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GREENBUZZ for February 28, 2005 Taking Care of Business This week we bring you the heartwarming tale of a man, a plan, and a microchip fabrication plant in Richardson, Texas. Find out how a sustainable design manager at Texas Instruments enrolled the high-profile Rocky Mountain Institute to help spec out one of the few resource-efficient manufacturing facilities in the energy-hungry semiconductor industry. Also, we loved last week's story about Tokyo department stores pooling their resources to cut emissions from truck deliveries. It's a smart, savvy, streamlining move that seems destined to catch on in high-density areas. Headlines The Latest News on Business and the Environment Canadian Government Wins Kudos for New 'Climate Change' Budget The Canadian government is winning praise for new federal budget commitments to energy-efficient building and renewable energy projects. Global Manufacturer Nabs ISO14001 Certification for 26 Facilities Modine Manufacturing Company has met its self-imposed target of implementing an environmental management system (EMS) at 26 of its manufacturing locations. Oki Electric Steps Up Toxics Reduction for Stepping Motors Thanks to an aggressive chemical-reduction program, Oki Micro Engineering Co. is now producing stepping motors in accordance with the EU's RoHS Directive -- more than a year before the new law goes into effect. Tokyo Dept. Stores Cooperate on Deliveries to Cut CO2 Emissions Department stores in Tokyo have introduced a joint product delivery and distribution system to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion as well as to promote measures to combat global warming. ChevronTexaco Launches First Hydrogen Fueling Station ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures has unveiled its first Chevron Hydrogen energy station at the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center in California. Put GreenBiz news on your site for free! Learn more... More Headlines... Resources and Tools A Wealth of Hands-On Help Computers and Electronics in Health Care Presents specific strategies to help health care facilities achieve greener purchasing of computer and electronics equipment. Western's Energy Services Cost calculators and other tools and resources on hydroelectric power options in 15 western U.S. states. Campus Climate Action Toolkit Software, information and instructions, links, and case studies to help colleges and universities slash emissions while saving much-needed cash. More Tools... | More Web Sites... Columns and Features Insight and Inspiration from the Experts Not a Chip off the Old Block Texas Instruments is constructing an innovative new million-square-foot microchip fabrication plant in Texas, thanks to a little help from the Rocky Mountain Institute. By Christina Page Wanna write for GreenBiz?Let us know if you'd like to write a guest column or feature reflecting your experiences or opinions in the environmental business world. Send a brief query to Editor@greenbiz.com | Read our editorial guidelines More Columns... | More Features...