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    Korean Researchers Develops Eco-friendly Plastic Production Technology

    Posted on February 19, 2020 by Staff

    The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology has developed a new technology to produce eco-friendly polyethylene furanoate (PEF) plastic. PEF has been spotlighted as a new bio-alternative to replace PET plastic and is made of glucose, a sugar substance originating … Continue reading3 →

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    Samsung to open Korea’s first offshore wind farm in Jeju Island

    Posted on October 31, 2012 by gavril

    Samsung has been leading the world of technology and has turned into one of the world’s largest consumer electronics giants lately. The Samsung Heavy Industries has now moved towards the greener horizon and has announced plans for an 84-megawatt offshore … Continue reading3 →

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    Starbucks joins campaign to promote use of mugs instead of disposable cups in Korea

    Posted on June 2, 2011 by gavril

    Starbucks has gotten itself involved in some pretty green initiatives before in an attempt to decrease the amount to of waste plastic cups it produces on an annual basis. The caffeinated chain has gone on a cup-saving spree, promoting the … Continue reading3 →

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    Shouting at your mobile phone could help charge it up with Korean-created gadget

    Posted on May 10, 2011 by gavril

    We’ve all screamed and shouted our lungs out at our mobile phones at times. This could probably do you some good in future, much to the annoyance of those standing around you though. Researchers and scientists recently have developed a … Continue reading3 →

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    World’s most energy efficient façade on the Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul

    Posted on November 1, 2010 by gavril

    The world today is realizing just how useful a building’s façade can be to generate some sweet green energy. One of the world’s most efficient solar façade will spring up in Korea, the Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul. … Continue reading3 →

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    Korea makes a no fuel, man powered aircraft

    Posted on December 18, 2009 by shvveta

    Ever thought of an unmanned aircraft and on top of that a super light, pedal powered one? Well, South Korea has developed something that it claims to be the future of aircrafts. The Air Force Academy has said that the … Continue reading3 →

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    The Digital Media City Landmark Tower powers up with solar and wind energy

    Posted on December 16, 2009 by gavril

    The design for the tallest building tower in East Asia has been revealed by SOM. This super structure known as the Digital Media City Landmark Tower is sure to make the city of Seoul and Korea proud! So what separates … Continue reading3 →

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    Sony Korea to launch eco-friendly slim notebook pc ‘NW Series’

    Posted on July 28, 2009 by shilpa

    Sony has been keeping up in the news shining green with all its environment friendly activities. Last year, the electronic giant reduced its global CO2 emissions by approximately 100,000 tons and also implemented the Green Power Certification System. Now, Sony … Continue reading3 →

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    Korean EV components for hybrid-electric vehicles of U.S.

    Posted on December 30, 2008 by deepa

    A Korean car maker is waiting to zoom in U.S. territory with its electric vehicles as well as zinc air-fuel cell battery for such gas-free vehicles. The company, Leo Motors, primarily intends to focus on EV components for hybrid-electric vehicles … Continue reading3 →

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    LG builds Korea’s biggest solar plant

    Posted on July 7, 2008 by yogesh

    LG completed construction of the Korea’ biggest solar panel plant, as part of the group’s strategy to make inroads into the alternative energy market. The LG solar plant in Taean county, about 110 kilometers southwest of Seoul, is capable of … Continue reading3 →

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