Argentina’s Global Compact Network (pactoglobal) and Sustainable Textile Center has launched the ‘Code of Conduct and Handbook of Textile and Fashion’. Miguel Angel Gardetti, the Director of Sustainable Textile ...
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In today's world, dirty windows might be the only thing that brings attention to paned glass. Yet back in the late 1800s, the business of making plate glass brought some much deserved interest — and an economic boost — to the ...
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The Sportlifestyle company PUMA announced at its stakeholder meeting "Talks at Banz" that it will sign the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Agreement set up by global trade union IndustryAll this week to ensure that the company's six supplier ...
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Many cosmetic manufacturers used the CLR ‘black book’ in the 1970s and 80s as a reference for formulations and ingredient selection. The book still sits in a prominent position in many formulators libraries. The question is ...
There are some very specific problems that need to be overcome when dealing with produced waters from offshore oil and gas production. In the first of a series of three articles, oil industry expert David Robinson discusses the treatment ...
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention in Minneapolis, Minn. last month. Anne M. Ellis was elected to serve as president of ...
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Stanford University Professor Emeritus Edward Feigenbaum, known as "the father of expert systems," has the distinction of being named the IEEE Computer Society's 2013 Computer Pioneer Award recipient. Feigenbaum received the award "for ...
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Viili (Finnish viili, Swedish fil) is a type of yogurt (a mesophilic fermented milk) that originated in the Nordic countries. It has a ropey, gelatinous consistency and a pleasantly mild taste resulting from lactic acid. This cultured milk ...
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The purpose of a dance costume is to enhance the dancer’s body and the concept of the Choreographer (Dance Catalog 219). “Costumes are clothes and they are art. They make the invisible ideas visible” (Nadel 241). Dance ...
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Everybody likes a new look, a fresh start and a bit of a spruce-up to give themselves a renewed spring in their step - and it would appear that there is a growing trend at the moment for people to do the same for their homes by breathing ...
Does your glazier or glass supplier engage in best practice? Australian Standards and their absolute adherence are essential to ensure the protection and safety of people living and working in residential and commercial buildings. ...
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To suggest to all of us how to make a habitat more livable and elegant, where you can combine style and design, the first week of November, in Milan and Rome are held two major exhibitions devoted to furnishing and open to the general ...
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Interstoff Asia Essential has a well-established reputation of showcasing the latest in-demand textiles, in particular eco-friendly, fashionable and functional fabrics. The 2013 spring edition, to be held from 13 to 15 March 2013, is no ...
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 64Lighting Controls Terminology. NEMA LSD 64 defines terminology related to controls for lighting systems for non-residential and residential applications. The ...
Xylem Inc. has launched a new mobile app version of its popular Xylem Dewatering Handbook. The app provides customers with quick and easy access to dewatering, water removal and flood control pump product information while ‘on the ...
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