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Green news- Jet fuel made from captured carbon begins to flow from new plantMicrosoft and Shopify are among the buyers of credits from Alaska Airlines, one of the first carriers to use the new fuel from startup Twelve. The post Jet fuel made from captured carbon begins to flow from new plant appeared first on Trellis.
- How autonomous vehicles can move EV policy forwardElectric AVs make perfect sense as fleet vehicles: they can be charged at a central location, and they’ll be cheaper to operate over the long term. The post How autonomous vehicles can move EV policy forward appeared first on Trellis.
- World Cup fans are more likely to choose sustainable products and brandsNew GlobeScan research finds World Cup fans are more likely than the general public to buy from responsible brands, choose reusable packaging and purchase natural or organic products. The post World Cup fans are more likely to choose sustainable products and brands appeared first on Trellis.
- P&G’s long-time sustainability chief retiresVirginie Helias, a 38-year veteran of the consumer products giant, will be replaced by Michele Baeten, a long-time Procter & Gamble marketing and brand management specialist. The post P&G’s long-time sustainability chief retires appeared first on Trellis.
- Behind Amazon’s industry-leading water efficiency scoreThe company’s cloud computing service finally publishes annual water withdrawal information for its data centers. The post Behind Amazon’s industry-leading water efficiency score appeared first on Trellis.
- Jet fuel made from captured carbon begins to flow from new plant
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Overwhelmed by Which Cosmetics are Safe and Which Aren’t? 5 Easy Steps to help you
Which are potentially harmful chemicals in cosmetic products we are using everyday? You don’t have to know what all those chemicals are. All you need to do is find companies that make products you can trust. With a little research, you can find those companies who are formulating with your well being in mind, which can significantly raise your odds of finding safer products. Then you can relax, purchase from your trusted companies, and forget about it. Continue reading
Hanford Nuclear Reservation Tanks Leaking Radioactive Waste Underground
Six underground tanks that hold a brew of radioactive and toxic waste at the nation’s most contaminated nuclear site are leaking, US federal and state officials said Friday, prompting calls for an investigation from a key senator.
Washington Gov. official J.Inslee said the leaking material poses no immediate risk to public safety or the environment because it would take a while — perhaps years — to reach groundwater. Continue reading
Global agreement to tackle mercury
The European Commission welcomed the successful conclusion of the multilateral negotiations to address the global threat posed to human health and the environment by mercury. This follows the decision of the Governing Council of UNEP in February 2009 to develop a global legally binding instrument on mercury and the subsequent creation of an International Negotiating Committee to conclude on the text of a mercury Treaty that held its final meeting this week. The EU was a key driver for the launch of this negotiating process. Continue reading
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