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Tecnalia Cuts the Energy Consumption of Machine Tools in Europe by 30%

The research centre Tecnalia Research & Innovation has been recognised in Europe as one of the benchmarks in the Factory of the Future.

6 Jul 2012

Save The Earth Contest: "Savages"

The first 25 people who identify where the "Save the Earth" (STE) logo appears in the movie "Savages" will win a "Save the Earth Emotions For The Oceans" t-shirt, STE poster, STE sticker, an...

5 Jul 2012

Eco Grow Pots Enable Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Way of Gardening

Eco Growing Systems’ patented Eco Grow Pots provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly way of gardening throughout the year, with a climate ranging between 55 degrees and high 85 degrees and sufficient sunlight.

5 Jul 2012

Plastics Make it Possible Offers Tips for More Sustainable Outdoor Parties

Plastics Make it Possible offers tips to conduct more sustainable parties without compromising convenience, style and safety.

4 Jul 2012

Cardno Announces Acquisition of US Environmental Services and Compliance Management Firm

Cardno, a professional infrastructure and environment services group, has acquired EM-Assist, an environmental services and compliance management firm in California, for $14.25 million.

4 Jul 2012

Report on Innovative Global Infrastructure Projects for Sustainability

KPMG, a global provider of audit, tax and advisory services, has released the second edition of its “Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition” report, which highlights inspiring and innovative urban infrastructure projects. The release of the report took place at the World Cities Summit in Singapore.

4 Jul 2012

USCHPA Applauds Expanded Investment Tax Credit for Combined Heat and Power

The U.S. Clean Heat & Power Association (USCHPA) has praised the introduction of the "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act." The Act, which was introduced by the Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME), may lead to increased investment in combined heat and power (CHP) as it expands the investment tax credit.

30 Jun 2012

US Postal Services Announces Green Roof Initiative on Colvin-Elmwood Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service has reported that the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office will get an 11,300-square-foot green roof, which will be constructed at no cost through the ‘Save the Rain’ initiative, a collaborative effort of Onondaga County, New York.

30 Jun 2012

Türk Telekom Continues to Work on Environmental Sustainability

Türk Telekom, a communication and convergence technologies company, has become the leading telecom company in Turkey for reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In 2011, it became the first company in Turkey to measure and report its carbon emission to the CDP.

29 Jun 2012

Net-Zero Energy Buildings through Innovative Holistic Approach

An innovative holistic approach considers the indoor climate performance, the energy performance, and the environmental impact of the building in the initial design phase to ensure that effective sustainable buildings are achieved.

29 Jun 2012