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Global Water Technology Devopment Center to be Built by Dow in Spain

Dow Water Solutions announced today that it will build a Water Technology Development Center at the Dow facilities in Tarragona, Spain

13 Jul 2008

Cleantech Group's Cleantech Index Selects and Lists ARCADIS International Consultancy

ARCADIS, the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that the Company has been selected by the Cleantech Group to join its prestigious Cleantech Index of public cleantech companies

10 Jul 2008

Owens Corning Improving Energy and Material Efficiency of Glass Fiber Products

Owens Corning, a world leader in building materials systems and glass fiber reinforcements, has made significant progress throughout its history in dramatically improving the energy and material efficiency of the production of glass fiber products

9 Jul 2008

Domal Showing Sustainability in Architecture of Ferrari Buildings

Hydro's Domal brand is presenting "Ferrari Architecture in Maranello" an exhibition that illustrates the effectiveness of combining aesthetic values with sustainability in buildings

9 Jul 2008

Foam Insulation Plant Goes Solar

Owens Corning announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sun Edison LLC to provide solar-generated energy through the installation and operation of a 206 kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of its Gresham, Ore. facility

7 Jul 2008

Sustainable Buildings Showcased at Ecobuild in U.K.

DuPont Building Innovations recently participated in Ecobuild -- the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment -- in London, England. More than 24,000 people attended the event, where DuPont exhibited its sustainable building offerings.

7 Jul 2008

Wildcard Creatives Takes over Danish Embassy Carpark to Show Sutainable Danish Architecture During London Festival of Architecture

Collaborating with Hemingway Design, Wildcard Creative have designed and produced another dynamic space in which to showcase the most exciting talent in the Danish Architectural community

6 Jul 2008

Big and Small Businesses Shifting Focus to Include Mainstream Consumers in Environemtal Push

Perceptions of the green marketplace and green consumers are changing. The LOHAS 12 Forum, which took place June 18-21, opened the door for some lively discussions and eye opening realizations about the evolving trends and the progression of the "green purchaser"

3 Jul 2008

Heavy Industry Embracing the Environment as Caterpillar Goes to Green Power

In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. recently transitioned the power for its Northern Ireland facilities to "green" electricity

3 Jul 2008

Carbon Emissions Linked to Goods and Services Consumption

Researchers have discovered that carbon dioxide emissions associated with UK consumption increased by 115 million tonnes (18 per cent), between 1992 and 2004

2 Jul 2008