Policy & Enforcement Briefing: Oil Leak, Ethanol Mandate, EPA Delays...
North Dakota regulators said their initial investigations suggest corrosion as a cause of Tesoro Logistics LP’s 20,600-barrel oil leak in the state. The company’s six-inch pipeline was carrying crude...
View ArticleGEMI Develops Sustainable Supply Chain Tool
The Global Environmental Management Initiative is developing a tool focused on supply chain sustainability and the procurement decision-making process. The free, interactive online tool is intended to...
View ArticleBioplastic ‘Could Cut 50M Tons of E-Waste’
Italian company Bio-on has released a bioplastics polymer that is 100 percent biodegradable in water and soil and can be used as a substrate for electrical circuits. When combined with suitable...
View ArticleGE, AT&T, Siemens Support Keystone XL
A diverse group of over 150 companies, including AT&T, Motorola, Siemens, Volvo and Wyndham Worldwide, have urged President Obama to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Companies...
View ArticleLumber Liquidators Importing Illegal Hardwood Flooring, EIA Says
Lumber Liquidators is purchasing illegal wood, according to a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). The largest retailer of hardwood flooring in the US is under investigation by...
View ArticleIncrease Water Efficiency by Tracking Water Usage
In many areas of the United States, water is not only in short supply, but becoming a chronic problem. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at least 36 states have experienced...
View ArticleIt Cost ‘$5,000 to Change a Light Bulb’ at University of Illinois
Building Energy Experts just completed an LED lighting and control retrofit of the 18,000-sq-ft Student Recreation Facility for The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The project will save the...
View ArticleIntertek Acquires ETEC Labs; Ingram Micro Buys CloudBlue
Intertek has bought vehicle technology testing lab ETEC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of ETEC, whose testing includes alternative energy vehicle analysis, research and demonstration...
View ArticleFord Invests $2.1 Million in Auto Battery Lab
An $8 million battery lab opened yesterday at the University of Michigan that will help Ford develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to produce. The goal of the research is to...
View ArticleNREL Debunks 15% Ethanol Blend Car Damage Claims
There is no evidence that engines that use gasoline with a 15 percent ethanol component will experience engine failure, according to a report conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: Sustainable Roofing, EPEAT, Highest LEED in...
ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, through its Subcommittee D08.24 on Sustainability, is developing several standards for sustainable roofing systems. These include ASTM...
View ArticleBASF, Bayer Among Chemical Firms Pushing Supply Chain Sustainability
Chemical companies BASF, Bayer, Evonik Industries, Henkel, Lanxess and Solvay have concluded their first year of piloting sustainability assessments and audits in global supply chains. The companies’...
View ArticleLuxury Car Makers Win EU Emissions Cap Battle
European Union environment ministers — bowing to pressure from Germany — have agreed to change a draft law to cap emissions from cars. The decision comes after the EU reached a compromise deal in June...
View ArticleVirgin’s Branson Urges Clean Fuel Competition, Carbon Removal
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson says reducing the risk of global warming will require more competition in the clean fuel market place – and likely will also require removing greenhouse gases from...
View ArticleDell Sets 2020 Environmental Goals
Dell plans to divert from landfills 90 percent of waste generated in its buildings and ensure 100 percent of its product packaging is sourced from sustainable materials such as straw, mushrooms and...
View ArticleCSR Branding: Is It Becoming Unsustainable?
We see the terms “brand” and “sustainability” mentioned together more often today than ever before. Since brands usually function as the connection between business and people, their role has evolved...
View ArticleAppalachian State Enters Phase II of Energy Efficiency Project
Appalachian State University has signed a $16.3 million comprehensive energy savings performance contract with Pepco Energy Services to install energy savings measures in 28 buildings that encompasses...
View ArticleSustainability Innovation Summit Highlights
Highlights from Coca-Cola’s Sustainability Innovation Summit.
View ArticleABB Launches Multistandard DC Fast Charging Station
ABB has launched a new electric vehicle fast charging station. The Terra 23 multistandard DC fast charger can charge EVs in 30 to 60 minutes, the company says. The 20 kW multistandard station offers...
View ArticleUS Leads Global Advanced Biofuels Market
The US is the dominant force in the advanced biofuels market, with 67 percent of current global projects based in America, according to a study by Navigant Research. The US’ Renewable Fuel Standard,...
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