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NEUAURA Footwear Maintains Commitment to Environment by Partnering with Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Facility
NEUAURA Footwear has aligned themselves with an eco-friendly facility to manufacture their line of high-quality, vegan footwear. NEUAURA has always been dedicated to the protection of animals and the environment so the partnership with this facility was a perfect fit. The manufacturing facility has... - October 02, 2009 - NEUAURA
Carbon Footprint Analysis Best Practices, Carbon Cap and Trade Education Resource by Green Supply Chain Firm, Bellwether Services is Announced
Bellwether Services is a strategic management consulting firm advising global clients on complex issues of strategy, operations, technology, and organization. Bellwether specializes in Sustainability, Spend Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Green Supply Chain, Environmental and Quality Audit Solutions. - October 01, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Sustainable Harvest International Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainable Harvest International, a Maine-based environmental nonprofit, has received Charity Navigator's highest rating four years in a row, an achievement shared with only 7 percent of charities nationwide. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing & Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Georgia and the Southeast After Flooding
In response to flooding in Georgia and the Southeast region, EMLab P&K has added mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing. - October 01, 2009 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Acoustiblok Provdes Kennel Neighbors with Peace and Quiet, and Kennel Owners with Peace of Mind
Building or retrofitting a kennel can present some unique challenges for dog-loving entrepreneurs, but if engineered properly a kennel can and should be an affordable, quiet, and neighbor-friendly facility. Acoustiblok went in to this Iowa kennel, and saved the kennel owner from shutting down. - September 30, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
CMT Worldwide Announces Dulhunty Power Ltd. Titan Distribution Pole License Agreement
CMT Worldwide and Dulhunty Power Ltd have entered into a definitive agreement to license the Titan Pole Manufacturing Rights for Australia & New Zealand. The Titan Poles will meet the strong Australian demand for fireproof, environmentally sensitive, low carbon footprint poles. Dulhunty will open their full scale manufacturing plant in Geelong, VIC in early 2010. - September 30, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to the Netherlands
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and QM Environmental Services Ltd. announce today that they have signed an agreement whereby QM Environmental Services will provide sales and marketing services for the EOS® family of... - September 30, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
NAFA New England Chapter Co-Hosts AltWheels Day
NAFA's New England Chapter is co-host of the fifth annual Alt Wheels Fleet Day. The event, held on October 5, features a large display of alternative fleet vehicles, educational sessions and panels - including several involving NAFA Members. - September 30, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Home Energy Audit the First Step for Reducing Homeowner's Energy Costs
Many homeowners think new windows, more insulation or an upgraded furnace should be the first step toward making their home more energy efficient—but it’s not. According to Pro Energy Consultants, the first step should always be a home energy audit. A customized, diagnostic home energy audit will evaluate a building’s performance and pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency. - September 29, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Australian Patent Validates EOS Remediation’s Strong Foundation of Intellectual Property
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) has awarded a patent to Solutions-IES. This patent, AU # 782548, is for groundwater bioremediation using emulsified oils. EOS... - September 27, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Environmental Education Podcast
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 environmental education. In the podcast,... - September 26, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
N.C. Water Rights Applauds Gov. Perdue’s Support of State Recapture for Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending Gov. Bev Perdue for filing evidence on September 18, 2009, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in opposition to a 50-year licensing renewal request by Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (“Alcoa”) for the Yadkin... - September 26, 2009 - Stanly County
Carbon Solutions Northwest (CSNW) Announces Completion of Comprehensive Carbon Footprint Project for Image Pressworks
Project includes assessment and inventorization of direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigation strategy assistance. - September 25, 2009 - Carbon Solutions Northwest
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Dream Green Weddings Launches “All-Eco” Online Wedding Boutique Featuring the Largest Collection of Eco-Friendly Wedding Specialties for Every Budget
With the most comprehensive selection of environmentally friendly wedding products all in one convenient “eco-wedding boutique,” Dream Green Weddings has created a unique shopping venue for budget-conscious couples planning their own green wedding. - September 23, 2009 - Teague Marketing
Green Junk Machine Employee Launches The Greener Future Blog
After working for a green company, Ian decided that he wanted to share his experiences and also shed some light on being earth friendly. He wanted to share some of the knowledge he picked up about green practices, recycling, green innovation, and just general eco friendly news and information. Ian started http://www.TheGreenerFuture.Blogspot.com as his shuttle for this information. - September 23, 2009 - The Greener Future
Craft Consulting Group Announces Expansion of Services and Management
Craft Consulting Group (CCG) provides businesses in varying industries sustainable, revenue generating assistance. - September 22, 2009 - Craft Consulting Group
Cerno Bioscience’s MassWorksTM Has Proven to be 99% Accurate Software for the Identification of Unknown Compounds
MassWorks employs Cerno’s patented calibration technology to equip unit mass resolution mass spectrometers with up to 100 times more mass accuracy and unparallel Spectral Accuracy through exact isotope modeling. Through MassWorks, customers can utilize unit mass resolution mass spectrometers to identify the formulas of unknown compounds. This function, before MassWorks, was usually reserved for more expensive high resolution mass spectrometers. - September 22, 2009 - Cerno Bioscience
Diffuse Reflectance Capability Extends Range of Applications for Exoscan Hand-Held FTIR
A2 Technologies recently announced that the Exoscan hand-held FTIR is now available with diffuse reflectance sampling interface. This capability greatly extends the range of applications for the Exoscan system. With the diffuse reflectance sampling capability, Exoscan can tackle an increased... - September 22, 2009 - A2 Technologies
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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