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New Energy, NREL Sign CRADA to Develop SolarWindow

The technology uses electricity-generating coatings that are "sprayed" on glass surfaces; the solar coatings are less than 1/10th the thickness of "thin" films and make use of the world’s smallest functional solar cells.

Kurion Offers Ion Specific Media for Fukushima Plant Cleanup

The product, based on materials used to clean up Three Mile Island's nuclear disaster, reportedly removes radioactive isotopes from aqueous solutions.

SunDurance Energy Wins Solar Canopy Contract for Medical Center

The $2 million contract, funded at 80 percent with ARRA money, was awarded by The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

DOE Contractors Assume GDP Clean-up Operations

Fluor-B&W Portsmouth and Babcock & Wilcox Conversion Services will continue work at gaseous diffusion plants in Ohio and Kentucky.

Synagro CEO Stepped into Sludge Tank on 'Undercover Boss'

Bill Massa also worked alongside a centrifuge operator to separate water from solids and helped dredge and clean a lagoon for the television program.

Solid Waste Privatization Lowers Costs, NSWMA Says

A National Solid Waste Management Association study describes how cities can privatize their garbage collection, disposal, and recycling programs while protecting the environment and often while maintaining employment.

Mercury can be recycled.

Allied Environmental Offers Mercury Recycling Program in Ohio

The Lima, Ohio, company will collect mercury and mercury-containing devices, following discontinuation of a similar program by Bowling Green State University.

UL Unveils New Testing Laboratory in India

UL is staffing the new laboratory with local experts who have a robust knowledge of the Indian water market and are experienced with local and international water standards and requirements.



Sims Metal Management Expands into European Recycling

The company purchased Device and egoTrade to further its electronics recycling.

Metech Recycling Earns e-Stewards Certification

The certification is based on the e-Stewards Standard, which prohibits the export of hazardous waste from developed to developing countries, the disposal of toxic waste in solid waste landfills and incinerators, and the use of prison labor in the recycling of electronics.

Energy Star Cement Plant Shares Efficiency Secrets

The Roanoke Cement plant conducts energy audits for its business partners to help them take advantage of cost savings

CA-NV Section AWWA Partners with TargetSafety

The AWWA section will leverage the company's platform for its online training and member communication.

The Plastic Pipe Institute is offering a free tool for engineers using polyethylene pipe.

Plastic Pipe Institute Introduces Free Online Design Tools

BoreAid software and a Design and Engineering Calculator help engineers in the design and installation of polyethylene pipe.

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Siemens to Supply Filter Presses for Gas Drilling Water Reuse

The company is providing a system to treat fracking wastewater in Tioga County, Pa.

Valence Technology Batteries to Power Courb Vehicle

The C-ZEN, powered by lithium phosphate batteries, has a range of 125 miles and a top speed of 68 mph.

Water Reclamation Facility Uses OHxyPhogg to Reduce Odors

According to Parkson, the fog creates a chemical reaction that reduces or eliminates odorous compounds as well as operating costs.

DOE Awards Transportation Emergency Training Contract to TRG

TRG provides training and technical support to federal, state, tribal, and local authorities to prepare to respond to a transportation incident or accidents involving DOE shipments of radiological material.

Aqua-Chem Pilots Removal of Dye from Industrial Wastewater

J&J Industries worked with the company to demonstrate the feasibility of removing chemical additives in large-scale carpet manufacturing so that facilities can reuse the water.

ARCADIS Secures $43M for Central Virginia Water Supply Contract

The company will help Henrico County, Va., engineer an intake and pumping station on the James River and support the work for a dam and reservoir on Cobbs Creek.

WWEMA to Address Manufacturers' Risks in Project Bids

The association has slated an industry event for March 30-31 in Indianapolis.