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Google Article Has Big Impact on Solar Maid
Google recently released an article detailing the data collected from the cleaning of the solar panels on the Google campus and the results were overwhelming. - September 20, 2009 - The Solar Maid Company
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young. It scored 55 points on the ‘all renewables’ index in the August assessment, behind a rating of 70 for first-place United States and 66 for... - September 20, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
ZSL Living Conservation Poor Planet | Poor People
Biodiversity loss undermining global development goals set to alleviate extreme poverty will not be met unless we address the accelerating rate of biodiversity loss, warn leading scientists in a paper published in Science today. - September 20, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
New Moss Roof is the Lightest and Most Energy Efficient Green Roof on the Market
verticiel Inc. today announces the arrival of a moss tile system designed to be the lightest and most energy efficient green roof and living wall system on the market. The moss tile system, made of completely recycled materials, has an insulation value of R-35 when mature and weighs less than 7... - September 18, 2009 - verticiel inc.
Falcon Waterfree Introduces a Revolutionary Urinal That Earns While It Saves
The new Falcon F7000 waterfree urinal is the first commercial urinal that provides waterfree and odor-free operation while generating advertising revenue for eco-conscious facilities. - September 18, 2009 - Falcon Waterfree Technologies
Sarah Anderson of Audubon Environmental Releases Podcast on Sustainable Construction and Development
Project Manager of Sustainability Consulting Firm Discusses Construction and Development Efforts. - September 18, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Rentricity, ARRA to Support New Hampshire-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York-based renewable energy recovery company, is completing an energy recovery installation within the Water Treatment Facility in the City of Keene, New Hampshire. This project, which will transform the excess energy contained in over-pressurized water pipes into a new source of "green" electricity, is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding program. - September 17, 2009 - Rentricity Inc.
New and Updated Free AJAX Viewer for Multi-Part Survey Sheets for REACH and Other Eco-Compliance
A new and updated AJAX viewer enables users to easily check information on multiple parts in survey sheets for multiple compliance criteria. - September 17, 2009 - Papros Inc.
Quality Automation Graphics Consolidates to QA Graphics
Quality Automation Graphics, an innovative computer graphic development company specializing in design solutions for the green building and building automation industries, is pleased to announce that the company is consolidating its name to QA Graphics. Quality Automation Graphics and its two... - September 17, 2009 - QA Graphics
Faster, Safer Flange Removal with New Easy Bolt
QED’s new Easy Bolts are designed for faster, safer and less costly access to any flange. - September 17, 2009 - QED Environmental Systems
Humpback Whale Dies in Thames | ZSL Living Conservation Involved in Rescue Attempt
A 28ft (9.5m) humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) was found dead in the River Thames near the Dartford Bridge early on Saturday morning. - September 17, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
New Solar Pool Pump Technology Cuts Electric Bills and Greenhouse Emissions
Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean Pool Owners Take Their Pumps Off the Power Grid. - September 16, 2009 - Florida Solar Pump
VisualCalc Announces Alternative Energy Dashboard for PublicDashboards.com
New Public Dashboard Showcases Alternative Energy Production on a Country-by-Country Basis. - September 16, 2009 - VisualCalc
Fred Smilek Wants Your Garbage for His Art Project
Fred Smilek feels that One man’s trash is another man’s treasure but turn that trash into art and it becomes a life saving, habitat preserving monument. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Fred Smilek Turns the Silver Screen Green
Fred Smilek calls his creative community to action to help contribute to the first Green Theatre. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
New International Transport Scheme Launched
Another Eco busting website from The Vyouz Network, reduces CO2 emmisions. - September 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
A ZSL Scientist Helped Unearth a New Species of Giant Rat as Part of an Expedition to a Remote Rainforest in Papua New Guinea
Alanna Maltby, a bat expert in ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, joined the BBC's Natural History Unit on the trek that found the 1.5kg, long Bosavi Woolly Rat. The new rodent measures 82cm from nose to tail, making it one of the biggest rats in the world – as big as a domestic cat. - September 15, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
PMC BioTec Named 2009 GoingGreen Top 100 Winner as a Leading Innovator in Waste Water Solutions
PMC BioTec, a global leader in world class, energy efficient biotreatment technologies for waste water solutions, announced it was chosen as a GoingGreen Top 100 Winner by AlwaysOn. Inclusion in the GoingGreen 100 signifies creation of new major business opportunities in green technology industries. - September 14, 2009 - PMC BioTech, LLC
Experts to Gather in San Francisco on November 12-13 to Discuss Solar Industry Investment & Finance
Today’s market conditions have created additional opportunities and hurdles for solar companies who want to secure the necessary investment and finance to drive their projects forwards. - September 12, 2009 - New Solar Today
Registers of Water Treatment Chemical Distributors in Europe
Water quality is an acute problem in many European countries and solutions for water treatment are in high demand. One of the key factors for foreign companies in succeeding in different markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor. Global Research & Data Services published recently... - September 12, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
EcoTek Lighting Installs Backlit LED Menu Boards at Yoshinoya America Inc. to Maximize Energy Efficiency
Yoshinoya America Inc., famous for the original Beef Bowl®, and EcoTek Lighting jointly announced today that the Yoshinoya America Inc. will be installing energy efficient, high performance Menu Boards with LED illumination in its new store to help save the environment. The innovative Direct... - September 11, 2009 - EcoTek Lighting
Is Going Green Good for Sales? Sustainable Business Council and Stonefield Josephson, Inc. Present September 23rd Panel, ‘Sustainable Sales: Profit with Purpose.’
What: Stonefield Josephson, Inc., (http://sjaccounting.com), and the Sustainable Business Council of Los Angeles (SBCLA) (http://sustainablebc.org), hosted by the Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, present a panel of entrepreneurs and experts discussing sustainable sales in the green... - September 11, 2009 - Edge Communications, Inc.
Be Truly You Introduces Eco-Friendly Water Bottles Made from Glass
Be Truly You is one of the first in the United States to offer 100% reusable, 100% recyclable glass water bottles in an effort to reduce the negative environmental and health impact of bottled water. - September 11, 2009 - Be Truly You
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
Bed Bug – Busters Enters the New York Metro Area Moving & Storage Market
Bed Bugs are back with a vengeance and they have become the city’s newest scourge. This has sparked a bed bug paranoia that has a lot of people bugging out. Owner Jim Rueda says “that people on the move should be concerned about the mover they use as previous studies have concluded that... - September 10, 2009 - Bed Bug - Busters
S4i Partners with Retail and Distribution Leader Retalix Delivering Paperless Functionality to Their IBM System i Customers
S4i Systems’ document distribution, archiving and retrieval capabilities promote cost efficiency and deliver value. Integration with S4i allows Retalix to provide customers the document imaging functionality they need from the leading provider in their markets. - September 10, 2009 - S4i Systems
Beautorium President Ann Francke to Present on Ethical Retailing at HBA Global Expo
Ann Francke, Beautorium President and Co-founder, will present "Ethical Retailing: Growing Green Beauty - Without the Wash" at the 17th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference. Francke's presentation will be part of HBA’s session entitled “SUSTAINABILITY FROM A-Z:... - September 10, 2009 - Beautorium
Nicklaus Opens New Golf Course, Joins Biden in Costa Rica
Frank Biden, brother of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and Craig Williamson, chairman of the Guanacaste Country Club (http://www.guanacastecc.com), have announced that Nicklaus Design, the world’s leading golf course design firm, will open a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at the... - September 10, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Green Man T-Shirts Now Live
Green Man T-Shirts announces the start of its online business selling organic cotton and bamboo t-shirts, plus original designs by Green Man artist Rob Juszak. - September 10, 2009 - Green Man T-Shirts
Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation Formed
Donald Evans, chairman and CEO of Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) (www.oboec.com), a renewable energy developer that intends to develop an offshore wind farm in federal waters off the coast of North Carolina, has announced the company’s formal chartering. OBOE was formed in early... - September 10, 2009 - Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation
Minnesota Firm Launches Truly Biodegradable Shopping Bag to Replace Plastic - the Ecoplas™ 25
GreenLine Marketing will begin exclusive distribution of a truly biodegradable shopping bag, the Ecoplas™ 25 to replace traditional plastic shopping bags. These bags are strong, safe to use with food, printable, stable for long term storage, compostable, recyclable, priced comparably to plastic bags, in short, the most earth-friendly bags currently available. - September 09, 2009 - GreenLine Marketing
Reduce Your Community's Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters
Sunrise Fire is a new kind of science & fiction; that which takes place on our planet, and is based on conservation biology and speculative chaos theory. A transformative story, you will be better prepared for all emergency situations. - September 06, 2009 - Quality Parks
Terralink Systems Inc. Announces a Major Version Release of Terralink Data eXchange
Terralink Systems, Inc. (Terralink) a hazardous materials management software developer / distributor www.Terralink.com has recently released a major new version of their flagship product Terralink Data eXchange (TDX™). TDX™ now includes an Alarm Manager tool to track profile expiration... - September 04, 2009 - Terralink Systems, Inc.
Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species Get Haute Tempered at Animal Cruelty
The Society to Save Endangered Species is fierce when it comes to protecting animals. Mr. Smilek found it only natural to bring that ferocity to the runway. - September 04, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
U.S. Heating System Releases New Solar Space Heating Panels
Alternative Heating Systems Can Provide Clean Energy and Fresh Heated Air for Free - September 04, 2009 - U.S. Heating System
Green Hosting Company Planting Trees to Help Restore Forests Damaged by California Wildfires
Last month, CR8Change.org (“CR8”), a mission driven carbon neutral web hosting company, launched its Green Hosting Tree Planting program which is planting a new tree every month on behalf of every active web hosting account. A mission driven company, in addition to providing affordable carbon neutral web hosting, CR8Change donates upwards of 14% of revenues to qualified reforestation and urban tree planting projects. - September 04, 2009 - cr8change
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org. “We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis,... - September 03, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
New Newsletter Column Addresses Underlying Green Issues
New column entitled “Green Contractors” and will focus on Green Cleaning issues specifically from a building service contractor’s (BSCs) perspective. - September 02, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
Introducing Eco-Titan the First Environmentally Friendly Utility Distribution Pole
CMT Worldwide introduces the Eco-Titan Distribution Pole the first environmentally neutral pole engineered and manufactured today. The Eco-Titan is the available in sizes to 55 feet and in most required strengths. The Eco-Titan patented distribtion pole is lightweight, a low carbon footprint, recyclable, easy to handle & ship, exceeds all standards. - September 01, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies, Says New Hillsborough-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jim Neri recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Hillsborough-area this month. Vows to help homeowners go green, save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Gives Homeowners "Biggest Bang for Their Buck," Says New Greenville-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Drayton Gaillard recently opened his home energy auditing business in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Now that utility bills have increased, he’s seeing more and more homeowners wanting to do all they can to save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Provides a Home Energy Efficiency Education, Says New Dayton-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Owner Matt Eckerle recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Dayton area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultant Awards First Home Energy Auditing Franchise to Louisiana
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Mike Trew now offering comprehensive home energy audits to homeowners in three parishes: St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Livingston. Energy audit will show homeowners exactly where their home is losing energy and provide recommendations for improvements that will reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Energy Efficiency, Says New Charlotte-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Ed Gallagher recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Charlotte area. Using state-of-the art equipment, his comprehensive home energy audit will help homeowners not only resolve comfort issues but also go green by saving energy and reducing their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Make Sure Home Energy Audit Resolves Comfort Issues, Urges New Boston-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jon Mitton recently opened his home energy auditing business on the South Shore and offers homeowners an in-depth, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audit. Mitton says his audit not only saves energy and reduces energy costs, but also offers solutions for comfort issues. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
City of Austin Home Energy Audit Ordinance Should be a Boon to New Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Kirk Van Roekel recently opened his home energy auditing business in Austin. He stresses Pro Energy’s more comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit is designed to help homeowners maximize their home’s comfort while saving energy and reducing utility bills. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
New Green Directory Promotes Grassroots Growers, Inventors, Manufacturers
EverythingGreenMarket.com is a new Online Directory that seeks to promote grassroots Organic Growers, Carbon Neutral Products Inventors, and Green Products Manufacturers. - August 31, 2009 - EverythingGreenMarket.com
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Podcast on How to Choose a Sustainability Consulting Company
Audubon Environmental (www.audubonenv.com), a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the process of choosing a sustainability... - August 30, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Licenses eComPress to Produce Electronic Publications
SBS Radio, TV and Online Staff set to have immediate desktop access to the organisation’s Style Guide, Codes of Practice and Editorial Guidelines. - August 30, 2009 - Eurofield Information Solutions LLC