The Price Is Right television game show will present Imprint Plus reusable eco-friendly name badges on its June 13, 2012 show. The name badge customized system will be featured as one of the prizes in the series' popular game called "Switcheroo."
Europe is set to dominate the own consumption segment, with growth of up to 150 GWp by 2020. More than half of all installed solar capacity worldwide could be for own consumption by the end of the decade, according to a recent McKinsey study. Germany is already the global frontrunner in solar power, accounting for approximately half of the world's photovoltaic capacity.
UL Environment, a business unit of UL, announced today a series of new environmental claim validation service offerings designed to help companies communicate and promote their efforts to reduce landfill waste. UL Environment's Zero Waste to Landfill, Virtually Zero Waste to Landfill, and Landfill Waste Diversion claim validations recognize companies that handle waste in innovative and environmentally responsible ways.
MEGAMAN®, which leads the way in energy-efficient lighting, is pleased to announce the success of its Latin American operations, with sales in the first quarter of 2012 equaling those for the whole of 2011.
SunLink Corporation today released Precision RMS, the latest addition to the company's trusted solar roof mount product line. With design innovations that enable installation on rooftops with limited deck capacity and advanced features that allow for faster installation, Precision RMS is ideal for a broad range of commercial roofs.
From 18 to 22 June, sustainable energy will be in the spotlight across close to 40 countries. More than 30,000 participants will discuss energy efficiency and renewable energy in all their forms during the 2012 edition of EU Sustainable Energy Week. Today, a new video showing how small changes can make a big difference to our energy future is launched to start the Week.
Commercial building owners take note – it is now possible to save a staggering 60 to 70 percent on HVAC energy costs over traditional rooftop units. HVAC manufacturer, Daikin McQuay, has become the first and only company to meet the Department of Energy's (DOE) Rooftop Unit (RTU) Challenge with its Rebel™ commercial rooftop system.
Just like the financial crisis the climate crisis will not vanish by waiting and hoping for the best. Even if greenhouse gas emission reductions were to succeed in attenuating the extent of climate change in the upcoming decades, humankind will still have to adapt to committed changes in climate that are already unavoidable due to historical emissions. Climate change adaptation will be discussed in the Second Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, in Helsinki 29-31 August.
Airbus has joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its efforts to launch the "Plant a Pledge" campaign for the largest land restoration initiative in human history.
By Nick Gilbert
12 Jun 2012
Heliatek, a global developer of organic photovoltaics (OPV) and organic solar films, has developed novel transparent solar films that will allow tinted glass windows to generate electricity.
By G.P. Thomas
12 Jun 2012
CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, today confirmed the highest approval of Brazil's National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) certification for their photovoltaic (PV) systems, and that Donauer Solar do Brasil Ltda. will represent CNPV premium quality modules distribution in this region, allowing for further market penetration into South America.
33 Forest Capital, working in cooperation with Brazilian company CKBV Florestal, part of Grupo Cikel, announced today that it has been awarded Registration under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) for the first-ever REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) project in the Amazon Rainforest.
A recent survey by California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) revealed a serious gap in awareness among drivers who change their own motor oil. While 95 percent of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) oil changers said they recycle their used motor oil, approximately one-third admitted to dumping their used oil filters in the trash, potentially contaminating the environment with hazardous waste.
Wyless, a leading global M2M managed services provider, detailed some of its customers who are today delivering innovative "green" machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions on the robust network of T Mobile USA. From solar-powered, wireless parking meters that allow credit card payments to a web-based irrigation control system, the solutions from IPS Group, GreenRoad, Weathermatic and EDC Technologies are positively impacting our society – both protecting the environment and saving money and time for businesses and consumers.
Knox Nursery, a top 100 young plant producer and finished annual grower, recently received Veriflora Certification for its sustainable growing practices. The 150 million young plants and 6 million 4-inch annuals the company produces each year are now Veriflora certified.