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A cleantech game changer for UK boilers?

November 16, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - University of Warwick spinout says its absorption system offers energy efficiencies for homes and vehicles, and has attracted interest from Fiat. Full Story »

BASF's biodegradable plastic: from paper cups to packaging

November 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The German company says its new products made of renewable raw materials are expected to be introduced to the market in the first quarter of 2010. Full Story »

Air Products inks supply deal with ExxonMobil in Rotterdam

November 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - New hydrogen plant is expected to offer energy efficiencies and emissions reductions, becoming operational in the second half of 2011. Full Story »

Total, MIT to work on batteries that store solar

November 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - $4 million agreement over the next five years is expected to bolster Paris-based oil company's solar research. Full Story »

GreenValue captures natural polymers from biomass in India

October 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Polyphenols from paper and pulp processing could offer nutraceutical benefits for humans and are already making a dent in the ag sector. Full Story »

Wasteless water device latest invention from Creaholic

October 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - A low water hand scrubber, portable membrane filter and Fiat with electric and combustion engine are just a few of a design firm's latest creations. Full Story »

Mecana’s mission: reusable water, energy efficiency and cloth filters

October 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Swiss wastewater treatment company has been serving municipal, commercial and industrial sectors since 1989, but it's not looking to expand. Full Story »

VW fleet to run on Basel city garbage?

October 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology research is expected to be tested over the next year in a real world setting with a near-zero emissions biogas vehicle. Full Story »

Katadyn should take its desal tech to the next level

Backpackers and outdoors enthusiasts are likely familiar with Switerland’s Katadyn, which makes water filters, tablets, and water treatment products such as pumps. Established in 1926, the company is a global leader in portable water treatment, with its ceramic filters.

It also specializes in desalination, currently making various portable pumps aimed at the boating community, especially for emergency drinking needs, Katadyn’s Chairman Adrian Schmassmann told the Cleantech Group this week at the company's Zurich headquarters.

 

Endress+Hauser tests pilot projects with wireless flow meters

October 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Swiss company's subsidiary Flowtec aims to lower energy consumption and automate processes for its customers with smart sensing technology. Full Story »
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