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LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress

In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.

AshBritt Environmental Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract

AshBritt Environmental has been awarded a United States Army Corps of Engineers Advanced Contracting Initiative Single Award Task Order Contract for Debris Management Services for Regions 5 and 6a of the United States. - April 07, 2010 - AshBritt Environmental

Yadkin Riverkeeper Launches "Tour De Yadkin" with April 6-7 Events at River Headwaters

The Yadkin Riverkeeper® will commence the “Tour de Yadkin,” a 23-day journey down the Yadkin River, with kick-off events on April 6 and April 7 to celebrate the start of the trip. Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, will embark on plans to paddle the Yadkin River—an effort... - April 07, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper

Tatung Co., a Leader in Refrigerator Original Equipment Manufacturing, Announces Recently Received Awards

Tatung has been manufacturing refrigerators for almost 50 years, starting from basic fridges such as single door to multiple doors. Nowadays, people's expectations for buying eco-friendly refrigerators are high; they want to buy a refrigerator which has an inverter control system, less noise, is energy-saving, with recyclable material and air flow functionality. - April 06, 2010 - Tatung Co.

New Socially Conscience Concierge Business from DMR Services, LLC Builds Community Self-Sufficiency

Sustainably, green, and community have become common words across many groups. High rates of oppressive unemployment brought the realization that communities and individuals need to become more self-sufficient without government agency support. A new business named DMR Services, LLC was started to fulfill a community desire. - April 06, 2010 - DMR Services, LLC

Adult Retailer, Scarlet Girl, Goes Green with a Toy Recycling Program and Green Business Certification

Now you can love yourself and the earth, guilt free - April 06, 2010 - Scarlet Girl

Wright Scoop Launches Eco-chic Column

Richmond based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized contributing writer and eco-specialist, has launched a column based on her book, From Eco-weak to Eco-chic: landscape green. Published with V Magazine for Women, Wright’s column, Eco-chic: The Wright Scoop is presently available. - April 06, 2010 - The Wright Scoop

Pro Energy Consultants, Leading Energy Auditing Firm, Will Donate an Energy Audit for Each One Purchased During Week of Earth Day

Leading provider of home energy audits, Pro Energy Consultants, celebrates Earth Day with a week-long energy audit special. All energy audit customers during the week of April 19 can help increase energy efficiency awareness by having a second energy audit donated on their behalf from Pro Energy to a family or friend, thus further reducing the earth’s carbon footprint. - April 05, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants

New Resource for the Community: Sustainability Classes & Event Space in Sacramento

Now there is a one-stop resource for the Sacramento community on everything related to a sustainable home and lifestyle. Residents can attend a class hosted by the Green Living Center, host community events, or even rent the space for a private party. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center

Nova Cable Management Inc. Helps Home Owner to Install One of the Nations First Solar Feed in Tariff Systems

Solar Panel installation provides monthly check for the home owner. - April 02, 2010 - Nova Cable Management Inc

QA Graphics Launches New Editable Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard

QA Graphics has released a new Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard for sustainable buildings that offers editable content, graphics and videos. Now the display can provide education about an organization’s green initiatives and can easily be changed to continue to meet the building’s display needs. - April 02, 2010 - QA Graphics

The Green Expo ~ Orange County

The Green Expo comes to Orange County Saturday & Sunday, April 24th – 25th Mile Square Park ~ Fountain Valley, Orange County - April 02, 2010 - The Green Expo

Wind Simplicity Recognized for Keeping Wind Turbines Out of Landfill – Finalist in Design for Recycling® Award

Wind Simplicity™ selected as finalist in ISRI's Design for Recycling® Award for its commitment to recycling in its design and manufacture of the Windancer horizontal-axis small wind turbine. - April 01, 2010 - Wind Simplicity

First Sustainable Seafood Market Begins Selling Online at ilovebluesea.com

i love blue sea sells only sustainable seafood and delivers to customers overnight anywhere in the U.S. - April 01, 2010 - i love blue sea

Biosmart Positioning for Growth in 2010

Biosmart Positioning for Growth Biosmart Hires Experienced Sales Manager and Marketing Agency Waterloo Region bio-tech solutions innovator (and member of Communitech), Biosmart Scientific Ltd. is pleased to welcome Wayne Shillum as the company’s new sales manager. Mr. Shillum will take on... - April 01, 2010 - Graf-Martin Communications

TEDxSF Speaker Lineup and Theme Announced: Courage and Resilience San Francisco Event to be Held April 27th

TEDxSF, the Bay Area’s local, independent organization, announced TEDxSF: Courage and Resilience, an evening of fresh talks exploring the human spirit. Speakers include Captain Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepherd and Whale Wars fame, David Shenk, author of The Genius In All of Us, and Dr. John Gray, the best selling relationship author of Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice. - March 31, 2010 - TEDxSF

Free Net Business Solutions (FREENET) Supports Earth Hour 2010

FREENET switches off to pledge its support for Earth Hour 2010. - March 31, 2010 - FREE NET Business Solutions Sdn Bhd

Access Physical Therapy Announces an Evening Workshop - Ask the Earth? What Does It Require of You? April 14th, 6:30pm, Corte Madera Inn Best Western, Corte Madera, CA

An evening workshop that will explore how to increase a person’s awareness of the consciousness of everything and offer the possibility of contributing to the Earth in a very different way. Gary Douglas, Founder of Access Consciousness and Dr Dain Heer will give tools and questions that can be used immediately to change anything that is not working for the planet and anyone on the planet. - March 30, 2010 - Access Physical Therapy

Groton Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM

NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is becoming the fastest growing mid-market meter data management solution. Combining business process oriented solutions with energy analytics and solid reporting, MeterSense is the MDM of choice. Groton Utilities in Groton, CT is using MeterSense as part of their smart metering project. - March 30, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions

Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market Reports Now Available on ReportsandReports

Home builders and remodelers have been quick to provide remodeling services that are focused on energy conservation and green building practices. - March 30, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

IIMSAM Middle East Office Participates in World Earth Hour 2010

IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of its Middle East Office Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Earth Hour-2010. He urged for better coordination among the world communities to preserve the climate. He also outlined the adverse implications of climate change on growing rates of malnutrition and world hunger. - March 30, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Could This be the Nail in the Coffin for Traditional Property Estate Agents? The Vyouz Network Believe So.

This will revolutionize the way real estate, property moves and estate agency practice is carried out. Not only saving potentially 1000’s for their users but will also have the added advantage of being far greener than traditional methods when moving home. - March 29, 2010 - Vyouz Ltd

Get Your Home Ready for Spring, Save Money & Increase Curb Appeal

Do-It-Yourself Spring Home Maintenance Tips for Safety & Energy Conscious Homeowners. Top Ten Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Mahogany Builders - March 29, 2010 - Mahogany Builders

Hotram Beach Resort Supports Earth Call, Extends Light Shut Off on Earth Day

Darkness will be felt at HoTram Beach Resort public places in support of the global call for Earth Hour. - March 29, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa

Going Green and Staying Clean with DopeSoap's Natural Hemp Soap

"Go Green," a popular cheer heard all across East Lansing, Michigan, home of the Michigan State University Spartans, is being taken literally by the founders of DopeSoap LC. - March 29, 2010 - DopeSoap LC

Construction and Utility Fleet Trucks Go Green with Solar Powered Idle Reduction System by Green Fleet LLC

Green Fleet LLC introduces IdleOff, an all new renewable energy idle reduction system that reduces a fleet vehicle's carbon footprint, the need for fossil fuel, and saves significant money for any size fleet. Solar Power optional. - March 27, 2010 - Green Fleet LLC

Lights Out for FastFingers Typing Service in Hendon, South Australia

FastFingers Typing Service...Your Virtual Admin Assistant in Hendon is throwing its support behind Earth Hour – an annual event coordinated by WWF-Australia to raise awareness of climate change. The campaign aims to encourage councils, households, schools, businesses and organisations to take practical everyday steps to reduce their environmental footprint. - March 27, 2010 - FastFingers Typing Service...Your Virtual Admin Assistant.

Earth Day Celebrated in East Harlem

The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City will be hosting an Earth Day Celebration in East Harlem on April 22nd. - March 27, 2010 - The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City

Brita Climate Ride Returns for Third Year; Expands to California

3rd Annual Ride and “Climate Conference on Wheels” to Take Place Sept 21-25, 2010 from Eureka to San Francisco - March 27, 2010 - Climate Ride, Inc.

Spring is a Good Time for Pivot Maintenance

After an especially hard winter in many areas of the country, this spring is a perfect time to check key pivot components and make any necessary repairs or replacements. - March 26, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation

CETCO’s Gas Vapor Barrier and Venting System is Preferred Vapor Mitigation Strategy for Massive Redevelopment Project in Harrison, NJ

CETCO’s Liquid Boot® gas vapor barrier system as well as the Liquid Boot® GeoVent sub slab depressurization system was specified the by the Louis Berger Group as a part of their overall remedial design for one of the largest mixed-use redevelopment projects in New Jersey. - March 26, 2010 - CETCO

HCR Group Plant 135 Trees to Launch Sustainable Relocation Initiative

On Sunday 21st March, as part of an ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, Independent Relocation Company, HCR Group launched its sustainable relocation promise - planting a new tree for each corporate relocation case undertaken. To launch the campaign, over 30 employees and their... - March 26, 2010 - HCR Group

The Environmental Software Directory is Now Free

Donley Technology's popular Environmental Software Directory and Safety Software Directory are now available online at no cost. - March 25, 2010 - Donley Technology

Minto Communities Sets New Standard for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Resource Conservation

Minto Communities, South Florida’s premier community developer and homebuilder has announced that its newest community, Cascada at Monterra, located in Cooper City, will set a new standard for energy efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation. Introduced under their mintoblueSM... - March 25, 2010 - Minto Communities

Crown Global Assets Will Celebrate Earth Day at the Office and Will Start a New Campaign

To celebrate the 10th year Anniversary of Earth Day, Crown Global Assets have just started a campaign to mobilize their employees and their families in fighting global warming at home and at the office. - March 25, 2010 - results

Local Car Wash Offers Environmentally Friendly Fundraiser Options

Lake Forest based car wash seeks to educate Orange County schools and charities about the environmental risks of traditional car wash fundraisers and safe alternatives. - March 25, 2010 - Bake Hand Car Wash

Irvine BMW Introduces New Concept 5 Series Active Hybrid

Southern California BMW dealer delighted about the concept of future-oriented full-hybrid model coming to Orange County dealership - March 24, 2010 - Irvine BMW

Environmental Communications Workshop Offered in Nashville

Calling all natural resource managers, watershed organizations, waterkeepers, and land trusts. The Cumberland River Compact will host a hands-on environmental communication workshop designed just for you in Nashville on April 27th, 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. - March 24, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC

EOS Remediation Wins an EBJ Award for EAS

EBJ Honors Outstanding Environmental Firms with 2009 Business Achievement: Technology Merit Award - March 24, 2010 - EOS Remediation, LLC

Le Meridien Goes Dark

Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Irvine BMW and Irvine MINI Continuing Giant Efforts to Clean Up Area Beaches

Orange County dealership enters team into Rockwater 2010 relay race - March 23, 2010 - Irvine BMW

Eco Meets the 21st Century

Free Reuse widgets and loads of websites to help reduce the demand on your pocket as well as the environment. - March 23, 2010 - Vyouz Ltd

Delhi Pedals for the Planet - Over 100 Cyclists Express Commitment and Solidarity for Earth Hour 2010

WWF India today organized the ‘Earth Hour Cyclothon’ at the BRT corridor in New Delhi. Hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists demonstrated solidarity & support for Earth Hour 2010. The cyclists hailing from diverse backgrounds like corporates, colleges and schools gave their day an early... - March 22, 2010 - Earth Hour

Stanly County Receives Award for Yadkin Fight

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have received a 2009 Governor’s Conservation Award from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. The award specifically recognizes Stanly County for environmental protection leadership in its opposition to Alcoa’s (APGI) efforts to obtain a new... - March 21, 2010 - Stanly County