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Adage Graphics Selects DURST as New Eco-Friendly Printer, Price Cutter
All the inks used by the DURST, including white, are VOC-free. That means that they do not contain volatile organic compounds such as hydrocarbons, ketones, or formaldehyde. In other words, they are safe for the environment. By printing the inks directly onto a substrate, instead of onto paper which is then adhered to the substrate, the amount of media used is reduced. Production time is also reduced so more units can be turned around in less time, further reducing costs.
18Mar2009 | ecofriendly | 0 comments | ContinuedHere’s a hot idea: SVSU creates solar oven to sanitize compost
The oven, built of plywood and fiberglass insulation, is powered by a funnel-like array of reflective mylar that focuses sunlight into the top of the box through a window of double-paned glass.
The contraption is angled toward the sun with brackets and mounted on a cart with wheels, so it can be adjusted throughout the day.
Altogether, the oven cost about $300 to build. Roekle is working on a portable, low-cost unit that could be used at campgrounds, instead of propane and charcoal.
Brady Australia releases Re-form eco-friendly sorbent
According to Brady Australia, the Re-form sorbent is constructed to provide higher absorbency, allowing for less wastage.
A sorbent is a material for adsorbing liquids or gases. The Re-form sorbent is said to be cost-effective, and suited for lean programmes and eco-friendly initiatives. The eco-friendly sorbent comes in pads, rolls and socs.
MIT builds solar-powered race car that runs all day
A group of researchers at MIT have developed an out-of-the-ordinary new race car, one that isnt dependent on gasoline. Thats right, the team has built a car that runs on solar power .
The car, dubbed Eleanor , can reportedly maintain a cruising speed of 55 miles-per-hour and run all day — if the sun is shining, according to MIT. To get that kind of power from sunlight, researchers have designed the car with six square meters of monocrystalline silicon solar cells and an improved electronic systems.
4Mar2009 | ecofriendly | 2 comments | ContinuedEco friendly promotional products keep you green
Think carefully about what you want to achieve with the item as this may change the parameters of what you choose. One set of items that a lot of companies find useful to use in their campaigns is our recycled promotional items. These products ensure that you not only promote your brand, but reinforce an image of caring about the world. We have a variety of products made from items such as recycled tyres, old CD cases or recycled cardboard. Our full range can be found within our category, and if you want an eco friendly version of a product not listed then be sure to give one of our sales team a call.
19Feb2009 | ecofriendly | 3 comments | ContinuedGo Organic With Serena and Lily Bedding Collection
The organic twist has caught more and more people all over the world by surprise. Many are using organic products and the manufacturers, like Serena and Lily, have been gladly meeting the demands of consumers. The safety of your babies is the main focus of these organic companies. Most of the time, these babies are more sensitive and prone to skin allergies and irritation to other chemicals compared to grown-ups. Organic bedding is considered to be a good option for mothers. Serena and Lily baby bedding is one example of organic beddings.
19Feb2009 | ecofriendly | 1 comment | ContinuedBeauty goes green
Green products can be broken down into two basic categories
1. Products that have been manufactured and packaged using the cleanest and greenest energy, manufacturing practices, and packaging possible. Look for:
* Companies using sustainable energy sources such as wind power.
* Packaging made using recycled materials and/or printed with soy ink. Choose containers that can be recycled or re-used and re-filled.
NYC Moms Strike It Rich With Eco-Friendly Products
“Sticky toys, dirty, disgusting residue-filled bottles,” Rosenthal said.
“Just wanted a solution to clean safer, better and more effectively,” Rubinstein said. “What was in her baby bottle … that milk odor and milk residue, I felt never went away.”
26Nov2008 | ecofriendly | 1 comment | ContinuedBASF to focus on ecofriendly products and processes
“With all our products and processes, the focus is on eco friendliness and economy”, says Thomas Sattler, responsible for BASF’s global leather business.
“Our customers, also those in South Asia, expect and demand ecological products that meet their individual requirements. It is gratifying that environmental protection and sustainable development are becoming more and more important. We are aware of our responsibility in this regard and have positioned ourselves accordingly.”
25Nov2008 | ecofriendly | 0 comments | ContinuedEcoFriendly product:Paper made from banana pulp
`Athulya’, one of the firms which took part in the exhibition, uses its profit for the rehabilitation of the physically challenged children of the employees in the Tata Tea estate.
20Nov2008 | ecofriendly | 0 comments | Continued