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The Global Water Crisis: Symposium & Reception
The Social Film Festival & Institute (SCFFI) is hosting “The Global Water Crisis: Symposium & Reception” on November 5, 2011 in Los Altos Hills, CA. Hosted in partnership with the World Bank, Woodside Capital Partners, the San Francisco Green Film Festival and Blue Planet... - November 01, 2011 - Social Change Film Festival & Institute
Bayer’s EcoCommercial Building Conference Center Sparkles with Green Power Award
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Conference Center is a sparkling example for promoting Pennsylvania’s clean-energy economy. For its work, Bayer received a Green Power: Turn It On award from Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture). The annual award... - October 31, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Welcomes Glenn Muckley, P.E. to the Water Resources Engineering Team
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. welcomes the newest member of the Williamsburg office Water Resources Team. - October 29, 2011 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Eco Green Site Solutions Reinforces Sustainability Initiatives for the City of Middletown, Connecticut; Provides BigBelly Solar Trash and Recycling Compaction System
Eco Green Site Solutions supplies the City of Middletown, CT with Big Belly Solar Trash Compactors. - October 29, 2011 - Eco Green Site Solutions
2nd Annual America Recycles Day Coming to Vestal, NY
eco International offers free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday November 12, 2011. - October 29, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Tierra Dynamic Company Awarded Hazardous Waste Response ID/IQ Contract by Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), FL
Air Education and Training Command awards Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) with a Hazardous Waste Response ID/IQ Contract. - October 28, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
Indoor Air Quality Professionals in Nashua, NH, Team Up with SEO Experts to Better Reach Locals
Peniel Environmental Solutions, a mold removal and indoor air quality testing business serving the Nashua, NH, region, announces their recent partnership with Prospect Genius, an online advertising company that works with local businesses. - October 28, 2011 - Peniel Environmental Solutions, LLC
Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow Present “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide” at Adelphi University on November 9
Due to their involvement in environmental concerns, Lisa Harrow and Roger Payne will present their new dramatic lecture called “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide.” - October 28, 2011 - Adelphi University
Ceram Calculates Johnson Tiles’ Water Footprint
Having recently launched a new water footprinting protocol, the first of its kind for the ceramics industry, Ceram was asked by Johnson Tiles to carry out a water footprint of its factory in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. Committed to limiting their environmental impact, the company wanted to measure their water consumption with the aim of reducing it in the future, and thus saving costs. - October 28, 2011 - Lucideon
Food for Thought Video - Food Waste the Missing Link in Recycling
The missing link in the recycling puzzle arena is food waste. More than ever, people should start looking at food waste as the way to reach zero waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Treating organic waste onsite is the ideal option. Landfill is a short-term solution that contaminates; it comes at a price both to organizations’ bottom line and to the environment. There is little to no awareness of the damage caused when sending food waste to landfills. - October 26, 2011 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
GreenSoft Releases New Version of GreenData Manager Software
GreenData Manager now generates IPC-1752A product disclosure reports. - October 25, 2011 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Surfaces Transport Expands Its Carpet Recycling Program
Public Awareness of Benefits and Willingness to Recycle Fuel Growth - October 24, 2011 - Surfaces Transport Inc.
Solar Home Tour by Southern Nevada Chapter of American Solar Energy Society
This event offers you the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. - October 22, 2011 - Solar NV
OpusFirst: Food Security is at the Core of the World’s Several Challenges
Ensuring food security is fundamentally linked to several global challenges we face during the 21st century, namely: population growth, climate change, and sustainably conserving our water and energy in the face of escalating demand. Official statistics and forecasts indicate that during the next... - October 21, 2011 - OpusFirst ltd
ROUND2 INC. Named 14th Fastest Growing Private Company with Revenue Greater Than $10 Million in Austin
ROUND2 INC., a leading eRecyling service provider, announced today that it has been recognized by the Austin Business Journal as the 14th fastest growing private company in Austin, Texas, with revenue exceeding 10 million dollars. The Austin Business Journal honored the top 50 fastest growing... - October 18, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
U.S. Concrete Joins Research Efforts to Develop Environmentally Friendly Alternative Supplemental Materials
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its research and development subsidiary, USC Technologies, Inc. in San Jose, California, has joined efforts with researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Arizona State University (ASU) to develop alternative... - October 17, 2011 - US Concrete
Houston Tree Expert Says Rainfall Good Start, Not Enough to Save Scorched Trees
Arborist Louis Flory with Ability Tree Experts urges Texas homeowners to continue watering their trees until the state receives consistent heavy rainfall. - October 14, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
ROUND2 INC. Collaborates with Award Winning DJ on ROUND2 Recycling Remix Part Two
ROUND2 INC., a leading eRecycling service provider, announced today the release of two new videos that illustrate ROUND2’s corporate philosophy, capabilities and unique attitude on electronics recycling. The “Recycling Remix Part Two” video offers a fresh and entertaining... - October 13, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Across D.C. Region, Gardens Are Growing Up
University, school and fire stations installing green roofs with Aqualok. - October 13, 2011 - Freedom Garden Products
Wright Scoop Urges Green Strategic Planning
In honor of October as national "strategic planning" month, The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges all to "green" strategic plans, ensure a frugal use of limited resources. - October 12, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
U.S. Concrete Launches a Single Point Resource for News and Opinions on Green Construction
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR), the leading provider of green concrete technologies, announced today the launch of concrete-greenbuilding.com, a blog portal that goes beyond expert views and opinions to exploring up-to- the minute news and articles on green and sustainable construction from around the internet. - October 11, 2011 - US Concrete
Ameridose Presents Second and Third Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is proud to announce strong sustainability results for the second and third quarters of 2011. Recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities were close to half a million pounds for each quarter, with a... - October 11, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Risk of Even Worse Droughts in Midlands, Warns Water Expert
Leading water expert Jonathan Wyatt has warned that the Midlands is at risk of becoming the drought region of the UK – with farmers having to prepare for increasingly dry conditions that could badly affect crops, livestock and livelihoods. Large areas of the East Midlands have been suffering... - October 09, 2011 - Wyatt Bros
Square Care Achieves LEED Certification
Square Care partnered with Verdecom and Tepcon Construction along with a number of other service providers in the pursuit of their LEED Certification for their new location in Chandler Arizona. - October 06, 2011 - Square Care
A2L Consulting Releases Environmental Litigation Trial Presentation E-Book
This complimentary litigation e-book is specifically tailored to the interests of energy and environmental litigators, in house counsel and those individuals on litigation support teams working on developing energy and environmental trial presentations. A2L Consulting’s e-book offers real-world examples based on the experiences of the A2L Consulting team supporting related litigation that has led to trillions of dollars in positive case outcomes over a sixteen-year period. - October 06, 2011 - Persuadium
Houston Tree Expert Says Drought Impact to Persist for Years as Officials Reverse Tree Loss Estimate
Louis Flory, owner of Ability Tree Experts says damage caused by drought and excessive heat will be felt for many years. - October 06, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
New Line of Eco-Friendly Drapery Fabrics from FactoryDirectDrapes.com
The eco-Friendly Drapery Fabric collection offers natural fabrics like organic 100% pure cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics. - October 05, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri
The critical condition of the ruffed grouse population in Missouri requires immediate actions from multiple sources and the MDC. - October 05, 2011 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
Wright Scoop Challenges PLANET to Grow Green Market Share
Greater Richmond Area VA based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, challenges PLANET Green Industry Conference & Expo attendees to grow green their market share, inject products, services and organizations with an eco consistent, desirable persona-position delivering brand equity. - October 05, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 512 at the HTUF Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on a Ford Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption By Up to 50% - October 04, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Symphony Environmental at Interplas
"Oxo-biodegradable plastic will not only survive competition from other plastics, including bio-based plastics, but looks set to increase its worldwide market share dramatically," according to Michael Stephen, Deputy Chairman of the Symphony Environmental Technologies Group, giving a special presentation at the national plastics exhibition “Interplas” at the NEC in Birmingham this week. - October 02, 2011 - Symphony Environmental Technologies PLC
EMLab P&K Sponsors Infection Control Conference by Environmental Contractors Association in New York City
EMLab P&K and TestAmerica sponsor ECA's infection control conference for environmental contractors in New York City. Conference includes significant and groundbreaking information and announcements. - September 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
6400 Heroes Worldwide Make the Oktoberfest in Munich Carbon Neutral
The Oktoberfest 2011 will be carbon neutral. 6,400 volunteers worldwide will make this possible by going on the Low Carbon Diet. “Climate and environmental protection must be fun, easy, and cool! This campaign shows how,” says Izai Amorim, also known as Mr. Cool Ness, the... - September 27, 2011 - Certified Coolness Limited
Saving for a Rainy Day with Harlequin
Harlequin Plastics has been celebrating the end of a successful season for its market leading brand of "RainStation" rainwater harvester tanks. - September 23, 2011 - Clarehill Plastics Limited
SlickWear.org, Eco Friendly Bags That Save Lives
SlickWear is bringing collaboration to online shopping by partnering with both eco friendly bag designers and a featured non-profit each month. Every bag on http://www.slickwear.org is made from eco friendly materials with a varying amount from each purchase, based on the total price of the bag,... - September 23, 2011 - SlickWear
Adirondack Adventures Published
Adirondack Adventures Magazine is published by Adirondack Wilderness Adventures, Inc. This magazine is available on a bi-monthly basis. - September 23, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Local Electronics Recycler Offering Free Curbside Pickup to Flood Victims
In an effort to assist the communities affected by the September 2011 flooding, eco International in partnership with the Department of Environmental Conservation, will be offering free curbside pickup for electronic debris beginning today. - September 22, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Anfi Seabed Clean Up
The Anfi Group launched their “End of Summer Beach Clean Up” as it gets ready for the winter season. - September 22, 2011 - Anfi Group
The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Announces: the 2011 MVP2 Award Winners
The 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards presented by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) celebrates the successes of innovations in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainability. The MVP2 awards are presented annually during National Pollution Prevention... - September 22, 2011 - National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Houston Tree Expert Says This is No Time to Lower Guard Despite Good News About Rainfall and Wildfires
Ability Tree Experts’ Louis Flory, 30-year veteran and certified arborist cautions families to continue their vigilance against wildfires despite cooler temperatures and rainfall. - September 22, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
RACER Trust Selects ENFOS Environmental Business Management Solution
RACER Trust will deploy ENFOS software to manage their environmental liability management program. - September 19, 2011 - ENFOS, Inc.
Electronics Recycler eco International Recovering from September 2011 Flooding
Electronics recycler, eco International and the surrounding community, continue to assess damage to buildings, roads, as well as phone, water and power outages brought by the severe flooding that occurred last week. eco International's facility, located at 200 Stage Road in Vestal, NY, received... - September 17, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at the Orlando Home Show
Advanced Film Solutions has announced their participation at the Orlando Fall Home Show, October 7-9, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. Advanced Film Solutions installs aftermarket insulating films manufactured by Solutia Performance Films, the world leader in window film sales and... - September 16, 2011 - Advanced Film Solutions
EMLab P&K Florida Microbiologist Published in Mycotaxon, Fungi in Nicaragua
Gregorio Delgado, EMLab P&K microbiologist at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida microbiology laboratory, publishes peer reviewed article in Mycotaxon, presenting the history of mycology in Nicaragua. - September 16, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Author, Jonathan Bloom Discusses “American Wasteland” on “The Organic View Radio Show” with Host, June Stoyer on September 13, 2011, at 4 pm EST
Food waste expert and award-winning journalist, Jonathan Bloom talks about his best-selling book, American Wasteland, which addresses the amount of waste in America that can be avoided and offers tips for prevention. - September 15, 2011 - The Organic View Radio Show
GlcialLight is Introducing the 110 Watt Arcturus GL-BL110 Series LED Bay Light
With Highly Efficient Philips Lumileds LED, for Very Large Indoor Spaces - September 15, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
Local Hair Stylist Transforms Parking Space Into Salon: Mishi Nova Celebrates PARK(ing) Day with Eco-Friendly Hair Makeovers
This Friday is PARK(ing) day and local eco-hair stylist Mishi Nova will be offering 10-minute street makeovers in her “hair parklet” located on Mission St. between 3rd and New Montgomery in SOMA. PARK(ing) day, originating in San Francisco, has now become an international event. The... - September 14, 2011 - Morphic
Fresh Results, LLC to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DMG's American Farmer TV Series
Supplying the U.S. with Year-Round Blueberry Production - September 14, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Acoustifence® Noise Barrier Cuts Industrial Exhaust Fan Noise in Half at Provincetown Restaurant
Using 4 x 4 posts and Acoustifence material, Provincetown, Massachusetts contractor Deborah Paine built a framed noise barrier to block the ear-piercing sound emanating from a Restaurant situated just feet away from a neighboring three-story apartment building. - September 14, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Norwich, VT to be Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
This is announcing that the town of Norwich, VT will be designated as an Appalachian Trail Community. - September 11, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy