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Supply Chains and Green Technology Trends for curbing waste Michael Kanellos Editor-in-Chief Greentech Media

Supply Chains and Green Technology Trends for curbing waste Michael Kanellos Editor-in-Chief Greentech Media. First, an Introduction. greentechmedia.com is our portal for new and opinion. Newsletters and reports on solar, smart grid, efficiency and electronics.

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Supply Chains and Green Technology Trends for curbing waste Michael Kanellos Editor-in-Chief Greentech Media

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  1. Supply Chains and Green Technology Trends for curbing waste Michael Kanellos Editor-in-Chief Greentech Media

  2. First, an Introduction • greentechmedia.com is our portal for new and opinion. • Newsletters and reports on solar, smart grid, efficiency and electronics. • Conferences in SF, Boston and Arizona. • Alliances with GE, PG&E, others.

  3. Driving Forces • Regulations: carbon, e-waste, carpet taxes • Buyer: Walmart, Carlyle • Commodity Prices: China’s rare earth minerals 2009: 50,000 tons at $20,000 per ton 2011: 24,000 tons at $160,000 per ton.

  4. The Three Rs of Green: Reduction • Resource management software, automation, lights • SAP retrofit: is videoconferencing the best green technology? • Metrus Energy, Skyline offer water, solar HVAC as a service

  5. Replace and Recycle • Ostara: Crystal Green fertilizer. • Lehigh, MCR: rubber, nylon • Calera: CO2 cement • Bioplastech: GMOs for bioplastic. • Waste Management: The GE of Garbage.

  6. Challenges • Skeptical customers: the legend of Integrity Block. • Commodities are… commodities! • Service model requires cooperation of regulatory agencies, banks, REITs

  7. Thank you very much Michael Kanellos 415-777-9914 kanellos@greentechmedia.com www.greentechmedia.com

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