Sustainability


Study: UV Light, Fungus Help Break Down BPA-containing Plastic

After 12 months, researchers demonstrated substantial decomposition of pretreated plastic and no release of bisphenol A.

Jackson, Vilsack Promote Farm Energy Generation

The collaboration will provide up to $3.9 million over the next five years to help farms overcome obstacles preventing them from recovering and using biogas.

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It's Official: Fossil Fuels Don't Cost Less

National Academy of Sciences' cost accounting report reveals hidden costs, says solar and wind are competitive energy sources.

EPA Settles Pre-Obama Lawsuit, Makes Plans to Protect Chesapeake Bay

By Dec. 31, EPA will establish the Chesapeake Bay TMDL, which will be the largest and most complex ever developed in the nation.

Algal Turf Scrubber Removes Nutrients from Manure Runoff

Microbiologist Walter Mulbry's scrubber raceways collected 60 to 90 percent of the nitrogen and 70 to 100 percent of phosphorus from manure effluents.

11 Small Companies Get Phase 2 Funding for Technologies

EPA awards nearly $2.5 million for the commercialization of ingenious technologies through the Small Business Innovation Research program.

Bord Na Mona Hosts Water Reuse Panel at NAHB Meeting

The company calls on residential and commercial builders to incorporate practical and affordable water reuse solutions into every new development.



WERF Wants to Help Small Plants Overcome Biogas Barriers

The Water Environment Research Foundation has issued a request for proposals on research related to strategies for biogas production; proposals are due June 7.

TCEQ Extends Deadline for School Bus Retrofit Applications

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has about $1.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for pollution-control devices on diesel school buses.

HDR Recognized for Work on Gills Onions Project

The American Council of Engineering Companies presents the Grand Conceptor Award to HDR for waste-to-energy project.

Five Manufacturers Already Met Energy Star Challenge Goal

Kodak, Shearer's Foods, Detroit Diesel, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, and FetterGroup reduced their energy intensity by 10 percent or more in two years or less.

Brazil, U.S., China Ranked Worst for Environmental Impact

University of Adelaide found that the total wealth of a country (measured by gross national income) was the most important driver of environmental impact.

Austin Energy Sold Most Green Power in 2009, NREL Says

The annual assessment of leading utility green power programs shows that more consumers are choosing clean energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory said.

Barcelona Tests BSSCO Power Distribution Cables

Project reports that superconductor technology would reduce energy loss and lower emissions in Spanish electricity system.

Mega Programme Focuses on Building Food Security

The ten-year research program will seek solutions on to how to adapt the world’s agricultural areas to a different climate with new conditions for production and farming and the reduction of greenhouse gases.

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Case Study: Dry Scrubber Lowers Energy Costs for Spray Booth

Volkswagen's Chattanooga facility will debut North America's first EcoDryScrubber to lower CO2 and NOx emissions, energy costs, and water usage.

Cobham Opens 'Green' Weapon Systems Factory

Company's manufacturing facility was built to LEED standards

Navistar Resolves SCR Truck Suit against EPA

The agency will engage in a public process to re-examine its policies.

States, Utilities Tap into Building Performance with Energy Star

The program will help organizations increase energy savings by pursuing whole building improvements with their business customers.