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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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The circular economy is also key to reducing emissions and conserving natural resources. This means that, after reconditioning, aluminum waste can be reused to manufacture the same components. The ASI defines sustainability criteria for an environmentally and socially responsible aluminum value chain.

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RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

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Bartis and RAND colleague Lawrence van Bibbe were the authors of a 2011 RAND report concluding that if the US military increased its use of alternative jet and naval fuels that can be produced from coal or various renewable resources, including seed oils, waste oils and algae, there would be no direct benefit to the nation’s armed forces.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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Adrian Walsh, director of RoadSafe, the sponsors of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, says: “Smarter driving by definition is safer driving because it is taking care of the road ahead and being more aware of speed, other road users and pedestrians. Also a first is the use of Lysanda’s Eco Log on every vehicle.

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