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USW Appreciates 10 Senators for their Role in Climate and Energy Bill

United Steelworkers (USW)’s International President Leo W. Gerard has appreciated the steps taken by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and other senators in ensuring that manufacturing be considered an integral part of any climate and energy bill.

21 Apr 2010

Breathe California Presents Kaiser Permanente with Clean Air Award

Kaiser Permanente has been recognized by Breathe California for its efforts in reducing air pollution and global warming.

21 Apr 2010

Taghleef Introduce New Packaging products Derived from Renewable Sources

Leading BoPP film producer Taghleef Industries (Ti) is pleased to announce its commitment to the development of sustainable packaging by introducing a fully natural film range. The films will be based on NatureWorks® PLA (PolyLactic Acid) polymers, which are marketed under the brand name Ingeo™ and which are 100% made from renewable resources.

20 Apr 2010

Marcos Jank of UNICA Delivers Key Message During Pascal Lamy’s Visit

Marcos Jank, CEO and President of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), in a key message presented to Pascal Lamy, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, mentioned that if countries are to realize their goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they will have to lift the high tariffs currently imposed on clean technologies.

20 Apr 2010

CSPF Funds Environmental Improvement Projects Across California

As part of the recent annual Earth Day Restoration & Cleanup program, the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) provided funds to 25 different environmental improvement projects for parks across California. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

20 Apr 2010

Universal Bioenergy Inks Contract with NDR Energy Group

Universal Bioenergy Inc. has inked an agreement and closed the transaction with energy consulting company NDR Energy Group LLC. The two companies are likely to establish a new alternative energy company. On April 14, 2010, a Form 8-K was provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission detailing the transaction information.

20 Apr 2010

AerMaster Electric Aerator from Outdoor Water Solutions

The AerMaster electric aerator offered by Outdoor Water Solutions weighs 25 pounds and is capable of reaching up to 8 feet depth in ponds for cleaning purposes.

20 Apr 2010

Bayer and TU Dortmund to Establish Research Facility for Development of Sustainable Production Processes

Bayer Technology Services (BTS) and the Technical University of Dortmund (TU Dortmund) have established the INVITE GmbH research company, which will operate a new research center at Chempark Leverkusen, Germany. Flexible and efficient production concepts that help to conserve resources will be developed and tested in this "factory of the future."

19 Apr 2010

PolyOne to Introduce Sustainable Polymer Solutions at Chinaplas

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will launch a host of new advanced technology platforms and biopolymer solutions that meet the unique needs of the Asian market during Chinaplas 2010.

19 Apr 2010

New Labs to Advance Research into Clean Synthesis, Catalysis, Novel Materials and the Application of Renewable Resources

A major new suite of laboratories, to be opened next week, will help scientists in the Green Chemistry group at the University of York to advance research into clean synthesis, catalysis, novel materials and the application of renewable resources.

19 Apr 2010