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Image via Flickr Galería de ► Bee, like bees! Amazon is a master at adapting. That’s why the company has been so successful in the ecommerce industry. Amazon frequently assesses its customers’ needs and then implements solutions before competitors even see a new trend, as evident with the introduction of Amazon Prime and a push for…
Image via Wikipedia.org Bloomberg reported that the price of nickel saw a sharp jump in price on Wednesday after five months of lengthy declines. China’s inventory is already tight, and they plan to reduce their output further in favor of cheaper alternatives. Speculation about what China will do and the low stockpiles currently available are…
Image via Flickr by e-Magine Art Codexis is an enzyme producer that develops biocatalysts for the pharmaceutical industry. They have proven technology that reduces the cost of manufacturing drugs through sustainable processes. In July 2014, Codexis signed an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to share a technology license.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page!…
Image via Flickr by born1945 Rhode Island recently proposed a truck-only toll on some of the state’s roads and bridges. The money would go towards rebuilding infrastructure that is in disrepair. The American Trucking Association (ATA) is fighting back, calling the toll unfair. If there is a toll, it should effect all vehicles that use…
Image via Flickr by rijans In April, Bangladesh garment factories captured worldwide headlines when a factory collapsed, killing 1,200 workers. Just one day before the collapse, an engineer was arrested for his allegations of unsafe working conditions there. The vice president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Shahidulla Azim, told the Associated Press,…
Image via Flickr sayamindu For over 50 years, Lego has been selling building blocks made from oil-based plastic. The company recently decided to research green materials that could be used to build the bricks instead. By 2030, the Danish toy company aims to eliminate oil-based plastic from its production line.Oops! You don’t have permission to…