The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced plans to add capacity for its ENLIGHT™ polyolefin encapsulant films by building two new manufacturing plants in 2012.
The global market for green technology was worth $200 billion in 2010, according to “Green Technologies and Global Markets,” a new report from BCC Research.
The first solar panel system installed at any of the company’s facilities, the system joins other sustainable initiatives at Croda, including a wind turbine, providing power for Croda’s manufacturing facility in Hull, UK.
Intertape Polymer Group® (IPG) recently announced that two of its facilities have been recognized for meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Challenge.
EcoOcean™ is a new bioplastic that can offer a combination of environmental and performance benefits, including flexibility and strength, and commercial and low-temperature backyard compostability.
In an effort to help the nation reclaim its competitive edge in solar manufacturing, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced a $50 million investment over two years for the SUNPATH program.
President Obama recently launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, including an investment of up to $120 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) over three years.
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