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1. Move to boost green Ontario
A scheme aimed at attracting investment in green technologies is to be launched in Canada's province of Ontario. It'll allow companies high rates of return for offering sustainable energy; but a requirement for "local content" could be a sticking point for foreign suppliers.
9 Oct 2009
2. Solar power energises new business
Detailed subsidy standards for China's "Solar Roof Programme" are set, so energy enterprises across the country are launching new products with an eye to the government's procurement list.
24 July 2009
3. Music innovator sings SAR's praises
- report from HiT 2009, Barcelona
Music search engine and tech innovator BMAT won Barcelona's competition for entrepreneurs at Spain's congress for telecoms, green technology and healthcare. It also commended Hong Kong's role as a gateway to the Asian markets for music reproduction technology.
24 July 2009
4. All wrapped in green
Hong Kong's packaging sector is taking on a distinctly green tinge, with opportunities growing to tap international demand for environmentally sustainable materials used for packing goods.
10 July 2009
5. Environment-friendly supermarket of ideas
- report from BIESEPE 2009, Beijing
Beijing's international exhibition on energy conservation and environment protection aimed to promote the more efficient use of domestic energy. The show launched an "energy-saving supermarket" to spread the word.
10 July 2009
6. "Eco-point" system aimed at sluggish sales
The Japanese government's "eco-points" initiative to get consumers buying eco-friendly home appliances is unprecedented, but shoppers are reportedly hesitant.
12 June 2009
7. "Green" shoots for the China auto market
- report from Auto Shanghai 2009
Despite the blow dealt by the financial crisis on the global automobile market, the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition showed why China is the place to be for selling cars - and green ones at that.
22 May 2009
8. Energy-saving TVs in big demand
Flat panel TVs are taking the attention of the Chengdu market, with manufacturers playing up energy-saving and high-definition qualities.
30 April 2009
9. Billion Euro "green" give-away
With a general election approaching, the interim Czech government is subsidising its citizens' households to the tune of near Euros1 billion, the largest in the country's history. The goal is to provide environment-friendly household heating systems - and a trade fair in Brno made the most of the move.
30 April 2009
10. German "green" push energises China-based firms
Germany's increasing demand for solar-powered cells can make all the difference to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chinese mainland companies. From solar panels for building to solar chargers for mobile phones, future sales look bright.
30 Jan 2009
11. Beijing draws the green crowd
- report from Beijing BIESEPE 2008
Preserving resources and protecting the environment are basics of Chinese national policy. Measures to accelerate a green industrial structure, through energy conservation and environmental protection exhibitions such as BIESEPE, are all part of the programme.
14 Nov 2008
12. Hong Kong's place in the sun with Mainland renewable energy
China's "green" energy utilisation programme is focused on developing solar water heaters. With its experience in solar energy, Hong Kong can be an agent of change for further technological and market expansion in the field.
17 Oct 2008
13. Growing binds of non-woven shopping bags
- report from the China (Longgang) Printing, Gifts and Premiums Festival 2008
The enforcement of the so-called plastics ban on the Chinese mainland has boosted the demand for non-woven shopping bags - and the non-woven printing machines to make them. There was a great deal of interest in such machines at Zhejiang's major expo for printing and gifts.
17 Oct 2008
14. What exactly does Canada mean by "green"?
New guidelines have been published defining and explaining the requirements when products and services in Canada claim they are eco-friendly. The guidelines are particularly aimed at the marketing and advertising industries; there's a year of transition for companies to get in line.
25 July 2008
15. "Eco bags" are a green answer to the plastic ban
Following the Chinese mainland ban on retailers providing free plastic bags, some entrepreneurs are building a new market for re-usable eco shopping bags. A huge market opportunity appears to be emerging.
25 July 2008
16. Shanghai to silence noisy polluters
Shanghai has announced details for its fourth-round, three-year Environmental Action Plan, which targets noise pollution and the industries involved. Vehicles are at the top of the list, with emission standards to be enforced.
4 July 2008
17. Green shoots snare fashion looks
Up and down the US fashion spectrum, sustainable materials are making themselves indispensable. Lifestyle choices are being mixed with fashion preferences, and designers recognise how the combination makes for better sales.
16 May 2008
18. US challenge for Ningbo lighting market
The US Department of Energy is considering amending the current energy conservation standards and testing methods for certain general purpose fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps. The new standards will mean a higher threshold for exports to the US, affecting the overall export of Chinese lighting goods.
16 May 2008
19. Branding "green" bags: a retail brainwave
US retailers are finding creative ways to take advantage of the re-usable bag - either by providing credits for re-usable plastic versions or, better still, coming up with customised bags with their own logos. There's a growth industry for bag producers.
11 April 2008
20. Creativity written large with eco-friendly stationery
Environmentally-friendly products are in high demand. Stationery items with eco-friendly, novelty designs were in the spotlight at a recent promotional event held in Shanghai.
3 April 2008
 
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