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Green Guidance Launched for Glass Manufacturers
New
guidelines have been launched on the NetRegs
website to help smaller glass manufacturing companies understand their
environmental obligations.
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Jeld-Wen
earns Award for Protecting the Environment through Energy Efficiency
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy
(DOE) have named Jeld-Wen as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for its
outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making
and promoting energy-efficient products.
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Alcoa
Continues Commitment to Sustainability With Release of 2002 Sustainability
Report
Alcoa
marked Earth Day 2003 with the release of its 2002 Sustainability Report,
a detailed, data-based review of the company's global, environmental,
social and economic performance.
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Clean
Green Polymers 2003 - 11-12 June, Cologne, Germany
Clean
Green Polymers 2003 is a two day international conference which will focus
on the challenges facing the plastics industry as it responds to growing
environmental concerns and regulation
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PPG's
Automotive Glass Operations Achieve Global Environmental Certification
PPG
Industries has earned ISO-14001 certification for its centralised environmental
management system and a total of 16 automotive glass manufacturing facilities
across North America.
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Five
Vitro Facilities Receive Clean lndustry Certification
Vitro,
S.A. de C.V. announced on 11th March that five of its facilities received
recognition for their environmental efforts from Mr Jose Campillo Garcia,
federal delegate of Mexico's Environmental Protection and Natural Resources
Secretary (Semarnat).
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Iceland's
Environmental Agency Issues Operating Permit for Alcoa's Fjardaal Plant
Iceland's
Environmental Agency issued an Operating Permit on March 14th for Alcoa's
proposed Fjardaal primary aluminium smelter in Eastern Iceland.
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Save
the Planet when you Replace your Windows - GGF Launches new Consumer Leaflet
Yesterday
at the Point Hotel in Edinburgh the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)
launched a new consumer leaflet explaining how the changes to the Building
Standards will affect them and what they need to do in order to comply.
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SIMPLE,
CLEAR POLICY ON ENERGY TAXATION REQUIRED, SAYS UK BUSINESS
Business
is calling for clearer environmental taxation policies from the Government
in a study carried out with assistance from the Pilkington Energy Efficiency
Trust.
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Pilkington
Trust Enables ZEN Project to get off the Ground
A
new source of practical advice for building professionals on sustainable
building practices has taken to the air - or rather the ether - with the
launch of the Zero Emissions Network (ZEN) pages at www.innovationonline.info.
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GTS
Offers More Than Just a Test Certificate! - A Fresh Approach to Environmental
Monitoring
Glass
Technology Services (GTS), the technical arm of British Glass, is continually
evolving its skills and service base to be in tune with the demands of
modern industry - and more particularly in the field of Environmental
Services.
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Red
River College Sets the Bench Mark for 'Green' Architecture
A
college campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is setting the bench mark
for 'green' architecture and historic renovation.
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Putting
the Green in Evergreen
Evergreen
Door manufactured steel door products now comply with a European Directive
on using timber from renewable and well-managed sources.
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Action
Energy launched to help Glass Industry Cut Energy Costs
Action
Energy is a Government initiative introduced by the Carbon Trust, to help
businesses within the glass industry cut their energy costs through the
provision of free, professional advice and assistance.
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Gains
in Global Emissions Reductions Outlined
Alcoa's
2002 Corporate Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) report has been published
online at http://www.alcoa.com/lnk/2002ehsreport.asp
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Timber
Windows have Key Role in Guildford Eco Housing
Factory
finished, high performance timber windows have been supplied by a member
of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) during a refurbishment project
that is to serve as a test bed for environmentally friendly building practices
for Guildford Borough Council.
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