The UK has ranked eighth on an EU index that compares the country’s performance in waste management against the other 26 Member States. The eighteen criteria for ranking depend on how much amount of waste each country recycles, the ...
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Saudi Aramco has presented a unique car that is environment friendly and is capable of capturing carbon emissions. The innovative car was unveiled at the ongoing Qatar Sustainability Expo's Saudi pavilion. The clean car project was ...
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that over 31,000 tons of plastic, paper, metals and glass were recycled during 2011 by seventy-seven western Massachusetts municipalities. The recyclables were ...
Pratt Industries officially opened its $3.5m new material recovery facility (MRF) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. According to the firm, the new plant recycles both residential and commercial single streams, cardboard, glass, ...
Yet another Brandix factory, Brandix Casualwear Ltd., - Giritale, has been accorded an 'Eco Factory Attribute' by Marks & Spencer (M&S), in recognition of its achievements in environmental sustainability and preservation. Strategically ...
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850 high-quality visitors came to preview the fabrics and private label collections offered by fashion co-contractors at the October 2012 show, down 15% year-on-year because of the sluggish economic climate. Fast Fashion London remains ...
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November 29, 2012 EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — November 29, 2012 — (NYSE:GE) — When Havertys Furniture (Atlanta, Ga.) evaluated its lighting portfolio across all 122 of its retail locations, the Southeast-region retailer wanted ...
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The Subway restaurant chain has introduced its salad bowls and lids made from 95% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. The move forms part of the chain’s proposal to make its restaurants and operations environmentally responsible. ...
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On the heels of Modern’s annual pallet usage reader survey and a related webcast, I had an opportunity to talk to Howe Wallace, the CEO of PalletOne. Headquartered in Bartow, Florida, and with over $200 million a year in revenue, ...
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In conjunction with America Recycles Day on Nov.15,Weis Markets has announced a store-wide commitment to use 100 percent recyclable modified atmosphere packaging(MAP)meat trays for its fresh meat products.Weis has partnered exclusively with ...
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Haggar Clothing Co.announces its one year anniversary of its highly successful LK Life Khaki brand.With its modernized design and eco-friendly fabrications,LK Life Khaki pants are made with an innovative blend of cotton and REPREVE ...
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USAgain the company that helps divert millions of pounds of clothing, shoes and other textiles from landfills each year, kicks-off its annual America Recycles Day (which is celebrated yearly on Nov. 15) Contest to benefit local schools. ...
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Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hologenix LLC, maker of Celliant™ regenerative healing technology, has partnered with Pittsburgh-based sports and fitness goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods to introduce a line of KÖPPEN men's and ...
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The awareness has increased significantly regarding homes that can achieve a zero carbon footprint and still retain a comfortable living atmosphere.Some of these homes are entries in the last few years in the Solar Decathlon,a biennial ...
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VALENCIA,Calif.,Oct.18,2012--/PRNewswire/--Wavien,Inc.is announcing the release of the Turbo Recycling Reflector(TRR™)for variable color spot light applications in the entertainment industry.This unique optical component allows ...