- 24 July 2008 -
Bio-based resin tests the water
A bio-based resin from Ashland Composite Polymers has tested the water in two high-performance composite pleasure craft from Campion Boats.
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- 03 July 2008 -
OC releases sustainability report
Owens Corning has released its 2007 Sustainability Report highlighting the company's progress in making its operations and products greener, and improving the energy efficiency of its buildings.
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- 16 May 2008 -
OC named EPA Green Power partner
Owens Corning has been named a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership.
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- 5 September 2007 -
Plexus adhesives gain Greenguard certification
Products meet low-emissions requirements.
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- 22 August 2007 -
ECRC heads search for composites recycling solutions
Cost effective recycling solutions are key to the future growth of the reinforced plastics industry. Dick McKechnie of Owens Corning and Thomas Wegman of Reichhold discuss the objectives and activities of the European Composite Services Recycling Company.
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- 12 June 2007 -
Trends in worker exposure to styrene in the European GRP industry
The first comprehensive study into long-term exposure to styrene of personnel working in the composites industry has been carried out in Europe. Here are the results.
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- 11 April 2007 -
Owens Corning receives Mexican environment award
Company part of volunteer environmental programme.
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- 30 March 2007 -
DSM calls for European agency for emissions
Group wants CO₂ emissions allocated by product.
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- 29 January 2007 -
Owens Corning gains green building award
Owens Corning's US headquarters receives silver certification from the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design programme.
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- 26 January 2007 -
Materials and Design Exchange polymer event
Working with Nature - Green Design Polymers aims to show designers what is possible with new materials and processes.
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- 25 January 2007 -
UK to develop biodegradable plastics
Government funds 'greener' plastics products.
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- 13 December 2006 -
Guide identifies energy saving techniques
Best practice document covers low energy plastics processing.
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