The share of total global solar photovoltaic (PV) production capacity taken by conventional crystalline silicon (x-Si) solar technologies is forecasted to decline further, from 84.7% in 2014 to 78.4% by 2019, as they approach their ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing landmark green chemistry technologies developed by industrial pioneers and leading scientists that turn climate risk and other environmental problems into business opportunities, ...
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Pritzker Group Private Capital has purchased Chicago-based LBP Manufacturing to tap the latter’s potential in material science, equipment and converting technology in food and beverage packaging. LBP Manufacturing is being acquired ...
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Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, has introduced next generation wide-base single trailer tire, approved by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay, to be utilized in regional operations. The ...
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Pan-European investment firm Aurelius Group has purchased UK-based compounder and recycler of post-use rigid plastics Regain Polymers Holdings. Previously owned by Chamonix Private Equity, Regain provides plastic recycling services to ...
For the second time, Surat, Gujarat-based textile dyeing company Zenitex has made it to the Limca Book of Records for winning top recognition for sustainable practices in the textile industry in India. Elated on achieving the ...
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American & Efird (A&E) one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread, and ,, has announced the release of its 2014-2015 Sustainability Report which details A&E's achievements in the ...
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Swedish consumer goods and paper manufacturer SCA has introduced GraphoStyle, a high-bulk lightweight coated (LWC) publication paper with printability on the lines of magazines. Claimed to be environment-friendly and capable of creating ...
Tags: SCA, high-bulk paper, lightweight paper, plastic bag, bulky LWC paper
School districts across the nation are analyzing how they purchase, service and fuel their bus fleets to make the best economic decisions for their communities. By studying total ownership costs -- for the life of the bus -- school ...
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Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) has launched new bottles, remodeled and derived from 100% recycled plastic (rPET), for its Resource Natural Spring Water. Available in 700ml and 1L volumes, the bottle's material has been drawn ...
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An innovative tool developed by Switzerland based Bluesign Technologies will be presented during the fourth Bluesign conference which will run from July 13-14, 2015 in St Gallen, Switzerland. “This tool is a clear answer to the ...
Huon Aquaculture has opened a new Smokehouse and Product Innovation Centre in Parramatta Creek, in the north of Tasmania, creating 70 new jobs. The move is in line with the company's controlled growth strategy to invest close to $160m in ...
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — East Coast ports are looking to attract shipments from Asia in light of the soon-to-be-expanded Panama Canal and congestion on the West Coast earlier this year, and the Port of Charleston has cleared a hurdle in ...
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Global woes drag crude prices, as demand continues to decline in China Retail fuel prices will be lowered slightly from Wednesday to better reflect the global fall in crude prices and the glut in the market, the nation's top economic ...
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Legislation that would update state vehicle and traffic laws for e-bikes remains alive in California, but has floundered in New York, where advocates are now focused on broadening support ahead of another push next year, according to ...