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Energy Department Awards More Than $1 Million to Establish Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmaps

December 30, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced new awards of more than $1 million to three states.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik Personnel Announcement

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

December 23, 2013

A personnel announcement regarding Bostik Marketing drew the most interest last week.

Momentive Headquarters, Six Manufacturing Sites Receive Responsible Care Certification

December 18, 2013

The sites reportedly underwent independent audits to determine conformance with environmental, health and safety standards under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care program.

Energy Department Announces $10 Million to Advance Energy-Saving Lighting Technologies

December 17, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly $10 million to support research, development, and manufacturing of solid-state lighting (SSL) technologies.

U.S. 2014 Fuel Economy Guide Released

December 10, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the “2014 Fuel Economy Guide.”

Massachusetts Ranked Most Energy-Efficient State

November 27, 2013

Energy efficiency measures are thriving in state capitals around the U.S., with several states taking major steps that have improved their ranks.

RadTech Announces Two New Hires

November 18, 2013

RadTech recently announced two new hires to assist membership and extend UV/EB outreach efforts.

Regulatory Review: Holistic Environmental Regulation

Lifecycle assessments will likely play a major role in future environmental regulations.

Michael Schmeida

November 1, 2013

One argument many industries have against environmental regulation has been that it often ignores a holistic view of a product and instead focuses on only one attribute (e.g., volatile organic compounds, or VOCs).

Ensuring Floor Covering Sustainability

“Green” floor coverings are only as environmentally friendly as the adhesives and other materials used in their installation.

Robert Kravitz

November 1, 2013

Floor covering manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing coverings, both hard and soft, that are healthier for building users because they have less impact on the environment.