Historically, the global copper, nickel, lead, and zinc mining market declined at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.10%. This was mainly due to the sustained fall in commodity prices during the historic period.

The global copper, nickel, lead, and zinc mining market is ... Read more

Green solutions are being adopted by plastic product manufacturers to reduce carbon emissions. They are using green materials such as polyethylene produced from ethanol sugarcane, soybeans, tapioca instead of polyethylene from oil or natural gas. Production of lightweight, thermoplastics, ... Read more

Rail transportation companies are using alternative energy sources to operate their rolling stock and stations. Alternatives for diesel include hydrogen and LNG (already being tested by some rail operators) that can be used to power trains. The use of renewable energy sources is primarily driven ... Read more

There has been a growing migration of pigment manufacturing capacities from the West to low-cost countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This is driven mainly by stringent environmental compliance issues in Europe and North America. Gradually maturing production technologies and the presence of ... Read more

Camper manufacturers are increasingly using automated production methods such as robotics technology to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Robots make use of 3D camera sensor and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies to automate welding, blasting, heavy lifting, painting and other tasks ... Read more

Automobile trailers manufacturers are increasingly using light weight vehicle components to improve fuel efficiency. Light weight trailers lower the fuel consumption and improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle while ensuring safety norms are complied. In this regard, automotive trailers ... Read more

Additive manufacturing is continuously evolving and automobile manufacturers are now using 3D printing technology to reduce production time and costs. 3D printing creates a three-dimensional physical object using a digital design. It is being used to build prototypes of cars, concept models, ... Read more

Changes are being made in the zoos as a result of rise in ethical concern for animals. Initiatives are being implemented to change the way humans experience while visiting a zoo. Concern for animal rights paved many serious policies as to which many zoos have to recondition if they are going to ... Read more

Crematories are offering green funeral and burial services to environmentally conscious customers. A green funeral offers environmentally-friendly options such as funeral in a natural setting, use of only recycled paper products, locally-grown organic flowers and food, biodegradable clothing, ... Read more