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| SANYO Energy introduces New Eco-Friendly Products in the Indian Market | 02-NOV-09 |
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| SANYO Energy (S) Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO), is pleased to announce the extension of their eneloop series to include AA-, AAA-, C- and D-sized batteries, and accompanying Universal Charger, as well as expansion of the eneloop universe products to include the ‘eneloop solar light’. The eneloop universe products is a series of products based on the eneloop concept of a lifestyle that values reusing and recycling. |
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| IIT-K develops eco-friendly bio-pesticides | 02-NOV-09 |
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| The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K), has developed eco-friendly biological pesticides, which will be of immense use in organic farming. The IIT students and professors have successfully tested the bio-pesticides in the farms, yielding better and encouraging results. IIT professor, S Padmakar told Business Standard that after two years of research the pesticides had been made from biological extracts like lemon, tulsi, lantana and madar, which had strong anti-bug properties. “The pesticides have yielded best results for potato, guava, tomato, cauliflower, brinjal and some flowering plants. We are still trying to bring down the raw material costs by scouting for cheaper alternatives,” he added. |
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| NTPC to set up 100 Mw eco-friendly plant | 18-OCT-09 |
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| State-owned NTPC will set up a 100-Mw green power plant based on synthesis gas (coal turned into gas) and would appoint consultants for the same by the end of this year. |
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| It's skin season | 10-OCT-09 |
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| With the festive season upon us, leading cosmetics brands have announced some of their new range of products. From “eco-friendly” creams and lotions to special limited-edition ranges of cosmetics to anti-ageing creams with diamond extracts, the options in the world of cosmetics are almost limitless. What’s more, brands like Estee Lauder are also customising part of their range with a special machine that can engrave the name of your loved ones on the products. |
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| Eco-friendly biz practices to create millions of jobs | 24-SEP-09 |
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| With an increasing growth in demand by companies for environmentally sustainable services, millions of job opportunities are in the offing for people having the skill sets related to green services, experts say. |
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| Game for green technology | 20-SEP-09 |
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| Rajesh Janey, president (sales), India and SAARC, NetApp, proudly claims to have purchased no useless gadget to date. To make his point, he tells us about the Yashica FX3 camera which he bought after saving from his first year’s salary. Today, the executive has graduated to more sophisticated technologies including eco-friendly gadgets that leave no carbon imprint. |
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| Transcend launches shock-proof, dust-proof eco-friendly USB flash drive | 24-AUG-09 |
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| To offer a greater selection to suit the diverse needs of different customers, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a global leader in storage and multimedia products, recently released a brand new Anti-Shock USB Flash Drive—the JetFlash® V70. The drive is made out of a durable eco-friendly rubber that makes it highly resistant to survive shock, splashes and dust. Created with sporty outdoor adventurers in mind, the JetFlash® V70 allows users to express their individuality and unique personal style with attractive bright colour schemes. |
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| Railways mull new contract rules for eco-friendly toilets | 11-AUG-09 |
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| Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to install ‘green’ toilets in all its 9,000 trains by 2011-12 have got postponed once again, with the process of tendering for procurement of biotoilets being scrapped last week. A revised tender agreement is likely to be approved by the Railway Board shortly. |
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| Eco-friendly ride | 17-JUL-09 |
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| Everyone is concerned about the environment and wants to do his bit to save the earth. But what do you do if you run, say, a brothel? A Berlin one, Reuters reports, has decided to offer a discount to patrons who arrive on bicycles. Thomas Goetz, the owner of the ‘Maison d’envie’ brothel, says the recession has hit the industry hard. |
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| Bespoke music | 21-JUN-09 |
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| Dr MUKESH AGHI, CEO of Steria, believes that gadgets need to be eco-friendly. He takes care to choose only the most energy-efficient gadgets for home and office. His personal favourite is the music system, custom built to his specifications. |
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