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Retensa Green Grant: Free Service Grants for Green Organizations

Announcing the launch of the Retensa Green Grant, an initiative designed to advance environmentally responsible organizations by creating exceptional work environments. - February 24, 2010 - Retensa, LLC

VMAC Business Group (VMAC) to Hold Energy Optimization Workshop on 17th & 18th March 2010 at Shanghai

Energy Optimization Workshop will expose the best ways to save energy and reduce cost, from within your organisation - February 24, 2010 - VMAC Business Group

VMAC Business Group (VMAC) to Hold Emissions Reduction Workshop on 15th & 16th March 2010 at Shanghai

VMAC's Emissions Reduction Workshop will update you on the latest developments in emissions reduction methodologies and technologies which are effective yet cost-efficient - February 24, 2010 - VMAC Business Group

The Guardian Rates Joint Pocketweb and Volvo Solution as Top 4 Green iPhone App

CO2 tracker "Commute Greener!" rated high for feature richness and clever social networking aspects. - February 23, 2010 - Pocketweb

NOAA Improves Forecasts for Coastal Flood Impacts in Maine and New Hampshire

NOAA’s National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, created a new way to allow first responders to know the dangerous impacts of coastal flooding and make quicker, more accurate decisions to save life and property. The “Coastal Flood Nomogram,” a new experimental forecast technique... - February 22, 2010 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The Strouse Corporation Selected as Converter for 3M’s New Division

The Strouse Corporation is a proud distributor and converter of 3M's Renewable Energy Division (RED) products which include Solar Acrylic Foam Tape (SAFT) and 3M Specialty Films. These, and other RED products, are designed to enhance performance and quality within the renewable energy industry while reducing costs. - February 22, 2010 - The Strouse Corporation

Radon Tee Travels to London with ProTen Services

The Reduce Radon Tee appeared at the Sustainable Development conference held in London this week, to raise awareness of radon gas and encourage action to be taken. - February 21, 2010 - ProTen Services

Rentricity Presents to National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) at Winter Committee Conference

“How Water and Wastewater Utilities Could Generate Energy from Excess Pressure & Flows” - February 20, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.

South Jersey Land and Water Trust - South Jersey Nature Group to Ramp Up Awareness Efforts

The South Jersey Land and Water Trust has awarded a contract to Water Words That Work, LLC to develop the organization's first-ever comprehensive marketing and communications strategy. The company will help the Trust determine how to best raise awareness about the its work and promote opportunities... - February 20, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC

Breitling Oil and Gas Commences Drilling Operations on Its BREITLING-STAR #1 Well; Utilizes New Technologies

Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced today that drilling operations have begun on its BREITLING-STAR #1 well. Utilizing a 2,000 horsepower drilling rig from Felderholff Brothers Drilling Company, Breitling has commenced drilling its... - February 19, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas

David Steiner, CEO of Waste Management, Talks About Extracting Value from Waste on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss”

David Steiner, CEO of Waste Management was interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss on January 10, 2010 about how Waste Management has reinvented itself to focus on creating value from waste. Steiner relates how waste is no longer something to be discarded, but should be used as a resource and a fuel for energy generation, “helping the environment and driving profitability.” Steiner also talks about his primary roles as a CEO which are “changing and maintaining the (corporate) culture.” - February 19, 2010 - Reissource, LLC

Biodegradable Sunscreens Get Bluer, and Greener: Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff® Transitions to 100% Recyclable Pump

Reef Safe SunCare by Beach Buff® transitions to 100% recyclable pump. - February 19, 2010 - Tropical Seas, Inc.

Dr. Alan Blumberg Featured on National Geographic February 18, 10PM

This Thursday, February 18th at 10PM EST, Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will participate in the National Geographic Channel Program entitled “Naked Science.” The program chronicles scientific investigations into several of the biggest mysteries of our time. It is... - February 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Washington State University is Taking Steps to Provide Food Security in a Changing Environment

Climate change is real and the nature of the political sphere does not allow for the magnitude of adjustments necessary to curb the inevitable effects. The best option to mitigate the impending consequences of climate change is through research universities, such as Washington State University. As a land-grant institution with a strong research base in agriculture, WSU is already taking steps towards mitigating future food security and water availability problems. - February 17, 2010 - Washington State University

First Carbon's GreenCitizens.net Launches "Green Business," an Online Directory for Companies Operating Anywhere in the World of Green

GreenCitizens.net, a first of its kind Green Networking Platform on the World Wide Web has officially launched “Green Business”, a free of cost online directory for organizations operating anywhere in the world of Green - Energy, Environment, Carbon, Sustainability or Climate Change. - February 17, 2010 - First Carbon

Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green

Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital

Acoustiblok® Corporation Combines Acoustifence® and Earth/Foliage Berm to Reduce Outdoor Noise Pollution

Adding just a six-foot high Acoustifence to the berm not only drastically increases the berm’s blocking protection, it eliminates the real problem of the sound reflecting off the foliage and into those outdoor spaces that are meant to be serene. Thanks to its limp and heavy composition, Acoustifence also produces far less noise reflection than solid barriers. - February 16, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Institute Identifies Eagles Poisoned by Lead

Four bald eagles admitted for treatment at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) over a two-month period, have been confirmed suffering from lead poisoning. The birds were found in different locations of south central Alberta. All four eagles have died. - February 13, 2010 - Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

DiMora Develops First Production Electric Jet Ski

Creator of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 automobile goes green on the water - February 12, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar

NewsOK Weatherwatch iPhone Application Launches in Time for Okalahoma Severe Weather Storms

New iPhone Application, NewsOK weatherwatch, Provides Vital Weather Information. - February 12, 2010 - Weather Decision Technologies

Got Wildlife? LLC Lands Contract with Spinnaker Management

Got Wildlife? LLC receives another commercial contract. - February 12, 2010 - Got Wildlife? LLC

Maui Whale Festival to Feature Tropical Seas' Reef Safe Sunscreens

World's first truly biodegradable lotions showcased at three key festival events. - February 12, 2010 - Tropical Seas, Inc.

Peter Cennamo, President of Trumatech, to Launch New Interactive Website

Leader in environmental technology systems announces new website. - February 12, 2010 - Trumatech

ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA Earns a "Top Nonprofit" Ranking by Philanthropedia

A group of 139 experts rate ICLEI USA among the top five nonprofits having an impact on climate change. - February 12, 2010 - ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA

Discount Cab Headquarters Heads Off the Energy Grid

Arizona Cab Company, Known for the Largest Hybrid Cab Fleet in the Nation, Installs Solar Panels on Its Glendale Headquarters, Reducing CO2 Emissions by 377 Tons the First Year. - February 12, 2010 - Discount Cab

Casey Container Corp. (SWDE-OTCBB) Acquires Rights to New EcoPure™ Technology, Offers Biodegradable Plastic Containers to Food, Beverage, Pharma Industries

Casey Container Corp. announces name change from Sawadee Ventures, Inc, and adds three new board members to open its first U.S. plant in 2010. - February 11, 2010 - Casey Container Corp.

Global Supply Chain, Carbon Footprint Reduction Message Delivered by Atlanta Sustainability Firm, Bellwether Services

Sustainability, Purchasing, Supply Chain Champion presents Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Management solutions to multi-national audience. - February 11, 2010 - Bellwether Services

Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Looks at Outdoor Excursions

In experiencing a severe economic downturn in almost every aspect of our society one would think that might stop people from traveling. But this is not the case. People are more interested now than ever in finding the best and most affordable vacations including the best in outdoor excursions. - February 10, 2010 - Insight HD

Softwood Sawlog Prices in Brazil in 4Q/09 Were Down 11% from Their Peak in 2008 Because of Weak Export Lumber Markets, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly

Lumber exports from Brazil have fallen 45% in two years, resulting in reduced demand for sawlogs and lower log prices. In the 4Q/09, pine sawlog prices were down 11% from their peak in 2008, but were still over 300% higher than six years ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly - February 10, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

Bay of Fundy Joins Olympic Spotlight at Atlantic Canada House

Bay of Fundy Showcases New7Wonders of Nature at the Olympics - February 10, 2010 - Bay of Fundy Tourism

IRN Sends Its First Container for Haiti Relief: Mattresses, Water, and Medical Supplies Shipped to Port au Prince

IRN shipped the first of what will be many containers of relief supplies to nonprofit partner Food for the Poor to support Haiti relief efforts. The load of mattresses, bottled water, and medical supplies will arrive in Haiti during the week of February 8. - February 08, 2010 - The Institution Recycling Network

AeroTech Turbines Declares Retech 2010 a Success

AeroTech Turbines Inc.’s management team left Retech 2010 at the Washington Convention Center with a sense of growing enthusiasm over the prospects for the global wind energy industry over the next few years. “I was especially pleased to see the prominence and attention this form of... - February 08, 2010 - AeroTech Turbines Inc

Asset LifeCycle Receives ISP 14001:2004 Certification, Illustrating Their Current and Future Commitment to Minimizing Environmental Impact

ALC is leading the way for responsible recycling as one of the first electronics recycling companies in Kansas to achieve the ISO 14001:2004 accreditation. - February 07, 2010 - Asset LifeCycle

San Francisco Conservation Groups Collaborate and Hold Events to Save Sharks

New shark conservation efforts to be unveiled this weekend at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival and the Sharks in the Park celebration in Chinatown - February 07, 2010 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)

Water Treatment Products in Asia – China, India, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the markets for water treatment products in Asia. They make available the following brand-new market analyses. Water Treatment Products - China Water Treatment Products - India Water Treatment Products -... - February 06, 2010 - Global Research & Data Services

Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Growing Fast, Now in 25 States

With the addition of an Illinois franchise, Pro Energy Consultants now has a presence in half of the nation’s states. The company says this is a remarkable accomplishment since it’s only been awarding franchises for 15 months. - February 06, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants

Trying to Catch the Wind, The Green Leaf Inn Wind Turbine is on Site and Almost on Line

The Green Leaf Inn took delivery on December 29, 2009 of an Endurance E-3120 wind turbine. In a few weeks, when the weather allows, installation of what might be the largest privately owned wind turbine in the United States will be complete. - February 06, 2010 - The Green Leaf Inn

SolarBullet Campaign Energized by Meeting with Route Representatives

Organizers of the Arizona campaign to build a high-speed solar-powered bullet train between Tucson and Phoenix held a very constructive roundtable with more than a dozen representatives from city, county and state agencies along the route last week. Hosted by the cities of Casa Grande and Eloy, participants previewed the public awareness campaign soon to be launched by solarbullet.org and covered the practical steps to keep this project on track. - February 05, 2010 - SolarBullet.org

Pro Energy Consultants’ Home Energy Audit Featured on CBS' “The Early Show”

Homeowners learned the benefits of a home energy audit during a Jan. 21 segment on CBS’ “The Early Show.” The segment featured Mark Cannella, of Pro Energy Consultants, who conducted an energy audit on a Pittsburgh home. - February 05, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants

Boyce & Isley Sponsors 2010 Neuse Riverkeeper Film Festival

Boyce & Isley, PLLC (www.boyceisley.com) has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the 2010 Neuse Riverkeeper Film Festival. The festival is an annual event hosted by the Neuse River Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of water quality in the Neuse River basin. - February 05, 2010 - Boyce & Isley, PLLC

Chick Packaging Produces Custom-Built Transport Containers for FedEx Express for Giant Pandas Journey to China

Chick Companies, Inc., a leading global provider of packaging and manufacturing logistics solutions, has produced custom-built transport containers for FedEx Express to transport two giant pandas from the United States to China. Working in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in... - February 04, 2010 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.

Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice Coalition Announcement

Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations that wholeheartedly supports renewable fuels but vehemently opposes product mandates that manipulate our free market system and increase fuel costs for Iowans. - February 04, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice

Historic Bendix Brand Reintroduced on Efficient Household Appliances

Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available... - February 03, 2010 - Thor Appliance Company

EV-Charge America Launches Global Charge Net™ Smart Grid Enabled EV Charging Stations, Integrated with GridPoint, Inc.’s Smart Charging Software

EV-Charge America, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, utilizing GridPoint, Inc.’s smart grid application software, today announced an integrated smart grid enabled EV charging station solution for electric vehicles being rolled out globally on the new Charge Net™ multiple vehicle platform. - February 03, 2010 - EV-Charge America

Green Collar Association Research Director Says Copenhagen a Success

Green Collar Association’s January newsletter features an article by Director of Research and Communications, Dr. Michael O. Dayan, explaining his optimism about the climate conference in Copenhagen. - February 03, 2010 - Green Collar Association

The Wright Scoop Launches Green Industry Communications Course

Richmond based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized contributing writer and communications specialist, has launched a ‘for credit’ college level course based on her book, The ABCs of Green Industry Communications: assess, brand & communicate. To review or order, link to web site http://www.lulu.com/content/6083320. - February 03, 2010 - The Wright Scoop