TECH FLASH Ensuring the sustainability of sustainability efforts August 28, 2012 Making a product “green” often calls for manufacturing changes—sometimes with unexpected results that must be factored into the equation.Read More
TECH FLASH Odor eater for large manufacturing plants August 28, 2012 A processing plant may be a sustainable operation, but if it stinks, neighbors will not consider it a good member of the community.Read More
TECH FLASH Coca-Cola earns No. 3 spot on EPA’s onsite green power generators August 11, 2012 Landfill gas-to-energy system powers an Atlanta facility.Read More
Green Initiatives: Making the Leap to ROI Kevin T. Higgins August 6, 2012 Plant investments must compete with new product development and other priorities for limited capital, and the challenge is particularly difficult for infrastructure and utility improvements.Read More
It's not so hard to be green Peter Hock August 6, 2012 Managers who keep their minds open to using the right tools will have the greatest success in sustainability improvements.Read More
TECH FLASH Biomass energy to power rice-husking equipment July 24, 2012 The biomass energy project will also feed power into Cambodia’s power grid.Read More
TECH FLASH Putting some light on efficient lighting July 9, 2012 Small and large facilities can cut energy costs with updated lighting.Read More
TECH FLASH Life-cycle analysis study suggests eating less meat July 9, 2012 Depending on location and type of farming, some beef cattle are less of a burden on the environment, but they can’t compete with plant-based foods.Read More
TECH FLASH HCFC22 refrigerants on the way out June 26, 2012 The Montréal Protocol calls for phasing out all refrigerants containing chlorine.Read More
Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference Report Kevin T. Higgins June 8, 2012 The age of transparency has arrived in food and beverage manufacturing, and the reverberations are being felt throughout the industry.Read More
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