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Dusit Thani Maldives: Green tourism in Dusit Thani Maldives

(23/01/2012)

Founded in Bangkok in 1949, Dusit International is dedicated to sustainable tourism. A number of Dusit International hotels have attained the Silver Certified Award from EarthCheck, the leading environmental management program that sets benchmarks for the tourism industry. Dusit Thani Maldives will participate in the EarthCheck certification process and strives to attain carbon-neutral status in the coming years. Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives is 35 mi... [more]

DS Smith Paper: UK’s largest paper recycler is being helped by Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS)

(17/01/2012)

Effluent treatment specialist, Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS), has provided a D100 dissolved air flotation (DAF) treatment system on hire to DS Smith Paper (formerly St Regis) at its Hollins Mill site in Darwen, Lancashire. The unit helped to ensure compliant discharge with no loss of production at the paper mill, and remained on site for five months. Hollins Mill is the only UK mill that manufactures high quality recycled presentation liners – Optima Silk – as well as mottle, brown tes... [more]

Dykes Lumber Company: EnterSolar Completes Second Solar Power Project for Dykes Lumber Company

(13/12/2011)

EnterSolar, a leading provider of commercial solar systems to corporate customers, today announced the completion of a 192.5 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Dykes Lumber Company (Dykes), a privately-held lumber and building materials company serving the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets. The solar PV system was installed on the roof of the new Dykes Lumber facility located in Aberdeen, New Jersey. This is the second solar project that EnterSolar has completed for Dy... [more]

Department of Energy and Climate Change: DECC addresses key issues at NIA conference about Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation

(12/12/2011)

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has held its annual conference with over 300 industry delegates and external guests attending Harrogate Conference Centre keen to hear more about preparations for the Government’s Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). The annual event saw its largest ever attendance and was the first opportunity for open discussion amongst industry peers, and associated agencies about the current Green Deal Consultation document. A key highlight was the atte... [more]

Door-Stop: Cut heat loss with UK’s energy-efficient ‘A’ rated door

(24/11/2011)

After loft and cavity wall insulation, replacing an old entrance door with a modern insulated door appears to be the third most cost-effective way of cutting home heat loss, according to a recent Government Green Deal paper. Door-Stop International, based in Nottingham, launches the first, most energy-efficient door in the UK, under a new scheme which helps homeowners see instantly which door will help them cut spiraling household energy bills the most. The British Fenestrations Ratings ... [more]

Dimplex: New community building in Carperby minimizes its carbon footprint with an air source heat pump and Dimplex solar PV panels

(11/11/2011)

The villagers of Carperby in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park have worked hard to raise the funds for a new sports and community building, securing sponsorship from Mars’ community programme, amongst other sources. To minimise its carbon footprint, the new pavilion incorporates renewable technology, including PV panels installed by Dimplex renewables accredited installer Revolution Power. The new sports pavilion is a facility for the whole Carperby community. In just a few mo... [more]