Trane and Ice Energy to Partner on Cool Storage
Air conditioning and heating manufacturer Trane is to equip select commercial rooftop models for integration with energy storage systems sold by Ice Energy. An agreement between the two companies will...
View ArticleEnvironmental Enforcement: City of Keokuk to Reduce Sewage Discharges
The City of Keokuk, Iowa has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve its combined sewer system over the next 20 years, reducing discharges of hundreds of millions...
View ArticleLeveraging Resources, or Future Planning for Future Rewards
A number of items passing across my computer screen (or my ears from the radio) have prompted an additional posting on “leveraging” following our last blog on leveraging manufacturing. These are, in no...
View ArticleSolar Roundup: Southern California Edison, Pilkington, Espoma, Victory Brewing
Here’s the latest roundup of solar power news for business. Utility Southern California Edison (SCE) today announced power purchase agreements with two companies for 831 MW of solar power. Three...
View ArticleChemicals in Food Coloring, and Why ‘Delay’ Is Not an Effective Management...
Nobody ever said that chemicals that bring the Pow Orange to spray cheese were a health food. Some studies indicate that chemicals bringing on the fun in snack foods have unhealthy side effects —...
View ArticleDenny’s Buys Cree LEDs For All New Restaurants
Restaurant chain Denny’s will install Cree LED lights in the dining areas and restrooms of all new restaurants. The chain has agreed to use Cree’s LR6 six-inch downlights in all newly constructed and...
View ArticleBest Buy Launches Instant Rebates on Take-Back
Retailer Best Buy has launched a buy-back program aimed at the frequent electronics buyer. For a fee, customers can join the Buy Back Program when they purchase laptops, netbooks, tablets, televisions...
View ArticleChevrolet, Safeway Among First to Carry EcoAd Seal
CBS has launched a seal to recognize corporations’ involvement in local environmental initiatives. Chevrolet, Safeway and PG&E will be among the first advertisers to run spots with the EcoAd stamp,...
View ArticleInitiatives to Reduce Paper Use, Improve the Bottom Line
This is the time of year when many contemplate New Year’s resolutions, and “How I can be better tomorrow” plans and promises. Many such plans include a commitment to better steward the environment. As...
View ArticleMarketing an Energy-Efficient Product as ‘Money Saving’ Just Doesn’t Work –...
Our latest national survey had an intriguing finding: More Americans are doing the right things — buying energy-efficient appliances, installing insulation, replacing their light bulbs with CFLs and...
View ArticleSupply Chain Chiefs: Sustainability Isn’t Key
Chief supply chain officers do not see sustainability as a key challenge in 2010/2011, according to a survey by research firm eyefortransport (EFT). In the survey, supply chain officers identified the...
View ArticleEnvironmental Enforcement: EPA Proposes $17 Million Settlement for LA...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to enter into settlements with 275 small parties for their contributions to the Operating Industries, Inc. (OII), Superfund Site. The OII site is a...
View ArticleUS Rep. Bill Flores Expects Outcry Over Gasoline Prices
Higher gasoline prices will likely prompt Americans to demand that the federal government provide more access to oil and natural gas reserves onshore and offshore, a former oil industry executive and...
View ArticleMedia Company Plans 20,000 Solar Panels
A New Jersey newspaper publisher plans to derive almost half of its electricity from solar power. North Jersey Media Group is working with KDC Solar to install 20,400 solar panels at the publisher’s...
View ArticleCargill Plans $6 Million Water Cleaning System
Agribusiness Cargill is planning a bacteria-based system to reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous released into a river by its Fort Morgan, Colo., beef processing facility. The company expects...
View ArticleSouthwest Launches Energy-Efficient Landings
Southwest Airlines has begun implementing enhanced landing procedures at 11 airports, with an aim of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reducing delays. Under the initiative, called Required...
View ArticleHow – and Why – to Make ‘Green Meeting Packages’ the Norm
It’s common place nowadays. When organizing an event you can choose from “normal” packages or choose a “green meeting” or “eco-friendly” meeting package. These packages differentiate themselves with...
View ArticleSara Lee, Tiny Footprint Announce Sustainable Coffee Initiatives
Sara Lee will get more than a fifth of its annual coffee volume from certified sustainable sources by 2015, the company has announced. The food manufacturer has committed to more than tripling the...
View ArticleRoundup – Seawater Scrubbing Technology Tested to Cut Emissions from Ships
Seawater Scrubbing Technology Tested to Cut Emissions from Ships Reuters On Our Radar: House Republican Vows to Cut E.P.A. Budget NY Times NH hospital joins project to reduce OR waste Bloomberg...
View ArticleLooking Beyond the Treasury 1603 Cash Grant for 2011
In December, President Barack Obama signed the tax legislation that extends the US Department of the Treasury’s 1603 cash grant program for the solar and wind industries for one year. With an extension...
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