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Samantha Deeley Joins Upstate Shredding - Ben Weitsman & Son as Metal Buyer and Head of New Industrial Scrap Division
Samantha Deeley, an experienced scrap metal purchaser, has joined Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman & Son as Metal Buyer and Head of the newly formed Industrial Scrap Division. This was announced by Adam Weitsman, president of the company. - February 03, 2011 - Upstate Shredding LLC - Ben Weitsman & Son
The Courier Company (UK) Ltd First to Achieve 100% Carbon Neutral Status
Milton Keynes based, The Courier Company (UK) Ltd, is the first courier company in the UK to achieve PAS 2060 certification, meaning they have achieved 100% carbon neutral status throughout their entire operation. To achieve this standard, The Courier Company has offset all emissions from the... - February 03, 2011 - The Courier Company Ltd
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Hot Topics in Climate Change Regulations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Hot Topics in Climate Change Regulations Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, February 16, 2011... - February 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Construction Digital Investigates Current Construction Trends with Green Eco-Schools
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates the booming trend towards healthy eco-schools. The trend toward green not only entails green homes, green commercial buildings and green hospitals; now schools are getting in on the action... - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Global Architects, Eco-Schools and China Under Construction in February’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital reveals the top five architects shaking up the design world, investigates the trend towards healthy eco-schools and delves into the projects that are pushing China forward. - February 02, 2011 - WDM Group
ASE Services Hires Environmental Safety Consultant
Alberta Safety and Environmental Services hires experienced Environmental Safety Consultant. - February 02, 2011 - ASE Services
Chandan Gadgil, Announced the Completion of Trials for Its Biogas H2S Scrubber System - Bioskrubber at NSAI
Chandan Gadgil, CEO of Innovative Environmental Technologies Pvt Ltd, Pune (www.ietl.in) announced the completion of the performance trials for its Biogas H2S Scrubber system – Bioskrubber at M/S.Natural Sugars and Allied Industries Ltd (www.naturalsugar.in) at Ranjani, Tal. Kallam, Dist. - February 01, 2011 - Innovative Environmental Technologies Pvt Ltd
New Episodes on Advancements in Agriculture and Farming Broadcasting This Spring on "American Farmer"
The farming and agricultural community is the backbone of this great country and we are proud to highlight it. - January 29, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
ENTACT, LLC Announces 20th Anniversary of Company’s Founding
ENTACT, LLC is proud to announce that it has achieved a significant milestone, the 20th anniversary of its founding. Chief Executive Officer, Dean Pisani, reflected on the past twenty years by saying, "ENTACT was founded to provide efficient and safe remedial construction field solutions for... - January 29, 2011 - ENTACT, LLC
EPI Offers Anti-Counterfeiting Service Free of Charge for Customers
EPI Group of Companies (EPI), the global leader of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its laboratory capabilities to include state-of-the art equipment for quickly and accurately determining the presence and addition rate of their Totally Degradable... - January 29, 2011 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Canada and Australia Partner in New7Wonders Campaign
Bay of Fundy Tourism is excited to announce that Canada and Australia are joining forces in the global New7Wonders of Nature Campaign. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy is Canada’s sole representative and Australia has two competing finalists, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru... - January 28, 2011 - Bay of Fundy Tourism
Academy Solar Offers 12-Month Same as Cash No-Interest Plan
Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Company Covers Customers’ Financing Costs for First Year of Installation - January 28, 2011 - Academy Solar LLC
Hotels Reduce Energy Costs with Wireless In-Room Technology from Green Express Direct
Wireless, battery-less, energy harvesting, radio frequency (RF) technology can be used in hotels, motels and bed and breakfast locations to lower energy costs without expensive wiring. - January 27, 2011 - Green Express Direct
Deco Lighting Saves Tempe, Arizona 50% in Energy with New Dark Sky Friendly Induction Lighting
Deco Lighting’s new green technology Induction lighting provides Tempe, Arizona with 50% energy savings, 100,000 hour lamp life, more natural white color illumination, and better visibility for citizen safety. - January 27, 2011 - DECO Lighting
ASE Services Provides Consulting Services to Lethbridge Area
Alberta Safety and Environmental Services Reminds Southern Alberta of Available Services - January 26, 2011 - ASE Services
Wright Scoop Featured Speaker for Richmond MAC/Maymont Show
Richmond’s MAC Events Home Show & Maymont Flower & Garden Show features ‘eco home & garden’ specialist Sylvia Hoehns Wright, www.TheWrightScoop.com, recipient of the Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic Award sponsored by Hines Horticulture, Project Evergreen and Today’s Garden Center magazine. - January 26, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Game That Helps Lazy Environmentalists Save Energy by Raising Animals
Lazy Green is an iPhone game app that helps lazy environmentalists save energy by raising animals threatened by climate change (sea turtle, lion, polar bear, penguin, hummingbird). In order to raise the animals, the player has to perform easy energy-saving tasks recommended in the game. Lazy Green was developed by James Yang, a lazy environmentalist, as a thesis project for the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts in New York. It is available now in the iTunes app store. - January 23, 2011 - Lazy Green
Learn About Green Multi-Family Housing Developments in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information investigates two multi-family housing projects in Southern California, Casa Dominguez in Los Angeles and Ten Fifty B in San Diego. Though many feel that green building is for the wealthy, these... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Bring Home the Title at This Year's Tree-Athlon
Environmental charity Trees for Cities is urging people to take part in the 2011 Tree-Athlon and help regain a world record as registration for the event opens this week. - January 22, 2011 - Trees for Cities
Solutions-IES Welcomes Stephen Richardson, Ph.D., P.Eng
Solutions-IES' success has allowed for the continued expansion of their professional services with the addition of Stephen Richardson, Ph.D., P.Eng. - January 21, 2011 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
Climate Ride Expands Beneficiaries to Nine Leading Green Organizations; Doubles Ride Events in 2011
350.org, 1% For the Planet, Climate Counts and others to benefit from nation’s largest environmental charity bicycle ride - January 21, 2011 - Climate Ride, Inc.
United States’ Offshore Wind Farm Interests
The United States has been trying for years to get the offshore wind installation Cape Wind going - and after years of turmoil, they are on their way. Energy Digital discusses how Cape Wind in Massachusetts was partially approved toward the end of last year when National Grid signed a 15 year... - January 19, 2011 - WDM Group
Radio Green Talk(TM) Debuts on the East & West Coast, in an Effort to Create a Global Collective for a Sustainable Planet(TM) - Facebook: Radio Green Talk
Radio Green Talk(TM) is a Weekly radio talk show that interviews people from all walks of life who are helping guide this planet toward greater environmental sustainability in ways that are thoughtful, innovative, and practical. CEOs, Sustainability Directors, Writers, Students, Researchers, Former Presidents, Celebrities, Musicians, Pro-athletes, to name a few, are guests on the show and they share their stories. Hosts Chrissy Coughlin and Diana Dehm bring years of experience to this show. - January 19, 2011 - Radio Green Talk
The Original Condom Company Exhibits Savoir-Faire with the Carbon Offsetting of Their New Luxury Condom Products
French Luxury Condom Hits the US Market with Eco-Awareness Top of Mind. - January 19, 2011 - The Original Condom Company
Green Government Podcast Features American University Professor Discussing Environmental Sustainability and EO 13514
Interview discusses government’s role in green procurement, purchasing and Executive Order 13514. - January 18, 2011 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Buy IAQ & Environmental Sampling Supplies & Equipment, Win an iPad and Other Great Prizes
EMLab P&K's Products Division celebrates the launch of a new online store with Products Sweepstakes and Apple iPad giveaway. Customers who purchase sampling supplies and equipment can qualify to be automatically entered into a drawing for prizes. - January 17, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
EV-Charge America Awarded Statewide Contracts with Minnesota
State of Minnesota awards EVSE multi-year contracts to Las Vegas based EV-Charge America for Level II Gorund Mounted and dual vehicle, Wall Mounted Charging Stations. - January 17, 2011 - EV-Charge America
Green Multi-Family Homes, the Latest Gadgets for the Home and the Top Projects Shaping Dubai in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information reveals the innovative projects shaping Dubai and the Middle East, the green makeover of multi-family housing and the future of cities in the January issue. The January cover story investigates two... - January 15, 2011 - WDM Group
ASE Services Expands with New Office in Edmonton
Alberta Safety and Environmental Services Opens Edmonton Office - January 15, 2011 - ASE Services
Two Women Bike the Silk Road to Explore Wilderness Conservation Across Borders
Cycling Silk is a year-long, all-woman field research expedition using bikes to explore and promote wilderness conservation across borders along the Silk Road, and beyond. - January 15, 2011 - Cycling Silk
BP Leverages "Data in Context" for Remediation Management
BP has expanded their use of the ENFOS Environmental Business Management System to include Environmental and Technical Data. - January 13, 2011 - ENFOS, Inc.
"Eco Friendly Party" Company Launches to Paint Celebratory Events Green
Environmentally-conscious mom seeks to change how parties affect the planet. - January 13, 2011 - Eco Friendly Party organization
Newly-Certified Audubon International Gold Signature Member Protects the Cahaba River
Audubon International has added another project to the growing list of those certified through the Audubon International Signature Program—with this project certified at the Gold level. While The Shops of Grand River is only the first phase of a large, mixed-use project, the eco-development principles of the Signature Program are already being applied at this unique outlet mall. - January 13, 2011 - Audubon International
Eaton Corporation Hosts the Bayer MaterialScience LLC Inaugural EcoCommercial Building Network workshop at Its LEED-certified Electrical Headquarters
Eaton Corporation recently hosted approximately 25 participants of Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s North American (NA) EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network at its LEED Gold-certified Electrical headquarters in Moon Township, Pa. Executives from ECB Program member and affiliate organizations... - January 12, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Let’s Go Chipper!™ Eco-Educational App Releases New Episode to iTunes Nature-Inspired Children’s Series Excites Curiosity and Mindfulness
Sally the Salmon app is an animated adventure from fresh water to salt water and back again to teach Chipper the squirrel about the life of a salmon. It’s a magical journey through streams, rivers, and up fish ladders to the sea. Chipper and Sally help grow little ambassadors of nature into future stewards of the environment. For teachers the story is correlated meeting national academic standards in science, social skills, and arts & literature. - January 10, 2011 - It's all Good media, Inc.
EPI’s “Simple Truth About Plastics” Reality Campaign Continues
After over 5,000 visitors at K Show received biodegradable plastic garbage bags and were encouraged to “Do the right thing”, EPI Group of Companies, is bringing the “Simple Truth About Plastics” campaign to ArabPlast, January 8 – 11, 2011. Representing EPI at... - January 10, 2011 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Texas Solar Power Company Selects PanelClaw for Austin’s Largest Solar Installation
Texas Solar Power Company installs largest solar project to date in Austin, Texas. Choose to use exceptional PanelClaw for mounting on flat roof. - January 07, 2011 - Texas Solar Power Company
Give Your Business a Makeover in 2011
Is your file room a disaster? Enter eBridge Solutions' Messiest File Room In America Contest and win a complete file room makeover. - January 05, 2011 - eBridge Solutions
Rentricity Supports Pennsylvania American Water Clean Energy Recovery Project
Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company located in New York City, has been selected for Pennsylvania American Water’s first energy recovery project in Butler, PA. Pennsylvania American Water was recently granted funds in support of the project from the Pennsylvania Department... - January 04, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Wright Scoop Issues Eco Challenge
Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the "Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic" award sponsored by Hines Horticulture, Project Evergreen and Today’s Garden Center magazine – issues challenge to "green" America’s landscapes, creating a legacy of healthier urban/suburban communities. - January 03, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Practically Green’s Healthy Green Action Plan for 2011 Offers New Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
Eco- Living Experts at Practically Green Unveil New Way for People to Live Healthier & Greener in 2011 What: The green living experts at Practically Green are introducing the Healthy Green Action Plan for 2011 – a new way for people to make their New Year’s pledge to become greener... - December 31, 2010 - Practically Green
World Centric Screening of Award Winning Film, Bag It, with Producers/Directors, Jeb Berrier and Suzan Beraza, Wednesday, January 5, 7PM
World Centric Presents, Bag It, Is Your Life Too Plastic? Wednesday, January 5th, 7pm. Join them for this great documentary as well as a discussion, question and answer session from the producers/directors, Jeb Berrier and Suzan Beraza. - December 31, 2010 - World Centric
Stevens Dr. Thomas Herrington Elected to ASBPA Board of Directors
Dr. Thomas Herrington, Associate Professor of Ocean Engineering and Assistant Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been elected to the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Board of Directors. "This appointment is recognition... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CICS is Chosen by Peel Utilities to Verify its Emissions at MediaCityUK
CICS, a global expert in greenhouse gas verification, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Peel Utilities, a subsidiary of the Peel Group, a leading infrastructure, transport and real estate investment company in the UK, to verify the greenhouse gas emissions of the tri-generation... - December 17, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
SNRG Corporate Update
SNRG has restructured to eliminate initiatives that the company has not been successful in financing in the current difficult market. The company intends to focus on devulcanization of waste rubber. Natural rubber prices are at historical record highs and supply is tight, creating a strong opportunity for the company's unique rubber devulcanization technology. - December 16, 2010 - SNRG Corporation
LEDtronics Energy-Saving LED Lights at Pasadena Library to Save City Thousands
LEDtronics, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of energy-saving LED lighting products, has completed a significant eco-friendly pendant lighting project at the Pasadena Central Library that will save the City of Pasadena thousands of dollars, according to city... - December 15, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.
First National Geomatics Prize & Gold Medal Awarded in Nigeria
The GeoQinetiq Geomatics Gold Medal & Prize was held successfully at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja - Nigeria on the 25th November 2010. The occasion was held under the theme “Geomatics and the Opportunities it presents for our Nation’s... - December 15, 2010 - GeoQinetiq Limited
Chemplast Sanmar Wins CII Water Awards
Recently, Chemplast Sanmar has won two awards for innovative case study and excellent water efficient unit for the successful case study of zero liquid discharge at Mettur at the Seventh National Awards for Excellence in Water Management organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Hyderabad. - December 15, 2010 - sanmar group
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Announces That It Tis the Season for Giving
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation (AWF) is pleased to report on its ability to help save the wilderness. The AWF during this past year has been able to generate funds to help with many organizations. - December 15, 2010 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Travel Stories for 2011
Topics reflect influence of environmentalism and volunteerism on travelers. - December 13, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.