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Paper to Pearls: a Greener Shade of Hope
Paper to Pearls, a micro‐enterprise initiative in northern Uganda, is featured prominently in the premier issue of Live Green Magazine, a bi‐monthly publication that celebrates and encourages a modern green lifestyle. The issue features Paper to Pearls’ signature “eyes and... - December 09, 2010 - Paper to Pearls
Deco Lighting Lights the Way at Governors Global Climate Summit 3
Deco Lighting was chosen by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the only lighting company to present the latest innovative green lighting solutions at the ground-breaking Governors Global Climate Summit 3. Held at the University of California at Davis, Nov. 15-16, this annual international event... - December 09, 2010 - DECO Lighting
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 08, 2010 - WDM Group
Green Home Makeovers: a Trendy, Unique Holiday Gift Option from Green Irene
Green Irene's eco-conscious consulting services help people go green. - December 08, 2010 - Green Irene LLC
Rebuilding: Wildfire Stricken Los Padres Conifer Forest Gets Another 1,000 Trees to Continue Their Restoration Efforts
American Forests teams up with unlikely source, catching lots of buzz in the trend-setting media, to aid their worldwide natural forest rebuilding. - December 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Reverberate? Treat Acoustic Issues the Low-Cost, Green Way with Audimute’s Redesigned Sound Absorption Sheets
Audimute's redesigned Sound Absorption Sheets offers acoustic treatment in an even more effective way. They are larger and therefore provide sound absorption for a greater area. The new sheets also feature a more substantial fabric and a heavier overall weight. Audimute is dedicated to continued innovation and plans to roll out even more Sound Absorption Sheet options in 2011. - December 07, 2010 - Audimute Soundproofing
Jones Day's John A. Rego to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Climate Change Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John A. Rego, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: "Legal Series for 2011: Environmental Regulations... - December 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Planet Emerald Announces Appointment of Executive Director
Planet Emerald Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation announced the appointment of Tom vonNovak as its Executive Director and board member. “I am thrilled that Tom has accepted the position of Executive Director to guide and direct the organization forward,” stated Tagy... - December 02, 2010 - Planet Emerald Foundation
Recycle Computers to Save Resources
Sims Recycling Solutions is calling for greater global recycling of computer and ICT equipment in order to preserve the earth’s finite resources of precious and rare earth metals. The company says that unless recycling of computer and ICT equipment is substantially increased, the world will... - December 02, 2010 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Avanta Promotes Pedal Power at Hammersmith
Avanta is urging clients at its popular Lyric Square serviced office centre in Hammersmith to get on their bikes and cycle to work as part of a drive to encourage people to use more environmentally-friendly commutes to the office. “With almost 1,000 clients working at the Lyric Square centre... - December 02, 2010 - Avanta
SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Post-Consumer Recycled Resin Offerings, Empowering Customers to Create More Sustainable Applications
SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced an expanded portfolio of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content materials here at K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42. This comprehensive portfolio, which now includes more than 25 grades spanning six resin families, supports customers’ needs to design a wide variety of more sustainable products. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Free Demo Download for Automated Social Networking Based Supply Chain Information Broadcast and Capture
Green leader Papros Inc demonstrates how using social networking, users can broadcast, and automatically capture data based on key words or part numbers from specified list of users. This methodology results in reduction of email clutter. The program can be used for supply chain information gathering, corporate and governmental educational outreach efforts, wherein downstream people basically can capture key articles from upstream broadcasters just based on key words or part numbers. - November 27, 2010 - Papros Inc.
DirectRooms.com – Pattaya Hosts the 2nd Asian Conference on Environmental Mutagens Between 15 and 18 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading Asian scientists and academics will be convening in the Thai coastal city of Pattaya to discuss the latest scientific developments related to the study of environmental mutagens. - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
LAFD Accepts Gift of "Earth Friendly Electronics"™ to Help with Communication on Fire Runs
Malibu firefighters can now keep mobile phones charged throughout multiple-day emergencies with green startup's hybrid charger - November 23, 2010 - Revolve Electronics, Inc.
Take Advantage of the Solar Hot Water Rebates While You Still Can, Warns Melbourne Company, Solar Flow
State and Federal incentives for installing solar hot water systems in Victoria are running out soon. - November 22, 2010 - Solarflow
Wisconsinmade.com Presents EcoUsable Water Bottles
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gift store, is pleased to announce that EcoUsable, Inc. has joined their artisan group. Wisconsinmade.com carefully selects only the finest-quality products and offers them for sale on the Internet. "EcoUsable water bottles make a fun yet practical gift and... - November 21, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Inergi Pursuing LEED Certification for Waste Management
Inergi, a leading provider of “concept to completion” product development and support services, announced today that it has partnered with Greenway Recycling Services of Madison to further its ongoing commitment to sustainability and to become one of the first companies in Huntsville to meet requirements for LEED certification for waste management. - November 21, 2010 - Inergi
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Showcases Broad Portfolio of Sustainable Building Solutions
Bayer MaterialScience LLC continues its ongoing commitment to develop and promote sustainable building solutions through innovative technologies at the Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo. This year, Bayer MaterialScience LLC will focus primarily on Daylighting, Insulation Solutions,... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Brings Its EcoCommercial Building Program to the Classroom
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is offering a 1.5-hour course designed for architects and contractors through the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. The course, Chemicals Do Good Things for Building Products, Too: How to Improve Building Sustainability and Energy Efficiency by... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
New Brighter Planet Tool Turns Spending Data Into Sustainability Insights
Released today, the new carbon model analyzes transaction-level purchasing data from bank records to calculate lifecycle supply chain carbon footprints for goods and services. The tool will help business efficiently gain sustainability insights. - November 19, 2010 - Brighter Planet
CICS Receives Accreditation from UKAS to Provide Verification of Carbon Footprints
CICS is pleased to announce that it is the only Verification Body to receive accreditation from UKAS to perform independent verification of voluntary carbon footprints - November 19, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Highly Successful Tioga County Tire Recycling Program Paid for by Upstate Shredding
Upstate Shredding is donating $10,000 per year for the next five years to assist Tioga County in its cleaning up project. The tire recovery program as part of the clean up drive is helping in the preservation of the scenic and natural beauty of the county. - November 18, 2010 - Upstate Shredding LLC - Ben Weitsman & Son
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, Discusses the New Solar Power Roofing Trend and Going Green for the Future
In a report in Construction Digital Magazine, Frank Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs, discusses the company’s shift to take the product line and services to go green and implement solar panel roofing systems. In 2009, American Metal Roofs established Freedom Solar Roofing, a sister... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Brett Laurent, CEO of Hastie New Zealand, Discusses the Future Growth of the Company with Construction Digital
In an interview with Construction Digital, Brett Laurent, CEO of Hastie New Zealand discusses what defines Hastie, the future of green technology in HVAC and the growth of the company. “What defines Hastie is a market leadership,” he says in the interview. With Hastie New Zealand, the... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Klohn Crippen Berger Co-Hosts Opening of the North Lecture Theatres at the University of Alberta
Members of the government, public and private sectors came together to celebrate the opening of the North Lecture Theatres at the Centennial Centre for or Interdisciplinary Science on Monday, November 8th, 2010. Klohn Crippen Berger co-hosted the event which included a cocktail reception and a... - November 13, 2010 - Klohn Crippen Berger
Auto Detailing HVAC Deodorizer Stops Odors
Eco-Green® aromatic AC & Heater Deodorizer targets odors emanating from vehicle heating and cooling systems. - November 13, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of ITAM, Exposes the Important Influence of Green Technology
In the November issue, read about important green influences and why green technology has become a necessary tool. In an interview with LBR, Professor Hazel Blackmore, Executive Director of the Center for Interamerican Studies and Programs ITAM, talks about the growth of green technologies in... - November 12, 2010 - WDM Group
CTW Holdings, Inc. and Comprehensive Communication Services Announce New Global Partnership Agreement
CTW Holdings, Inc., a Boynton Beach, Florida based global facilitator and Comprehensive Communication Services (CCS), a Dallas-based manufacturer, have reached a partnership agreement, in which CCS will assist in marketing and selling a revolutionary water filtration systems, which CTW has agreed... - November 11, 2010 - CTW Holdings, Inc.
The Top 50 Green Construction Companies, the Top 5 Sporting Venue Designs and the Latest Projects Defining London’s Skyline in the November Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information reveals the top 50 green construction companies, the top 5 sports venue designs and investigates the Shard, Heron Tower and Lee Tunnel projects that are designed to enhance the aesthetics, economy and... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
Spira RemoteLaunch Released for Test Automation Management
Inflectra Corporation today announced that it has released Spira RemoteLaunch™ for SpiraTest / SpiraTeam v3.0 that enables the enterprise management, scheduling and launching of automated test scripts. - November 11, 2010 - Inflectra Corporation
Fire Restoration and Biohazard Cleanup Company in Milwaukee Hires SEO Experts to Help Customers
Milwaukee's Custom Craft Environmental recently teamed up with Prospect Genius, a leader in online advertising, to reach more local customers in need of biohazard removal, damage restoration, and more. - November 10, 2010 - Custom Craft Environmental
New Agreement to Distribute Revolutionary Device to Solve World’s Water Woes
CTW Holdings, Inc. today announced a historic agreement with Arteron, a part of the AIAK Group, to become a global distributor of new, revolutionary portable water systems that will solve a major world issue: Producing clean drinking water. “These devices are the solution that the world has... - November 08, 2010 - CTW Holdings, Inc.
Nike’s Director of Stakeholder Mobilization Speaks on the Democratization of Innovation and Strategy for Sustainable Business in November’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, speaks to Sarah Severn, Director of Stakeholder Mobilization, Sustainable Business and Innovation for Nike. She speaks on the company’s Sustainable Business and Innovation thought process and what the company is... - November 05, 2010 - WDM Group
The November Issue of Energy Digital Uncovers Some Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies to Solve Harmful Landfill Issues
Energy Digital’s November issue answers the question, “Where does our trash go?” While this may not seem like the most exciting topic, it is an important one. Most don’t think about trash once it’s disposed of, but landfills are growing. Energy Digital takes a look at... - November 05, 2010 - WDM Group
Frank Garza Jr. Announces Grazen Engineering's New Testing Center
Grazen Engineering's President, Frank Garza Jr., Unveils the New Testing Center for Grazen's Highly Anticipated Oil Spill Remediation Solvent. - November 05, 2010 - Grazen Engineering
Electronics Recycling Event Will Raise Money for the River City Food Bank on America Recycles Day
After the recent fire damage to the River City Food Bank, Sims Recycling Solutions and McClellan Business Park are doing their best to spread the awareness of this event in an effort to raise money for the River City Food Bank. - October 30, 2010 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Envoy Mortgage Presented Green Originator of the Year Award
Envoy Mortgage was recently awarded the Green Originator Award by Mortgage Technology magazine for its electronic, paperless loan origination process at the 12th Annual Mortgage Technology Awards 2010 at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 97th Annual Convention & Expo 2010 in Atlanta. The award is granted annually to a mortgage lender that uses technology to create efficiencies, both from a business perspective as well as to help the environment. - October 29, 2010 - Envoy Mortgage
Stone and Concrete Floor Sealers Protect Without Using Additives
A new line of Eco-Green® hard surface preparations protect porous surfaces with a protective shield that stops penetrating water, dirt, grease, corrosive salts and more. - October 29, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Alex von Furstenberg Underwrites Equipment Purchase for Use in Local Rescue Missions
Alex von Furstenberg’s $38,500 gift enables a complete outfitting of Malibu Search & Rescue's lead search vehicle - October 28, 2010 - Alex von Furstenberg
Sims Recycling Solutions Partners with the San Jose Sharks and HP to Host an Electronics Recycling Event
Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler is partnering with the San Jose Sharks and HP in an effort to encourage the community and local Sharks hockey fans to recycle their electronics. The event will be held in the Main Parking lot of HP Pavilion at San Jose at 525... - October 28, 2010 - Sims Recycling Solutions
Pro Energy Consultants’ Customer Satisfaction Consistently High
This national energy auditing company’s diagnostic energy audit shows customers how to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. In follow-up surveys, the company says customers consistently give its energy auditors and energy auditing service high marks. - October 28, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Local MP Supports Innovation from Resident Waste Recovery Company That is Leading the Way to ‘zero Waste’
Technology developed by a UK company is eliminating the country’s fastest growing hazardous waste and recycling it into products such as bricks and tiles for the construction industry. - October 24, 2010 - Tetronics Limited
Want to be Both Green and Profitable? Award-Winning Author’s New Column Tells Your Readers How
Eco-marketing journalist and author Shel Horowitz launches “Green and Profitable,” a monthly column helping green business owners achieve success. - October 23, 2010 - Shel Horowitz
BambooSK8 Unveils the Latest in Environmentally-Friendly Skateboards at THE KI Event
Bamboo skateboard manufacturer BambooSK8 will feature a myriad of new skateboards at the KI event in San Francisco on October 22-24th. - October 22, 2010 - Bamboo Skateboards
Webinar on “Campus Compliance – A Wake Forest University Case Study”
Company to host a webinar on environmental, health and safety compliance issues for universities, colleges and institutions with Wake Forest University as their guest. Join the webinar to hear how Wake Forest University tackled their compliance issues. - October 20, 2010 - ERA Environmental Consulting, Inc.