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Caretta Workspace Offers Elegant Office Furnishings That Reduce Clutter and Carbon Footprint
The Caretta Workspace company Uses LEED Guidelines in Manufacturing, to reduce carbon footprint and clutter at the same time, becoming a more eco-friendly business. - May 25, 2010 - Caretta Workspace
Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO
Victoria Theatre Association and Waste Management Launch Successful Green Partnership
With the help of Waste Management, Victoria Theatre Association has adopted a new recycling program. - May 23, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
AshBritt Environmental to Join Public Officials and Disaster Preparedness Leaders at Governor's Hurricane Conference
The 24th Annual Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference Will be Held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, May 23-28. - May 22, 2010 - AshBritt Environmental
New Non-Profit Focuses on Native Species Habitat Restoration in Pescadero Waterways and Marsh
A group of concerned citizens announced formation of a new non-profit determined to reverse the startling population decline of native coastal and marine species. Starting with projects along the San Mateo Coast, the Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will work to restore threatened species and protect recreational use of delicate areas. - May 21, 2010 - Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement
Research Report on Chinese Solar PV Equipment Industry, 2010-2011 Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Automatic screen printer, automatic sorting machine, and plate PECVD are still dependent on import. Presently, the mainstream production lines of solar cells in China adopt both domestically made and imported equipment. A standard 25MW production line calls for the investment of approximately USD 5-9 million. - May 20, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Tennessee After Flooding
EMLab P&K adds local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in Tennessee. - May 20, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Green Gifting for Grads & Dads with Green World Rewards
Without any additional cost, up to 15% of a members' actions support a generous donation to reducing our carbon footprint, at www.GreenWorldRewards.com. Online shopping conserves energy and resources, while consolidated mass shipping also eases environmental burdens. Membership is free. Donations are free. Every purchase, for every occasion, can become a greener one. - May 19, 2010 - Green World Rewards
The Zeitgeist Movement to Exhibit at Greenfestival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier
Supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be exhibiting at the GreenFestival Chicago event, this Saturday and Sunday May 22-23 at Navy Pier, booth #709. Festival hours are Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. See www.greenfestivals.org/chicago/ for more fest information. Come and get educated on this growing green worldwide movement. - May 18, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Radon Mitigation Ann Arbor: Hotline for Michigan Remediation, Abatement, Testing, Reduction, Abatement & Removal Systems Offered by Air Quality Control Inc.
Recent studies have concluded that homes in Southeast Michigan have radon levels that are 15% higher than the National average. Air Quality Control, Ann Arbor Michigan's leading installer of radon reduction systems, recommends that all homes be tested for radon gas. For more information about... - May 17, 2010 - Ann Arbor Radon Mitigation - Michigan Radon Remediation
Clear the Air, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New MERV Rating Chart to Their Website
Danielle Zidek, today announced the addition of a new MERV rating chart to the Clear the Air website. “The addition of this new MERV chart will play an important role in establishing clarity about MERV ratings and product performance. In addition we have added a very detailed explanation... - May 15, 2010 - Clear the Air, Inc.
Thriving LED Light Bulb Business Expands Online
A Green Light Bulb business in Cheltenham says it is making a profit by helping the environment. LED Lighting Bulbs specialises in reducing the electricity costs and carbon emissions of homeowners by switching their light bulbs. The company offers a website for home users to buy these LED Light... - May 15, 2010 - LED Lighting Bulbs
CMT Worldwide Eco-Titan Poles Successfully Completed ENA Fire Standards Testing at Western Fire Center Meeting Australian Brush Fire Requirements
The Eco-Titan Utility Distribution Pole successfully completed testing in accordance with ENA pole fire tests to insure proper application in Australia and other potential fire zones markets worldwide. Testing was conducted at the Western Fire Center. - May 14, 2010 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Wright Scoop Challenges Green Industry to Deliver Brand Equity
Richmond VA based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized contributing writer and communications specialist, challenges International Floriculture Expo attendees to inject products, services and organizations with an unique, consistent, desirable persona-position delivering brand equity. - May 14, 2010 - The Wright Scoop
Valero Energy Corporation Will Implement the ENFOS Environmental Business Management Solution
Valero Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, TX, will deploy ENFOS software to manage their environmental liability program. - May 13, 2010 - ENFOS, Inc.
Scarlet Girl Helps Adult Toy Makers Get a Little Greener
Scarlet Girl contracts with a California manufacturer to manage the adult toy maker's sex toy recycling needs. - May 12, 2010 - Scarlet Girl
Pittsburgh Bee Removal Company Teams Up with Local Beekeepers to Help “Save the Bees”
Bees are disappearing due to a mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. However, bee removal is sometimes still necessary - The Bee Hunter is teaming up with local bee keepers in order to save the bees he removes, when possible. - May 12, 2010 - The Bee Hunter
AdvantaClean Continues Expansion Into Central North Carolina
AdvantaClean, a 15 year old Environmental Services Company based in North Carolina continues growing. - May 11, 2010 - AdvantaClean Systems
Pro Energy Consultants No. 14 on 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List
Pro Energy Consultants, the only national energy auditing company, placed No. 14 RedHotFranchises.com’s 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List. The company also recently surpassed 50 franchises and has a presence in more than half the states. - May 10, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Adam Weitsman of Upstate Shredding LLC Lives “Going Green”
Because of the new products created from the scrap, the environment is cleaner, and tons of low-grade scrap no longer end up in New York's landfills, says Adam Weitsman, the company's president. He says Upstate Shredding has and is environmentally conscious. It has a water management and treatment... - May 09, 2010 - VirtualbusinessLifestyle.com
E-Waste Recycling Event at the Playa Vista Farmers Market on 5/22
On 5/22/2010, 1 Earth Recycle will be providing e-waste collection at the Playa Vista Farmers Market from 9am to 2pm. Bring your old and unwanted electronics to the 1 Earth Recycle booth at the farmers market on that day for free recycling of most items. - May 07, 2010 - 1 Earth Recycle
New Global Compliance Tool to be Focus of Citation’s First U.K. Visit
Citation Technologies releases new regulation compliance product for environmental, health and safety compliance worldwide at its first U.K. trade show -- the Safety & Health Expo 2010 in Birmingham, England. - May 07, 2010 - Citation Technologies Inc.
AltaTerra Web Conference on Net Zero Energy Buildings Unites Efficiency and Solar
The web conference, “Net Zero Energy Buildings: Emerging Trend Unites Efficiency and Solar,” featuring David Kaneda, Founder and President of Integrated Design Associates (IDeAs) and Reuben Schwartz, Senior Analyst at AltaTerra Research, will be held Thursday, June 17th. - May 07, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
Sonic Wave Recording Artist Anand Bhatt Aids Gulf Oil Spill
GRAMMY Considered Rock Star Anand Bhatt Successfully Encourages Colleagues to Divert Efforts to the Gulf Oil Spill Animal Rescue - May 06, 2010 - Sonic Wave International
VI Montessori Students Set Off to Study Leatherback Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Youth will join Costa Rican researchers to help protect this critically endangered sea turtle and learn hands-on science and conservation methods. - May 06, 2010 - Ecology Project International
Innovative GaiaRecycle™ Organic Waste Recycling Systems Now Available for U.S. Markets
Comprehensive line of GaiaRecycle systems turns food scraps and organic waste into rich soil amendments and energy resources. - May 05, 2010 - GaiaRecycle, LLC
Your World Needs You: Tetra Pak and WWF-UK Begin Search for Best Renewable Ideas
Tetra Pak and WWF-UK launch partnership competition to turn public’s green intentions into action - May 05, 2010 - Tetra Pak
ecocyn Announces Rainforest Adventure Sweepstakes
To celebrate its successful launch and to bring awareness to environmental challenges around the world, Ecocyn today announced its Rainforest Adventure Sweepstakes. Exploring alternative cultures and climates, when conducted mindfully can be a powerful tool for positive change, inspiring awareness of environmental responsibility and social commitment. - May 05, 2010 - Ecocyn Energy, Inc.
NPSA Celebrates Arbor Day by Saving Trees
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating Arbor Day with education on how portable storage containers can save trees. - May 03, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Comprehensive Environmental Poll Collection Now Available -- For Free
Water Words That Work, LLC has curated an enormous collection of environmental polls, surveys, focus groups, and related market research reports. This collection is now open to all to search, for free. - May 01, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Rally Planned for End of 200+ Mile Paddle; $100 Award Given for Best Sign
The Yadkin Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, is coming down the homestretch of his 200+ mile paddle of the Yadkin River. The Tour de Yadkin ends Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm with a rally at the Swift Island boat launch on Lake Tillery. The public is invited to attend the rally and support Yadkin... - May 01, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper
Anderson-McQueen Celebrates Arbor Day with 1000 Trees
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is celebrating Arbor Day by providing more than 1000 trees for local residents to participate in a global reforestation project. Partnering with Seed Our Future, the St. Petersburg funeral home distributed cards to 1000 neighbors with a unique PIN code to be... - May 01, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser Named Safety Professional of the Year
At its annual Awards Night on April 21, 2010, TEXO, the combined chapter of the North/East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders and Contractors North Texas, named Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser its 2010 Safety Professional of the Year. The... - April 30, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Algae 2020 Global Commercialization Tour Continues in Washington, Houston and Prague
The Algae 2020 global tour and study addresses and answers the key question "when will algae for biofuels be commercially viable, and which companies and projects are presently best positioned to meet this challenge?" - April 30, 2010 - Emerging Markets Online
Balfour Beatty Construction Builds Ronald Mcdonald Houses on Two Coasts
Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating its contributions to two new Ronald McDonald Houses—the “House(s)-That-Love Built®”—each on opposite sides of the United States. On Friday, April 23, the House in San Diego, California received the 2010 Project Achievement Award... - April 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Green Expectations, Green Collar Association’s April Newsletter
In the April issue of Green Expectations looks at the bi-partisan climate change bill being written by Senators Lieberman, Kerry, and Graham. - April 28, 2010 - Green Collar Association
Local Chicago Group Hosts the Zeitgeist Movement Educational Event
On Monday evening May 3, supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will present a free all ages educational event at the Abbey Pub in Chicago, open to the community in honor of The Zeitgeist Movement (www.thezeitgeistmovement.com). The Zeitgeist Movement explores the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and offers a viable solution. - April 28, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
As You Sow and Shareholders Target MDU Resources on Coal Ash
Shareholders press coal utility to reduce coal ash-related risks after Tennessee disaster - April 25, 2010 - As You Sow
Green Deconstruction Diverts 284 Tons by Earth Day, 2010
Green Deconstruction Services, a Cleveland, Ohio based company specializing in sustainability, deconstruction and landfill diversion, recently completed a whole house project in Rocky River, Ohio where nearly 100% of the home was diverted from a landfill. - April 24, 2010 - Green Deconstruction Services
The U.S. National Whitewater Center to Host Earth Day Celebration
The USNWC will celebrate Earth Day with a number of activities and special offers Sunday, April 25th. - April 24, 2010 - The U.S. National Whitewater Center
Carolina Environmental Group to Tackle Environmental Issues at Landfills in California
Carolina Environmental Group is a body of top engineers that seeks to provide innovative engineering and technological inputs to projects of immense importance. The group specializes in three areas -- hydrology, environment management, and construction engineering. Recently, it has been awarded the project for environmental remediation of the landfill sites in two counties of California, Alameda and San Francisco. - April 24, 2010 - Carolina Environmental Group Inc
Water Words That Work Announces Environmental Communications Workshop Offer in Austin
Calling all natural resource managers, watershed organizations, waterkeepers, and land trusts. The National Wildlife Federation will host a hands-on environmental communication workshop designed just for you in Austin, TX on May 5th, 2010. Participants will learn to prepare written and spoken communications that connect with everyday citizens and motivate action on behalf of our rivers, forests, lakes, wetlands, and oceans. - April 24, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
2010 Deep Research Report on China Wind Turbine Casting Industry Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
China Top 12 Wind Turbine Casting manufacturers Wind Turbine Casting Capacity Production Cost Average selling price Production Value Revenue Profit etc information. - April 23, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Trish Derrico of New Growth Environmental Consulting Announces Two Promotions
New Growth Environmental Consulting, one of the nation’s geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological science and engineering firms, announced today that it has promoted two individuals within the firm. - April 23, 2010 - New Growth Consultants
Earth Day Meets Wall Street: Lemon Tree Square Offers Trendy, Eco-Friendly Products While Saving American Jobs
Consumers have become so comfortable with eco-friendly products that it has become just one factor when deciding on a business plan. Lemon Tree Square adds one major pre-requisite to the product line-up: all products must be made in the USA. - April 22, 2010 - Lemon Tree Square
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Teres McClen Takes Eco-Luxury to the Derby
The McClen Fashion Group—an innovative, luxury, fine-living brand heightening awareness through ethical practices, procedures, products and services with the lowest impact to the environment—will join noted celebrities, athletes and community leaders at Ferdinand’s Ball to help... - April 22, 2010 - McClen Group
HomeownersInsurance.org's Danger Zones - Worldwide Deaths from Natural Disasters (Infographic)
HomeownersInsurance.org has released an infographic displaying the past 30 years of worldwide deaths from natural disasters, sorted by continent. - April 22, 2010 - Homeowners Insurance
Ozone Solutions Purchases Hess Machine International
Hess Machine gives Ozone Solutions a new branch with years of experience applying ozone to the bottled water industry, and provides existing Hess Machine customers access to a wider product line. - April 22, 2010 - Ozone Solutions, Inc.
Bake Hand Car Wash Keeping It Clean and Green
Lake Forest based car wash continues its effort to educate Orange County residents about the eco-friendly benefits of its professional car wash service and facility. - April 22, 2010 - Bake Hand Car Wash