental Management & En... - 0 views

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An $8 million battery lab opened yesterday at the University of Michigan that will help Ford develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to produce.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An $8 million battery lab opened yesterday at the University of Michigan that will help Ford develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to produce. </div>

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Cox Enterprises and Manheim Cut Daily Water Demand 60% · Environmental Manage... - 0 views

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Cox Enterprises and its Manheim auction operation in Georgia have saved 2 million gallons of water annually and reduced daily water demand by 60 percent since opening the Water Conservation Center in 2008.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cox Enterprises and its Manheim auction operation in Georgia have saved 2 million gallons of water annually and reduced daily water demand by 60 percent since opening the Water Conservation Center in 2008. </div>

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Walgreens Unveils America's First Net Zero Retail Outlet - 0 views

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The biggest pharmaceutical chain in the United States has opened what is believed to be the nation's first net zero energy store.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The biggest pharmaceutical chain in the United States has opened what is believed to be the nation's first net zero energy store.</div>

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Climate change front and center at UN summit - CNN.com - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Sep 14

The first item on the long list of issues to be addressed at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week: Climate change. On Tuesday President Barack Obama will address a group of world leaders at the U.N. Climate Summit, a one-day meeting hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and open to leaders of all 193 U.N. member states, though not all will attend, plus members of the private sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The first item on the long list of issues to be addressed at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week: Climate change. On Tuesday President Barack Obama will address a group of world leaders at the U.N. Climate Summit, a one-day meeting hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and open to leaders of all 193 U.N. member states, though not all will attend, plus members of the private sector.</div>

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Top Corporate Environmental Projects of the Year · Environmental Management &... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Oct 13

This year, the Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards have been opened for corporations to submit projects they have implemented that helped improve sustainability metrics (or for consultants to submit projects they have implemented for corporate partners). Here are a few ideas, examples of successful projects that have come across our desks in recent months. These are the types of projects that would be strong submissions to win a Top Project of the Year Award.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This year, the Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards have been opened for corporations to submit projects they have implemented that helped improve sustainability metrics (or for consultants to submit projects they have implemented for corporate partners). Here are a few ideas, examples of successful projects that have come across our desks in recent months. These are the types of projects that would be strong submissions to win a Top Project of the Year Award. </div>

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Starbucks Opens its First Company-Owned Store at Walt Disney World Resort | Starbucks N... - 0 views

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he new site is Starbucks 500th LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) store. The standard, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is a rating system for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings. LEED certification is just one component of energy and environmental design for the Starbucks. With 18 in-house design studios, Starbucks integrates local relevancy and sustainability into store design and operations around the globe.
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Starbucks new store in Downtown Disney West Side at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> Starbucks new store in Downtown Disney West Side at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.</div>

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Green Building Wars Rage · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environme... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 03 Jun 14 - No Cached

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Leaders of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and 16 other organizations sent an open letter urging the Green Building Initiative (GBI) to strengthen its Green Globes standard or state more explicitly that their standard is less rigorous than LEED or Living Building Challenge ones. The letter also urged GBI to stop attacking the credibility of LEED standards.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Leaders of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and 16 other organizations sent an open letter urging the Green Building Initiative (GBI) to strengthen its Green Globes standard or state more explicitly that their standard is less rigorous than LEED or Living Building Challenge ones. The letter also urged GBI to stop attacking the credibility of LEED standards.</div>

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Coca-Cola Invests $100M In Building A Green Plant In Heilongjiang, China | Articles | V... - 0 views

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Coca-Cola began building a $100 million beverage plant in Heilongjiang, China that will seek to achieve LEED silver certification. The plant is expected to open in 2016.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Coca-Cola began building a $100 million beverage plant in Heilongjiang, China that will seek to achieve LEED silver certification. The plant is expected to open in 2016. </div>

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GE Challenge Targets Oil Sands GHG Emissions · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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General Electric has launched an up to CAD$1 million ecomagination open challenge to help accelerate emissions-reducing technology development in Canada's oil sands. The Innovation Challenge will target two of the biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands: new uses for waste heat and improved efficiency of steam generation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Electric has launched an up to CAD$1 million ecomagination open challenge to help accelerate emissions-reducing technology development in Canada's oil sands. The Innovation Challenge will target two of the biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands: new uses for waste heat and improved efficiency of steam generation.</div>

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European Commission Offering €24B to 'Help Risk-Takers Make The Leap' to a Ci... - 0 views

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On Thursday, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced changes to EU financial tools to help circular economy projects and businesses secure funding and support the realization of EU climate goals. The changes open €24 billion (~US$26.4B) in funding for businesses looking to transition to a circular economy model.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Thursday, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced changes to EU financial tools to help circular economy projects and businesses secure funding and support the realization of EU climate goals. The changes open €24 billion (~US$26.4B) in funding for businesses looking to transition to a circular economy model.</div>

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COP21 is being held in Paris. What is going on at Disneyland Paris? | Disneyland Paris ... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 03 Dec 15

As the opening of the United Nations Conference on climate change starts today at the Bourget, we turn to see the commitment of Disneyland® Paris in favour of the energy transition. David Courvoisier, Director Infrastructures and Buildings, believes it is twofold: to reduce energy consumption and reduce the use of fuel.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As the opening of the United Nations Conference on climate change starts today at the Bourget, we turn to see the commitment of Disneyland® Paris in favour of the energy transition. David Courvoisier, Director Infrastructures and Buildings, believes it is twofold: to reduce energy consumption and reduce the use of fuel. </div>

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Environment & Energy Report : News - 0 views

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More than 4,800 fuel-cell electric vehicles were registered in California as of May, and 36 retail stations were open to the public with 28 more funded, according to a California Air Resources Board report released July 31. An estimated 47,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles are expected to be on the roads by 2024.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More than 4,800 fuel-cell electric vehicles were registered in California as of May, and 36 retail stations were open to the public with 28 more funded, according to a California Air Resources Board report released July 31. An estimated 47,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles are expected to be on the roads by 2024.</div>

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In Switzerland, a giant new machine is sucking carbon directly from the air | Science |... - 1 views

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Swiss company Climeworks has opened the world's first commercial carbon capture plant in Switzerland. The plant will capture around 900 tons of CO2 from the air annually.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Swiss company Climeworks has opened the world's first commercial carbon capture plant in Switzerland. The plant will capture around 900 tons of CO2 from the air annually.</div>

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Heartbreaking Animation for the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival - 0 views

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In this animation, animals sing an emotional rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. The video opens with the creatures existing happily in their habitats: a blue whale breaches, a brown pelican skims the water, a rhinoceros runs with her calf, and a pair of baby harp seals play in the snow.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this animation, animals sing an emotional rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. The video opens with the creatures existing happily in their habitats: a blue whale breaches, a brown pelican skims the water, a rhinoceros runs with her calf, and a pair of baby harp seals play in the snow.</div>

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