Environment Press Releases

Effective Titration Solutions Catalyst for Success

Johnson Matthey Catalysts successfully analyzed industrial catalysts using METTLER TOLEDO’s new G20 Compact Titrator in May 2009. As a result of the beta-test, they purchased three units for its research laboratory after benefitting from the intuitive user interface, ease of use and storage of up to five different user methods.

FRA Welcomes DR Congo Forestry Protection Decision

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is welcoming the decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to entrust the management of a large section of its forest land to a Canadian company.

Russian URALCHEM and Latvian Riga Commercial Port to Build a New Terminal on the Baltic Sea

The terminal will be built using latest technologies and the transshipment and storage of fertilisers will be made in enclosed facilities, providing environmental protection and safety for the residents of Riga.

Solid Waste Management Market Growth Ramping up in India

LogoDynamic industrial growth along with surging urbanization will propel Indian solid waste management market to grow at a CAGR of 7% during 2011-2015, says RNCOS in its latest research.

New UK Woodland Carbon Code Could Boost Tree Planting, Says FRA

According to Forestry Research Associates (FRA), announcements from the UK Forestry Commission indicating the release of a new Woodland Carbon Code could lead to greater investment in tree planting in the United Kingdom.

TimeLink Honors Earth Day by Going Green

LogoTime Link, a leading Enterprise Workforce Management provider will take another giant step towards exercising its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by Going Green in celebration of Earth Day - April 22nd.

FRA Reports on New Plantation Investment Opportunity

Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which offers research and analysis consultancy services for the forestry industry, is pleased to support the launch of a new ‘Bamboo Bond’ by Eco Planet Bamboo.

Greenwood Management Reports Surge of Interest in Brazilian Forestry Investment

Sustainable forestry investment firm "Greenwood Management" has revealed that it received a surge of interest in its Brazilian forestry plantations following the growing investment uncertainty in the Eurozone.

Free Biomass Workshop Offered in Honesdale

The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth, announced today that it is holding a free workshop on how to produce and use biomass fuel.

Key Environmental Policies Boosting US Analytical Instruments Market

LogoWith industries such as chemical and pharmaceutical making significant investment in testing, the US analytical instruments market will be worth US$ 6.6 Billion in 2011, says RNCOS in its latest research.

FRA Welcomes Positive Forestry News from EU

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has has welcomed the positive announcements from the European Union about the state of the world’s forests.

China Becomes Highest Spending BC Timber Market - FRA

According to Forestry Research Associates, China has taken over from the US as the largest consumer of wood from British Columbia in Canada.

Domestic Paper Industry Wants US to Promote the Waste Paper Quality

LogoRecently, an article published by president of Moore & Associates Bill Moore reveals that quality of American waste paper is declining.

World Centric Named One of America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs 2011 by Bloomberg Businessweek

World Centric, a leading supplier of foodservice and retail compostable products, has been named among the top social entrepreneurs of 2011 by Bloomberg Businessweek. Since its inception in 2004 as a non-profit and now as a for-profit since 2009, World Centric remains committed to reducing environmental impact to the planet and offers consumers a more responsible choice in place of traditional plastics and Styrofoam(tm). World Centric, which will celebrate its most successful year to date, is happy to be recognized nationally as a social enterprise that is more concerned with doing good rather than just profits.

Indonesia Makes Positive Steps to Boost Forest Community Rights

Forestry Research Associates, the sustainable forestry research organization, has backed moves by Indonesia to renew commitments to forestry protection.

TI Initiates 'Grow Green' Project

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.(TI), committed to the Grow Green initiative, has carried out a massive Tree Plantation Drive across India, achieving itself a target of planting over 1 lac Multi Purpose Trees at various locations across the country.

Kimberly-Clark Forestry Commitment Should Encourage Others, Says FRA

Forestry Research Associated has welcomed an announcement that personal hygiene products giant Kimberly-Clarke has expanded its membership of the World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest & Trade Network.

WMRAS & NEA Launched Inaugural Solid Waste Management Event in Asia

Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) and National Environment Agency (NEA) launched a brand new trade event, WasteMET Asia, an exhibition and conference in solid waste management and environmental technology. Co-located with Singapore International Water Week and World Cities Summit in July 2012, the inaugural event is proud to have International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) as a strategic partner. WasteMET Asia is also supported by Economic Development Board, International Enterprise Singapore, JTC Corporation, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, and SPRING Singapore.

Lee Hortman of Gray & Creech Releases Podcast on Water Contamination

Vice President Of Operations At Gray & Creech Water Systems Discusses Drinking Water Components And Why Filtered Water Is Best

Measurement of Oxygen Concentration in Blanketing and Inerting Operations

Gaseous oxygen measurement with amperometric sensors is the most direct and easiest solution for protection against oxidation and explosion.

ReportsnReports.com: Biodegradable Plastics Market: by Types (Starch, PLA, PHA, PCL, and PBS), Applications, Regulations, Prices, Trends & Forecast (2011 - 2016)

The increasing demand for renewable and bio-based materials and shift in consumer preference to eco-friendly packaging are driving the market for global biodegradable plastics. The global biodegradable plastics market in terms of volume (‘000, metric tons) is expected to grow from 664 thousand metric tons in 2010 to 2330 thousand metric tons in 2016 at an estimated CAGR of 20.24% from 2011 to 2016.

FRA Welcomes Sustainable Forestry Initiative Pilot Bioenergy Project

Forestry Research Associates has announced its support for the new woody biomass procurement project, launched by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

2012 RFP Season Is Here! Do You Know Your Green Info?

It’s that time again – Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are already hitting the street. From coast to coast and around the world, hotel staff are sharpening their pencils and filling out select paperwork from a mountain of NBTA forms with the hope of winning business.

Tree Service of LA Offers Advice on Trees and Power Lines

According to an expert of Premiere Tree Services of Los Angeles, If tree limbs grow into a power line they can create all sorts of problems.

Sparians Bowling Boutique & Bistro Serves up Easter Sunday Brunch With a Side of Bowling

Sparians Bowling Boutique & Bistro, the Triangle’s only bowling boutique and bistro, will be offering an Easter Brunch on April 24th, from 10:30am – 3:30pm. The Bistro at Sparians is a full-scale restaurant serving American favorites with an upscale twist.