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Thin-film technology evolved from the early 2000s, but production remained marginal until 2006, according to a new report.

Stiff economic headwinds, clean-tech controversy and a toothless regulatory environment gave sustainable business a sinking feeling during 2011, according to a new report.

Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260 billion in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the 2004 total of $53.6 billion.

VpCI®-386 is an organic water-based acrylic coating that reportedly provides a superior multi-metal corrosion protection in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered applications.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that more than 10,000 homes have been constructed to meet the energy efficiency specifications of the voluntary Builders Challenge initiative.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

OMNOVA Solutions recently announced it received a letter of commendation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the company’s achievement of a 5.8% reduction in energy usage for 2010.

The addition of Merquinsa, a leader in specialty thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), will reportedly expand Lubrizol’s Engineered Polymers business and strengthen its ability to meet the needs of its global customers.

This company recently announced that the Danish Competent Authority (Danish Environmental Protection Agency–DEPA) has granted BPD (Biocide Product Directive) PT8 master authorization for four of its wood preservative products: TWP085, TWP077, TWP555, and TWP21.

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