Sustainability


Pump and Treat

When it rains hard in Collierville, Tenn., a sewer pump station right outside the gates of the Shelton Road Wastewater Treatment Plant automatically becomes part of the plant.

Companies, Experts Set up Low-Carbon Task Force

A task force of 52 companies and 34 experts and organizations will work with government and United Nations officials to develop practical projects and policy proposals for a low-carbon economy.

Canadian Rule Limits GHGs from Autos

Canada's environmental agency is promulgating a new rule to cut on-road automative emissions.

Public Lands Act Adds Conservation System and 2 Million Acres

Newly signed law establishes a conservation system and adds land set aside for wilderness.



New Calif. Rule to Require Tire Pressure Checks

The California Air Resources Board next year will require auto maintenance shops to check the tire pressure of the vehicles they service.

GE's Emulsion Breaker Reduces Fuel Use

A new GE technology lowers fuel usage at crude furnaces.

It's Cell Phone Recycling Time

EPA teams up with manufacturers to recycle cell phones during April in celebration of Earth Day.

Committees Set Hearings for Clean Energy and Security Act

The American Clean Energy and Security Act charts a new course toward a clean energy economy.

Clarkson Offers Online MBA in Supply Chain Management

Clarkson University School of Business is now offering an MBA in supply chain management via the Internet.

Navajo Nation to Inspect Underground Storage Tanks

The Navajo Nation EPA will inspect underground storage tanks for the U.S. EPA in a two-year pilot program.

Case study: Reconfiguration Saves Energy for Wheel Maker

Central Motor Wheel of America, Inc., during a energy-saving initiative, contacted Durr Systems to help determine how to reduce fuel consumption at its plant.

Commentary

It's Time to Face Energy Reality…Sensibly

The carbon footprint, global warming (true or not), the cost of fuel, the need for energy to exist, and efforts toward a sustainable world has everyone talking.