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Invention to Make Water Recycling Faster, Cheaper

Ashley Schiller, June 12th, 2008

California scientist Meng Lean has invented a new water filtration method that is cheaper and can recycle about five times faster than today's system, according to ABC7. The water is not safe for drinking but can be used for activities such as agriculture. The system involves a spiral filtration system. Water is funneled through lightweight disks as they spin, separating dirt ... read more

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ECO2 Plastics Receives $6.5 Million in Funding

Ashley Schiller, June 12th, 2008

The California-based company ECO2 Plastics has just raised $6.5 million in funding from Trident Capital and a group of small investors led by Thompson Hutton reports VentureBeat. ECO2 Plastics recycles using a unique, patented process. Unlike traditional recycling companies which use billions of gallons of water a year, the company uses none. Rather, a biodegradable solvent and liquid carbon dioxide ... read more

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Sustainability Reporting Finally Tied to Higher Corporate Margins

Francine Hardaway, June 12th, 2008

More and more evidence is coming out that sustainable practices can make companies more profitable in addition to saving the planet. For the first time, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms has tied The Food, Beverage, and Consumer products Industry - Achieving Superior Financial Performance in a Challenging Economy - 2008,” from GMA and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The analysis was based ... read more

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