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Crazy Diamond Performance Inc., to Offer a Dedicated CNG Vehicle and Refueling Unit as a Package
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) is pleased to offer BRC FuelMaker® technology, packaged with its Advanced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle retro-fit systems. - January 16, 2015 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
The Landings at Skidaway Island Earns Green Community Award from Audubon International
The Landings at Skidaway Island is the first community in Georgia to earn the Green Community Award for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the award, which recognizes significant environmental... - January 15, 2015 - Audubon International
Plywood Industry in India - 2014: Market Reports on India
MarketReportsonIndia.com presents a report on "Plywood Industry in India - 2014: Market size, Market trends, Growth drivers, Future forecast, Market opportunity." This report provides an insight into the Plywood Industry's current scenario, structure and practices in India. - January 14, 2015 - Market Reports on India
New Mexico Bacteria Source Tracking Project Gains Media Attention
Some news organizations have featured in 2014 the microbial source tracking project undertaken by the San Juan Watershed Group in New Mexico. - January 14, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Odyne Systems, LLC Enhances System Engineering and Support Focus
New Patents, Technical Staff Appointments Support Continued Industry Leadership - January 13, 2015 - Odyne Systems, LLC
EMLab P&K Partners with Ian Cull of Indoor Sciences, Sponsors IAQ Training Course in San Francisco Bay Area
EMLab P&K sponsors the IAQA Indoor Environmentalist Course in the San Francisco area. The indoor air quality (IAQ) training course is taught by Ian Cull of Indoor Sciences. - January 12, 2015 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Vail Products® Renews for 2015 with Gamekeepers on Pursuit Channel
Vail Products® of Horton, KS, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket severe-duty construction equipment attachments and land management tools, has renewed its television partnership with Gamekeepers of Mossy Oak for the series’ 2015 schedule on the Pursuit Channel. “Gamekeepers... - January 08, 2015 - VAIL Products
American Society for the Protection of Nature Announces Merger
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation along with Adirondack Wilderness Adventures Inc. and the American Wilderness Foundation have merged one organization. They are now a Not for Profit Corporation in the State of New York. Their new name is "American Society for the Protection of Nature INC." - January 07, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Milholland Solar and Electric Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Milholland Solar & Electric, an Award Winning, BBB A+ rated Solar & Electrical Contractor turns 25 this year. Presently Serving San Diego and Southern California, Milholland Electric Inc remain committed to its many customers for many more years to come. - January 05, 2015 - Milholland Solar & Electric
The Wood Fiber Costs for the World’s Hardwood Pulp-Producing Mills Have Declined in 2014
Reduced pulpwood prices in Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia in the 3Q/14 resulted in the lowest Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) since 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. With mixed price trends for softwood fiber, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has been fairly stable the past two years. - December 20, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
EMLab P&K Launches Customizable Fungal Glossary for Spore Trap Reports with Mold Analysis
EMLab P&K’s Fungal Glossary is now available for spore trap reports. Clients of the mold lab can include a customizable list of fungi with their spore trap reports to send to their end clients. - December 19, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Plateaued During the 1H/2014 with Canadian Shipments Declining and Exports from the US South Continuing Upward
Pellet shipments from the US and Canada to Europe have gone in opposite directions in 2014, with the shipments from the US South being up ten percent from the 4Q/13 to the 2Q/14, and Canadian volumes declining 25% during the same period, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The new expanding markets for pellet producers in Western Canada have instead been Japan and South Korea. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lindblad and National Geographic to Support SmartCatch’s Sustainable Commercial Fishing Technology
SmartCatch, an environmental and socially conscious company, today announced receipt of a grant from the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Joint Fund for Exploration and Conservation to build sustainable wild seafood harvesting. SmartCatch's first product is focused on sustainable wild seafood harvest. CatchCam is a Digital Catch Monitoring system to help fishermen optimize harvest and minimize costly by-catch waste. - December 13, 2014 - SmartCatch
Professor Gilbert Gordon Has Been Awarded the Prestigious Title of Bio of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio is a lifetime member of America’s Registry. He is among their most highly regarded members for his accomplishments and achievements in his numerous fields of expertise. For this, he is being honored as the Bio of the Year 2015. - December 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
EPA to Host Free Webinar on Microbial Source Tracking
EPA to highlight its research on microbial source tracking in a webinar this December. - December 11, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Washoe County Proclamation to Protect Nevada's Wild Horses and Burros
On Dec 9, the Washoe County Commission signed and unanimously voted in favor of the Resolution for Wild Horse and Burro Protection in Northern Nevada. Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund joins in the celebration of this momentous occasion as it prepares for the launch of a cooperative agreement between the State of Nevada and local and national non-profit organizations to humanely manage the historic Virginia Range horses. - December 10, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Receives the "Environment Minister's Award" for Its Biodiversity Conservation Activities
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. has received the "Environment Minister's Award" for its efforts in conserving biodiversity in the SAVE JAPAN Project, at the 3rd Contest for Corporate Activities on Biodiversity. 1. Overview of the SAVE JAPAN Project: In the SAVE JAPAN Project,... - December 10, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Checks Off Bucket List Item: Receives the First Odyne Hybrid System Equipped Truck in California
Truck Delivered in Conjunction with the South Coast Air Quality Management District - December 09, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
GREENZO Project Obtains Zinc Oxide from Zamak Injection Waste
The valorisation of waste coming from the zamak injection process by means of a compact plasma pilot plant will allow to obtain first quality zinc oxide, which is going to be applied in diverse industrial applications. - December 09, 2014 - AIJU - Technological Institute for Children’s Products and Leisure
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark A. Chertok, Esq., of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 40 years of experience in the field of law. He is Vice... - December 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
R. Adam Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
R. Adam Smith of Temecula, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of membrane products. About R. Adam Smith Mr. Smith has almost 20 years experience in the membrane products field. He... - December 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Lee Charles Fearon
Lee Charles Fearon, of Kennewick, Washington, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Chemistry. - December 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Hive Minds and the Internet of Bees
Arnia Remote Hive Monitoring Now Listening to Bees Across the Atlantic with Podsystem "Best Signal" M2M SIMs and Flat-Rate Data - December 05, 2014 - Pod Group
Nikkei Inc. to Organize One of the Largest Environmental Exhibitions in Japan, "Eco-Products 2014"
Nikkei Inc. and the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) will organize Eco-Products 2014. - December 03, 2014 - Nikkei
Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card
Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts
SavingSpecies, Third Millenium Alliance, and Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque Announce New Partnership to Restore Coastal Forests in Ecuador
New project will connect isolated forests and will protect critically endangered monkeys, birds, and frogs. - December 02, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc
"The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy" Officially Released
After 5 years of development, filmmaker Sam Henegar has released his full length documentary film, "The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy" produced by Still Waters Imagery & Media. The film features footage captured in all 4 seasons from the Appalachians as well as a multitude of... - December 01, 2014 - Still Waters Imagery & Media
Weidlinger’s Adam Hapij Selected as President of Architectural Engineering Institute
Hapij, who headed the ASCE institute’s 2011 investigation into building damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, is the youngest member ever to hold the position. - November 25, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Professor Gilbert Gordon Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Illinois is being recognized for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Higher Education. America’s Registry has chosen him as the Industry Leader of the Year 2015. He is also currently the Bio of the Month for November 2014. - November 25, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Source Molecular to be Featured in EPA Technology Showcase
The EPA will be presenting next month cutting-edge water technologies it has developed including Source Water Tracking wherein Source Molecular is a partner. - November 23, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Home and Garden America’s CEO Volunteers for the NDOW Seed Collecting Program
Home and Garden America has pledged its support for the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Seed Collecting Program. - November 22, 2014 - Home and Garden America
HAGA Notes That Seed Saving is Essential for the Whole Community
Chuck Harmon, Founder and CEO of Home and Garden America, has noted in a recent interview just how essential it is to save heirloom survival seeds for the whole community. "Saving seeds, especially heirloom varieties, is not just for vegetable gardeners anymore. Everyone and everything... - November 22, 2014 - Home and Garden America
E-Waste Systems, Inc. Files 3rd Quarter 2014 Results
Overview and Highlights of the recently closed Quarter for EWSI. - November 21, 2014 - E-Waste Systems Inc.
New Documentary About Personal and Planetary Health Goes Viral – Over 200,000 Views in 6 Days
Absent Traditional Advertising, “Origins” Garners Worldwide Acclaim and Audience Via Grassroots, Social Media. - November 20, 2014 - Well.org
Amaray's New Manufacturing Process Demonstrates Their Commitment to Their Customers, the Supply Chain, and the Environment
Amaray's "Closed Loop" manufacturing process supports the circular economy, utilizing plastic waste and delivering cost benefits to customers. - November 18, 2014 - Amaray
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
German Environmental Specialist, EGM, and Greener 3000 to Establish EGM Holding America to Exclusively Produce Cleaner Diesel and Jet Fuels in U.S.
Partnership will open US market for EGM’s patented technology that permanently bonds hydrocarbon based diesel and jet fuels with water to produce cleaner, more efficient fuels. - November 17, 2014 - Greener 3000
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
A New Initiative in Aviation Recycling
Recycling of waste/scrap and end of life avionics in environment friendly methods according to AFRA. - November 17, 2014 - Avdome Aerospace Technology
Committee Announces Awardees for 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2014 awardees. - November 15, 2014 - United for Human Rights
HAGA Releases YouTube Video Titled The Basics of Heirloom Seeds Pack
A representative for Home and Garden America announced today the release of a new video entitled “The Basics of Heirloom Seeds Pack." - November 15, 2014 - Home and Garden America
Source Molecular to Offer Advanced Digital PCR Technology
Source Molecular's clients with large projects now have the option to have their water samples tested using a more advanced microbial source tracking technology. - November 15, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Waste King Praises the Value of Apprenticeships
Recently, the proud possessor of an NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service, Ben Brimson, Office Supervisor/ Team Leader at Waste King - a specialist collections, clearance and recycling company that focuses on providing a service which is highly environmentally friendly – is now continuing his... - November 15, 2014 - Waste King
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been honored with the Global Achievement Award from Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D.,... - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Gregory P. Archambault Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory P. Archambault of Oneida, Wisconsin has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of deinking process paper pulp. About Gregory P. Archambault Mr. Archambault is the CEO of Fox River Fiber... - November 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Master Student Starts Crowd Funding Campaign to Help Complete Degree Requirements
Master student starts crowd funding campaign to help complete degree requirements. - November 07, 2014 - Elizabeth Carey
Milholland Solar & Electric Joins Industry Leaders in Growing California’s Solar Industry
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB), a 25 year old family owned & operated Solar Power & Electrical Contractor joins the California Solar Energy Industries Association. - November 04, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Breakthrough in Taking Water Out of Air for Drinking Water from A.S.R. Inc.
Drinking water out of air - November 03, 2014 - A.S.R. Inc.