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Scientists Make LEDs 55 Percent More Efficient by Imitating Fireflies

Published on January 11, 2013

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This post first appeared in Grist on January 8, 2013.LEDs are already much more efficient than any other light bulb out there, but a group of scientists figured out how to make them a whopping 55 percent more efficient — by looking at fireflies. ... View More

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Reckitt Benckiser To Reduce Water, Carbon by One-Third

Published on January 10, 2013

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Reckitt Benckiser, the parent company of well-known consumer brands such as Clearasil and Lysol, announced a new sustainability strategy targeting water conservation, more sustainable health and hygiene innovations for women, and further decreases of... View More

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Starbucks Introduces $1 Reusable Coffee Cup

Published on January 3, 2013

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In an effort to increase customer adoption of reusable cups, Starbucks is rolling out a new low-cost reusable tumbler this week, according to reports.The plastic cups will be roughly the same size and appearance as the company’s paper cups and will... View More

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