Sustainability


Alfa Laval to Sponsor Great Lakes' Workshop in New York

The March 26 workshop will focus on best practices in water conservation for small- and medium-sized craft brewers and cheese companies.

WEF, Recycling Association Partner for Shared Vision

The Water Environment Federation and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association will leverage resources to support integrated water resource management.

EPA Packages Potable Water Case Studies

Case studies highlight water system partnerships used to improve technical and financial capacity.

USDA Outlines Potential for Dairy-based Packaging

Strong, biodegradable dairy-based films are said to be better oxygen barriers than their petrochemical-based counterparts.

Smart Grid Success Depends on Engagement

GridWise Alliance president says it will take consumers, businesses, factories, and government to ensure that the smart grid lives up to our expectations.

Fort Eustis to Use Recycled Structural Composite for Bridges

Axion begins construction on high load capacity railroad bridges at Fort Eustis Army Transportation Corp. in Virginia.

Private Program to Offer Grants to Young Green Heroes

Green Works and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program will recognized great ideas and hard work to those individuals, organizations and schools that are making their communities a greener place to live.

Candle Maker Recycles and Redirects 117 Tons of Garbage

Utah-based business recognized by Dunn Recycling for a 52 percent recycling rate.



Booz Allen Provides Sustainability Strategy Vetting Tool for Feds

The company's Green Pulse Check helps federal agencies determine the effectiveness of their strategies and learn best practices.

Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck

Port of Los Angeles Considering Zero-Emission Hybrid Trucks

The trucks are powered by a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium batteries and have a potential range of up to 400 miles.

PCC Launches Recycled Plastic Color Concentrates

Plastics Color Corporation has launched a line of concentrates for the plastics manufacturing industry made from post-consumer and industrial recycled material.

LMI to Help Feds Set GHG Reduction Targets

Under a DOE contract, LMI will support the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) in implementing an order that requires federal agencies to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and increase energy efficiency.

New Jersey Cemetery Offers Natural Burials

The deceased may be wrapped in a shroud or sustainable/biodegradable casket, according to Maryrest Cemetery's executive director.

Florida Salutes Solid Waste Industry for Achievements

Governor proclaims Champions of the Environment Day for those who work in the solid waste industry.

Suniva to Expand Solar Cell Facility with Stimulus Tax Credit

The solar manufacturer plans to use $5.7 million in clean energy manufacturing tax credits to accelerate expansion of its Norcross, Ga., plant.