July 21st, 2010 by Editor
3M, Cleveland Clinic, Dow Chemical, Grubb & Ellis, Marriott International, Nissan, Target Corporation and Walmart will take part in the the Global Superior Energy Performance Partnership to speed efficiency improvements in commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
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April 14th, 2010 by Editor
Solar shinglesare nothing new, but up until now the technology has been relatively inefficient and clunky-looking. That’s about to change, though, with Dow Chemical’s newthin-filmsolar roofing shingles, set to go on sale next year. The sleek plastic-coated Powerhouse shingles can convert13%of the sun’s energy intoelectricity. In comparison, most thin-film solar cells have a conversion rate of just 11%.
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March 25th, 2010 by Editor
The iSUSTAIN Alliance has launched with a web-based tool to help companies assess the sustainability of chemical products and processes.
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February 24th, 2010 by Editor
Chemical companies Air Liquide and BASF use their environmental and social resources more efficiently to create value than other major chemical companies around the world, according to a new study.
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February 23rd, 2010 by Editor
Global chemical companies could release at least one billion Euro in cash flow if they increase their sustainability performance. The claim has been made following an international study which assessed the sustainability performance of nine global chemical companies in monetary terms.
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February 18th, 2010 by Editor
Scientists in France have transformed the chemical energy generated by photosynthesis into electrical energy by developing a novel biofuel cell. The advance offers a new strategy to convert solar energy into electrical energy in an environmentally-friendly and renewable manner. In addition, the biofuel cell could have important medical applications.
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December 9th, 2009 by Editor
A new report looks at the chemical management systems of six retailers, ranging from electronics giant Apple to outdoor gear company REI to Staples and Walmart, who must content with loads of products made by suppliers. The report analyzes each company’s program, producing a list of six best practices.
By Jonathan Bardelline
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November 10th, 2009 by Editor
Scientists are making progress toward development of an “artificial leaf” that mimics a real leaf’s chemical magic with photosynthesis — but instead converts sunlight and water into a liquid fuel such as methanol for cars and trucks.
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October 12th, 2009 by Editor
Dow Chemical Company is marrying thin-film solar panels to conventional asphalt roofing shingles to create a product that the firm says will be easier to install and cheaper to buy.
