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Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has used ecodesign principles to redesign print cartridge packaging for North America – the changes will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 37 million pounds in 2007. The emissions savings are the result of smaller, lighter packages that both reduce the total carbon footprint of each cartridge and the truck and freighter transportation traffic required to ship them. Newer packaging also contains more recyclable and recycled content. “What I see here is smart design,” said Greg Norris, Ph.D., environmental life cycle assessment instructor at Harvard University and creator of the Earthster project (www.earthster.org), an open source software platform designed to make opportunities for sustainable production and purchasing globally accessible. “The changes all go in the right direction environmentally and all in ways that make economic sense to HP and its customers. More power to these designers.” For retailers, the new packaging is also expected to save significant transportation and storage costs while freeing up valuable display space. “Innovation at HP goes beyond just product design,” said Pradeep Jotwani, senior vice president, Supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “Developing environmentally responsible packaging is not only valued by HP, our customers and our partners – it’s also good […]
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Targeted Growth, Inc. (TGI), a company with patented technology that increases biofuel crop yields, has raised $22.3 million. Its technology produces increased yields – by 20% – in crops such as corn, soy and canola that produce the raw material for ethanol and biodiesel. “Many people support the development of alternative fuels from renewable sources such as plants,” said Tom Todaro, TGI’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our technology produces plants and seeds that are greater in both size and number.” The oversubscribed round was led by Capricorn Management and AllianceBernstein L.P. Capricorn Management is the investment firm of Jeff Skoll, the first employee and first President of eBay. AllianceBernstein L.P. is one of the world’s largest publicly traded global asset management firms, which has significant investments in the farming and agri-business space. All current investors also participated. “Double-digit yield enhancements are unprecedented in the recent history of agriculture,” said Ion Yadigaroglu, Managing Principal at Capricorn Management. “This is one of a handful of technologies that will allow biofuels to deliver on their promise to make an important contribution towards the global warming challenge.” Targeted Growth was founded in 1998 in Seattle. Its research focus has been on developing its proprietary and […]
In the largest youth mobilization on global warming to date, over 50,000 students at 575 college and high school campuses across the U.S. and Canada organized events January 29-February 2 calling for immediate solutions to deal with climate change. The demands were made as part of Rising to the Climate Challenge: Visions of Our Future, a week-long series of actions coordinated by the Campus Climate Challenge. The week of action coincided with the release of the Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change report stating that man-made activities are a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions. “The Challenge” unites young people to win 100% clean energy policies at their schools.Anchoring the week of action were hundreds of screenings of “An Inconvenient Truth.” In partnership with The 11th Hour Project and Truth on Campus, the Challenge made copies of the DVD and public screening licenses available to college and high school campuses across the U.S. and Canada.In 49 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces, students organized rallies, educational forums and requested meetings with members of Congress to urge that the U. S. (and Canada) take a leading role in reducing greenhouses gases. Events included:y Students at the University of New Mexico collected signatures on […]
The offering plan for New York’s newest green residential tower has been accepted and filed with the New York State Attorney General’s office, enabling the opening of sales on March 1. The 35-story, 251-unit condominium tower, called The Visionaire, is under construction on the last developable residential site in the south neighborhood of Battery Park City, at 70 Little West Street, directly overlooking Manhattan harbor.The Visionaire is the third green luxury residence developed by Albanese Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Albanese Organization, Iand designed by Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli. Starwood Capital Group Global, LLC is partnering with the Albanese Organization to bring the development to market. The amenity-rich building will be a striking glass and terracotta tower featuring streamlined contours in a unique curved facade that optimizes natural light and allows generous river and city views from all exposures. Features include filtered fresh air and water, natural materials and finishes, and generous, open floor plans. There’s also a skylit indoor swimming pool and hot tub; two landscaped roof gardens with private cabanas; a rooftop entertainment area featuring built-in grills and wetbar, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa; a screening room/lounge with fireplace; a private dining area; a children’s […]
High-profile high-rises show the influence of 9/11 & and the growing shift to sustainability.
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) issued a preliminary assessment of the Administration’s FY 2008 budget request, finding that the request continues to shrink funding for the energy efficiency programs that should be front-line priorities in the nation’s energy agenda. “The President can’t increase our energy security by continuing to cut the clean energy budget,” said Acting Executive Director Bill Prindle. “This request should be dead on arrival in Congress, because it cuts 2007 spending for efficiency and renewables by 16%, and the efficiency budget alone could fall by up to a third.” The total FY 2008 request for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy is $1.236 billion. The funding level of FY 2007 for EERE is $1.473 billion based on Congress’ recent continuing resolution decision. Thus, the request represents a $237 million (16%) cut from 2007 levels. The request also sacrifices important efficiency programs to fund a few Administration priorities. For example, low-income weatherization is cut $98 million, industrial efficiency programs $13 million, vehicles technologies $3 million, and federal energy management $3 million in order to support increases in hydrogen ($59 million), solar ($66 million), and biomass ($90 million). […]
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