Category Archives: Pollution

GE Partners with EPA for Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD)

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on June 14, 2013 by 3BL Media Press Release

3BL Media/ Corporate Social Responsibility/ Reducing Emissions/ – GE Appliances is the first and only manufacturer to partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program to reduce emissions and materials from appliances typically sent to landfills.

According to the EPA, roughly 9 million refrigerators and freezers are disposed of each year.[1] The sheer volume of this, coupled with the fact that consumers want their appliances recycled and are willing to go out of their way to purchase from a manufacturer that recycles, made it a smart decision for GE Appliances to step up to become the first appliance manufacturer in 2011 to partner with the EPA in its RAD Program. This program significantly reduces the landfill waste of appliance disposal and also helps cut greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading →

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P&G Achieves Zero Manufacturing Waste at 45 Sites Worldwide

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on April 2, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

PG_logo_dark_blueCINCINNATI–()–Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the Company behind consumer brands including Gillette®, Ariel®, Tide® and Pampers® today announced that 45 of their facilities have now achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill, which marks a major step towards the Company’s long-term vision of sending zero manufacturing and consumer waste to landfills. Over the past 5 years, P&G’s work to find worth in waste has created over $1 billion in value for the company.

Bob McDonald, P&G President, CEO and Chairman of the Board said, “We have a vision for the future, where plants are powered by renewable energy, products are made from recycled and renewable materials and resources are conserved, with no waste going to landfill. Changing the way we see waste as a Company has brought us one step closer to this goal at 45 sites worldwide, where all of our manufacturing waste is recycled, repurposed or converted into energy.” Continue reading →

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The Green Can – Recycling for the Benefit of Mankind

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 8, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

the_green_canRecycling + Advertising + Donating = R.A.D. The Green Can

The Green Can Inc. is a recycling initiative to allow the easy and convenient recycling of aluminum cans.

The thought here is that people when given a readily available choice to recycle they will indeed do the right thing. The obvious first choice for placement is any high density residential community.There is no form of recycling offered at 95% of apartment communities. The very few who do offer it do so at a huge expense to the property. Currently only homeowners are provided easy access to recycling. Continue reading →

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Dioxide Materials Awarded $4 Million to Advance CO2 Recycling Technology

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 5, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dioxide Materials has been awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E). The award will advance further research into Dioxide Materials’ technology that will produce transportation fuels and industrial chemicals electrochemically from carbon dioxide emitted by power plants. Dioxide is collaborating on the project with 3M (NYSE:MMM), a subrecipient of the ARPA-E award.

Although electrochemical recycling of carbon dioxide is not a new technology, Dioxide Materials has patented a catalyst that makes carbon dioxide recycling energy efficient for the first time ever, using three times less electricity. The technology’s scientific principles have been demonstrated, but the risks need to be lowered before the technology can attract the funding needed to move into the marketplace. ARPA-E funding will allow Dioxide Materials to create the first industrially relevant prototype and lower the risks so that substantial development funding can be obtained. Continue reading →

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NuTek International is Greening Commercial Laundry with its ‘Ozone Laundry System’

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Posted on November 5, 2012 by tgilbrea69

The NuTek International Inc. produces and sells commercial Ozone Laundry System. An Ozone Laundry System is a stand-alone system similar to a traditional laundry system, however it uses ozone (O3) in place of heat and harmful chemicals to clean laundry. The system is ideal for any  type of establishments that process large volumes of laundry such as hotels, motels, amusement parks, spa, gyms, medical facilities and many more.

How does it work?

Ozone reverts back to Oxygen by forming bonds with carbon forms (bacteria, virus etc) present in the wash water and thus acts as a catalyst for the chemicals in cold water rather than using hot water at 140-160 degrees to act as that catalyst.  This method has 3,000 times greater killing efficacy of bateria and virus than standard laundry procedures.  Every single fill of the machine kills as opposed to solely the “bleach” step in traditional washing.

Ozone is oxygen (O2) with an extra atom of oxygen attached, thus forming O3. Ozone is formed naturally during a lightning storm. The creation of ozone is nature’s way of purifying the atmosphere, and is what gives clothesline dried linen that ‘‘fresh air’’ smell.  Continue reading →

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Almost 23 Million Autogas Vehicles Will be Operating on Roads Worldwide by 2020

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on October 10, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As a vehicle fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as propane or autogas, has some powerful positive characteristics. It is relatively clean burning, easy to store and transport, has high energy content, and is widely available in many countries. The cost per gallon of autogas is significantly lower than gasoline or diesel in many countries, but increasing interest in natural gas as a vehicle fuel is likely to constrain future growth in the autogas market. Nevertheless, according to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, the number of autogas vehicles will rise steadily through the remainder of this decade. By 2020, the study concludes, there will be 22.6 million autogas vehicles on roads worldwide.

“The autogas market is caught in a classic chicken and egg scenario,” says senior research analyst David Alexander. “As with any fuel, availability is the key to market growth. Unfortunately, fuel suppliers have taken the view that no need exists to grow the infrastructure if not that many vehicles are equipped to use the fuel. Some form of incentive will be needed to kick-start growth if autogas is going to advance.” Continue reading →

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Vermont Energy Conference – PG&E – Army & Renewable Energy – The Energy Minute

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on October 2, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

The 11th Annual Vermont Renewable Energy Conference and Expo opens today, in Burlington. This year’s theme is “Driving Towards a Smart, Renewable Energy Future.” Conference highlights will include speakers, workshops, networking receptions, and panels. Consumers and business owners can visit with 60 of the region’s leading renewable energy businesses in an exhibit hall. The conference runs through tomorrow.

PG&E has released detailed information about its progress on environment-related indicators for compliance, energy and water use, climate change, and greening its fleet and supply chain. The data is contained in the company’s just-released Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report. PG&E has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fifth consecutive year, and on the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the fourth year in a row.

The U.S. Army has issued a $7 billion renewable energy request for proposals as part of its goal to procure 25 percent, about one gigawatt, of its power from renewables by 2025. The Department of Defense will purchase the output from wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass projects that could be built at 180 sites it says are at or near its bases, and are suitable for renewable energy production.

For more information on these and other stories, go to http://www.csrminute.com.

The Energy Minute is produced for 3BL Media by Video4Good: http://www.video4good.com

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Waste Management Wins Sustainable Florida Award

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on September 26, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

OKEECHOBEE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Waste Management’s Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility has been named the winner of the 2012 Sustainable Florida Best Practice Award in the large business division at the organization’s annual awards ceremony in Palm Beach Gardens.

The Sustainable Florida award is the premier state-level recognition for accomplishments and leadership in sustainable development. For more than 15 years, the award has become a respected measure of best performance standards in the integration of environmental, social and economic factors for the long-term sustainability of Florida.

The Okeechobee Organics Recycling Facility features the most advanced aerated composting technology to process food residuals in South Florida. The facility opened in November 2011 as a result of a forward-thinking partnership between Waste Management, Publix, Florida Power & Light and Garick. Continue reading →

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