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Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominiums Goes Green
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominium developers adopt environmentally-conscious construction strategies and a commitment to the economic and social benefits of sustainability, ecological preservation and energy conservation. - December 17, 2009 - House of Code, Inc.
Travelocity Recognizes Green Key Global Membership in Green Hotel Directory
Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”), and Travelocity have partnered to recognize “green” hotels and resorts. Travelocity, the popular online travel website, will include Green Key members in its Green Hotel Directory;... - December 17, 2009 - Green Key Global
Penguin Fingerprinting | ZSL London Zoo Researchers Work with Scientists to Develop New Penguin DNA Profiling Technique
Penguins’ DNA is being used for the first time to study how they migrate between colonies. - December 17, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Dynaflow Receives Department of Energy SBIR for New System to Extract Oil from Algae
Dynaflow, Inc.®, a leader in R&D services and products in fluid dynamics and applied sciences, today announced that it has been awarded a Department of Energy (DOE) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop and demonstrate a new system to extract oil from... - December 16, 2009 - Dynaflow, Inc
Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA
Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009 - ACCA
End the Year on a Green Note: Win New Eco-Friendly Eyewear, Airwear Lenses Offers Chance to Save Some Money and Get New Year Started Off Right
Holiday parties, gift shopping and spending time with family are at the top of most people’s to-do lists this month. Getting to the eye doctor and picking out new eyewear are not. However, with all the shopping and spending going on, Essilor, the leading manufacturer of optical lenses in the... - December 14, 2009 - Essilor USA
Sustainable Harvest International to Hold First Beekeeping Workshop in Honduras - Natural Pest Control and Organic Fertilizer Techniques Taught
One of the first things you notice about Piedras Negras is the coffee. It blankets the steep mountainsides of this remote, mist-covered village in Honduras, where road access is difficult and land ownership nearly nonexistent. The second thing you notice about this community is the people, who are... - December 13, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Brighter Planet Announces Copenhagen Care Package
Environmental company plans to support clean energy advocates in Copenhagen - December 13, 2009 - Brighter Planet
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes US Green Building Council Represented by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the US Green Building Council as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness - December 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Verde Biofuel Building One-of-a-Kind Mobile "Seed to Fuel" Biodiesel Processor
North Carolina's traditional tobacco farms are switching to other crops, so the state’s Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, has initiated a program to educate farmers on the ins-and-outs of biodiesel manufacturing, anticipating producers will be growing more oilseeds in the future. Southeastern Community College will be using a mobile biodiesel processor built by Jerome, Arizona-based Verde Biofuel for this program. - December 12, 2009 - Verde Biofuel
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Exopolitics Denmark Attends Alternative Climate Summit: Screening of Videos About Suppressed and Exotic Technologies
Event: Screening of Steven Greer videos during the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen (COP15). - December 11, 2009 - Exopolitics Denmark
A Greener Greystar Participates in Phoenix Adopt-A-Street Program
Greystar Real Estate Partners announced, today, their participation in the Adopt-A-Street program. Phoenix’s Adopt-A-Street program provides businesses and concerned citizens the opportunity to adopt sections of streets in or near their communities. The purpose of the program is to reduce... - December 11, 2009 - Greystar
One, Two, Three, ‘Paw?’ | Zsl London Zoo Counts Animals in Annual Stocktake.
The first week back to work after Christmas is always hectic, but count yourself lucky you’re not a ZSL London Zoo keeper this January. - December 11, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Volvo Group and Innovative AUS/NZ Start-Up Pocketweb to Fight Climate Change
CO2 tracker “Commute Greener!” for mobile phones helps to reduce carbon footprint of commuters. - December 10, 2009 - Pocketweb
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Collaborates with the North American Association for Environmental Education
Story collaboration with the NAAEE as Content Advisor on Environmental Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
TakingITGlobal Showcases Tread Lightly at UN Climate Conference
Exhibit to showcase climate change education and engagement program - December 10, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI
Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009 - ACCA
What’s Healthy and “Green”? The Newly Opened Anamaya Boutique Hotel and Health Resort.
“Health” is important at the Anamaya Resort. That’s why Anamaya focuses on treating the well-being of the Mind, Body & Spirit of their visitors, as well as the health of the planet it makes its home on. Opening its doors for business on December 20th, Anamaya Resort is the... - December 08, 2009 - Anamaya Resort
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Pedego Offers Electric Bikes for Christmas
This Christmas, That Bike Under the Tree Belongs to You. Electric bikes reopen the fun of bicycling to many. - December 05, 2009 - Pedego Electric Bikes
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Interviews with Greg Norman
Greg Norman was interviewed as part of a program on environmental concerns in the building of golf courses and will appear as Part of the Public Television Series. - December 05, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Local Consignment Shop Startup Uses Green Materials for Its "Recycled Clothing" Shop
A Real Find Design – A family consignment shop in Battle Ground Washington is now under construction, and its owners are looking to green or recycled products wherever they can. Store co-owner Travis Wolfe comments, “We are excited about the consignment/resale model and look forward to... - December 05, 2009 - A Real Find Design Family Consignment
GDS International Talks with Bank of America on Consumer Scam
Ron Green has recently spoken out on his current role as SVP of Customer Solutions for Bank of America (BOA) for GDS International’s Meettheboss TV. Cyber crime is relatively new, but has now grown exponentially. It is an ongoing issue for financial institutions and with the Bank of America... - December 04, 2009 - GDS International
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor on Architectural and Energy Issues for Educational Awareness. - December 03, 2009 - InsightsSeries
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
New Green Building Report Focuses on the Role of Water, Rainwater Harvesting in Sustainable Design and Construction
New report notes that the bulk of building projects in the U.S. miss out on one of the most potentially significant water conservation opportunities: rainwater catchment and reuse. - December 02, 2009 - Watertronics
PHPR Ltd: Edinburgh PR Agency Demonstrates Exceptional Environmental Performance in Scotland
Edinburgh-based PHPR Ltd, an on and offline PR agency, has been recognised for "demonstrating exceptional environmental performance" at the VIBES 2009 awards, Scotland's top environmental awards for business. - December 02, 2009 - PHPR Ltd
No Time for Monkeying Around – 350’s the Limit, World’s Zoos Unite Over Climate Change
Zoos and aquariums will become the last places on Earth to see species such as polar bears and coral if climate change negotiations fail at Copenhagen, warns the global zoo community. - December 02, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Return of the Rhino | Nepal Winning War Against Poachers
Nepal’s greater one-horned rhino population is on the road to recovery, following almost a decade of steep decline caused by poaching. - November 30, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
God’s Green America and Kimberly Parry Organics Partner on Natural Skin Care
God’s Green America announced today a partnership with Kimberly Parry Organics as a featured product of God’s Green Home, a division of God’s Green America. - November 26, 2009 - God's Green America
Radisson LAX Hotel Achieves Green Seal’s Silver Certification
Radisson LAX becomes 4th hotel in California to achieve Green Seal's Certification. - November 26, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
ecoShuttle Partner Up with Green Drop Garage to Go Veggie
ecoShuttle gets a little greener converting their first bus to SVO - November 25, 2009 - ecoShuttle
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Online Media Partner for IYCN’s Agents of Change (AOC) Program
GreenCitizens.net, a recently launched web portal with the purpose of generating climate change related awareness among the masses, has signed up as the online media partner for Indian Youth Climate Network’s Agents of Change (AOC) Program. - November 25, 2009 - First Carbon
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
HomeTronics Solar and Velux
HomeTronics is now a Five Star Velux Dealer. - November 24, 2009 - EcoTronics, LLC
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
Green Collar Association Sets Out the Green Workforce Preparedness Initiative
Environmental clearinghouse, Green Collar Association deploys an initiative to fortify North America's spot in the worldwide green market. - November 23, 2009 - Green Collar Association
The Future of Energy: Exploring Our Options
A new study is set to begin soon which will provide results and consequences of various forms of electric power generation. - November 22, 2009 - OSA, Inc.
Go Green InStages Introduces the Go Compostable Green Event Tableware Kit
Organizing a Green Event is Now Easier with the Go Compostable Green Tableware Kit. Environmentally friendly tableware products for your next company meeting, party, school function or holiday event. - November 21, 2009 - Go Green InStages
New Aquaponics Book Explores Emerging Industry
The Aquaponics Guidebook provides an interactive tour of aquaponics, a way to grow fish and vegetables in a soil-less, recirculating water system. - November 20, 2009 - Sustainable Design Group
Carbon Accounting - Building the Case for a Green Work Place
An environmentally friendly office is not hard to achieve says ACCA (the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants) today as it offers ten practical tips for a sustainable workplace as part of its drive towards carbon accounting. - November 20, 2009 - ACCA
First Announcement of the 6th International Geothermal Conference Now Published
The International Geothermal Conference will take place in Freiburg/ Germany on May 19-20, 2010 for the sixth time. The recently published first announcement introduces the main topics of the Conference programme and offers discounted registration rates. - November 20, 2009 - enerchange
QA Graphics’ Energy Dashboard Wins Readers’ Choice Award
QA Graphics is proud to announce that their product, the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, has won Environmental Design and Construction (ED+C) and Sustainable Facility magazines’ 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual Readers’ Choice Awards is an online contest organized... - November 19, 2009 - QA Graphics
God’s Green Africa Partners with Republic of Benin
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, today announced its partnership with The Republic of Benin to unite resources of the West with the imminent local needs of health, agriculture, housing and education. This multi-faceted initiative will provide a template for... - November 19, 2009 - God's Green America
SustainUS Agents of Change Awarded Grant to Send Youth Delegates to Copenhagen
Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Fight Climate Change - November 18, 2009 - Brighter Planet
"Crush Global Warming" with Personalized Music Video
Nonprofit ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education Rocks Social Media to Help Youth Declare Energy Independence - November 18, 2009 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Would You Put Your "Healthy" Lunch in a Toxic Container? GreenSmart Has the Bag for You
GreenSmart, a global brand of eco-friendly bags and cases, takes “brown-bagging it” to a new level. The same lab-tested, non-toxic Neogreene that revolutionized computer transport and storage now does the same for food with GreenSmart’s new lunch bags. These stylish, colorful bags... - November 18, 2009 - GreenSmart
Flying Moose Meets Green Technology in Cool Videos - Green Industry Clients Needs Reclaimed as Entertaining Education for All
Green is cool but its specifics can be technically hard to grasp why. Video production storytelling experts Flying Moose Pictures, helps three (3) green technology companies tap into their own power. - November 18, 2009 - trU Power Coaching