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Holistic Healer's Directory Announces Newest Member: Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association
Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association serves as a “seeker’s guide” to Sedona, Arizona. SMSA specializes in connecting spiritual seekers with metaphysical, spiritual practitioners and businesses to assist them with their journeys. - April 22, 2010 - CloudNine Marketing
Former Hughes Aide and World Recognized Environmentalist John Meier Releases Book for Earth Day
John Meier re-releases the book he wrote for the 1st Earth Day, Speaking for the Earth, for Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary so the environmental movement can look back at what has and hasn’t been done with environmental issues. - April 22, 2010 - Speaking For the Earth
Huper Optik USA Launches New Clear Security Film Line
Hüper Optik USA is now offering a Clear Shield Security Film in addition to its Ceramic 50 Shield 4 and 8-mil products. The Hüper Optik Clear Shield products will allow the company’s authorized dealers to provide solutions for those wanting to prevent damage from severe natural... - April 22, 2010 - Huper Optik USA
Help Bring Earth Day Back to Its Roots
Population Media Center encourages environmentalists to stop ignoring population - April 21, 2010 - Population Media Center
EarthBinder Announces Scholarship Program
Applications for EarthBinder Scholarship Program are now being accepted. Mr. Jeff Miller, President of EarthBinder announced today the launch of EarthBinder's Scholars, a scholarship program designed to support high school students in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area who display strong potential for... - April 21, 2010 - SpeedBinder
Jewelry Outlets Called to Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate all the beautiful natural things that come from the Earth including precious metals. Crazy4MoneyClips calls on jewelry stores to celebrate this day with discounts for Earth Conscious Patrons. - April 21, 2010 - Crazy4MoneyClips
David Strumeier Sr. Business Consultant of SIWS Announces Waste Gasification Plant
It’s a perfect storm of need and opportunity. - April 21, 2010 - Scorpion International Waste Solutions
Discount Cab Set to Break National Record for Cab Trips on Earth Day
Nation’s Largest Toyota Prius Fleet Will Donate $1 from Every Cab Ride to Homeward Bound. - April 20, 2010 - Discount Cab
PioMu Donates 1% of Earnings to the Planet
In time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the online store PioMu, which specializes on eco-friendly and non-toxic toys, announces that it is the first company from Puerto Rico to affiliate with the prestigious 1% for the Planet organization. - April 20, 2010 - PioMu
Surfspots-GPS Teams Global Oceans' Campaign with Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
WDCS expands Global Oceans’ Worldwide Conservation Campaign; Surfspots-GPS delivers a unique blend of hot breaking news, big-wave surfing sports coverage equally balanced with and devoted to an 'urgent call-to-action', we're raising the bar...Global Oceans' Worldwide Conservation Campaign. Educational awareness of the importance of preserving our global oceans, coastal beaches and precious marine life. Everyone can help, that's really the good news. - April 19, 2010 - Surfspots-GPS
EMLab P&K’s Virginia Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Supports Northeast with Mold and Bacteria Analysis
EMLab P&K has been serving Virginia and surrounding states for over 5 years. The Virginia lab offers mold and bacterial analysis. - April 18, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
LetterLogic, Inc. Using Hydrogen to Run Company Mail Trucks
Converting company trucks to a hyrdogen cell generator is just one of the many ways LetterLogic leads the way in strong environmental practices. - April 18, 2010 - LetterLogic, Inc.
Southwest Texas Water Resources Offers Testimony on Responsible Approach to Manage and Protect Edwards Aquifer
Rodney T. Smith, Ph.D., President of the Board of Managers of Southwest Texas Water Resources, LP (STWR) testified today before the Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee at the State Capitol. Rod Smith discussed with the Committee his team’s approach to managing the... - April 18, 2010 - Southwest Texas Water Resources, LP
GreenPowerSaverStore.com Launches the R3 Reuse, Reclaim, Recycle Program
GreenPowerSaverStore.com launches the R3 reuse, reclaim, recycle program online for consumers to coincide with Earth Day. In addition to offering energy-saving electronic products, GreenPowerSaverStore.com now offers a way to recycle those products. The R3 reuse, reclaim, recycle program offers a... - April 18, 2010 - Jasbr llc
Wood Fiber Price Trends Were Mixed in the US in the 1Q/2010; Up in the South and the Lake States, But Falling in the Northwest, Reports NAWFR
Wood fiber costs rose in the US South and in the Lake States during the 1Q because of improved pulp markets and a tight wood fiber supply. In Northwestern US, the picture was different, with reduced production of pulp and paper resulting in declining fiber consumption and lower prices for both wood chips and pulplogs, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 17, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wale Environmental Introduces New Preventive Maintenance Products: SPILL-MEDIC™ Absorbent Bio-Remedial Powder and SPILL-MEDIC™ Liquid
Wale Environmental recently introduced two new maintenance products: Spill-Medic™ Absorbent Bio-Remedial Powder and Spill-Medic™ Liquid. The Spill-Medic™ products are affordable and easy to apply because there is no mixing required. The formulas eliminate surface contamination... - April 17, 2010 - Wale Environmental
HoTram Beach Resort Encourages Participation on Its Earth Day Activities
HoTram Beach Resort showcases environment saving initiatives during Earth Day celebration. - April 17, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Custom Drapery and Curtain Manufacturer, Will be Planting Trees for Earth Day 2010 to Help Put an End to Global Warming
With the help of the Arbor Foundation, Factory Direct Drapes™ will support Green initiatives by planting a tree in American National Forests for every single order between April 16 th and Earth Day, April 22 nd. Since 1954, Factory Direct Drapes™ has been a leader in their industry,... - April 16, 2010 - Factory Direct Drapes
New Parking Lot Good for Business and Environment
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has built a new 14-space "green" parking lot in the Pineapple Grove Arts District. Consisting of pervious pavers, decorative LED lighting, and low-volume irrigation, the lot will provide more parking for nearby businesses while incorporating public art components. - April 16, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
GPS Based App "Green Travel Choice" Makes CO2 Reduction Simple for Responsible Travellers - Try It on Your iPhone Now
Pocketweb partners with leading environmental organizations to release a new green iPhone app, adding to its successful location-based mobile solutions. This initiative directly supports Ecotourism and Cleaner Climate projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. - April 15, 2010 - Pocketweb
Carbon Reduction Commitment – Deadline Has Passed, But Don’t Get Caught Out, Warns ACCA
Firms of all sizes need to get to grips with their carbon accounts and include the Government’s CRC in their future planning. - April 14, 2010 - ACCA
Global Lumber Markets Improved in Late 2009 with Prices Moving Upward in North America and the Nordic Countries, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan as the largest importer in Asia. - April 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Thermablok, Inc. Sponsors USF’s Award-Winning Noah Nothing House with Donation of Thermablok® Aerogel Insulating Material
Faced with a limited budget and a challenge to design an environmentally sound facility to replace the outgrown Noah Nothing Caring and Teaching House on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, University of South Florida (USF) design students chose to install Thermablok aerogel insulating... - April 13, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Be Truly You Encourages Consumers to Fall in Love with Their Tap
Be Truly You introduces a new glass water bottle featuring a water-tap design to inspire people to do away with plastic water bottles and take advantage of the clean, safe water available from their tap. - April 13, 2010 - Be Truly You
DriWater, Inc. Hires Debbra Stokes as Regional Manager
DriWater, Inc.,™ the worldwide manufacturer of DRiWATER Time-Release Water® for plants, shrubs and trees, is pleased to announce the hiring of Debbra Stokes as regional manager to sell DRiWATER’s patented water saving technology. - April 12, 2010 - DriWater, Inc.
Green Expectations, Green Collar Association’s March Newsletter, Features an Interview with Deborah Willig, Senior Communications Specialist at FedEx
The March issue of, Green Expectations, the Green Collar Association monthly newsletter features an in-depth interview with Deborah Willig, Senior Communications Specialist at FedEx. Willig is interviewed by Director of Research and Communications, Dr. Michael O. Dayan, who asks about her role as... - April 12, 2010 - Green Collar Association
DriWater, Inc. Releases New Product for Plant Maintenance: DRiWATER Thrive
DriWater, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their newest gel product for plant irrigation, DRiWATER Thrive. This new product will complement their patented product offerings of DRiWATER and DRiWATER Plus. - April 11, 2010 - DriWater, Inc.
Junari Join Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)
Junari are proud to announce that they have today been accepted as members of the Organisation for Responsible Businesses. - April 10, 2010 - Junari Ltd
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
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
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
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