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Huge plastic waste 'bomb' tickingBy : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2012
A huge plastic bag waste is taking a toll on lakes, ponds and drainage of the city. Every day, Indore generates around 40 tonnes of plastic out of which about 10 tonnes goes to integrated disposal plant. The rest is either picked up by rag pickers or left to lie around in the... Read more.. |
Microsoft goes green: data centers, offices to be carbon neutral come JulyBy : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2012
This summer, Microsoft is launching a new green energy initiative in which all of the company's direct operations, "including data centers, software development labs, air travel, and office buildings," will go carbon neutral. The program will begin in July, at the... Read more.. |
E-waste volume set to reach eight lakh metric tonnes: GovernmentBy : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2012
E-waste generated in the country is expected to reach eight lakh metric tonnes, marking an increase of nearly five-and-half times of the same generated in 2005, the government told the Rajya Sabha today. In a written reply to the House, Environment and Forest Minister... Read more.. |
Long Term Supplier Partnerships Key to Unilever Sustainable Growth StrategyBy : Anonymous, May 7, 2012
Unilever today signed its thirtieth strategic supplier partnership to support the company's sustainable growth ambitions. The partnerships now cover more than EUR3 billion of annual spend and support investment in growth, more sustainable practices and bigger and better... Read more.. |
US Corporations Sponsor Carbon Scam in EuropeBy : Anonymous, May 4, 2012
Major publicly traded U.S. corporations, including Dow Chemical, ConocoPhillips, Chevron and Cabot Corporation, have secured multi-million-dollar dubious carbon credits to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, as revealed in this investigative report. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Cabot Corporation , CERs , Chevron , ConocoPhillips , Dow Chemical , Entertainment , Environment , European Union , Human Interest , Technology |
New York's Largest On-Farm Biogas Power Project Generates Renewable Energy for Nearly 1,000 HomesBy : Anonymous, May 1, 2012
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) joined state and local officials today at the grand opening of New York state's largest on-farm, 'co-digestion' biogas power project, marking an important boost to the state's renewable energy production and sustainability efforts. The... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , CH4 Biogas LLC , electricity , energy , Entertainment , Environment , food , GE , Labor , Law , Technology , The Synergy Biogas LLC |
Energy-efficient devices save Rs 1.2 lakh crore?By : Anonymous, May 1, 2012
Energy-efficient electrical appliances used in household and commercial establishments can save about 20,000 megawatt of power per year, resulting in savings of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in capital investment on new power plants besides transmission and distribution infrastructure.... Read more.. |
Schneider Electric India wins Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social ResponsibilityBy : Sustainability ..., May 1, 2012
Schneider Electric India has received the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (GPACSR) for the year 2012. The award, in recognition of Schneider Electric’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in the areas of Village Electrification,... Read more.. |
NTE Energy Awarded Patent for Biomass Hybrid Renewable Energy TechnologyBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- NTE Energy is pleased to announce it has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its proprietary biomass hybrid renewable energy technology. This technology revolutionizes the production of... Read more.. |
Obama’s energy policy a clear target for Republicans and industry leadersBy : Anonymous, Apr 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2012 — President Obama’s energy policies have come under fire as Republicans and industry leaders question his commitment to securing American energy independence as gas prices continue to rise. Critics are right to worry about rising gas prices... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , oil , Politics , Social Issues , Technology |