Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
Why Are Composites Behind the Green Curve?
The composites industry is behind the curve in developing the data needed to demonstrate product benefits to the emerging environmentally conscious market said Cheryl Richards, business development manager of PPG Industries, Inc. in her convention session titled It Takes Big Shoes to Make a Small Footprint. She said there is a new and growing market... »
USDA Gives a Big (Green) Thumbs Up
Many papers and sessions at COMPOSITES 2010 focused on green products and technologies, and a Thursday morning session titled Bio-Based Composites of the Federal BioPreferred Program was no exception. But as you might have gleamed from the name, this session was unique due to a federal program directly reaching out to the composites industry. The... »
A WINDow of Opportunity
When it comes to renewable energy, America seems to be the kid dragging his feet during an intense game of football. President Obama has stated his desire for the U.S. to be ranked at least number two in the world for renewable energy. So far, it’s not even close to that. Small countries such... »
Will Composites Firms Take the LEED by Going Green?
More consumers are asking for environmentally friendly product options, and so savvy manufacturers are creating and marketing new green products. A similar trend is growing in the building and construction industry, where an increasing number of architects and building designers are using sustainable materials and methods to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental... »
Soy Wonder: Funding for Sustainable Composites
The United Soybean Board experienced record traffic at its booth last year, but getting attendees to stop by wasn’t always easy. »
The Fed Prefers Bio-Based Products
The federal government is throwing its weight behind products made with renewable, bio-based materials through the USDA’s BioPreferred program, which includes a mandatory procurement program for Federal agencies and contractors, and a voluntary labeling program. »
Manufacturing Green Products with Cast Polymer and Solid Surface
While most cast polymer manufacturers are struggling to find orders, Monroe Industries is experiencing a surge of momentum. The secret: Make a product that has environmental benefits and then promote it effectively among specifiers and end users. »
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