New environmental standard for wipers (UL 2883) released by UL Environment

GreenCE, Inc. has launched the industry's first comprehensive LEED v4 specification program for building product manufacturers. Recently, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its new LEED v4 rating systems, the most widely used green building programs in the world. The new LEED certification program utilizes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) to design healthier and more efficient buildings.

The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) is pleased to announce that Silver-Line Plastics, the first North American plastic pipe producer to be certified to PPFA's "Sustainable Manufacturing Conformity Assessment Program for Plastic Piping Components" (SM-CAP), has added its Ft. Pierce, FL facility to the certification. All of Silver-Line's manufacturing facilities (NC, OK, & FL) have now earned certification. The program certifies reductions in a manufacturer's year-over-year environmental footprint by careful analysis and measurement of resource use.

NATO's integrated logistics service agency, the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) and Ecolog, the solutions provider in customized life support and logistics solutions, have been closely cooperating on projects supporting the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan for more than a decade now.

Alcantara, the Italian provider of high-tech luxury materials for vehicle interiors, continued its commitment to the environment in 2014 by organizing a ground-breaking symposium on automotive sustainability.

Initiation of US$50mil expansion set to advance innovations in sustainable polyurethanes and drive sustainability opportunities with "closed-loop" processing

Custom engineered seals offered to Supermileage® teams

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG) is proud to announce the launch of the First Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum which will take place 17-18 February 2015 in the capital city of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.

At Meisel we recognize it is our corporate social responsibility to be mindful of our ecological footprint. With our planet's sustainability in consideration, we seek out supplies made from recycled materials and products that are recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable.

As part of our green initiative, Meisel recently implemented electronic shipping documents for all international orders. By default, international shipping can require up to five paper copies of the order's commercial invoice. This invoice helps custom agents in other countries determine the amount of taxes and duties to collect on the shipment.

Specialty packaging manufacturer J.L. Clark has been awarded a 2014 Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award. J.L. Clark was one of just 24 Illinois companies and organizations to be honored for their significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future and improving the economy. Sustainability is rooted in J.L. Clark's history and continues to be an important part of their Strategic Position.

The meaning behind the phrase "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", at first glance, may be taken for granted. In actuality, it is more than just a clever catchphrase, but describes a process to achieve a successful Sustainability Program.