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Efforts to "green" operating rooms can result in cost savings for hospitals and reduce the environmental impact without compromising patient care, argues an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "The operating room is a disproportionate contributor to health care waste and represents a high-yield target for change," writes Dr. Yoan Kagoma, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, with coauthors. Operating rooms...

MEADVILLE, Pa., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection has levied a $33,065 fine against Herbert L. Hasbrouck and Marion L. Hasbrouck of Oil Creek Township, Crawford County, and Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel Inc. of Titusville, Crawford County, for violations of the Solid Waste Management Act related to the improper handling and disposal of waste tires. "Proper disposal of waste is essential to preserving the quality of Pennsylvania's air,...

Steel – the traditional industry for which the UK city of Sheffield is so well known – could help provide a green alternative for heating the city's homes and businesses, alongside other renewable energy sources. Experts from the University of Sheffield's Faculty of Engineering believe that the many steel plants located just outside the city center could be connected to Sheffield's existing district heating network to provide an extra 20 MW of thermal energy, enough to heat around...

Great Lakes Filters and the Acme Mills Company have partnered with Preferred Filter Recycling of St. Clair Shores to offer industry a complete cradle-to-cradle recycling solution, specifically addressing spent air and liquid filters, residual paint sludge, powdercote over spray, and clean plastic off-fall. Bloomfield Hills, MI (PRWEB) May 07, 2012 Great Lakes Filters and the Acme Mills Company have partnered with Preferred Filter Recycling of St. Clair Shores to offer industry a complete...

DEARBORN, Mich., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 2007 and 2011, Ford reduced its global waste to landfills by 44 percent, or 100 million pounds - 49 percent in North America On a per-vehicle basis, global waste to landfills decreased by 39 percent between 2007 and 2011 - 47 percent in North America Ford is exploring novel technologies, such as using paint solids to generate energy, to reduce the amount of waste it sends to landfills Ford plans to further reduce the amount...

MUMBAI, India, April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Groupe Athena, Inc. (Pink sheets GATA.PK) announced they have released their financial results for the third quarter which ended March 31, 2012. Total revenue for the period was $10,378,928 which is 140% greater than the same period in 2011. Net income rose to $1,184,000 compared to $731,644. For the nine months the company also reported record revenue of $34,558,560 compared to $17,893,325. Net income for the first three quarters of the...

ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Environmental Services, Inc. (OTC: FRDM) was featured today in a newly released GLX Sector Report on the business of waste treatment with focus on two notable growth segments: waste-to-energy (WTE) and waste-to-products (WTP). An excerpt from the Sector Report that best outlines the essence of the information reads as follows: Firms in the waste-to-energy segment take the waste that they treat and create usable energy from...

Anaerobic Digestion Says: According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, “Investment in biomass and waste-to-energy is projected to increase from $14bn in 2010 to $80bn by 2020”. Among the greatest beneficiaries are processes such as Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and other innovative waste conversion technologies that can manage organics sustainably and achieve a greater rate of landfill diversion. London, UK (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Cascadia Capital, specialist investment bankers,...

Pike Research studies show rising proportions of end-of-life electronics are causing huge problems in terms of disposal. Buying refurbished electronics from Belmont Technology Remarketing is a cost-effective and healthy way to combat the issue. Elk Grove Village, IL (PRWEB) January 07, 2012 As the old year is finished and a new year is upon us, many eyes are set upon shiny new phones, cutting edge notebooks and ultra-fast laptops. Out with the old and in with the new! It is undeniable...

Korea Incinerator co., Ltd was established as an environment expert in 1985, and has continuously pioneered incineration technology, and marketing for over 25 years. (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 Korea Incinerator co., Ltd was established as an environment expert in 1985, and has continuously pioneered incineration technology, and marketing for over 25 years. We have built about 2,000 incinerators around the country including small-size, medium-size incinerators to provide reliable...