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Netherlands pushes for worldwide sustainability in textile industry

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 14, 2016

In a stand intended to encourage businesses in textile and fashion industries to address environmental and CSR issues on a global level, the Dutch government has launched a coalition of...

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A ‘Fitbit for the oceans’ aims to boost ailing seas

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 11, 2016

A tool recently developed by Conservation International (CI) and partners can accurately isolate the ocean’s ills — and even help prescribe a cure.

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6 Chinese Rayon Producers Join Effort to End Use of Ancient Forest Fiber in Fabrics

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 10, 2016

Today, Canadian environmental NGO Canopy welcomes six large Chinese viscose producers to the growing roster of fashion and textile leaders committed to eliminating the world’s ancient and...

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Rajkot in race with three cities to become India’s earth-hour capital

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 10, 2016

Saurashtra's commercial capital has been chosen as one of the three Indian cities to compete World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour City Challenge (EHC).

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Clean Production Action's Tool Helps Companies Use Safer Chemicals in Products

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 9, 2016

In an effort to help companies use safer chemicals, the Clean Production Action (CPA), has released the next version of the GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals Hazard Assessment Guidance, adding...

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Subject Tags: chemicals , sustainability

Scientists use micro-organisms to produce 'green' plastic

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 9, 2016

Korean researchers have developed a unique biorefinery system to create non-natural polymers from natural sources, allowing various plastics to be made in an environmentally-friendly and...

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Indo-Sino JV firm mulls solid waste disposal plant

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 8, 2016

Top officials of Bioland Environmental Protection Technology Group, China, and Trio-Chem, Pune, have formed a joint venture has shown interest in setting up power plant to generate energy from...

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Manali to ban disposable glasses and plates

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 4, 2016

Come March 31, there will be a complete ban on use of disposable glasses and plates in Manali town.

"Initially, the ban on use of disposable glasses and plates will be imposed in the main town area and only extended later to areas falling under our entire...

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India at 90th rank in terms of energy security, access: WEF

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 4, 2016

India has been ranked at the 90th place in a list of 126 countries compiled by World Economic Forum (WEF) on the basis of their ability to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy, which was topped by Switzerland.

The latest Global Energy Architecture...

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BioMason Makes Bricks From Bacteria Without Heat Or Clay

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 1, 2016

BioMason is a North Carolina startup company that manufactures bricks without heat or clay. About 8% of global carbon emissions come from making bricks, according to the company’s co-founder,...

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