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12-22-06
TOLEDO, OH., December 22, 2006 "“ Homeowners can stay warm this winter and save on energy costs by taking advantage of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct), which provides tax credits to homeowners who make energy efficient home improvements. Despite the wide array of financial inc...
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12-18-06
Toledo, Ohio "“ Dec. 18, 2006 "“ Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) recently named Gale Tedhams as its new director of sustainability. She will report to Frank O’Brien-Bernini, vice president of Science and Technology and Corporate Sustainability.
Ms. Ted...
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11-16-06
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2006--USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) announced today that with its newly reformulated ceiling panels, it is the first manufacturer to offer formaldehyde-free ceiling panels and the highest level of antimicrobial protection available today. The...
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11-06-06
TOLEDO, Ohio- By spending one day in the attic, homeowners can improve their energy efficiency, lessen their environmental footprint and increase the salability of their home. A new survey conducted by leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB; NYSE: OC...
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08-08-06
(CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2006--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) announced today that its gypsum recycling program partner, Gypsum Recycling America, LLC (GRA), has begun collecting new gypsum wallboard scrap, which will be recycled and reused in USG's wallboard manufactu...
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07-05-06
Swiss global cement producer Holcim Ltd has published its sustainability report for 2004/2005. The Group is well on track to achieving its sustainability targets and has set further targets in the area of atmospheric emissions and occupational health and safety. The report i...
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04-07-06
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03-21-06