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DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Motor Co., which is turning recycling plastic soda bottles into suede-like fabrics for vehicle interiors, is wading deeper into bio-based materials with soy-based rubber fillers and plastics that can biodegrade in 90 to 120 days -- compared to 1,000 years for conventional petroleum-based plastic.
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COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM -- Although the wings themselves won't waggle, by using tiny jets to emulate the air flow from waggling can cut mid-flight air drag, and save up to 20 percent of airplane fuel use.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- About one-third of all government printing is wasted, and federal employees lack incentives and guidelines to reduce printing waste, according to a new report from Lexmark.
75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make a Difference
There are innumerable green business opportunities for entrepreneurs, according to green scientist and author Glenn Croston, who offers his ideas on potential markets, resources, timelines, costs, challenges and success strategies for 75 eco-friendly businesses.
Croston, himself an entrepreneur, has written five biology and chemistry books. He is also involved in developing entrepreneurial businesses with a focus on green research.
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