city anchor: Mayor flaunts 100-day record, but MC struggles to cheer
(Khushboo Sandhu, Indian Express, May 21, 2012)
The Municipal Corporation is on the back foot over some of the decisions and proposals announced by the Mayor as achievements in the first 100 days of her tenure. While the pilot project for sanitation was scrapped after the protests by the garbage ...
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Composting Elan style
( Inverurie Herald, May 20, 2012)
An Inverurie hairdresser is the first to brush up on environmental matters and recycle waste hair from their salon floor for compost. Elan Hair design has partnered with Keenan Recycling (New Deer), which transforms food and garden waste into BSI accredited ...
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County's Public Works integrates projects with sustainability
( Ventura County Star (California), May 20, 2012)
This week, May 20-26, is National Public Works Week, with a theme of "Creating a Lasting Impression ." The theme not only refers to the longevity of our roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but also to the long-term compatibility with our environment ...
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Waste King Raises Tons for Charity
(Waste King, PR.com, May 20, 2012)
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, May 20, 2012 --(PR.com)-- In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). ...
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County cuts out middleman to save on energy
( Tampa Bay Times, May 20, 2012)
BY BILL VARIAN Times Staff Writer For years, Hillsborough County has burned trash to produce electricity. Tampa Electric bought that power and lit homes with it. Then in 2009, the utility informed the county it was dramatically reducing its purchase price. It ...
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County cuts out middleman to save on energy
( Tampa Bay Times, May 20, 2012)
BY BILL VARIAN Times Staff Writer For years, Hillsborough County has burned trash to produce electricity. Tampa Electric bought that power and lit homes with it. Then in 2009, the utility informed the county it was dramatically reducing its purchase price. It ...
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Publix Surpasses 2 Billion Paper and Plastic Bags Saved
( Professional Services Close-Up, May 20, 2012)
Since 2007, Publix Super Markets has led initiatives to reduce the use of paper and plastic grocery bags used at checkout. The company noted it has emphasized the importance of sustainability by training front service clerks and cashiers to increase the ...
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Hazardous Mountains
( Economic & Political Weekly, May 19, 2012)
Dealing with e-waste must remain the primary responsibility of manufacturers of electronic goods. Mountains of waste are the predictable consequence of a consumerist economy. When that waste is also poisonous, affecting air, water and ultimately human health, ...
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Weekly: Veolia Environnement price 7.2% below volume weighted price
( News Bites - Western Europe, May 19, 2012)
Veolia Environnement, France's 2nd largest Gas & Water & Multiutilities company by market capitalisation, dropped 43.50c (or 4.1%) to EUR10.08 in the week ending Friday May 18. The price is at a discount of 7.2% to the 3-month volume weighted average price of ...
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Australia: Property & Projects - What's News - 14 May 2012
( Mondaq Business Briefing, May 19, 2012)
Latest news - National Revised carbon offset standard (NCOS) released for carbon markets The federal government has released a revised National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS), allowing Australian businesses to offset their products with pollution reduction ...
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Trust fund spending draws fire
( The Daily News of Los Angeles, May 19, 2012)
LANDFILL: Assemblymen protest Alarcon plan for Lopez Canyon money. Overriding protests from two state legislators, the Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved a $100,000 program funded by the Lopez Canyon trust fund to fight cigarette sales to minors.
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People can have say on waste plans
( Stamford Mercury, May 19, 2012)
ABOUT 40 people attended two drop-in sessions by the Planning Inspectorate on an application by a waste firm. Augean has lodged an application with the Planning Inspectorate to change and expand the facilities at its East Northants Resource Management ...
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FORM 8-K: JBI FILES CURRENT REPORT
( US Fed News, May 19, 2012)
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- JBI Inc., Ontario, Canada, files Form 8-K (current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17. State or other jurisdiction of incorporation: Nevada Section 1 - Registrant's Business and Operations Entry into a Material ...
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AN INFORMATION session has been be held
( Northern Daily Leader, May 19, 2012)
AN INFORMATION session has been be held in Tamworth on how local groups can help minimise the 12,000 tonnes of expanded polystyrene that ends up in NSW landfill each year.
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1-800-Recycling.com Recognizes 'Green Leaders'
( Manufacturing Close-Up, May 19, 2012)
1-800-Recycling.com announced it has compiled a list of influential and inspirational "Green Leaders." An informative who's who of people who either by themselves or with their organizations have made a difference protecting our earth and its natural ...
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Beer Drinkers in Las Vegas Contribute to the World's First Greenstone Building
(Realm of Design, PR.com, May 19, 2012)
Las Vegas, NV, May 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Realm of Design's founder, Scott McCombs, worked years on developing and perfecting green architectural stone (aka "GreenStone") which is made from 100% recycled glass aggregate and 99.8% renewable materials. ...
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Publix Saves 2 Billion Paper and Plastic Bags
( Wireless News, May 19, 2012)
Since 2007, Publix Super Markets has led initiatives to reduce the use of paper and plastic grocery bags used at checkout. The Company said it has emphasized the importance of sustainability by training front service clerks and cashiers to increase the number ...
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RIBBON CUTTING RECYCLEBANK PLAYGROUND MAY 19
( US State News, May 18, 2012)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 18 -- The city of Corpus Christi issued the following press release: The City of Corpus Christi announced today the unveiling of a playground donated by Ziploc brand in recognition of its continued support of Corpus Christi ...
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Market Action Table: Total German Market close May 18, 2012
( News Bites - Western Europe, May 18, 2012)
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