Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
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
Flashback Media Covers Sustainability at 2009 LOHAS Conference
Supporters and entrepreneurs of the culture of sustainability flocked to Boulder, Colorado last week to share ideas and inventions at the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) conference and Flashback Media Productions, a LOHAS sponsor, was there to capture it all. With seminars ranging... - June 27, 2009 - Flashback Media Productions
Intertek to Support Development of New 'Green City' - Tianjin Eco-City, China
Memorandum of Co-Operation with Sino-Singapore venture to advance green building in China. - June 27, 2009 - Intertek
Octus Energy Announces the Octus Smart Energy Alliance
The Smart Energy Alliance enables Octus and its partners to collaboratively deploy energy efficiency and demand response solutions, leveraging the Octus Smart Energy Platform (OctusSEP), to generate immediate energy savings for commercial, industrial and public sector organizations. - June 27, 2009 - Octus Energy
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun.
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin... - June 26, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Piedmont Geologic Launches New Website
Piedmont Geologic, an environmental assessment and remediation firm, announced today that it has launched a new website as part of a rebranding effort. The site, located at http://www.piedmontgeologic.com, was developed by Strategic Guru of Cary, N.C. The website provides visitors comprehensive... - June 26, 2009 - Piedmont Geologic
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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