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Father and Son Team up to Fight Recession and Save the Environment
Central Virginia Appliance helps consumers in a bad economy - Refurbished appliances are a great way to battle the current economic crisis for entrepreneurs as well as consumers. - July 20, 2010 - Central Virginia Appliance
CITEM: It Pays to be Green: Pines Awards 2010
The summer of 2010 proved to be one of the warmest in Philippine history. The highest temperature on record in Metro Manila is 38.5 degrees Celsius documented on May 14, 1987. In the same month of the current year, Metro Manila residents experienced a sweltering 38 degrees Celsius, almost... - July 19, 2010 - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
LifeSpan Technology Recycling® and GlobalWare Team to Provide Profitable End-of-Life Solutions
GlobalWare Solutions and LifeSpan Technology Recycling® Team to Provide Profitable, Environmentally Sound End-of-Life Technology Solution. Don’t throw that computer in the landfill. - July 16, 2010 - LifeSpan
Why Drinking Tap Water in a Stainless Steel Bottle Helps Reduce Global Warming
It is a well known fact that the use of plastic containers for water is hazardous to your health since plastic contains Bisphenol A (BPA), a hormonal chemical which is present in plastics as well as other questionable chemicals. As far as the environment is concerned, it takes 1,000 years for a plastic bottle to degrade and when plastics are burned, it fills the environment with harmful fumes such as dioxin. http://greenbottle.info. - July 16, 2010 - Green Bottle
Culture of Green Has Revamped Its Message, Its Strategy and Staff – Looking to Make an Impact on Local Businesses First
After a couple of years out of the office, Culture of Green has a new staff with vibrant energy recommitted to its mission of increasing the demand for green products and services. - July 15, 2010 - Culture of Green
New Radon Advice from HPA: ProTen Services Explain
The Health Protection Agency has issued new advice regarding radon levels in homes and public buildings in the UK and recommends a lower target level of 100 Bq/m3. - July 15, 2010 - ProTen Services
Abanaki Grease Grabber® Belt Skimmer Improvements Allow More Economical, Safer Separation of Greases and Oils from Water
Industry is under constant pressure to reclaim, recycle, and reuse water and water-base liquids that become contaminated. This is particularly difficult in the case of water contamination caused by greases and heavy oils. Abanaki Corporation helps solve this problem with its patented Grease Grabber belt skimmer. - July 14, 2010 - Abanaki
Improved Chiperator™ Makes Old Coolant Usable Again in Two Minutes
Companies can save money by reclaiming and reusing machine tool metal cutting fluids, and at the same time be more considerate of the environment. Abanaki Corporation is helping do that with its improved version of the Chiperator™ Chip and Coolant Separation System. - July 14, 2010 - Abanaki
Fast-Track Packaged Plant Systems - First for Gee in Northern Ireland
Gee & Co has recently supplied three packaged plant systems for the dosing of Ferric and Glycerol at Ballynacor & Armagh Wastewater Treatment works – including an innovative Glycerol plant which was designed, constructed and installed in less than twelve weeks. - July 14, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours Every Wednesday in July & August
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest is a memorable summer outing for... - July 12, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Registration for ENFOS Experience 2010 is Now Open
ENFOS, Inc. is pleased to announce Open Registration for the first ENFOS Solutions Conference to be held on November 9, 10, and 11, 2010. The conference, named ENFOS Experience 2010, will be held in Chicago, IL and will be well attended by ENFOS clients, environmental consultants, and... - July 10, 2010 - ENFOS, Inc.
Local Equine Attorney Reappointed to Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee
Donald P. Dufresne, Esq., partner at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., has been reappointed by Wellington Vice Mayor Matt Willhite to serve on Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee. His two-year appointment beginning on June 10, 2010 will run through May 31, 2012. He currently serves as the... - July 09, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Gee & Company Provide Unique Solution to Kalic Dosing Requirements at Royton Treatment Works
Gee & Company continue their tradition of innovation in the application of Package Plant for chemical dosing with the supply of a unique Kalic dosing system to contractors Galliford-Costain-Atkins (GCA) for use at the United Utilities-owned Royton Wastewater Treatment Works. At Royton... - July 09, 2010 - Gee & Company (Effluent Control & Recovery) Limited
Green Key Global Invited to Speak at Midwest Lodging Investment Summit
Tony Pollard, Managing Director of Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”) in the United States, has been invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Midwest Lodging Investors Summit (MLIS) next week in Chicago, IL. The session, titled “Is... - July 08, 2010 - Green Key Global
Source-Omega’s Pure One Untouched by Seawater Pollution, Not Now, Not Ever
For years, the lack of fish odor or reflux taste has led many people to microalgae oil instead of fish oil as a source for omega-3s. Another feature of microalgae oil is now more important than ever — it is not touched by any ocean, now or ever. - July 07, 2010 - Source-Omega
New Jersey Landscape Designer Launches New Website
Grandview Landscape & Masonry, a leading New Jersey landscape designer providing services in Northern and Central New Jersey, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.GrandviewOutdoor.com. The easy to navigate site provides existing and potential customers with detailed information about the many types of landscaping services offered by the New Jersey landscaper. - July 07, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
New "Gumshoe" Green Product Enters Termite Industry
No longer do you need to use harsh chemicals to control subterranean termites. GumShoe is a patent pending "green" product that stops termites dead in their tracks. - July 06, 2010 - GumShoe Industries
CICS Strengthens Its Presence in the Aviation Verification Market
CICS (Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd) has strengthened its position as one of the leading aviation verification bodies by acquiring Dynasys Corp. - July 03, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
ChemiGreen’s New Product, the Dock-Plug Spill Protection System, Received $150,000 Development Grant from IRAP
ChemiGreen Inc. will be able to complete the development of its new product, the Dock-Plug, before the end of 2010 with the help of a $150,000 grant from IRAP. - July 02, 2010 - ChemiGreen Inc.
Green Chemical Supplier Introduces Program for Resellers Serving Government
A new, inexpensive program lets resellers supply earth-friendly, Eco Green® cleaning chemicals to municipal, state, and federal organizations. - July 02, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Drilling Has Begun on Well #1 of Its Trinity Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation announced today that drilling has begun on the Trinity #1, the first of 3 wells in its Trinity oil and natural gas prospect. The Trinity #1 is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The initial well is being drilled to a depth of approximately 3700 feet and should... - June 30, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Cardinus Adds Environmental Solutions to Risk Management Services
New brand to be called Cardinus Environmental. Suite of products to include training, due diligence, consultancy, risk management and incident response. - June 28, 2010 - Cardinus Risk Management
Hostelsclub.com Reaches over 100 Eco-Friendly and Green Hostels Online
HostelsClub has over 100 hostels to choose from that are eco-friendly or green. Use the new 'eco-friendly' facility option to search through only eco-friendly hostels. - June 27, 2010 - HostelsClub
Gulf Oil Spill Day of Prayer, Sunday, June 27, 2010
Family ministry in Long Beach, CA, joins in Gulf Oil Spill Day of Prayer. - June 27, 2010 - Blessings All Around
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Motorcoach Council’s New Ad Campaign and Public Service Announcements Educate Travelers About Environmental Benefits of Group Travel Using a Motorcoach (Charter Bus)
Campaign research shows that CO2 emissions are reduced by an average of 85% per passenger mile for every person who chooses motorcoach travel instead of driving alone. - June 26, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
The Great American Apparel Dieters Begin to Look to Their Consuming Future
Clothing dieters have started looking to their future in shopping by becoming more conscious about what they buy. Sally Bjornsen has started a page listing fashionable, eco-friendly clothing lines made in the USA or fairly traded. - June 25, 2010 - The Great American Apparel Diet
Green Cleaning Opportunity for Chemical Resellers Serving Manufacturers
A newly announced program from Daimer®'s allows companies and individuals to resell and private label Eco-Green® cleaning preparations for as little as $5,000. - June 24, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
GaiaRecycle™ to Exhibit at WASTECON in Boston, August 15-17
WASTECON Exhibit Will Highlight GaiaRecycle’s Organic Waste Recycling Solutions for Municipal Solid Waste Industry & Other Environmental Management Professionals - June 21, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
12 Famous Designers Creates Bikes for the Planet with One Heart Channel
Because now Sustainable development has become a lifestyle and a source of daily inspiration, because beauty and fashion can help spread the word in a very attractive way, several big names in fashion such as Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Jean-Claude Jitrois, Jerome L'Huillier, Kenzo Takada, Marithe and Francois Girbaud, Ylan Anoufa, Swarovski by On Aura Tout Vu or Antik Batik have kindly agreed to support the operation Be Cycle & Fashion. Daily reports and bikes pictures on www.oneheartchannel.com. - June 21, 2010 - one heart channel
New Green Cleaning Reseller Program Targets the Healthcare Industry
Daimer®'s new program offers an easier, less costly way to sell environmentally friendly green cleaning chemicals to the healthcare industry. - June 20, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Juris Law Group Participated in Dump the Pump Day - June 17, 2010
Juris Law Group joined the public transportation systems to participate in National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 17. Dump the Pump is a nationwide event that was started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon. The event encourages people to ride public transportation and save... - June 19, 2010 - Juris Law Group LLP
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Delayed Due to Contractor Insurance Requirements
Many contractors stand ready to help save the Gulf of Mexico, but rigid insurance requirements are thwarting their efforts. Contractors are required to purchase specific liability, pollution and federally mandated workers’ compensation coverages designed for employees working on, around or... - June 18, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Indifferent Weather Boosts Hydroponics Industry
Anyone who lives in the UK will know how difficult it is to predict growing conditions for plants and food. With the face of the weather changing, mainly due to climate change, Hydroponics products are more popular than ever. - June 18, 2010 - Green Spirit Hydroponics
GreaterGood Gives $49,361 to Institute for Marine Mammal Studies for Gulf Oil Spill Rescue Work
The GreaterGood Network and GreaterGood.org announced today that an initial grant of $49,361.00 has been awarded to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to assist in their ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals injured or impacted by the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill. “In no... - June 18, 2010 - GreaterGood
EMLab P&K Performs Bacterial Analysis for Rachael Ray Show, Testing Old Makeup and Beauty Products
EMLab P&K recently provided bacterial analysis and microbial consulting for the Emmy Award-winning Rachael Ray Show. - June 18, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Straub Environmental Learning Center Hosts Their First Family Nature Retreat Weekend at Drift Creek Nature Center
Aislinn Adams announces the 1st Straub Environmental Learning Center Family Nature Retreat Weekend at Drift Creek Nature Center. Adams explains the mission and goals of the organizers and outlines the variety of family friendly activities provided during the weekend, topics include wildflowers, nocturnal animals, insects, old growth forest ecology and more. - June 18, 2010 - Aislinn Adams Design
The Benefits of Solar PV Feed In Tariffs Reach the UK Through EnergyLink Ltd
At last, Feed In Tariffs or FITs have arrived in the UK. From 1st April, householders can now benefit from the Government's Clean Energy Cash Back Scheme. Under the Feed In Tariffs scheme, householders can receive payments for generating their own electricity, the most popular method of which is using a solar photovoltaic system or Solar PV. - June 17, 2010 - EnergyLink Ltd
Iowa Governor Culver Praises Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC)
Sustainablity in agriculture is the focus of the Iowa Technology Summit, being held this week by Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) in Des Moines. In today's keynote address, Govenor Chet Culver said he appreciates the work of FPPC in taking on difficult challenges which are important in Iowa. - June 17, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Gulf Oil Monitor Launches Subscription Based Email Service
Offers Comprehensive Daily Updates for Media, Gulf Businesses, Government Agencies, NGOs, More. - June 17, 2010 - Gulf Oil Monitor
EcoFair360 Receives Travel Green Certification
Travel Green Wisconsin has recognized EcoFair360 as a recipient of the Travel Green Certification. Travel Green Wisconsin awarded the Fair a score of 73 points, well above the 30 points required for certification. EcoFair360 is a three-day celebration of all things green which will be held at the... - June 17, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Solarflow Launches Awareness Campaign to Highlight Energy Saving Rebate Programs
Despite cutbacks, state and federal home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks or hot solar systems still remain in place. Solarflow, a Melbourne-based water tank and solar hot water solutions company, commenced a campaign to stress that home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks and hot solar systems remain in place despite cutbacks. - June 16, 2010 - Solarflow
Sustainable Sourcing Maintains Dedication to Environment by Using Wind-Powered Facility
To honor their dedication to the Earth's ecosystems and to providing pure, ethically sourced products, Sustainable Sourcing has announced their commitment in creating their HimalaSalt™ line in a 100% wind powered facility. Sustainable Sourcing’s HimalaSalt line is created in the... - June 16, 2010 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
Natural Gas Buying Guide Identifies Critical Buying Timeframes and Opportunities
Strategic Natural Gas Buying Guide, the most recent analysis from Energy Solutions, Inc., shows natural gas buyers how to deal with and make buying decisions in both today’s and tomorrow’s natural gas marketplace. - June 15, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
Travelhost Arrives at the Top of the World
Travelhost accompanies the #1 Mt. Everest climber on record-setting 20th ascent to the top of the world. - June 15, 2010 - Travelhost
Le Meridien Amman and Al Shajarah NGO Join Forces to Clean Up Naour Forest on Environment Day
On the occasion of Environment Day (June 5th) and Le Meridien Amman’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting environmental causes, 22 associates of different positions devoted four hours to cleaning up Naour Forest in Amman, which stretches over 20 Donums and collected... - June 14, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
1 Earth Recycle Announces South Bay Drop Off Location
1 Earth Recycle, the Manhattan Beach based socially responsible electronics recycling company, announced today that it will begin accepting recycleable electronics at the US Storage location in Hawthorne, located at 14680 Aviation Boulevard. "We believe this location will be very convenient to... - June 13, 2010 - 1 Earth Recycle
Super Technologies, Inc. Sponsors Smart Car Ajiel in Shell Eco Marathon
Super Technologies, Inc. and its CEO Rehan Allahwala announce its sponsorship of Ajiel, an urban concept car. It is designed carefully to meet the requirements of the Shell Eco Marathon competition which is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2010. The car incorporates a 26c.c Electronic... - June 11, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Emerald™ Brand “Tree Free” Products
Saving the earth one tissue at a time - June 11, 2010 - Paradigm Group