Daily Archives: July 21, 2009

The Pitfalls and Opportunities of Eco Labeling

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at GreenerDesign. There have been two big announcements recently regarding eco labeling and certification — one that’s causing quite a stir and one that’s happened relatively quietly. Both represent a big opportunity for the organizations involved … Continue reading →

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U.K. Retailers to Test Reusable Packaging

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerDesign. The United Kingdom’s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has unveiled a series of pilot programs designed to test reusable packaging for retail items. The trials are intended to explore the commercial viability of … Continue reading →

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Recession Takes Its Toll on Green IT

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerComputing. It was likely only a matter of time, but the global economic downturn has taken its toll on green IT projects, according to new research from Forrester.

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Accidental Discovery May Lead to CO2 'Catchers'

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The accidental discovery of a bowl-shaped molecule that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air suggests new possibilities for dealing with global warming, including genetically engineering microbes to manufacture those CO2 “catchers,” … Continue reading →

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SURF: How Should Clean-up Industry Clean Up?

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The Sustainable Remediation Forum (SURF) on July 14 issued the first comprehensive, independent assessment of sustainable remediation — a movement to encourage environmental cleanups that minimize carbon emissions, conserve fossil fuels, and still … Continue reading →

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Emission Standards Reference Guide

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

This guide contains federal emission standards for on-road and nonroad vehicles and engines, and related fuel sulfur standards.  Each table includes the standards, useful life, warranty period, and the availability of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT).  In addition, the applicable … Continue reading →

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EPA's Climate Leaders Program Recognizes Partners for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

EPA’s Climate Leaders program announced today that three more of its industry partners are being recognized for meeting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals. Exelon Corp., Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and Raytheon Co. have found cleaner sources of … Continue reading →

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Elsevier announces the 'Article of the Future' project

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Knowledgespeak. STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the ‘Article of the Future’ project, an ongoing collaboration with the scientific community to redefine how a scientific article is presented online. The project takes full advantage of … Continue reading →

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MWD stops paying rebates for water-saving devices

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times. A cash-strapped conservation credit program run by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has stopped paying vendors and customers for installing water-saving toilets and appliances. Though the program has been … Continue reading →

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Federal E-Waste Recycling Legistation Introduced

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Waste Age. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., have introduced legislation to increase the recycling of electronics and to reduce the use of hazardous materials in the products. The Electronic Device Recycling … Continue reading →

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