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  Intelligent shading helps save energy

  Shade structure and awning manufacturers are making shade pay for customers.

  January 1, 2010
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  Living architecture

  Green roofs and walls, firmly planted in geotextiles, are a growing market.

  January 1, 2010

• How green is your supply chain?

  Strong, sustainable performance management strategies create links among like-minded businesses—and with your customers.

  December 1, 2009
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  Practicing sustainability in the tent rental industry

  Tent renters benefit the environment—and their own profitability—when they get the most use possible out of their tents.

  October 12, 2009
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  Fabric benefits tight exhibits market

  Fabric exhibits transcend economic and environmental concerns for a natural fit in a tight market.

  August 1, 2009
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  Keys to economic sustainability

  Products, processes, people: environmental and economic sustainability are part of the same equation.

  August 1, 2009
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  The future of smart materials

  Sustainable materials expert Blaine Brownell discusses possible futures for textile-based architecture.

  July 29, 2009
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  The ephemeralization of energy production: Photovoltaics using fabric

  The skinny on photovoltaics using fabric and where to find it

  June 29, 2009
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  Upholstery fabrics go green

  Upholstery fabric manufacturers are implementing earth-friendly production processes and developing high-quality fabrics with eco-sensitive features.

  June 22, 2009
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  Green cost savings

  Cost-saving techniques companies implement regarding recycling and textiles.

  June 10, 2009
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  Cutting energy costs can cut taxes

  Federal tax incentive programs can significantly reduce day-to-day operating costs.

  June 1, 2009
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  FTC guides grapple with ‘greenwashing’

  Some products claim to be better for the environment—but are they?

  April 1, 2009
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  Technologies meet demand for digitally printed fabric products

  As the digital fabric printing industry matures, the machines are faster, the inks are more vibrant, and the most important color in the spectrum is green.

  January 1, 2009
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  Petroleum prices impact specialty fabrics industry

  Fabric makers depend doubly on oil, for fuel and for raw materials.

  December 1, 2008

• Industry professionals discuss recycling mandates

  There is intense debate on whether government mandates or trade organization mandates might help even the playing field in terms of cost of recycling.

  October 1, 2008

• Practicing sustainability

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  Our impact on the environment has become a major consideration and is driving efforts in the construction industry to be eco-responsible in mineral extraction, materials and component manufacturing, and building infrastructure development. These developments are creating market opportunities for designers and builders of environments.
  
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