Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
OrrWeather.com Offers a New Level of Weather Forecast Services to Individuals and Businesses
OrrWeather.com has entered the competitive field of weather forecasting with a new personal service, offering clients detailed, customized weather information. They are also allowing clients to call forecasters and ask question about the forecast, enhancing their ability to make decisions based on the weather. - September 16, 2010 - Chris Orr LLC
"The Nate Berkus Show" Displays a Living Wall on Its Set Created by Trish O'Sullivan Designs
“The Nate Berkus Show” features an eco-friendly “living wall” as a focal point of the show’s set, designed and installed by eco-floral designer and floral design teacher, Trish O’Sullivan, owner of Trish O’Sullivan Design Group. - September 15, 2010 - Trish O'Sullivan Design Group
Pacific Resort Wins Big at the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has received a high distinction accolade for “Environmental Program of the Year” at the 8th Annual HM Awards Gala Dinner held on Friday 3 September 2010. This award places Pacific Resort Rarotonga as the runner-up in the Australasia region to the Wolgan Valley... - September 15, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
C.I. Agent Solutions CEO to Address Regional Response Team III on Alternative Technologies for Oil Spill Cleanup
C.I.Agent Solutions, a global leader in solutions for fuel and oil spill cleanup and containment, announced today that its Founder and CEO, Dan Parker, will address the Regional Response Team III meeting on September 15, 2010 in Ocean City, Maryland at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. Parker... - September 15, 2010 - C.I.Agent Solutions
Introducing ShippingContainerForum.com, a New Place on the Web for Container Enthusiasts
ShippingContainerForum.com, a new place on the web for container enthusiasts, was developed to create an international community around the shipping container and its many uses. Discussions revolve around how to maintain, modify and maximize container usefulness. - September 14, 2010 - ShippingContainerForum.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for BREITLING-DENMAN #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas plans to spud the BREITLING-DENMAN #1 prospect on September 20, 2010. - September 14, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is Pleased to Announce Its Grand Opening for Business
A group of concerned citizens have banned together to form the "Adirondack Wilderness Foundation." The goal of the company is to support environmental projects, education, and ensure that the planet is a healthier place for living. - September 14, 2010 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
GaiaRecycle and Wake Forest University Jointly Collaborate on Pilot Project to Divert Food Scraps and Organic Waste On-Campus
Comprehensive Evaluation of GaiaRecycle “Reduction-Recycle-Reuse” Organic Waste Recycling System to Enhance Wake Forest University’s Sustainability Program. - September 13, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
7th Annual Green Festival Returns to the Capital
Green Festival®, the nation's largest sustainability event, returns to the Washington Convention Center October 23-24. This year’s Green Festival theme is ‘Engagement,’ with exciting new ways to shop green, be inspired, get engaged and give back. Community members enjoy... - September 13, 2010 - Green Festivals
Pro Energy Consultants Hires Tony Valentino as VP of Business Development
Pro Energy Consultants has added HVAC business expert Tony Valentino to its team as vice president of business development. Valentino will work to cement Pro Energy’s reputation as the No. 1 brand in the building performance industry. - September 12, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
thinksound™ Eco-Friendly Headphones Release Headphone with Integrated Microphone
thinksound™ announces the release of the ts02+mic, in-ear 8mm high-definition headphone with integrated microphone and call control, the first of its kind from the company. - September 11, 2010 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
Natural Chemicals Address Hard Surface Cleaning for Hospitality Companies
Three new Bio-safe Eco-Green® formulations include: a glass cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner and a tile and grout cleaner. - September 11, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
IndustrialPR.net Goes "Green" by Providing Waste Handling Solutions for Manufacturers Worldwide
IndustrialPR.net, the manufacturing and engineering news site says it is doing its part to help the environment with its industrial waste handling equipment directory and guide. - September 11, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Call2Recycle® and Hockey Legend Guy Lafleur Team Up to Take Battery Recycling to New Heights in Toronto
Torontonians who recycle batteries during Sept. 25 collection drive at CN Tower to receive hockey memorabilia. - September 11, 2010 - Call2Recycle
Chatham Township Receives Grant for an A500 Rocket Composter from Sustainable Jersey Funded by Walmart
Chatham School District will set the standard in Environmental Sustainability Chatham School district is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey. These funds will be used to acquire a Rocket Composter. The program “On-Site School Food Composting” will reduce food... - September 09, 2010 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
The Top Five Global Catering Venues and Green Supply Chains Are Discussed in the September 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 September issue. The magazine discusses food and drink business news, Green Supply... - September 09, 2010 - WDM Group
The Restoration of Mother Nature Never Looked So Good... Introducing WeWOOD: Proof That Going Green Really is the New Black
This Fall marks the North American debut of an Italian watch that both Trendsetters and conservative style-types alike can appreciate... Meet WeWOOD: A unique timepiece, both in design and its feather-light weight, WeWOOD sets itself apart with its nod towards renewable resources as well as its pledge to plant a tree for every watch sold. One Watch. One Tree. One Step at a Time. - September 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
Tampa Web Development Firm Bayshore Solutions Launches the Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc. Website
Tampa Web design firm Bayshore Solutions launches Flatwoods Consulting Group website. An effective Web presence starts with an effective Web design. - September 05, 2010 - Bayshore Solutions
Nu-Heat’s Award Winning Training Centre Announces NICEIC PV Course
Nu-Heat’s Training Centre is now offering NICEIC’s solar photovoltaic (PV) course, giving experienced electricians the necessary skills for the basic design, installation, commissioning and servicing of both on and off grid PV systems. As PV attracts a favourable rate in the generation... - September 04, 2010 - Nu-Heat
CSP International™ Committed to Moving the Economy Forward
Christine Rae President of CSP International is pleased to announce Lynelle Hartman will lead CSP in their North America Market Operations for EcoLiving and Eco Certification Training Programs. CSP International Business Training Academy, revered as the global premier staging training company... - September 03, 2010 - CSPI Academy
Pro Energy Consultants Invests in Resources to Manage Growth
The nation’s leading energy auditing company is poised to solidify its market position and efficiently manage its growth by investing in new corporate staff and resources. - September 03, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
activTek Environmental Presented with SMACNA Brazil Award
activTek Brazil is proud to announce their selection as a recipient of the important SMACNA Brazil Award. Every year the Brazilian Construction Bureau presents awards in various sectors. activTek Brazil shares in this prestigious award as a key supplier and installer of a complex HVAC system in... - September 03, 2010 - Vollara
New Chic Reusable Shopping Bag Lines
Articles of H.O.P.E., a new company which aims to revolutionize the world of environment-friendly shopping bags, announced their formal launch today. H.O.P.E. stands for the acronym, “Help Our Planet Earth”; and the company aims to relay the message through its slogan “Do Good,... - September 03, 2010 - Articles Of H.O.P.E.
JRW Bioremediation’s LactOil™ Groundwater Remediation Product Awarded U.S. Patent
JRW Bioremediation, LLC, in partnership with Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded a patent to the two companies for LactOil™ soy microemulsion. This renewable product enables environmental professionals to cost... - September 03, 2010 - JRW Bioremediation, LLC
Ocean Rower and Environmental Campaigner Roz Savage Comes to Sacramento
In June 2010, Roz Savage became the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. A 6-week, 12-city speaking tour of the US and Canada aims to raise funds for her environmental mission and next adventure: a solo row across the Indian Ocean in 2011. If successful, she will be the first person to row the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Roz Savage will be appearing in Sacramento on 9/30/10. She will be presenting in the Student Union Ballroom at California State University at 6PM. - September 02, 2010 - Roz Savage
Green Irene Launches Campus Eco-Consultant Program
Helps students green their campuses and communities - September 01, 2010 - Green Irene LLC
Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) Will be a Sponsoring Company at the ENFOS Experience 2010 Solutions Conference
ENFOS, Inc. today announced that Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) of Milford, Connecticut will be a Sponsoring Company at the ENFOS Experience 2010 Solutions Conference. The conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois on November 9-11, 2010. EDR and ENFOS have partnered to deliver EDR... - September 01, 2010 - ENFOS, Inc.
LifeSpan Hires Senior QEH&S Executive
LifeSpan Technology Recycling (LifeSpan) announced today that it has hired Paula Ross as Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (“QEH&S”) Manager. Ms. Ross will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of LifeSpan’s QEH&S Management System, as well as ensuring... - August 31, 2010 - LifeSpan
GNS Automated Shower Timer Helps Curb Excessive Family Showering
GNS has introduced a fully automated shower timer that not only places a time limit on showering, but also cuts the water flow when time has expired. - August 29, 2010 - Global Network Solutions, LLC
Tree Home Media and WideGroup Interactive Partner Up to Launch New Green Brand
Tree Home Media and WideGroup Interactive, two environmentally aware organizations, partnered to introduce Tree Living, a green resource company aimed at providing information and promoting products related to environmental and social responsibility. The new brand will focus on providing information and products that help people build a green lifestyle. - August 29, 2010 - WideGroup :: Interactive
Spartan Environmental Technologies Announces the Introduction of an Integrated Ozone UV Advanced Oxidation System
Spartan Environmental Technologies announce the introduction of an integrated Ozone UV advanced oxidation system, ULTRAZONE, for industrial water treatment applications. The ULTRAZONE process is a completely self contained skid mounted advanced oxidation system which includes an oxygen generation... - August 26, 2010 - Spartan Environmental Technologies, LLC
Papros Inc. Updates Secure Handling for Supply Chain Material Accounting, Product Communications, Safety Data Sheets and Other Notifications
Papros Inc. has updated its cloud based supply chain accounting, tracking and notifications using higher level of security and authentication. Using the cloud to securely exchange, broadcast or capture supply chain data, communications and files eases bottlenecks and reduces information clutter and eliminates redundant and wastefully repetitive processes. - August 25, 2010 - Papros Inc.
The Burren, County Clare, Ireland - A Journey Through Time
The Willamette Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO) presents "The Burren, County Clare, Ireland- A Journey Through Time." An illustrated lecture by Aislinn Adams at the Straub Environmental Learning Center, Salem, Oregon on Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 pm. Adams presents an illustrated lecture on the Burren limestone wilderness in Co. Clare, Ireland. Her lecture combines her photographs and botanical illustrations of the region’s flora with 6000 years of human history. - August 22, 2010 - Aislinn Adams Design
University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project
Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Country Club, Featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Offering Homes with 100% Financing
With beautiful mountain and volcano views, Guanacaste Country Club's unique setting is nothing less than breathtaking. And now a lot or home in this fully secured and gated country club complete with Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is available to investors for as little as $0 down and with... - August 19, 2010 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) Will be a Sponsoring Company at the ENFOS Experience 2010
ENFOS, Inc. today announced that Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) of Neptune, New Jersey will be a Sponsoring Company at the ENFOS Experience 2010 Solutions Conference. The conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois on November 9-11, 2010. GES uses the ENFOS Environmental... - August 19, 2010 - ENFOS, Inc.
NYU Poly Incubator Companies Presented at the 2010 New Energy New York Symposium
2010 New York New Energy Symposium August 9th-10th - August 18, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Northern Border Stays Secure While Saving Energy with LumaSmart LED Wallpacks
Transit company saves energy by switching to energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly LED lighting products. - August 17, 2010 - LumaSmart Technology International, Inc.
Ocean Blue Develops "Green" Software to Tackle Rising Standby Power Consumption
Digital TV software specialist, Ocean Blue Software, has developed an intelligent, "deep hibernation" software system for digital TVs and set-top boxes to reduce standby power consumption. - August 17, 2010 - Ocean Blue Software
Pro Energy Consultants Now Offering Service to “Light” Commercial Buildings
Pro Energy Consultants now offers energy audits to “light” commercial buildings. Small business owners can take advantage of this opportunity to lower high energy costs affecting their bottom line and/or solve employee and customer comfort issues. - August 13, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Infiltrator® Introduces 300 and 500 Gallon Septic Tanks
Responding to the needs of the septic industry, Infiltrator Systems introduces two new septic tank sizes as part of the company’s TW-Series Septic Tank Line. The new 300-gallon and 500-gallon tanks continue to feature consistent triple-wall thickness, long-term watertight performance, and a... - August 13, 2010 - Infiltrator Systems
Infiltrator® Introduces TW-Risers™ for Septic Tanks
Infiltrator® Systems introduces 24” TW-Risers™ providing superior strength and durability when used with Infiltrator’s TW-Series line of septic tanks. The TW-Risers feature slip resistant lids, which fasten using stainless steel screws. The lids are further secured by indexing... - August 13, 2010 - Infiltrator Systems
EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top Government Officials
Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant. - August 12, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
New Electric Pressure Washers Add Pressure and Heat
Daimer® expands line of 8200-class machines with three new systems in different configurations that all offer fume-free performance in stationary and mobile form factors. - August 11, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
New York Internet Marketing Company Partners with CarbonFund to Help Offset Carbon Footprint
Saibot Technologies, Inc., an innovative internet marketing company based in New York, is proud to announce that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization. By joining Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partner program, Saibot has joined a national movement of businesses and organizations that are leading the fight against global warming. - August 09, 2010 - Saibot Technologies
STWR Presents Scientific Studies on How the Uvalde Water Project Protects Springflows, Endangered Species in the Edwards Aquifer
Rodney T. Smith, President of Southwest Texas Water Resources, LP (STWR), makes presentation to the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (EARIP) about the Uvalde Water Project studies - August 07, 2010 - Southwest Texas Water Resources, LP
WinCup Backs the Future of Foam as Obvious Cup Choice Over Paper and Plastic Substrates
New WinCup Holdings charts a path of success with a strong belief in the future of foam and determination to educate market segments on the advantages and benefits foam provides over paper and plastic choices. - August 07, 2010 - New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
Leading Costa Rica Green Architectural Engineering Firm Announces First Sustainable Luxury Development in Manuel Antonio with Habitat Protection Alliance
Arqueco Ltda., KC Development Group, The Costa Rica Real Estate Company and the Eco Preservation Society announce approved plans for Palazzo Park Hotel & Residences, a green rooftop and LEED green building resort adjoining Manuel Antonio Park, Costa Rica, and the project's program to restore habitat for the endangered Mono Titi, the Palazzo Park Eco Action Program. - August 06, 2010 - The Costa Rica Real Estate Company
Bank Guaranteed Forestry Income Plan Launched by Asia Plantation Capital
Asia Plantation Capital have this week announced the launch of a new socially responsible Agroforestry income plan, which as well as offering future returns provides fixed annual income supported by bank guarantee, making it a unique opportunity. - August 06, 2010 - Plantation Capital
EV-Charge America Unveils Southeast America’s First Level II – J1772 Enabled EV Charging Station System with an Integrated 20kW Solar Carport Array
The first globally networked, solar powered, electric vehicle charging station equipped with both Level II – 240 volt and Level I – 120 volt charging capacity to accommodate Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and other new electric vehicles using the universal SAE J1772 connectors began full operation today under a 20kW solar carport in Pulaski, Tennessee. - August 05, 2010 - EV-Charge America