

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Despite being a centerpiece of celebrations the world over, fireworks displays often release toxic chemicals into the environment; researchers are developing a new generation of fireworks that shine as bright but leave less of an impact.

ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Coca Cola signed a 10-year contract with UTC Power that will bring two fuel cells to a southern New York bottling plant, where they will produce enough heat and energy to satisfy nearly a third of the facility's needs. The state of New York also provided $2 million for the project.

GENEVA, -- Efforts by the world's leading cement companies knocked down carbon dioxide emissions from the industry’s manufacturing process by 35 percent even while production climbed by 53 percent, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Cement Sustainability Initiative.
Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual showcases more than 20 processes, products and technologies across a range of sectors, highlighting innovative and proven green business practices for companies large and small.
In crafting the report, the Environmental Defense Fund focused on ideas that are good for business, good for the environment, able to be implemented and innovative. The group shares examples of how companies are bettering their bottom line as well as the environment through using solar energy, reducing packaging, tweaking fleets, telecommuting, providing insurance for green buildings and more.
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