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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.
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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.
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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.
Waste & Opportunity: U.S. Beverage Container Recycling Scorecard and Report, 2008
Non-profit As You Sow scores 23 U.S. beverage companies in four areas: source reduction, recycled content, recovery and recycling, and transparency.
Sixteen of the 23 companies failed the scorecard, put those that did pass represent a large portion of the U.S. drinks market. Those at the top of the list still have a lot of work to do to bring their scores up.
As You Sow weighs a number of factors in scoring the companies, and to get and A or B (which none did) companies need to have a holistic approach to recycling in place, with clear goals, actual results, public support for recovery programs and clear communication about what they're doing.
Web Site:http://www.asyousow.org/
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