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Couriers Should be Well Prepared for Extreme Weather Says Shiply
Transport marketplace Shiply recommends that couriers should take extra precautions for driving in harsh conditions as Britain is hit by freezing conditions. - February 10, 2012 - Shiply
OCA Concerned About the Possible Effects Riverton Fire Will Have on Children’s Health
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of the ongoing fire at the Riverton City Dump, which is affecting sections of the corporate area. While the OCA acknowledges the efforts being carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its partners in... - February 10, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Skrivanek Group Goes Green with ISO 14001
Skrivanek Group, a premier provider of translations, localization and related languages services, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management in recognition of its high standard of environmental best practice. This globally recognised certification – as yet quite... - February 09, 2012 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
FIFA Turf Study Confirms “No Major Differences” in Playability of FieldTurf and Natural Grass
Study proves myth wrong and shows similarities between turf and grass for soccer fields. - February 08, 2012 - FieldTurf
Wildlife Surveys' Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Wildlife Sightings (www.junponline.com) is proud to announce new wildlife survey data management services for conservation organizations and individuals. No more technical and time consuming barriers to managing and publishing your wildlife survey data. - February 08, 2012 - Wildlife Sightings
Myths and Realities About Water and Water Conservation
Lots of old folktales prevail about how to save and conserve water—even if it really is necessary. However, water and water conservation are becoming very serious issues around the world. - February 03, 2012 - Waterless No-Flush Urinals
Plant Seeds of Greatness, the Wright Scoop
In honor of February as national "plant seeds of greatness month," Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges all to "plant seeds of CARE" – conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. - January 31, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Awarded Environmental Services GSA Schedule Contract #GS-10F-0133Y
General Services Administration (GSA) adds Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) to its Schedule as an Approved Contract Provider of Environmental Services - January 29, 2012 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Enviro-Solutions Kicks Off 2012 Social Media Marketing Program to Complement Current Marketing Campaigns
Enviro-Solutions, a leading manufacturer of proven-Green cleaning products, announces that the company will significantly enhance its social media marketing programs in 2012, all designed to complement the company’s current marketing efforts. To do this, the company has established sites on... - January 26, 2012 - Enviro-Solutions
Royal Member Events Host E-Trash Collection
The city of Reno will host a free e-waste recycling event Saturday to allow residents to properly dispose of unwanted electronics to be held at Royal Members Events parking lot. Energy Recycling, an electronics recycling company in Reno, will collect items in the parking lot of the city public... - January 24, 2012 - Royal Members Events
Deco Lighting Announces Game Changing New Product Line Will Deflate High LED Luminaire Prices in the Marketplace
With a multi million dollar R&D program nearing completion, Deco Lighting plans to launch a revolutionary portfolio of affordable high performance commercial LED luminaires. Municipalities and commercial customers seeking to replace their inefficient lighting to save energy will no longer be restricted to a limited selection of high priced LED fixtures. - January 21, 2012 - DECO Lighting
The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014
The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund
Pure Water Health Sunnyvale Installs High Purity Distilled Water System
Pure Water Health has been providing pure water to its customers from a reverse osmosis system. Now they have installed a new state of the art distiller. Discover the difference. - January 21, 2012 - Pure Water Health
USDA Certified - Bagasse-Made Products Lower the Cost of Environmental Sustainability for Businesses
The Paradigm Group's Emerald brands has expanded its USDA certified tree free product line to now include heavy-duty plates and bowls. - January 21, 2012 - Paradigm Group
NYCLA Environmental Law Committee Urges DEC to Modify Marcellus Shale Drilling Plans
Drilling could negatively impact water supply and availability, and air quality in and outside of New York City - January 20, 2012 - New York County Lawyers Association
New: The Mapping Networks Sub-Bottom Sediment Profiling Mapping System
True lake bottom profile can be seen with lake mapping technology. Mapping lake sediment with this technology saves time, money, and materials by being informed and efficient with the dredging process. - January 19, 2012 - The Mapping Network
Children’s Programs for Every Season at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Winter in the woods... then, spring and summer are back for the kids. - January 19, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces National Green Week 2012
K-12 Schools Nationwide Participate in the Largest Waste Reduction Campaign in History - February 6 through Earth Day, April 22, 2012 - January 18, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems Announce a Merger
Consensus Energy and Applied Energy Conservation Systems announce merging to offer broader energy efficiency consulting, services and modifications for commercial and industrial clients. - January 16, 2012 - Consensus Energy
EnviroScience, Inc. Recognized for Second Year in a Row as One of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies in NE Ohio
Council of Small Enterprises (COSE) Announces Top Weatherhead 100 Companies - January 14, 2012 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Build It Green Deepens Impact in Southern California with New Board Members
Board Reflects Growing Demand for Green Building Services Throughout the State - January 13, 2012 - Build It Green
Capital Review Group Announces Membership in EnOcean Alliance North America
Phoenix-based tax and energy consulting firm, Capital Review Group (CRG) has joined the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies working to standardize and internationalize energy harvesting wireless technology for green intelligent buildings. CRG joins more than 250 companies currently... - January 13, 2012 - Capital Review Group
Top Scientists Meet to Discuss Greatest Threats to the Earth
A conference is held with world renowned scientists to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - January 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Q-Lab and Add-X Biotech Team Up for Time-Lapse Study on Oxo-Biodegradation
Add-X Biotech and Q-Lab Corporation have teamed up to perform the first outdoor weathering test using an oxo-biodegradable plastic bag. Add-X is a Swedish biotech company, and the inventor behind the AddiFlex® oxo-biodegradable additive used in the test. Q-Lab is the worldwide leader in... - January 12, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
RichmondBUILD Receives $20K in New Equipment from Abatix Corp. at the Request of ehs International, Inc. to Support Green Jobs Training for Richmond Residents
Abatix provides new equipment and supplies valued over $20,000 to support the City of Richmond’s award-winning green jobs training program. Abatix is a full service distributor of quality products to safety, construction, environmental, marine, remediation, healthcare and energy... - January 11, 2012 - ehs International, Inc
Storage Solutions of Corinth Becomes a GREENspot
Storage Solutions of Corinth has joined the GREENspot DROPoff network of free and convenient e-waste recycling locations and is one of the first to provide a place where people and businesses can drop off e-waste for proper recycling in Corinth, TX. - January 11, 2012 - GREENspot DROPoff, Inc.
Eco System Announces Promotions
Eco company promotes from within. - January 10, 2012 - Eco Systems
New Book, “Climate Discovery Chronicles” by Bruce Melton and Casa Grande Press
This book focuses on the details of 41 recent climate science discoveries and includes over 100 color images, some from the ends of the earth. These reports tell us that climate truly is changing faster than expected. The findings are revealed in a way that sidesteps the popular discussion points about the basics of climate science. The book also includes good news about climate change: The same voices that tell us that it is not real are also telling us that it will be too expensive to fix. - January 09, 2012 - Casa Grande Press
Wright Scoop Offers Incentive to Green America’s Landscape
In honor of January as national mentoring month, recipient of the Turning American from Eco-weak to Eco-chic award The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright offers incentive to green America’s landscape. - January 09, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
Houston Tree Expert Cautions Area Homeowners to Watch for Signs of Aphids’ Infestation
Arborist Louis Flory of Ability Tree Experts says drought weakened Texas trees are prime candidates for diseases and pest like Aphids. - January 07, 2012 - Ablilty Trees Experts
Makai Releases Major Update to Geospatial Visualization Software Demo
Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. has released a new demonstration version of its geospatial visualization software, Makai Voyager, at http://voyager.makai.com. - January 06, 2012 - Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.
10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012
The 10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012 are for those that are looking to improve their health and lifestyle by taking it one step further than just losing a couple of pounds and giving their bodies more of what they need and less of what they don't need. By simplifying food and beverage intake to include more whole food organic sources, and giving up empty purchases that give little in return, people can choose to invest in their health and develop a new appreciation of good tasting food. - January 04, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
SinkholeReport.com: The Ugly, the Beautiful, and the Interesting About Sinkholes
We know and fear sinkholes for their destructive nature. They have swallowed entire buildings and homes. To ancient civilizations, sinkholes represented windows into the mythical underground. Some sinkholes have become lakes and cave openings that are enjoyed by outdoor sports fanatics. Sinkhole.com is an online repository that recognizes the ugly, the beautiful, and the interesting about sinkholes. - January 04, 2012 - Sinkhole Report
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
Waterless No-Flush Urinals Reports Water Rates Continue to Rise
A study of water use in U.S. businesses reveals that the average business district/commercialwater user saw water rates rise 5.5 percent in 2011 when compared to 2010.* However, in several American cities, water and sewer rate increases were considerably higher. For instance: Indianapolis,... - December 29, 2011 - Waterless No-Flush Urinals
Most Popular Domestic Cat Helps Conservation Efforts for Big Cat Cousin, the Jaguar
The domestic Bengal Cat, bred to resemble a small leopard, ocelot or Jaguar, is helping raise awareness and resources for the endangered Jaguar through The International Bengal Cat Society's partnership with the Jaguar Species Survival Plan. - December 29, 2011 - The International Bengal Cat Society
Humanity First Team Travels to Ghana for Water for Life Project
Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First
MyMediaInfo’s MyEdCals Announces Emerging Story Topic for 2012
Magazines to feature content about Corporate Social Responsibility in the coming year. - December 27, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
New Molecular Separation Technology Produces Drinking Water from Wastewater with the ECO H2O
Waterbook Solutions Limited is announcing the invention of the most efficient, effective and environmentally friendly solution to the world's fresh water production and wastewater reclamation challenges, it's name is Eco H2o and it's process is Molecular Separation Technology. Invented in Finland, this system is now commercially viable and will purify any wastewater source, at any volume capacity, in Real time as it is delivered to the facility. - December 26, 2011 - Waterbook Solutions Limited
BiOWiSH Technologies Forms New Subsidiary in ASEAN
BiOWiSH Technologies has formed a new subsidiary, BiOWiSH ASEAN, to provide strategic focus on the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region which is slated to become a free-trade zone by 2015. An irrevocable license for commercialization and an option to manufacture BiOWiSH™... - December 23, 2011 - BiOWiSH Technologies
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Retailer VILLA and Community Recycling Join Forces to Recycle Shoes and Clothes
Philadelphia based retailer VILLA Join the Movement, in partnership with Community Recycling, introduced in-store shoe and clothing recycling for all of their customers in the Philly Metro region. With bins placed in all store locations, the goal is to raise awareness and education about the need to participate regularly in textile recycling, where all of the secondhand goods are destined for reuse. - December 20, 2011 - Community Recycling
Green House Data Doubles Its Renewable Energy Purchases for Data Center
Green House Data, a highly energy efficient data center offering cloud hosting and colocation services, increased their green power purchase by over 100% in 2011. - December 18, 2011 - Green House Data
Environmental Consultants in Indianapolis Tap SEO Team to Help Keep Area Residents Out of Harm's Way
Capital Environmental Enterprises, Inc., a comprehensive environmental assessment and testing service in Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce its new SEO marketing campaign developed by Prospect Genius. - December 17, 2011 - Capital Environmental Enterprises, Inc.
GiiResearch.com: Water Industry Estimated at $509 Billion in 2011 and Expected to Grow 6% Annually
The cliche of water as blue gold is becoming increasingly relevant. Growing imbalances in global water supply and demand are well documented. - December 16, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
GiiResearch.com: E-waste is Growing 3 Times Faster Than Other Waste Streams
Growth in the e-waste R&R services industry is being spurred by the ever-increasing amounts of e-waste being created around the world, as purchases of electronic products are on the rise. - December 16, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
ROUND2 INC. Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Avnet, Inc.
ROUND2 INC. and its parent Round2 Technologies, Inc. (“ROUND2”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT). ROUND2 INC. is a leading eRecycling service provider offering a wide range of integrated asset disposition and... - December 15, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
ROUND2 INC. and M&A Technology Partner Up for Nationwide Technology Takeback Program
ROUND2 INC. announced today that it has partnered with M&A Technologies for their national technology takeback program. The program provides M&A customers the opportunity to send in their M&A Technology products for safe and responsible reuse or recycling. M&A Technology offers a... - December 14, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Esbenshade’s is Partnering with "The Africa Transformation Initiative"
A simple donation of $5 will plant 50 trees and just $1 donation will plant 10 trees as a way to improve various African communities. - December 08, 2011 - Esbenshades Garden Center
Alliance for Climate Education Names Tim Sexton to Board of Directors
Entertainment and philanthropic leader joins nation’s leading high school climate education organization. - December 08, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education