Tag Archives: pollutants
Perspective: Packaging Materials vs. Stonehenge
- Monday, 29 June 2015 15:38
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The driving force within our copper infused packaging materials, has a long history, like that of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is a sight to behold. So much history and so many questions in what appears to be an unassuming structure compared to modern day buildings. Now investigators have found new, literal, layers to add to the mysterious edifice.
Outgassing
- Tuesday, 10 March 2015 19:22
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On March 1, 2015 -- 60 Minutes ran a report on Lumber Liquidators laminated flooring outgassing formaldehyde. The outgassing remains at levels that exceed California Air Resources Board acceptable limits. Said limits, adopted by congress in the Formaldehyde Standards Act of 2010, will take effect across the country this year.
Renewable Energy: The Greener Apple
- Tuesday, 17 February 2015 20:44
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Apple recently announced that it will partner with First Solar to build a 1300 acre $850M solar farm. The farm will produce enough energy to power all of Apple’s California operations, its corporate campus and 52 Apple Stores. This is part of a growing trend of some of the world’s largest companies committing to renewable energy.
Apple and other sources have released many statements announcing the nearly $850 million deal. Apple does not plan to stop there though. Previous reports suggest that Apple will continue find ways for their supply chain to go green.