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Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Quality Parks Kicks Off Month Long, August 2009, Wild Turkey Sighting Survey
Summer's a great time for enjoying Long Island's natural resources. Why not also support its conservation? - July 29, 2009 - Quality Parks
A Healthy Green Home Debuts New Product Line Made of Recycled Materials
A Healthy Green Home™ introduces a new product line created from recycled juice boxes and rice sacks – an endeavor that keeps solid waste out of the landfill, and helps create green-collar jobs. A portion of all sales benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - July 27, 2009 - A Healthy Green Home
Art Energy Design Launches the Power Flower
Art Energy Design launched its first project, the Pittsburgh Power Flower, a twelve foot wind driven kinetic sculpture in the form of a giant potted sunflower. Sun and wind energy are generated with a wind turbine driven by spinning flower petals and photo voltaic solar film leaf surfaces. The sculpture provides public access to DC power for laptops, phones and other electrical devices. The flower also powers colored LED lighting for dynamic night illumination. - July 25, 2009 - Art Energy Design
Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Holds 1st Annual Reverse Raffle Banquet to Promote Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation
The Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Chapter will be sponsoring its first annual reverse raffle banquet to promote wetlands and waterfowl conservation. - July 24, 2009 - Ducks Unlimited Raleigh Chapter
Green Team Offers Green Clean and Organized Space
Local green companies team together to help its customers green up to save time and money - July 24, 2009 - Office Assistance Plus
National Life Project Receives LEED-EB Silver Certification
The Largest Green Building Campus in Vermont is Honored with a LEED Certification. - July 24, 2009 - National Life Group
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Sustainable Development Design 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 sustainable development design. In the... - July 24, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
New Capabilities for A2 Technologies Exoscan™ -the FTIR System for Lab and Field Use
A2 Technologies announces increased sampling and usability capabilities for its compact Exoscan FTIR spectrometer system. These enhancements extend the capability of this spectrometer to cover an array of applications and make the Exoscan the ideal system for the scientist who requires optimum... - July 23, 2009 - A2 Technologies
NC Green Entrepreneur Goes After Data Center Energy Waste with Decidedly Low Tech Approach
Data Connections is tackling the data center “over cooling problem” by providing an inventive suite of passive airflow control products that reduce wasted fan power. - July 23, 2009 - Data Connections Inc
Premier Chemicals Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement with 3M for It’s Gold Catalyst, NanAucat™
Premier Chemicals are pleased to announce they will be attending Gold 2009 in Heidelberg, Germany. Here Premier Chemicals will be sharing with the commercial and academic community their commercial tie up with the 3M corporation which will see Premier Chemicals exclusively distribute 3M’s... - July 23, 2009 - Premier Chemicals Ltd
Healthy Mum – Eggcellent Chicks (Maternal Diet Key to Chick Survival: | ZSL Living Conservation)
Parents who eat their 5-a-day can help protect their chicks against parasites, reveals new research on the New Zealand hihi published today. Scientists identified carotenoids in adult hihi diets as an important ingredient for counteracting the negative effects of the blood sucking mite Ornithonyssus bursa on their chicks. - July 23, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
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. - July 22, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Love or Lust? Only Time Will Shell for ZSL London Zoo’s Giant Galápagos Tortoises
SL London Zoo opens its brand new Giants of the Galápagos exhibit. - July 22, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Stephen Ashkin Helps Wal-Mart Score
Stephen Ashkin, President of The Ashkin Group and the jansan industry’s leading advocate for Green Cleaning, has been invited by Wal-Mart to be a part of what the retailer refers to as their “network.” - July 21, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
ClearCarbon Expects Real Benefits for Suppliers from Wal-Mart Supply Chain Sustainability Index
The Wal-Mart Sustainability Index presents an opportunity for supplier companies to more effectively manage their carbon, energy, and costs. - July 20, 2009 - ClearCarbon
Champion-Arrowhead LLC Converts All Products to "Lead Free" in Preparation for New Laws
Champion-Arrowhead LLC is proud to announce that it has converted all of its products to “lead-free.” New products will be available to order starting September 1, 2009. All products will be available in “lead-free” by adding a “LF” to the end of the... - July 18, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
Community Green Energy’s Solar Roof Sweepstakes Runs Through 2009
Community Green Energy has launched a sweepstakes as part of its goal to put 1,000 new solar roofs in cities across America. The “Solar Roof” sweepstakes runs through December 31, 2009, and is open to all adult U.S. residents. One winner will receive a complete 1 kilowatt roof mounted solar photovoltaic package. - July 18, 2009 - Community Green Energy
Confused About Carbon Offsets? Greenopia Ranks Top Ten Personal Offsetters.
Today Greenopia released a comprehensive ranking of the top ten Carbon Offset companies for mitigating personal climate impact produced by flying, driving, and from household energy consumption. Topping the list are TerraPass and EnPalo. Carbon Offsets have been under fire in recent years due to... - July 18, 2009 - Greenopia.com
Mr. John Takes Part in Habitat Philadelphia’s First LEED Certified Green Building Project
A Standard Mr. John portable restroom proudly stands on the site of Habitat Philadelphia’s first LEED Certified green building project in West Philadelphia. - July 18, 2009 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
One Year Later, Youngest Solo Circumnavigator Returns Safely to Port Using ClearPoint Weather Service and Satellite Phone
First Sailor Under 18 to Cross the Globe in a Sailboat Weathered Oceanic Storms - July 17, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
Economical & Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Sper Scientific introduces EPA and OSHA compliance monitoring equipment that is economically, as well as environmentally, friendly. - July 17, 2009 - Sper Scientific, LTD
Helios Launches Sports Sustainability Partnership Program
Exceptional program brings sustainable practices, carbon reduction initiatives and leading edge scientific expertise to sports entities. - July 17, 2009 - Helios Partners
New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation
Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Liquid-Filled LED Bulbs Finally Make “Green” Lighting Cool
Eternaleds, Inc., announces the debut of their HydraLux-4 LED light bulb, the world’s first of its kind that uses liquid-cooling technology to look and function exactly like a regular light bulb. - July 16, 2009 - Eternaleds Inc.
Columbia Analytical Appoints Rachmaninoff as Lab Director
Columbia Analytical Services, Inc., a national environmental laboratory network announces the hiring of Andre Rachmaninoff to direct its Jacksonville laboratory. - July 16, 2009 - ALS Environmental
Tough Questions Will be Answered at GIE+EXPO; GIE+EXPO Workshops Schedule Announced for 2009
Tough questions are being asked within the industry, and the answers will be found during the GIE+EXPO Workshops at the 2009 GIE+EXPO. The tradeshow will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Thursday – Saturday, October 29-31. It is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment... - July 16, 2009 - GIE+EXPO
Ziphany’s Software Delivers for Con Ed’s DLRP Program
Ziphany provides back-office software enabling demand response providers in the Con Ed territory to participate in its demand response program, known as DLRP. - July 16, 2009 - Ziphany, LLC
RV Awnings and Eco-Friendly Products Transforming the RV Industry
RV awning and RV accessories retailer, ShadePro.net, introduces a product that encourages easy, affordable and green RV-living. - July 15, 2009 - ShadePro Inc.
Birding Comes to the Small Screen
An exciting new birdwatching TV show, Birding Adventures, is available in most major regions in the US. - July 15, 2009 - Birding Adventures, LLC
Recycle Your Umbrella at Grand Central: Local Labels Collects Umbrellas for Recycled Bags
Local Labels collects broken umbrellas at its Grand Central kiosk to recycle into fashionable bags and totes. - July 15, 2009 - Local Labels
LionForce ecoLiving Home Receives LEED Gold
The U.S. Green Building Council Awards LionForce Building Systems LEED Gold Certification. - July 14, 2009 - LionForce Building Systems
FPC Announces Major Milestone in Tree Farming Initiative
The Forest Products Commission (FPC) has reached a crucial milestone in a major tree planting project to deliver carbon permits to energy retailer, Synergy. Acting General Manager Paul Tzaikos confirmed that FPC had acquired more than 5,000 hectares of land for its tree planting contract with... - July 12, 2009 - Forest Products Commission
Water Treatment Products in China, India, Japan and South Korea
The Asian demand for water treatment products has been growing in recent years and the boom is predicted to continue in the future. - July 11, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Seattle’s Green Blocks Project Promises to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create Jobs
EOS Alliance, with support from the Seattle Mayor’s office, introduces a new program that educates residents, measurably reduces energy consumption and creates green-collar jobs. - July 10, 2009 - EOS Alliance
Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD): New Distance Learning and Online Certification Program
The International Association of Potential, New and Sitting Members of the Board of Directors (www.members-of-the-board-association.com) announced the launch of a Distance Learning and Online Certification Program for the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors. - July 09, 2009 - Compliance LLC
World's Greenest Building Partners with PermaFLOW
Independence Station uses never clog drains in worlds greenest building. PermaFLOW eliminates the need for chemicals in plumbing maintenance. - July 08, 2009 - Independence Station
California Department of Boating, BBI Displays Launch Ocean Pollution Public Service Announcement
The California Department of Boating and Waterways has teamed up with nontraditional advertising company, BBI Display Systems, to promote responsible boating initiatives. A floating billboard message will be appearing in popular Southern California boater locations throughout the summer. - July 08, 2009 - Billboard Boats Inc.
Special Liquid Plastic Bottle Shredder
Harden Industries, a manufacturer of specialized plastic recycling machines from China, announced availability of Liquid Bottle Shredder at NPE 2009. This newly developed patent pending liquid bottle crusher is an excellent option for HDPE plastic bottle recycling at auto car maintenance shops,... - July 08, 2009 - Harden Industries Ltd.
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Major FDA Building Three Months Early
Successful project also includes outperforming LEED requirements and providing excellent client service. - July 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Bamboo T-Shirts at AmazingTeesandMore.com
– AmazingTeesandMore.com announces the Amazing Eagle bamboo t-shirt – depicting a Bald Eagle soaring up from its nest with wings spread wide. The words “Soar With Eagles!” are on the left front of the bamboo t-shirt. The art and graphics are in natural shades of brown on the... - July 07, 2009 - Amazing Tee's US LLC
Northam Realty Selects Utility Gateway Systems for Energy Optimization Initiative
UGSProfiler™ to provide real time energy monitoring and reporting at 1,074,000 square foot state-of-the-art energy efficient office complex. - July 06, 2009 - Utility Gateway Systems
InkRecycling.org Launches a New Online Inkjet Recycling Program
Introduces a new website to recycle inkjet cartridges online – Created for schools, charities, offices, and all organizations that want to go green by recycling their empty ink cartridges. - July 04, 2009 - InkRecycling.org
Vandalizing at Vandenberg Air Force Base Creates Opportunity
Vandalizing incident at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, CA and how it lead to the base adding a solar heating system and fixing the pool for base residents, which was leaking hundreds of gallons of water on a daily bases. - July 03, 2009 - Solarponics
Put a Little Green in Your Red, White and Blue Celebration
Here are suggestions for making your Fourth of July celebration environmentally friendly - July 03, 2009 - St. Petersburg College
As Independence Station Goes Up, NatureMill Prepares to Move in
World's greenest building gets greener with the addition of the NatureMill automatic composter which makes it easy for residents to make their own rich compost. - July 03, 2009 - Independence Station
Stopping More Than Sexting, He is Saving Our Digital Generation: A 21st Century Folk Legend in the Making
To many he is known as this century’s visionary behind 21st Century Digital Responsibility. In some circles he is referred to as the father of digital safety. To his peers he is regarded as an instrumental leader of proactive 21st century education and awareness. To his family, he is simply... - July 01, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
World’s Busiest Airport Goes Green
Going Green Organics LLC, the largest provider of premium organic fertilizer in the Southeast, becomes supplier to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. - July 01, 2009 - Going Green Organics
COARE Launches Ambassador Program for Shark Safe Initiative
Worldwide Response to Shark Conservation Efforts. Certification Program Enlists the Help of People Around the Globe to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - June 30, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Meeting the New California Water Restrictions Can be Less Challenging and Result in Big Savings
Global Network Solutions, LLC has developed a fully automated device for controlling showering times. Its unique two-phase water delivery gives the bather the best of both worlds, a full-flow of water for a preset time followed by a restricted flow. - June 29, 2009 - Global Network Solutions, LLC