The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its international rankings of the Top 10 Countries for LEED, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The Top 10 list highlights countries outside of ...
The European kraft paper and paper sack industry has reduced carbon footprint per a ton of production, by 17% from 2007 and 2012, saving emissions equivalent to 17,300 car journeys around the world. This was revealed in a study recently ...
Tags: Kraft Paper, Carbon Footprint, paper sack
Swedish automobile manufacturer for heavy transport application Scania has forayed into Norway in the gas-powered bus segment with the delivery of 36 vehicles to the passenger transport firm Nobina. The buses, dubbed Scania OmniExpress ...
Tags: Automobile manufacture, Auto parts and accessories, Scania
Canadian Auto supplier Magna International has announced the completion of validation testing on multi-material lightweight vehicle (MMLV) concept car. The light weight concept car has been developed by Magna in cooperation with Ford ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. The panel is ...
Tags: gas production, Construction
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Odebrecht USA, in Coral Gables, Fla. as the WaterWise “Small Business Partner of the Year.” Nationally, 14 WasteWise participants, that include research ...
A new printing technology dubbed ‘Sunshine’ has been introduced from the stable of Amcor’s folding carton business, a division of global packaging major Amcor Group GmbH, which offers a highly reflective metallic effect ...
The Recycling Partnership, a collaborative, industry-funded effort designed to boost residential recycling in the US, has announced its first public grant to the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The funding will support the Recycling ...
In cooperation with international partners, Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland have presented what is claimed to be the first semiconductor laser consisting solely of ...
Tags: Group-IV Lasers, clock signal, Electrical
In 2013 each American household owned on average 28 electronic devices, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. But with advancing technology, sleeker, shinier and faster cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players and ...
Tags: cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a $54 million plan submitted by Delaware for clean water projects, including efforts that will improve local water quality by eliminating failing septic systems, and reduce greenhouse ...
Tags: septic systems, water quality, Agriculture
Diversified packaging company Sonoco has developed plant-based plastic bottles for Ecover's new home care line. Ecover has launched its popular green brand in North America after joining Method in 2012. The new look is the celebration ...
Tags: Ecover, Sonoco, Plastic Bottles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final greenhouse gas (GHG) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) construction permit to Nuevo Midstream, L.L.C., to build three gas processing plants. The facility is ...
Tags: Natural Gas, Capital Investments, Industrial Equipment
TNT Australia has taken delivery of the first Euro 6 emission-compliant trucks in Australia, several years ahead of the new regulations taking effect in Australia. Euro 6 is the European Commission’s most stringent diesel exhaust ...
Tags: Truck Fleet, trucks
It’s all about personalised care for each customer that makes a difference almost in every business and industry. The digital technologies are the hot trends but printed communication still holds a place in our hearts, as it is one of ...