It may not be easy being green, but don't tell that to Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. (PNI). Its Schuylkill Printing Plant recycles everything from the silver in its platemaking process to forklift batteries. Since 1998, it has been a zero-discharge facility, meaning it no longer pumps any wastewater from its manufacturing processes into the sewers of Upper Merion Township.
Light emitting diode (LED) lights, which are only 0.04 Watts per bulb, use 10 times less energy than standard mini-lights and last up to 100,000 hours indoors. They’re a more environmentally friendly festive decoration for the holidays, says an energy efficiency advisory service.
Hoping to stem the tide of waste generated by communities and businesses nationwide, a research company has released a new online resource tool to promote grassroots initiatives in waste management.
EPA's Small Business Innovation Research program has awarded contracts to four small businesses for new environmental technologies that will aid in recycling, detect environmental contaminants, extinguish fires with an environmentally benign powder, and reduce pesticide drift.
Travel and tourism was the world’s largest industry, accounting for one in every 12 jobs and, in the least developed countries, representing the second largest source of foreign exchange after oil. According to a new report, the massive $3.6 trillion industry almost ground to a halt after the recent terrorist attacks, exposing the vulnerability of countries too narrowly dependent on international tourism.
Calvert, the nation’s largest family of socially responsible mutual funds, has honored American Express Small Business Services as the first recipient of the Calvert Corporate Citizenship Award, which recognizes excellence in corporate ciizenship.
A new science kit offers teachers, students, inventors, and other tech-savvy learners the opportunity to build a model car fueled by hydrogen. Introduced by Thames & Kosmos, the Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit features a unique reversible fuel cell powering a model car that runs on water.
Emerging from months of hype and speculation today, an accomplished inventor unveiled a one-person, battery-powered scooter that he claims will revolutionize transportation.