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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
Green Cleaning Products Prevent Salt Corrosion on Concrete
Daimer® ships a new Eco Green® Public Works formulation that protects parking garages, bridges, roads, and more. - August 05, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Global Market for Water Recycling & Reuse: Filtration Systems by SBI Now Available at ReportsandReports
Water conservation technologies (WCTs), also referred to as water saving technologies, include water recycling or reuse systems; rainwater harvesting or stormwater retention mechanisms; irrigation system equipment, such as micro irrigation valves and drippers, water control software and water flow meters. - August 04, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Green Cleaning Chemical Repels Rain and Protects Windshields
Daimer®'s new Eco Green® rain repellent glass protector creates an invisible shield against rain, snow and ice without VOCs, chlorine or other caustic ingredients. - July 31, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Mr. Dwight Bedsole, Senior Associate of the AHC Group, Will Provide the Keynote Address at the ENFOS Experience 2010 Solutions Conference
Mr. Bedsole’s keynote address will focus on recent trends in the environmental remediation industry including regulatory framework changes, cost structures, technology, and new social drivers such as sustainability and stakeholder engagement. - July 30, 2010 - ENFOS, Inc.
UKAS Has Recommended That CICS Receive Accreditation to Provide EU ETS Verification for Aviation
UKAS has recommended that CICS receives accreditation to provide EU ETS verification for aircraft operators - July 29, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Green Grout Sealer Protects Without Dangerous Chemicals
Eco-Green® Grout Sealer protects grout lines in indoor and outdoor tile surfaces using food-grade components for maximum safety. - July 29, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Fundraising with Cause Marketing Upstart Zag Enterprizes Generates Year-Long Returns
About Zag Enterprizes - Zag Enterprizes has products for nearly every charity, non-profit organization and event, specializing in cause marketing, officially licensed sports marketing and customizable promotional materials for non-profit fundraising. Zag Enterpizes offers safe, eco-friendly and BPA-free products, including stainless steel water bottles, that are unique while offering alternative fundraising solutions. - July 28, 2010 - Zag Enterprizes
GaiaRecycle™ Launches New Website to Highlight the Need for Organic Waste Recycling
New www.GaiaRecycle.com Website Highlights Solutions for the "Road to Zero Waste." - July 27, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
Elephant Auto Insurance to Aid in Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts
Elephant will donate $10 for every online auto insurance quote. - July 25, 2010 - Elephant Insurance Services
GOVgreen Conference and Exposition Announces 2010 Conference Sessions and Speakers
GOVgreen programming will showcase federal leaders involved in greening the government, with Free sessions designed specifically for government professionals. - July 24, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
My Data Centers Completes 2010 Florida Hurricane Readiness Audit
In preparation for the 2010 Hurricane season, MyDataCenters.com staff has announced its results of their Florida Data Center hurricane preparation and disaster recovery capabilities. “Once the official forecast for the 2010 Hurricane season was announced, we knew it was our responsibility to... - July 24, 2010 - Paul Roberts
Novel Sensors Aid Tidal Turbine Development
Non-contact torque sensors from Sensor Technology are playing a key role in the development of commercial-scale in-stream tidal turbines produced by Irish company, OpenHydro. The company is using these novel sensors, which are based on surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology, to accurately measure rotational speed and frictional forces in a simulator for the turbine bearings, thereby allowing it to optimise the performance and reliability of its innovative products. - July 24, 2010 - Sensor Technology Ltd
Preton Saver TM the First Software in the World to Receive an Eco-Label for Green IT
PretonSaverTM software solution, products Enterprise and Premium, successfully passed the meticulous examination and was approved June 22nd as the first eco label software in the world. - July 21, 2010 - Preton Ltd
Green Cleaning Chemical Deodorizes, Works Without Corrosive Additives
Eco-Green®'s Deodorizer & Cleaner for public works professionals uses earth-friendly, food-grade ingredients. - July 21, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
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
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
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
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
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