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Spotlight on Award Winners: Advanced Micro Devices 25x20 Energy Efficiency Initiative

Spotlight on Award Winners: Advanced Micro Devices 25×20 Energy Efficiency Initiative

June 28, 2016 by Staff Writer

“This is an ambitious, cross-organizational approach to problem solving. The life cycle product footprint for carbon emissions reduction is demonstrable. AMD demonstrated real world advancements in this space.” –Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards judge AMD develops microprocessors, the “brains” of computing devices, with a focus on designing ones ... Read more »

Vegetarian Diets Promoted for Farmed Fish

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 by Bill Opalka

Vegetarian diets are being promoted as an alternative to feed farmed fish in an effort to lessen the strain on over-fished oceans. Researchers and entrepreneurs are seeking sustainable ways to supply food pellets that aren’t made from wild fish. As reported in KQED Quest, millions of tons of anchovies, sardines ... Read more »

Superbugs Invade Tourist Sites

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 by Bill Opalka

New research shows a rise in river superbugs at tourist sites worldwide. The annual visits are being blamed for the spread of antibiotic resistance to one of the most pristine locations in Asia. Experts from Newcastle University, UK, and the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi (IIT-Delhi), sampled water and sediments at seven ... Read more »

Standards & Compliance Briefing: FTA Altoona, Energy Star, LEED

October 2, 2012January 24, 2019 by Leon Walker

Proterra’s EcoRide BE35 battery-electric zero-emission commercial transit bus has become the first heavy-duty electric transit bus to pass the Federal Transit Administration’s Altoona bus testing. The testing process simulates 12 years of vehicle life and performance of transit buses. The EcoRide BE35 also tested at the highest fuel economy (22 ... Read more »

Energy Managers: Efficiency Not Taken Seriously by Top Brass

January 31, 2012February 1, 2012 by Leon Walker

Some 31 percent of British energy managers say energy efficiency is not being taken seriously by their bosses, according to a report by Siemens. But the feeling is not replicated at boardroom level – 83 percent of directors believe that energy management matters are being paid enough attention, according to ... Read more »

Environmental Leader Launches Enterprise Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Intelligence Service

June 27, 2011April 13, 2022 by Sarah Roberts

Environmental Leader has quietly rolled out a new subscription product over the last few weeks – EL PRO. EL PRO is the culmination of many, many months of preparation in building a subscription product that will deliver an additional layer of the data, analysis news and insights that environmental, energy ... Read more »

Green Interiors Focus of Latest Issue of EL Insights

March 9, 2011March 9, 2011 by Sarah Roberts

The air in offices, stores and hotels can be two to five times more polluted, and in some cases 100 times more polluted, than air outdoors. Improvements to indoor environments can cut down on employee sick days and create a more amenable environment for customers or clients. Beyond immediate health ... Read more »

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Marketplace Projections in Latest EL Insights

February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 by Sarah Roberts

Stories about hybrid and electric cars have become ubiquitous in the U.S. media. Several high-profile vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, have recently been launched. At the same time, more and more corporations are announcing their adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. The benefits vary between vehicle types, but ... Read more »

Environmental Leader’s Insider Knowledge Report Released

February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 by Sarah Roberts

Environmental Leader’s Insider Knowledge Report: Lessons Learned from Corporate Environmental, Sustainability and Energy Decision-Makers Environmental Leader has released the inaugural edition of its Insider Knowledge Report, which provides lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers. 150 professionals contributed to the free report including executives from Ford, Bank of ... Read more »

Global Bioplastics Market to Surpass $11 Billion by 2015

February 3, 2011February 3, 2011 by Sarah Roberts

In 2010 the global market for bioplastics achieved estimated sales of $2.74 billion, according to the latest issue of EL Insights. This value is expected to grow by 32.4% a year from 2011 to 2015, reaching an estimated value of $11.14 billion in 2015. This is a preview of EL ... Read more »

Renewable Energy in China, India To Hit $53.0 Billion, $14.4 Billion Respectively by 2016

December 17, 2010December 17, 2010 by Sarah Roberts

By 2016 the total renewable energy market in China and India will be $53.0 billion and $14.4 billion respectively, according to the latest issue of EL Insights. China and India are the world’s two most populous countries. Both have booming economies that are rapidly growing. From 2000 to 2008 China ... Read more »

US Corporate Recycling Market to Hit $79 Billion by 2015

December 6, 2010December 14, 2010 by Sarah Roberts

The U.S. Corporate Recycling market is projected to reach $47.1 billion in 2010 and grow to $79.1 billion in 2015, according to the latest issue of EL Insights. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 10.9% during this time period. As America’s desire for convenient and disposable products has ... Read more »

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