Sustainability


N.J. OKs Use of Stormwater Filtration Device

The state's Department of Environmental Protection, following verification by a public-private partnership, approved the use of the Up-Flo Filter in New Jersey stormwater treatment projects.

Chemistry Council Shares 10 Ways to Reuse Plastic

The holiday season brings about 25 percent more waste, or 5 million tons of garbage, to landfills but Americans can lower that amount by recycling, according to the American Chemistry Council.

Enzymes Help Plants Sense High CO2, May Lead to Water-wise Crops

Biologists have identified plant enzymes that may help to engineer plants that take advantage of elevated carbon dioxide to use water more efficiently.

Stanford Study Says Ethanol a Problem for Ozone, Health

E85 produces different combustion byproducts than gasoline in cold weather and generates more aldehydes, which are precursors to ozone.

Casa Grande, Ariz., Food Facility Achieves LEED EB Gold

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay facility becomes first existing food manufacturing site to earn LEED EB gold certification.

Tom Casten Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Energy recycling pioneer slashes global warming pollution and power costs simultaneously.



New York Rejects Plan to Put Dredged Material at New London

State says Navy can dispose of material at Central Long Island Sound Disposal Site until it develops a dredged material management plan.

Final Specs for WaterSense-New Homes Released

EPA says the specification will help homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills.

Cogentrix Energy to Conserve 22% of its Water

GE technology helps plant reuse cooling tower water for lime slakers and pug mills.

Solar Camera to Monitor Fires, Environmental Data at Tahoe City

A group of students in Meadow Vista, Calif., with Sony developed wi-fi, solar-powered cameras that will enlist the help of Internet firewatchers who can raise the alarm.

African Forest People Should Get 50% of REDD Payments

University of Leeds scientists suggest that Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation carbon credit payments should be shared with people who live in the forests.

NRDC, Alliance Offer New Yorkers Way to Tap Clean Energy

Green Power NYC allows small businesses and residents to select their clean power and energy provider online.

Energy Audits Can Help Homeowners Stay Warm this Winter

Electric rate cap rates are set to expire in Pennsylvania so homeowners may have more incentive to seal up energy issues and save.

American Water to Use Pump Efficiency to Meet GHG Goal

The water and wastewater utility company plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 16 percent in about seven years.

RecycleMania 2010 Gears up with Registration

Nationwide contest determines which colleges or university can reuse and reduce the most waste.