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A Balancing Act: Jets, Sustainability And Innovation - 0 views

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Airplane engine-maker Pratt & Whitney is going green to attract and keep the best workers, says environmental chief Mary Anne Cannon. The company is aiming for 100% recycling of manufacturing waste, is holding its supply chain accountable for its actions and has curbed factory emissions by 28% since 2000. The company performs life-cycle assessments to measure the effects of its products, Cannon says

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Airplane engine-maker Pratt & Whitney is going green to attract and keep the best workers, says environmental chief Mary Anne Cannon. The company is aiming for 100% recycling of manufacturing waste, is holding its supply chain accountable for its actions and has curbed factory emissions by 28% since 2000. The company performs life-cycle assessments to measure the effects of its products, Cannon says</div>

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ClearSign Commercial Burner Retrofit Cuts NOx Emissions up to 90% · Environme... - 0 views

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ClearSign Combustion says it has successfully demonstrated an 80 percent to 90 percent reduction in NOx emissions by retrofitting a conventional off-the-shelf commercial burner in a system designed to closely resemble a standard commercial firetube boiler.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ClearSign Combustion says it has successfully demonstrated an 80 percent to 90 percent reduction in NOx emissions by retrofitting a conventional off-the-shelf commercial burner in a system designed to closely resemble a standard commercial firetube boiler.</div>

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Lumber Liquidators raid shows need to heed the Lacey Act | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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U.S. federal authorities recently executed search warrants at two Virginia facilities belonging to Lumber Liquidators Holdings, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">U.S. federal authorities recently executed search warrants at two Virginia facilities belonging to Lumber Liquidators Holdings, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States. </div>

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Obama signs order on response to climate change - 0 views

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The goal of President Barack Obama's newly signed executive order related to climate change is to improve disaster-management efforts during severe weather events and other disasters, according to these articles. It establishes a task force that will look at how federal funds are allocated for building projects and suggest ways to make infrastructure more resilient

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The goal of President Barack Obama's newly signed executive order related to climate change is to improve disaster-management efforts during severe weather events and other disasters, according to these articles. It establishes a task force that will look at how federal funds are allocated for building projects and suggest ways to make infrastructure more resilient</div>

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Aluminum Can Recycling Rate Hit 67% in 2012 · Environmental Management & Ener... - 0 views

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Industry recycling of aluminum beverage containers in the US continued its decade-long upward trend in 2012 with a rate of 67 percent, according to data released by the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Industry recycling of aluminum beverage containers in the US continued its decade-long upward trend in 2012 with a rate of 67 percent, according to data released by the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).</div>

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Russia Dumps Olympics Construction Waste, Breaks 'Cleanest Games' Pledge · En... - 0 views

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Russia has been dumping waste from construction projects associated with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, breaking a zero waste pledge the country made as a central pillar of its Olympic bid, reports the Associated Press.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Russia has been dumping waste from construction projects associated with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, breaking a zero waste pledge the country made as a central pillar of its Olympic bid, reports the Associated Press.</div>

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Consumers to Food and Beverage Brands: Step Up Recycling Efforts · Environmen... - 0 views

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Consumers expect companies to play an active role in recycling and they want a product's packaging to tell them if it is recyclable, according to a survey conducted by Research Data + Insights on behalf of the Carton Council of North America.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Consumers expect companies to play an active role in recycling and they want a product's packaging to tell them if it is recyclable, according to a survey conducted by Research Data + Insights on behalf of the Carton Council of North America.</div>

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FTC Cracks Down on Companies' False Biodegradable Plastics Claims · Environme... - 0 views

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The US Federal Trade Commission has taken action against six companies - ECM Biofilms, American Plastic Manufacturing, Champ, Clear Choice Housewares, Carnie Cap and AJM Packaging - for making false environmental marketing claims.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The US Federal Trade Commission has taken action against six companies - ECM Biofilms, American Plastic Manufacturing, Champ, Clear Choice Housewares, Carnie Cap and AJM Packaging - for making false environmental marketing claims. </div>

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Largest US Landfill Closes · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environ... - 0 views

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The largest landfill in the US shut it gates forever on 10/31/13. After 56 years of operation, the Puente Hills Landfill in southeastern Los Angeles County has collected around 130 million tons of waste since 1957 and is 40 stories high in some places, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The largest landfill in the US shut it gates forever on 10/31/13. After 56 years of operation, the Puente Hills Landfill in southeastern Los Angeles County has collected around 130 million tons of waste since 1957 and is 40 stories high in some places, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. </div>

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5 tech trends mingling with bio-inspired design | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Bio-inspired design is showing up in technology projects big and small, from telescopes inspired by lobster eyes to see more of space to swellable microneedle arrays that provide safer skin grafts, based on an insect with a similar swellable proboscis.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bio-inspired design is showing up in technology projects big and small, from telescopes inspired by lobster eyes to see more of space to swellable microneedle arrays that provide safer skin grafts, based on an insect with a similar swellable proboscis. </div>

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These two technologies shone during Sandy's darkest hours | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Microgrids and cogeneration kept the lights on for NYU and a housing development while Sandy caused widespread outages

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Microgrids and cogeneration kept the lights on for NYU and a housing development while Sandy caused widespread outages</div>

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How Shell, Chevron and Coke tackle the energy-water-food nexus | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Conservation International's Business & Sustainability Council (PDF) examined the corporate risk and opportunities related to the energy-water-food nexus. Shell, Chevron and Coca-Cola have working solutions for the energy-food-water nexus.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Conservation International's Business & Sustainability Council (PDF) examined the corporate risk and opportunities related to the energy-water-food nexus. Shell, Chevron and Coca-Cola have working solutions for the energy-food-water nexus.</div>

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Europe begins smart water project rollouts | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Acciona Agua, the water services division of Acciona, a global renewable energy, infrastructure and water services group, will deploy Spain's first smart water grid in the western city of Cáceres as part of a European project that aims to apply new technologies to the management of drinking water networks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Acciona Agua, the water services division of Acciona, a global renewable energy, infrastructure and water services group, will deploy Spain's first smart water grid in the western city of Cáceres as part of a European project that aims to apply new technologies to the management of drinking water networks. </div>

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Why the relationship between water and agriculture needs to change | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A WRI analysis shows how much tension exists between essentail resources; food and water.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> A WRI analysis shows how much tension exists between essentail resources; food and water. </div>

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Major palm oil companies accused of breaking ethical promises | Environment | theguardi... - 0 views

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Large palm oil companies that have promised to act ethically have been accused of land grabbing, ignoring human rights and exploiting labour in their African and Asian plantations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Large palm oil companies that have promised to act ethically have been accused of land grabbing, ignoring human rights and exploiting labour in their African and Asian plantations.</div>

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Obama Issues New Executive Order on Climate Change - 0 views

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Just a few days after the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, President Obama signed an Executive Order designed to encourage Americans to incorporate climate change awareness into their activities and plans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Just a few days after the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, President Obama signed an Executive Order designed to encourage Americans to incorporate climate change awareness into their activities and plans. </div>

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How Palm Oil Is Driving the Sumatran Tiger to Brink of Extinction | TIME.com - 0 views

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In a Greenpeace report, Sumatran tigers are on the brink of extinction due to illegal oil-palm concessions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a Greenpeace report, Sumatran tigers are on the brink of extinction due to illegal oil-palm concessions. </div>

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J&J wants to know what's happening in your bathroom | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Johnson & Johnson consumer division took up the cause of recycling in the bathroom in early October. Care to Recycle initiative is susing Tumblr blogging as its platform.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Johnson & Johnson consumer division took up the cause of recycling in the bathroom in early October. Care to Recycle initiative is susing Tumblr blogging as its platform.</div>

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Patagonia weaves Fair Trade practices into supply chain | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Patagonia will offer 9 styles of Fair Trade Certified apparel in its fall 2014 lineup. As part of the effort, Patagonia will contribute a portion of revenues from sales of Fair Trade items to the Indian workers that produced them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Patagonia will offer 9 styles of Fair Trade Certified apparel in its fall 2014 lineup. As part of the effort, Patagonia will contribute a portion of revenues from sales of Fair Trade items to the Indian workers that produced them.</div>

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Lululemon, Patagonia Pledge End to Endangered Forest Fiber Use · Environmenta... - 0 views

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Designer Eileen Fisher, apparel companies Quiksilver, Prana, Patagonia, Lululemon Athletica and other global clothing brands with revenues totaling more than $4 billion have partnered with environmental organization Canopy to develop purchasing policies that aim to end the use of endangered forest fiber. The companies along with 14 eco-designers are working to craft forest-friendly purchasing policies that track which forests their rayon and viscose fabrics are from. The group also will work to eliminate controversial forest fiber from their supply chains.
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Designer Eileen Fisher, apparel companies Quiksilver, Prana, Patagonia, Lululemon Athletica and other global clothing brands with revenues totaling more than $4 billion have partnered with environmental organization Canopy to develop purchasing policies that aim to end the use of endangered forest fiber. The companies along with 14 eco-designers are working to craft forest-friendly purchasing policies that track which forests their rayon and viscose fabrics are from. The group also will work to eliminate controversial forest fiber from their supply chains.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Designer Eileen Fisher, apparel companies Quiksilver, Prana, Patagonia, Lululemon Athletica and other global clothing brands with revenues totaling more than $4 billion have partnered with environmental organization Canopy to develop purchasing policies that aim to end the use of endangered forest fiber. The companies along with 14 eco-designers are working to craft forest-friendly purchasing policies that track which forests their rayon and viscose fabrics are from. The group also will work to eliminate controversial forest fiber from their supply chains. </div>

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