Kohl’s Department Stores has released its 2012 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, providing updates on the company’s programs and accomplishments in sustainability, community relations and social compliance. ...
As people around the world celebrate by planting trees for Earth Day, Alaskans staring at frozen ground can at least bask in the fact that recycling is slowly making strides in the 49th state. For about five months now, residents of ...
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Ford is planning to invest £24m at its Bridgend engine plant in Wales for manufacturing the new 1.5L EcoBoost gasoline engine. Additionally, Welsh Government has supported Ford's investment by offering £12m in non repayable ...
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The EMerge Alliance Group will present new members and new products and host an accredited educational session on DC power grids for LED-based lighting at Lightfair International. At Lightfair 2013, the EMerge Alliance is introducing 21 new ...
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Alan Bartlett and Sons has commissioned the construction of the largest privately owned, roof mounted solar panel installation for self-use in the UK. The company acquired its Chatteris site in 1968, which has since been developed into a ...
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Lexus and the CFDA are now accepting applications for the 2013 Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge. Founded in 2010 as a response to both the CFDA and Lexus’ commitment to sustainable practices, the Award is given to designers who best ...
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ANN INC, the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, announced that it has surpassed its 2015 carbon footprint goal of reducing its emissions by 8 percent per square foot. Based on year-end 2012 results, the Company has more than doubled ...
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Saint-Gobain received the “European Cleantech Corporation of the Year” award at the 9th European Cleantech Forum in Bilbao (Spain), organized by Cleantech Group, a global network that brings together investors, start-ups and ...
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Controlling solar heat gain in buildings is an ongoing challenge for design professionals, but a new PVB interlayer from Eastman Chemical Company, called Saflex® SG, offers significant advantages for those designing projects in hot ...
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Placon, a US-based thermoformed packaging products manufacturer, has introduced new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers, which are 100% recyclable. The new containers are available in seven sizes ranging from ...
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The researchers and designers told PN that the expanding bowl is made from “special carton bio-based” material. The self-expanding instant food package combines different aspects of, what they label, sustainability. In a ...
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Children's toy retailer Letterbox is growing its eco-friendly product portfolio later this year after a strong response from customers. The firm has stocked a range of eco-friendly wooden toys since 2011, but this is due to expand for ...
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Sustainable transportation involves the development of economic, environmental and social aspects. It is the broad subject related to the transport that includes vehicles, infrastructures, railways, roads, pipelines and other transport ...
French automobile manufacturer Peugeot says its move to bring the brand further up market is a necessity if it's to survive long term. Speaking to Car Advice at the launch of the Peugeot 2008 sub-compact SUV in France, the company's head ...
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There will be a change in management at three of the 14 business units of specialty chemicals company LANXESS. Dr. Ron Commander (62), Head of the Butyl Rubber business unit (BTR), will enter retirement at the end of this year and until ...