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All Water is Greywater - So Don't Ban Greywater in Your Plumbing Code

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As governments across the country enter the triennial building code cycle, including adopting the 2015 International Plumbing Code, it is key that they not ban greywater use. the Plumbing Board) many of whom may not be conversant in sustainability and new innovations in green building. Water, including rain (i.e.,

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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Construction will begin on the second bio-refinery at the Port of Natchitoches by the summer of 2015, with a completion date in the summer of 2016. The City of Alexandria will provide gas, water, sewer and electrical upgrades, along with road improvements at the 30-acre Port of Alexandria site. Rocky Mountains U.S.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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From the September/October 2015 Issue. Hoosier Energy also offers rebates to help businesses fund energy-saving “green” upgrades. They recently helped Merkley Meats in Jasper County replace their light bulbs with “green” LEDs. By the BF Staff. This is in a development area where in 2010, the Harrison County EDC borrowed $1.6

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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car sales in 2015 notched a blistering record pace, exceeding the previous high achieved 15 years ago as the low price of gasoline, a recovering economy and low interest rates turbocharged new car sales. In 2015, automotive manufacturers and suppliers made 80 announcements, promising to bring more than $2.8 In all, automakers sold 17.5

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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s intention to create 2,600 jobs in Charlotte and Cary by the end of 2015. The county also approved sewer extensions for the other 270-acre industrial park that is two miles off the interstate. The investment we’re making in our wireless and wireline networks is essential to spurring South Carolina’s economy and creating jobs.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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Promoting green jobs in our neighborhoods is also a key focus of the plan. Construction on the facility is expected to continue throughout the year, with the facility expected to open in early 2015. Founded in 2000, Method is the pioneer of premium planet-friendly and design-driven home, fabric and personal care products.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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