Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
Shift Soil Ready to Clean Up with the WFD
3 years after Waste Framework Directive (WFD) came in; it is supporting businesses like Shift Soil Remediation by having a landfill tax standard rate charge per tonne £64 in 2012. While these rates apply to hazardous soil waste, inert soil can be disposed of at the lower rate of £2.50 per tonne. The market is moving from waste management to resource recovery. - November 19, 2011 - Shift Soil Remediation LLP
Aussie Biotech Innovator Partners with Indian Farming Giant
PolyGenomX Ltd (PGX) announced this week that it’s newly incorporated sister company PolyGenomX India has signed a deal within its first week of operating. The deal with one of India’s largest enterprises, the Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative (IFFDC), is to trial its polygenomic Jatropha (Jatropha curcas pgx) to determine the best performing lines to provide India with on-going energy sources. - November 18, 2011 - PolyGenomX Ltd
Ventureneer Shows Businesses How to Make Green, Ethical Practices a Marketing Advantage
Increase your profit margin by marketing your ethical and green business practices. - November 18, 2011 - Ventureneer
EMLab P&K's Naperville Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Naperville lab now offers PLM bulk asbestos analysis. - November 18, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Simple Green Cabinets Tells Sustainability Story on GreenerPittsburgh.com
Greener Expressions, the company behind GreenerPittsburgh.com, announced today sponsorship of GreenerPittsburgh.com by Simple Green Cabinets, another local, green Pittsburgh business. “Simple Green Cabinets is a great example of a business whose mission fits perfectly with that of... - November 18, 2011 - Greener Expressions, LLC
Smart Health Talk Supports America Recycles Day
Recycling is good for the country, and helps create new jobs. It takes much more energy to manufacturer "new" products compared to recycling already made products such as PET plastic. One PET bottle can power a light bulb for six hours and can be recycled forever. Energy wasted in making new materials are also polluting our food. Recycling is something anyone can do for their country and we all benefit. - November 17, 2011 - Smart Health Talk
Performance Technologies LLC Joins Tersus Environmental as Sales and Marketing Business Partner
Tallahassee, Florida-based Performance Technologies LLC will expand its groundwater remediation product line to include soil and groundwater remediation technologies from Tersus Environmental. The product line includes Tersus’ complete family of electron donors, peroxygens (TersOx), and the... - November 16, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Intuitive Business Intelligence Wins Prestigious Green Apple Gold Award 2011
Business intelligence (BI) software author, Intuitive Business Intelligence, has today been presented with a Green Apple Gold award in the Science and Technology category for their software solution, Intuitive Dashboards, an advanced dashboard software tool that dramatically reduces the... - November 15, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
Leaving Dead Trees on Your Property Could be Dangerous to Your Family and Pets
Houston tree specialist warns that allowing dead and dying trees to remain standing on your property could prove to be a mistake. - November 12, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
The Remi Group Sponsors an Eastern Bluebird Box in Bissell’s Ballantyne Corporate Park
During the last week of October, Bissell Land Services installed an Eastern Bluebird Box sponsored by The Remi Group. - November 11, 2011 - Remi
Buffalo, Wyo., Company Makes Top 21 List for Federal Oil Spill Response
LBI Renewable’s bioremediation product, DUALZORB, was recently listed as one of 21 products to meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements for use in emergency oil spill response. - November 10, 2011 - LBI Renewable
Hire an Arborist Today to Protect Your Trees from Disease Infestation
Houston Certified Arborist Louis Flory says hiring a tree specialist today could reduce tree loss in the future. - November 10, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
Alliance for Climate Education Reaches 1 Million High School Students
National leader in high school climate education surpasses major milestone in two years. - November 09, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
eco International Awarded 2011 Supported Work Employer of the Year
The ACHIEVE Supported Employment Program recognized eco International as the “2011 Supported Work Employer of the Year,” at its Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Banquet on November 4th. ACHIEVE is a non-profit agency serving 1,800 individuals with intellectual and other developmental... - November 09, 2011 - Eco International LLC
UK Environmental Consulting Market Falls 8.4% in 2010; Prospects Flat for 2011
The latest report from market research firm Environment Analyst concludes that the UK environmental consultancy sector contracted by 8.4% in 2010, to stand at £1,230 million. This is the market's second consecutive decline after more than two decades of unbroken growth. - November 05, 2011 - Environment Analyst Ltd
Start a New Christmas Tree Tradition, Without the Pine Needle Mess
Start a new Christmas Tree tradition, without the pine needle mess. Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead. Environmental charity Greenfleet plants... - November 05, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
ROUND2 INC. Names Blackwood as Executive Director
ROUND2 INC. announced today the promotion of Rachel Blackwood to Executive Director, Business Development. Blackwood has been instrumental in the expansion of ROUND2’s Southwestern United States customer base as well as supporting the existing clients in the region. In her new role, Rachel... - November 03, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
New Laptop Bag from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Just in time for the holiday season, GreenSmart, the global brand of eco-friendly bags and cases, introduces its version of the traditional slim style laptop bag. The bag, called the Markhor, has an asymmetrical face and is constructed exclusively from fabrics made from recycled bottles. Available... - November 03, 2011 - GreenSmart
Expanding Business Ready to Protect Denver Area Homeowners
Homeowners in Colorado are exposed to some of the most dangerous levels of radon in the country and an expanding business is ready to keep people safe from this toxic gas. Employees of Complete Basement Systems have just completed expert-level training and are ready to take care of all of the... - November 03, 2011 - Complete Basement Systems Colorado
Radon Mitigation in Des Moines Now Possible with Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing has officially joined National Radon Defense to bring radon testing and mitigation to the greater Des Moines area. - November 03, 2011 - Neighbors Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Soilworks’® Continuous Growth Prompts Relocation and Expansion Into New Global Corporate Headquarters
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading solution provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers, dust control products and application services, announced today its relocation and expansion into its new global headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. The move reflects the significant double... - November 01, 2011 - Soilworks, LLC
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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