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Europe's First Fully Printed Compostable Laminates for UK-Based Cereal Maker

Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, has developed one of Europe's first fully printed compostable laminates for UK-based cereal maker Jordans.

15 Apr 2008

Energy Savings Through Enhanced Power Efficiency

Suppliers are reacting to this demand by releasing new products that guarantee energy savings through enhanced power efficiency, greater design flexibility and larger available board space for design through component integration.

14 Apr 2008

Leading By Example, Parducci Adopts 100% Green Power

Parducci Wine Cellars, the nation's first carbon neutral winery, announces the company's conversion to 100% solar and wind power.

11 Apr 2008

Mintel Finds More New Products Boasting Environmentally Friendly Claims

Americans increasingly express environmental concerns, so manufacturers are taking steps to convey the eco-friendliness of their products. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), the number of new products with an environmentally friendly claim has grown substantially over the past five years.

9 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

New Supercomputer Cooled by an Innovative Water System

IBM today introduced a new supercomputer powered by one of the world's fastest microprocessors and cooled by an innovative water system. The new Power 575® supercomputer, equipped with IBM’s latest ...

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