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Artificial Bat Cave Manufactured by Oldcastle Precast – Lebanon, TN Wins 1st Place NPCA AWARD
Oldcastle Precast- Lebanon, TN who built an artificial bat cave for Conservationists deep in the Tennessee woods. - April 18, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Asset LifeCycle, LLC Maintains Continued Growth, Acquires Material Recovery Processing Line and Facility
Asset LifeCycle, LLC acquires supplemental processing equipment enhancing existing line. - April 17, 2013 - Asset LifeCycle, LLC
Appalachian Trail Enthusiasts Meet at Western Carolina University for 39th Biennial Conference
Registration is now open for the 2013 Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Biennial conference, scheduled for July 19-26, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The event is hosted by the five southern Appalachian Trail (A.T.) maintaining clubs and convenes Trail managers,... - April 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Brooklyn Residents Poisoned by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters?
Brooklyn Residents Have Recently Been Reported to be Suffering from Allergies, Asthma, and Possibly Emphysema Caused by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters According to a Brooklyn Mold Inspection and Mold Removal Company in NYC. - April 16, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
Rentricity Announces New 2013 Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydropower clean energy recovery company located in New York City, will develop new projects in Vermont and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy... - April 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Revolutionary Spherical Kinetic Electrical Generator
Advanced Innovations Northwest (AINW) LLC, Kirkand, Washington, announces a revolutionary patent pending spherical kinetic renewable energy generator, which produces twice the electrical power of similarly sized linear kinetic electrical generators. - April 16, 2013 - AINW LLC
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. Announces New Office in Hanoi, Vietnam
Environmental Source Samplers (ESS), a leading stack testing and air quality consulting firm, has announced the opening of an office in Hanoi, Vietman to better serve the growing demands for environmental and air quality testing in southeast Asia. - April 14, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Recipients Announced for 2013 North Carolina Appalachian Trail License Plate Grants
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of North Carolina Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate grants for projects which enhance the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in North Carolina. $35,000 was granted this spring to eleven individuals and... - April 14, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Way to Happiness Foundation to Participate in Nashville’s Earth Day 2013
Earth Day boasts a number of eco-friendly organizations, including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 14, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Geoaxioma Philippine Permaculture Project “Plant The Trees And Light The Villages” an Outstanding Success
Since the Plant the Trees and Light the Villages, Project Was Launched in January 2013, the Re-Planting of The Sarangani Rainforest Has Accelerated Over 400% with 40,000 Trees Being Planted in March 2013. - April 13, 2013 - bentleyhouse.org
Well Known Bird Photographer, G. Cope Schellhorn, Uses the Internet to Display His Best Bird Photos
Professional bird photographer, G. Cope Schellhorn, launches a new website named Bird Photos Gallery Bank. The site features are over 300 digital bird photos taken over a period of 14 years and sets a high standard for the growing field of bird photography. - April 12, 2013 - G. Cope Schellhorn
April 18th Open House to Honor Carleton McCambridge Exhibit Closing at EXIT Realty Metro Gallery
Western Artist Carleton McCambridge is closing his art exhibit at the EXIT Realty Metro Gallery. In honor of his work, the Gallery is hosting a farewell to the artist networking event April 18th from 5:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. - April 12, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro
The 43 Trees Project Sponsors Interactive Earth Day Walk
The 43 Trees Project developed life narratives of 43 trees to honor the fallen trees of Super Storm Sandy. - April 11, 2013 - The 43 Trees Project
Ideas Sought Globally to Solve Local Issues
Most innovative idea will receive $25,000 in United Nations supported initiative. - April 10, 2013 - G Adventures
Air Pollution, Climate Change and Their Effect on Human Health Focus of Simons Public Lecture
As part of the Simons Public Lecture Series celebrating MPE2013 (the Mathematics of Planet 2013), SAMSI is hosting Dr. Francesca Dominici, Professor of Biostatistics in the Harvard School of Public Health and Associate Dean of Information Technology, in a public lecture to be held at the UNC Friday Center in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Her talk will be "The Public Health Impact of Air Pollution and Climate Change," and is sponsored by the Simons Foundation. - April 10, 2013 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
American Beauties Native Plants Recognized as Plants of CARE
In honor of April as national "Keep America Beautiful," "Lawn and Garden" and "Earth Day month," Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright identifies American Beauties Native Plants as "Plants of CARE" – conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. - April 09, 2013 - The Wright Scoop
Ami Adini & Associates Inc Launches Environmental Awareness Website
Ami Adini and Associates Inc. launches Environment Awareness site. Dedicated to enriching understanding of the environment and what is good and bad for it, the site goes a step further with an involvement theme inviting not just awareness, but easy-participation ideas on more than one level. - April 09, 2013 - Ami Adini & Associates Inc
Nation First International Development Asia (NFIDAsia) Signs MoU with Hisham Koh & Associates (HKA) to Facilitate Algal Based Farming Products for Rural Myanmar
Nation First International Development Asia (NFIDAsia) has announced today they have signed an MoU with Hisham Koh & Associates (HKA) to facilitate algal based farming products throughout rural Myanmar. While algae is an exciting profitable source of biofuel or commercial animal feeds for... - April 06, 2013 - Nation First International Development Asia (NFIDAsia)
ENFOS Signs Contract with SGAI for Business Cooperation and Partnership
SGAI, the information technology and automation solutions subsidiary of Capital Steel Group will become a reseller and cloud services provider of the ENFOS Platform in China. - April 05, 2013 - ENFOS, Inc.
US Based Textile Manufacturer Utilizes Solar Generated Energy to Produce Sustainable American Made Products to Grow Business in Existing Markets
Installing a 365 killowatt solar power system is a smart strategy to reduce overhead costs for any small business. Utilizing solar energy in the manufacture of sustainable American made products makes Spector Textile Products of Lawrence, Ma an innovator. USA MADE Laundry Bags, is a new brand targeted to the "green conscious" dry cleaning, linen and laundry processing markets. - April 04, 2013 - USA MADE Laundry Bags
Work Truck Show 2013 Green Award Goes to Odyne Systems
Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application - April 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Philippine Ngo Launches Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Summer Competition
Greenwatch Philippines Inc. (GPI) launches its Negros Occidental Junior Green Artists Summer Competition on April 15-22, that aims to involve the Filipino youth in promoting environmental awareness within their ranks and the community at large. GPI aims to tap the artistic talents of elementary... - April 02, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
AmazonRainforestPlants.Com Adds a News and Updates Section on the Affects of Climate Change on the Amazon Rainforest
At the Amazon Rainforest Plants website there some exciting new articles, videos and news about what happening in the Amazon rainforest. Information concerning plants of the Amazon rainforest are of importance to anyone interested in eco system and species survival. At Amazon Rainforest Plants the... - March 30, 2013 - Amazon Rainforest Plants
BlueTech® Webinar: Water Reuse: Regulations & Future Market Trends
BlueTech Research, in partnership with the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), the National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International) and B2B webianrs, is pleased to announce the details of the next interactive web-conference in the BlueTech® Webinar Series entitled: Water Reuse: Regulations and Future Market Trends. The event will be held on April 10th at 11:00 - 12:30 PM EST; 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM GMT - March 28, 2013 - BlueTech Research
Paul R. Puckorius, President Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paul R. Puckorius of Arvada, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of water consulting. About Paul R. Puckorius, President Mr. Puckorius has over 55 years experience in the water... - March 27, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Earth Launches Unique Online Portal to Analyze Supply Chains Social Conditions
The release of the Social Hotspots Database (SHDB) Web Portal opens up a world of social impact information for use by corporate directors, investors, product designers, supply chain managers, policymakers, academic researchers, international organizations, and others. Catherine Benoit Norris, the... - March 27, 2013 - New Earth
Lights Out for Le Meridien St Julians
Hotel goes dark for Earth Hour 2013 as part of the Worldwide Movement for Environment. - March 27, 2013 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Capita Conferences Announce Their Planning for Extreme Weather Conference – 23 April, 2013, Central London
The conference is perfectly timed to provide the knowledge to plan and implement effective strategies to deal with incidences as they arise, and limit the impact of extreme weather. - March 24, 2013 - Capita Conferences
ENFOS Signs MOU with BCEER for Strategic Business Cooperation and Partnership
Beijing Construction Engineering Group Environmental Remediation Co, Ltd (BCEER) will become a reseller of the ENFOS platform in China. - March 22, 2013 - ENFOS, Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Cassandra Kessman as Community Ambassador for Pawling and Dover, New York
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has selected Cassandra Kessman to serve as the volunteer ambassador to the designated Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community of Pawling and Dover, New York. She will serve as a community liaison to the ATC and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to... - March 20, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Advanced Global Trading Praises Partner Lotus F1 Team's Start to the Season
AGT Advanced Global Trading: Dubai-headquartered sustainable investment company, praised its partner, Lotus F1 Team’s performance at the Australian Grand Prix. The team, led by a sublime performance by Kimi Raikkonen, got its 2013 World Championship challenge off to an excellent start at... - March 19, 2013 - Advanced Global Trading
EMLab P&K Launches Free iPhone App for Clients of Environmental Lab
EMLab P&K launches free iPhone app, making it easy and convenient for clients to access analytical laboratory results. The iPhone app also has EMLab P&K's fungal glossary built-in for easy reference. - March 18, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Veterans Offered Full Scholarship and Support to Hike the Iconic Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with Warrior Hike has launched a new initiative called the “Walk Off the War” program. - March 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Waste Reducing, Bacteria Busting Grocery Shopping System Announced
A single CRESBI® crate can replace up to 6 plastic grocery bags and can be more thoroughly cleaned than low-cost reusable ones that fall apart when washed and can’t be recycled. - March 17, 2013 - Sun Sugar Farms
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, PH.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - March 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fike Contributes to Elk Complex Fire Project
Fike Corporation is excited to announce the contribution of over 50,000 trees to American Forest’s Global ReLeaf program. - March 16, 2013 - Fike
Educators Encouraged to Lead a Trail to Every Classroom
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is currently accepting applications from educators to participate in its highly acclaimed Trail to Every Classroom (TTEC) program. - March 15, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Utz Technologies Develops New Process for Hybrid Mesh Screens
Utz Technologies is proud to announce updates of their success via PR.com. A new proprietary emulsion process is under way at UTZ. - March 13, 2013 - Utz Technology
Joe Dalum Named President of the Green Truck Association
Looks Forward to Serving the GTA in This Important Time of Green Technology Growth - March 13, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems Showcased Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
U.S. Department of Energy Director of Vehicle Technologies Program Met with New GTA President, Joe Dalum, to Learn More About Odyne Plug-In Systems - March 09, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills Fell in Both North America and Latin America in the 4Q/12 Because of Weaker Pulp Markets and Increased Supply of Sawmill Chips
Lower pulp prices during last summer and increased supply of sawmill chips put downward pressure on pulpwood prices in North America and Latin America in the 4Q/12, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest declines occurred in Western US, British Columbia and Brazil. - March 09, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Community Ambassadors for North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has selected two Appalachian Trail Community™ ambassadors in the state of North Carolina. - March 09, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Newly Published - Fracked in the Barnett Shale, the True Pros and Cons of the Fracking Industry
The fracking struggle for social justice is about drilling for the right balance between economic gain and environmental damage. - March 08, 2013 - Fracked In The Barnett Shale
Discovering Your Business’ Worth Through Topo.ly Online Mapping
Business owners realize the real value of their businesses when they use reliable business intelligence tools. Topo.ly is a BI tool engaged in providing valuable help to analyze data through online mapping. - March 06, 2013 - Topo.ly
Grayhawk Homes Named 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
Recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing and largest home builders and a Builder Magazine Top 100 recipient, Grayhawk Homes sets itself apart from other home builders by ensuring every home built has met the stringent guidelines required for ENERGY STAR certification. - March 06, 2013 - Grayhawk Homes, Inc.
FISHBIO Launches New Website to Improve Study of the Mekong River Across Borders
FISHBIO has launched a new website to improve the study, management, and conservation of the Mekong River’s unique and valuable fishes. The website supports the Mekong Fish Network to help researchers and managers communicate and collaborate with each other. - March 06, 2013 - FISHBIO
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Community Ambassadors for Unicoi County, Tennessee
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has selected Janet Hensley and Rob Martin to serve as the volunteer ambassadors to the designated Appalachian Trail Community™ of Unicoi County, Tennessee. Both will serve as a community liaison to the ATC and the Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing... - March 06, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
LifeSpan Achieves e-Stewards® Certification at Multiple U.S. Locations
LifeSpan, a company specializing in IT asset disposition, secure data destruction, IT remarketing, and electronics recycling, announced today that their facilities in Denver, Tampa, Omaha and San Diego have achieved e-Stewards® Certification. This accomplishment strengthens LifeSpan’s... - March 05, 2013 - LifeSpan
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at the Orlando Home Show March 22-24, 2013
Advanced Film Solutions will be participating for the sixth straight year at the Orlando Home Show March 23-25, 2013 being held at the Orange County Convention Center. Advanced Film Solutions is Central Florida's leading professional installer of energy savings window film. - March 04, 2013 - Advanced Film Solutions
Initial Test Site Chosen for Eccotopia Megafolia© Plantation
Eccotopia has agreed to the development, implementation, and management of Megafolia© tree plantations in South Africa, identifying land use, as well as the approximate number of local jobs to be created. - March 04, 2013 - Eccotopia Ltd