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Ellen Macarthur Foundation Awards $1m for Five Recyclable and Compostable Packaging Solutions
Jan 29, 2018The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has awarded $1m for five new recyclable and compostable packaging solutions to stop plastics becoming waste. The foundation launched its $2m New Plastics Economy innovation prize, funded by Wendy Schmidt, to ...
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France to Ban Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles by 2040
Jul 10, 2017France’s new ecology minister Nicolas Hulot has announced that the country will ban the sale of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040. The announcement is part of the country’s commitment to Paris climate agreement. It ...
Tags: Fossil Fuel, petrol
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Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group Trial 5G in Connected Cars
Mar 1, 2017Ericsson, Orange, and PSA Group, owner of the Peugeot and Citroen car brands, have carried out connected-vehicle field trials using 5G technology. The trials were undertaken in France as part of the vendors' Towards 5G project, which took ...
Tags: Ericsson, Connected Cars
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Diehard Cinema Fan
Dec 11, 2015Chinese TV producer Shen Jian (right) is a frequent guest at influential film events, such as the Academy Awards ceremony. [Photo provided to China Daily] Ang Lee turned down a number of interview requests from world media when his ...
Tags: TV producer, Shen Jian
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French Government Plans to Give Away 1 M LED Bulbs
Nov 10, 2015The French government is planning to give away one million LED bulbs to low income families in the country, reported French media The Connexion. Ecology Minister Ségolène Royal proposal will encourage low income families to ...
Tags: LED Bulbs, Energy, fluorescent bulbs
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France's Areva Opens Possibility of Minority Stake Buy by China's CNNC
Nov 4, 2015Areva and China National Nuclear Corp, or CNNC, signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing Monday involving the "possible" acquisition of a minority stake by CNNC in the French nuclear company's capital, Areva said in a statement. ...
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Soitec's New Step in Smartcell Project Will Raise CPV Module Efficiency Record to 38.9%
Jun 29, 2015Soitec of Bernin, France has announced a new step in its SmartCell project by raising the record for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) module solar energy conversion efficiency from 36.7% (announced in July 2014) to 38.9% Previously (last ...
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France Invests Eur 1.23bn to Increase Stake in Renault
Apr 13, 2015The French government will increase its stake in vehicle manufacturer Renault to 19.7% from the existing 15% with an investment of around €1.23bn. French industry ministry said that the government has purchased 9.6 million Renault ...
Tags: French government, Renault
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France Supports Poultry Sector Development
Apr 1, 2015The French government has granted €15m in a bid to support the country’s poultry sector to overcome the effects of the abolition of the EU subsidies on the export of frozen chicken to third countries. The European Commission ...
Tags: frozen chicken, EU subsidies
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The Disposable Plastic Bags Will Be Banned From Using
Nov 3, 2014If the bill is approved by the Senate the ban could come into force in 2016, although it will not apply to re-usable or biodegradable bags. The proposed Energy Transition Law also outlaw disposable plastic cutlery and crockery by 2020. ...
Tags: Plastic Bags, biodegradable bags
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France Has Introduced a New "Home Made" Label for Chefs Cooking Meals From Scratch
Aug 25, 2014France has introduced a new “homemade” label for chefs cooking meals from scratch, because microwaved or pre-packaged dishes had become more common. France introduces ‘home made’ label for restaurants A decree ...
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Soitec Have Joined Forces to Offer a New CPV System
May 1, 2014Paris-based Exosun, which designs and supplies solar trackers for ground-mounted utility-scale solar power plants, and concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) solar module maker Soitec of Bernin, France have joined forces to offer a new CPV ...
Tags: Soitec CPV, Energy, Electrical, Electronics, solar
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The Only Exhibition Devoted to High-End Apparel Will Be Showcasing Manufacturing Expertise
Mar 14, 2014Made in France 2014, the only exhibition devoted to high-end apparel and accessories manufacturing, will be showcasing a wealth of French high-end manufacturing expertise, skills, craftsmanship and industrial techniques, and welcoming new ...
Tags: apparel, Accessories, fashion
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PSA Peugeot Will Sell Stakes to Dongfeng and French Government
Feb 20, 2014French automobiles manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citron has signed a memorandum of understanding with French government and Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Group under which each will inject EUR800m for 14% stakes. Dongfeng Motor said in a ...
Tags: PSA Peugeot, automobiles
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TREC Is Designed to Develop Two Uses for Used Tires
Feb 14, 2014The Tire Recycling Project, also known as TREC, is designed to develop two uses for used tires. The project is driven by Groupe Michelin. The first use, TREC Regeneration, involves regenerating rubber compounds to make new high ...
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