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Natural Resources Defense Council Named New Beneficiary of Climate Ride
Climate Ride has named the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as a full beneficiary for 2011, to replace a beneficiary spot left vacant by the merger of two other organizations: 350.org and 1Sky. - July 13, 2011 - Climate Ride
Kingswood to Host UK&I Launch of ArborCamp
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is set to launch the first ArborCamp for the UK & Ireland at the 3rd annual Arb & Forestry Event, 15th & 16th July 2011. - July 13, 2011 - Kingswood Training Services Ltd.
EMLab P&K Helps North Dakota with Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing After Flooding
EMLab P&K is adding local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to help flood victims in North Dakota recover as quickly as possible. After flooding, time is critical to address emerging health concerns. - July 11, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Adaptation Chairman Tells Business Leaders Collaboration is the Key to Business Success and a More Sustainable Future
World Congress learns from Peterborough – the UK’s Environment City. - July 11, 2011 - Adaptation Ltd
Local Software Engineer Returns Home to Nepal to Prove That Power is Knowledge
Seattle software engineer Tilak Pun sets out to establish solar power for a school in his native village in Nepal. The project will provide enough electricity to power a classroom of computers, opening up a world of educational and professional possibilities for the students of Shikha Secondary School. - July 09, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Lava Web Creations Help Kids Learn Through Play
The innovative team at Melbourne’s Lava Web Creations has recently wrapped up a unique project commissioned by the Victorian Government’s Department of Sustainability & Environment to educate school children on the use of ground water. - July 08, 2011 - Lava Web Creations
Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at Six More Facilities
Sims Now Holds More Certifications Than Any Other Electronics Recycler in North America - July 08, 2011 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Ecological Services and Lake Management Environmental Firm Receives 2011 Top Workplace Award
EnviroScience, Inc. Recognized by Cleveland Plain Dealer as a Top Workplace - July 08, 2011 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Organicmailbox.com Sets Up Fundraiser to Help Reforest Area Affected by Wallow Fire
Organicmailbox.com aims to plant 1,000,000 trees through a partnership with National Forest Foundation. 10 trees will be planted with every subscription sold when customers use promo code "wallow." - July 03, 2011 - Organic Mailbox
Setting the Sustainability Agenda for the 21st Century
Notable Figures from the Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Major Corporations, Non-Profits and Civil Society Organizations Gathered in Washington to Mark the Launch of National Leadership Speaker Series Co-hosted by ICLEI USA and USGBC. - July 02, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Panther Helps Human Energy Light Up Royal Albert Hall
Panther, part of powered access leaders Lavendon Access Services, played an important role in WWF’s (formerly World Wildlife Fund) "Earth Hour" climate change event at the Royal Albert Hall, London. During Earth Hour, the world’s biggest campaign against climate change, major... - July 02, 2011 - Panther
Governor Hickenlooper Issues Proclamation Ahead of Green Cube Opening
Governor John Hickenlooper has issued a proclamation ahead of the August 2011 opening of North Denver’s first LEED Platinum-certified single-family home. - July 02, 2011 - Denver Green Cube Show Home
Introducing SHL Pharma: a Greener Approach
SHL Pharma is SHL's newest facility in Florida, USA offering final assembly, labeling and packaging for drug delivery devices and has been constructed with LEED practices. - July 01, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
World Environment Congress Encouraged to Learn from Pigeon with One Leg
Adaptation research suggests thinking of others is the key to business success and a sustainable world. - June 29, 2011 - Adaptation Ltd
McConway & Torley and GASP Announce Agreement to Reduce Air Emissions from Lawrenceville Steel Foundry
McConway and Torley, LLC (M&T) and the Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) have finalized an agreement regarding air emission reductions at M&T’s Lawrenceville steel foundry. M&T has operated its Lawrenceville foundry since the 1860s. The foundry manufactures steel castings... - June 29, 2011 - Group Against Smog and Pollution, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. Dust Collection System Design at a Tire Recycling Center Meets and Exceeds all NFPA Guidelines
The challenge was to present a dust collection system that met the tire recycling center’s needs, cleaned up the environment of the plant and complied with current NFPA standards. - June 29, 2011 - Imperial Systems, Inc
Tersus Environmental Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Barometric Pumping
Tersus Environmental, LLC, a developer and marketer of advanced, innovative technologies for the remediation of soil and groundwater, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants Tersus... - June 26, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Climate Ride Announces New Partnership with East Bay Bicycle Coalition
East Bay Bicycle Coalition to benefit from environmental charitable bike ride; Team East Bay Bicycle Coalition forming for 300-mile, 5-day ride in Northern California. - June 23, 2011 - Climate Ride
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Pioneers Among Inaugural Inductees to Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame
This is announcing the induction of Appalachian Trail Conservancy pioneers to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. - June 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Hazardous Waste Management Solutions from The Industrial Green Thumb
ForeignTRADEX reinforces its efforts for those “Going Green” with the US-Europe Industrial Trade Portal. - June 23, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
U.S. Concrete Launches New Website
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: USCR) announced today the launch of phase one of its new, improved and redesigned corporate website www.us-concrete.com. The new website provides enhanced navigation and user experience, and aims at showcasing the company’s sustainability practices, specialty... - June 22, 2011 - US Concrete
ICLEI USA Applauds Houston Mayor Parker for Receiving the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award
Mayor Parker and City of Houston Recognized by US Mayors for Implementing the Green Office Challenge, an Innovative ICLEI USA Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings - June 22, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Tampa Company First in State to Use Safe "Green" Orange Oil to 100% Eliminate Termites in as Little as 3 Hours Without Toxic Gas and Without the "Goofy Circus-Tent"
Breakthrough Termite Treatment Saves Homeowners Time & Money. Tampa's only certified XT2000 Orange Oil Drywood Treatment Specialist now offering a safe, organic treatment method as an alternative to tenting. Call to see if your home qualifies. - June 21, 2011 - Chet's Termite & Pest Management, Inc.
ROUND2 INC. Names Reid as Vice President of Operations
ROUND2 INC. announced today that Chris Reid has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. Reid has been instrumental in maintaining ROUND2’s low-cost operator model and focusing on operational excellence. In the past 15 months Chris has orchestrated the relocation of two ReDistribution... - June 21, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Blue Skies Recycling Teams Up with Hodak’s Restaurant and Bar for Composting
Blue Skies Recycling is now working with Hodak's Restaurant and Bar in St. Louis, Missouri. Blue Skies will help to decrease the waste produced by the restaurant by diverting a large amount of their organic waste from landfills to a greener composting service. - June 20, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Konnarock Trail Crew is Heading Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is announcing the schedule for the Konnarock Trail Crew’s 2011 season. - June 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Water as a Renewable Resource in the June Issue of Energy Digital
An exclusive interview with CEO Harri Kerminen of Finnish chemical and water cycle management giant Kemira, who explains how water is a scarce resource, and what it means to international security and the energy industry. - June 17, 2011 - WDM Group
The Increasing Popularity of Tablets Has the Government of India Researching Products with Business Review India
While companies like the OLPC tried hard to offer a netbook PC worth $100, India went way ahead & launched the $35 tablet computer making it the next big thing in the world of computing. - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Critical Clean LLC Provides New Technologies for Effective Crime Scene Cleanup
The crime scene cleanup company, Critical Clean LLC has recently added new technologies to provide a more effective and thorough elimination of odors and contaminates. The company uses commercial grade ozone generators, ULV fogging systems, anti-microbial cleaners and deodorizers, to complete rid a location of odors and contaminates, not just temporarily cover up the source. - June 16, 2011 - Critical Clean LLC
The World’s Greenest Companies: IBM, HP & Johnson & Johnson in Energy Digital
The June issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features a look inside the world’s greenest companies, revealing just what makes them leaders in sustainability. Industry leaders turn to... - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
The Coolest Building Products on the Planet in the June Issue of Construction Digital
Read about the coolest building products on the planet in the June issue of Construction Digital Magazine. Technology has always been at the forefront of the construction industry. This month’s issue of Construction Digital profiles some of the most bizarre and unique prototypes currently... - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Intuitive Concepts Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Diana Garber is pursuing the LEED certification process to help her clients live their best life. - June 15, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
LOHAS Asia Launches R U LOHAS Campaign
LOHAS Asia has launched a public awareness campaign, “R U LOHAS” video and the LOHASia facebook group to inform the public on how being LOHAS can increase personal health and reduce their environmental impact on the world. - June 15, 2011 - Asia-Pacific LOHAS Pte. Ltd.
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation Host International Video Conference in Commemoration of World Environment Day
Tread Lightly, TakingITGlobal's environmental education program, and the Staples Foundation are pleased to announce the success of their most recent international video conference held to commemorate World Environment Day. - June 15, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Texas is Latest Target of Commercial Janitorial Office Cleaning Expansion
Commercial Janitorial announced Tuesday expansion of operations into Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston, Texas. The national office cleaning company feels that being a green cleaning focused company will give it a competitive edge in Texas. - June 14, 2011 - Commercial Janitorial
Exec Digital Visits the Park Hyatt Aviara in the June Issue
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Batiquitos Lagoon ecological reserve, the Park Hyatt Aviara in Southern California is the definition of luxury. Nestled in the northern corner of San Diego County, Park Hyatt Aviara appeals to the executive traveler who has a mean back hand, worn-in hiking... - June 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Signtronix to Host the California Sign Association Grand Finale Statewide Meeting
Signtronix, the country’s leading manufacturer of signs for small businesses, will host the California Sign Association’s Grand Finale Statewide Meeting this Thursday, June 16th, at their manufacturing facility and national headquarters in Torrance, California. Signtronix was founded... - June 14, 2011 - Signtronix
ROUND2 INC. Continues Southwest Expansion - Rachel Blackwood Joins ROUND2 as Director, Southwest Region
ROUND2 INC. announced today that Rachel Blackwood has joined the company as Director, Southwest Region. Blackwood has more than 10 years of experience working with 3rd Party Service Providers within the consumer electronics and IT industries and will focus on building a regional team to manage and... - June 14, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Chloeta Fire Forest Ranger Recovering After Bitten by Rattlesnake
An Oklahoma forest ranger is having a speedy recovery after being bitten by a rattlesnake while assisting with the Honey Prairie Complex in Fargo, GA. - June 14, 2011 - Chloeta
Acoustiblok Noise Reduction Material Gains a New Following: Boat Owners
Applying Acoustiblok’s 3mm noise deadening material to the noise source – the engine wall, engine cover, and gas tank cover – one boat owner reduced unwanted noise on his boat by more than 65 percent. - June 13, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Supplier to OrganicSpicesRack.com Receives Award
Michigan based company BKP Enterprises, LLC is proud to acknowledge that its supplier of organic spices, organic herbs and organic seasonings has been awarded a LEED Silver certification for major renovation to its manufacturing facility. - June 12, 2011 - BKP Enterprizes, LLC
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Announces Committee Appointments for Water Resources Staff
WEG Committee Appointments - Scott Blossom, P.E., C.F.M., LEED A.P. appointed to the Board for the James River Green Building Council, Chris Kuhn selected to serve on the VA Stormwater BMP Clearing House Committee, and Doug Beisch, P.E. appointed to the Nutrient Credit Exchange Study Committee - June 12, 2011 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center to Host Iron Chef Style Cooking Contest
This press release is inviting the public to join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center for an Iron Chef style cooking contest. - June 11, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Environmental Engineering Students and Faculty Study Passaic River Pollution
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioned a study, conducted by students and faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers, to determine pollution loads in the Passaic River. - June 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pearisburg, VA Designated an Appalachian Trail Community(TM)
Pearisburg, VA is the newest community in the Appalachian Trail Community™ program. - June 09, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Call2Recycle Supports Retailers in Meeting New York State’s Rechargeable Battery Take-Back Law
At no cost to retailers, Call2Recycle’s program offers a turnkey solution for collecting and recycling used rechargeable batteries. - June 08, 2011 - Call2Recycle
"Renewed Demonstration of Political Will at the Global Level Needed for Preservation of Environment" - IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on World Environment Day - He urged for strong and effective action at the international level for conservation of environment and maintained that for accomplishing all 8 UNMDGs preservation of the environment is a must precondition. - June 06, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
U.S. Government Awards GSA Contract to The Westmark Group
Westmark is a full-service environmental engineering and consulting firm with offices in Nevada, California, Arizona, and Washington. - June 03, 2011 - The Westmark Group
Harrisonburg, VA to be Designated as an Appalachian Trail Community
This press release is acknowledging Harrisonburg, VA as the newest community in the Appalachian Trail Community(TM) program. - June 03, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and "The Greenest Man in Hollywood" Ed Begley, Jr. & Rachelle Carson-Begley & Linda Adams, California EPA on June 4th & 5th, 2011
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and listen to what the “The Greenest Man in Hollywood” Ed Begley, Jr. and his “Lighter Shade of Green and Health Expert” wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, of the TV Hit Series “Living with Ed” along with Linda Adams, Secretary of California’s Environmental Protection Agency had to say about the State of California’s Environmental Education Initiative reaching 6.2 million K-12 students, June 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Radio Green Talk Radio Network. - June 02, 2011 - Radio Green Talk