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Energy Saving Televisions Mean Big Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New energy efficient television standards equivalent to greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved by removing one million cars from the road

3 Nov 2008

Mitsubishi Micropower Generation Heat Pump Certified

BRE Global is delighted to announce that Mitsubishi Electric has become the latest manufacturer to gain Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Product Certification for its range of Ecodan Air Source Heat Pumps

2 Nov 2008

BRE Framework Helps With Environmentally Resposible Sourcing of Construction Projects

BRE Global has launched a new framework standard for the responsible sourcing of construction products

2 Nov 2008

Environmental Pioneer Chooses Mythic Paint for His Own Home

David Gottfried, founder of U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, has selected Mythic Paint, the World's first high-performance paint with zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and zero toxins for the interior and exterior of his "green" remodeled family home

2 Nov 2008

African Nations Can Turn Resource Demand Driving Deforestation into Successful Sustainability

African nations could turn the demand for their natural resources currently driving deforestation and other destruction into a force for higher returns from sustainable development, WWF has said

2 Nov 2008

Coca-Cola Commits to Reducing Water Use and Cutting CO2 Emissions

Coca-Cola has announced environmental changes to their business practices that will reduce annual water use by 50 billion litres and 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide

2 Nov 2008

Nike Turns to Sustainable Practices for 'Considered Design' Range of Products Where Sustainability Matches Performance

Nike Considered Design sports products are made using fewer resources, more sustainable materials and utilise renewable energy in manufacturing

2 Nov 2008

Motorola to Bring Solar Power Technology to Two Public Schools in Chicago

Motorola to fund solar panel installations at two science focused Chicago public schools

2 Nov 2008

Environmentally Friendly Chopsticks Follow the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Mantra

SABIC Innovative Plastics high-performance Valox iQ 420 HP resin has been chosen by Sanshin Kako, a leading professional-use tableware manufacturer, to deliver a more environmentally responsible pair of plastic chopsticks that contribute to the three Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle

30 Oct 2008