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Biogas Engines Generating Renewable Power From Cow Manure Methane

Methane from manure is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the fluid milk value chain while also representing a largely untapped source of renewable energy

2 Nov 2009

Sustainable Tourism Supported by Olympic Champion Usain Bolt

Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt took a break from the track today to launch the Zeitz Foundation's Long Run Initiative, which aims to create and support ecotourism projects around the world

1 Nov 2009

Grocery Store Sets New Environmental Benchmark

Star Market at Chestnut Hill in Newton, Mass. is the first grocery store in the nation to receive the EPA’s GreenChill Partnership platinum store award

29 Oct 2009

Synthetic Diamonds Are an Environmentally Friendly Girl's Best Friend

Lab-grown diamonds are identical to their mined counterparts, yet are made
in a high-tech environment by skilled labor and without massive mining operations.
Using a high-pressure, high-temperature process that mimics nature, beautiful
diamonds can be grown in fancy yellow, blue and traditional white colors

29 Oct 2009

Most Palm Oil Buyers in Europe Fail Sustainability Tests

The majority of European palm oil buyers are failing to buy certified sustainable palm oil, despite its availability and the previous commitments by many companies to purchase it, according to a first assessment by WWF

27 Oct 2009

Disney Fairy, Tinker Bell, Named Honorary Ambassador of Green

She is one of Disney's most popular cartoon characters. Created by J.M. Barrie, the Scottish author best remembered for creating Peter Pan, Tinker Bell the well-loved fairy is reaching new heights with her new designation of "Honorary Ambassador of Green" to help promote environmental awareness in children

26 Oct 2009

Sustainable Water Technologies Presented by Alcoa Engineers at China America National Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

Natural water technology systems have enabled Alcoa to decrease water usage and to return more clean water to the communities in which the company operates

26 Oct 2009

North American Environmental Report Issued by Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today released its fifth annual report on the company’s environmental performance in North America. To help reduce the environmental impact of its environmental reporting activities, the company is releasing this year’s report in electronic format only

20 Oct 2009

Unisource Wins Award For Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Packaging

Unisource Worldwide, Inc. one of the leading distributors of paper, packaging and facility supplies in North America, has won a 2009 Greener Packaging Award for its environmentally-friendly sustainable packaging product

9 Oct 2009

H+H Given Very Good Rating For Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products

H+H is the first company to achieve “very good” in the BES 6001:2008 Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products. This means that all of its products from all manufacturing sites have gone through the exacting processes required to obtain this prestigious certification

6 Oct 2009