Sealed Air has introduced the new NewAir IB Anti-Static cushioning film for use on its NewAir IB Express inflatable cushioning system, and is suitable for shipping electronics. The film is said to meet military specifications for ...
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As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce energy usage by at least $25 million over seven years, the University of North Carolina (UNC) General Administration has selected high-performing LED lighting by Cree, Inc. to help system ...
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EU Trade Commissioner Karl De Gucht will be hosting a meeting in Geneva entitled "Staying Engaged – A Sustainability Compact with Bangladesh" on July 8, 2013. The high level discussion will focus on agreeing on ways for ...
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“Nothing is too good for ordinary people”, was the mantra coined by the architect Berthold Lubetkin in the 30s, and was his manifesto for the positive effect of good design for everyone. Today it still resonates and is a ...
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Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of S-COAT®, a highly innovative and cost effective anti-reflection (AR) coating technology which significantly increases light transmission values and resultant ...
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The industry must regain momentum in a competitive landscape that is proving increasingly competitive, by focusing on the sustainability of products and processes. This is the strong message put forward at the annual assembly of ACIMIT (the ...
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Editor's note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements' previous blogs can be read on? A future world without bike shops would be a disaster for the cycling ...
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When the Great Recession hit in 2008/2009, consumers made shopping for values an epic, albeit mostly necessary, past-time. Many of their shopping behaviors have now become habits even though the economy has improved—and center-store ...
IFCO Systems, a global leader in reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh products, recently released a study confirming RPCs as a sustainable packaging option. The report shows the IFCO solution generates 82% less solid waste, consumes ...
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Today the Department of Defense released the findings of an independent report on energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the Pentagon for military construction. The report strongly affirmed the value of LEED-certified high ...
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Osram wins order in Germany's financial hub Just in time for its stock market debut, Osram will create a lighting highlight in the financial district of Frankfurt by equipping the new TaunusTurm high-rise tower with more than 12,000 ...
Coinciding with its stock market debut, Osram will light up the financial district of Frankfurt with the new TaunusTurm high-rise tower consisting of more than 12,000 indoor luminaires. Osram is offering a variety of LED luminaries on ...
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Richard Hancock, chief executive officer, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The 14th annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference program is now available, listing an extensive line-up of senior executive guest speakers ...
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The effectiveness of Clariant’s new ONE WAY sustainability calculation system has been confirmed in physical tests carried out by leading machine builder Fong’s. The test results verified the accuracy of the calculations and ...
General Motors and Honda have announced an agreement to co-develop fuel cell and hydrogen storage technologies, targeting commercially viable systems by 2020. The agreement will see GM and Honda work together, with additional ...
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