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Waste King Cleans Up After the Festival of Cricket
When it came to clearing up after a Cricket Festival, the organisers turned to Waste King, the specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead. - September 04, 2013 - Waste King
EMLab P&K Upgrades Android App with IAQ Pocket Guide for Clients of Environmental Testing Lab
EMLab P&K adds the IAQ Pocket Guide as a new feature in its Android app. The digital version of the IAQ Pocket Guide makes it easy and convenient for clients of environmental lab to access the popular, in-demand resource. - September 03, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Completed Air Quality Testing Projects in the U.S. and Internationally by Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Recent updates to the EPA MACT Standards as well as air quality testing demands overseas have kept Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. busy during the summer months of 2013. ESS has completed a number of projects with more planned through the end of the year. - September 01, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Yoga Classes and Volunteer Opportunities on the Appalachian Trail
A yoga and stewardship hike will allow guests to relax their minds and bodies as they get in touch with nature and learn about volunteer and stewardship opportunities on the Appalachian Trail. - September 01, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
GES Announced as a Sponsoring Company of the ENFOS Experience
Groundwater and Environmental Services will sponsor the fourth annual ENFOS Experience. - August 30, 2013 - ENFOS, Inc.
LORD Corporation’s Richard L. McNeel Business Center Achieves LEED Gold Rating
U.S. Green Building Council Approves LORD Facility in Cary, N.C. for LEED Certification Based on Its Sustainability Features. - August 30, 2013 - Lord Corporation
Bristol Bay Photography Exhibit Opens in Anchorage. Accompanying Silent Auction to Benefit Trustees for Alaska and Its Bristol Bay Efforts.
A collection of images captured in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska by Anchorage photographer Carl Johnson is being exhibited at Snow City Café in downtown Anchorage for the month of September 2013. Drawn from over 24,000 images captured during three years of fieldwork on a book project... - August 29, 2013 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
CarbonClix Launches a Free Get Started Guide to Help Users Reduce Their Carbon Footprint and Save Money
A Free Get Started Guide is now available from CarbonClix. The Guide examines the direct impact we have on the environment through our daily activities, such as use of transport and household energy consumption and provides easy to follow tips on how to reduce carbon emissions and save money on household bills. - August 29, 2013 - Tramp Carbon
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Wolf River Boulevard Connector is First Roadway to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
The Wolf River Boulevard Connector in Germantown, Tennessee is the first roadway in the world to earn certification in the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program. - August 28, 2013 - Audubon International
5th Mega Tree Plantation Drive Held to Celebrate the Birthday of Baba Ram Rahim Ji
To mark the Birthday of Revered Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan and Independence Day of India, Dera Sacha Sauda celebrates 15th August as Mega Tree Plantation Day. This year being the fifth Mega Tree Plantation Day, Dera Sacha Sauda followers planted over 35 lacs saplings in a single day. - August 25, 2013 - dera sacha sauda
EMLab P&K Launches MoldRANGE Climate Report for Mold Testing in California
EMLab P&K launches MoldRANGE California Climate report to help IAQ professionals who perform mold testing in California. The report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels in the California zip code where the mold testing took place. - August 23, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
OnCore Manufacturing, Tijuana Mexico Achieves ISO14001:2004 Certification
Oncore Manufacturing Services announced that its Tijuana Mexico manufacturing site's environmental management system have been certified to be in compliance with ISO. They focus on assuring their compliance with global environmental protection standards. - August 22, 2013 - Oncore Manufacturing Services
Xanadu Catalina 5K Health & Wellness Festival September 20th-22nd 2013 – Santa Catalina Island Benefiting the Outdoor Discovery School Foundation
Two Harbors in Catalina Island will be the home of Xanadu, the 5K Health and Fitness Festival. Between 1500 and 3000 participants are projected to experience this weekend adventure that promotes physical fitness, well-being, community and the non profit, Outdoor Discovery School Foundation. - August 21, 2013 - Xanadu Catalina
Leading Trends Website WikiTrend.org Sees "Environmental Upcycling" as the Next Big Thing
The trend includes and underground park, plastic homes, and gardens on top of city busses - August 18, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
The Way to Happiness Plans Health and Happiness Day in Nashville
The Way to Happiness Campaign prepares for Health and Happiness Day in Nashville. - August 16, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is First to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the world to earn designation by Audubon International as a Certified Signature Sanctuary. - August 16, 2013 - Audubon International
Mt. Philo Inn Opens to Weekend Visitors
Boutique Vermont Inn Unveils New Look, Suites and Introductory Rates - August 14, 2013 - Mt Philo Inn/Knight and Day
Spiritual Environmental Protection: Paradigm-Shifting New Book Addresses the Need for Faith-Based Environmentalism
David Page's Newly Released "GODLess Environmentalism: The Failure of Environmental Protection and Our Hidden Power to Save the Planet" explores the connection between human beings, nature, the environment, planet earth, and God who created and maintains them. The book returns environmental protection to genuine spirituality, demonstrating that nature contains the hidden power to reestablish the connection between humanity and the divine. A must read for environmentalists of all faiths. - August 14, 2013 - Jeshurun Press
Waste King Helps Clean Up Dunstable Downs
When the National Trust (NT) wanted to clear rubbish that had collected on Dunstable Downs, it thought to hire a skip - but Waste King explained that clearing the rubbish by hand is both a "greener" and more cost-effective option. - August 14, 2013 - Waste King
The Golf Club at Rainmakers Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Golf Club at Rainmakers has been designated a Certified Silver Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International and is the first golf course in New Mexico to earn Signature Certification. - August 14, 2013 - Audubon International
CICS Publishes New White Paper on Mandatory Carbon Reporting Following New Legislation
Following the announcement that Mandatory Carbon Reporting (MCR) has now been written into law (as of 6th August), CICS, the management systems certification and sustainability assurance provider, has published a new white paper – "Mandatory Carbon Reporting." - August 11, 2013 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
6R Supply Shifts to Biobased Industrial Supply Product Line
Industrial sustainability through BioBased solutions. 6R Supply provides biobased fluids, fuels and solvents to manufacturing, energy industries, and governments that reduce toxicity throughout their operations and facilities. - August 08, 2013 - 6R Supply Inc.
ecoEnvelopes President Recognized for Affecting the Most Positive Change in Industry
ecoEnvelopes, the world’s leader in innovative, eco-friendly mailing solutions is proud to announce that Gale Ward, Company President and General Manager, has received a Silver Award as Maverick of the Year, for Business Products Industries in the 2013 American Business Awards. - August 08, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
BlueTech® Research Predicts Indirect Potable Reuse Market to Double in USA in the Next Ten Years
The next decade will see an increase in indirect potable reuse (IPR) projects as marginal costs stimulate IPR market growth and impending regulation affect future IPR applications and markets. - August 08, 2013 - BlueTech Research
David M. Slaugenhoup Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Executive
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has strengthened its environmental risk services expertise with the addition of David M. Slaugenhoup as an account executive within its General Industry... - August 07, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program Partners with Clean the World
Audubon International's Green Lodging Program joins forces with soap-recycling nonprofit Clean the World to protect the environment and help save lives. - August 07, 2013 - Audubon International
Mohonk Preserve Loses Latest Land Grab Lawsuit
In late May, New York State Supreme Court Judge Christopher E. Cahill issued a decision after a nine-year lawsuit that involved Mohonk Preserve claiming title to 75 acres of land that the court held actually belonged to its neighbors, Karen Pardini and Michael Fink. Testimony alledged that both Mohonk and the seller were aware who the real owners were. The scenario calls into question the tactics of organizations trying to achieve what most would agree is the worthy goal of land preservation. - August 06, 2013 - Planet Waves, Inc.
Joe Dalum, President and CEO of Odyne Systems, Elected to the Electric Drive Transportation Association Board
Dalum Looks Forward to Assisting EDTA in Shaping Green Transportation Technology Growth - August 04, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Greenerful.com Announces National Green Living Award Recipient
Greenerful.com has announced the very first recipient of the prestigious “Do-Gooder” Award for Excellence in Green Living and Sustainability. Christina Hudler, from Onslow County, North Carolina is the proud recipient. This award is a prestigious honor because it recognizes individuals... - August 03, 2013 - Greenerful.com
Odyne Systems, LLC Showcasing Hybrid Power Truck System Selected for Nationwide Deployment by the DOE at ICUEE 2013
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured in Booth 4324 Provides All Day Power, Reducing Fuel Consumption by Up to 50%. - August 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Soilworks’® Durasoil® - Synthetic Dust Control Fluid, Certified for Superiority Through BNQ
Soilworks®, LLC is the innovator and manufacturer of Durasoil® dust control agent. Durasoil® is a revolutionary state-of-the-art innovation; engineered for today's challenging dust control needs. This colorless and odorless, ultra-pure synthetic fluid, which is formulated to meet the highest standards of environmental efficacy, is now proudly verified for superior quality by BNQ (Bureau de normalisation du Québec) as of June 21st, 2013. - August 01, 2013 - Soilworks, LLC
Shelton Group Launches New Site for Marketing Insights and Inspiration
Shelton Insights to be the deepest collection of research and marketing trends in the sustainability industry. - August 01, 2013 - Shelton Group
New 2-Way ecoEnvelope Reduce Costs for Mailers
ecoEnvelopes, the world’s leader in innovative, eco-friendly mailing solutions is pleased to announce a new product line of reusable 2-way envelopes, RECOCHET. - August 01, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. Secures RATA and Performance Testing Projects in Philippines
ESS continues expansion in Asia with recent contracts for relative accuracy test audit (RATA) and air emissions test programs for clients in the Philippines. - August 01, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
American Solar Powers Up Its Image
American Solar Offers Homeowners the Power of Choice - July 30, 2013 - American Solar
Starfish Enterprises Launches New Water Purification System Website
Starfish Enterprises Limited announced the launch of their newly redesigned website. - July 29, 2013 - Starfish Enterprises Ltd.
"American Dream; American Nightmare" – California Jury Returns a $1.525 Mil Verdict in Toxic Asbestos Exposure Case
Plaintiffs’ law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. helped secure a seven-figure verdict this month on behalf of a Los Angeles man who developed cancer through his exposure to asbestos-containing construction and automotive products. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Waste King Takes on Three Diverse Challenges
In recent weeks, Waste King has: * Won a contract from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), * Delivered two of its waste pods (empty) to, and collected them (full) from The Grove * Cleared two sites containing eastern European illegal immigrants - July 24, 2013 - Waste King
WINAICO Deemed “New King” Among Panels Tested in Winter Conditions
WINAICO’s polycrystalline modules have not only ranked highest among tested competitors like Lightway, Trina, and Panasonic, but have performed with record breaking yield performance in winter conditions with a score of 108.8%. These impressive results confirm that WINAICO high efficiency modules provide considerably higher power than their name-tag, or price tag, suggest. - July 23, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Rentricity Participates in HydroVision International 2013
Al Spinell, Rentricity Co-Founder and Advisor, will participate at the Hydrovision International Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. The event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center from July 23 – 26. Mr. Spinell will present on Friday, July 26th during the conference... - July 23, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Wombling Waste King Helps Haileybury Archives
Despite so many of us being familiar with The Wombles – making good use of the things that other people throw away – as a society, we still throw away valuable parts of our community heritage. - July 23, 2013 - Waste King
NaturalGas.US to be Sold to U.S. Natural Gas Company or Advocacy Group
The NaturalGas.US domain name will be made available for purchase in 2013 to one natural gas company or organization operating in the U.S. Energy sector. Natural gas in the United States has emerged as the country's most promising energy alternative to oil. - July 22, 2013 - Menius Enterprises, Inc.
ecoEnvelopes Earns Silver in the 2013 American Business AwardsSM
ecoEnvelopes® Named One of the Most Innovative Companies of the Year. - July 20, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
Audubon International Names Associate Director of Advancement
Audubon International is excited to announce it has named Joseph Madeira the Associate Director of Advancement. Joe joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on July 17, 2013. In this newly-created position, Joe will spearhead development, management, and implementation of strategic... - July 20, 2013 - Audubon International
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
With the ecological and social actions of Creta Maris Green Team - environmental group of Creta Maris Beach Resort, organized yesterday July 15, 2013, cleaning and tree preservation, the responsibility of which is under the Municipality of Hersonissos. - July 18, 2013 - Maris Hotels
Excel Learning Center Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Excel Learning Center, a premier childcare facility serving South Jersey, will flip the switch on a brand new solar system at their beautiful six acre Mt. Laurel campus. The 52kW system, designed and installed by the energy experts at Moore Energy, is estimated to cover over fifty percent of the... - July 16, 2013 - Moore Energy LLC
American Conglomerate Enters Into a Strategic Partnership with Mumbai Based Aquakraft Projects
The Sandi Group (TSG), USA today announced a strategic partnership with a Mumbai based Water Solutions company, Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd. The scope of the partnership is multifold across Innovation, R&D, Technology & Capital. TSG is a global, multi-disciplined private company providing... - July 15, 2013 - Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd