The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined Triax Turbine Components for violations of the hazardous waste law and, in a separate action, Hill Brothers Chemical Company for violations of pesticides law. These actions support ...
Tags: Hazardous Waste, Pesticides
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and City of San Jose will celebrate the city’s successful food-waste-to-energy program at a tour of the nation’s first large-scale commercial anaerobic digestion facility, ...
Tags: Food Waste, Energy Conversion, Industrial
EPA has completed its review of site cleanups at 22 Superfund Sites and 3 Federal Facilities across New England by conducting Five-Year Reviews of each site, as required under the Superfund statute. EPA conducts evaluations every five ...
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In response to the Greenpeace Detox campaign, German sports brand Puma has unveiled an action plan for the elimination of polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) from its supply chain. Alongside, Puma which also retails sportswear has set key ...
Tags: Detox campaign, polyfluorinated chemicals, supply chain, Apparel
In the third fiscal quarter ending November 1, 2014, net income at women's apparel retailer and NYSE listed, Ann Inc, dropped just a shade under 20 per cent, from the same quarter of 2013. Net income at Ann slipped to $33.1 million or ...
Tags: retailer, women's apparel, Net income, Apparel
kbb at May Design Series and kbb Birmingham, organised by UBM Live Built Environment, have announced in conjunction with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) that £1340 has been raised for WaterAid UK by the Bathroom Industry ...
Federal Mogul Motorparts says its new Anco Wiper blade brand master catalog speeds selection of blades for any vehicle. Federal-Mogul Motorparts says its new Anco Wipers brand master catalog covers replacement blades and related Anco ...
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McDonald’s global sees drop in sales McDonald’s Corporation has announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.5 per cent in October 2014, which it said reflected the impact of “business challenges” such as ...
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Dairy and meat industry boost from new China FTA deal A new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been finalised between Australia and China, with the Australian dairy and meat industries expected to benefit. Australian Prime Minister Tony ...
Tags: Dairy Industry, Meat Industry, Agriculture
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed action to reduce harmful emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) to improve visibility at some of Texas' and Oklahoma's most treasured parks and wilderness areas. After a ...
Tags: Pollution, Visibility, Protection
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Beazer East has finished soil cleanup at 103 residential structures at the Cabot Koppers site in Gainesville, Fla. The cleanup was accomplished with 100% participation from property ...
Tags: soil cleanup, Construction
A new law has been approved by the European Union in a bid to cut down on the usage of plastic grocery bags. The rules have been unanimously agreed by EU ambassadors and will see the reduction in the usage of lightweight carrier bags of ...
Tags: Plastic Bags, Agriculture
Jaguar has introduced justDrive, an app technology which is designed to integrate smartphone apps into a single, voice-activated in-car experience. The app is developed by CloudCar, which has been optimized by Jaguar Land Rover for its ...
Tags: Justdrive Application, voice-activated, Auto
General Motors is planning to invest $200 m at two of its plants in Michigan to prepare for its future vehicle program. In Orion Assembly plant, the compnay will invest $160 m for tooling and equipment while $40m will be invested in ...
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The Double Coin RR202 is an ultra-premium highway service tire. It is available in standard and low profile sizes. The Double Coin RT600 and RR202 truck tires have met the requirements for the United States Environmental Protection ...