Environmental technologies for offices and commercial news articles 
IESD works with the local authority in Figueres to help them to become one of Europe's low energy cities
A city in the northeast of Catalonia is hoping to become low energy with help from sustainability specialists in Leicester. Experts from De Montfort University’s (DMU) Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) are working with the local authority in Figueres, helping them to become one of Europe’s low energy cities. The institute is taking up the role of training partner for the city in the area of energy and sustainability and ho... [more]
Genuine closed loop recycling enables organisations to accurately measure how much waste they produce, recycle and re-use
A working group chaired by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is tasked with delivering carbon emissions reductions, with individual departments’ targets set by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). Genuine Closed Loop recycling will play an important role if central government is to achieve the target of cutting its own carbon emissions by 10 per cent in the next twelve months, according to a UK procurement expert. Andy Cra... [more]
Low carbon heating for Ramsgate library refurbishment
The Ramsgate library was almost completely destroyed by fire in 2004, shortly before its 100th anniversary and an ambitious plan was put together by Friends of Ramsgate Library working in conjunction with Ramsgate Council for a rebuild that preserved all the architectural integrity and used the latest materials. Planning permission was granted in 2006 and, following feasibility studies into low carbon heating options, Dimplex installer partner... [more]
ShP collects and recycles Nike's laptops and other IT equipment
As part of Nike's CSR initiative, the company is looking to maximise recycling of its redundant IT and small office electronics from UK based locations. Lancaster based ShP Ltd has agreed with Nike to collect and recycle laptops and other IT equipment with a possible view to including other items such as mobile phones and blackberries. John Gardner, IT support and operations supervisor at Nike UK Ltd, said: “ShP Limited offers Nike a complete,... [more]
Free recycling for SMEs
For years people have been talking about reducing CO2 emissions and greenhouse gasses, or making sustainable energy, but for the manager of a small/medium business or an office this task can look daunting, time consuming and very expensive. You want to look good in society, you want to project a good image of your business and you’re under pressure from the board to “Go Green”, but can you actually afford it? On average it costs around £80 p... [more]
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Dr. Eve Mylchreest to Lead Reproductive Toxicology Research at Southern Research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Southern Research Institute today announced that Eve Mylchreest, Ph.D., has joined the Birmingham-based not-for-profit research organization to lead its reproductive toxicology group. Reproductive toxicology is the study of the effects of drugs and chemicals on mammalian reproduction, from the developing embryo/fetus to the sexually mature ...
Acorn Capital Acquire Stake in Climate Bridge
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Climate Bridge has announced today that Acorn Capital, the leading Australian microcap fund, has made an equity investment in the company to support Climate Bridge’s continued activity in environmental markets and its mission to deploy green technologies globally. “This investment gives Climate Bridge the funds and flexibility to continue to react quickly to new ...
Sixnet and A.E. Petsche Win $18 Million Army Contract
BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y. | Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and commercial markets, and distributor A.E. Petsche, an Arrow Electronics...
500ze Electric Sweeper from Tennant Green Machines Secures Prestigious Ruban d'Honneur
ANTWERP, Belgium----Tennant Company , a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, healthier world, was selected for a prestigious Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC.
Era Selected for Wide Area Surveillance in Republic of Tajikistan
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Era a.s., a subsidiary of SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), today announced that Tajikaeronavigation, the Republic of Tajikistan’s air navigation service provider (ANSP), has selected Era to provide a nationwide wide area multilateration (WAM) solution in the Republic of Tajikistan. The solution will be implemented in a phased approach and will utilize Era’s MSS ...
Money Machine
For Some Santa Fe Companies, War is Good for Something. This week marks the ninth anniversary of 9.11. In that time, the focus of America’s military efforts has moved from Afghanistan to Iraq—a war whose “end” President Barack Obama announced last week—and now back to Afghanistan.
Sixnet and A.E. Petsche Win $18 Million Army Contract
BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y.----Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine networking solutions for industrial and commercial markets, and distributor A.E. Petsche, an Arrow Electronics company, today announced they have been awarded a multi-year army contract with a maximum value in excess of $18 million.
PROINSO Becomes PV CYCLE Point for the Collection and Recycling of Modules in Europe
• The 892 companies in its network of qualified installers and other companies working with the Spanish multinational, can send all types of photovoltaic modules, whether crystalline or Thin Film for recycling to PROINSO stores in Spain, Italy and Greece. • Solar module recycling benefits the environment by reducing the volume of waste and also helps reduce the amount of energy needed to provide ...
Suffolk Construction Awarded South Florida Water Management District Project
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk Construction Company was recently awarded construction of a sustainable environmental services laboratory for the South Florida Water Management District.
Commercial Real Estate: Merritt Properties plans office park near Aberdeen
The groundbreaking took place Wednesday for the $275 million Village South at Waugh Chapel being developed in Gambrills by Greenberg Gibbons of Owings Mills. The mixed-use project is to bring Wegmans and Target to west Anne Arundel County, according to Greenberg Gibbons information.
