Taking the tire the final mile.
The Problem The Scott County, Iowa, Health Department, through complaint investigations, determined that large numbers of waste tires were being illegally dumped in ravines, in road ditches, and on farms. In addition to marring the landscape of Scott County, the tires presented the community with public health problems. Waste...

Nathaniel Energy Corporation Launches Aggressive Expansion Campaign at Dallas Site.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathaniel Energy Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: NECX) announced today that they have launched PHASE I of a four-part expansion campaign at their Hutchins, Texas tire disposal site. NECX has installed a Trommel Screen and automated feeding system to run 1...

Integrated Technology Group Listed on Frankfurt Exchange.
ARDMORE, Okla., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Technology Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ITGI), whose Safe Tire Disposal division is gaining growing recognition for its environmental technology has been listed on the Frankfurt, Germany stock exchange under the symbol ITG. The move is part of...

Missouri New Markets Program Creates 'Green' Jobs at Two Companies in Rural Missouri.
Advantage Capital Partners announces investments in Carbolytic Materials Co. and Producers' Choice LLC ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Missouri New Markets Development program is responsible for a new round of financing for two "green" businesses in rural Missouri. Carbolytic Materials Co. in Maryville and Producers'...

Magnum Announces 2 New OTR Buffing Machines to Increase Production 300% and Executes 5 years 150,000 Metric Ton Scrap Tire Deal.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc.'s (BULLETIN BOARD: MDOR) announces 5 year, 150,000 (30,000 per yr) Metric Ton Scrap tire deal with a Northern Canadian partner. Magnum also prepares for the shipment of 2 New High Tech Custom OTR Buffing Machines for the Magog...

China Direct Inc. Encouraged by Test Results for Process that Breaks Down Tires.
ENERGY RESOURCE-9 January 2008-China Direct Inc. Encouraged by Test Results for Process that Breaks Down Tires(C)2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com China Direct Inc. today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, CDI Wanda New Energy Company Limited, recently completed a test of machinery that breaks down tires to produce fuel...

CTRA restored rubber branch established.
China Tire Retreading, Repairing & Recycling Association (CTRA) Restored Rubber Branch (RRB) was established on May 16th. According to Huang Hua, Chairman of RRB and General Manager of Anhui Bengpu Rubber Co., Ltd., scrap tires in China are mainly used to produce reclaimed rubber today. The output...

Recycling of scrap rubber.
China lacks rubber resources so more than 70% of natural rubber must be imported from abroad. Reclaimed rubber and rubber powder produced with scrap rubber as raw material have considerable potential for use as substitutes for raw materials in the rubber industry and already" hold a certain market share....

Artificial turf wars.
Both athletes and environmentalists agree that artificial turf playing fields provide a good, green alternative to grass. Here's why: artificial turf doesn't need fertilizer or pesticide-intensive upkeep. It also doesn't suffer as much from the wear and tear that running, jumping, kicking and tackling athletes inflict. The fields last...

Dear EarthTalk: I've been hearing a lot about all the recycled materials being turned into handbags and purses. Are these bags actually fashionable?
Dear EarthTalk: I've been hearing a lot about all the recycled materials being turned into handbags and purses. Are these bags actually fashionable?--Mary-Beth Johnstone, Cos Cob, CT Eco fashion, especially in the world of bags, purses and carriers, has proven to be an inventive outlet for all...