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Dow Lays Down Challenge For Packaging Industry to Become Completely Recyclable

In a strong message first delivered to a recent gathering of packaging industry leaders, Dow is challenging packaging value chain members to work together toward 100 percent recyclable packaging solutions

10 Mar 2009

Penske Racing To Use PPG Industries Environmentally Responsible Coating System For Painting Racing Cars

PPG Industries' automotive refinish business announced today it is assisting Penske Racing in converting a state-of-the-art racecar painting facility to using the environmentally-responsible Envirobase High Performance waterborne coatings system by PPG

10 Mar 2009

IBM Consulting Now Helping Government Departments to Reduce Energy and Water Use, Waste and Lessen Their Environmental Impact

IBM has introduced the first consulting service designed to help government organizations analyze energy and water use, assess waste management, evaluate overall environmental impact and develop improvement strategies

10 Mar 2009

AQUAMANTRA Introduces World's First Completely Biodegradable Recyclable Bottle

The AQUAMANTRA ENSO biodegradable water bottle will be available for shipment to store shelves in May 2009. It is welcomed news to both retailers and consumers who have felt the pressure from environmental groups and consumers who are concerned about exploding landfills bulging with non-recyclable-compostable plastics

9 Mar 2009

Forestry Company UPM Drops Carbon Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide Emissions

UPM has significantly decreased its fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions in 2008. The development of other environmental parameters has been positive, as well, which supports UPM's aim to be the front-runner in the new forest industry and a sustainable producer

3 Mar 2009