Renewable Energy & Sustainability

SmartBrief on Sustainability

News about the future of sustainable business

SmartBrief on Sustainability

Eco-label aims to improve the construction business

5/23/2013

  • GreenBiz.com

An eco-label called JUST aims to increase transparency in the building-materials business by providing buyers with information about suppliers' social justice, labor and social responsibility practice… Read More

Wind Energy SmartBrief

The latest wind energy news and information

Wind Energy SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Wind Energy Association

EU needs a more consistent energy policy, execs say

5/22/2013

  • Platts

The heads of eight big European energy companies issued a joint statement calling for more consistent and transparent energy policies in the region. "The current lack of visibility on energy policies … Read More

RFA SmartBrief

News on ethanol and other biofuels

RFA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Renewable Fuels Association

Analyst: Ethanol production won't slow in months ahead

5/23/2013

  • Bloomberg Businessweek

The reported decrease in ethanol supplies for the fourth consecutive week means levels have reached lows typically seen at the end of the summer driving season, according to Jerry Gidel, Rice Dairy's … Read More

PERC SmartBrief

Propane industry news

PERC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Propane Education & Research Council

Check your grill for propane leaks with dish soap

5/23/2013

  • Washington Post, The

With the arrival of grilling season, it's important to remember safety checks, observers say. An easy way to test for propane leaks is to apply a solution of water and dish soap to connections between… Read More

A&WMA SmartBrief

Air and waste news for environmental professionals

A&WMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Air & Waste Management Association

Waste-disposal firms reaping billions annually from U.S. shale drilling

5/21/2013

  • Times-Picayune (New Orleans), The

The U.S. shale-drilling industry is spending as much as $30 billion each year on waste-disposal efforts, said Michael Hoffman, managing director at Wunderlich Securities. "There's clearly a need to ma… Read More

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