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Fujitsu to Use 100% Biodegradable Materials for Packing TapeTokyo, Japan - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will shift completely to the use of biodegradable plant-based materials for the manufacture of embossed carrier tape, used for packing large-scale integrated circuit chips (LSIs) when shipping them on reels. Fujitsu expects an 11% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions by employing biodegradable plant-based materials to produce embossed carrier tape, in place of polystyrene, a material which was conventionally used in the industry. |
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Province may be next in nation-wide movement to ban genetically engineered cropsOttawa, Canada - The Council of Canadians applauds the decision of the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly to hold committee hearings into the pros and cons of genetically engineered (GE) products. |
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Massive boost for North West recyclingManchester, England - A record 100m pounds will be invested into recycling and waste initiatives in the Greater Manchester area, in what is to be the single biggest waste disposal contract award in Europe. The funding will be used to improve waste management services and facilities. |
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Alexander Cave Donated to The Nature ConservancyNashville, Tennessee - A Perry County cave, which serves as a baby bat nursery, has been donated to The Nature Conservancy by a Florida businessman. |
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San Francisco May Charge Shoppers For Plastic BagsSan Francisco, CA - The city's environmental commission is expected to ask the mayor and board of supervisors Tuesday to consider a 17-cent-per-bag charge on paper and plastic grocery bags. |
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Sweeping weed ban: A win for Aussie farmersCanberra, Australia - Farmers around the country and the Australian environment will benefit from a federal government decision to close a quarantine loophole that allowed the legal import of thousands of serious weeds. |
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Celebrities Join Intel, eBay in ‘’Signing Up’’ to Preserve the Environment;Santa Clara, CA - Actor and filmmaker Robert Redford and Aerosmith's front man Steven Tyler joined Intel Corporation CEO Craig R. Barrett and eBay CEO and President Meg Whitman in "signing up" to preserve the environment by autographing two PCs for charitable auction on eBay. |
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Consumers benefit from organic potato breakthroughNewcastle upon Tyne, UK - Shoppers throughout Europe are enjoying a greater variety of organic potatoes at more affordable prices, thanks to researchers who have completed a major international study. |
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England meets recycling targetLondon, England - The rate of recycling carried out in England during 2004 was the highest ever - meeting national targets of 17% - according to the latest figures. |
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African rat sniffs out landminesVilanculos, Mozambique - A giant African rat has become man's second best friend as it joins forces with the dog to sniff out landmines in Mozambique. |
evironmental news headlines
- Dutch city kept warm by hot-water mines
- Newly-discovered fungus strips pollutants from oil
- Brazilian Air Force Flies Penguins South
- Hundreds of New Marine Species Found
- Wind, Solar Tax Credits Extended in $700 Billion Bail-Out
- Raglan leading the way towards an eco-friendly society
- Mitsubishi Electric to Start Plastics Recycling Plant
- Calgary team shows how to scrub CO2 from the air
- Black rhinos released into wild
- California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals
- Interbike: Cool urban bikes
- Judge overturns decision on gray wolves
- Wind power dollars pour into west Texas economy
- First solar panels installed on Vatican roof
- German churches repent for green sins in bid to cut carbon footprint
- Bulgaria launches CO2 registry to kick off trade
- Sahara Solar Scheme Could Power Poor West Africa
- Hoteliers go green to save the planet
- To slow global warming, install white roofs
- Chrysler to Sell Electric Cars in U.S. as Early as 2010
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