Departments
6 Surveying the Greenscape
In “The importance of define and measure, Editor Kate Bachman points to
examples of sound definitions and detailed metrics, and muses that the
green industry is still in the process of defining itself.
8 Re:
One reader responds to “The end of the Throwaway Society” and contends
that the cradle-to-cradle concept obsoletes the cradle-to-grave concept;
another reader responds to Roger Nielsen’s letter and wants to know
more about Freightliner’s zero-waste-to-landfill program; a third writer is
concerned that green jobs are a myth.
10 Ecosavvy Newsmakers
Schneider Electric names president for U.S.; OSHA establishes severe
violator program, increase penalties; RES Americas begins construction
on wind project.
16 Plant Applications
Solar panel manufacturer achieves visibility, control with software suite;
Tank farm foundation building process protects environment; Magnetic filter helps extend coolant life for oil, gas company.
18 Green on the Hill
“Environmentalists contest EPA exemption for manufacturing recycling of
byproducts,” by Washington correspondent Steve Barlas. Bonus listing of
the U.S. Green Building Council’s top 10 legislation bills in the House and
Senate.
42 Waste Management Directory
View a listing of prominent waste management companies at a glance.
44 Greenovations
Cast stone product reuses glass cullet; Large, pivoting fan is designed to
be installed on a column or other vertical structure; Fluid storage, dispensing system eliminates 55-gal. drums.
46 Product News
57 Advertisers’ Index
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