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Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing

One company illustrates how industry can make a big difference when sustainability is fully embraced.

Julie Vaughn Biege Brenda Abke Brian Denison Christopher Wrobel, Ph.D.

May 1, 2013

"Environmentally friendly” can mean many different things. For Emerald Performance Materials—a mid-sized specialty chemicals company with four business groups, eight manufacturing operations and sales to more than 70 countries across the globe—it has meant making a concerted effort to reduce emissions and consider ways to improve the chemical composition and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels of products.

3M Earns ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

April 8, 2013

3M recently announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award.

U.S. Dept. of Interior Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects

April 5, 2013

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects that, when built, are expected to deliver 1,100 MW to the grid.

Atlanta to Host Spring ASC Convention

The adhesives and sealants community will gather April 21-23 to share business information, discover the latest innovations, and network with industry leaders.

April 1, 2013

Technological advancements, industry innovations and regulatory updates: all these features and more will be highlighted at the 2013 Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Ga. The adhesives and sealants community will gather at the Hyatt Regency from April 21-23 to share business information, discover the latest innovations, and network with industry leaders.

PPG Developing Coating Technologies to Help Increase Fuel Efficiency

March 21, 2013

Researchers at PPG Industries’ Allison Park, Pa., Coatings Innovation Center (CIC) are doing their part to help automakers reach fuel efficiency standards.

Owens Corning, BASF and TenCate Partner for Thermoplastic Automotive Composites

March 20, 2013

Owens Corning recently announced its inclusion in a strategic alliance with BASF and TenCate Advanced Composites.

U.S. Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion

March 13, 2013

Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11% annually to $86.6 billion, according to a new study.

AVERY DENNISON: FSC-Certified Labels

March 13, 2013

This company’s Label and Packaging Materials division has introduced a new collection of North American Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper label materials.

Croda Named to Most Sustainable Corporations List

February 26, 2013

Croda recently announced that the 2013 “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” report has ranked it as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world.

2012 Best Year Ever for Wind Energy

February 21, 2013

A record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity were installed, leveraging $25 billion in private investment and achieving over 60,000 MW of cumulative wind capacity.