Environment News
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Big Green Purse Blogger Diane MacEachern Joins RecycleBank.com as a "Live Green" Contributor
Diane MacEachern offers readers invaluable insight and tips for living and shopping 'green'- with the economy and upcoming holidays in mind- on RecycleBank.com. - November 01, 2009 - Big Green Purse
Almost 13 Tonnes of Used Batteries Collected in Nine Months
Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs, Hon. George Pullicino, has today visited one of the outlets participating in the National Battery Buster Campaign, which is managed by WasteServ Malta Ltd and sponsored and supported by FIMBank p.l.c. - November 01, 2009 - FIMBank
NAFA Salutes Paul Condran and the City of Culver for Their Outstanding Environmental Efforts
NAFA is proud of the work Association Members like Paul Condran are doing in helping fleets go green in very meaningful ways. - November 01, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Bay Area Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler Opens Virtual Showroom
Livermore's Wine Country Cabinets, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling contracting company in the San Francisco Bay Area has opened a virtual showroom on their new Web site. Customers can now browse their product catalogs online. - October 31, 2009 - Wine Country Cabinets
Celebrate the Habitats of Cold Spring Harbor at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, November 6, 2009, 6-8pm
Come celebrate the habitats of Cold Spring Harbor at the Cold Spring Harbor Library on November 6, 2009 from 6-8pm. Entertainment provided by Uppercut. All proceeds will go towards the programs at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. - October 31, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
NAFA Seeks Tax Credits for Fleets That Use Clean Fuel and Low-Emission Vehicles
NAFA Fleet Management Association is seeking tax credits on alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles to allow public service fleets the ability to do the right thing for the environment while remaining fiscally responsible. - October 31, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Cypher International Ltd. - Environmental Treatment Company’s President is Awarded the First Ever James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence in Global Marketing
In honor of the founder of this renowned institute, James H. Jarrett, F.C.Inst.M. and members who excel in the professional discipline of marketing at the world level, the institute has inaugurated the highly prestigious James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence by presenting it to Norm Burns,... - October 30, 2009 - Cypher International Ltd
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
Family Film From Salem Creek Productions, Inc. Entertains, Educates and Raises Money for Wildlife Projects
U'Bejani is a delightful family adventure film made in the wilds of Africa. With this new DVD release, Salem Creek Productions, Inc. is donating 50% of its profits from "U'Bejani" website sales to wildlife and conservation partners for various projects and education. - October 28, 2009 - Salem Creek Productions, Inc.
Lawless Entertainment Named as Worldwide Publishing, TV and Licensing Agent for Erik Daniel Shein Storyland Series of Books
Acclaimed writer/producer, Erik Daniel Shein, has named Lawless Entertainment as the worldwide agent for all media for his new 13 book collection entitled "Storyland". Each story features a beautiful holiday story for the entire family, featuring magnificent illustrations created by Lina Safar of Kiev Ukraine, veteran sales agent Richard Ellman’s IPG brokered the deal. - October 25, 2009 - sheinstoryland holdings LLC
Aquatic Weed Removal Made Easy - Easier and Faster Than Any Other Hand Tool
Justo Zarazua, a Pinconning man and retired tool designer, has invented an alternative to back-breaking aquatic weed removal methods; an affordable method to remove aquatic weeds safely and efficiently. The Weedgator™ is a five-foot long environmentally-friendly weed cutter that is easy to handle; weighing in at a mere two pounds. - October 25, 2009 - JZ Design
SAAW International Launches Meat Free Monday
Currently a number of campaigns have sprung up aimed at persuading governments around the world to declare every Monday a meat free day in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is meat production hugely carbon intensive but it is also responsible for 70% of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon rainforests, as trees are felled so that crops can be grown to feed livestock. - October 25, 2009 - Society for the Advancement of Animal Wellbeing
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Approved Monopole Inc’s Permashield Premium Permanent Anti-Graffiti System
NDOT approves Monochem Permashield Premium as the environmentally friendly solution for permanent graffiti control. - October 24, 2009 - Monopole, Inc
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Official Online Media Partner for 350.org
GreenCitizens.net, the Green Citizens Network, will now be the official online media partner for 350.org in South Asia. - October 24, 2009 - First Carbon
ZOLD Introduces Canada’s First Eco-Beauty Recycling Program
ZOLD is the first Canadian company to consider the environment throughout its whole supply chain. - October 24, 2009 - ZOLD
Wind Power Markets in Germany, Spain, France, Italy and UK
Europe’s wind power sector is growing strongly. The demand for wind power technology is high as Europe installs about 20 wind turbines a day. In many countries suppliers have had difficulties to keep up with the demand. Especially Germany and Spain continue to attract major investments. This... - October 24, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Experts to Gather in San Diego on February 2-3 to Discuss the Opportunities and Promise for CPV Technology at the Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit USA
Top CPV experts and players will be talking about where CPV is today and where it will be tomorrow at the 2nd Annual Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit US, February 2-3 San Diego. - October 23, 2009 - CPV Today
Groves Park Commons is TN’s First Certified Green Subdivision
Development deemed ‘game changer’ for homebuilding industry. - October 22, 2009 - Groves Park Commons