WASHINGTON, June 6, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Business leaders surveyed by AT Kearney, the global management consultancy, have more confidence in South Africa as an investment destination than they do in many western European countries and emerging powerhouses like Chile and Malaysia. One reason is Pretoria’s much lauded renewable energy program which in the view of London-based risk [...]
HERSHEY, Pa., June 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Hershey Company (HSY) was recognized today for its continuing commitment to environmental stewardship by Newsweek in its 2014 Green Rankings. Out of the top U.S. 500 companies named, Hershey placed 46, moving up 210 spots from the last ranking, in 2012. “At Hershey, environmental stewardship is simply good [...]
BENTONVILLE, Ark. April, 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Walmart announced plans today to purchase energy-efficient LED ceiling lighting fixtures for new supercenters in the United States, stores in Asia and Latin America, and Asda locations in the United Kingdom. The new fixtures will use 40 percent less energy than lighting sources historically used in stores, and will [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, April, 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Hanwha Q CELLS, an international solar developer, manufacturer and solutions provider, commemorated the historic completion of the first utility scale solar project constructed on an active EPA Superfund site. Hanwha Q CELLS was joined by project partners including the US EPA, Vertellus Specialties Inc., Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana [...]
Hong Kong, Apr 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – More than 18,000 buyers from 112 countries and regions took part in the sixth HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), which concluded today. The four-day exhibition (6-9 April) drew nearly 1,100 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record for the fair. - Global [...]
CINCINNATI, Mar 31, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - The leader in stain and odor removers has announced an eco-friendly line of plant-based stain and odor removers, Nature’s Miracle® Green Leaf™. As a trusted provider of enzyme-based cleaning solutions, Nature’s Miracle Green Leaf plant-derived cleaners are environmentally friendly, inside and out. Green Leaf was created with our [...]
Rochester, MN, Mar 28, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - GSky Plant Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce its latest Green Wall installation at a major medical provider in Minnesota. It is currently undergoing an expansion to include more wellness offerings and services for patients to help improve their overall health and wellness. To complement the its [...]
REGINA, SK, Mar 28, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - Having already provided 160,000 hours of employment to locals in developing countries, tentree announced today that the Canadian lifestyle apparel company has officially planted their first million trees. By partnering with international non-profit organizations, tentree is stepping up to become a major part of reforestation efforts in [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C., Mar 27, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Today, 1 in 6 Americans is hungry. Yet the current food insecurity problem pales in comparison to the challenges of the future. The ability to feed a rapidly growing world population was a focal point of educational programs held in Washington, D.C., this week in conjunction with [...]
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio, Mar 26, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - Art museums often serve dual purposes: to display works of art in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, and to preserve those works for future generations. Preservation and maintaining aesthetics are two goals that pose unique challenges, and a flexible lighting system in a gallery environment is crucial to [...]