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GE Innovation Sets Stage for Super-Efficient TVs, Monitors General Electric has announced a manufacturing breakthrough that could pave the way for a new generation of affordable, highly energy-efficient electronics. The company has perfected a commercially viable process for manufacturing organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) - devices capable of illuminating TVs and computer displays using a fraction of the electricity required today. Read more... Also This Issue... X Prize Offers $10 Million for Green Vehicle Design The X Prize Foundation has announced an international design competition for next-generation fuel-efficient vehicles. The competition is inviting teams to design and build commercially viable vehicles that can achieve fuel efficiency equivalent to 100 miles per gallon. Read more... Lionsgate Greens DVD Packaging Independing film studio Lionsgate has unveiled a new DVD case made from 100% recycled materials. The DVD case, which is fully recyclable, features a disc tray containing plastic recovered from used water bottles. Read more... Formula One Helps Automakers Showcase Green Technologies Formerly concerned with speed above all, Formula One has begun offering incentives to car manufacturers that incorporate greener technologies into their racecars. In the past year the sport's governing body, FIA, has implementing a range of measures geared toward the twin goals of saving fuel and showcasing environmental innovations in the auto industry, the New York Times reports. Read more... DHL Redesigns Delivery Trucks for Fuel Efficiency, Lower Emissions DHL has partnered with U.K. department store chain TK Maxx on a delivery truck redesign aimed at boosting fuel efficiency and cutting emissions without compromising load capacity. The companies are working with manufacturer Don-Bur to develop a new front bulkhead air deflector for double deck trailers that boosts truck fuel efficiency by reducing wind resistance. Read more... New Nissan HQ to Be 35% More Energy Efficient Nissan's new North American headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., slated for completion in July, will be about 35% more energy efficient than a standard office complex, Associated Press reports. The company is the latest in a string of carmakers, including Honda and Toyota, to green up its corporate offices in a bid to reflect a more environmentally conscious image. Read more... "Bloxes" Aim to Green the Office Cubicle The latest entry in the green office furniture trend: modular blocks of super-sturdy cardboard that can build chairs, desks, even walls in minutes. Read more... More Greener Design News & Tools... We want to hear from you! Post your comments or questions, and we'll feature the best of them here. Forward to a Friend! Apple's Green Design Goals: A Work in Progress Apple has made some progress in meeting its self-imposed goals for making more environmentally friendly products. But a look at what Apple has done in the past year finds that the company still has some work ahead of it when it comes to reaching the environmental objectives outlined by Steve Jobs. (Macworld) Read more... Luxim's Tiny But Powerful Plasma Lightbulb Silicon Valley's Luxim has developed a lightbulb the size of a Tic Tac that gives off as much light as a streetlight. CNET's Michael Kanellos talks to the company about its technology and its plans to expand into various markets. (CNET) Watch video... Check Out Our New, Improved Website! Bookmark this page for updates on Sustainable Brands '08! Find Peers and Partners If you haven’t already joined the fastest growing online sustainable business community, create a profile now and start connecting. Advertise on SLM! Become a Sustainable Life Media advertiser or sponsor and reach thousands of business leaders looking for product or service solutions to help them build their sustainability story. Click here to learn more. Have a story you want told? Send it to us! Solution Providers

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