Environment
'Energy recovery, quality air solutions' at Energy Event
A major feature of the Atlas Copco Compressors stand at The Energy Event 2010 will, says the company, be its Carbon Zero range of air compressors These compressors are equipped with advanced heat recovery systems capable of recovering 100% of electrical energy input. Other energy-efficient solutions on show will include the redesigned, small footprint GA 5-15 VSD compressor range, the latest additions to the FD family of refrigerant dryers and details of free health check air audits. ...
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ABB swappage scheme aids ISO14001 compliance
The new ABB swappage scheme is supported by a recycling programme that this year recycled 13t of waste variable speed drives, recovering more than 90% of their component materials by weight The ABB swappage scheme offers at least 17.5% off the list price of a new ABB drive and will swap out incumbent drives from any manufacturer. The ABB recycling programme, now in its eighth year, takes these scrapped drives and recycles them according to the WEEE Directive, even though drives are...
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Coalition moves on Courtauld 2...
The new coalition Government showed its support for Courtauld Commitment 2 when new Environment Minister, Lord Henley, attended the inaugural meeting of signatories in London
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It's NBA versus CAT in bullfight over emissions...
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) has hit back at what it describes as 'inaccurate and misleading' allegations by the National Beef Association (NBA). So who's talking bull then?
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Carbon footprint certificate for 'green' crate...
EXCLUSIVE Many people would be surprised to learn a plastics manufacturer is claiming environmental merit for its products. However, LINPAC Allibert, has conducted a lifecycle carbon footprint assessment of the 'Maxinest' tray, to show some plastic is green.
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