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Charitable Request Results in a New Solar-Tech Bag by Project Runway Designer
The Ultimate Duffel Bag for Modern People is Built with Solar Panels to Charge Mobile Tech While “On The Go” - September 06, 2011 - SilvrLining
REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development
New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe
1300 On The Move Removals Commitment to Becoming Carbon Neutral
Brisbane removalists company, 1300 On The Move Removals, have undertaken a commitment to become a NoCO2 organisation. - September 01, 2011 - 1300 On The Move
Factory Direct Drapes ™ Plants Over 400 Trees in National Forests
Factory Direct Drapes™, a custom drapery and curtain manufacturer, is helping put an end to global warming. So far, they have planted over 400 trees in forests across the USA! - August 31, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
Odyne Systems Awarded DOE and SCAQMD Contracts
Department Of Energy and South Coast Air Quality Management District Award Cost Shared Project to Odyne to Design and Evaluate Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - August 31, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Conservation Charters Next Frontier for Yachting
Yachts are serving as platforms for unprecedented Ocean Science, Exploration, and Conservation. - August 31, 2011 - Ocean Preservation Alliance
EMLab P&K Prepares Mold and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Assist Flooded Areas in Eastern Seaboard After Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene brought storms and flooding to states along the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Massachusetts. EMLab P&K prepares to help states recover in Hurricane Irene's aftermath by increasing mold testing and bacteria testing capacity. - August 31, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
ROUND2 INC. Named to the Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Year
ROUND2 INC., a leading eRecycling service provider, announced today that it has been named to the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List for a second straight year. ROUND2’s 2011 ranking improves to 1779 from 1906 the year before. The Inc. 500|5000 annual list exclusively ranks America's fastest-growing... - August 30, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Suzlon Powers a New Brand Initiative – P.A.L.S
RJ Malishka, Milind Soman, Gerson da Cunha and Anil Dharker sign up as p.a.l.s. champions. - August 29, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
E&T Plastics Donates Acrylic Sheet to the “Reflecting the Stars” Art Installation in New York City
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, donated key acrylic components to the “Reflecting the Stars” art installation in New York City. - August 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Welcome to a New Era in Land-Based Carbon Management
Greenfleet today welcomes the passage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation - the much anticipated program to accredit, register and trade carbon offsets from improved land management practices around Australia. - August 26, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
Green Deal Site Aims for Eco-Friendly Title
WhereYouShop looks to top the charts with its environmentally friendly business model, Web page and referral program. - August 25, 2011 - WhereYouShop
EPA Uses Efficient, Inexpensive C.I.Agent EVAC Filtration System
When a frac tank full of oily waste had to be emptied, the EPA used the EVAC Filtration System from C.I.Agent® Solutions. Not only were hydrocarbons captured and sediment removed, the EVAC System cost only a fraction of the use of a vacuum truck, saving thousands of dollars. Last fall, a fuel... - August 24, 2011 - C.I.Agent Solutions
Prince William County Service Authority Receives Peak Performance Award
The Prince William County Service Authority’s commitment to environmental stewardship has resulted in a prestigious Gold Peak Performance Award for the H. L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF). The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) gave the H. L. Mooney AWRF... - August 21, 2011 - Prince William County Service Authority
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being active... - August 20, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
thinksound to Launch Headphone Recycling and Customer Loyalty Program
thinksound™ announces the launch of their new headphone recycling and customer loyalty program. “Recycling. Rewarded.” - August 20, 2011 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
Wright Scoop Advocates Fall is for Planting
Glen Allen, VA based The Wright Scoop –Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the "Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic" award urges all to shift plant installation seasons, ensure "greening" of America’s landscapes creating a legacy of healthier urban/suburban communities. - August 20, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
ENTACT Environmental Services on ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms List
ENTACT, LLC, a recognized industry leader in providing environmental remediation and construction services to an international client-base, has been ranked number 65 on ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms List for 2011. Established in 1991 in Dallas, Texas, ENTACT was founded on the belief... - August 19, 2011 - ENTACT, LLC
Wipro Will be a Sponsoring Company of the ENFOS Experience 2011
Wipro has signed on as a sponsor of ENFOS, Inc's second annual remediation solutions conference in Chicago. - August 19, 2011 - ENFOS, Inc.
Finding Safe, Affordable Organics No Longer a Challenge, Thanks to Green Coupons from GreenPeople.org
Consumers avoid greenwashing and save big with 20% off green coupons for verified organic and natural products. - August 18, 2011 - GreenPeople.org
REI Hosts Radical Reels Tour as Fundraiser for Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Outdoor retail company REI will be hosting the 2011 Radical Reels Tour in Asheville, NC on Monday, September 12, 2011, with proceeds benefiting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). What: Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2011 Radical Reels Tour... - August 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Barron Partners Continues to Invest in Tennessee-Based Company, Choice Solar Solutions
Choice Solar Solution; backed by global clean-tech investment company; Barron Partners, “facilitates” green job growth in Tennessee, with the opening of its East Tennessee branch - August 17, 2011 - Choice Solar and Geothermal
ENTACT, LLC Receives NSC Industry Leader Award
ENTACT, LLC has been honored with the National Safety Council’s Industry Leader Award for 2011. This award is a component of the Council’s member-exclusive Safety Motivation and Recognition Awards Program and benchmarks outstanding safety achievements among member companies. ENTACT,... - August 17, 2011 - ENTACT, LLC
Free E-Waste Recycling to Support Pleasant Grove High School Music Program
The Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters is sponsoring a Free Electronic Waste Recycling Day for all area residents and businesses on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove. Band students will be working rain or shine to assist Y-Not Recycle, a... - August 16, 2011 - PGH Band Boosters
Wright Scoop Inspires City Council Go Green, Change Ecological Health
Glen Allen VA-based The Wright Scoop –Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the "Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic" award sponsored by Project Evergreen, Hines Horticulture and Today's Garden Center magazine – inspires city of Petersburg VA Council to change ecological health. - August 15, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Electronics Recycler eco International Becomes Member of NAID: National Association for Information Destruction
In continuing with their efforts to maintain the highest levels of environmental awareness and data protection, eco International becomes an active member of the National Association for Information Destruction. - August 14, 2011 - Eco International LLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy as Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
The Circuit Court of Monongalia County, West Virginia entered summary judgment Friday overturning the City of Morgantown’s recently enacted ordinance banning horizontal drilling and fracking in and around the city. - August 13, 2011 - Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Pure Air Lovers Society - A Suzlon Initiative for Clean Air
Indian power company, Suzlon, has launched a new campaign called p.a.l.s. - Pure Air Lovers' Society. http://www.pals.in. - August 12, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
ROUND2 INC. Opens Atlanta Processing Facility
ROUND2 INC. announced today the opening of a new processing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The 258,000 square foot facility will be dedicated to the processing and recycling of end-of-life electronics and will increase ROUND2’s processing capacity by 52 percent allowing ROUND2 to deliver its... - August 11, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Major Cleanup of Horse Trails in Tijuana River Valley at County Line
On August 13th, community members and hundreds of volunteers will join forces to help rid the Tijuana River Valley horse trails of plastics bottles, trash and tires. Please see this link for devastating photos of the area: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surfridersandiego/sets/72157625318995680/. - August 11, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
The Northwest Sustainable Horse Council Joins Audubon Lifestyles as a Platinum Member
Audubon Lifestyles Platinum Membership was created to help foster sustainability by working with, and providing educational resources to businesses seeking assistance to balance the triple bottom line of people, profit, and planet where they live, work, and play. - August 11, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Texas Two Step: Balcones Resources and Round2 Inc. Partner to Expand Recycling Services
Balcones Resources and Round2 Inc., two unique recycling providers, have entered into a long term agreement which will enhance the breadth of their recycling capabilities. “Balcones is extremely excited to partner with Round2. We’re now able to offer our customers a more integrated... - August 10, 2011 - Balcones Resources
New Vortex Flow Transmitters Ideal for Use in Heat Exchange Systems
Clark Solutions introduces theDN420 Series of Vortex Flow Transmitters, an economical choice for liquid media flow and temperature monitoring and control in applications such as heat exchange systems, cooling loops, and industrial processing. - August 10, 2011 - Clark Solutions
Water Efficiency Magazine Announces Winner of Its ACE 11 iPad Contest
Water Efficiency magazine and Forester Media Inc. today announced the winner of the AWWA ACE 2011 “Ready, Set, Share!” contest. - August 10, 2011 - Water Efficiency Magazine
New BTU/Energy Meter Delivers Low Cost Monitoring of Heating or Cooling Systems
Clark Solutions introduces its Model DN-EM Energy Flow Monitor, an economical energy flow monitor intended for applications in energy transfer and in heating/cooling systems. - August 10, 2011 - Clark Solutions
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Host Ice Cream Social
On August 14th, 2011 at 2 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Visitor Center, located in Harpers Ferry, WV, will host an ice cream social open to the public, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of Appalachian Trail’s completion 74 years ago. Visitors and hikers will have a... - August 10, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Sauer Capital S.A. Luxembourg Headquarters Earns the ENERGY EFFICIENCY STAR 26 Boulevard Royal Has Superior Energy Efficiency, Sustainability
Sauer Capital S.A.announced that 26 Boulevard Royal, the company's Luxembourg Offices, has earned the prestigious ENERGY EFFICIENCY STAR. This symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection signifies that the building's energy performance rates in the top 25 percent of... - August 09, 2011 - Sauer Capital S.A.
Rentricity Wins 2011 New Energy Symposium Cleantech Award
Rentricity Inc., a supplier of smart hydrokinetic energy recovery systems for the water and wastewater industry, earned one of three awards for its “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid” presentation at the Sixth Annual New Energy Symposium held in New York City last week. - August 08, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Brazilian American Artist Plants Hope in a Degraded Rainforest
Alana Lea is a Smithsonian botanical artist, born in the most endangered rainforest on the planet - the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - 93% gone. She has taken it upon herself to replant her rainforest and has raised funds to plant nearly 4,000 trees since Thanksgiving Day, 2011. The project is called Rainforest ECObank, and has now partnered with international non-profit WeForest, with a goal of giving 170,000 trees by the year end. - August 07, 2011 - Rainforest ECO
GreaterGood Network Adds New "Gifts" to Help Snow Leopards and Rare Frogs at The Rainforest Site
The GreaterGood Network continues to expand the Gifts That Give More [tm] offered at The Rainforest Site. This program allows shoppers and other website visitors to make small donations that add up to a big result for conservation efforts and wildlife rescue projects. The two latest Gifts That... - August 06, 2011 - GreaterGood
Terraine, Inc. (Terraine) Introduces ezCoC™: Chain of Custody Preparation the Easy Way
Terraine has developed an electronic chain of custody system for environmental scientists to use when performing sampling events. - August 06, 2011 - Terraine, Inc.
New Service Set to Untap the UK's Free Water Services
A campaign to improve the public’s access to free drinking water has been unveiled. The ‘Find-a- Fountain’ project, developed by environmental entrepreneur Guy Jeremiah and now part of the 1859 Drinking Fountain Association, aims to record all publicly accessible drinking water... - August 06, 2011 - Aquatina
GreenTex Builders Provide Water Efficient Showerheads, Raise Money for School in Africa
For a small donation, GreenTex Builders will install a new Moen water efficient showerhead in any or all of homeowner’s baths. They are donating all of the proceeds to charity. Austin residents can do their part to support the water conservation efforts during the extreme drought. 100% of donations will go to the Cheti Sponsorship program to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. - August 05, 2011 - GreenTex Builders
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is Heading Into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Open Positions
This is announcing that the Appalachain Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is doing Trail work. - August 05, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Wishing Well Intl. Foundation Challenges the Water Purification Industry to Show Their Support - Commits to Raising $30,000 to Honor the Memory of Rachel Beckwith
www.wishingwellintl.org - Rachel Beckwith was just 9 years old when she died in July; however her thirst for bringing clean drinking water to people in need must live on. Rachel was taken off life support on Saturday July 24 after she sustained fatal injuries in a 14-vehicle pile up near her home... - August 04, 2011 - Wishing Well International Foundation Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Searching for New Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Announcement that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for a new ED/CEO. - August 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Shark Celebrities Will be Auctioned During Shark Week
You've seen them on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, Animal Planet, Nat Geo and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks, and why sharks need protection. - August 01, 2011 - Shark Research Institute
Suzlon News - Hon. Minister for New & Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah Dedicates First Suzlon S97 Wind Turbine
The Honourable Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation Suzlon’s latest offering – the S97 – 2.1 MW wind turbine, in a ceremony in Tejuva, Rajasthan on Tuesday, 26th of July 2011. Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdullah said:... - July 30, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
The EcoChamber, the Global Green Chamber of Commerce, is Accepting Submissions for Its Green Leader Resource Directory
The EcoChamber (http://www.ecochamber.com), the global green chamber of commerce, announces it is creating the first global green business leader resource directory. The directory will be a tool for organizations to quickly identify leaders in the various green business sectors to serve as sources... - July 29, 2011 - EcoChamber