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Celebrate Earth Month with Atelier Aveda Salons of the Bay Area
Aveda Cut-a-thon Looks to Help Aveda Network Raise $4 Million and Consciousness About Global Water Crisis During Annual Campaign - March 26, 2011 - Atelier Aveda
State Pediatricians Oppose Sale of “Raw Milk”: WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 1531/2 and Senate Bill 306/2
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) again voices its opposition to pending legislation that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized ("raw") milk. Raw milk is known to expose consumers to food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria capable of causing numerous illnesses and even death, and miscarriage in pregnant women. Numerous public, agricultural and veterinary health groups stand opposed to the sale of unpasteurized milk. - March 24, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Noventri, a Digital Signage Company, Joins Millions by Participating in Earth Hour 2011
Digital signage solutions provider, Noventri, will join millions that are participating in Earth Hour 2011 in an effort to send a powerful message earth wide about reducing energy usage. - March 24, 2011 - Noventri
Radisson LAX Will Once Again Go Dark for Earth Hour
The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel will participate in Earth Hour on March 26th with food and beverage specials. - March 24, 2011 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
ChemiGreen Inc. Announces Strategic Agreement with Newalta
ChemiGreen Inc. today announced that Newalta (www.newalta.com) will distribute and use ChemiGreen’s revolutionary spill containment systems in Canada and the U.S. Recognizing that to date there has been no cost effective solution to spill containment, ChemiGreen Inc. developed an innovative,... - March 24, 2011 - ChemiGreen Inc.
Run for the Gulf to Benefit Alabama Gulf Coast: Atlanta Radio Host Paul Leslie to Pay Tribute to Forrest Gump and Raise Awareness for Alabama Gulf Coast
Award-winning radio talk show host and producer Paul Leslie plans to complete a 52-mile run to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coastal Foundation. Leslie will run in honor of the 25th publication anniversary of the novel “Forrest Gump” by Winston Groom. Leslie will begin his journey on April 5th, 2011 along Heron Bay in southern Mobile County and run along the Gulf coast of Alabama until he reaches the Florida state line on April 9th, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - Alabama Coastal Foundation
IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked World Water Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Water Day. He maintained that water is the most precious element available for mankind and urged for a global partnership to preserve this precious gift of nature for mankind. - March 23, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
DICKEY-john Corporation to be Featured on American Farmer
This special edition segment will focus on precision farming and moisture testing technologies. - March 22, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Helps Heighten Awareness of Science Education and Sustainability with Educational Programs at CONSOL Energy Center
Continuing its longstanding commitment to science education and sustainability, Bayer MaterialScience LLC is sponsoring two new educational programs at Pittsburgh’s newest sports and entertainment venue -- CONSOL Energy Center: the “Science and Sport” kiosks and the “Go Behind the Green” facility tours. - March 21, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Wardour And Oxford Launches Climate Unchange, Empowering People and Companies Around the World to Take Immediate Action for the Environment
Wardour And Oxford has announced the launch of climateunchange.com, a new website where all individuals and companies can accurately and immediately offset their carbon emissions and fight climate change. - March 20, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
Energy Education Receives Highest U.S. EPA Honor, ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded their highest honor, the ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence to Energy Education, Inc. for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. - March 19, 2011 - Energy Education
Solutions-IES Subsidiary Honored by U.S. Congressman David Price for Efforts to Expand Exports
U.S. Congressman David Price will honor EOS Remediation for its success in the global marketplace on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the headquarters of its parent company, Solutions-IES in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rep. Price will present company President, Ann Borden, with the U.S. Department of... - March 19, 2011 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
South Pole Forges a New Partnership with Wardour And Oxford to Drive Carbon-Offsetting Globally
South Pole and Wardour And Oxford forge new partnership, empowering companies and people all around the world to offset their carbon emissions. - March 19, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
Cavan Option 3 Silver Mines at Crown King, Arizona
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN) is pleased to announce today that the Company has acquired exploration and joint venture option rights on three historic silver mines in the Bradshaw Mountains of Yavapai County, near Crown King, Arizona. - March 18, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
LifeSpan Establishes New Lease Returns Division
LifeSpan Technology Recycling today announced the opening of a new division for lease returns – LifeSpan Technology Asset Management (“LTAM”). The new division offers leasing companies and other organizations the flexibility of handling large quantities of equipment with... - March 18, 2011 - LifeSpan
Encouraging New Growth at HCR Group
This past Sunday employees and their families from Basingstoke based Relocation Management Company HCR Group, joined together to plant 555 trees as part of the organisations Sustainable Relocation Promise HCR worked with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to ensure the planting aligned with... - March 18, 2011 - HCR Group
Zoological Society of London to Benefit from Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is delighted to have been chosen by Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton as a beneficiary of their generous wedding charitable gift fund. - March 18, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Donating $3,000 to Help Red Cross Support Victims of Japanese Disaster
On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit with an earthquake and then shortly followed by a tsunami, leaving a devastating impact on the economy. Now is a more important time than ever to lend a helping hand. “When disaster strikes, that's when people need help the most,” Willms said. - March 17, 2011 - Jesse Willms
ROUND2 INC. Executive Joins the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Board of Directors
Appointment Broadens Knowledge Base and Reach of Organization - March 17, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
RhineTech Computer Repair Joins Nationwide Call2Recycle Program to Recycle Used Rechargeable Batteries
Participation in North America’s most comprehensive battery recycling program augments environmental sustainability efforts. - March 17, 2011 - RhineTech Computer Repair LLC
Connecticut DEP Selects Eco International as 'Covered Electronic Recycler'
Eco International is excited to announce that it has received approval from the State of Connecticut's Department of Environmental Protection to serve as a "covered electronic recycler" under the state's Electronics Recycling Law and as part of the Connecticut Statewide Electronics... - March 17, 2011 - Eco International LLC
EMLab P&K's Houston, TX Laboratory Now AIHA Accredited for Viable Mold and Bacteria Analysis
EMLab P&K announces expanded analytical laboratory services for viable mold and bacterial analysis through its Houston, Texas laboratory. - March 17, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Main Street Fibers and Ecreativeworks Announce New Website
Main Street Fibers, Southern California’s leading recycling and processing company, has teamed with Ecreativeworks to build a new company website. - March 17, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
U.S. Concrete Recognized for Sustainable Concrete Construction, Greensite Award for Its Contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Riverside Materials, LLC d/b/a Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., was recently honored with the Reader’s Choice GreenSite Award for its contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York. Sponsored by The Concrete... - March 16, 2011 - US Concrete
EMLab P&K Supports Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania After Flooding by Increasing Mold & Bacteria Testing Capacity in Northeast U.S.
EMLab P&K adds local & overall mold & bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need in Connecticut, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania due to floods. - March 16, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Free HR Services for Green Organizations: Annual Retensa Green Grant
Announcing the 2011 Retensa Green Grant, free HR Services designed to provide environmentally responsible organizations with a competitive workforce advantage. - March 16, 2011 - Retensa, LLC
DNV Certifies Eco International to ISO 14001:2004
Eco International demonstrates its commitment to the environment and responsible recycling practices by achieving ISO 14001:2004 certification. - March 13, 2011 - Eco International LLC
NARI Firm Gives Family Home a Second Life Through a Green Remodel
Atlanta NARI design-build firm gives family home a second life through a green remodel - March 13, 2011 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City: the Greenest City in the World with Energy Digital
The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, hailed as the city of the future and the greenest city in the world. You will want to pack your bags and... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
EcoScraps Manufacturing Plant is Open for Tours in Salt Lake City
Community members are invited to tour EcoScraps' new plant in Utah to see how EcoScraps creates organic soil from produce scraps. - March 12, 2011 - EcoScraps
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Completes the Production of High Strength, Green Concrete U-Beams for the Phoenix Sky Train Project
U.S. Concrete Precast Group has completed the production of 130 pre-stressed, green concrete U-beams for the Sky Train Project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Production began in February of 2010 utilizing environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, EF Technology®, which can have a carbon footprint 30 percent lower than standard concrete mix designs. - March 11, 2011 - US Concrete
EcoCommercial Building Network Expands, Further Boosting Sustainable Construction Capabilities
Sustainable building and construction continues to build momentum. - March 11, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Indiana and Ohio After Flooding
EMLab P&K added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in the Midwest due to flooding. - March 11, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling
Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Sustainable Wineries and Restaurants Are Discussed in the March Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its March issue. For the cover issue three wineries were investigated in how they best... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Franchises That Are Going Green Are Featured in the March Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Franchises that are Going Green. Going... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Earth Hour at Le Méridien: Children’s Pledge for Mother Earth
At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for the Earth Hour. So will all Starwood Hotels worldwide. Fully supported by its mother company, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta will adopt the initiative for the 3rd consecutive year. But with an interactive and creative twist this time. - March 09, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Asia Plantation Capital Leads Sri Lanka Flood Relief Effort
British company Plantation Capital Plc. was one of the first companies to provide aid and support to the flood victims caught up in the Sri Lanka flood disaster in January and February. - March 06, 2011 - Plantation Capital
Eco International LLC Earns Green America’s Business Seal of Approval
Eco International is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the Green America Business Seal of Approval. The seal is presented to businesses that go beyond product and service quality to set the highest standards in environmental sustainability and social justice, and work to solve, rather than... - March 06, 2011 - Eco International LLC
GEIGERRIG Hydration Packs Turbo Charge Performance, Especially for Personal Water Filters
"It seems clear to me that the GEIGERRIG Hydration Engine is an excellent example of great innovation – a truly elegant and game-changing technology!" - Miles Maiden, CEO of Steripen. - March 05, 2011 - Geigerrig Hydration Packs
Bigfoot CMMS Helps Oregon Zoo Bolster Green Infrastructure, Reduce Carbon Footprint
Oregon Zoo installs Bigfoot computerized maintenance management software to automate preventive maintenance and work orders for all equipment related to the Zoo's earth-friendly operations. With Bigfoot the Zoo will improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability programs. - March 05, 2011 - Smartware Group Inc.
SolarOne Solutions Issued 3rd U.S. Patent
Latest Patent Covers High Efficiency Lighting Characteristics of SolarOne’s SO-Bright® Technology - March 04, 2011 - SolarOne Solutions LLC
Carbonfund.org Launches Green Twist to Internet Searching
Envirosearch.org Uses Bing Search, Ad Revenue Supports Environmental Projects - March 03, 2011 - Carbonfund.org
Ready for the Green Rush? Experts Connection Explores What It Takes to be Part of the New Green Economy
Green Guru Celia Canfield Explains How to Apply Your Expertise to Become Part of the New Environmental Career Revolution - March 03, 2011 - NETSHARE
Website Promotes Governmental Call to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Online catalog offers products that businesses can use to lower their carbon footprint and preserve the environment for future generations. - March 03, 2011 - Green Express Direct
Coconut Creek, FL Earns Sustainable Community Certification
The City of Coconut Creek in Florida has earned the Audubon Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the designation, which recognizes dedication... - March 03, 2011 - Audubon International
Print That Email, Save a Tree? Print On Demand's Conscientious Green Practices Challenging Old Eco-Dogma
Even printing can be more green and eco-friendly. Print On Demand takes environmental matters into their own hands in Melbourne, which include an array of environmentally friendly printing practices. - March 01, 2011 - Print On Demand
ASE Services Awarded Municipal Contract for a City in Alberta
Alberta Safety & Environmental Services hired for asbestos, mould, hygiene and indoor air quality services - February 27, 2011 - ASE Services
Victorian and Queensland Flood Victims Ignored by Insurers Get a Lifeline Through VMG
Smaller Mortgage lenders such as Victorian Mortgage Group are stepping up to offer Australian victims of flooding and other natural disasters a lifeline when they need it most. - February 26, 2011 - Victorian Mortgage Group
PME Integrates Turner Designs Chlorophyll Sensor for Real-Time Monitoring
PME has integrated the Cyclops 7 Chlorophyll a sensor, manufactured by Turner Designs, to their T-Chain water column monitoring string. - February 26, 2011 - Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc.