February 2016

Bionic Yarn – Bronze Level Cradle to Cradle Certified

Bionic Yarn has recently been awarded a Cradle to Cradle certification at the BRONZE-Level for its HLX and DPX yarn structures. The assessment work for these unique and and versatile yarns was conduced by MBDC. These yarns enable product designers and brands to achieve a positive step forward in environmental considerations, performance, and quality in both industrial and consumer […]

PET Water Bottle Certified for Aguas Cristalinas

The following PET water bottles and caps from Aguas Cristalinas in Panama have been certified at the BRONZE level. Aguas Cristalinas 12 oz bottle and cap, Aguas Cristalinas 20 oz bottle and cap, Aguas Cristalinas 1 liter bottle and cap, Aguas Cristalinas 1.5 liter bottle and cap. Certification Scorecard Assessments for this product were conducted […]

First Commercial Off-Grid Aquion Energy System Installed in the UK

Solar PV Partners and ESS Limited (Energy Saving Specialist), two UK renewable energy resource management companies, today announced the first UK and European Off-Grid solar installation with a 25 kWh Aquion Energy battery system to illuminate the entry sign at the EuroTunnel UK border. Aquion is the world’s first and only Cradle to Cradle Certified(TM) […]