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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.
ArriveNEWS and IITS 2010 Help Manufacturers Worldwide "Go Green" More Efficiently and Responsibly
The online industrial trade show publisher ArriveNEWS reinforces its efforts to help the environment with the launch of its new waste management solutions website. - December 12, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Town of Hilton Head Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
Hilton Head Island recently became the first community in South Carolina to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) is a framework to merge the protection and enhancement of a community's environmental and social characteristics with... - December 10, 2010 - Audubon International
Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Review Europe 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 09, 2010 - WDM Group
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