Sustainability


The Case For Planetary Protectionism

Global compliance may become an issue of supply and demand.

Samsung Earns Points for Committing to Reduce GHGs

Samsung Electronics is named second best in Greenpeace International's June 2009 "Guide to Greener Electronics."

Dennison Lubricants Inc. Adds EcoPower to Its Inventory

Safety-Kleen motor oil, which is recycled, expands its reach to New England.

Minnesota Study: Bioethanol's Impact Is Greater on Water

Scientists are reporting that bioethanol production may use three times more water than previously thought, according to an Environmental Science & Technology article.

Use a Little WaterSense this August, EPA's Silva Suggests

Newly confirmed assistant administrator for water encourages consumers to reduce their water use.



Energy Recovery Introduces Device for Desalination

ERI says its newest device reduces energy consumption by up to 60 percent.

New York Pilot Meets High Standards with Low Energy

NYSERDA, Delaware Operations test plant that uses a mechanical fine screen, clarifier with pre-coagulation, continuously backwashed upflow sand filter with pre-coagulation, and a membrane bioreactor and disinfection.

Florida County Selects USBF for New WWTP

Volusia County, Fla., will use the upflow sludge blanket filtration technology to treat wastewater at a new plant.

Arizona American Water Wins Water Reuse Award

Northwest Valley team invented a way to use the Big Bubba Water Filter.

Ecological Research Shows Need for Balance

Whether it's mosquitos, urbanized lakeshores, or greenroofs, the Ecological Society of America has the research to help people understand the need for balance in freshwater ecosystems.

Accor North America Targets Mercury at Its Motels

Texas company agrees to use low-mercury fluorescent bulbs and recycle bulbs as a member of the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities.

AFS Plans Transportation Conference in October

The American Filtration & Separations Society is hosting its fourth Bi-annual Emissions Solutions in Transportation Conference on Oct. 6-8 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

SFWMD Pilots Water CHAMP in the Florida Keys

Hotels and motels will encourage guests to use linens more than once and install efficient faucet aerators in each guest room to conserve water.

Sheryl Crow to Perform at Greenbuild 2009

Crow says that performing at Greenbuild is like being on the international stage of the green movement.

Puget Sound Energy Files Updated Resource Strategy

Puget Sound Energy's Integrated Resource Plan focuses on energy efficiency, wind, and natural gas.

Pacific Institute: Water Efficiency Key to Farm Growth

Water use efficiency improvements will help sustain the future of California agriculture, according to a Pacific Institute study.