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Wal-Mart is First Retailer to Offer Green Notebook Computer

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has partnered with Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., to develop the first RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substance) laptop available in the U.S. retail channel. RoHS is an environmental directive adopted by the European Parliament that will become effective on July 1, 2006 in European markets. The directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Although there is no requirement in the United States for manufacturers to achieve the RoHS standard, Wal-Mart has chosen to restrict the quantities of hazardous substances in their products, including lead, cadmium, mercury and other substances identified by the RoHS directive. The Toshiba laptop is the first of such efforts. All personal computers sold at Wal-Mart will meet the RoHS standard by July 2006. “Wal-Mart is bringing best practices to the U.S. for the betterment of the environment and our communities. Partnering with Toshiba to make this product available in the U.S. is the first of many upcoming initiatives and demonstrates our commitment to working with our suppliers to find innovative ways to protect our customers and the world we live in,” said John Kooy, Wal-Mart’s vice president of electronics. According to Green Star, a non-profit organization that […]

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Martek DHA Now Featured in US Soymilk

Martek DHA(TM) is featured in the new Odwalla Soymilk, the first soymilk in the U.S. to contain the omega-3 fatty acid Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). Numerous scientific studies have shown DHA to be vital for brain and eye development in infants and for ongoing brain and eye function in adults. Odwalla Soymilk with Martek DHA has 32 mg of vegetarian source DHA per 8 fl. oz. serving, which is 20% of the 160 mg Daily Value for DHA. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eye. Just like calcium is essential for building strong bones, DHA is vital for optimal brain and eye function. Yet, despite its importance, natural food sources of DHA are limited primarily to fatty fish, making it difficult for many people to get enough DHA in their diets. “DHA is a major deficiency in the American diet because dietary sources are primarily limited to fish. Yet, it is a lifetime nutrient that plays a crucial role in brain development in infants and ongoing brain and eye function in children and adults,” stated prominent neurologist and author Dr. David Perlmutter. “Odwalla Soymilk with Martek DHA offers consumers […]

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Weekly Clean Energy Roundup:February 22, 2006

News and Events Denver Plans to Build One- to Two-Megawatt Solar Power Plant California to Set Cap on Utility Greenhouse Gas Emissions Building Groups to Set Minimum Standard for Green Building USDA Offers Grants and Loans for Efficiency, Renewable Energy Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Wins DOE Wind Award Site NewsEfficiency Group Lists “Greenest” Vehicles for 2006 Energy ConnectionsEnergy Outlook Forecasts Minimal Clean Energy Impact by 2030 News and EventsDenver Plans to Build One- to Two-Megawatt Solar Power PlantDenver Mayor John Hickenlooper announced last week that the city plans to build a large solar power plant on the site of the former Stapleton Airport. The solar plant will have a capacity between one and two megawatts, and will provide power for the Denver County Jail. The city will be responsible for the overall management of the solar plant but will contract out its construction and operation. The city hopes to break ground on the plant later this year and complete it in 2007. Responses to the city’s request for proposals are due in March. See the Mayor’s press release.California to Set Cap on Utility Greenhouse Gas EmissionsThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced last week that it will develop a cap […]

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