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A Inspirational and Environmental Childrens Book Written by a New Author Janis Pacileo
The following is a excerpt: Not very long ago there was a oil spill in the Louisiana Gulf if you didn't know, and a little scared shrimp her name was Flo. Terrible things were happening to the Earth and Flo was with child and about to give birth. Flo and her husband Tide swam to the little guppy hospital side by side. The baby was ready the Dr. was waiting this was the day they we're all anticipating then it was time it was all said and done The Doctor said Flo you and Tide have a son. - May 22, 2012 - Janis Pacileo
Brits Share Their Top Green Living Tips
Tetra Pak and Do The Green Thing recently asked Brits to share the things that they do to go the extra mile and live a greener life, with some interesting and sometimes unusual results. - May 21, 2012 - Tetra Pak
Source-Omega Gives Omega-3 Guidance in Times of Change
Source-Omega today announced their offerings for companies seeking security, freedom and a 5 year supply agreement in algae oil for price and quality improvements in times of change. "Why fear when I am here," Says Dr Scott Doughman, PhD, owner of Source-Omega, a supplier of DHA... - May 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
Waste King Raises Tons for Charity
In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). In addition, Waste King has donated and recycled over a ton of clothes in aid of the Salvation... - May 20, 2012 - Waste King
WWF Switzerland Launches Tropical Forest Challenge
Solve the Challenge to conserve tropical forest biodiversity around the world with for-profit solutions. - May 19, 2012 - Ennovent Gmbh
African-American History Hike to Celebrate National Trails Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will lead an African-American History Hike on June 2, 2012 to celebrate National Trails Day. - May 18, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Skin Care Mfg. Aids Center That Saves Ocean Mammals
Health Food Stores nationally, along with their customers, have been invited to join in a campaign to help save injured seals, giant sea turtles, dolphins and whales that wash ashore on New Jersey beaches. The effort has been initiated by Reviva Labs, manufacturer of all-natural skin care... - May 16, 2012 - Reviva Labs
State of Qatar Joins the Global Green Growth Institute - Source: Qatar National Food Security Programme (QNFSP)
Qatar endorses pact on green growth institute as it joined a consortium of founding member countries in initialing the agreement of establishment of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on the 10th may 2012 - May 13, 2012 - Qatar National Food Security Programme
First Public-Private Collaboration Initiative for Green Building Research
Pushing the frontiers of green buildings with pilot green building joint grant call; Nine research projects awarded to help buildings save energy - May 13, 2012 - Institute for Infocomm Research
Taylor Morrison Southern California Announces Energy-Saving “Elem3nts™” Program in Time for Earth Day
Announced in time for Earth Day, the Elem3nts™ program focuses on energy efficiency with homes that feature higher R-value insulation, low-E windows, radiant barriers and other energy-saving features to provide homeowners with the best possible home and a lower energy bill. - May 13, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Odyne Systems, LLC Participates in Nation’s First Traditional Parade Powered by Advanced Energy
Ford F-750 Chassis Featuring an Odyne Hybrid Power System Showcased in 83rd Annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, Drawing 100,000 Attendees - May 12, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Meetings Go Digital, Go Green
The Tourz2Go.Com Reusable MP3 Players or Web Downloads Offer “Green” Gifts that Include Walking Tours, Customized Messages, Paperless Materials, and More - May 12, 2012 - Tourz2Go
Carbon Farming Pioneer Leads the Way Again
Not-for-profit organisation, Greenfleet, has successfully registered the first Carbon Sequestration and Forestry Right and Forest Carbon Right on title under the Climate Change Act 2011 (VIC). In total, 122 ha of native revegetation is covered by the agreement, securing an anticipated 30,660... - May 12, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
Island Hopping the Hard Way: Walking Across Madagascar
This week a team of adventurers will attempt to become the first expedition to walk the entire width of Madagascar from the east coast to the west in a daunting three week feat of endurance. - May 12, 2012 - Secret Compass
Mother's Day 2012 and the Legacy of Motherhood on Future Generations
In response to the recent, April 18th 2012 Vatican reprimand of US Catholic Nuns and the approaching "Mother's day 2012," Michael Parish of Calcoic kicks off a "future generation rights campaign" calling for consumer boycotts and a declaration of non-violent war on the current generation's self centeredness and mishandling of this planet's resources and relationships as a trust account for future generations. - May 08, 2012 - Calcoic.com
UNESCO IHE Hosts Symposium with International Ultraviolet Association & IUVA Exhibits Technology at AccaDueO in Italy
The International Ultraviolet Association is educating the H20 industry in Europe and the U.S. about the benefits of using UV technology for the disinfection of water. - May 08, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Las Vegas Manufacturer of Organic Liquid Fertilizer "Dr Grow It All" Supports Nevada's Economy by Announcing Major Orders to Organic Farms in Nevada and California
Dr Grow It All Organic Liquid Fertilizer, a USDA Certified Bio-Based Product, has just confirmed the first large consignment from its North Las Vegas manufacturing facility, to organically certified farms in California and Nevada. On Tuesday, May 8th, the first truck-load of 20,000 liters of... - May 05, 2012 - Dr Grow It All
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… About Nature and Technology: a Conversation About Conservation
“Conversations” Series sponsored by Boeing will feature Douglas Ladd, Director of Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy in Missouri and Dr. James C. Carrington, President, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - May 03, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Chambersville Tree Farms to Unveil New Website Design
Leading provider of Texas plants, Chambersville Tree Farms, is proud to unveil their new website design. Completely remodeled, the new Chambersville website will help existing and potential customers learn more about the farm and the staff, as well as gaining access to a full inventory of all... - May 02, 2012 - Chambersville Tree Farms
Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is Making Environmental History in Virginia by Launching an A500 Rocket® Model Food Composter, the First One in the State
The Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is making environmental history in Virginia by installing an A500 Rocket® model food composter, becoming the first Salvation Army soup kitchen in the nation to use this cutting-edge technology. The unit was provided by a grant from Birdsong Peanuts to the Salvation Army and it uses peanut hulls and wood chips as bulking agents for composting. - May 01, 2012 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
NuStar Energy Selects ENFOS Environmental Business Management Solution
NuStar Energy will deploy ENFOS to manage their remediation liability program. - April 30, 2012 - ENFOS, Inc.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to be Honored as the Second Annual Recipient of the International Humanitarian of the Year Award
World Affairs Council of St. Louis set to recognize Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for humanitarian efforts to improve the human condition. - April 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Dr Grow It All Organic Liquid Fertilizer Releases an App for Organic Gardeners
Dr Grow It All Organic Liquid Fertilizer has just released an app for organic gardeners and others interested in the organic farming industry. The app, available in the iTunes App Store as of yesterday morning (just search for "organic liquid fertilizer") provides an array of information. - April 27, 2012 - Dr Grow It All
Milwaukee County Event Officially Welcomed Four Work Trucks Powered by Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems Into Their Fleet
Just in time for Earth Day, new hybrid signal and street lighting maintenance vehicles will reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environments. - April 26, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
ProDocumentSolutions Introduces SafeImage+™, the First and Only 100% Recycled Custom High End Security Paper
Security papers have typically been limited to a low recycled content because of the extra processing required of the pulp. ProDocumentSolutions, a leader in document security, has now introduced the first privately owned true watermark security substrate to meet both industry secure and environmental expectations. - April 25, 2012 - Pro Document Solutions
FEECO International Celebrates Earth Day
FEECO International is celebrating Earth Day as it would any other day: by treating each day as if it were Earth Day. - April 25, 2012 - FEECO International, Inc
The Ozone Hole 2012 Needs Sponsorship
Become a sponsor of The 2012 Ozone Hole -United Nations & EPA award winning website visited by people from 223 nations. - April 25, 2012 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
Ameridose Unveils Innovative First Quarter Sustainability Enhancements
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to share exciting sustainability news for the first quarter of 2012. Aiming for the ultimate in energy efficiency, Ameridose is currently in the process of installing a made-in-the-USA... - April 24, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
Humanity, is Time Running Out? Caught Between a Bowl of Rice a Day and Armageddon
We have 5 short years before we reach an irreversable tipping point in Co2 emissions - April 20, 2012 - Goldstar Publications
DMG Productions Announces New Episodes on Wind Power as Part of Their Shades of Green Television Program
This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America. - April 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
CICS Puts a Stamp on Credibility with Its New Assurance Marks
CICS, Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd, is pleased to announce that it has extended its Assurance Marks Scheme to include three new Assurance Marks – Water, Waste and Product Carbon Footprint. - April 20, 2012 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Earth Day Can Inspire a Lifetime of Actions: Ed Begley Jr. Talks Everyday Green with Living Green Magazine
As Earth Day approaches, many environmentalists think back to how Earth Day events inspired them to reduce their energy and water consumption, to eat organically, to simplify their lifestyle. For Ed Begley Jr., the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 became a green tipping point for him to forever... - April 19, 2012 - Living Green Magazine
TouchSystems Goes Greener with Improved Recycling Program
TouchSystems announces its updated recycling program in honor of the upcoming Earth Day. - April 19, 2012 - TouchSystems
Charlotte Lead Paint Inspection Company Appoints New Company President
Charlotte, NC-based Get The Lead Out has named a new company president in Kathryn Hubicki, a long-time lead paint inspection and lead paint abatement employee with the company. - April 15, 2012 - The Idea People
Dr Grow It All Organic Liquid Fertilizer Helps Celebrate Earth Day at Greenfest
Organic liquid fertilizer manufacturer and distributor, Dr Grow It All will be joining local green-minded businesses and organizations at the third annual GREENFest Earth Day festival at Town Square on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GREENFest is a free event and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about living a sustainable lifestyle. - April 14, 2012 - Dr Grow It All
Celebrate Arbor Day with Plants of CARE Redbud Tree
In honor of April 27th as national "Arbor Day," Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges plant a Redbud tree/shrub as a "plants of CARE" – conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. - April 14, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
New Low Cost Turbine Flow Sensor Series Now Available
Clark CFS Flow Sensors available in three models for 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2" pipe size and flow ranges to 8 LPM, 14.1 LPM, and 20 LPM. - April 13, 2012 - Clark Solutions
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Your E-Waste
E-Waste Recycling Drives Help Improve the Environment - April 13, 2012 - EverLights
Macro Changes Affecting Urban Water Systems and Adoption Rate of New Technologies
Urban water systems of the future are going to be different from the urban water systems of the last century. Hear industry thought leaders discuss at the 2012 BlueTech Forum the macro changes that will affect the water technology market and will precipitate changes in water system design and development. - April 12, 2012 - BlueTech Research
New Easy-to-Install Turbine Flow Sensor Ideal for Irrigation Projects and Similar Applications
Designed for 3 & 4 inch pipe systems, FSI-S00 Flow Sensors accurately detect flow at far lower rates than competitive devices. - April 11, 2012 - Clark Solutions
New Impeller Type Turbine Flow Sensor Features Proprietary Mounting Tee, Ultra-Lightweight Impeller, and Smart Electronics Detection System
Designed for 1, 1-½, & 2 inch pipe systems, FSI-T00 Flow Sensors accurately detect low flow rates far better than competitive devices. - April 11, 2012 - Clark Solutions
Chambersville Tree Farms to Offer Blooming Texas Plants for Upcoming Summer Season
Leading nursery in Texas, Chambersville Tree Farms, is currently promoting its new crop of Texas plants for the summer season. Customers will be able to fill up their gardens and conduct landscape projects using brand new crops of blooming plants and trees. Chambersville Tree Farms is proud to... - April 11, 2012 - Chambersville Tree Farms
Rentricity Awarded NYSERDA Funding to Develop Wastewater Energy Recovery Designs for NYCDEP Facilities
Rentricity Inc., the New York City-based renewable energy company, has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop energy recovery product designs for wastewater treatment plants. Rentricity will be working with the New York City... - April 10, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers Two LEED Platinum Buildings at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today that the Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., received a LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). - April 10, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Patrik J. Krick is Appointed CEO of Fuecotech Inc.
Industry Expert Tapped as the CEO of Leading Fuel Saving Innovation Company - April 07, 2012 - Helpful Technologies, Inc.
GEF Institute’s Earth Month Facebook Contest Gives Away Online Sustainability Education
200 winners will receive enrollment in online course, Introduction to Sustainability Concepts. - April 06, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Jeffrey Epstein, Science Philanthropist, Organizes a Global Doomsday Conference
Jeffrey Epstein, science philanthropist, organizes a global Doomsday conference to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - April 05, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
2012 BlueTech Forum in San Francisco to Feature BlueTech Showcase of Innovative Water Technology Companies
The 2012 BlueTech Forum “BlueTech Showcase” gives innovative water technology companies a platform to pitch their technology and business plan to water industry executives, leaders, utility managers, investors, government officials, and other start-up companies. - April 05, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Clean Energy with Integrated Monitoring for Water Utilities" to Delegates at the 2012 New England Water Works Association Spring Conference
Al Spinell, Rentricity’s Co-Founder will participate at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference being held in Massachusetts. The New England AWWA Section event is being held on April 4- 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Spinell will highlight... - April 03, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
The Top Five Greenest, Most Sustainable Metropolises in the World Announced in the March Edition of Construction Digital
In the March issue, Construction Digital surveys five of the world’s greenest and smartest cities as they tally up the top eco-minded metropolises. With climate change saturating conversations about urban planning and development, growing cities the world over are looking for inspiration... - April 03, 2012 - WDM Group