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Time to Put the LID on Stormwater Runoff

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

Fortunately, more and more designers and engineers are now viewing stormwater management as an essential sustainable practice at construction projects.

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Churning Used Motor Oil Into Economic Opportunity

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

Across America green motor oils are beginning to line the shelves of auto garages, dealerships and commercial retailers. Universal Lubricants is one such company.

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Water Shortages Now Affect Companies’ Bottom Line

Oct 28, 2011 2 Comments by

Water crises from Texas to Australia have hit commodity supplies. Changes in the world’s weather patterns now affect corporate profits across various industries.

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Qatar Mulls Solar Desalination

Oct 23, 2011 1 Comment by

Now Qatar is researching the potential of using solar energy to fuel desalination plants in order to cope with its meager water reserves.

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Levi’s Ditches Experience on Path Towards Water Savings

Oct 18, 2011 No Comments by

Erik Joule, Levi’s senior vice president of design and licensing, outlined his company’s path towards ramping up water efficiency throughout the company’s operations.

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Time for Fast Food Companies to Confront Water Pollution: Guardian

Oct 12, 2011 2 Comments by

Earlier this summer Clean Water Action combed San Francisco and the surrounding region and found heaps of trash from fast food companies. Time for them to lead.

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Frito-Lay Opens “Near Net Zero” Plant in Arizona

Oct 05, 2011 1 Comment by

Frito-Lay reopens what will be a “near net zero” plant. The factory will run of mostly renewable energy, operate significantly with recycled water, and will send almost no waste to the landfill.

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Bullitt Center in Seattle Redefines “Living City”: The Guardian

Oct 03, 2011 2 Comments by

With its goals to be off of the water grid, carbon neutral, and composting of all of its sewage, the Bullitt Foundation’s future home in Seattle could redefine our definition of “green building.”

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Six Stories of Offices in Seattle Will Be Off Local Water Grid

Sep 21, 2011 2 Comments by

The most ambitious plan for Seattle’s future Bullitt Center is for the building to be off the water grid. A rainwater capture system designed for Seattle’s rainy climate will supply the building’s entire needs.

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Water, the Other Clean Technology

Sep 09, 2011 No Comments by

While clean technology entrepreneurs and investors look for the latest and greatest energy efficiency technology, smart companies are investing in water technologies.

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