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Bayer part of energy-efficient buildings consortium
PITTSBURGH (Sept. 3, 11:15 a.m. ET) --  Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a member of a Pennsylvania State University-led consortium that will receive a five-year, $129 million grant primarily from the Department of Energy. September 3, 2010
Recycling network handles e-scrap for Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (Sept. 1, 11:35 a.m. ET) -- The Institution Recycling Network handled 414 tons of scrap electronics for the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium in the first year of its contract. IRN said materials received from the consortium are deconstructed and data destroyed before the scrap is separated into glass, metal and plastic components. The commodities are then recycled regionally, with more than 95 percent of the weight being recycled. September 1, 2010
U.S., Chinese scientists gather for battery research
BATAVIA, ILL. (Sept. 1, 11:20 a.m. ET) -- About 100 U.S. and Chinese scientists and government officials met Aug. 31 at Argonne National Laboratory to explore ways to collaborate and accelerate advanced battery research for hybrid and electric vehicles. September 1, 2010
For third straight year, California legislature rejects plastic bag ban
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (Sept. 1, 10 a.m. ET) -- For the third straight year, the effort to ban or tax plastic carryout bags in California has failed. The California Senate late Aug. 31 rejected AB 1998, which would have banned the use of plastic bags starting in 2012 at large grocery stores. The 20-14 no vote was seven votes short of what was needed to pass the measure, which had been approved by the state Assembly in June. September 1, 2010
US degradable plastics demand to grow 16.6 percent annually
CLEVELAND (Aug. 31, 11:45 a.m. ET)  -- U.S. demand for degradable plastics is forecast to rise 16.6 percent per year to 325 million pounds in 2014, valued at $380 million, according to a new market study from Freedonia Group Inc. August 31, 2010
TPI Composites opening Mass. wind blade center
FALL RIVER, MASS. (Aug. 27, 2:05 p.m. ET) -- TPI Composites Inc will open a wind blade innovation center early next year to develop new technology and serve as a launching pad for new products, according to a joint announcement Aug. 25 from state, city and company officials. August 27, 2010
Toray and Polytop appeal Rhode Island wind energy project
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 27, 1:40 p.m. ET) -- Two plastics companies are among those appealing a recent decision by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to green light the U.S.’s first large-scale offshore wind energy farm in the Atlantic Ocean. August 27, 2010
US Leisure reveals result of energy-savings study
STANLEY, N.C. (Aug. 27, 1:25 p.m. ET) -- A team from US Leisure did a study of barrel energy-saving technologies, examining energy savings and return on investment at the company’s injection molding factory in Stanley, N.C. The conclusion: for US Leisure, insulated barrel blankets are the most cost-effective choice for energy reduction, beating out induction barrel heating and radiant barrel heating. August 27, 2010
NSF to test plastic materials for compostability
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (Aug. 27, 1:20 p.m. ET) -- The Biodegradable Products Institute has accredited NSF International to test plastic materials and products for compostability. August 27, 2010
Trexel touts ability to help automakers save fuel
WOBURN, MASS. (Aug. 27, 1:15 p.m. ET) -- Trexel Inc. issued a major “green” claim: for a fleet of 100,000 cars, the company estimates automakers could reduce the carbon footprint of cars using Trexel’s MuCell on components by more than 6.3 million gallons of gasoline, along with carbon dioxide reductions of nearly 65,000 metric tons over the course of a car lifespan of 150,000 miles. August 27, 2010
Solar panels heating up demand for DuPont's Tedlar-brand film
WILMINGTON, DEL. (Aug. 26, 1:50 p.m. ET) -- Increased demand from the solar energy market has led DuPont Co. to start production on a second line making fluoropolymer resins in Fayetteville, N.C. August 26, 2010
Mexico City leaders may modify plastic bag ban
MEXICO CITY (Aug. 26, 12:55 p.m. ET) -- Explaining and applying the Mexican capital’s anti-plastic bag legislation is proving to be tough, and the law may be modified sooner than the plastics industry anticipated. August 26, 2010
European recycling group critical of PET study
BRUSSELS (Aug. 26, 12:45 p.m. ET) -- The European Plastics Recyclers trade group (EuPR) has condemned a PET recycling study by SRI Consulting as “dangerous.” August 26, 2010
Lowe's selling ATP biodegradable sundries
BALL GROUND, GA. (Aug. 26, 12:20 p.m. ET) -- Biodegradable painting accessories made by thermoformer American Trade Products now are available at Lowe’s stores nationwide. The biodegradable lineup includes six-inch and nine-inch paint roller trays, mini-roller and trim trays. August 26, 2010
Survey shows Brownsville residents unhappy with bag ban
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS (Aug. 26, 12:10 p.m. ET) -- A survey published by the American Chemistry Council shows residents in a Texas community are opposed to a recently enacted ban on plastic bags in retail stores. August 26, 2010

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