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WK Dickson Welcomes Senior Project Manager to Airport Group
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth "Bud" Hawk, PE, as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager for the Airport Group. Bud is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. His impressive body of work spans the... - June 07, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Odyne Systems, LLC Wins Contract for Deployment of Plug-in Hybrid Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
The Electric Power Research Institute, with funding from the Department of Energy and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, grants contract that will further advance plug-in hybrid technology and accelerate the commercialization of large hybrid trucks. - June 06, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
LithFire-X Awarded Patent Protection for Li Ion Fire Suppression System
LithFire-X LLC, a Detroit-based specialty fire and safety management company, has been awarded patent protection for a fire suppression system specifically designed to contain and extinguish lithium ion battery fires in electric energy storage configurations. Electric energy storage applications... - June 05, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
Rosellini Scientific Helps East Coast Veterans Hospital Recover After Hurricane Sandy
Rosellini Scientific sent a team of biomedical engineers to service a veterans hospital after the massive destruction of Hurricane Sandy. The team inspected and repaired all the hospital beds so the in-patient departments could reopen and care for patients following the storm. - June 04, 2013 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Remedial Construction Services, LP Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Remedial Construction Services, L.P., (RECON) a Houston, Texas-based leading provider of specialty environmental remediation and geotechnical services, today announced key changes to its senior executive team. With the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Rick Nieland,... - June 01, 2013 - Remedial Construction Services, LP
Plant Mangroves in the Sundarbans with a Few Clicks
www.grow-trees.com has planted over 431,000 trees in the periphery of tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, common land of villages and holy environments through the support of 140 companies and thousands of individuals. It is an Official Partner of WWF’s Cities for Forests Campaign, a Tree Planting Partner of the United Nations Environment Program’s Billion Tree Program and an Official Partner of United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. - May 28, 2013 - Grow-Trees.com
VStock Transfer Congratulates Its Client, New Found Shrimp, Inc. on Receiving DTC Eligibility
New Found Shrimp (NFDS) Secures DTC Eligibility. - May 23, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
Sims Metal Management Expands in Digital Age with the iScrap App
Sims Metal Management sees the value in listing more locations with the iScrap App, the scrap metal industry directory for the scrap yards and auto recyclers in the US & Canada. - May 23, 2013 - iScrap App
NYC Plagued by Toxic Mold Colonies Reports Five Borough Mold Inspections
New York City Residents Inundated by Toxic Mold Infestations Caused by Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters - May 21, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
The Rise of the Lion: Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc. Assists Long Island Communities Recover After Hurricane Sandy
Cleaning up Long Island after Hurricane Sandy - May 21, 2013 - Greenlion Cleaning & Maintenance Inc
SDSS Partners with San Diego Recycle for E-Waste Recycling Campaign in National City
San Diego Self Storage is partnering with Recycle San Diego to host an e-waste recycling campaign at their facility in National City. - May 18, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
AMI™ Partners with SJE-Rhombus® to Create Cloud Based Pump Monitoring Solution for Municipal Wastewater Market
Today, AMI™, a Las Vegas, Nev. based engineering and cloud technology company, announced their partnership with SJE-Rhombus to create a cloud based pump monitoring system for the municipal waste water market. The partnership represents an expansion of AMI’s reach into the OEM and... - May 17, 2013 - AMI
New 2-Way Inert Isolation Valves Ideal for Aggressive Media
Model WTA-2 Solenoid Operated Inert Isolation Valves feature unique elastomeric seals which resist damage from particulate matter that would destroy typical inert valves. - May 16, 2013 - Clark Solutions
The New Initiative; Audubon Outdoors Views Nature Awareness and Involvement a Must
The organization recognizes the breadth of the problems faced by humanity, but the fact of the matter is that efforts must be made and ISC-Audubon has decided that the time is now, and in doing so they created Audubon Outdoors. - May 16, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Miniature Air Pump Ideal for Medical, Environmental, and Industrial Applications
Model 8018GT Miniature Diaphragm Air Pumps are an excellent choice where chemical resistance and quiet, reliable performance is required. - May 15, 2013 - Clark Solutions
Economical Gear Pumps Ideal for Water or Oil Transfer
Series UP2 Compact Gear Pumps from Clark Solutions transfer water to 2.6 GPM, oil to 52.9 GPH. - May 14, 2013 - Clark Solutions
Venue Houston Hosts The Global Party Benefiting TX Children's Hospital
360 VIP Event locations throughout the World were chosen to participate in this incredible event. Venue is honored to be participating for the second year - linking the world for a worthy cause. - May 13, 2013 - Venue Houston
Ceram Awarded ISO 14001 Certification
Ceram, the international materials development and testing company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded ISO 14001 certification of its Environmental Management System (EMS). Liz Thompson, Technical Consultant – Sustainability, at Ceram, says: “We’re extremely proud... - May 12, 2013 - Lucideon
UK Environmental Laboratories Achieve Steady 4.8% Growth
A unique new report by Environment Analyst charts the performance of twelve leading UK environmental laboratories including: ALcontrol, ALS Environmental (formerly Severn Trent Laboratories), Brixham Environmental Laboratories, Cefas, Environmental Scientifics Group, Eurofins, The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), Fugro EMU, Intertek, Marine Science Scotland, National Laboratory Service (NLS) and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. - May 11, 2013 - Environment Analyst Ltd
Startup Greener50 Connects People to Eco-Friendly Businesses
A duo based in Colorado is challenging the idea that business and the environment don't mix. Greener50, founded by Rick Oberreuter and Matt Neidenberg, is a website that connects eco-minded people, businesses, and organizations together. The concept of greener50 is simple; Find > Learn >... - May 10, 2013 - greener50
Himalayan Salt Cave Has Opened in La Grange, IL
Primal Oceans Salt Cave at 8 S. La Grange Road opened on April 1, 2013 by co-owners Karen Stoelinga and Peggy McDonald after a visit to Sedona, AZ sparked an interest in salt rooms and spas. Primal Oceans features several types of spa treatments, including ionic foot baths and aquamassage, but will highlight the creation of Dr. Smiechowski. - May 08, 2013 - Salt Cave, VT
WK Dickson Welcomes New Project Manager for Water Resources Group
WK Dickson announces the addition of Jeremy L. Brashears, PE to the firm. He is located in the Charlotte regional office and serves as a project manager in the water and wastewater group. - May 08, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Wright Scoop Solicits Plants of CARE Nominations
In honor of the months of May and June as national "Flower Month," Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright solicits nominations for her ‘Plants of CARE’ – conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency’ program. - May 04, 2013 - The Wright Scoop
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
ecoEnvelopes Cited in Sprint Award for Green Excellence
Global consulting and analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan, awarded Sprint its 2013 North American Award for Green Excellence. Sprint was recognized for its widespread commitment to sustainability by global consulting and analyst firm Frost & Sullivan in its 2013 North American Award for Green... - May 04, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
A New Product from Nisus Corporation Offers Dramatic Cost Savings and Environmental Benefits to Swimming Pool Owners
Nisus Corporation brought the green revolution to termite treatments in new construction and to wood preservation of railroad ties and utility poles. Now they are turning their attention to swimming pools. The company has created and patented a liquid borate mineral salt pool additive that is... - May 03, 2013 - Nisus Corporation
SolarCraft Donates Solar to Sonoma Garden Park
SolarCraft, with offices in Sonoma and Novato, recently donated and installed a solar electric system at the Sonoma Garden Park, the six-acre working farm on 7th Street East, given to the City of Sonoma by Pauline Bond and managed by Sonoma Ecology Center. - May 02, 2013 - SolarCraft
ecoEnvelopes and Sprint Honored at Xplor 2013
Xplor International Awards ecoEnvelopes Honorable Mention as Application of the Year. - May 02, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
Odyne Systems, LLC Enhances System Engineering Focus
New Staff Appointments, Patents, and Developments with Partners Demonstrate Continuing Industry Leadership in Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - May 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
American Electronics Recycling and Queen Anne Elementary to Host Recycling Event and Scholarship Fundraiser
In commemoration of Earth Day, Queen Anne Elementary and American Electronics Recycling are hosting an electronics recycling event this Saturday April 27th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Queen Anne Elementary School, 411 Boston Street. - April 27, 2013 - American Electronics Recycling
Luray and Page County, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites the public to attend the official designation of the town of Luray and Page County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on May 11, 2013 at 1:45 p.m. - April 27, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Grand Opening of Independent Wholesalers and Introduction of Aggrand Natural and Organic Farm, Lawn, and Garden Products at the University of Delaware's Ag Day
Introducing a much needed environmentally friendly product line to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay area. Greg King and associates will distribute information about the benefits of Aggrand natural fertilizer, lawn and farm products. Ag Day at the University of Delaware in Newark Delaware is the perfect place to start. - April 26, 2013 - Independent Wholesale Products
OWUSS and COARE Announce New Partnership
Scholarship and Conservation Organizations Create New Ocean Conservation Internship - April 26, 2013 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
First Consumer-Based Online Database Dedicated to Green Products Launches
ProvenSustainable.com is excited to announce the launch of its website aimed at promoting reputable green products and certification organizations. After months of research, ProvenSustainable.com is able to provide consumers and professionals with valuable information about sustainable product... - April 26, 2013 - Provensustainable.com
Exportation of Wood Pellets from North America to Europe Reached a New Record of 3.2 Million Tons in 2012, with US Exporters More Than Doubling Their Shipments
Demand for wood pellets in Europe has gone up dramatically the past few years as power companies on the continent have switched from using fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Importation of pellets from North America increased over 60 percent from 2011 to 2012 with the US export volumes more than doubling, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Way to Happiness Foundation Sets the Course for a Brighter Future at Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration
Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration at Centennial Park was a family-fun day of eco-friendly activities and information. Many groups were able to participate including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 24, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Waste King Doubles Turnover in a Year
Since moving to its current premises a couple of years ago, Waste King, a specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, has now achieved the milestone of processing 10,000 orders. Of even more significance is that this growing number of orders has contributed to... - April 24, 2013 - Waste King
PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013
PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC
Nisus Corporation Adds a "Green" Solution to the Fight to Rid South Florida of Giant Snail Problem
As the giant African land snail invades southern Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has done extensive research on the eradication of this pest and has identified a number of ways to eliminate it. (See http://www.freshfromflorida.com/) One product that... - April 23, 2013 - Nisus Corporation
American Textile Recycling Services Brings Textile Recycling to Earth Day Dallas
American Textile Recycling Services (ATRS) is excited to share its textile recycling mission at Earth Day Dallas Festival & Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, 2013 in Fair Park. Expected to attract over 60,000 visitors, Earth Day Dallas is the largest Earth Day celebration in... - April 21, 2013 - American Textile Recycling Service
New Website Seeks Capital to Bring to Conclusion
Domestic Anarchy is a fledgling social enterprise seeking to create food security, biodiversity, and address nutritional poverty by providing a way that organic and heirloom seeds can be freely traded and information is freely available. - April 21, 2013 - Domestic Anarchy
Fluorescent Tube Coffins Prove a Hit with Waste King Customers
According to Waste King, a specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, its fluorescent tube "coffins" are proving attractive to customers who want to dispose of their spent tubes in the most environmentally friendly way. Waste King’s operations... - April 20, 2013 - Waste King
Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground
Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
WINAICO Ranks Highest Among Peers in PTC Ratings WSP-260P6 Outperforms Well-Known Competitors
On April 8, 2013, Go Solar California published an updated PTC rating list and out of almost 11,500 eligible modules rated, WINAICO high performance modules have ranked highest among their peers. The WINAICO 250W, 255W and 260W polycrystalline modules have earned PTC ratings of 229.6, 234.3 and 239. - April 19, 2013 - WINAICO USA
Hands Off Point Nepean Says Local Real Estate Agent
In an extremely rare move a Mornington Peninsula real estate agent has opposed plans to develop property. Luke Woollard from PILOT Real Estate Agents in Mornington has voiced his opposition to the State Government’s plan to develop Point Nepean National Park. Woollard believes the... - April 19, 2013 - PILOT Real Estate Agents
San Diego Self Storage Partners with San Diego Recycle for E-Waste Recycling Campaign
San Diego Self Storage is partnering with Recycle San Diego to host an e-waste recycling campaign in celebration of Earth Day. - April 19, 2013 - San Diego Self Storage
Compliance & Risks Launch IS0 14001 Monitoring & Management Service
Compliance & Risks, one of the world’s most trusted compliance knowledge management companies, today announced the launch of a customized ISO 14001 service to support companies by researching and monitoring environmental compliance obligations globally, as well as providing an innovative... - April 19, 2013 - Compliance and Risks
WaterSignal Launches Charity: water Donation Campaign
Leading Wireless Water Leak Detection Company Supports Non-profit Mission to Bring Clean, Safe Drinking Water to Developing Nations. - April 19, 2013 - WaterSignal