Sustainability


Ecology Rule Targets Transport, Handling of Recyclables

The state of Washington has a new rule that requires those that transport recyclable materials to register with the Department of Ecology.

GRC Demos Microwave Technology for Waste Conversion

Global Resource Corporation's Patriot-1 has transfomred scrap tires into diesel fuel, methane, pentane, butane, and propane.

EnOcean Solutions Are Free from Batteries, Wires

The EnOcean Alliance is dedicated to advancing sustainable building automation.



EPA Plans Public Meetings for Hazardous Waste Rules

The agency will discuss possible revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste rule and the possibility of withdrawing the Emission Comparable Fuels rule.

Calif. Photovoltaic Solar Farm Now Shovel Ready

After receiving required approvals, the solar farm is expected to deliver 5 megawatts of zero-emission power by April 2010 at the latest.

Columbia University Center to Study Solar Cells

As an Energy Frontier Research Center, the university will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Brick Industry Honors Companies for Stewardship, Safety

Acme Brick, Glen-Gery Corp., and Whitacre Greer are a few of the companies recognized by the Brick Industry Association.