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Ten Principles of Sustainable, Cost-Effective Design

Design-for-sustainability demands a holistic approach analyzing operational efficiency, safety, operating function, productivity, material use, ease of operation, and maintenance.

The Backyard Wind Turbine
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Thanks to tax incentives that make backyard wind more economical, most small wind turbines going into service today are professionally built and installed.

New Standard for Eco-Efficiency

NSF International has devised a new eco-efficiency protocol, NSF Protocol 352 (NSF P352), for the validation and verification of eco-efficiency analyses.

Aluminum Recycling on the Upswing

The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) say aluminum cans are experiencing the highest recycling rate of any beverage container at 54.2%.

Companies Have a Tough Time Getting Sustainable

A recent IBM global corporate social-responsibility (CSR) survey of senior business executives shows a lot of companies are having trouble attaining the sustainability goals they set for themselves.

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Efficiency loss and capture in gearbox and motor coupling

Make a large impact  on system efficiencies through gearbox and motor – whether in new designs or  existing machines.

Sheet feeder for plastic recycling
Plastic Film & Sheet Recycling

Thomas Embley of Precision AirConvey and Mark Richardson of Plasmac, Ltd., demonstrate the latest in plastic film and sheet recycling equipment to Jessica Shapiro of MD. 6:25

Blending Soybean Oil and Fuel Oil Will Help Keep Houses Warm and Reduce Sulphur Emissions and U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil

Blending soybean oil and fuel oil will help keep houses warm and reduce sulphur emissions and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Battery-Powered Italian Plane, the SkySpark Project, Flies 155 mph

Battery-powered Italian plane, the SkySpark Project, flies 155 mph.

New Sustainable Package is a Grabber

Machine maker Hartness International and film supplier RKW recently devised a new package called Grab Pack comprised of a pre-formed web of printed, inexpensive shrinkable polyethylene film.

Eco-Friendly Countertops

Though it looks like ordinary stone kitchen countertop, a new line of material contains 75% recycled content.

Recycling plastics at local facilities.
Recycling Plastics

Stephen Hawksworth of PTI Recycling Systems and Craig Barrows of Plastic Technology Inc. talk about a new initiative in PET plastic recycling through the creation of distributed recycling plants across the nation. 12:54

Zeta Communities build prefabricated “green” homes that generate as much energy as they use.

Zeta Communities build prefabricated “green” homes that generates as much energy as they use

Sustainable Engineering 9/10/2009

Kitchen countertop  line contains 75% recycled content; Coca-Cola Co. says its new PlantBottle is fully recyclable; LF1B LED light strips provide a bright 62.5 Lumens/W.

DC Motors - Your Complete DC Motor Drive Systems

With the largest consolidated portfolio of miniature and micro motor drive system technologies, MicroMo specializes in the design...

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