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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Leela Foundation Initiates Yamuna Cleaning Drive on March 21st, 2010
With the cooperation of over 200 volunteers, the NGO has also taken up the responsibility to educate slum inhabitants about "how important is it to keep the river clean and tidy." - March 21, 2010 - Leela Foundation
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Northeast U.S. After Flooding
EMLab P&K has increased mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in the flooded areas in the Northeast. - March 20, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Ho Tram Intensifies Green Campaign
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa launches its Plant a Tree Program allowing their guests to get involved in making their surroundings green. - March 20, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
FirstEnvironmental.com Redesigned and Ready to Respond
Established in 1997, First Environmental Nationwide is a self-performing industrial and environmental cleaning contractor. - March 19, 2010 - First Environmental Nationwide, Inc.
Stationery Industry Veteran Launches Eco-Friendly Fashion Stationery
Marianne Cook blends 30 years of stationery buying experience with her drive to build a better planet to create fashionable stationery and desk accessories made from recycled paper - March 19, 2010 - Green Stationery Inc
ElectraTherm's Green Machine Unveiled in the Midwest
Heat-to-power generator captures large untapped energy source in the industrial Midwest. - March 19, 2010 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. Appoints William (Bill) Stack as Deputy Director of Programs
The Center for Watershed Protection, Inc., based in Ellicott City, MD, is proud to announce their newest staff member, William (Bill) Stack, who will be the new Deputy Director of Programs. He has worked for over 33 years in the watershed management and restoration field. Bill has been with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works where he retired as Chief of the Surface Water Management Division. - March 18, 2010 - Center for Watershed Protection
Greystar Participates in World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour 2010
On Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8:30 p.m. local time, Greystar will be taking part in what promises to be an amazing and inspiring event in the campaign against climate change: Earth Hour. Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour asks individuals, businesses, government leaders and others... - March 17, 2010 - Greystar
SolarOne® Delivers Emergency Security Assistance to Partners-In-Health for Relief Efforts in Haiti
SolarOne Solutions has responded to an emergency request for lighting from the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for Haiti. By working with its customers to redirect completed orders, SolarOne was able to provide aid to the earthquake-stricken island with a swift lighting solution. The new... - March 17, 2010 - SolarOne Solutions LLC
Companies West Group Inc. Acquires Rights to New Extraction Process to be Used to Recover Agricultural Oil and Nickel
Companies West Group Inc. (FRANKFURT: A38) has acquired the right to use a unique patented extraction process that will be used to remove oil from a clay- and nickel-based food manufacturing bi-product. - March 17, 2010 - Companies West Group
Companies West Group Inc. Implements New Initiatives to Fund Long Term Renewable Energy Solutions
Companies West Group Inc. (FRANKFURT: A38) continues to exploit diverse natural energy resources to fund the company's long term goal of providing alternative energy solutions. - March 17, 2010 - Companies West Group
Unique Company Offers Green Products That Help the Global Community and Families
An innovative company, NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC, is taking a bold step to create a sustainable and compassionate world by combining fair-trade, hand-made, eco-friendly and organic products with charitable opportunities. NouvelleVie—which means “new life” in... - March 16, 2010 - NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
FDNY Upgrades to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as Their Standard Level A Suit
Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) has chosen to upgrade to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as their standard Level A, fully encapsulated personal protective ensemble. - March 14, 2010 - Trellchem
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Aquentium Announces Signing of Power Purchase Agreement in China
Aquentium, Inc. (OTCBB: AQNM) has announced that the company has signed a power purchase agreement to provide electricity to a municipality in the Shandong Province of China from the conversion of waste-to-energy. One of the most serious issues facing urbanized areas today is development of... - March 12, 2010 - Aquentium
Local Chicago Group Celebrates ZDay, a Global Awareness Event
On Saturday, March 13th, 10AM in the Edgewater neighborhood, supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will present a free event open to the community in honor of Zeitgeist Day 2010 (shortened: ZDay). ZDay is an annual day of global action, occurring yearly in the month of March, designed to explore the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and a proposed solution. - March 12, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2010 Re-Entry Plan for BREITLING-BURR #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, plans to begin re-entry of the BREITLING-BURR #1, the first well prospect in its newly-formed Gulf Coast exploration initiative. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 360 acres onshore in... - March 11, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces to provide Green options that can save 35%-50% on energy. This breakthrough technology for building energy efficient buildings that are cost competitive with conventional construction. - March 11, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Recent Survey of Over 400 Chinese Youth Indicates Desire for a Healthier, More Environmentally-Conscious Lifestyle
Two Shanghai-based organizations - the sustainability consultancy Greennovate and the youth-insights group enovate – cooperated to gather insights into the minds of China’s socially aware, progressive youth. This is the first nation-wide survey of youth attitudes towards environmental... - March 11, 2010 - enovate
Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your... - March 10, 2010 - Green Key Global
Green Education Foundation Launches 10,000 Gardens Earth Day Event
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to plant gardens on Earth Day 2010. - March 10, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Environmental Message Testing Service Enters Private Beta
Water Words That Work, LLC is accepting requests from nature protection and pollution control organizations to participate in the beta testing round of the Due Diligence Test Panel, our new environmental message testing service. Water Words That Work, LLC is developing the service to help their... - March 10, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Worldwide Consumed 75 Million Tons of Woody Biomass for Energy in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp and paper industry has substantially increased its use of woody biomass for energy the past few years, which has consequently reduced dependence on fossil fuels, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since 2006, energy generated from biomass has gone up over 50%, last year accounting for 18% of the total energy consumption by this industry sector. - March 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Website Helps Brand Managers Tackle Retail Sustainability Requirements
A new website launched today will help brand managers respond to retailers’ sustainability requirements. The website has white papers, tools, a free on-line calculator for Walmart's Supplier Sustainability Assessment, and a blog. - March 08, 2010 - Five Winds International
CJP Announces 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme in India from September 20-24, 2010
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is happy to announce the 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP10) in India from September 20-24, 2010. CJP has the privilege to provide the most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide. - March 07, 2010 - Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
Water Treatment Products in USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Brazil
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the markets for water treatment products in some selected countries. We make available the following brand-new market analyses Water Treatment Products - USA Water Treatment Products - Canada Water... - March 07, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services