Departments
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Surveying the Greenscape
In “Mining the green manufacturing gold mine,” Editor Kate Bachman re-lays how ecosavvy manufacturers have leveraged sustainability initiatives
to save money and even create revenue streams.
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Re:
Several readers look for assistance with their zero-landfill goals.
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Ecosavvy Newsmakers
Hasbro to eliminate PVC from packaging; Atlas Copco ranks No. 10 on
2012 Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies list; e-Cycle achieves e-Stewards® certification.
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Plant Applications
Finishing company reduces energy via an energy savings assessment;
dust collection system helps tire recycling center meet NFPA guidelines.
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Green on the Hill
Columnist Steve Barlas reports that the U.S. Department of Energy’s green
manufacturing research budget will expand in fiscal 2013 if Congress approves President Obama’s budget for its Advanced Manufacturing Office.
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Reusable Pallet Directory
Why keep buying and discarding one-use pallets when you have so many
reusable ones from which to choose?
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Greenovations
Air Technical Industries offers a fume-free mobile crane; Katec Aerosolv®
aerosol can and propane cylinder recycling systems remove hazardous
chemicals.
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Product News
Advertisers’ Index
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Under Cover
Zero™ Motorcycles’ model Zero S with Z-Force™ technology and its ZF9
power pack can go 114 miles on the EPA’s UDDS range test and speeds
up to 88 MPH.
