Daily Archives: February 24, 2009

Many Plans to Curtail Use of Plastic Bags, but Not Much Action

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. As support has risen to curtail the use of plastic bags, the economy has soured. No state has imposed a fee or a ban.

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New from the GAO

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Clean Air Act:  Historical Information on EPA’s Process for Reviewing California Waiver Requests and Making Waiver Determinations.  GAO-09-249R, January 16. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-249R

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Tracking Home Energy Use with Google

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. Internet giant Google announced last week the beta launch of a new free web application called PowerMeter designed to provide users who already have so-called “smart” electricity meters in place to … Continue reading →

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Corn Ethanol: A Health Warning

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Switching from gasoline or corn-based biofuels to cellulosic ethanol–made from the stalks and stems of plants–could have more health and environmental benefits than previously recognized, according to a study of different types of … Continue reading →

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Carl's Jr. Opens Green Restaurant, Aims to Make It a Company Prototype

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. The CEO for CKE Restaurants Inc. cut the ribbon on his firm’s new eco-friendly Carl’s Jr. this week with a goal of making it the flagship for the company’s green building efforts.

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Epuramat's Box4Water Turns Wastewater to Drinking Water in Portable System

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Luxembourg cleantech firm Epuramat has developed a portable wastewater treatment system called Box4Water that the company says can be deployed in sites ranging from communities, fairs and sports venues to remote areas and scenes … Continue reading →

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Dell Expands E-Cycling Programs, Precious Metals Recovery Firm Says Its Haul Grows

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Dell is expanding its consumer electronics recycling program with Goodwill and its own tech trade-in operation, while the M&K Recovery Group says it harvested 15 percent more copperware from computer gear than it did … Continue reading →

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Green Companies Do Better During Downturn: Study

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Thinking of curbing or curtailing sustainability efforts because of the troubled economy? Think again, says a new study by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, whose research indicates that firms with “true commitment to … Continue reading →

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Herman Miller's Iconic Aeron Chair Goes Cradle to Cradle

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Herman Miller’s Aeron chair was launched 15 years ago, millions of copies the chair have been sold, and the Aeron even holds a spot in the New York Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. … Continue reading →

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Cadbury Partners with Dairy Farmers to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Cadbury today unveiled its Cadbury Dairy Strategy, a unique partnership with dairy farmers in Selkley Vale designed to help reduce the environmental impact of dairy farming.

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