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United Airlines Replaces Styrofoam Cups With New, Fully Recyclable Hot Beverage Cups - ... - 0 views

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United Airlines will replace its Styrofoam beverage cups with recyclable alternatives developed by MicroGREEN.

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Interface confirms 100 per cent renewable-powered factory has come online - 07 Feb 2014... - 0 views

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Interface announced that its Dutch manufacturing facility now runs on 100% renewable energy, sends zero waste to landfills, and uses almost no water in its manufacturing processes. Interface has pledged eliminate any negative impact it has on the environment by 2020 under its Mission Zero strategy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interface announced that its Dutch manufacturing facility now runs on 100% renewable energy, sends zero waste to landfills, and uses almost no water in its manufacturing processes. Interface has pledged eliminate any negative impact it has on the environment by 2020 under its Mission Zero strategy.</div>

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SolarCoin promises incentives to solar energy producers | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.</div>

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Fracturing and drilling companies "owe" investors disclosure - FierceEnergy - 0 views

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A coalition of investors concerned about the lack of reported progress in mitigating the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations have submitted shareholder resolutions targeting organizations that received failing scores in a recently-released report. Read more: Fracturing and drilling companies "owe" investors disclosure - FierceEnergy http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/fracturing-and-drilling-companies-owe-investors-disclosure/2014-02-11#ixzz2tFdqgahc Subscribe at FierceEnergy

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> A coalition of investors concerned about the lack of reported progress in mitigating the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations have submitted shareholder resolutions targeting organizations that received failing scores in a recently-released report. Read more: Fracturing and drilling companies "owe" investors disclosure - FierceEnergy <a href="http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/fracturing-and-drilling-companies-owe-investors-disclosure/2014-02-11#ixzz2tFdqgahc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/fracturing-and-drilling-companies-owe-investors-disclosure/2014-02-11#ixzz2tFdqgahc</a> Subscribe at FierceEnergy</div>

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Apple's 2014 Supplier Responsibility Report Earns Greenpeace Praise On Conflict Materia... - 0 views

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and more transparency about which suppliers and facilities provide its raw metals and materials, including lists of which have been verified as conflict free and which are still in need of future verification
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Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility report, detailing its monitoring of supply partner labor practices, compliance with regulations and Apple’s standards of business, the environmental impact of its product components and more. Apple highlighted its ongoing education investments in the report, detailing the growth in its worker rights and skills training up top.
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Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility report, detailing its monitoring of supply partner labor practices, compliance with regulations and Apple's standards of business, the environmental impact of its product components and more. Apple highlighted its ongoing education investments in the report, detailing the growth in its worker rights and skills training up top.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility report, detailing its monitoring of supply partner labor practices, compliance with regulations and Apple's standards of business, the environmental impact of its product components and more. Apple highlighted its ongoing education investments in the report, detailing the growth in its worker rights and skills training up top.</div>

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Amid Elephant Slaughter, Ivory Trade in U.S. Continues by Adam Welz: Yale Environment 360 - 0 views

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In the last year, the U.S. government and nonprofits have put a spotlight on the illegal poaching of Africa's elephants and Asia's insatiable demand for ivory. But the media coverage has ignored a dirty secret: The U.S. has its own large ivory trade that has not been adequately regulated.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In the last year, the U.S. government and nonprofits have put a spotlight on the illegal poaching of Africa's elephants and Asia's insatiable demand for ivory. But the media coverage has ignored a dirty secret: The U.S. has its own large ivory trade that has not been adequately regulated.</div>

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VW Joins Clean Shipping Network · Environmental Management & Energy News · En... - 0 views

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The Volkswagen Group has joined the Clean Shipping Network, an association of cargo owners, and will use the Clean Shipping Index (CSI) assessment tool to analyze and reduce the environmental impact of marine shipment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Volkswagen Group has joined the Clean Shipping Network, an association of cargo owners, and will use the Clean Shipping Index (CSI) assessment tool to analyze and reduce the environmental impact of marine shipment.</div>

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Centralized Wastewater Management Grows With Shale Oil Boom · Environmental M... - 0 views

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Stricter regulations, the explosive growth of new hydraulic fracturing shale oil and gas wells and limited available water resources are driving the popularity of centralized wastewater management in North America, according to Pollution Engineering magazine

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Stricter regulations, the explosive growth of new hydraulic fracturing shale oil and gas wells and limited available water resources are driving the popularity of centralized wastewater management in North America, according to Pollution Engineering magazine</div>

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Aerospace Production Technology Cuts Waste, Carbon Footprint · Environmental ... - 0 views

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Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), an aerospace production technology, has the potential to build light, sustainable parts and reduce a company's carbon footprint, according to a study by EOS and Airbus Group Innovations, previously EADS Innovation Works.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), an aerospace production technology, has the potential to build light, sustainable parts and reduce a company's carbon footprint, according to a study by EOS and Airbus Group Innovations, previously EADS Innovation Works.</div>

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Funding for Farmers to Combat Drought Effects · Environmental Management & En... - 0 views

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The USDA has made $20 million available to California ranchers and farmers to fund agricultural water conservation to combat the effects of the statewide drought.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The USDA has made $20 million available to California ranchers and farmers to fund agricultural water conservation to combat the effects of the statewide drought.</div>

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Caesar's Joins EPA WaterSense Challenge · Environmental Management & Energy N... - 0 views

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Caesar's Entertainment is the first company to sign up for the EPA's WaterSense H2Otel Challenge for organizations to encourage hotels to use best management practices that will save water and money, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Caesar's Entertainment is the first company to sign up for the EPA's WaterSense H2Otel Challenge for organizations to encourage hotels to use best management practices that will save water and money, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</div>

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W.R. Grace & Co. Pays $54 Million to EPA · Environmental Management & Energy ... - 0 views

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Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today</div>

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High Liner Foods Achieves 99% of Sustainable Sourcing Goal · Environmental Ma... - 0 views

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High Liner Foods announced that it has achieved 99 percent of its goal to source all its seafood from "certified sustainable or responsible" fisheries and aquaculture. The company made a pledge in November 2010 to reach this goal by the end of 2013.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">High Liner Foods announced that it has achieved 99 percent of its goal to source all its seafood from "certified sustainable or responsible" fisheries and aquaculture. The company made a pledge in November 2010 to reach this goal by the end of 2013.</div>

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Citgo Fined for Toxic Emissions · Environmental Management & Energy News · En... - 0 views

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A federal judge ordered Citgo Petroleum to pay more than $2 million for Clean Air Act violations over toxic emissions at its refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, from 1994 to 2003.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A federal judge ordered Citgo Petroleum to pay more than $2 million for Clean Air Act violations over toxic emissions at its refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, from 1994 to 2003.</div>

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National Stormwater Calculator Updated · Environmental Management & Energy Ne... - 0 views

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The EPA's National Stormwater Calculator (SWC), which can help site developers and landscape architects reduce runoff from a property, has been updated.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA's National Stormwater Calculator (SWC), which can help site developers and landscape architects reduce runoff from a property, has been updated.</div>

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Ikea readies first sustainability campaign in marketing switch | News | Marketing Week - 0 views

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IKEA is launching a campaign aimed at persuading its customers to stock up on energy-efficient light bulbs while highlighting the company's commitment to stop selling nonefficient bulbs by 2016. "This is a sustainability campaign but also a brand campaign. We need to explain what we stand for and celebrate that," says Peter Wright, IKEA's UK and Ireland marketing manager

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA is launching a campaign aimed at persuading its customers to stock up on energy-efficient light bulbs while highlighting the company's commitment to stop selling nonefficient bulbs by 2016. "This is a sustainability campaign but also a brand campaign. We need to explain what we stand for and celebrate that," says Peter Wright, IKEA's UK and Ireland marketing manager</div>

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Bacardi Aspires to 100% Sustainable Sugarcane Sourcing by 2022 | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Bacardi is planning to source 40% of the sugarcane it uses to brew its rum from sustainable sources by 2017, and 100% by 2022. The company also announced plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and the use of packaging and water

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bacardi is planning to source 40% of the sugarcane it uses to brew its rum from sustainable sources by 2017, and 100% by 2022. The company also announced plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and the use of packaging and water</div>

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Volvo Production Plant Achieves Carbon Neutrality | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Volvo Construction Equipment's Braås site in southern Sweden has become its first carbon-neutral facility and is claimed to be the first construction equipment production plant in the world run entirely on renewables.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Volvo Construction Equipment's Braås site in southern Sweden has become its first carbon-neutral facility and is claimed to be the first construction equipment production plant in the world run entirely on renewables.</div>

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Higher education gets smart about climate change | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.</div>

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Disruptive technology? Walmart's "green" product line may signal a big change- Inform -... - 0 views

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Wal-Mart has introduced a line of "all-natural," chemical-free cleaning products under its Great Value label. The products, which are priced more cheaply than brand-name eco-friendly cleaning products, use Wal-Mart's proprietary Evolve technology, which the company says allows the products to work as effectively as petroleum-based cleaners.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wal-Mart has introduced a line of "all-natural," chemical-free cleaning products under its Great Value label. The products, which are priced more cheaply than brand-name eco-friendly cleaning products, use Wal-Mart's proprietary Evolve technology, which the company says allows the products to work as effectively as petroleum-based cleaners. </div>

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