Powys Council has announced cc install LED light bulbs in more than 14,000 lamp posts across the county, including 4,770 units that the authorities previously blacked out. As the BBC reports, the council angered residents of some of the ...
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Urbis Sapphire lanterns are to be used in modernisation project Following a decision by cabinet members yesterday, streetlights in Powys are to be switched back on. Powys county council has been allocated £1.4 million to modernise ...
Despite major global apparel brands making tall claims of following sustainable practices in production of garments,the resource intensive fabric dyeing and printing sector remains a blind spot for these clothing brands. A joint report ...
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All public spaces will be fitted with energy efficient lights after Radisson and Missoni owner signs major deal with Philips Rezidor has announced over 300 of its hotels worldwide will swap all their standard light bulbs in public ...
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The Levi's brand introduced a new collection of denim incorporating post-consumer waste, specifically recycled plastic bottles and food trays. Each Levi's Waste
The EBRD is actively promoting the use of renewable energy in Ukraine in order to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fossil fuel and to improve its energy security. The latest initiative of the Bank, which is aimed at solar ...
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As we mentioned before in"Turtle Friendly Bulbs Make a Positive Environmental Impact",when sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest,they seek the light of the moon to make a mad dash into the ocean and begin their swim to safety.Lights ...
Those who attack the cotton industry for its perceived impact on the environment will need to have their facts straight, thanks to a major research project undertaken by Cotton Incorporated: a life-cycle assessment (LCA) for cotton. ...
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Sportlifestyle Company PUMA publishes first-ever Product Environmental Profit and Loss Analysis identifying and comparing environmental impacts of more sustainable and conventional products across production and consumer life phases in ...
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Sportlifestyle company PUMA will be launching a collection of shoes,apparel and accessories that are either biodegradable or recyclable when consumers return them to PUMA's Bring Me Back Program at the end of their lifecycles.With the PUMA ...
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CIO-There are a lot of myths about Canada-most related to the country's climate-but these misconceptions actually leave some wondering if Canada might be a good location for a data center. Why Canada Is on the Data Center Radar Michel ...
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The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant announced the introduction of a new service called ONE WAY that helps textile mills, brands and retailers measure the impact of their textile solutions on the environment, resource and climate. ...
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PhotonStar LED,based in Romsey,Hampshire has announced a rolling one year exclusive supply agreement with a major UK house builder to supply LED lighting fixtures for all of the developer's new homes.And the products will be supplied ...
Tags: PhotonStar, LED signs, UK house builder, Code for Sustainable Homes
The global market for green datacentres will grow from $17.1bn (£10bn) in 2012 to $45.4bn (£28bn) by 2016, as rising energy costs, tighter carbon emission regulations and economic pressure force IT executives to make their ...
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In response to the global energy demands, lighting system engineers continue to develop alternative lighting methods, particularly light-emitting diode (LED) technology. LEDs can provide efficient, cost-effective and low environmental ...
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