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Weidlinger Project Wins ACEC National Honor Award
The firm was the structural and civil engineer for the iconic Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, which recently earned LEED Gold Certification. - May 01, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International
Innovative Flood Barrier Demonstration in Davenport, IA
The City of Davenport and the International Erosion Control Association are hosting an outdoor demonstration of a newer flood protection barrier called Big Bags USA. - April 30, 2014 - DRIPS, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Awarded $776,000 Agreement by Electric Power Research Institute Under a California Energy Commission Grant to Retrofit Trucks
Program to Retrofit Large Trucks with Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems will be Performed under California Energy Commission Grant ARV-11-013 with the Electric Power Research Institute. - April 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Walter T. Selver Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Walter T. Selver of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of asbestos removal. About Walter T. Selver Mr. Selver has 24 years experience in the asbestos removal field. He is... - April 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Alex Pratt Joins EMLab P&K as Regional Account Manager Southeast Region
EMLab P&K hires Alex Pratt as Account Manager for the Southeast region, focusing on EMLab P&K’s mold, asbestos, and bacteria labs in Florida, Virginia, and New Jersey. - April 28, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Health Briefs TV Offers Tips for Living a Healthy, Green Life
The show offers viewers a look at how to live a healthier and greener life by making a few small changes in their lives. - April 24, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel
Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.
The Way to Happiness Foundation Celebrates Earth Day
Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration at Centennial Park was a family day of eco-friendly activities and information. Many groups were able to participate including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 23, 2014 - The Way to Happiness
A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.
FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Wiser Choices Are Key to Inspiring Year-Round Earth Day Benefits for Commercial Contractors & Building Professionals
Earth Day was first introduced in 1970 as a global method for honoring the planet and protecting the environment. More than three decades later it is celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide and continues to grow with new initiatives such as the Green Cities Campaign, which was launched in 2013... - April 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Local Youfit Health Clubs Celebrating Earth Day by Adding Green to Their Communities
As a part of their nationwide, Earth Day celebration, at every Youfit club in America – numbering 68, with 2-3 new ones being added every month - employees will be planting two new trees. The goal is to plant 140 trees in 9 states in 60 minutes. - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs
Odyne Hybrid System Endorsed for Allison 3000™ and 4000™ Series
Relationship with Allison Transmission Moves Forward with Agreement Endorsing and Recognizing Odyne’s Unique Hybrid System Globally. - April 08, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Green on the Green Festival Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary May 3, Offering Visitors a Chance to “Go Green”
Free One-Day Community Festival in Worthington, Sponsored by Big Green Head, Green Energy Ohio and Interfaith Power and Light, Features a Special Screening of Award-Winning Documentary, “Chasing Ice” - April 05, 2014 - Big Green Head
The Feed You Need at a Price You’ll Love in Sun Roads Farmory's Pasture in a Box Systems
With water shortages and inclement weather ravaging our country, Sun Roads Farmory is pleased to offer an alternative feed source to keep your herd healthy and happy. Sun Roads systems produce feed with a very constant quality! This gives the producer the ability to provide a consistently high nutrient, 100% organic green feed to their animals regardless of weather or market conditions. All of this comes with an exciting, added bonus: using this feed system can cut your feed costs by half! - April 04, 2014 - Sun Roads Farmory
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York’s Most Prestigious Honor
The firm provided structural and civil engineering services for the curvilinear Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, which earned the ACEC NY Empire Award. - April 03, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon a Professional of the Year
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Water Research. - April 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources
OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group
Clark Solutions' Drill Driven Impeller Pump for Corrosive and Non-Corrosive Fluid Transfer Applications
Series N2001 and U2001 Pumps rated to flows of 60LPM (15.9GPM), pressures to 4 BAR (58 PSI), designed for oils, acids, bases, and water based solutions. - March 29, 2014 - Clark Solutions
ECOWISE Landcare Responds to California Water Emergency
ECOWISE Landcare Tapped by the Desert Water Agency for the installation of the Smart Irrigation Controllers. - March 27, 2014 - ECOWISE Landcare
Service Organization YRNO Wins Super Service Challenge
Service organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans began their work in the New Orleans community right after Hurricane Katrina. They have been rewarded $44,000 for winning the Super Service Challenge. - March 26, 2014 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
PEM Inc. Announces Consultant Internships for Students and Recent Graduates in the Environmental Sciences and Management of the Environment
Students gain insights into current climate change and environmental challenges. - March 26, 2014 - Planetary Emissions Management Inc.
Rare Earth Materials: Will We Have Enough? C-Tech Innovation Investigates
The issues around the possible future restrictions to the supply of critical materials have been the subject of debate for several years. In response to these an international consortium has been brought together to develop new solutions to the European requirement for rare earth metals. REMANENCE... - March 26, 2014 - C-Tech Innovation Ltd
Vermont Non-Profit Joins Fight Against California’s Historic Drought
Vermont based non-profit helps connect individuals suffering from California's historic drought with dowsers in their local area. The need for water has never been greater in America's fruit and vegetable mecca, California, and The American Society of Dowsers is rising to meet this pressing need. - March 26, 2014 - The American Society of Dowsers, Inc.
Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
California Company Named "Exporter of the Year" in the Environmental Category by U.S. Export Promotion Magazine
Solatube Global Marketing Inc. has been named a 2014 Exporter of the Year award winner by ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Export USA, the export promotion magazine of the USA. ThinkGlobal, which also manages the USA Export Expo, selects the Exporter of the Year Award winners. - March 21, 2014 - Solatube Global Marketing
EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate
The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
ConservAmerica Announces Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award Honorees
At its annual Theodore Roosevelt Banquet, ConservAmerica presented "Teddies" to four individuals for their contributions to conservation. - March 20, 2014 - ConservAmerica
Sunday Assembly Presents: Change in the Arctic: What Does It Mean for Planet Earth?
Professor Pat Abbott will speak on the subject of change in the Arctic and what it means for Planet Earth on March 23, at the Balboa Park Club. The event is free and includes a live musical performance by singer/songwriter BJ Jezbera. Everyone is welcome, and childcare will be provided. - March 18, 2014 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Affordable and Reliable Eco Friendly Flooring Installation in Pittsburgh
Perfect Flooring Pittsburgh is proud to serve its clients with all ECO friendly materials with great pricing and huge selection of floors for any home remodeling job. - March 17, 2014 - Perfect Flooring, Pittsburgh
The Enterprises TV Show Will Air a Compelling Environmental Impact Segment
The celebrity-hosted program presents a riveting segment on today’s impacts on the environment. - March 16, 2014 - Enterprises TV
Beach Terrace Care Center Shares Easy Ways to Go Green at Home
Long Beach, NY Based Nursing Home invites the community to go green this March for Earth Day. - March 15, 2014 - Beach Terrace Care Center
Balfour Beatty Construction Wins Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award from Waste Management
Yesterday, Waste Management awarded Balfour Beatty Construction the 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award, a recognition given to the top customers in the construction industry whose various projects achieved outstanding sustainability milestones. This is the third year in a row that... - March 14, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Ice Cycle is a Project to Return an Iceberg to Greenland Cube by Cube. It is Launching on Rocket Hub.
Ice Cycle is an enterprise designed by Robert Welkie to respond to one of the most immediate and dramatic catastrophes associated with global climate change, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, the once vast inland ice or Sermersuag that at one point covered 80% of Greenland. The first phase of Ice Cycle has launched as a Fractured Atlas fiscally sponsored project on the crowd funding platform RocketHub. http://www.rockethub.com/projects/39846-ice-cycle . - March 14, 2014 - Ice Cycle
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 251 kW solar power system at Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. The picturesque, private golf course is now powered by renewable, green energy. - March 13, 2014 - SolarCraft
"Go Wild!" with the Catalina Island Conservancy
Experience and Explore Nature - Just an Hour from Los Angeles - March 13, 2014 - Catalina Island Conservancy
Daniel Levine: Large Cities Are Moving Underground
The trends expert is seeing a growing number of developments below street level. - March 13, 2014 - Daniel Levine
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... - March 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
NewProductHelp.com Representing Electric Plastic Bottle Grinder Invention to Industry Over Next 2 Years
Donald R., Tennessee resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to serve as the official marketing and licensing representative for his Electric Plastic Bottle Grinder invention. An innovative and highly functional new product designed to greatly... - March 11, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant
A New SolarOrganite® Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility at Lake Yale Baptist Assembly's Wastewater Treatment Plant is now in operation to Help Protect Local Lakes, Springs, Rivers, and Enhance Soil and drastically Reduce the Wastewater Plant's Sludge Disposal Costs. Eco Sciences, LLC... - March 09, 2014 - Solarorganite, LLC
Austral Insulation Strengthens Sustainability Program
Austral Insulation, one of the leading suppliers and installers of various types of roof and home insulation in Brisbane, strengthens its sustainability program through the use of sustainable, recyclable, and eco-friendly products and materials. - March 08, 2014 - Austral Insulation
Wooden Glasses of Ozeal: a New Choice in Buying Eyeglasses Online 2014
It is still unknown what will really take the lead of fashion trends in 2014. But eco fashion is most likely to win in this race. This eco-friendly fashion house has been an eternal lover of fashion-forward designers since it debuted at New York City’s famed Fashion Week in February 2005. Of... - February 28, 2014 - Ozeal Glasses
ISO Consultant USA Released ISO 14001 Certification Documentation Kit
ISO Consultant USA released ISO 14001 Certification documentation kit for effective environmental management system for any organization. This ISO 14001 Document includes manual, procedures, audit checklists and more. - February 27, 2014 - ISO Consultant
Solar Innovations, Inc. Designs Energy Efficient Greenhouses for Orchids
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of greenhouses; garden windows; conservatories; folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; and skylights has designed an energy efficient orchid greenhouse. - February 24, 2014 - Solar Innovations, Inc.