Environmental technologies for industrial plants and factories news articles 
Now Levi Strauss makes jeans with less energy
Vacon NXS ac variable speed drives supplied and fitted by Digicon Solutions Limited are delivering large energy savings at the Northampton plant of Levi Strauss, one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The drives were installed as part of a continuous improvement programme at the site that supports Levi Strauss’ commitment to ensuring that its operations always have the minimum possible impact on the environment. Retrofitted t... [more]
Climate change and agriculture top the agenda : 22-23 February 2012, Bill Gates and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame to attend IFAD’s annual meeting
The annual Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will feature international personalities who will address climate change issues affecting the agricultural sector – more storms, droughts and rising sea levels.At the very intersection of these challenges are smallholder farmers in developing countries. Why should we focus on them? How can smallholders make a difference? How can they help lead the ... [more]
International Water Summit launched in Abu Dhabi
The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively in january by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. “The launch of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi is a bold and... [more]
Largest wind farm in south east Asia to be developed
Mott MacDonald, a leading management, engineering and development consultancy, has successfully supported financial close as independent engineer for the first utility-scale wind farm in Thailand, which will also be the largest wind farm in south east Asia. The consultancy is working on behalf of lenders Kasikorn Bank PLC and Siam Commercial Bank PLC. The 207MW wind farm is being developed by Wind Energy Holding Co. Ltd, in the hillside area o... [more]
New partnership between Budget Pack and CCR UK to provide unrivalled compliance management and ‘next generation’ take-back solutions across the UK
Reverse Logistics Group, the parent company of CCR Logistics Systems AG and its UK subsidiary, CCR UK Ltd, and Budget Pack have agreed a working partnership which acknowledges their shared commitment to providing a forward-thinking compliance scheme solution and ‘return-to-value’ waste management approach for companies and organisations of all sizes across the UK. Under the new partnership agreement, Budget Pack will take on the compliance sc... [more]
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As 'Yuck Factor' Subsides, Treated Wastewater Flows From Taps
SAN DIEGO -- Almost hidden in the northern hills, the pilot water treatment plant here does not seem a harbinger of revolution. It cost $13 million, uses long-established technologies and produces a million gallons a day.
Why the U.S. Government Won't Protect Us From Toxic Chemicals In Our Food Supply
In 1985, “We are the World” won song of the year, The Goonies and Back to the Future lit up the silver screen, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would assess the health risks of dioxins . “We are the World” hasn’t hit the airwaves in years, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a child today who is familiar with beloved 1980s flicks. Yet 27 years later, Americans ...
The Scientist: Jim Hansen Risks Handcuffs to Make His Research Clear
Editor's note: Climate Query is a semi-weekly feature offered by Daily Climate, presenting short Q&A's with players large and small in the climate arena. Read others in the series at http://wwwp.dailyclimate.org/tdc-newsroom/query/climate-queries . [More]
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Muscat, Oman: Terra Nex Financial Engineering AG Switzerland (Terra Nex), in collaboration with Middle East Best Select (MEBS) Group of Funds, has announced its plans for a major USD 2 billion project to develop solar power resources within the Sultanate of Oman.
ANALYSIS: China, Japan take the lead in wind energy development – Russia lags far behind
MOSCOW – China has taken online its largest offshore wind farm yet – another step toward the goal of boosting the share of wind energy in China’s total energy production to 17 percent by 2050. While China prefers buying new green technologies, Japan seeks to come up with its own – such as the innovative “wind lens” design that could triple the output of wind turbines and help smooth the ...
Transform Bearing Maintenance
Paul Michalicka, North American Area Sales Manager, SKF USA Inc. Is your plant's maintenance department keeping pace with the new developments? To avoid falling behind, it's a good idea to review your current procedures. Topics: Facilities and Operations Manufacturing Technology
