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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

McGill University Selects Pulse Energy to Cut Campus Energy Use by 12%

McGill University and Pulse Energy partner to reduce campus building energy use. - February 24, 2011 - Pulse Energy

TreeLiving.com Sprouts New Look

New eco-friendly website, TreeLiving.com, revamps its online design and adds new "Weekly Facts" section and unveils "Mia's Daily Green Tips" - February 24, 2011 - TreeLiving.com

MTS Group USA, CJSS USA and True Energy UK Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture Named SureChill Ltd UK

The MTS Group, CJSS LLC and True Energy Ltd. are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture named Sure Chill Ltd. to manufacture and market next generation refrigerators and cooling units using revolutionary patented cooling technology powered by renewable solar power, mains electricity and other power sources. - February 23, 2011 - MTS Group

Eco-legacy, the Wright Scoop

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 – urges all to identify heritage, acquire an understanding of the influence of eco legacy. - February 21, 2011 - The Wright Scoop

MyronLMeters.com Today Announced the Arrival of the Myron L Ultrameter III 9P

MyronLMeters.com today announced the arrival of a new Myron L product, the Myron L Ultrameter III, a reliable, easy-to-use meter that measures 9 parameters – conductivity, resistivity, TDS, alkalinity, hardness, saturation index, ORP/free chlorine, pH and temperature. - February 18, 2011 - MyronLMeters.com

Obama Announces 2012 Energy Budget, Cutting Hydrogen and Raising Investment Interests

President Barack Obama recently announced the U.S. 2012 energy budget before the U.S. Department of Energy. While the government has allotted $29.5 billion for the entire energy budget, it also calls for a $3.6 billion cut in research for natural gas, oil, and hydrogen. This could be seen as... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group

mamemo productions Celebrates Another Successful WFES

mamemo supports anew the foremost international gathering of leading political, business, and industry leaders in future energy. - February 18, 2011 - mamemo productions

EcoFair360 Retires 87 Megawatt Hours of 2010 Renewable Energy Certificates

Community Green Energy will retire 87 megawatt hours of 2010 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which were purchased by EcoFair360 to minimize the environmental impact of the Fair. EcoFair360, a three-day exposition which highlighted more than one hundred green businesses and organizations from... - February 15, 2011 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

Upstate Shredding – Ben Weitsman Makes Largest Acquisition to Date with Purchase of Brenner Recycling and Expands Into East Central Pennsylvania

Upstate Shredding – Ben Weitsman & Son announced a purchase agreement to acquire Brenner Recycling, Inc. This is by far the largest acquisition made by the company. Brenner Recycling, Inc. is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Completion of this all cash transaction is slated on April 1, 2011. Key executives and personnel will retain their positions in the acquired company. - February 13, 2011 - Upstate Shredding LLC - Ben Weitsman & Son

2011 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to be Held September 26 – 29, 2011

IEEE ComSoc Emphasizes Need to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Hosting Three-Day Event on Energy-efficient Communications & Green Technologies Totally Online - February 11, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Adopt-A-Christmas-Tree Succeeds in Providing a Green Alternative for a Holiday Tradition

For the fifth year in a row, the Adopt-A-Christmas-Tree singing elves delivered and collected potted Christmas trees from San Diego homes. Since the holiday season, the trees have either been maintained in homes or placed back into the environment, helping reduce the negative effects that 32... - February 11, 2011 - Adopt A Christmas Tree

Michael Thaman, CEO of Owens Corning, Talks About Making the World More Energy Efficient on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss

Michael Thaman, CEO of Owens Corning, a Fortune 500™ listed company for more than 56 years, talks with host Robert Reiss on the CEO Show about ways to increase energy efficiency in homes and industry. Thaman also suggests appropriate energy policy priorities, and defines the extent of energy savings that are possible. Thaman further identifies other important benefits that accompany improvements in energy efficiency and discusses how Owens Corning products contribute to that progress. - February 11, 2011 - Reissource, LLC

Texas Right of Way Associates Teams with Environmental Consulting Firm

Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they have formed an alliance with Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) to provide environmental consulting services to the oil & gas energy companies working in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way... - February 10, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.

Top Business Leaders Redefining Economy in the February Issue of Business Review India

Enterprising minds are putting the society first, redefining India’s growth story and minting money too. India is brimming with original entrepreneurs who have explored various forms and techniques of fast growth and have still managed to fulfill their social responsibilities. From promoting... - February 10, 2011 - WDM Group

Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables

On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

EHS International, Formerly JoshuaCasey, Moving Executive Offices to Foothill Ranch, and Has Gone Green

JoshuaCasey Corporate Training and Education has provided OSHA compliance-safety training and consulting to companies in Southern California since 1997. Their President, Marjorie Del Toro-Boone, recently announced that they will be changing their name to ehs International, Inc., and that they are moving their executive offices to Lake Forest. Ehs, International, Inc. is also going green. - February 08, 2011 - ehs International, Inc

CETCO® Selected to Build the City of Philadelphia's First Solar Power Plant