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Dog Ear Publishing Plants 10,000 Trees in 2009

Dog Ear Publishing, a leader in self publishing, plants 10,000 trees in 2009 and continues its environmentally responsible approach to business. “Planting 10,000 trees goes hand in hand with our mission to be the smart choice for authors. Our mission includes being good and responsible... - June 25, 2009 - Dog Ear Publishing

RESCUE Green Launches New Website. They Continue to be Leaders in Green Building and Sustainability.

RESCUE Green today launched their new website, now with even more information, more details on the services they offer and more exclusive partnerships that make their consulting and educational services valuable. - June 25, 2009 - RESCUE Green

Michigan Based BioGreen Solutions Launches Proactive Decontamination Services

Affordable Monthly Service Reduces Risk of Bacterial and Viral Outbreaks. Solution Also Kills and Controls Mold While Acting as a Highly Effective Odor Remover. - June 25, 2009 - BioGreen Solutions

Catch Launches New Online Directory for Australia’s Environment and Sustainability Sector

Catch, today announced the launch of EcoFolk (www.ecofolk.com.au), a Australia's free online product directory for suppliers of environmentally sound products and services. EcoFolk provides contact details, web links, and product information for more than 1000 Australian-based businesses. - June 25, 2009 - Catch

EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to Australia

EOS Remediation welcomes Lowell Kessel from Envirologek Technologies to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Kessel’s support will assure the Company’s continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - June 24, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

From Jack the Ripper to Great White Sharks

What do great white sharks have in common with serial killers? Refined hunting skills, according to a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology A team of US-based researchers have found that sharks hunt in a highly focused fashion, just like serial... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Conserving Threatened Species is Only a Click Away

International targets set for reducing biodiversity loss may still be achieved with the help of a new online conservation tool. The new initiative led by the Zoological Society of London brings together information on the world’s threatened species and demonstrates that we know the least... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Lucky Magazine Announces Beautorium as One of the Luckymag.com’s “Sites We Love”

Beautorium is delighted to be one of Luckmag.com’s new favorite web sites. This Wednesday it was announced that Beautorium was added to the green/eco-friendly section of Lucky Magazine's “Sites We Love.” Beautorium was first featured in Lucky Magazine as a “Lucky... - June 22, 2009 - Beautorium

ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests

Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE

Fort Mojave Resident Goes Solar with a 5.06kW PV System

DJH Construction, Inc. installs a 5.06kW photovoltaic system for a Fort Mojave, Arizona resident. - June 21, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.

1st Annual "Endangered" Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co

The Society to Save Endangered Species is proud to present the 1st annual Amazing “Toy” Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival. A good time will be had by everyone as hundreds of endangered animals will be on display. - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species

Clean Air Plant - CAP Technology Consumes and Destroys VOC’s from Printing Process

Company saving thousands in utilities. - June 20, 2009 - Bio-Cascade, Inc.

“The Global Green Series” to Raise Understanding, Awareness of Green Heroes Who Help Champion Environmental Issues, New Global Education Program Launched by GTS Education

GTS Education/“The Global Learning Series,” announced today, that the education-focused television program distributed to individual public television stations in the U.S. and both globally on the web and to Voice of America U.S. Government television programming, is launching their new... - June 18, 2009 - GTS Education, Inc.

Sharper Impressions Painting Goes Green

Small Residential Painting Business Adopts Initiatives to Help Protect the Environment and Reduce Waste - June 18, 2009 - Sharper Impressions Painting

Streetcar Set to Electrify

Car club introduces Europe’s first plug-in electric car. From next week, Streetcar, the UK’s largest car club, is giving the general public the chance to drive one of Europe’s first plug-in electric hybrid cars. - June 18, 2009 - Streetcar

Bio-Hygienic Clean Air Technology Will Capture and Destroy Any Air Pollution Without Filters

Patented system first of its kind. - June 18, 2009 - Bio-Cascade, Inc.

Audubon Environmental Project Honored with Environmental Award

Miles M. (Bud) Smart, Ph.D., president of Audubon Environmental, a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced that the Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club in... - June 18, 2009 - Audubon Environmental

N.J. Animation Studio Designs Virtual World That Lets Kids Help Endangered Animals

Two Animators! LLP (2A!) has been hard at work designing “SifakaWorld.com.” The site, which is a wildlife-themed virtual world, is having a direct and significant impact on wildlife preservation. - June 17, 2009 - Two Animators! LLP

Cebu Eco-Centre Inc. Announces Its Plans to Build Southeast Asia’s First Eco-Centre

Cebu Eco-Centre Inc (CEC) today announced its plans to build Southeast Asia’s first eco-centre on Olango Island, Cebu, Philippines. CEC will be building a 50-room, 100-bed facility along with classrooms, a scuba diving center, electronic library, observation tower, restaurant-bar, mangrove... - June 17, 2009 - Cebu Eco-Centre

M3V Data Management Launches New E-Commerce Website

M3V Data Management, LLC is pleased to announce that they have significantly upgraded their website that hosts the software applications MSDS Explorer, Chemical Management Navigator, EH&S Task Manager and Environmental Rule Auditor. The new website not only has a different look and feel, it... - June 17, 2009 - M3V Data Management, LLC

Cold Shipping: An Elegant EOS Remediation Solution

EOS Remediation routinely ships EOS®, AquaBupH™ and other enhanced bioremediation products around the world. But recently, a South African firm requested two large shipments of bioaugmentation cultures from NC to the their location – including 31 hours of commercial airline transit. Cultures are extremely sensitive to any changes in temperature. EOS Remediation developed a solution that meet the clients needs and proved their ability to ship thermally controlled cultures globally. - June 17, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

Save Money, be Green, Grow Healthier Plants with Organic Fertilizer

Going Green Organics, the leading provider of organic fertilizer in the Southeast, announces the release of a new liquid fertilizer available June 15th. - June 17, 2009 - Going Green Organics

Two Former Stay at Home Moms Making a Difference in This Economy

Ruthanne Eberly and Heather Brown were two stay at home moms. Now they have a successful maid service with 10 employees and a full line of cleaning products that they created while still being full time moms to their children. - June 16, 2009 - Maid Naturally

Year-Long Effort Secures California Regulatory Thumbs-Up

Working on behalf of client engineering firm URS Corporation, EOS Remediation and its west coast Technical Representative, John Sankey, P.Eng. brought the bioremediation product EOS® through unprecedented, custom testing to meet low-salt/low-metal regulatory standards for two California regulators. The result: a hard-to-secure regulatory approval for EOS®, which may be the only bioremediation product yet to meet these demanding state standards. - June 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

Prof. Brian H. Davis to Explore Israeli Investment Opportunities at CleanTech 2009 in Israel

Prof. Davis is a guest speaker at CleanTech 2009 where together with local partner Oryan he will meet promising Israeli technology companies to explore investment and cooperation opportunities. - June 16, 2009 - Oryan Business Development

Reading Fun DVD .com Releases the Patches The Cat And Friends Reading Fun DVD Today

Aimed at grades K - 5th the DVD is a collection of three features aimed at helping to stimulate children's learning through the use of color, sound effects, humor, and reading. While we continue to stimulate our children in this recession with video and computer games - for only $15.95 retail this product aims to "ground" them with seeing and reading about actual places and animals. The two books contain 56 pages of reading and photos plus a bonus 72-page Photo Gallery of animals and places. - June 15, 2009 - Reading Fun DVD .com

Air Quality Control Announces East PA Radon Remediation, Testing, and Reduction Services to Reduce Cancer Risk

According to Air Quality Control, some of the Eastern Pennsylvania areas that have elevated levels of radon are Havertown, Norristown, Bethlehem, Aston, Kunkletown, Collegeville, and Wallingford PA. - June 14, 2009 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation

New Marketplace Website Revolutionizes the Sale of Carbon Offsets

Kuzuka Features Offsets from 12 Leading Carbon Retailers, Bringing Convenience and Consistency to Customers. - June 14, 2009 - Kuzuka Ltd.

The Solar Energy Council of Orange County Hosts a "Go Solar Now" Event

The Solar Energy Council of Orange County Hosts aA "Go Solar Now" Event in Huntington Beach, CA at the Golden West College. - June 14, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.

Dr. Bob Borden, PE, Joins Pollution Engineering Hall of Innovators

For 40 years, Pollution Engineering has provided must-read information for engineers in pollution control for air, wastewater and remediation. In May, the publication invited Dr. Bob Borden to join its Hall of Innovators. In the publication’s words, Dr. Borden joins the “many people [who] over the years have improved the quality of life for people around the world” and whose work means that “our air is cleaner, our water is cleaner and many of our wastes are reused to benefit others.” - June 13, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

The Solar Energy Council is Expanding to Orange County, CA (SEC-OC)

Solar Energy Council a Non-Profit organization opens its branch to all supporters of solar energy in Orange County. - June 13, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.

ZSL Marine Conservation Recognises World Oceans Day Celebrations

Despite starting in 1992, this year’s World Oceans Day celebrations were very special, as they the first to be officially recognised by the United Nations. This is a major breakthrough in conserving and protecting the marine environment. - June 13, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

See the All-New 2010 Prius at Carson Toyota: Third Generation Toyota Raises the Bar for Hybrid Vehicles–Again

Carson Toyota is inviting all Southern California residents to stop by and check out the 2010 Toyota Prius. “Considered the benchmark for hybrid cars for more than 10 years, the 2010 Prius offers even better mileage, enhanced performance and more refined design features than ever... - June 12, 2009 - carson toyota

Graco Inc. Launches New 4500 psi Hydra-Clean Pressure Washer

The Hydra-Clean 4500 psi pressure washer is designed for heavy duty cleaning of large equipment and facilities. - June 12, 2009 - Graco Inc

Outdoor Exhibit Space at LI Children's Museum Serves as Green Model

The Long Island Children’s Museum’s “innovative use of green space” has been cited as a national model; earning praise for its “potential to change parents’ perceptions and increase children’s outdoor play across the country.” The Museum has received funding to develop an online replication toolkit by the MetLife Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums. - June 12, 2009 - Long Island Children's Museum

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Control Clears MYPVDATA Kiosk for Take-Off

Fresno Yosemite International Airport staff, travelers, and the local community can now get a real-time, bird’s eye view of their solar system with the help of their new MYPVDATA kiosk. - June 12, 2009 - Energy Recommerce, Inc.

Recycling Systems Inc is Helping the Community Beyond Just Recycling

RSI donates dumpsters to the Alpha Learning Center’s New Community Playground. Many of today’s children living in apartment buildings on Chicago’s Southside are finding themselves without a safe haven in which to play. Recycling Systems is helping to overcome this disadvantage by... - June 12, 2009 - Recycling Systems INC

New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green

Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.

Arlington, Va. Home Named First Residential Property in Commonwealth to Achieve LEED Platinum Certification from U.S. Green Building Council

An Arlington, Va. home has become the first residential property in the Commonwealth to receive the nation's highest honor for green homebuilding with a LEED Platinum certification. The property was built by Metro Green, a woman owned business also based in Arlington, Va. - June 11, 2009 - Metro Green

"2009- Scientific Resource Surveys, Inc (SRS) NPI Certified in Native American Studies"

NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources, Consultation and Protection of Native American Sacred Lands, Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places. - June 10, 2009 - Scientific Resource Surveys, Inc

Brand Henko Celebrates World Environment Day ‘Responsibly’

Henkel India Limited today celebrated the World Environment Day by reaffirming its commitment to environment and sustainability. - June 10, 2009 - Henkel India Ltd

Greenbridge International, Inc. Announces Marcelle Wellington and Bob Doggett Have Joined Executive Team

Greenbridge International, Inc. (dba: Greenbridge) an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System training company, announced today Marcelle Wellington and Bob Doggett have joined its executive team. Ms. Marcelle Wellington has joined Greenbridge as Vice President of Grant Programs and Government... - June 10, 2009 - Greenbridge International, Inc.

St. Petersburg College Partners with High Point Elementary to Develop Garden

St. Petersburg College Sustainability Club members will help elementary school students develop a garden. - June 10, 2009 - St. Petersburg College

Greening America to Save the World, a Book by Mark Pavletich

Harmony Hill Nurseries of Pennsylvania founder Mark M. Pavletich composes revolutionary book titled “Greening America to Save the World.” Mark Pavletich wants to save your life. In his new book Greening America to Save the World, the Philadelphia entrepreneur and founder of Harmony... - June 09, 2009 - Mark Pavletich

Greenbridge International, Inc. Announces Executive Team

Greenbridge International, Inc. (dba: Greenbridge) an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System training company, announced today the assembly of its executive team. The executive team members include Conrad Vernon, President & CEO; Richard Salitra, VP Finance and Administration; Dave Meyer, VP... - June 09, 2009 - Greenbridge International, Inc.

Charlotte-Based Enviro-Equipment, Inc. Receives MET Labs Certification for Control Panel Shop

Enviro-Equipment, Inc., a supplier of environmental remediation/monitoring equipment and supplies, recently received its UL 508A and UL 698A Certification for building MET Approved control panels for both general industrial and hazardous location use. - June 08, 2009 - Enviro-Equipment, Inc

Winters Advertising and Public Relations Form Strategic Partnership with EcoGreenHotel

Winters Advertising & Public Relations, a marketing communications firm specializing in the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with EcoGreenHotel, a leader in sustainability services for lodging properties. EcoGreenHotel evaluates designs and implements green... - June 07, 2009 - EcoGreenHotel

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