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Energy Incentives Reborn
More programs, more money: Here's a look at the kind of incentives available and how the programs work. By David Kozlowski. Read More
Patagonia's Journey to Sustainability
The legendary outdoor apparel maker wants to lead the business world to sustainability, even as it strives to do so internally. On that quest, the company has learned some Zen-like lessons, not the least of which is, always be true to your mission, and the journey can bring great rewards. By Richard Fleming. Read More
Interest in Sustainable Furniture on the Rise
The launch of organizations like the Sustainable Furniture Council, as well as increased awareness of indoor air quality and deforestation, have led to a boom in sustainably produced and ecologically sensitive furniture products on the market. Read More
China Calls for Hemp Investment
A senior official with the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture in charge of the extension of agricultural technology has suggested hemp might have great market prospects, and called on international investment on new technology. Read More
GM Readies Ethanol-Powered Full-Sized Pickups
General Motors Corp. has announced that its next incarnations of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will roll out with the option to run on ethanol fuel. Read More
Firm Marks 100 Million Tons of Trash Into Energy
Wheelabrator Technologies will mark a significant achievement in the nation's waste-to-energy industry: the conversion of 100 million tons of municipal solid waste into energy since 1975. Wheelabrator also recently celebrated 10 years of operation for its two Broward County, Fla., waste-to-energy facilities which opened in 1991. Read More
Australia's Armed Forces Pledge to Cut Emissions
ENS) – The Commonwealth's largest department, biggest user of energy, and major emitter of greenhouse gases, The Department of Defence, has joined the Greenhouse Challenge, a voluntary government program to limit emissions. Read More
Canadian Smelters Say They Will Cut Toxic Emissions
Reuters) – A Canadian mining industry group said on Friday it expects smelters, which regularly release large amounts of toxic waste into the air, would meet voluntary goals to sharply reduce emissions within the decade. Read More
Super Bowl XXXV Tackles Environmental Principles
Many large events leave quite a mess behind. But the National Football League says the Super Bowl is different. Each year, the National Football League works with local individuals and organizations to find ways to leave the host community in even better shape than they found it. Read More
EU Scrap Vehicle Directive Will Shake Up Recycling
The European Union End-of-Life-Vehicle directive, imposed in October 2000, will have a significant impact on Europe's recycling market, delegates at a secondary aluminium meeting said on Wednesday. Read More