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The Sustainable Housing Index For Tomorrow

The launch of SHIFT, the Sustainable Housing Index For Tomorrow is to take place 7 May 3pm at the THINK exhibition at the Excel centre, London.

10 Apr 2008

Dow to Exhibit at the Green California Summit

Polyurethane carpet backing technology from The Dow Chemical Company is about much more than style and performance for commercial interiors. It's also based on a commitment to developing flooring solutions that contribute environmental benefits.

10 Apr 2008

Pioneering Fuel Produced by Sasol Burns More Cleanly than Conventional Jet Fuel

Sasol, the world's leading producer of synthetic fuels from coal and natural gas, today announced that it has become the first company worldwide to receive international approval for its 100% synthetic jet fuel produced by its proprietary Coal to Liquids (CTL) process.

10 Apr 2008

First U.S. Auto Company Plans to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30%

Religious and other institutional investors joined today with Ford Motor Co. in announcing that Ford is the first U.S. auto company to spell out how it plans to reach the goal of reducing by at least 30 percent the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its new vehicle fleet by 2020.

10 Apr 2008

FIJI Water to Engage with Suppliers to Disclose their Emissions

FIJI(R) Water announced today that it had joined the Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration to fully disclose the carbon footprint of its products. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the world's largest investor coalition on climate change, will work with FIJI Water to engage with suppliers to disclose their emissions.

9 Apr 2008

GGEC Launches Major Green Neighborhood Initiative Called Greening + Cleaning America

Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC), the leading green energy and sustainability non-profit organization has launched a major green neighborhood initiative called Greening + Cleaning AmericaSM.

9 Apr 2008

Individual Environmental Initiatives Should Be Part of Balanced Portfolio Throughout the Supply Chain

Companies are introducing environmental initiatives for myriad reasons, often to comply with customer mandates and new regulations or to boost public opinion. But why shouldn't firms also use the "green" buzz as a means to improve business operations and reduce supply chain costs?

9 Apr 2008

T-Shirts Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

Shoppers will soon have the opportunity to make a sustainable fashion statement. Starting this week, select Wal-Mart stores across the country will display Coca-Cola "Drink 2 Wear" apparel made from recycled plastic bottles.

9 Apr 2008

Cutting-Edge Research on Alternative Energy at University of Delaware Through Internship Program

Top undergrads in chemical engineering from across the U.S. will pursue cutting-edge research on alternative energy at the University of Delaware this summer through an internship program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the ongoing quest to develop a diverse, internationally competitive and globally engaged science and engineering workforce.

9 Apr 2008

Company to Launch Dedicated Line of Environmentally Preferable Products

Office Depot®, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the launch of its new, environmentally preferable line of office supplies called "Office Depot Green."

9 Apr 2008