Carbon Sciences Announces Major Breakthrough to Recycle CO2 into Gasoline
New process technologies also shorten time to market and reduce system and operating costs
Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to recycle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into gasoline and other portable fuels, announced the development of certain process technologies that will allow for the production of gasoline, shorten the time to commercialization and reduce the system and operating costs of its CO2-to-Fuel technology.
Sharp to Commercialize a Solar-Powered Mobile Phone SOLAR HYBRID SH6230C for the Chinese Market
Japanese Cutting-edge Technology Now Ready for the Overseas Markets. Sharp Corporation will commercialize a mobile phone equipped with a solar cell module for the Chinese market from this February. This will be the first solar-powered mobile phone by Sharp for the overseas markets.
UK’s first vinyl floor recycling scheme lifts off
The new industry-funded
Two of the country’s leading flooring manufacturers, Altro and Polyflor, have launched the UK’s first vinyl flooring recycling take-back scheme.
Largest Commercial Solar Array in Georgia
The largest commercial solar array in the state was commissioned last week in Dalton, GA. USFloors, a nationwide leader in sustainable flooring, installed an 144.48 kW solar array on their facilities. USFloors President Piet Dossche explained, “The array is expected to more than cover the energy needs for our green building, producing enough energy to power 14 homes. As part of USFloors’ ongoing sustainability mission, we have more than quadrupled the amount of solar energy we provide to the community.” The array covers approximately 14,500 square feet, and is visible from I-75.
UK Innovation Investment Fund Launches £125m Environmental Investment Fund
The UK Innovation Investment Fund is off the ground with the first closing of the £125m Hermes Private Equity environmental innovation fund.
It’s taken only 7 months for UKIIF to launch the first of two funds, the Hermes Environmental Innovation Fund, which has already raised £125m and will continue to seek further funding from investors.
Nexterra completes successful trials of syngas conditioning technology
Nexterra Systems Corp. (www.nexterra.ca) a leading developer and supplier of biomass gasification systems, announced that it has successfully completed performance testing of its proprietary syngas conditioning technology. This technology is a key component of Nexterra’s previously announced combined heat and power system (“CHP System”) that is being developed at Nexterra’s Product Development Centre in Kamloops.
Nike Outlines Global Strategy for Creating a More Sustainable Business
Nike CR Report Released Detailing Progress and Challenges Against Goals and Public Targets
NIKE, Inc (NYSE:NKE) released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management, philanthropic and compliance model to a long-term strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, transparency and advocacy to prepare the company to thrive in a sustainable economy.
Intel Plans Eight New Solar Installations in Four States
Increases Renewable Energy Credit Purchase by Ten Percent
- Intel has contracted new solar electric installations targeted at eight U.S. locations in four states, generating approximately 2.5 megawatts of clean solar energy.
- Intel increased its renewable energy credit purchases by 10 percent – powering more than 51 percent of Intel’s estimated U.S. electricity use – and was again named the largest voluntary purchaser of green power by the EPA.
- These new investments are part of Intel’s already established commitment to energy efficiency and footprint reduction programs, with worldwide savings of more than 650 million kilowatt hours since conservation program inception in 2001.
UK Shoppers could soon see how much energy their favourite brands waste
The public may soon be able to see how green their favourite shops really are following pressure from the British Property Federation (BPF), which represents landlords.
Cogeneration Project to Support Mexico’s Drive to Increase Energy Efficiency
GE Technology to Convert Conventional Plant into the Country’s Largest Cogeneration Facility
GE (NYSE: GE) gas turbine technology will be used to convert a conventional power plant into the first large-scale cogeneration plant in Mexico, which will offer increased efficiency and will supply process steam to one of the country’s most important natural gas complexes. The project supports the Mexican government’s initiative to promote cogeneration as a key step in improving the efficiency of the country’s energy infrastructure.