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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
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Selected White House Champion of Change
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was recently selected by the White House as a Champion of Change. “Across the country, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others... - July 29, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
EMLab P&K's Denver Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Denver, CO lab is NVLAP-accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500053-0). The Denver lab is EMLab P&K's tenth asbestos lab accredited by NVLAP. - July 29, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Open Registration for ENFOS Experience 2011 Begins August 8
ENFOS, Inc. is pleased to announce Open Registration begins August 8th for the second annual ENFOS Solutions Conference to be held on October 18, 19, and 20, 2011. The conference, named ENFOS Experience 2011, will be held in Chicago, IL at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Registration will be... - July 29, 2011 - ENFOS, Inc.
Badger Insulated Pipe Creates New Tubing for Outdoor Wood Furnaces with Much Less Heat Loss
Badger Insulated Pipe manufactures insulated pipe for Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Solar applications and Geo Thermal applications. Badger Insulated Pipe has recently developed a 5 wrap Insulated pex tubing. This was developed to replace the foam insulated or other expensive insulated pipe for... - July 28, 2011 - Badger Insulated Pipe
EMLab P&K's Houston Lab Receives TCEQ NELAP Accreditation for Water Testing
EMLab P&K's Houston lab now offers water analysis for drinking water and non-potable water. The lab is NELAP accredited by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). - July 28, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Green Store Promotes Sustainable Lifestyle
Innovative green store and fair trade advocate combine two trends to offer sustainable lifestyle products to specialty markets. - July 27, 2011 - ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle
Consummate Summer Dance Floor Anthem - "Wild Miami Remixed" from Tinatin Ready to Raise Rafters Across Global Dance Floors
Remix Collection Calls Attention to Consequences of Global Warming; Marks Tenth Studio Release for Young Pals Records - July 26, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Myriad Media Establishes New Environmental Initiative
Myriad Media developed a new environmental plan to reduce its carbon footprint. - July 24, 2011 - Myriad Media
Appalachian Trail Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land in Maine
For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary in Andover, Maine. Maine has more... - July 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Recognizes Don King and Pam Underhill with National Partners Awards
Donald T. King, chief realty officer for the National Park Service (NPS) National Trail Land Resources Program Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pamela Underhill, manager of the NPS Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received the Appalachian Trail... - July 22, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
REI Awards the Appalachian Trail Conservancy a $20,000 Grant for Appalachian Trail Community Program
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from the REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature. The funds will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community™ Ambassadors, in support of... - July 21, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology
Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
ROUND2 Inc. Hosts Obama Administration Officials Announcement on Electronics Stewardship
ROUND2 INC. welcomed Obama administration officials today as they unveiled their federal strategy to promote the U.S. based electronics recycling industry and creation of green jobs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, General Services Administrator Martha N. - July 20, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
ClimatePartner Launches System Solution in Japanese for Climate Neutral Printing
Effective immediately, the climate protection consultancy ClimatePartner is offering its system solution for climate neutral printing production, which has been certified by the German technical inspection authority (TÜV), in Japanese. Additionally, this system solution will soon be available in the languages Italian, Dutch, French and Spanish. - July 20, 2011 - ClimatePartner GmbH
The Wright Scoop Launches Book – Market Share, Make It Work for You
Award-winning author The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright launches book, Market Share, make it work for you! Wright challenges all to 'grow green' their market share. - July 20, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
NUS Launches Encyclopedia of Singapore’s Biodiversity
First comprehensive guide to nature consolidates almost 200 years of studies on Singapore’s natural history and outlines issues relating to biodiversity, ecosystems and sustainability. - July 20, 2011 - National University of Singapore
Systech Illinois Reports That Their Exhibition of the PermMate Permeation Analyser at Interpack 2011 Was a Great Success
Systech Illinois exhibited their range of permeation analysers, headspace gas analysers and process gas analysis instruments at this year’s Interpack and report on the success of the event. - July 19, 2011 - Systech Illinois
Leighton Security Management Goes Green with the Addition of the Ultimate Fuel Efficient Vehicle to Fleet
Leighton Security Management, a full service private security company located in South Florida, is leading the green pack by phasing in environmentally friendly vehicles to its fleet. - July 18, 2011 - Leighton Security Management
Perry Johnson Certifies eco International to EPA R2 Certification
Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc announces the EPA R2 Certification of eco International. The Recycling Practices Standard, known as R2, requires implementing a management system which is accountable for practices affecting worker health and safety, security, the environment, and the downstream... - July 16, 2011 - Eco International LLC
The Rainforest Site's "Click Here To Give" Donations Benefit Sierra Cal Project
With the successful completion of El Paujil Nature Reserve, donations from The Rainforest Site’s "Click Here To Give" button will benefit the Sierra Caral project of World Land Trust-US in 2011. The Rainforest Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of "Click Here To Give"... - July 15, 2011 - GreaterGood
Indoor Air Quality Specialists in New Orleans Hire SEO Company to Help Reach More Local Clients
Industrial Safety & Health, Inc. located in Metairie, Louisiana has hired Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company to better serve local residents. - July 15, 2011 - Industrial Safety & Health, Inc.
EMLab P&K Opens Asbestos Lab in Las Vegas and Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K opens asbestos lab in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laboratory is accredited by NVLAP and is located in TestAmerica's Service Center in Las Vegas. - July 14, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory