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Industry Associations Launch Conflict Minerals Compliance Center · Environmen... - 0 views

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A group of industry associations representing a total of 15,000 businesses launched the Conflict Minerals Resource Center, a website with compliance tools for new conflict mineral regulations

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A group of industry associations representing a total of 15,000 businesses launched the Conflict Minerals Resource Center, a website with compliance tools for new conflict mineral regulations</div>

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How NASA helps companies manage water risk | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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The satellites measure changes in Earth's gravitation field that signal shifts in the movement of water across and under Earth's surface.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The satellites measure changes in Earth's gravitation field that signal shifts in the movement of water across and under Earth's surface.</div>

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H&M Launches First Products Derived From Garment-Recycling Initiative | Ecouterre - 0 views

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H&M has just closed the loop on itself. The Swedish apparel chain, which in February 2013 became the first retailer to launch a global textile take-back program, is set to debut its inaugural collection of products made from those same recycled fibers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M has just closed the loop on itself. The Swedish apparel chain, which in February 2013 became the first retailer to launch a global textile take-back program, is set to debut its inaugural collection of products made from those same recycled fibers.</div>

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How Will Campbell Soup Achieve 100% Employee Engagement in Sustainability? | Sustainabl... - 0 views

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Last year, Campbell Soup was ranked by media and investment research company Corporate Knights as one of the world's most sustainable companies, with key initiatives that reduced water consumption by 13 billion liters, cut 280,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and constructed a 24-hectare, 10 mega-watt solar field.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Last year, Campbell Soup was ranked by media and investment research company Corporate Knights as one of the world's most sustainable companies, with key initiatives that reduced water consumption by 13 billion liters, cut 280,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and constructed a 24-hectare, 10 mega-watt solar field.</div>

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NASA, German Aerospace Center Test Alternative Jet Fuels · Environmental Mana... - 0 views

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NASA, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the International Forum of Aviation Research are planning their first joint research flights to investigate alternative fuels for aviation.

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Not so green after all? FTC slaps down gDiapers | Sustainable Business Oregon - 0 views

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The eco-diapers business gDiapers has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission on allegations that gDiapers' products aren't as easily compostable as the company claimed. The company will stop posting such claims unless they are verified

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The eco-diapers business gDiapers has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission on allegations that gDiapers' products aren't as easily compostable as the company claimed. The company will stop posting such claims unless they are verified</div>

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Sara Neff, vice president for sustainability at Kilroy Realty, says an upcoming project in San Francisco will be the real estate investment trust's most innovative sustainability project. The site "will feature a living roof, use of storm water for toilet flushing, solar panels and bricks grown from bacteria," writes Sarah Borchersen-Keto

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sara Neff, vice president for sustainability at Kilroy Realty, says an upcoming project in San Francisco will be the real estate investment trust's most innovative sustainability project. The site "will feature a living roof, use of storm water for toilet flushing, solar panels and bricks grown from bacteria," writes Sarah Borchersen-Keto</div>

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Newlight Technologies is doing. Its patented technology extracts carbon from the air and converts it into long-chain polymers that can be used as substitutes for oil-based plastics.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Newlight Technologies is doing. Its patented technology extracts carbon from the air and converts it into long-chain polymers that can be used as substitutes for oil-based plastics.</div>

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EU to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 | Environment | theguardian.com - 0 views

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Europe will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, the toughest climate change target of any region in the world, and will produce 27% of its energy from renewable sources by the same date.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Europe will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, the toughest climate change target of any region in the world, and will produce 27% of its energy from renewable sources by the same date.</div>

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Royal Caribbean Supports Gestation-Crate-Free Pork · Environmental Management... - 0 views

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Royal Caribbean Cruises wants its pork suppliers to detail their efforts to eliminate gestation crates used to confine pregnant pigs.

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Coke Installs 1M HFC-Free Coolers · Environmental Management & Energy News · ... - 0 views

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The Coca-Cola Company has installed its 1 millionth hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-free cooler using natural refrigerant, preventing the emission of 5.25 million metric tons of CO2 over 10 years, the company says.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Coca-Cola Company has installed its 1 millionth hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-free cooler using natural refrigerant, preventing the emission of 5.25 million metric tons of CO2 over 10 years, the company says. </div>

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PepsiCo, Unilever Launch Sustainable Agricultural Tool · Environmental Manage... - 0 views

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PepsiCo, Unilever, Heineken and other members of the Cool Farm Institute have launched an online tool to help farmers assess and improve the environmental and economic performance of their businesses.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PepsiCo, Unilever, Heineken and other members of the Cool Farm Institute have launched an online tool to help farmers assess and improve the environmental and economic performance of their businesses. </div>

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Storebrand Puts Palm Oil on Blacklist With Tobacco - Bloomberg - 0 views

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Storebrand ASA (STB) ended its investment in most palm oil producers, apart from Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. (GGR), after Norway's second-largest insurer found the companies breached its environmental sustainability standards.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Storebrand ASA (STB) ended its investment in most palm oil producers, apart from Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. (GGR), after Norway's second-largest insurer found the companies breached its environmental sustainability standards.</div>

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Sonoma County Pledges '100% Sustainable Wine Region' · Environmental Manageme... - 0 views

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California's Sonoma County has committed to becoming the nation's first 100 percent sustainable wine region through a three-phased program to be completed within the next five years, the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), say.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">California's Sonoma County has committed to becoming the nation's first 100 percent sustainable wine region through a three-phased program to be completed within the next five years, the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), say.</div>

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Boeing sees 'green diesel' in the future of air travel | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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the Chicago-based aviation giant reported that it is stepping up efforts to expand the use of sustainable aviation biofuel by seeking U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approval for its aircraft to fly on "green diesel." The proposed new source of aviation biofuel emits at least half the lifecycle carbon dioxide as traditional petroleum-based jet fuel, according to Boeing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">the Chicago-based aviation giant reported that it is stepping up efforts to expand the use of sustainable aviation biofuel by seeking U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approval for its aircraft to fly on "green diesel." The proposed new source of aviation biofuel emits at least half the lifecycle carbon dioxide as traditional petroleum-based jet fuel, according to Boeing. </div>

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Wet Scrubbing 'Most Versatile, Cost Effective Air Pollution Control' · Enviro... - 0 views

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Of all available air pollution control technologies, wet scrubbing remains the most cost effective and versatile, reports Pollution Engineering. Techniques for wet scrubbing typically remove more than 99 percent of air particulate matter and remove aerosols less than 3 µm, the industry publication reports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Of all available air pollution control technologies, wet scrubbing remains the most cost effective and versatile, reports Pollution Engineering. Techniques for wet scrubbing typically remove more than 99 percent of air particulate matter and remove aerosols less than 3 µm, the industry publication reports. </div>

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Corn Ethanol Reduces GHG Emissions 32% Compared to Petroleum · Environmental ... - 0 views

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Average corn ethanol reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent compared to average petroleum in 2012, according to a study commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and conducted by Life Cycle Associates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Average corn ethanol reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent compared to average petroleum in 2012, according to a study commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and conducted by Life Cycle Associates.</div>

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Mondelez Achieves 100% Sustainable Palm Oil Two Years Early · Environmental M... - 0 views

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Mondelez International has achieved Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) coverage for 100 percent of the palm oil it bought in 2013. This is two years ahead of the company's existing commitment to cover all requirements by 2015 through a combination of RSPO-certified oil and Greenpalm certificates that support sustainable production.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mondelez International has achieved Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) coverage for 100 percent of the palm oil it bought in 2013. This is two years ahead of the company's existing commitment to cover all requirements by 2015 through a combination of RSPO-certified oil and Greenpalm certificates that support sustainable production. </div>

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Solar crowdfunding trend is heating up | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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There's a new twist on crowdfunding solar projects. SolarCity and Mosaic are engaging businesses and consumers

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BP Energy Outlook 2035 Shows Global Energy Demand Growth Slowing, Despite Increases Dri... - 0 views

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"BP Energy Outlook 2035" (BP) projects that global energy consumption will increase 41% from 2012 to 2035, with 95% of the growth occurring in emerging economies. The report also projects that CO2 emissions will increase 29% over that same time period, with virtually all growth driven by emerging markets.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"BP Energy Outlook 2035" (BP) projects that global energy consumption will increase 41% from 2012 to 2035, with 95% of the growth occurring in emerging economies. The report also projects that CO2 emissions will increase 29% over that same time period, with virtually all growth driven by emerging markets.</div>

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Industry Associations Launch Conflict Minerals Compliance Center · Environmen... - 0 views

How NASA helps companies manage water risk | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

H&M Launches First Products Derived From Garment-Recycling Initiative | Ecouterre - 0 views

How Will Campbell Soup Achieve 100% Employee Engagement in Sustainability? | Sustainabl... - 0 views

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Not so green after all? FTC slaps down gDiapers | Sustainable Business Oregon - 0 views

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