SB Weekly brought to you by sustainable life media   
August 3, 2011      
    News & Tools for Forward Thinking Brands forward email to a friend
     Home       News & Views       Research       Events       Digital Learning       Solutions
      bioplastic
  Mirel - An Antidote to High Oil Prices?
With the price of oil again approaching record highs, government and industry worldwide are pursuing a number of avenues to lessen the impact of higher energy prices. One area that is steadily gaining prominence is the manufacture of biodegradable plastics that are not made from oil-based plastic feedstocks. Mirel, an alternative to standard plastics...
Read More
 
     
         
  ALSO THIS WEEK
divider
      Solution Providers:  
  GE's New LED Bulb To Replace Standard 60-Watts
Due to superior energy efficiency, GE's light-emitting diode (LED) replacement will use a mere 13 watts of electricity, offering homeowners a way to significantly reduce energy costs. In addition, GE says the bulbs will have a life span of more than two decades (based on three hours of use per day).
Read more...





 
  divider  
  Levi's Introduces 'Commuter' Clothing For Urban Cyclists
Arriving in select Levi's Stores this week, the 511 and Trucker Commuter products integrate numerous features for cyclists including reflectivity in the cuffs, water resistance, a reinforced crotch, the use of stretch materials, odor protection, extra utility pockets, longer sleeves and back coverage, and even a specially designed storage system for a U-lock.
Read More...
 
  divider  
  Kryptonite Reduces Plastic Packaging And Costs
The new packaging does away with hard plastic shells commonly used with so many consumer products. The result is a much lighter shipping weight and reduced environmental and financial costs.
Read More...
 
divider
GoodGuide Toolbar Offers Online Shoppers Quick Reference to Product Info
Due to superior energy efficiency, GE's light-emitting diode (LED) replacement will use a mere 13 watts of electricity, offering homeowners a way to significantly reduce energy costs. In addition, GE says the bulbs will have a life span of more than two decades (based on three hours of use per day).
Read more...
divider
Do you want to share your insights, observations and points of view regularly with the readers of Sustainable Design Weekly? To be considered as a contributor, please email our editorial department with your relevant credentials, several column ideas and 1 writing sample. Please review our editorial guidelines before submitting.
         
     
  Sustainable Life Media is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable processes, practices and products. We bring you top stories related to the what, who and how of environmental and social innovation, and help you connect with thought leaders, peers, partners and solutions providers that can help you quickly reach your goals.   facebook icon   Twitter Icon   Linked In icon  
         
  Terms of Use      Privacy      Unsubscribe     Contact  
 
This work is licensed under a CreativeCommons License. Copyright Sustainable Life Media Inc. 2011