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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
Georgia-Pacific Professional Named Core Committee Member for Information-Based Labeling Initiative
ISSA and Ecoform to Develop Cleaning Industry Environmental Labeling System - November 18, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
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
Ajay Jain – Director of "Hoswin Incinerator" Indore Awarded "Business Excellence Award 2009" at Bangkok
Ajay Jain, Director of “Hoswin Incinerator Pvt. Ltd.” ( Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility CBWTF ) Indore, has been awarded “World Economic Development Award for Business Excellence 2009”. Mr. Jain is an environmentalist and has excelled in the field of Biomedical waste management and is active director of Hoswin Incinerator Pvt. Ltd. which is leading company in biomedical waste management in India. - November 17, 2009 - ecopro
Alchemilla Ultra-Pure Skin Care Becomes a Corporate Member of United Plant Savers Organization
In their pursuit of helping to conserve and cultivate endangered medicinal plant species, Alchemilla, an organic skin care manufacturer from Oregon, has recently joined other equally fervent companies in becoming a Corporate Member of United Plant Savers. United Plant Savers (UpS) is a... - November 14, 2009 - Alchemilla Ultra-Pure Skin Care
Ecobliss Makes a Strong Case for Sustainability in the World of Entertainment
Ecobliss aligns efforts with organizations committed to conducting socially responsible business. They encourage a cutting-edge collaboration between diverse communities and eco-consciousness. Regina Cramer, Director of Special Program Development, works to advance environmental leadership programs designed to support event productions that make a positive impact on society. - November 14, 2009 - Ecobliss
Cape Coral Renewable Energy Company Introduces New Solar Powered Air Conditioning Product
Cape Coral solar energy company, Fafco Solar, debuts new solar powered air conditioning product at Charlotte County Energy Conference. - November 14, 2009 - Fafco Solar Energy
“The Economic Report” Show to Feature BioHitech America, LLC
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that BioHitech America will be featured in an upcoming episode as part of the show’s Environmental Impact Series: Leading Developments in Environmental Waste Services for the 21st Century. You've just dined out and enjoyed a... - November 14, 2009 - The Economic Report
Reincarnation Exhibit Recycling Program - Evo Exhibits
The Evo Element Reincarnation Exhibit Program is designed to reduce the volume of retired exhibit materials reaching landfills. - November 12, 2009 - Evo Exhibits
With the Upcoming Holidays, OrientalPearls.net Launches a Campaign for Green Gift Giving
The environment needs champions from all possible corners. OrientalPearls.net, a leading wholesaler of cultured pearls and customized pearl jewelry, has launched a campaign and is spreading the news about green pearls. - November 12, 2009 - orientalpearls.net
ETCorp Brings Award Winning Pollution Response Technology to the US
ETCorp have been invited by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to bring their award winning pollution response technology to San Francisco. The ground breaking Western Australian system will enable the USEPA to monitor air quality levels in-line with new greenhouse gas reporting legislation effective January 2010. - November 12, 2009 - ETCorp
Radisson LAX to Participate in 12th Annual National Recycling Campaign
Guests and employees of Radisson LAX Hotel are encouraged to take the pledge to recycle more on America Recycles Day. - November 12, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
World’s Greenest Building Still Slated as Greenest with LEED-NC v3.0
Independence Station (www.worldsgreenestbuilding.com), a $15 million mixed-use development under construction in Independence, OR, is on track to become the World’s Greenest Building when it opens next year, partially based on projected points earned through LEED 2009 v3.0. The... - November 12, 2009 - Independence Station
NJ Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops Weekend
A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 15,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 11, 2009 - Williams Nursery
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
San Francisco Requests Bids for an Alternative to PG&E: Local Power-Assisted RFP Seeks New 51% Green Power Supply for Residents & Businesses, 360 MW of Local Green Power
A Major Local Power Inc. Milestone: Following Marin, SF Releases Long-Awaited Request For Proposals (RFP) to Solicit Bids from a New Power Service Supplier to Provide Residents and Businesses Dramatically Greener Power, Build 360 MW of Local Green Power Facilities Starting in 2010. - November 09, 2009 - Local Power LLC
Elite Helicopter Tours Donates Free Tour
Elite Helicopter Tours, a Los Angeles based helicopter tour company, is dedicated to contributing back to society in any many ways. Most recently they have made a charitable contribution to Wildlife Waystation, a non-profit animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the Angeles National Forest,... - November 07, 2009 - Elite Helicopter Tours
Quincy Business, Prism Energy Services, Saving the Environment One Cubical at a Time
Prism Energy Services is relocating to a new, green office space at 1150 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA. ”Being Seen As Green” continues to be the forefront of Prism Energy Service’s mission, and this move is no exception. By creating environmentally friendly office surroundings, Prism will be keeping over 3000 pounds of waste from entering landfills and polluting the environment. - November 07, 2009 - Prism Energy Services
Multiple Carrier Shipping Software Introduces Automatic Rate Shopping for Date Certain Deliveries
Harvey Software announces CPS Smart RateBots™ for the Computerized Parcel System (CPS™) multi-carrier shipping software. CPS Smart RateBots give shippers real-time, best price control of time-guaranteed carrier services and can cut shipping costs by 8% to 30% or more. - November 06, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Biogas Market in Germany - a Brand-New Market Analysis
Germany has for long been the leader of the global biogas industry. The exceptional growth of the market has caused a boom and the future looks very bright for the German biogas industry. Global Research & Data Services published recently a market analysis about the biogas market in... - November 06, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
SharkSafe.org Adds Multilingual Support
Certification Program Uses Chinese and French Versions to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation. - November 04, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Utilities Are Invited to Shed Light on Energy Efficiency
Electric utilities across the country are invited to help bring consumers out of the dark about the importance of energy efficiency. Power companies can now provide easy access to information about their energy efficiency programs at no charge on www.ziptogreen.com, a new one-stop online resource... - November 04, 2009 - ZiptoGreen
Aggregate Industries Celebrates Green Star Certification at North Grafton Ready Mix Plant
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region celebrates the Green-Star Certification of its North Grafton Ready Mix plant in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The North Grafton Ready Mix Plant was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its Environmental Management System (EMS) as a... - November 04, 2009 - Aggregate Industries Northeast Region
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com Launches Customer Reviews from PowerReviews
Helps Make Shopping Easier for Consumers and Businesses - November 04, 2009 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
Small EPS Compactor
Hasswell Technologies, a manufacturer of solid waste size reduction machines from China, announced availability of small EPS compactors available to the world market. This newly developed Styrofoam compactor is an excellent option for size reduction of polystyrene foam, both packaging blocks and... - November 03, 2009 - Hasswell Technologies Ltd.