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Compost Materials Being Used for Ethanol Means Loss of Carbon Nutrients from the Soil

The push for alternative energy has created a large demand for corn stover, a popular feedstock used to produce cellulosic ethanol, but utilizing these materials, rather than using it as compost, means a loss of soil organic carbon. Researchers have studied the effectiveness of alternative carbon augmentation practices and have reported positive results

7 Dec 2008

EcoTimber Launches Online "Eco Friendly Flooring Guide"

EcoTimber launched the online "Eco Friendly Flooring Guide" to explain the importance of supply chains, sources, and the manufacturing process of wood flooring in qualifying for "eco-friendly" status....

4 Dec 2008

Certification Comes as Two New Eco Stores Open in North Carolina and Louisiana

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally accountable, is pleased to announce that the brand's first Eco-Store, located in Kissimmee, Florida, has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification.

4 Dec 2008

Has the Economic Crisis Stalled the Desire for Sustainable Food or Do People Just Not Care About Organic Food

Are consumers under too much pressure to be healthy? Has the global financial crisis sidelined the promotion of sustainable food? And how much do consumers actually know or care about the subject?

3 Dec 2008

Environmental Protection in China Worth Billions

According to a new technical market research report, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKET IN CHINA (MST033B) from BCC Research, the global market for environmental protection products and equipment in China is expected to be worth $13.4 billion in 2008

2 Dec 2008