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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
Commercial Janitorial Begins New Operations in the Denver Office Cleaning Market
Commercial Janitorial chooses the Denver market to expand its office cleaning services. They chose Denver because of unique economic opportunities. - June 02, 2011 - Commercial Janitorial
Appalachain Trail Conservancy Visitor Center Announces Schedule of Events Open to the Public
This press release is intended to give the public an overview of the upcoming events that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Visitor Center will be hosting. - May 31, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Join the Apppalachian Trail Conservancy on National Trail Days to Remove Invasive Exotic Plants from the Appalachian trail
This press release is intended to recruit volunteers in the Asheville area to help in the removal of plants that are invasive to the Appalachian Trail. - May 29, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Postcard Services Prints All Colors But Remains a Green Business
Postcard Services (www.postcardservices.com), a technology and direct mail provider, continues to lower its environmental impact with 3 initiatives - its green digital press, its new warehouse lighting, and its oil and paper recycling practices. Integrating these three initiatives renders it a... - May 28, 2011 - Postcard Services
U.S. Concrete Sponsors GreenerBuilder 2011
U.S. Concrete, Inc. has been named the signature sponsor of GreenerBuilder 2011. Organized by the U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California Chapter, GreenerBuilder is an opportunity for construction industry professionals to be on the leading edge and explore “what’s now... - May 27, 2011 - US Concrete
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew (S.W.E.A.T.) is Headed Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is intended to gain recruits for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Tree as a Crop Project Successfully Replants 1,300 Seedlings as Part of Their Initiative to Encourage the Benefits of Local Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Soils
This press release is intended highlight the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Kellogg Conservation Center in Massachusetts and to bring awareness to the Tree as a Crop project. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Globalisation Drives Green Consulting Sector to $25bn
A dozen firms are spearheading the globalisation of the environmental consulting (EC) industry, together accounting for almost a quarter share of the total US$25.4bn global market. - May 27, 2011 - Environment Analyst Ltd
Tersus Announces a New Family of Products for Enhanced in Situ Bioremediation
To complement its Gas inFusion technologies, Tersus Environmental unveiled today a new family of products for enhanced in situ bioremediation. The new products are engineered to treat soil and groundwater contaminated with organic constituents amenable to anaerobic bioremediation processes, including chlorinated solvents, energetics and pesticides/herbicides. These amendments from Tersus can also control dissolved phase heavy metals by promoting their conversion to insoluble forms. - May 26, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Roger Well Presents: "Remediation Business Intelligence-Using Analytics to Evaluate and Improve Performance"
Roger Well, Vice President, ENFOS, Inc. will be a presenter at the AHC Group’s Corporate Affiliates “Achieving Results” Workshop on June 22 and 23, 2011. - May 26, 2011 - ENFOS, Inc.
Sims Recycling Solutions Receives Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification at Its Los Angeles Facility
Sims Recycling Solutions is proud to announce the first facility in California to receive the Responsible Recycling (R2) Certification. As it is the first facility in California it is the sixth Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to receive this certification. - May 26, 2011 - Sims Recycling Solutions
SABIC Showcases at Chinaplas Industry Leadership in Validating PCR Claims to Help Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
At Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced a new milestone in its expanding sustainability efforts to provide customers with a diverse portfolio of high-performance, environmentally responsible materials. - May 26, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Sims Recycling Solutions Adds to Management Team
Sims Recycling Solutions is announcing the latest addition to the Management Team - May 25, 2011 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Blue Skies Recycling, Helping Boeing Protect the Wild Blue Yonder, Earth Day 2011
Blue Skies Recycling was in attendance at the 2011 Boeing Earth Day Celebration in St. Louis, Missouri, where they educated Boeing employees about the benefits of organic waste recycling. - May 25, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
Ameridose Reveals Strong First Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to share impressive sustainability results for the first quarter of 2011. The combined total of recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities in the first quarter approached half a million... - May 24, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Ed Alperin Joins EOS Remediation, LLC
EOS Remediation is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Alperin to the company’s growing team of environmental professionals and industry experts. Mr. Alperin has more than 35 years of experience in the development and commercialization of environmental technologies for the treatment of... - May 21, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Met Office Launch Eco T-Shirt Range
The Met Office has teamed up with Rapanui, an eco-fashion company, to create a range of weather related T-shirts just in time for summer. - May 19, 2011 - Rapanui Clothing LTD
Planting Sustainability Across the Nation
A company with an eco-friendly initiative, Five Star Holiday Décor recently donated some Norway Spruce trees to the New Jersey Tree Foundation. - May 19, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Dr. Knut Stamnes at Stevens Receives NASA Grant for Environmental Monitoring
Stevens Institute of Technology Physics Professor Dr. Knut Stamnes has been awarded a NASA grant for work on mathematical tools to monitor oceanic ecosystems via satellite. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Five Star Holiday Decor Collects Christmas Lights to Rescue Them from Landfills
Lights separated into component parts and recycled; donors receive 10% discount off in holiday spirit. - May 18, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Blue Skies Recycling Celebrates 20 Eco-Friendly Years of Earth Day in Chesterfield
St. Louis based recycling company, Blue Skies Recycling, recently attended the 20th annual Earth Day celebration in Chesterfield, Missouri to promote their organic food waste recycling program and share with others the importance of recycling. - May 18, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling