World first for quantum memory storage

Refrigerator rebate offer is deemed a cool success
Hawaii’s refrigerator rebate program wasn’t a sellout, but the state has deemed the federally funded stimulus initiative a “huge success” that boosted sales of a major appliance and reduced energy consumption statewide.

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Ryan Hunter-Reay and Ethanol USA Reunite for Iowa Corn Indy 250
ST. LOUIS, June 15 — “Reunited and it feels so good.” Those may be the lyrics to a classic song by Peaches and Herb, but one may suspect they’re whistling the tune in Ryan Hunter-Reay’s Ethanol USA-Team IZOD® pit at the Iowa Corn Indy 250.

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Green luxe on a budget
Eco-luxe isn’t all about extravagance and over-the-top indulgence. In fact, most green decisions and options actually save in the long run – from money to energy to the planet.

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FAA Awards Contracts to Accelerate Environmentally Friendly Technology
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $125 million in contracts to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise.

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World first for quantum memory storage
(PhysOrg.com) — An Australian National University-led team has developed the most efficient quantum memory for light in the world, taking us closer to a future of super-fast computers and communication secured by the laws of physics.

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Advanced Storage Battery Market: From Hybrid/electric Vehicles To Cell Phones-Aarkstore Enterprise

Whether it is a battery for the latest laptop, energy storage for a hybrid electric vehicle, or backup power for a remote telecommunications site, everyone wants a battery that has the highest energy density, best safety factor, and longest life in term of discharge cycles and ease of maintenance while still being environmentally friendly. These are the drivers behind rechargeable battery research around the world today. Rechargeable batteries, also known as storage batteries, are a continuing strong market, with worldwide sales of $36 billion in 2008. The rechargeable battery market will rise to $51 billion by 2013.

Lithium-ion is the battery chemistry of choice for future generations of portable electronics and hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. In 2008, lithium-ion battery research had more funding than all other battery technologies combined. Nanotechnology and chemistry advances in electrode design are the key research topics that companies are using to push lithium-ion to be the dominant energy storage technology in the future.

The portable rechargeable battery market, of which lithium-ion has a 75% share, is the fastest growing segment of the rechargeable battery market, showing world market growth of 20% in 2008. Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, still important for power tools and back-up systems, will decline rapidly in market share by 2013 due to stricter environmental controls on cadmium. And Ni-MH will see its market share slowly erode due to increasing lithium-ion market share and new silver-zinc and nickel-zinc rechargeable battery chemistries that are coming to market.

But despite the growing portable rechargeable battery market share, tried and true lead-acid battery technology continues to head rechargeable battery sales with a U.S. rechargeable battery market share of 79% in 2008. Current research using carbon based cathodes means that we will see lead acid batteries hold their traditional stronghold markets of automotive, industrial, and telecommunications backup markets.

Ni-MH hybrid vehicle batteries, which accounted for 1.7% of the world rechargeable battery market in 2008, will grow to hold 4.2% of market share by 2013 and will be shared by Ni-MH and lithium-ion batteries. Large scale batteries, particularly sodium sulfur (NaS), will grow from a $235 million per year market to $900 million a year in 2013 on the growth of increased renewable energy power generation.

There are other possibilities on the energy storage horizon such as ultracapacitors and fuel cells. But the reality of the next five years is that rechargeable batteries will continue to be the energy storage system of choice for portable electronics and power tools, as well expand new markets in motor vehicles and large scale renewable energy systems.

Advanced Rechargeable Battery Market: Emerging Technologies and Trends Worldwide contains comprehensive data on the U.S. and world market for storage batteries, including historical (2002-2008) and forecast (2009-2013) market size data. The report identifies key factors driving battery research, trends affecting the marketplace and market growth, and profiles major marketers and consumer demographics.

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Eco Storage

Investing in eco furniture for your eco home is a great way of working towards living a more sustainable lifestyle. There are many ways in which eco products help in looking after the planet, and this applies particularly well to eco storage because it’s such a wide category.

Eco storage furniture

Whether storing toys, books or important documents, there’s a wide range of eco storage products you can use in your eco house.

Eco storage furniture, such as bookcases and cabinets, are made from sustainable materials which can be ecologically sourced. The most obvious example is wood. There are many different types of wood which can be used to make eco storage furniture, including hardwood, plywood and birch. To be classified as an eco product the wood must be sourced from a sustainably managed forest, and should be labelled FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified.

Other sustainable materials that can be used for making<a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=http://www.eco-designer.co.uk/>eco storage</a>furniture include bamboo (which regenerates far more rapidly than wood), polypropylene plastic (a recycled plastic) and cork (stripped from tree bark).

Eco storage for your eco home’s office

There are plenty of eco storage options to choose from for filing away documents and other office stationery. Along with recycled paper for writing or printing on, most stationery shops will sell lever arch folders and archive boxes made from recycled cardboard.

Choosing to buy recycled boxes and folders as eco storage is a great way everyone can help encourage a more sustainable way of living and make use of materials that would otherwise be dumped in landfill sites.

Eco storage for your food

A lot of household waste comes from the kitchen; however, eco storage containers can be used to help reduce it.

Instead of throwing away uneaten food you could preserve it in the fridge. This can sometimes mean generating a new type of waste altogether, in the form of cling film, tin foil and plastic bags. However, there are eco friendly plastic containers available (including types made from polypropylene) which can be used to reduce both the amount of food and wrapping materials you throw away from your eco home.

The way you transport food can also be made more eco friendly. In recent years many supermarket chains have been encouraging customers to use reusable canvas bags (often made from eco textiles) instead of plastic bags for carrying groceries. Plastic bags are very energy intensive to manufacture and many don’t get recycled. So using a reusable bag for carrying your groceries to your eco house is another way of using <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=http://www.eco-designer.co.uk/>eco storage</a> to care for the planet.

Way Basics Rectangle Plus Eco-Friendly Modern 2-Shelf Storage Unit, Green

• Classic 2-shelf storage unit offers multiple decor and furnishing options
• Made of durable, recycled paperboard; responsibly sustainable design
• Less than half the weight of particle board, pressed wood, or plywood furniture
• Easy to assemble with no tools required; water resistant; backer board included
• Measures 11-1/3 by 22-4/5 by 30-2/5 inches

Product Description
You will love how quickly and easily you can put this streamlined shelving together. Then You will love how much you can store on its two ample tiers. Lightweight enough to easily move from room to room, sturdy and ample enough to store your largest, glossiest coffee table books. We have been using ours to keep our precious collection of vinyl records in (alphabetized, of course). Need a bookshelf in the living room? A bedside table in the bedroom? A toy cubby in the children room? And that¿s just a start. Who knew that limitless possibilities live inside this oh-so-basic storage unit? You can use it as a low-profile bedside table, there is plenty of room to store all those magazines and novels you are going to get to soon. A pair would look great on either side of the couch with a set of matching lamps. We cannot wait to hear what You will do with it. If you need simple, basic furniture that is practical and versatile, Way Basics is for you. This eco-modern storage Double Rectangle Plus is made from our zBoards, a recycled paperboard that takes nothing from our environment, weighs 62% lighter than particle, but just as strong. In our packages, you will not find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. that is because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you are done. The surface is water resistant and easy to clean with a damp cloth. Measures 11.34 inches long by 22.83 inches wide by 30.39 inches high.

From the Manufacturer

Way Basics : Your Easy Eco and Non-toxic Modular Storage Solution

We believe we’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely recyclable, it’s made from environmentally sound building blocks we call zBoards; that’ll inspire your creativity with playful possibilities.

And when you buy Way Basics furniture, you’re helping improve the world in other ways, too. We work with furniture banks around the country to help those families in desperate need — victims of natural disasters who’ve lost everything they owned, women and children escaping from domestic violence, working families below the poverty line, and others requiring a hand up — not a handout.

We’re founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a coalition united to promote environmentally healthy practices in the industry, and to help consumers identify good furniture choices. We are also proud to announce that in 2008, Way Basics went zero via the Conservation Fund’s “Go Zero Program.” This means that we offset our company carbon emissions by planting trees at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge! To learn more visit the Conservation Fund.

zBoard: Save Money and Trees

It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious building-block zBoards at the heart of our business. Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. zBoards are just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered-wood furniture, yet they’re made from one of the simplest materials ever – paper.

We designed these marvelous building boards to be versatile and easy to assemble, and came up with a new way to put the pieces together. Strategically placed super-strong adhesive strip is the answer – all you do is peel off the protective covering, stick the blocks together, and you’re done. If you’re creating your own design with zBoards, you can also use screws or hardware if you like. zBoards are water-resistant and easy to clean. They come in different colors and both light and dark wood-grain designs, so you have options to fit your decor. They’re also available in white, which makes a perfect canvas for your own imagination.

The World’s Easiest Assembly

In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest. See the assembly videos on our website.

You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture kits. And because they’re so easy to assemble and so versatile, you can also mix and match zBoards to fulfill your furniture fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use it for a different purpose. Then paint, wallpaper, or embellish them any way you like as well. (Kids love to decorate their own Way Basics stuff.) That’s something you definitely don’t get with most assembly-required furniture.

They’re Talking About Us

You may have seen Way Basics discussed on your favorite television morning show, your newspaper, or seen a review on a popular website. Our revolutionary easy eco modular furniture is making waves and has been seen on: MSNBC, ABC, Kids Today, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Daily Candy, Apartment Therapy to name a few.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I do with the backer board that came with my furniture?
A:When you’re done assembling your Way Basics furniture piece, place the backer board at the rear of your furniture. This sturdy paper board is the essential framing piece that holds it all together. It’s designed to adhere neatly, stabilize your furniture and create a finished look.

Q: How can I customize my Way Basics Furniture?
A: The possibilities are endless! We designed our modular building blocks to inspire creativity and possibility. Here are a few ideas:

• zBoard dividers are available to create organization and playful possibilities.
• Stack different bookshelves in different colors next to each other to create you own design.
• Add stickers!
• Mix and match zBoards of different hues to add a charge of color to any room.
• Build a multi-colored bookshelf or insert multiple zBoard dividers for a great look.
• Rest a horizontal zBoard on top of any two of our lower pre-configured pieces and voila! You’ve got a table or desk.
• Get fancy and spice it up with casters or wheels to make your furniture mobile. (you will need a screwdriver to affix casters)
• Visit the Design Gallery on waybasics.com for more ideas!

Q: Made from paper…is it strong? How much weight can zBoards hold?
A: It’s very strong indeed! zBoards are constructed through our patented process and are made from multiple, overlapping layers of paperboard and corrugated paper that combine to withstand tremendous pressure. We like to describe the zBoard as carbon fiber of paper. For instance, our founder weighs 195 pounds and when he stands on our Cube it can easily bear his weight.

zBoards are just as strong as common particle board constructed furniture. Our furniture is designed for use in common storage, home, and work purposes. With Way Basics furniture, you can easily add a divider/support zBoard and hold up to 100 pounds per shelf for your really big and heavy things. We recommend adding divider/support zBoards starting from the lowest shelf to support the heaving books or objects above.

Q: Is your packaging recycled too?
A: Yes, even our packaging is recycled. We use materials made from 90% post-consumer waste. Since packaging is just to safely transport and protect your furniture, we’d rather keep it basic, recycled, and completely recyclable to ease the load on our environment. Please reuse or recycle your packaging when you’re done with it, too. Thanks!

Q: How strong is the double-sided adhesive tape?
A: Very, very strong. We use only 3M industrial-strength heavy-duty adhesive tape on our products. To take full advantage of all that sticking power and get optimum adhesion, make sure your bonding adhesive surfaces are clean, dry, and properly joined. It works best if you put together your furniture in a room that’s between 70° F to 100° F (21° C to 38° C). This super-tape’s bonds get stronger during the first 24 hours so we recommend that you let your furniture sit in place for the first day.

Q: Are zBoards water resistant?
A: Yes, the exterior layers of the board are treated with a water resistant material just like other finished wood veneers. If water gets on the zBoard surface, it will dry (though of course it’s best if you wipe it up like all spills). You’ll want to keep water away from the furniture’s edges and corners where it’s a little more vulnerable to moisture. Again, we hate to sound like your mom, but if water spills, just wipe it up!

Q: Does Way Basics furniture off-gas?
A: No, Way Basics furniture does not “off-gas”. Off-gasing occurs in the manufacturing process of particle poard and MDF in which various types of formaldehyde are used. There is no formaldehyde in our products. Have no fear, our products don’t pass gas!

Q: What are the differences between zBoards, particleboard, plywood, solid wood, and MDF?
A: zBoards are made almost entirely (99%) from post-consumer recycled paper, and do not consume additional natural resources like trees and the enormous amounts of water needed to make virgin paper. While very strong, paper zBoards are made from the lightest form of wood byproduct.

Particleboard is made from wood particles (like wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust), which is bound together with synthetic resin or other materials, then pressed and extruded. It is fairly heavy.

Plywood is engineered from thin sheets of wood veneer in layers that are glued together. It’s fairly heavy and expensive. It also means that trees must be chopped down to harvest the wood.

Solid wood is made directly from lumber, which means chopping down thousands of trees and continuing the deforestation of large areas of our planet. Solid wood furniture is heavy and generally very expensive.

MDF stands for medium density fiberboard, a variety of particleboard. It’s made by breaking down softwood into small wood fibers and particles that are then bound together with wax and resin. The panels are formed by applying high temperature and pressure. This manufacturing process uses lots of energy resources and puts contaminants into the environment.

Environmentally Friendly Storage Box

• Color: Black Herringbone
• Size: 12″H x 16″W x 8″D
• Made from 70 pecent recycled materials!
• See through top!
• Easy to transport!

Product Description
These days the environment sure has us all concerned.  But we can’t let it get in the way of our normal, everyday lifestyles and regular household duties.  This Environmentally Friendly Storage Box is a perfect compromise.  It’s sturdy, durable, and functional — but it’s also created from 70 percent recycled plastic bottles!  Now you can organize your life and save the planet all at once!  Available in regular or large size, this storage box dynamo boasts a clear top with two zippers, two handles, and a handy window card to identify the contents.  Available in a delightful, charming Black Herringbone.  It’s the perfect way to stay on top of clutter, without forget about the environment!   Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.

Kinetic Go Green Premium Nano Silver 237 Ounce Rectanglular Food Storage Container

• Micro-particles of antimicrobial silver are infused into the polyproylene to protect the containers against mold, fungus and other microorganisms.
• Pateneted silicone gasket locking system and impermeable polypropylene containers keep out oxidizing
• Spillproof and shatterproof
• Dishwasher, microwave, freezer and refrigerator safe
• Airtight to hinder spoilage

Product Description
Go Green Premium Nano Silver is 21st century line of air tight, water tight and Nano Silver embedded food storage containers. Silver particles are embedded into the plasticwhich makes the plastic resistant to the formation of mold or bacteria which signifigantly extends the life of food. No BPA and FDA approved.

Hydrogen vehicles: An evaluation of fuel storage, performance, safety, environmental impacts, and cost

Automotive storage of hydrogen as a mixture of methanol and water: Final report

2007 Hydrogen Energy Guide – Fuel Cells, Fuel Cell Cars, Hydrogen Production, Safety, Storage, and Vehicle Designs

Product Description
This important and up-to-date printed digest provides a guide to hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology, including plans for a fuel cell car. This collection of documents and papers from federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, provides knowledge about ongoing research activities and highlights the potential of this amazing new technology. Hydrogen and fuel cells have the potential to solve several major challenges facing America today: dependence on petroleum imports, poor air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of Energy is working with partners to accelerate the development and successful market introduction of these technologies. Hydrogen is a clean and sustainable form of energy that can be used in mobile and stationary applications. Fuel cells harness the chemical energy of hydrogen to generate electricity without combustion or pollution. Codes and standards ensure the safe use of hydrogen and fuel cells. The vision of a new energy economy based on clean, renewable hydrogen is described in the National Hydrogen Posture Plan document. The first steps toward the hydrogen future are already underway. President George W. Bush announced a $1.2 billion FreedomCAR and Fuel Initiative to reverse America’s growing dependence on foreign oil by developing the technology needed for commercially viable hydrogen-powered fuel cells – a way to power cars, trucks, homes and businesses that produces no pollution and no greenhouse gases. America’s astronauts have used fuel cells to generate electricity since the 1960s, but more work is needed to make them cost-effective for use in cars, trucks, homes or businesses. Using current technologies, it is too expensive to produce, store, transport and distribute hydrogen fuel, or to build fuel cell engines. Additional research and development is needed to spur rapid commercialization of these technologies so they can provide clean, domestically produced energy for transportation and other uses. Con

FlareAlert Small Storage Bag

• Stores up to three FlareAlerts
• 9″x7″x1.5″ empty
• Weighs 3.7oz empty
• Hold up to 12 AA alkaline extra batteries, keep all supplied together in case of emergency
• Made of durable polyester

Product Description
Model B3 FlareAlert Small Storage Bag keeps it all together. Made of durable polyester, the small storage bag can store up to: 3 FlareAlerts – any model, and 12 AA batteries. Bag is 9″x7″x1.5″ empty, and weighs 3.7 oz empty.

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