Nestlé has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and seven consumer firms to develop bioplastics, derived from plant materials. The Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance (BFA) includes consumer goods firms such as Coca-Cola, ...
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As wood products companies continue to come under scrutiny for the sourcing of their lumber, it becomes even more important for companies importing wood into the United States to participate in programs that support the use of legally ...
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A group of scientists and experts requested by Congress to assess the total damage caused by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 have said the government's current methods of putting a price tag on the most sweeping ...
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Eight of the world's leading consumer brand companies and conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced November 19 the formation of the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA) to support the responsible development of plastics made ...
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Red palm oil has burst onto the health scene as a miracle food, helping to heal everything from cardiovascular disease to Alzheimer's to cancer. However, as it becomes more popular worldwide, a dark secret has come to light. Due to its ...
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It was considered the largest oil-related natural disaster in the history of the world, so it only follows that the fine would be historic too. Gargantuan oil company BP has agreed to pay the largest criminal penalty in U.S. history for ...
The true cost of fossil fuel reaches far beyond what is paid at the gas pump -- the expense of waging war to protect oil interests, governmental corruption, global warming and environmental destruction all are part of the equation. And ...
Mack Trucks’ Macungie Cab and Vehicle Assembly operation in Macungie, Pennsylvania is the first U.S. manufacturing facility to receive platinum-level certification, according to the American National Standards Institute. The plant ...
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Cabela’s Incorporated announced plans to bring the unique Cabela’s retail experience to customers in Moncton, New Brunswick, and the surrounding area. The 50,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in 2015 and will employ ...
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More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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What happens if US loses California food production? Cotton growers huddle to glean variety info for 2014 Is the wine shortage a false alarm? One of the fascinating and little-promoted aspects of agriculture is the amount of natural ...
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Cabela’s Incorporated , the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced plans to bring the extraordinary Cabela’s retail experience to three new markets – Nanaimo, British Columbia, ...
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Lighting Science launched Definity Digital™, the world’s first line of biologically-corrected lighting with products specifically designed to improve sleep, support natural melatonin production, boost alertness, accelerate plant ...
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As more independent exterminators enter the Pest Control industry, USA Business Insurance announces that general liability insurance specific to the service area is available to both sole proprietors and corporations. While the nation ...
As gold sponsor of the 2nd Palm Oil Africa conference, leading global agri-business, Olam International, is pleased to announce that its keynote address will focus on best practices in oil palm plantation development, bringing to bear its ...