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Recycled Copper Product Cuts Emissions · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Air Products has signed contracts with more than 20 recycled copper manufacturers in China to provide its oxy-fuel product that it says improves productivity and material qualities compared to conventional air-fuel technologies. It also decreases harmful emissions and reduces energy consumption and fuel costs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Air Products has signed contracts with more than 20 recycled copper manufacturers in China to provide its oxy-fuel product that it says improves productivity and material qualities compared to conventional air-fuel technologies. It also decreases harmful emissions and reduces energy consumption and fuel costs.</div>

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California Regulators Want Safer Chemical Alternatives · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 18 Mar 14

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) wants manufacturers to find alternatives to three chemicals contained in consumer product

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) wants manufacturers to find alternatives to three chemicals contained in consumer product</div>

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Is 3D printing an environmental win? | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the two 3D printers and the CNC mill, including the materials and manufacturing of the machines themselves, transportation, energy use, material in the final parts, material wasted, and the end-of-life disposal of the machines.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the two 3D printers and the CNC mill, including the materials and manufacturing of the machines themselves, transportation, energy use, material in the final parts, material wasted, and the end-of-life disposal of the machines.</div>

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Finelite Cuts Waste 84% in 7 Years · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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cut its waste production by 84 percent between 2005 and 2012 through using reusable packaging, Sustainable Plant reports.
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about $27,000 a year in garbage disposal costs, the article says
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Adriana Trujillo on 26 Aug 13

Finelite, a manufacturer of high-efficiency lighting systems, cut its waste production by 84 percent between 2005 and 2012 through using reusable packaging, Sustainable Plant reports. Through such innovations as replacing bubble wrap used to protect products with crinkled paper and so-called lean packaging, the company saved about $27,000 a year in garbage disposal costs, the article says.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Finelite, a manufacturer of high-efficiency lighting systems, cut its waste production by 84 percent between 2005 and 2012 through using reusable packaging, Sustainable Plant reports. Through such innovations as replacing bubble wrap used to protect products with crinkled paper and so-called lean packaging, the company saved about $27,000 a year in garbage disposal costs, the article says. </div>

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150 Companies, Organizations Urge GMO Crop Trial Action · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 27 Aug 13

Organic food manufacturer Amy's Kitchen, Farm Aid, Clif Bar & Company, The Urban Farm, Organic Seed Alliance and the Center for Food Safety are among more than 150 farm organizations, millers, retailers, bakeries, seed businesses and food processors urging the US Department of Agriculture to improve its oversight of experimental trials of genetically engineered crops.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Organic food manufacturer Amy's Kitchen, Farm Aid, Clif Bar & Company, The Urban Farm, Organic Seed Alliance and the Center for Food Safety are among more than 150 farm organizations, millers, retailers, bakeries, seed businesses and food processors urging the US Department of Agriculture to improve its oversight of experimental trials of genetically engineered crops. </div>

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Researchers recycle plastic bags into carbon nanotubes - Tech News and Analysis - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 26 Sep 13

Australian researchers say they have found a way to recycle plastic shopping bags into high-tech carbon nanotubes. That might reduce manufacturing costs in such fields as electronics, medicine and energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Australian researchers say they have found a way to recycle plastic shopping bags into high-tech carbon nanotubes. That might reduce manufacturing costs in such fields as electronics, medicine and energy.</div>

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Columbia Green gets ringing endorsement from SBA chief | Sustainable Business Oregon - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 25 Sep 13

A company that manufactures green-roof materials in Portland, Ore., has earned recognition for exporting. The award came from the federal Small Business Administration.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A company that manufactures green-roof materials in Portland, Ore., has earned recognition for exporting. The award came from the federal Small Business Administration. </div>

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Lego Pledges Supply Chain CO2 Cuts, Joins Climate Savers · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 27 Nov 13 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 27 Nov 13

Lego Group today pledged to work with its suppliers to reduce total carbon emissions as it joins the World Wildlife Federation's Climate Savers program. If Lego reduced CO2 emissions directly related to toy production at Lego factories by a minimum of 10 percent - the target - this would remove about 10,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, the toy manufacturer says.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lego Group today pledged to work with its suppliers to reduce total carbon emissions as it joins the World Wildlife Federation's Climate Savers program. If Lego reduced CO2 emissions directly related to toy production at Lego factories by a minimum of 10 percent - the target - this would remove about 10,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, the toy manufacturer says. </div>

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Adriana Trujillo on 05 Dec 13

General Motors achieved landfill-free status at a 1.8 million square foot manufacturing facility in Rochester, New York. The company now manages 109 landfill-free facilities in total.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Motors achieved landfill-free status at a 1.8 million square foot manufacturing facility in Rochester, New York. The company now manages 109 landfill-free facilities in total.</div>

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IBM Stumbles Across New Class of Industrial Polymers That Could Revolutionize Manufacturing | Sustainable Brands - 1 views

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Del Birmingham on 23 May 14

Scientists from IBM Research say they have accidentally discovered a new class of polymer materials that could deliver cheaper, lighter, stronger and recyclable materials ideal for electronics, aerospace, airline and automotive industries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Scientists from IBM Research say they have accidentally discovered a new class of polymer materials that could deliver cheaper, lighter, stronger and recyclable materials ideal for electronics, aerospace, airline and automotive industries.</div>

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Method and Gotham Greens Partner to Build World's Largest Rooftop Farm in Chicago -- CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 14 Oct 14

Sustainable cleaning products company Method intends to build the world's largest rooftop farm at its Chicago manufacturing plant. The plant was designed by William McDonough + Partners and is expected to achieve LEED-platinum certification.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sustainable cleaning products company Method intends to build the world's largest rooftop farm at its Chicago manufacturing plant. The plant was designed by William McDonough + Partners and is expected to achieve LEED-platinum certification.</div>

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Tide's Hotel Laundry System Reduces Water Use 40% · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management & Sustainable Development News - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 19 May 15

Tide Professional Coldwater Laundry System enables hotel facilities to reduce energy needed to heat the water in a commercial washer by as much as 75 percent and to reduce water used in a commercial washer by up to 40 percent, says manufacturer P&G Professional, a division of Procter & Gamble

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tide Professional Coldwater Laundry System enables hotel facilities to reduce energy needed to heat the water in a commercial washer by as much as 75 percent and to reduce water used in a commercial washer by up to 40 percent, says manufacturer P&G Professional, a division of Procter & Gamble</div>

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Tesla unveils battery to 'transform energy infrastructure' | The Japan Times - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 19 May 15

Electric car manufacturer Tesla has revealed a battery for the home that can store power from solar panels, be used in case of a power outage and potentially transition solar-powered homes to be off the grid entirely. "The goal is complete transformation of the entire energy infrastructure of the world, to completely sustainable zero carbon," said the company's founder, Elon Musk.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Electric car manufacturer Tesla has revealed a battery for the home that can store power from solar panels, be used in case of a power outage and potentially transition solar-powered homes to be off the grid entirely. "The goal is complete transformation of the entire energy infrastructure of the world, to completely sustainable zero carbon," said the company's founder, Elon Musk. </div>

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Unilever Saves $276M, 1 Million Metric Tons CO2 · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management & Sustainable Development News - 1 views

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Unilever says it has saved 1 million metric tons of CO2 since 2008 in its manufacturing network.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Unilever says it has saved 1 million metric tons of CO2 since 2008 in its manufacturing network.</div>

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Apple Working With WWF China to Manage Sustainable Forests - Bloomberg Business - 1 views

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Apple is working with the World Wildlife Fund to preserve as much as 1 million acres of Chinese forests and will also promote clean energy and sustainable manufacturing practices in China and elsewhere. "Apple is in a unique position to take the initiative toward this ambitious goal. It is a responsibility we accept," CEO Tim Cook said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple is working with the World Wildlife Fund to preserve as much as 1 million acres of Chinese forests and will also promote clean energy and sustainable manufacturing practices in China and elsewhere. "Apple is in a unique position to take the initiative toward this ambitious goal. It is a responsibility we accept," CEO Tim Cook said. </div>

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Contract Wins: Mercedes-Benz, Plug Power, Fiat, AeroVironment · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Aug 13

Mercedes-Benz to use Plug Power fro 123 hydrogen-based GenDrive fuel cell units to power forklifts. Fiat selected AeroViroment to provide its home charging stations and installations for the Fiat 500e. Its the 5th auto manufacture to choose Aero for its services.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mercedes-Benz to use Plug Power fro 123 hydrogen-based GenDrive fuel cell units to power forklifts. Fiat selected AeroViroment to provide its home charging stations and installations for the Fiat 500e. Its the 5th auto manufacture to choose Aero for its services. </div>

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Ford Reduces Water and Oil Use in Plants Globally with Expansion of Near-Dry Machining Technology | Ford Media Center - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 21 Oct 13

Ford expanded the use of its near-dry machining technology to 6 additional manufacturing plants worldwide. When applied to engine production, Ford claims the technology uses 50% less water and 80% less oil than traditional methods.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ford expanded the use of its near-dry machining technology to 6 additional manufacturing plants worldwide. When applied to engine production, Ford claims the technology uses 50% less water and 80% less oil than traditional methods.</div>

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FTC Cracks Down on Companies' False Biodegradable Plastics Claims · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 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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Aluminum Can Recycling Rate Hit 67% in 2012 · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 07 Nov 13

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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Aquafil, Speedo USA Launch World's First Fabric Take-Back Program for Swimwear Industry | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Just weeks after partnering with surfer Kelly Slater on his new men's apparel line, Outerknown, upcyled fiber supplier Aquafil has announced it has partnered with Speedo USA on a take-back program that will allow Speedo's post-manufacturing swimwear scraps to be upcycled into Aquafil's 100 percent regenerated ECONYL® nylon. The take-back program gives new life to leftover fabric scraps, which would otherwise end up in landfills, and allows them to be turned back into raw nylon fiber and eventually new swimsuits.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Just weeks after partnering with surfer Kelly Slater on his new men's apparel line, Outerknown, upcyled fiber supplier Aquafil has announced it has partnered with Speedo USA on a take-back program that will allow Speedo's post-manufacturing swimwear scraps to be upcycled into Aquafil's 100 percent regenerated ECONYL® nylon. The take-back program gives new life to leftover fabric scraps, which would otherwise end up in landfills, and allows them to be turned back into raw nylon fiber and eventually new swimsuits. </div>

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Recycled Copper Product Cuts Emissions · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

California Regulators Want Safer Chemical Alternatives · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

Is 3D printing an environmental win? | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

Finelite Cuts Waste 84% in 7 Years · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

150 Companies, Organizations Urge GMO Crop Trial Action · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader - 0 views

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IBM Stumbles Across New Class of Industrial Polymers That Could Revolutionize Manufacturing | Sustainable Brands - 1 views

Method and Gotham Greens Partner to Build World's Largest Rooftop Farm in Chicago -- CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- - 0 views

Tide's Hotel Laundry System Reduces Water Use 40% · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management & Sustainable Development News - 0 views

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Unilever Saves $276M, 1 Million Metric Tons CO2 · Environmental Leader · Environmental Management & Sustainable Development News - 1 views

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