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Appalachian State University Completes Installation of Student Funded Wind Turbine

Appalachian State University with project partner Alteris Renewables, Inc. will today complete the installation of a largely student-funded 100 kW wind turbine at the highest point on campus

25 Jun 2009

Bioplastic Materials from Metabolix Certified as Compostable Material

Metabolix, announced that Mirel bioplastic resins produced by Telles, its joint venture with Archer Daniels Midland Company, have been certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), an independent North American certifier of compostable material.

24 Jun 2009

Husky Injection Molding Systems Promote Recycling and Sustainable Packaging

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced that at NPE 2009, it is demonstrating a range of products and services to help customers be more competitive by increasing productivity and improving sustainability

24 Jun 2009

Information Campaign Started on the Safety, Sustainability and Recyclability of PET

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced initiatives that will raise awareness about the benefits of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) as a packaging material. To support this goal, Husky is participating in several projects dedicated to providing accurate information about the safety, sustainability and recyclability of PET

24 Jun 2009

COLORBOND Steel Means Cooler Buildings and Helps Meet Building Code Changes

Nationwide changes to the minimum star energy efficiency rating requirements for residential homes and commercial properties in Australia means demand for energy efficient building materials is set to soar. COLORBOND steel with Thermatech technology reflects more of the sun’s energy on hot days, creating a cooler roof and a more comfortable home

24 Jun 2009

Scotland Leads The Way With Bold Emissions Cuts to Halt Climate Change

Scotland’s decision to cut its emissions by 42 percent by 2020 and by 80 percent by 2050, on 1990 levels, sets an example for developed countries and sparks new hopes that world leaders would be able to agree on a successful climate change deal in Copenhagen

24 Jun 2009

ABB Improves Energy Efficiency and Power Quality Offering by Acquiring Capacitor Company

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Westingcorp (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa, for an undisclosed sum, to expand its portfolio of power capacitors. Capacitors are smart devices that help improve quality of power and boost energy efficiency

24 Jun 2009

Millennial Net Showcases Web Based Building Energy Management System

Millennial Net is participating in the Realcomm 2009 Conference to showcase its enterprise Energy Management System (EMS), a web-based solution using wireless networks within buildings to monitor and control energy consumption

24 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly Natural Rolled Cork Introduced by Outwater for Architectural Applications

Outwater introduces its new line of natural Rolled Cork, ideal for Bulletin Board or Wall Facing Applications. Sold either in full rolls or by the linear foot, Outwater's Rolled Cork is not just an environmentally friendly, green commodity, as it is readily and repeatedly harvested from the bark of Cork Oak Trees, it is an inherently resilient and easy to use product

24 Jun 2009

Advanced Materials Used in New Superlight Electric Bicycle

SABIC Innovative Plastics Verton RV00CE material used in worlds lightest electric bicycle, the Gocycle

24 Jun 2009

Orange Unveils Solar Powered Tent for Staying Connected While Camping in Luxury

Orange has revealed their vision for the tent of the future. Utilising cutting edge eco-energy technology, the Orange Solar Concept Tent will allow campers to keep in touch and power their essential camping gadgets

24 Jun 2009

Energizer Released Range of Rechargeable and Solar Power Devices for Consumer Electronics Like the Apple iPhone

From power for iPhone and Smart phones to netbooks and camcorders, Energizer continues to develop innovative and creative portable power solutions for on-the-go consumers. Making its debut will be the new line of Energizer Energi To Go branded rechargeable power packs and emergency charger products for all types of mobile electronic devices

24 Jun 2009

Great Minds Gather to Explore Next Generation Energy Storage and Advanced Batteries

IBM will gather many of the top minds in science, industry and technology to explore the next frontier of electrical energy storage and advanced battery systems

24 Jun 2009

Low Energy LED Lights Create Unique Shopping Experience

LED luminaires from OSRAM’s innovative new range have been used to create a unique shopping experience at The Trafford Centre in Manchester

24 Jun 2009

Chicken Feathers May Hold the Key to Fuel Storage for Hydrogen Cars

Scientists at the University of Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method - carbonized chicken feather fibers - that can hold vast amounts of hydrogen, a promising but difficult to corral fuel source, and do it at a far lower cost than other hydrogen storage systems under consideration

24 Jun 2009