Environmental Protection and Preservation http://www.greenprogress.com Green Progress provides current news and resources on environmental technology and green innovations that can improve our quality of life by ensuring that our health and environment are protected. www.greenprogress.com en-us Environmental Protection and Preservation Green Progress rss@greenprogress.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:02:55 MST New Bio-Plastic, Compostable Sushi Trays Give Sushi Chefs Sustainable Presentation Options http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1796&ref=rss Excellent Packaging & Supply, an innovator and wholesale distributor of sustainable, biodegradable, and nature-based packaging for foodservice and other applications, has added Ingeo biopolymer-based sushi trays to its line of nature-based foodservice products. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:32:42 MST 2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities Now Available from EPA http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1793&ref=rss For the first time, comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) data reported directly from large facilities and suppliers across the country are now easily accessible to the public through EPA’s GHG Reporting Program. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:41:12 MST Battery Industry Presses Ahead with Voluntary Recycling Program http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1791&ref=rss Presidents of Duracell, Energizer, Kodak, Panasonic and Rayovac, the five major battery producing companies, met in San Francisco on 13 December 2011 to review progress and reaffirm their commitment to the successful launch of an industry led, voluntary primary battery collection and recycling program in 2013. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:43 MST U.S. EPA approves new water quality standards for Chicago River System http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1789&ref=rss The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved the State of Illinois' new and revised water quality standards for five segments of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:15:53 MST U.S. EPA adds Global Tech Giants Google, Ingram Micro as Green Power Partners http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1788&ref=rss Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency is releasing its list of the top organizations using the most renewable electricity in North America. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:18:56 MST Aluminum Can Recycling Rate Reaches Highest Level in More than a Decade http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1777&ref=rss The US recycling rate for aluminum beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58,1% of all cans recycled last year—a rate that is more than double that of any other beverage container, the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced today. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Tue, 31 May 2011 21:39:27 MST EPA Funds 10 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1773&ref=rss The US Environmental Protection Agency is awarding nearly $2,25 million to 10 small companies to support the development of new technologies for protecting the environment and public health. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:36:28 MST Armstrong Recycling Program Reclaims 100 Million Square Feet of Old Ceiling Tiles http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1767&ref=rss Armstrong World Industries has now diverted more than 100 million square feet of old ceiling tiles from landfills through its Ceiling Recycling Program. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:00:42 MST Tesla Launches Battery Recycling Program Throughout Europe http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1762&ref=rss Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its industry-leading battery packs throughout Europe. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:49:43 MST IBM Supercomputers Are Most Energy Efficient in the World http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1751&ref=rss IBM supercomputers are the most energy efficient supercomputers in the world, according to the latest Supercomputing 'Green500 List' announced by The Green 500. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:04:44 MST Study Provides Tools to Better Predict, Assess, and Manage Nuclear Waste Disposal Decisions http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1741&ref=rss Engineering and scientific experts associated with US and New York state energy agencies announced they have developed an improved method of predicting scenarios where people might be exposed to radiation from nuclear waste disposal sites. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 MST Data Centers Can Now Earn Energy Star Label http://www.greenprogress.com/environment_article.php?id=1728&ref=rss The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that stand-alone data centers and buildings that house large data centers can now earn the Energy Star label. rss@greenprogress.com Environmental Protection and Preservation