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Environmentally Sound Monocoat Natural Oil Finishes and Colors Wood Floors in a Single Coating

Monocoat is an all-natural finishing product for wood flooring containing no volatile organic compounds, and producing a durable, long-lasting finish in a single coat

28 Jan 2009

Governments Must Lead and Be the Power Behind Renewable Energy and Sustainability

WWF has told an audience of energy experts and senior government officials from more than 20 countries that the world’s leading governments and businesses must lead the planet towards the benefits of renewable energy and a sustainable future

28 Jan 2009

Pirelli Makes Sustainability Yearbook as World Leader for Sustainability in Autoparts and Tyres

For the second year in a row Pirelli has been declared world sector leader in the 'Autoparts and Tyres' segment, as well as 'Gold Class Company', in the "Sustainability Yearbook 2009"

28 Jan 2009

Clean, Green and Sustainable Fuels to Come From Massive Investment in Bioenergy

The biggest ever single UK public investment in bioenergy research has been announced on 27 January by the main funding agency for the biosciences

28 Jan 2009

Food Scraps Set to Become to Fuels of the Future

Fruit and veg may be good for you but in 10 years time we could be replacing fossil fuels and helping to save our planet by using the inedible bits that we throw away to run our cars, boats and planes

28 Jan 2009

Mandatory Nanotechnology Rule to Protect Human Health and the Environment

The Canadian government reportedly is planning to release in February the world's first national regulation requiring companies to detail their use of engineered nanomaterials

28 Jan 2009

IBM to Green Up Supply Chains With SNOW Program

A new IBM consulting offering can help companies reduce carbon dioxide emissions, fuel usage and costs by providing a detailed analysis of their supply chain logistics and suggesting improvements

28 Jan 2009

International Competition Launched to Promote the Best New Fishing Gear That Reduces Bycatch

The Smart Gear Competition galvanizes creative thinkers from around the world to come up with innovative devices to enable fishermen to fish more sustainably

27 Jan 2009

Underground Water Being Discovered In Difficult Areas Using Clues on The Surface

Researchers from Michigan Technological University have developed a technique for locating underground water from visual clues on the ground's surface, using remote sensors and data processing

27 Jan 2009

Next Phase Planned for Sustainable Aquaculture Standards

Comprehensive certification for sustainable aquaculture came closer to fruition today with an announcement by WWF that it would co-found the Aquaculture Stewardship Council to take eventual possession of the global standards for responsible seafood farming currently being developed by the WWF-supported Aquaculture Dialogue roundtables

27 Jan 2009