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Environment Website with a Twist Planet Tingle Launches on Earth Day
PlanetTingle.com is not your usual environment website. Members act in coordinated effort creating greater impact at once. Results are then posted on the site. - April 23, 2009 - Billy Surf
Save Water 40%-60% with New Method of Installing Subsurface Drip Irrigation and Waste Water Recycling Systems
The Trench'N edge Trencher has developed a new method of installing Subsurface Drip Irrigation systems and Waste Water Recycling systems that can save 40%-60% of residential water usage and makes the installation cost comparable with conventional spray-in-the-air irrigation systems. - April 23, 2009 - Trench'N edge Trencher/ For the Edge, Inc.
Every Day is Earth Day for Florida Businessmen
When Americans stop to commemorate Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22, it will be just another day at the office for a pair of local businessmen entrepreneurs whose company is making headlines around the country for breaking new ground in the field of renewable energy. Partners Roger Eschenroeder... - April 23, 2009 - SunQuest Energy LLC
Audubon Environmental Project Named 2008 Green Project of the Year
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 Hidden Lake, one of the... - April 23, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Custom Drapery and Curtain Manufacturer, Will be Planting Trees for Earth Day 2009 to Help Put an End to Global Warming
With the help of the Arbor Foundation, Factory Direct Drapes™ will support Green initiatives by planting a tree in American National Forests for every order over $200 between Earth Day and April 29. - April 22, 2009 - Factory Direct Drapes
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Pearson VUE Signs Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Environmental Health Testing, LLC
Pearson VUE to Deliver National Registry of Food Safety Professionals’TM Food Safety Manager Certification ExaminationTM with Environmental Health Testing. - April 22, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
The Green Team CT Sponsors Recycling at the Green Earth Fair in Westport CT, Homeowners and the Public Can Recycle Household Batteries and CFL Bulbs
The Green Team CT will be at the Green Earth Fair located at 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT Saturday, April 25th from 11am - 4 pm. The Green Team is committed to helping the community go green. Homeowners can come and practice green living by getting rid of their household batteries and... - April 22, 2009 - The Green Team CT LLC
Burnaby Wall Slated for New Environmental Art Project
The Earth Foundation today announced a new mural project that will begin in early April. The project, with the working title of “Gray Wolves”, will be a large scale public art piece painted on a wall at 7611 Edmonds Street in Burnaby, BC. The piece is slated for completion by April 30th and will depict a family of endangered wolves, bringing awareness to their plight and beauty. - April 22, 2009 - The Earth Foundation
EV-Charge America Launches the First Ever Casino / Resort Electric Vehicle Charging Station System in the World
EV-Charge America, a Las Vegas based electric vehicle charging station infrastructure high-tech, start-up company, launched the first ever Casino / Resort electric vehicle charging station system in the world on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Valet Parking area of the prestigious Rampart Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. - April 21, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Ed Begley Jr Joins Non-Profit Start-Up Green Wish for Its Official Launch in Honor of Earth Day 2009
Headed by Actor Raphael Sbarge, Green Wish will Help Raise Funds for Local “Going Green” Projects in Communities across America. - April 21, 2009 - Green Wish Inc
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue to Participate in Project E.A.G.L.E
Project E.A.G.L.E. – Winter Haven, Florida attracts a variety of groups from across the state to participate in its annual clean up of area lakes. - April 21, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Cassbeth Sends Author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to INCOSE Spring 09 Conference to Present a Paper
Cassbeth sends author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to INCOSE Spring 09 Conference to present a paper. The paper is based on the Specification Analysis Tool (SAT) Software that helps users write and analyze specification text. It provides a brief history of... - April 21, 2009 - CassBeth
ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC Provides Offset Registration Service for Processed Recycled Material
Third party auditing and verification of recycling tonnage converted to credits. - April 20, 2009 - ReuseRecycleReclaim, LLC
Baxa ‘Ecological’ Program Promotes Benefits of Recycling
Commitment to ‘green’ activities at Baxa Corporation celebrates Earth Day 2009 while providing reduced costs and workplace benefits. Historically, Baxa has chosen product designs and raw materials that reduce waste and improve patient safety and minimize environmental impact. More recently, the company has introduced specific initiatives for reducing its environmental impact and advancing its environmental stewardship. - April 20, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Computation’s Free Earth Day
Looking for an environmentally sensitive and privacy ensured method to dispose of your unwanted computer equipment? Leave it with Computation for free during the week leading up to Earth Day. - April 18, 2009 - Computation Ltd.
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Going Green: Smart BINZ Solar Powered Recycling Receptacle
SMART BINZ Corporation plans to begin manufacturing a compact (28” x 28”) recycling receptacle made from 90% recycled ABS plastic material adapted with a solar module into the top of the receptacle whereby lighting up the side panels of the unit making it more visible and hopefully used more frequently. - April 17, 2009 - SMART BINZ Corporation
Casey Cares Foundation Helps the Planet as Well as Critically Ill Children
The Casey Cares Foundation winds up with wind energy for this coming Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Powered with 100% wind energy using offsets from Clean Currents, the charity will save 24% on utility costs allowing that savings to be used for their uplifting programs for critically ill children. Additionally, switching to wind energy reduces the amount of gas emissions in the environment, thus helping our sick children breathe better. - April 17, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
ToxicRisk.com Combines Latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory Data with Google Maps
In 1996 MapCruzin.com created the very first U.S. based interactive toxic release maps on the internet. This led to developing the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) maps for Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard project in 1997. Since then, MapCruzin.com has developed many other map-based environmental internet projects because they believe that increased public awareness results in reducing risks. ToxicRisk.com, based on EPA Toxic Release Data with Google Maps, builds on this history. - April 17, 2009 - MapCruzin
Forsythia on Sale for Earth Day
With Earth Day right around the corner, Meadowview has placed forsythia on sale for as low as $1.05 a plant. - April 17, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Is Your Lawn a Chemical Dumping Ground?
With Earth Day celebrations right around the corner, many people are taking the opportunity to examine the impact their day-to-day activities have on the environment. And because the month of April also happens to be National Lawn Care Month, going green right outside their doorstep is a natural... - April 16, 2009 - NaturaLawn of America
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
A Couple in Fort Mojave, Arizona Takes Advantage of the 30% Renewable Energy Grant to Go Solar
How Arizona residents are taking advantage of the 30% federal renewable energy grant to get a solar system installed on their residence. - April 15, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
The Audubon Park Neighborhood and Students from Northeast Middle School (NEMS) to Honor Our Urban Ecology at the Spring Wingding, on Saturday April 25, 11am to 2pm
The Spring WingDing, Audubon Park’s annual community festival, coincides with Earth Week and Global Youth Service Day. Students from the neighborhood’s middle school anticipate a fun event which helps raise ecological awareness. “It shows how much these kids really care about the environment,” said Barb Kapala, Beacons Coordinator at NEMS. “By taking ownership of the Spring WingDing, they set an example of service and engagement for the broader community.” - April 15, 2009 - Audbon Neighborhood Association
Money Saving Eco-Friendly Items for Earth Day
Ecoscene Approved List of Products and Services are Both Cost Effective and Green. - April 15, 2009 - Ecoscene
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library
In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Flexfit Leads Eco-Friendly, Green Headwear Movement in 2009
Flexfit, one of the world’s largest headwear manufacturers, is leading the way in the headwear industry with their organic eco-friendly line of hats. - April 13, 2009 - Flexfit
Plug-In's Historic Ride All Around America Concludes at National Sustainable Design Expo
National Sustainable Design Expo will host the exciting conclusion of EVJerry Asher's historic trip to visit all the state capitals of the lower 48 states spreading the gospel of plug-in hybrid with his PHEV the Spirit of DC. Come to the Mall to see the Spirit of dc and all of the fantastic inventions at the National Sustainable Design Expo running from April 18th to the 20th on the National Mall. - April 13, 2009 - PHEV3A
PaceControls Technology Helps Delaware Municipal Buildings Save on Energy Bills
Proven eco-friendly technology helps municipalities, governments reduce deficits - April 12, 2009 - PaceControls
Affordable Homemade Wind Generator Plans Are Now Available for Families at BuildaWindGenerator.org
BuildaWindGenerator.org understands that families all over the world are considering less expensive, more eco-friendly solutions to their home energy needs. Learn how to build alternative energy sources at home. BuildaWindGenerator.org plans provide step-by-step instructions on how to build a 1000 watt homemade wind generator for under $100, and all of the parts are readily available and easily obtained. - April 12, 2009 - Build a Wind Generator
Green Leadership Institute Launches Scholar Residence Program
Scholar Residents will have opportunity to live and work on Carbon-Neutral Development Gelston Castle Estate as members of Green Leadership Institute for 3 months with room and board provided - April 11, 2009 - Safflyn Corporation
Metro Centre Puts a Little Spring in the Local Economy with Five New Shops, Special Promotions and the Peoria Farmers Market
Iconic shopping centre bucks economy, thrives in Spring 2009 - April 11, 2009 - Metro Centre
Recreation Planners Use Technology to Get Public Participation
“A 21st century way to engage the public directly in recreation and conservation decisions” – that’s how planner Edwin S. Gardner of Heritage Strategy Group describes the approach he and his team are taking to make sure the public is keenly involved in the 2010-2020... - April 11, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
How to Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com) Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Systems Decrease Smog, Save Fuel and Increase Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is steadily approaching converting vehicles to hydrogen in a new and different way. What they are doing is revolutionary, a giant step in the right direction, the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - April 10, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Further Reductions of Carbon Emissions Needed by 2020
The Renewable Energy Centre believes UK carbon emissions should be cut by 42% by 2020. - April 10, 2009 - The Renewable Energy Centre
MagicBricks.com & Vatika Group’s Earth Walk – a Grand Success
Taking The Environment & CSR Seriously - April 10, 2009 - Times Business Solutions Limited
Don Harris of DJH Construction, Inc. is Elected to the Board of Directors for the Solar Energy Council of the Inland Empire (SEC-IE)
Don Harris joins the SEC-IE as a board director. - April 09, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
AASHE and the ACUPCC Launch Online Climate Action Planning Wiki
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) have released Climate Planning for Campuses: A How To Guide (http://www.aashe.org/wiki/climate-planning-guide), a manual to assist... - April 09, 2009 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Beautorium Celebrates Entrepreneurial Exclusive in Natural and Organic Skincare
Beautorium, the online natural and organic beauty emporium, is pleased to announce an entrepreneurial exclusive in natural skincare: Dr. Mah Hussein Gambles, founder of Saaf Skincare, has just been named one of the UK’s Top 100 female entrepreneurs. - April 08, 2009 - Beautorium
The Green Dictionary Premiere Pre-Release - in Time for Earth Day
The Green Dictionary is the premiere resource for helping you to “learn to speak green.” From A to Z, The Green Dictionary defines the many concepts and terms of the green movement and the growing green economy in quick and accessible language. With over 150 must know “green words,” The Green Dictionary is an invaluable addition to your library. - April 08, 2009 - EcoKnowledge
Independence Station Seeks “Green” 21st Century Pioneers
Independence Station, the Oregon development slated to become the World’s Greenest Building when it opens in 2010, is now accepting priority pre-reservations for the 15 condominium-style homes included in the mixed-use development. - April 08, 2009 - Independence Station
CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions And Karbone Announce Strategic Partnership Agreement
Strategic Partnership Agreement Between CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions and Leading Environmental Credit Brokerage and Climate Change Consulting Firm Karbone. - April 07, 2009 - Genuine Trading Solutions
The Swinden Group Offers Free Severe Weather Advisories for April
For the month of April, Severe Weather Advisories, by the Swinden Group, are being provided free of charge. - April 04, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
A Green YouTube: the New Social Networking Video Site for the Planet, Earthprotect.com
EarthProtect.com is a worldwide environmental hub that features thousands of videos and brings like-minded people together, connecting them to experts and global resources in order to raise awareness and promote action to sustain our world. - April 04, 2009 - Earth Protect
Atlas Copco Philippines Runs for the Whale Sharks
Atlas Copco Philippines’ Team Air Runners joined the “Condura Run 09: Skyway Run For The Whale Sharks” last 22nd of March 2009. The race was held at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Team Air Runners is currently composed of local Atlas Copco Compressor Technique (CT)... - April 04, 2009 - Atlas Copco Philippines
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
World Dryer Announces the Link Between Hand Dryers and a Greener Environment
World Dryer® Corporation answers the popular question on everyone's mind. "Are hand dryers or paper towels better for the environment?" - April 02, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation