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Stunning New TV Series "Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer" Premiers at MIPTV Cannes as Production Begins on Season Two
The highly acclaimed new television program, “Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer,” will be shooting its second season starting in April 2012. The much-anticipated first season of this prime time series will debut to broadcasters at the upcoming MIPTV markets on April 1, 2012. Content Media Corporation and KoldCast Entertainment Media have acquired international distribution rights to the new adventure travel series “Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer.” - March 31, 2012 - Wright Productions, LLC
Fast Paced Video Highlights Key Advantages of the Odyne Advanced Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks
Several new units showcased on this new 3 minute video posted to Odyne website. - March 31, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Donates Time and Money to the On-Going Rwanda Civil War Relief and Recovery Efforts
Rebuilding in the aftermath of the Rwandan Civil War and Genocide still requires support and expertise from a wide variety of sources and WEG employees are contributing their time and expertise in the recovery efforts. - March 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
“Godfather of Green” Jerry Yudelson Slated as Keynote Speaker of the 2012 BlueTech Forum in San Francisco
Jerry Yudelson, who has keynoted more than 100 conferences and has recently published “Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis,” will profile some of the opportunities for corporate investment and entrepreneurial potential in his presentation titled, “The Water Technology Opportunity in Green Buildings” at the 2012 BlueTech Forum. - March 31, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Lawrence, MA Start-Up Recycling Business Green Team Recycling Expanding Into Surrounding Communities
The growing demand for recycled metals, junk vehicles and precious metals has brought us into a modern day gold rush of sorts. The value of recyclable metals, combined with increased consumer awareness surrounding solid waste recycling, has led to an unsurpassed demand for recycled metals and... - March 31, 2012 - Green Team Recycling
Vermont Furniture Company Sponsors “Green Up Your Workplace Challenge”
Vermont Furniture company is urging people to join “Green Up Your Workplace Challenge” and help make this world greener place to live. - March 30, 2012 - Vermont Woods Studios
TEDxSF Salons Adds More Tickets for April 12’s Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and The Premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS
What if liquid robots could completely change the way we understand ocean currents? Sniff for oil leaks? Why is our whole conservation paradigm false? How can we change it? What does a photographer see when he stays in the water in the remotest area for a really long time? TEDxSF presents Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and the premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS, April 12 at the Fort Mason Center. Also announces special performance April 13 by TED Music Director, Thomas Dolby. - March 29, 2012 - TEDxSF
Business Intelligence Projects, Top 10 Repurposed Products, and Sustainability Initiatives, in March’s Manufacturing Digital
This month Manufacturing Digital takes a look at the most innovative cameras heading our way this year, from cheap point and shoots for the happy snapper to exuberantly expensive DSLRs for the budding David Bailey, and everything in between. Industry experts Ian Batey, Jan Ursi and Neal Wesley... - March 29, 2012 - WDM Group
Rising Electronics Consumption and Government Intervention Drives E-Waste Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd, launches E-Waste Market in India 2012 report covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - March 29, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Develop Graphics for The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's Largest Fundraiser
TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected again (the 11th year) by the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to develop the graphics for their largest annual fundraising event “Cirque de la Mer.” This event supports the Maritime Aquarium’s Red Apple Fund for Students’ Enrichment, which... - March 28, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Flottman Company Wins the 2012 Green Business Award for Marketing Strategy; Encouraging Clients to Plant a Tree
Cincinnati Business Courier’s Third Annual 2012 Green Business Awards honored the Flottman Company as Winner of the Green Marketing Strategy Award and with two Green Business Finalist Awards. - March 25, 2012 - Flottman Company, Inc
Eco-Friendly Orthodontist in Maryland Helps Patients Save Nearly 300 Thousand Gallons of Water
Dr. Mary Trahar has helped 200 patients save water by reminding them to turn off the tap when they brush. - March 25, 2012 - Eco-Dentistry Association
Imagine H20’s Wastewater Innovations Business Plan Prize Winner to Exhibit at the 2012 BlueTech Forum
Bilexys, the winner of Imagine H20’s Third Annual Business Plan Prize for Water Startups, will be a designated Technology Showcase exhibitor at the 2012 BlueTech Forum, one of the industry's premier conferences featuring innovative technologies in the water and wastewater treatment industries. - March 24, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Balcones Resources and Goodwill Industries of Central Texas Band Together to Make Recycling Even More Accessible in Central Texas
A five year contract between Balcones Resouces and Goodwill Industries of Central Texas will provide job opportunities and help the Austin's zero waste goals. - March 23, 2012 - Balcones Resources
Shannon & Wilson Awarded ACEC Engineering Excellence Grand Award for Seabrook Sector Gate Project
Shannon & Wilson received an ACEC Grand Award in Engineering Excellence for their work for Alberici Constructors on a recently completed design of an interim cofferdam structure as well as a preliminary dewatering system and temporary retaining walls for excavation support for the construction... - March 22, 2012 - Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
Green America’s Landscape with Plants of CARE, the Wright Scoop
In honor of April as national "keep America beautiful month," Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright kicks off plant recognition program, "plants of CARE" –conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. - March 21, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
Toronto Youth Make a Big Splash for Canada Water Week
Small Change Fund has specially selected Green Thumbs Growing Kids "Urban Youth Catching Rain" project as one of five being profiled for Canada Water Week 2012. Small Change Fund’s partners, CGOV Foundation and RBC Foundation are matching Canadians' donations dollar for dollar in order to raise the funds to make this innovative project happen. - March 20, 2012 - Small Change Fund
Rentricity Inc. Launches Series A Fundraising at 2012 Wall Street Green Summit in New York City
The Company Announces New Global Strategic Partnership for the First Time at March 20th Pitch - March 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Wardour and Oxford Announces Matt Wilson as the Ambassador for Climate Unchange
Global business development agency Wardour And Oxford announces Matt Wilson as the Ambassador for the company's social mission, Climate Unchange. - March 19, 2012 - Wardour And Oxford
The National Portrait Gallery Unveils a New Portrait of Scientist and Environmentalist James Lovelock. Watch Him Recount the Memories of His Life's Work at Web of Stories
As a new portrait of scientist and environmentalist James Lovelock goes on display in the National Portrait Gallery, watch him recount, in enthralling detail, memories of his life’s work. - March 16, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd
UV-C LED Technology for Water Treatment: Current Status and Outlook
UV disinfection technologies are one of the top 5 fastest growing water treatment technologies. This BlueTech® Webinar will bring together industry experts to share their perspectives on the current status and outlook of UV-C LEDs and related products. The industry experts will present for 50 minutes followed by a 40min question and answer session where the audience will have the opportunity to interact directly with the panel. - March 16, 2012 - BlueTech Research
Daryl Hannah Available for Photos and Autographs at Portland’s Better Living Show
Meet two amazing Hannah’s at one booth! Hannah the Pet Society is happy to announce that actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah will be available for photos and autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hannah the Pet Society’s booth (#108) at the Better Living Show on Friday March... - March 15, 2012 - Hannah the Pet Society
Shiply Supports UK Alternative Fuel Grants for Haulage Sector
Online transport marketplace Shiply welcomes the steps being taken to support alternative fuel development amongst the UK haulage industry. - March 15, 2012 - Shiply
EAA’s 2012 International Art Contest "One Small Change"
EAA is hosting the 2012 International Art Contest - One Small Change. The registration opens on April 2 - May 2. - March 15, 2012 - Environment Action Association
Seeds Community Center Rivals Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart GA for Recycling Title
National Fundraising-by-Recycling Program Sponsors Eco-friendly Contest - March 15, 2012 - Seeds Community Center
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
The 6th Annual State of Environmental Justice in America Conference Announces New Program and Seeks Advisory Board
In his first inaugural, President Clinton said that “to renew America, we must be bold… We must invest more in our own people, in their jobs, in their future,…And we must do so in a world in which we must compete for every opportunity.” The 6th Annual State of Environmental Justice in America Conference is set to embody his comments through a new program initiative iImpact STEM®. - March 10, 2012 - State of Environmental Justice in America Conference
ScrapWare®SV and iScrap App Sync Software to Make Business More Efficient for Customers
ScrapWare®SV and the iScrap App will partner together to integrate their respective services amongst ScrapWare recycling software users to provide a one-stop location to input materials and update prices. - March 10, 2012 - iScrap App
Artist Paul Jauregui Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on GreenUnite.com to Fund Environmental Interactive Exhibit, Ranas Sanar: Healing Frogs
Artist and environmentalist creates crowdfunding project on GreenUnite.com to expand his unique interactive environmental exhibit. - March 09, 2012 - Crowdnetic
Source-Omega Taps Large Oil Supply Offers First Self-Affirmed GRAS Schizochytrium Oil Generic API
In a March 6 interview with Cambridge students in the Masters in Bioscience Enterprise Program, the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Source-Omega Founder and CEO Dr Scott Doughman revealed challenges and opportunities he sees in the algae oil omega-3... - March 08, 2012 - Source-Omega
Research Article by Stevens Professor Stamnes Achieves Most Citations in the History of the Journal of Applied Optics
Dr. Knut Stamnes' seminal paper has informed research in climate change and the "Greenhouse" effect. His work is the most cited in the 50-year history of the influential journal Applied Optics, according to their recently released anniversary list. - March 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Consumers Energy of Michigan Takes Delivery of Utility Truck Featuring New Odyne Advanced Plug-in Hybrid System
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50%. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems Delivers Five Plug-in Hybrid Work Trucks Supported by the U.S Department of Energy
Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Lowers Fuel Consumption and Emissions. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc Announces the Tampa Bay Launch of EnerLogic Clear 70 Low E Window Film for Transforming Single Pane Into Dual Pane Performance
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Tampa Bay & Orlando's leading aftermarket window film installation company announces the launch of EnerLogic 70, the first clear Low Emissivity window film in the industry. "EnerLogic 70 is the Gold Standard of window film," explained Mike Feldman,... - March 05, 2012 - Advanced Film Solutions
EnviroXtract Cancels 2.8 Billion Additional Shares of Its Issued and Outstanding Stock
EnviroXtract has canceled 2.8 billion additional shares of its Common Stock under its voluntary stock restructuring plan. Under this plan, the Company has now reduced its total Issued and Outstanding Common Stock by 9.8 billion shares. - March 05, 2012 - EnviroXtract, Inc.
Aims Community College Partners with Green Girl Recycling to Significantly Expand Recycling Program
Aims Community College is partnering with Green Girl Recycling to implement strategic enhancements to its current recycling program across all of its campuses. Green Girl Recycling estimates that these improvements could potentially result in a doubling of Aims’ recycling output. This is the... - March 05, 2012 - Green Girl Recycling
Bioremediation Expert Waters Down the Cost of Cleaning
The world of general ship maintenance is evolving as the maritime industry copes with ever-changing environmental regulations in the workplace. And often, the use of bioremediation is a forgotten or unknown tool. But are all bioremediation products as environmentally-friendly as they claim to be? John Paparone, owner of Environmental Inc., and bioremediation expert, says the industry needs to be better educated on this critical issue. - March 04, 2012 - Total Bio Solution
Rescheduled: Local ZDay Community Event at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Sunday 3/18
On Sunday March 18, 2012, in solidarity with ZDay 2012 worldwide, supporters of the Orlando FL Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be exhibiting and handing out free DVDs at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, Promenade section (just west of the International Bridge). Hours are from 10AM to 4PM. For more information please see ZdayGlobal.org. - March 04, 2012 - The Zeitgeist Movement
ABC11 Eyewitness News Announces 4th Annual Severe Weather Radio Program
Program Offers Radios Emitting Emergency Information from National Weather Service and U.S. Department of Homeland Security at a Reduced Cost to the Public - March 04, 2012 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
Filter Press Manufacturer Diemme Filtration Acquired by Passavant-Geiger
Passavant-Geiger, leader in environmental technology and wastewater treatment, part of the Bilfinger Berger Facility Services Group, acquired a majority stake in Diemme Filtration, a company specialized in filter press manufacturing and sludge dewatering technologies. - March 02, 2012 - Diemme Filtration
San Pedro Valley Crier Urges San Pedro River Uplands Need Immediate Attention
The San Pedro Valley Crier, in it's inauguaral edition, brings attention to stakeholders and the development community of Southern Arizona, the importance of the participation of media; endeavors to ensure the proper regulation and management of the San Pedro River watershed. It is the mission of... - March 02, 2012 - San Pedro Valley Crier
TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches
Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom
Going Enviral... Greener Schools Video Challenge 2012 Announced
Enviro-Solutions, a leading manufacturer of proven-Green cleaning chemicals, announces the start of Going Enviral Greener Schools Video Challenge 2012, a contest conducted at the company’s Facebook page, (http://www.facebook.com/goenvirosolutions). - March 01, 2012 - Enviro-Solutions
Newly Retired Law Enforcement Officer Opens Wildlife Management Office
On March 1, 2011, Cyn Judd, a newly retired law enforcement officer and Marine Corp Veteran, is opening an A All Animal Control Office in Columbus. Providing wildlife control service is nothing new to Cyn Judd, owner of A All Animal Control of Columbus. Judd has been a part of the AAAC family for... - March 01, 2012 - A All Animal Control
Chambersville Tree Farms Preparing for the 2012 Edition of RoseDango
Leading organic tree farms in Texas Chambersville Tree Farms is starting to prepare for the 2012 edition of RoseDango. Held every year in October, RoseDango is the favorite festival for rose lovers across the country. - February 29, 2012 - Chambersville Tree Farms
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Dr Grow It All Achieves USDA Bio-Preferred Certification
Dr Grow It All™ organic liquid fertilizer has just been awarded with certification as USDA Bio-Preferred. Biobased products are those composed wholly or significantly of biological ingredients – renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials. The new label indicates that the product has been certified to meet USDA standards for a prescribed amount of biobased content. - February 25, 2012 - Dr Grow It All
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 5360 at the NTEA Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - February 24, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Green Things That Make You Go "Wow!"
Largo firm transforms a common household product into art and invites contractors, builders and home-owners to an open house “art show” on the last Friday and first Friday of February, March & April. - February 23, 2012 - Molded Acrylic Surfaces