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Research Project from Konarka to Increase Lifespan of Organic Solar Cells

Konarka Technologies has announced a project to significantly increase the lifespan of organic solar cells (OSC) with the goal of yielding competitive organic photovoltaics (OPV) for potential commercial use

2 Dec 2008

Recycling Center to Redirect Plastic Waste from Landfills into Cost Saving Retail and Restaurant Bags

Command Packaging, a leading U.S. manufacturer of plastic carry bags for retail stores and restaurants, announced it has been officially licensed by the California State Department of Conservation as an approved plastic film and bag recycling center

27 Nov 2008

Technology Is Coming to Make Solar Cells So Cheap and Simple You Can Hang Them Like a Poster On Your Wall

The hope is that consumers will one day be able to buy solar cells from their local hardware store and simply hang them like posters on a wall

26 Nov 2008

Promising Feedback from US FDA on Use of Recycled Plastic Materials in Food Packaging

ECO2 Plastics, the eco-friendly recycling company that is changing the way plastics are recycled, announced that it has received a favorable opinion letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), allowing the Company's recycled plastic flake to be used in food packaging applications

25 Nov 2008

People at Risk of Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Around the Home

Although Americans are becoming increasingly aware of toxic chemical exposure from everyday household products like bisphenol A in some baby bottles and lead in some toys, women do not readily connect typical household products with personal chemical exposure and related adverse health effects

24 Nov 2008

SaveATreeCards Saving the Environment at Christmas Time With Environmentally Friendly Holiday Season Greetings

Logica3, a provider of business e-cards, tools and solutions, announced today the launch of its SaveATreeCards.com Holiday 2008 e-card collection

24 Nov 2008

Bright, Efficient LED Lighting from OSRAM for 2010 Ford Mustang

Along with the 2010 Mustang's distinctive rear combination taillamps, OSRAM supplied the complete exterior package including the fog lamps, LED CHMSL, front and rear side marker lamps and the D3S XENON headlamp

24 Nov 2008

Going Green Now Includes IT Infrastructure at Buck Institute

Green technology now includes information technology infrastructure. The Buck Institute for Age Research has received LEED for Commercial Interiors Silver certification for a build out of new laboratory space, including an Innovation in Design Credit for Information Technology Infrastructure

24 Nov 2008

New Environmentally Friendly Packaging Process

New high speed environmentally friendly packaging process uses recycled materials and reduces the amount of plastic used, cutting the waste that goes into landfill

20 Nov 2008

How to Make Sure Your Christmas is Clean, Green and Environmentally Friendly

Having a green Christmas includes applying the mantra reduce, reuse and recycle to key products associated with the holidays, including Christmas trees, gift packaging, greeting cards and holiday lights

18 Nov 2008