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"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
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
Dominio San Sebastiano, Sustainable Italian Holiday Homes, West Liguria, Realitalia.co.uk
Dominio San Sebastiano, a genuine ecological project. One of the first energy sustainable holiday home developments in Italy - June 06, 2009 - Realitalia
Scientific Resource Surveys, Inc. Has Restructured and Expanded Its Facilities and Business Locations
Corporate Headquarters are now situated in the Batavia Palms Business Center, Orange, California. - June 06, 2009 - Scientific Resource Surveys, Inc
CWF Joins Canadian and U.S. Environmental Leaders at Historic Enviro-Summit
Joint-Declaration Outlines Collaboration on Climate Negotiations, Dirty Fuels and Arctic Protection. - June 06, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Historic Flooring Garners Two Prizes in the 2009 Green Log Awards
Historic Flooring, a local company specializing in reclaimed and antique woods, as well as old growth wood products, was the recipient of both the Judge’s Award for Flooring and the People’s Choice Award for Flooring. Steve McKinney, owner of Historic Flooring, is ecstatic. “This... - June 05, 2009 - Historic Flooring
Navigating Troubled Waters
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is launching a new French language documentary on threats facing wildlife in the historic St. Lawrence seaway during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14. The 30 minute program Navigating Troubled Waters is airing several times on the Quebec television network Canal... - June 05, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Audubon Environmental Expands European Operations
Miles M. (Bud) Smart, Ph.D., president of 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 that the firm has expanded its... - June 05, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
N.C. 8th Congressional District Democratic Delegation Endorses Resolution
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending representatives of the state’s 8th Congressional District Democratic delegation who unanimously endorsed a resolution supporting the efforts of the State of North Carolina to recapture the public’s water rights for... - June 04, 2009 - Stanly County
Emerald Brand 100% Biodegradable Heavy Duty Plates
The Emerald™ eco-friendly plates are 100% Biodegradable and made from sugar cane fiber. - June 04, 2009 - Paradigm Group
New Emerald Brand 100% Biodegradable Facial Tissue
Emerald™ Eco-friendly Facial Tissue is made from Bagasse and is bleached by Hydrogen Peroxide. - June 04, 2009 - Paradigm Group
Falcon Waterfree Founder Marc Nathanson Wins Global Green Millennium Award
Waterfree urinals are the core of Nathanson’s strategy for tackling the environmental and economic crises together head on, and creating a truly sustainable future. - June 04, 2009 - Falcon Waterfree Technologies
Website Promoting Alternative Energy via T-Shirt Contests Launching Soon
QuestionAuthoriTees.com will launch it’s website promoting Alternative Energy using T-shirt contests and sales to its target niche of 8-30 year olds. Fifty percent of its profits will be pledged to promoting alternative energy. - June 03, 2009 - QuestionAuthoriTees
Consultants Unlimited Adds Three States for Environmental Professional Engineering Services
Consultants Unlimited announced today that they have licensed PE’s in three additional States (Texas, Florida & Louisiana) thus expanding their service abilities to thirty-six (36) States and the District of Columbia. Consultants Unlimited offer licensed & certified PE services in the... - June 03, 2009 - Consultants Unlimited
UTRS Announces Award as 2009 SBA Regional Prime Contractor of the Year (Region II)
UTRS received the 2009 Small Business Administration award as Regional Prime Contractor of the Year for Region II. - June 02, 2009 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Colorado River Rages as Cataract Canyon Hits Peak Flow
The Colorado River reached it's peak flow in Cataract Canyon on May 26. The river peaked at 52,000 cfs. Meanwhile the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, which is controlled by Glen Canyon Dam, was flowing at only 8000 cfs while scientists studied the affects of last years man made flood. - June 02, 2009 - Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
Water Treatment Product Distributors in Russia
Russian water sector has for long been in a bad shape and the situation is very attractive for foreign water sector companies. One of the key factors for foreign companies in succeeding in the Russian markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor. Global Research and Data Services has... - May 31, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Diamond Receives Forest Stewardship Council Certification from the Rainforest Alliance
Diamond Packaging has earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood program. This certification reflects a growing trend in the paper and printing industry of companies making more environmentally and socially responsible... - May 29, 2009 - Diamond Packaging
Yadkin Riverkeeper Wins 2009 National River Heroes Award
Zoe Gamble, Board of Directors President for Yadkin Riverkeeper® Inc., has announced that Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, has been awarded the River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. Created in 2001 by the National River Network, the River Heroes Award recognizes... - May 29, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
Marquette Managment Launches Community Life Program
Marquette blends technology and good old fashioned values in program that is a win-win for business and customers. - May 26, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
Discover the Hidden Secrets in Today's Green Movement
New eBook reveals some surprising revelations about the beginnings of the modern environmental movement, how it has evolved, and where it is headed. - May 24, 2009 - Daniel J. Gansle
ENTACT Environmental Services on ENR Top 400 Contractors List
ENTACT, LLC, a recognized industry leader in providing environmental remediation and construction services to a global client-base, has been ranked number 385 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors List for 2009. The list was published in the May 13, 2009 issue of ENR magazine. - May 24, 2009 - ENTACT Environmental Remediation Services
DJH Construction, Inc. Completes the Installation of a 6.44kW Solar System Incorporating a Direct Monitoring System in San Clemente, CA
A couple in San Clemente, CA are the first to go solar with a direct monitoring system in their mobile homes community. - May 23, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Renaissance Melaka Hotel Associates Scour Streets of Malacca for Recyclable Items
A recent recycling campaign by Renaissance Melaka Hotel proved successful when it managed to collect more than a ton of recyclable items from shops in the heart of the city in less than a day. The campaign was jointly organised with the hotel’s Sports Club, Caring Club and ECHO and was part... - May 23, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
Audubon Environmental Begins Work on Project in Portugal
Miles M. (Bud) Smart, Ph.D., president of 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 that the firm has begun work with... - May 23, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Raleigh Magazine Tackles North Carolina Coastal Quandry
Gale-force winds and pounding waves aren’t the only elements lashing at North Carolina’s 326 miles of critical coastline. A political and economic storm is brewing that that could prove a greater threat to the health and prosperity of NC beaches than severe erosion if a consensus... - May 22, 2009 - Metro Magazine
Freecycle Facility Enhanced to Boost Reuse and Recycling at The Vyouz Network
The Vyouz Network have now completed their latest upgrade and platform developments which will enhance and accelerate reuse and recycling. Existing freecyclers and other free use organizations can now use the system to promote and encourage other members of the public to share their unwanted... - May 21, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Champion-Arrowhead Chosen Converting All Their Plumbing Products to No‐lead, Nationwide, to Help Lower the Threat of Pollution and Toxic Substances
California law AB1953 is a major initiative focused on lowering the health threat of lead in pipes and plumbing fixtures. It revises the definition of “lead fee” within each component that comes into contact with the wetted surfaces of pipes and pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures. Effective January 1, 2010. Champion-Arrowhead is converting all of their plumbing products to no‐lead, nationwide and is focused on protecting drinking water through no-lead and back flow prevention. - May 21, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
New Online Greenhouse Gas Calculator Takes the Guesswork Out of Measuring and Managing Vehicle Fleet Emissions
The EDF-NAFA Fleet Emissions Tool uses fuel consumption data to help fleet managers cut costs while "greening" their fleets. - May 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Sunny Hill Energy Welcomes New VP of Sales
Biographical sketch of David Bratton-Kearns vice-president of sales at Sunny Hill Energy. - May 21, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
NEUAURA Footwear Announces Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
NEUAURA footwear has announced their commitment to the environment by incorporating eco-friendly manufacturing into their product development and production lines. Based in New York, NEUAURA focuses on maintaining their commitment to providing consumers with high quality, high fashion,... - May 21, 2009 - NEUAURA
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Sunny Hill Energy is Open for Business
Sunny Hill Energy, a solar finance company, is now open and able to serve property owners, solar integrators and construction firms interested in installing solar power systems. - May 18, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
American Ecotech Opens New Office Location
American Ecotech, a leading professional specializing in the design, installation & maintenance of air pollution monitoring systems, opens new office in Ohio & will hold an open house to celebrate. - May 18, 2009 - American Ecotech
Encinitas' First Green Station
Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Receives New Environmental Status. - May 17, 2009 - Encinitas Automative Repair for Domestic and Foreign Autos
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Vyouz Likened to the "Face Book of Reusing and Recycling"
With huge changes taking place on the World Wide Web, more people are talking and communicating with each other through Social Networks. The Vyouz Network is the first organization to combine these social features with environmental tools, thus providing it's members with the opportunity to benefit from a thriving, free virtual ecosystem. - May 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Gnosis Chocolate at Clean Plates NYC Book Launch
Raw chocolate maker to bring healthy indulgences to event. - May 15, 2009 - Gnosis Chocolate
ENTACT Environmental Services Opens Salt Lake City Office
ENTACT, LLC, a recognized industry leader in providing environmental remediation and construction services to a global client-base, has opened an office in Salt Lake City, UT. The new office will focus on a variety of projects in the Rocky Mountain Range, West Coast Region, and additional national locations. The Salt Lake City office is the 9th United States office location for ENTACT. - May 14, 2009 - ENTACT Environmental Remediation Services
The Laugh Out Loud News Summer Green Energy Promotion
LOL News is tired of waiting for the government to subsidize alternative energy for our homes. In that spirit, they are announcing an opportunity to give money to Americans for doing the right thing. - May 14, 2009 - The Laugh Out Loud News
Karma Gifting Pairs the Nature Conservancy with American Standard and Invents the Sustainable No-Goody Gift Bag
What happens when a major non-profit wants a goody bag, but wants it sustainable and with no bag? They call Karma Gifting. For this year’s Nature Conservancy gala “Design for a Living World,” Karma Gifting found the perfect partner — American Standard. Jennifer Walker and... - May 13, 2009 - karma gifting
NAMPAC Releases ECO-PAIL Sustainability Podcast
NAMPAC (www.bwaycorp.com/nampac), a division of BWAY Corp., has released a podcast featuring president and chief operating officer Tom Linton. In the podcast, Linton discusses how the ECO-PAIL focuses on reducing its environmental and societal impacts through every stage of its life cycle. He... - May 13, 2009 - NAMPAC
Environmentally Driven
DriveNow.com.au customers are now informed of the impact their rental selection has on the environment thanks to the new Eco-Ratings Car Rental Guide – a world first for car rental websites. - May 13, 2009 - Drivenow
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Another Innovative Home Solution from Newpro - the ClearWater Gutter Protection System
With more and more homeowners planning to stay in their existing home for a longer period of time, home improvement solutions are on the rise. Newpro’s reputation for innovative home improvement solutions continues with the addition of the ClearWater Gutter Protection System. Statistics... - May 11, 2009 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Chestnut Hill Realty Successfully Reduces Carbon Imprint and Raises Awareness
Year's account of what Chestnut Hill Realty has done to become more environmentally aware. - May 11, 2009 - Chestnut Hill Realty