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MavoPavo, Accepted as a Member of Green America's Green Business Network
MavoPavo has been accepted as a member of Green America's Green Business Network. MavoPavo is among 2009's progressive business leaders who are solving today’s tough social and environmental problems. MavoPavo is very proud of this accomplishment and will continue the effort to providing quality products and services that make an environmental and humanitarian impact. - March 15, 2009 - MavoPavo, LLC
National Energy Symposium Will Explore Solutions and Initiate Dialogue for Reform
"Reforming American Energy: Encouraging Innovation, Producing Solutions" will employ unique format to address major energy issues. - March 15, 2009 - Reform Institute
Super Power Tracker™ Helps Advance Energy Conservation
As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is proud to offer homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. The Super Power Tracker™ is a home energy monitor that shows you what your household's electricity consumption is from moment to... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters
NYC Citizens Anxious About Upcoming City Council Vote to Legalize Beekeeping in NYC
NYC to Buzz With New Beekeeping Activity Should Bill Pass. With the recent news that Denver has joined the ranks of major cities that have decriminalized beekeeping, New York City residents are hopeful that an upcoming City Council vote will legalize beekeeping in the Big Apple. In New York City,... - March 12, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Carbon Neutral Competition "Show Your Footprint"
Features Carbon Neutral Olive Oil along with a description of a Carbon Neutral Competition. - March 11, 2009 - CSE North America
Knockout Pest Control Earns Quality Pro Green Designation
Uniondale-based Knockout Pest Control Inc. is offering eco-friendly services as the first Quality Pro Green designated firm in the New York metropolitan area. - March 10, 2009 - Knockout Pest Control Inc.
Victoria & Albert Announces the Eco-Friendly Bathtub
A Victoria & Albert freestanding bath is an eco-friendly choice for many reasons, including its long life cycle. All Victoria & Albert bathtubs are created from ENGLISHCAST™, an exclusive blend of more than 50 percent naturally occurring volcanic limestone. Long-lasting and durable, ENGLISHCAST™ creates a hard-wearing, renewable surface — scratches and stains inside the tub simply polish out. - March 10, 2009 - Victoria & Albert Bath
American Chestnut Sales Support NYS Envirothon
Meadowview is donating $1 from every American chestnut sold to the NYS Envirothon. An event that promotes environmental education in high school students. Meadowview's program is also in place to encourage people to plant American chestnut, which suffered blight in the early 1900's. - March 08, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
Invest Wisely in Technology
Computation’s Refurbished Technology Reuse Event in Toronto and Montreal March 22nd-28th is Worth It - March 07, 2009 - Computation Ltd.
Making Rain Harvesting Beautiful
Delightful Watergardens uses rainwater harvesting and a water feature for the RainXchange system. - March 06, 2009 - Delightful Watergardens
White House to Receive Eco-Friendly Doghouse
Sustainable Pet Design has created an eco-friendly, non-toxic doghouse, "Summa Canum," for the First Dog. Green companies across the country have donated materials and services, including rock legend Neil Young, who is driving it to the White House this month. The dog home is intended to... - March 05, 2009 - Sustainable Pet Design
The Wright Scoop Launches Book – The ABCs of Green Industry Communications
Richmond based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized contributing writer and communications specialist, has launched a book, The ABCs of Green Industry Communications: assess, brand & communicate. To review or order, link to web site http://www.lulu.com/content/6083320. - March 05, 2009 - The Wright Scoop
Money on Mandatory Home Audits to be Made Back in Energy Savings
With all of the controversy around the Ontario government’s recent mandatory home energy audit announcement, green energy expert Mark Rogowski says home sellers and buyers can relax about the initial payment and that the savings will be seen in their reduced monthly energy bills. - March 04, 2009 - Mer-Tech Inc.
Sani-Dri Eliminates the Need for Paper Towels in Bathrooms at Restaurants, Schools and Businesses
Sani-Dri is pleased to announce that the company is able to eliminate the need for paper towels for bathrooms in restaurants, schools, and other businesses. Traditionally, restaurants and schools have used paper towels in bathrooms for people wanting to dry their hands. Now, with the Sani-Dri hand... - March 03, 2009 - Sani-Dri
DJH Construction, Inc. Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar
DJH Construction, Inc. Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar by Taking Advantage of Available Rebates and Tax Credits. - March 01, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
USA SEO Pros Announces Employee Environmental Awareness Plan
USA SEO Pros, a leading search engine optimization company based in Las Vegas, announced today it is creating an environmental awareness plan for its employees. Steve Howe, the operations manager at USASEOPros, said the goal of the awareness plan is to help employees make environmentally-conscious... - February 28, 2009 - USASEOPros
Ecopixel, LLC of Vermont Launches New Web Site for Lake Champlain Committee
Ecopixel, LLC of Essex Junction, Vermont, a Web development and online visibility firm, has recently launched an informative new Web site for the Burlington-based Lake Champlain Committee (LCC). The content management system Web site at www.lakechamplaincommittee.org reflects the... - February 28, 2009 - Ecopixel, LLC
Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore
Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.
SunPods Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New Transportable Array Systems
SunPods Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop new impact resistant solar modules for SunPod’s transportable modular photovoltaic arrays for use in high risk... - February 27, 2009 - SunPods Inc.
the centre:mk shoppping centre - Squaring the Circle
Regional shopping destination thecentre:mk has added another piece to its sustainability jigsaw with the purchase four carbon neutral electric vehicles to replace its existing gas powered service road vehicles. - February 26, 2009 - thecentre:mk
EcoGreenHotel Encourages Hotels and Resorts to Participate in Earth Hour 2009 to "Support Hospitality Sustainability"
Earth Hour 2009 is set to switch off the globe. Already 538 cities in 75 countries which is double the number of countries that participated in 2008, are committed. With hundreds more cities expected to sign up to switch off in the coming months, Earth Hour 2009 is setting the platform for an... - February 25, 2009 - EcoGreenHotel
NIKA Becomes First CarbonFree® Certified Water on the Market
Company will also donate 100% of profits to charities providing clean water & sanitation. - February 24, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival Announces Major Tree-planting Program
The Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival has launched "Bazillion Blooms," a dogwood tree planting effort to restore East Tennessee's much-loved tree. The three year dogwood tree restoration effort will help to beautify Knox and surrounding counties and improve the environment. - February 23, 2009 - Bazillion Blooms
LayZgreenPeople and YouTube Celebrities Launch a Website for the Individual with Green Deficit Disorder
"Comedy Central meets the Environment." LayZgreenPeople.com targets the beginner level Green person who may not frequent Green websites, but is well-intentioned and wants to do more for the Environment. - February 22, 2009 - LayZgreenPeople.com
Sani-Dri Announces Listing of Energy Efficient Hand Dryers with Green Connected
Energy Efficient Hand Dryer - February 21, 2009 - Sani-Dri
Luxury Limousines Receives Award of Environmental Excellence
Luxury Limousines of Sacramento receives Green Ride Global Award of Environmental Excellence for Overall Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction - February 21, 2009 - Green Ride Global
Investor Ideas Marketplace Matching Accredited Investors and Business Updates Current Listings
Solar, Wind, Water, Green Building, Green Automotive, Organics, Technology Companies Featured. - February 21, 2009 - InvestorIdeas.com
Maui, Hawaii Recording Studio Welcomes Jeff Hendrickson
Bob Plotnik & Jeff Hendrickson are hooking up at Grace Recording Studio in Maui, Hawaii. This eco friendly studio runs 100% on solar power, harnessing the sun’s energy using photovoltaic solar panels. To guarantee the client’s privacy this facility is gated and secured. You can... - February 20, 2009 - Grace Recording Studio
A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for determining damage to composite materials used in civilian aircraft applications. The... - February 19, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Betty Belts Receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award City of Ventura Honors Locally-Based Accessories Company
Ventura-based accessories company receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from City of Ventura for encompassing the mentality as well as best business practices and choices for not just the environment, but also social equity and economic sustainability. - February 18, 2009 - Betty Belts
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series – How We Regulate Development – February 23, 2009
Experts – Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, and Chris Zimmerman - will discuss how we regulate development to create an environmentally, financially and socially sustainable future. Rebecca Flora, Senior VP of Education and Research at the US Green Building Council will moderate. - February 17, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Sani-Dri Announces Special President’s Day Sale for High Speed Ozone Hand Dryer
Green Technology Impacts Bathrooms. - February 17, 2009 - Sani-Dri
Eco Motors of Palm Springs Moves Closer to the First Eco Dealership in the United States
This morning in Rancho Mirage, California, Auto Knight President and CEO, Jeff Rizzo announced a tentative agregreement that would procure a floor plan assistance program for the new EMC-3 Commuter Vehicle. The EMC-3 is the first vehicle manufactured in China to be imported into the United States. - February 16, 2009 - Auto Knight Inc.
New Book and Seminar Offer Unique Approach to Energy Conservation
EnergyBright of Laingsburg, Michigan has published a book entitled “Energy Savings For The Novice: Simple Ways to Build Family Wealth and Security.” A 50-90 minute seminar, based on the book, is being offered to families nationwide. The EnergyBright message focuses on benefits to the family, not just the environment. This wealth building program can benefit even those who know very little about energy. - February 14, 2009 - EnergyBright
Living Greener in the Lowcountry
Award-winning “green” architect Whitney Powers of Studio A, Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina, offers common sense tips for embracing eco-friendly living in an article in this month’s South Carolina Woman magazine. In her article, entitled “Taking A Turn Towards A... - February 13, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Farallon Geographics Helps Marine Map Build a GIS-Based Web 2.0 Mapping Application to Identify Marine Protected Areas
Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com), working with the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa Barbara, The Nature Conservancy, and Ecotrust, has developed “MarineMap”, a Web 2.0 mapping and decision support system to identify marine protected areas. MarineMap combines an extensive... - February 13, 2009 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Computation Computer Recycling Event
From February 22nd – 28th they are inviting the general public to drop off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. - February 12, 2009 - Computation Ltd.
EmPower’s Sustainability Initiative Gets TCP-India Acclamation
EmPower Research LLC, a Business Advisory and Media Services company, gets The Climate Project India’s recognition for its participation in a nationwide environmental awareness competition. - February 12, 2009 - EmPower Research LLC
Wind Haven Announces New Green Initiatives
Wind Haven Horse Rescue is partnering with NCS Power to test and develop cutting-edge, energy-efficient projects using clean technology. - February 12, 2009 - Wind Haven Horse Rescue
What Does It Mean to Go Green® to the Average Consumer?
EV-Charge America of Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure and stations so that consumers, corporations and municipalities can go green one-by-one, today. - February 09, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Pure Luxury Transportation Receives Award of Environmental Excellence
Pure Luxury Transportation receives two Green Ride Global Awards of Environmental Excellence for Overall Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Client Outreach and Awareness. - February 08, 2009 - Green Ride Global
The Green ‘Diva’ in Luxury Ground Transportation
Diva Limousine Ltd. sets aggressive GHG reduction targets; announces Green Ride Global membership. Diva Limousine (www.divalimo.com), a chauffeured transportation company serving Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving a... - February 08, 2009 - Green Ride Global
Eco Friendly Approach to the Cleaning Industry in Singapore
Singapore's first eco friendly maid service launched. - February 07, 2009 - Green Cleaners Pte Ltd
Tips for Hosting a Green Gathering from Chinet Brand Premium Disposable Tableware
America’s premium disposable tableware brand, Chinet ®, practices sustainable processes in production and the brand encourages consumers to take that same level of commitment to protecting the planet when planning gatherings of any size. Quick Tips for a Green Gathering Include: - Send... - February 06, 2009 - Chinet
The Swinden Group Advises: Tropical Cyclone Gael Will Strike Madagascar
Torrential rains and high winds are expected over Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gael targets the island nation. - February 06, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
GetSolar Announces New Website and Fed ITC Tax Credit Info for Consumers
This press release introduces customers to GetSolar's new look and highlights the very significant enhancements to US solar incentive policy. - February 05, 2009 - GetSolar
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane as New President
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced that Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane has been chosen as the new president of the organization. McFarlane replaces Keith Crisco, who has been named N.C. Secretary of Commerce by Gov. Beverly Perdue. McFarlane was elected... - February 05, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Revolutionary Chicago-Based Real Estate Developer - Verdigris Group to Build LEED® Platinum Townhomes
Verdigris Group's newest development, Mesa Verde Townhomes is setting out to achieve LEED Platinum Certification under the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building standard - LEED for Homes. - February 04, 2009 - Verdigris Group
Nations Roof Install Energy Efficient Roof System for San Diego Airport
Nations Roof a leader in energy efficient roof systems and solar is proud to install a new energy saving cool roof and insulation system at the San Diego Regional Airport. - February 03, 2009 - Nations Roof
Tampa's Premier Land Surveying Firm Introduces "Green Surveying"
SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping becomes an industry leader in "Going Green" in Tampa, Florida. - February 03, 2009 - SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping