Curiosidades

Em 1909 a palavra umwelt (meio ambiente, em alemão) foi utilizada pela primeira vez pelo biólogo e pioneiro da ecologia do Báltico, Jakob Von Uexküll. Existe hoje uma grande discussão sobre a utilização do termo meio ambiente, pois há uma tendência entre autores em se considerar o termo como pleonasmo …

Nanotechnology has been significantly increasing its impact on the food and beverage packaging industry during last three years, according to a new market study developed by Helmut Kaiser Consultancy. The sales of the nano-related packaging products have been rising from US$150 million in 2002 to $ 860 million in 2004 …

Benefits to individual businesses: Through sharing product information, both OEMs and remanufacturers can profit from supply chain improvements and enhanced product development. Through trade-in schemes, remanufacturers can build a better relationship with their customers than those who rely on ‘throw-away’, one-off purchases. And remanufactured goods can command a higher profit …

Alcoa Aluminio, Tetra Pak, Klabin and TSL Ambiental have inaugurated the world‘s first carton packaging recycling facility located in Piracicaba, Brazil. The plant uses ground-breaking plasma technology, which enables the total separation of aluminum and plastic components from the cartons. This innovative process constitutes a significant enhancement to the current …

“The process of returning a used product to at least Original Equipment Manufacturer performance specification and giving the resultant product a warranty that is at least equal to that of a newly manufactured equivalent.”

Japanese Fujitsu Limited announced in January that they have jointly developed the world‘‘s first large personal computer cases made of environmentally friendly bioplastics. Japan for Sustainability reports that the plastic is used in Fujitsu‘‘s spring 2005 model FMV-BIBLO NB80K notebook computers. The material contains polylactic acid and is a bioplastic …

BPB -Bizkaiko Plastiko Berziklategia- is the result of the latest cooperation project involving Basque public company Garbiker and a Trienekens group subsidiary in the Basque Country. EITB reports that Bizkaiko Plástico Berziklategia (BPB), a new recycling plant inaugurated in Amorebieta, near Bilbao, will prevent some 8,000 tons of polyethylene film, …

New research results demonstrate that using a blend of processed sand (made from 100% recycled glass) and conventional sand offers performance and environmental benefits and is closer to the traditional sand colour. This is especially good news for greenkeepers who are reluctant to use processed sand due to its natural …

Campers now have the opportunity to turn to the ‘‘Flower‘‘ logo of the EU Eco-label to find an environmentally friendly camp site. Companies providing campsite services in Europe can apply for the EU Eco-label to show that they meet strict environmental performance criteria. European consumers have long been able to …

Companies selling lubricants in Europe can now apply for the EU Eco-label if their product has a low impact on the environment. Hydraulic oils, chain saw oils, two stroke oils and greases are among the lubricants which will be able to carry the Eco-label scheme‘‘s ‘‘Flower‘‘ logo if they meet …