Volkswagen has taken a major step towards increased environmental sustainability of production at its facilities around the world. At present vehicles and components are now manufactured in a way which is 25 percent more environmentally ...
"LED lighting solutions save power and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and they're not only environmentally-friendly but also economic. In most situations, costs for upgrading to LED lighting are paid back rapidly due to lower ...
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The Volkswagen brand's “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program remains on track for success. The objective is to reduce energy and water consumption as well as the share in waste, CO2 and solvent emissions at all Volkswagen ...
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Russian steelmaker NLMK has stated that it has started hot testing a unique environmental complex - a biochemical waste water treatment facility at coke and chemical operations at the Lipetsk production site. Total investment in the ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $112,000 to the Pueblo San de Ildefonso, N.M. as part of the General Assistance Program (GAP). The tribe will use the funds to administer its environmental program and assist ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $112,000 to the Chickasaw Nation, Okla. as part of the General Assistance Program (GAP). The tribe will use the funds to administer their environmental program and assist in ...
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Luxembourg-based steelmaker ArcelorMittal has announced that its Bosnia and Herzegovina-based subsidiary ArcelorMittal Zenica has reached an important milestone in its ongoing environmental program, with the official start of operations on ...
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The Toll Group has unveiled Australia's first modern 100 per cent electric truck. The 10-tonne Smith Electric vehicle will be used for parcel pick-ups and deliveries around Brisbane. Toll IPEC will use the all-electric vehicle during an ...
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Pulverized glass may be coming to a beach near you, but you won't be able to tell the difference because it will look and feel like sand beneath your feet. Broward County commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to support a program that ...
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ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava (AMTPO), the biggest producer of tubes and pipes in the Czech Republic, has announced that it cut its dust emissions by 85 metric tons in 2012, reducing its environmental footprint to a historic low of ...
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Kohl's Department Stores announced that the company has been recognized with a 2012 Sustained Excellence in Green Power Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award was presented at an event held in conjunction with ...
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HIGH POINT—Retailer and mixed-source supplier Ethan Allen has completed registration of the American Home Furnishings Alliance's EFEC environmental program at all of its domestic manufacturing facilities. EFEC-Enhancing Furniture's ...
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Tesco expects the lighting system at its first all-LED store to produce 30 percent energy savings compared to other Tesco Express stores. The UK's largest retailer opened the doors to its all-LED store in Loughborough, England this week. ...
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