The Spain-based Technological Institute for Footwear and Related Industries (INESCOP) and the Textiles Business Association of the Valencian Community (Ateval) have come together to initiate the Textileather project, a 30-month-long program ...
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals announced the publication of its first formulation list of “ZDHC MRSL - compliant” colorants and chemicals for textile and apparel. The ZDHC Group released its first Manufacturers ...
Austria-based plantmaker Siemens Metals Technologies announced today, July 14, that it has received an order from Indian steelmaker Tata Steel to modernize the secondary emission system in its LD2 shop in Jamshedpur. The aim of the ...
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US-based canned vegetable brands manufacturer McCall Farms has initiated changes to its packaging system as part of its efforts to cut down its environmental impact by using less paper and energy. The company noted that its corrugated ...
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Biodegradable packaging manufacturer EcoCortec is set to participate in an international Marine Clean Project, 'Marine debris removal preventing further litter entry', which aims to prevent hazardous environmental impact of conventional ...
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WhiteWave Foods, a leading consumer packaged food and beverage company that makes Silk, Horizon, International Delight and Earthbound Farm products, has announced green building certification of its beverage manufacturing facility in ...
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American automaker Ford Motor has developed a new fleet management tool, the Ford Fleet Purchase Planner, which would help users build a better fleet. The tool also guides the user to choose from Ford's vehicle portfolio in order to ...
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First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA, which makes thin-film photovoltaic modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe) as well as providing engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) services, has received board approval from the Overseas ...
Custom Building Products’ Emerald System of products were used by the builders and developers of Township 14 to pursue LEED Gold certification as well as gain carbon offset credits. The builders and developers of Township 14, a ...
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Paper-based packaging producer Smurfit Kappa has announced plans to reduce CO2 emissions per ton of paper produced by 25% by the year 2020 in its seventh annual Sustainable Development Report. The company's original target of a 20% ...
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Canada-based Cascades has introduced a new alternative to polycoated packaging known as 'Respak' for the food and food services industries. The recyclable and compostable Respak has been made by using 50% recycled fibres and is said to ...
More than half of consumers believe the demand for eco-friendly apparel will continue to grow. The challenge for eco-friendly manufacturers is to ensure that every piece of a clothing line is green – down to the finest details ...
Rick and Pat Howard, co-founders and owners of Sklar Furnishings, have been named Small Business Leaders of the Year for 2014 by the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. Sklar Furnishings, which specializes in contemporary furniture, is known ...
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Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor has partnered with the US-based HJ Heinz Food Company to research if the tomato fiber can be used to develop a more sustainable bio-plastic material for vehicles. With the collaboration, the automaker ...
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Sustainability initiatives in the European coatings sector have reached a new phase with a much stronger focus on issues like low carbon footprints of products and waste reductions. Previously the industry has been concentrating on ...
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