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The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award 2009 – Now Open for Entries
Following the success of the inaugural 2008 Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award, registration for the 2009 award has now opened. Munro Group companies, FDS and Maven, both play a key role in the set up and running of Best Green Companies. The award aims to identify and recognise the top... - October 29, 2008 - Munro Global
Investorideas.com Green Investor Podcast Series – DOE Interview
Investorideas.com Green Investor Podcast Series - The U.S. Department of Energy’s Andy Karsner offers an outlook on U.S. policy on renewable energy - October 28, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Bio Energy Plantations CEO Wins "Spirit of Enterprise" Award
Bio Energy plantations has won Singapore’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award. - October 26, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd
Atlanta Company Perfects Effective, Green-Cleaning Option — Brings Eco-Friendly Power Cleaning to Marketplace
Atlanta-based green pressure washing company, Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc. offers commercial and industrial cleaning services using eco-friendly techniques. It the only company servicing the Southeast region that specializes in dry steam vapor cleaning, green power washing, graffiti and surface oil removal, and mobile waste water recycling services that reclaim and re-use 98% of water on-site. - October 23, 2008 - Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc.
LifeSpan Recognized by EPA For Environmental Excellence
LifeSpan Technology Recycling today announced that it has been recognized by the EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track program (“Performance Track”). LifeSpan also received the Gold Leadership Award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment – becoming the first recycler in the state to achieve this prestigious designation. - October 21, 2008 - LifeSpan
Demonstration Green Home and Wildlife Friendly Landscape
Perhaps for the first time ever, a certified "green" home has been turned into an educational open house to educate visitors about the steps required and the benefits reaped from building "green." Unlike most typical model homes, the unique landscape of this home also boasts a certified wildlife habitat and vegetable garden. - October 21, 2008 - Betsy S. Franz
"Going Green" from the Comfort of Your Own Home: Environmental Waste Solutions Offers Work-from-Home Opportunities for the Eco-Minded
Environmental Waste Solutions (EWS) is offering a work-from-home business opportunity that makes “going green” that much greener for those seeking to work for themselves - October 21, 2008 - Environmental Waste Solutions
Got Cha Organic Bug Spray
Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters
Newtechbio Offers WHITECAP(TM) SC Aquatic Herbicide with Fluridone
Newtechbio, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its product offering line with the addition of WHITECAP SC herbicide with Fluridone for the control of aquatic weeds in fresh water ponds, lakes, reservoirs, potable water sources, drainage canals and irrigation canals. WHITECAP SC contains Fluridone, a proven ingredient designed to kill and control Duckweed, Milfoil, Watermeal and other weeds. - October 18, 2008 - Newtechbio, Inc.
black & light ® Teams Up with UC Davis to Help 'Save the Honeybees'
black & light ® candle company has teamed up with the University of California Davis to aid in their honeybee research. 10% of all proceeds from their 'Bees' candle goes directly to the Harry H. Laidlaw Bee Research Facility to aid researchers in their fight to solve the honeybee crisis. - October 17, 2008 - black & light ®
Solar Stocks Investor Podcast with Tom Djokovich, CEO of Thin Film Solar Company, XsunX Inc.
Tom Djokovich: “We envision thin film literally usurping the market share that silicon wafer technologies currently enjoy.” - October 17, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction
Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz
Emerging Wastewater Technology Has Local Reach and International Appeal
In response to concerns over energy costs, the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District is considering upgrading its wastewater treatment technology to a modern, high-efficiency alternative - the M.A.R.S. aeration system. This project, conceived of by Sheaffer & Roland Inc., is to be presented at the Water Environment Federation's international conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago later this month. - October 15, 2008 - Sheaffer & Roland Inc.
Calling All Ecopreneurs: Environmental Waste Solutions Offers Lucrative Green Business Opportunity in a Down Market
EWS is now accepting inquiries from those entrepreneurs (and ecopreneurs) who are interested in learning more about how they can benefit from this lucrative green business opportunity. - October 14, 2008 - Environmental Waste Solutions
Cameron, MO - Tumor Cluster Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City based law firm Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com) is announcing a town hall meeting concerning the outbreak of brain tumors and various cancers in and around Cameron, Missouri being held Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Hall, 11411 NE Highway... - October 11, 2008 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Energy Saving Company Living Life Green Launch New US Operation
Living Life Green US launches in Atlanta. Living Life Green, an energy saving software company founded in London, UK this week launched its new US operation based in Atlanta, Georgia. The expansion directly into the US market is a result of the massive interest and developing sales of Living Life... - October 10, 2008 - Living Life Green
Queen and Paul Rodgers Join Researchers of the World to Stop the Shark Slaughter
Brian May, guitarist of Queen, and Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Queen + Paul Rodgers (and also of Free and Bad Company), join 140 researchers to urge the governments of all nations to stop the slaughter of sharks. With the "Manifesto for Immediate Worldwide Shark Conservation Actions,"... - October 09, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
The Building Studio Architects Earns First LEED® Certification for a Private Home in New York City
The Building Studio, one of New York’s boutique architectural firms, is pleased to announce it has completed New York City’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Neighborhood Development) certification for a private single-family home. The Rauch residence,... - October 09, 2008 - The Building Studio, LLP
New Imprinted All Natural Cotton Tote Bags from EcoMarketingSolutions.com
An environmentally friendly imprinted cotton tote bag can keep your name visible at trade shows, making it an ideal low cost promotional item. - October 09, 2008 - Eco Marketing Solutions
Alcoa’s Relicensing Effort for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project Poses Significant Challenge to New North Carolina Drought Bill
The N.C. Water Rights Committee is announcing that while new legislation signed into law on July 31 by Gov. Mike Easley does expand the ability of the governor and local communities to respond when drought conditions worsen, it does not apply to Alcoa’s hydroelectric operations on the Yadkin... - October 09, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
MaxShield Becomes MPE, Inc’s Latest Protective Apparel Line
MPE Inc., the world's leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low cost protective apparel line called MaxShield, a cost effective alternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality, micro porous barrier protection, and the... - October 08, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
The Pet Loving Public Discovered Castle Baths ANNA Designer Pet Line from Purrinlot Persians
Award Winning Persian Cat Breeder, Laura Thomas of Purrinlot Persians www.purrinlot.com developed Designer Natural Pet Line inspired from Faith and the worlds first Blue Eye Bicolor Persian Grand Champion- Anna’s Gift. - October 08, 2008 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa
Arup Impressed During Evaluation of Plogg Wireless Energy Meter
Arup, the worldwide structural design and engineering group, conducts successful trials with Energy Optimizers' Plogg Bluetooth energy meter. - October 08, 2008 - Energy Optimizers Ltd
Environmental Waste Solutions Announces Rapid Growth with Their Part-Time Green Business Opportunity for New Affiliates
Environmental Waste Solutions (EWS) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced today that the company has realized rapid growth with new part-time affiliates from around the US becoming waste management consultants with the company. - October 08, 2008 - Environmental Waste Solutions
Important News Related to the Cost of Home Wind Turbines Released by GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company (GEDOWCO)
Last Friday, October 3, 2008, the House of Representatives passed a bill, which allows clients who purchase Home Wind Turbines to deduct 30% of the cost from their tax bill in the form of a tax credit. This is not to be confused with a tax deduction. A tax credit is a direct deduction from the... - October 07, 2008 - GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company
Whitewater Security's Groundbreaking Water Crisis Management Solution Delivers Comprehensive Online Answer to Terrorist or Accidental Water Contamination
Skilled team of security and water experts provides end-to-end, cutting-edge, customized solution to safeguard even the most vulnerable locations. - October 07, 2008 - Whitewater Security
Seattle Solar Installation Company Helps Washington Customers Take Advantage of New Federal Solar Tax Credits
Local solar installation company, Sunergy Systems, announces that going solar now makes more sense than ever for Washington home owners. Just in time for National Solar Energy Awareness Month, Congress passed the Investment Tax Credit on Friday, October 03, 2008. With the passage of the Investment... - October 06, 2008 - Sunergy Systems
Grease Trap Maintenance Product Featured in Restaurant Business Magazine... Bio-Flo Grease Trap Cleaner Awarded Better Business Bureau Seal of Reliability 4th Time
Grease Trap Maintenance Products by Envirolab Honored By Restaurant Business Magazine And The Better Business Bureau. Their Clients Eliminate Grease Trap Cleaning and Drain Odors, Drain Clogs, and Costly Grease Trap Service. Bio-Flo Grease Trap Treatment for Restaurant Grease Traps, Grease Interceptors, Lift Station Maintenance & Septic Tank Treatment. Used to Eliminate Grease Trap Waste in Restaurant Grease Traps. - October 05, 2008 - ENVIROLAB
American Homes Ribbon Cutting for Green, Energy Savings and Storm Resistant Home for the Berlen's in Port Charlotte Florida
American Homes, LLC cuts the ribbon on a bright future despite tough times. - October 04, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
NY Luxury Fleet Filling Need for Green
Partners Executive Transportation is driving towards a more sustainable future. The New York luxury ground transportation provider is undertaking a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental footprint of all aspects of their business. Through their partnership with Green Ride Global... - October 04, 2008 - Green Ride Global
EOS Remediation Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Physical and Biological Means
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide... - October 02, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
MAA Worldwide and the Globes Awards Announce Nominees for the 2008 "Best in the World" Promotion Marketing Campaign
The annual Globes Awards recognize campaigns that have already won top honors in separate national award programs that are organized in 26 Countries for excellence in promotional marketing. A Globe Award is presented to the campaign receiving the highest marks from an international panel of judges in each of 16 qualifying categories and Each year, the top three campaigns across all categories compete for the coveted “Best in the World” Promotional Marketing Campaign. - October 02, 2008 - MAAW.org
Groundbreaking Held for “Green” Park with Nature Center in Garner, North Carolina
White Deer Park is a 96-acre park with a Nature Center planned as the Town of Garner’s first L.E.E.D.-certified building. Many of the park structures will feature material reused from a 1930’s homestead located on the property. The design and development team for the park includes Town of Garner staff, obs Landscape Architects, Cherry Huffman Architects, Design Dimension, GR&S, Inc., Stewart Engineering and Consider Design. - October 02, 2008 - Geo. Raper & Son, Inc.
Chilworth Technology Publishes Strategic Guide on Handling Dusts and Powders Safely to Help Companies That Are a Target of the OSHA Combustible Dust NEP
In light of the newly released OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis program (CPL 03-00-006) Chilworth Technology has published strategic Guide for the safe handling of combustible dusts. This document, “Chilworth Technology Strategic Guide – Handling Dusts & Powders... - September 30, 2008 - Chilworth Technology, Inc.
JVB Architect, LLC Provided Green Design
JVB Architect, LLC completed multiple green designed projects compliant to USGBC LEED Guidelines. - September 30, 2008 - JVB ARCHITECT, LLC
Stonehenge: Geological Feature Indicates the Site Was Constructed at the End of the Last Ice Age, 14,000 Years Ago
As the spotlight turns once again on Stonehenge a British born amateur geologist, Dean Talboys, believes he has rediscovered a geological feature of the site which could give an indication of its true age. In dating the site archeologists have only ever considered radiocarbon determination of samples recovered during excavations. However, Talboys claims that these only indicate periods of activity at the site and not the original date of construction. - September 26, 2008 - Dean Talboys
BOOST Presents Preservation and Sustainability Information Session at Heritage Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA
BOOST Speaker, Registered Architect and LEED accredited professional Jason Kliwinski to give presentation entitled ”Life-Cycles: Historic Preservation, Adaptive Re-Use, & Sustainability - Natural Fits” in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 4th. - September 26, 2008 - Building Open Opportunity Structures Together
The Renewable Energy Centre Supports New UK Investment in Wind and Wave Power
Plans to give additional incentives to wave power systems in Scotland to encourage more business in the region were today supported by The Renewable Energy Centre. - September 26, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development
The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
First-Ever Non-Stop, Cross-Country, Biodiesel-Fueled Road Trip Concludes Today in Santa Monica
Advertising copywriters Nik Bristow and Brian Pierce clock in with an official time of 38 hours, 37 minutes, 41.1 seconds for the 2,903.3-mile journey. - September 25, 2008 - Fitzgerald+CO
GreetQ.com Announces Collaboration with Ecolibris
GreetQ Card Company, an online greeting card retailer, has announced a collaboration with Ecolibris, an online environmentally-focused company also based in Seattle. Ecolibris allows it’s customers to offset their book purchases by planting trees. Readers can visit the Ecolibris website and... - September 25, 2008 - Modern Paper Goods
‘Leading’ in Green Luxury
Luxury Limousines of Sacramento is accepted into the US EPA Climate Leaders program for their environmental commitment. - September 25, 2008 - Green Ride Global
StalkMarket Launches Blog to Discuss Environmental Issues
StalkMarket, the leading producer of Earth-friendly disposable tableware and food packaging in the United States, today announced that it has launched a new blog that will examine environmental issues from a practical, real-world viewpoint. The new blog is written by Buzz Chandler, president and... - September 24, 2008 - StalkMarket
Hydraficient Announces Availability of Water Fuel Cell Kit
Hydraficient Water Fuel Cell Kit allows consumers to improve gas mileage and reduce emissions through a simple, cost effective installation. - September 23, 2008 - Hydraficient
First-Ever Non-stop, Biodiesel-Fueled Cross-Country Trip Kicks Off Today (Monday, Sept. 22) in NYC
Nik Bristow and Brian Pierce with Fitzgerald+CO advertising raising nationalawareness for alternative fuels with the help of Willie Nelson’s BioWillie® Premium Biodiesel. - September 22, 2008 - Fitzgerald+CO
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Landmark Sustainability Book
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of I Am Sustainability: How the Human Body Can Save the Planet by Enrico J. Wensing. - September 22, 2008 - Bauu Institute and Press
MHI Introduces Good Earth 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Packaging
Newest addition to the Good Earth family of environmentally responsible thermoformed packaging is made 100% from post consumer recycled PET. Material is also Biodegradable, Compostable and recyclable. Wide range of packaging for food and non food applications is available. - September 21, 2008 - MHI, Division of CEI Inc
Mosquito Haters Enjoy Multi-Option Machine; Dual-Valve Mosquito Misting System Sprays Organic Repellent, Insecticide or Both
The world’s first dual-valve mosquito misting system gives consumers a choice: spray an organic repellent, spray insecticide, or spray both in a one-two punch depending on daylight, conditions and property use. MosquitoMax has been the leader in mosquito repellent system technology since 2003, and developed the industry’s first high-pressure, mix-on-demand tankless mosquito misting system in 2005. - September 21, 2008 - MosquitoMax
“Park Angels” Take Flight
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, an organization dedicated to upgrading City of Charleston parks and green spaces and rallying community support and pride behind the effort, is adding a few more angels to the Holy City. - September 21, 2008 - Charleston Parks Conservancy
RenewableEnergyStocks.com Presents Another Solar Stocks Sector Close Up - Solar Integrators Deliver Growth
RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading investor news and research portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents a sector close-up on solar stocks in the Green Investor series by environmental writer Paulo Nery. Solar stocks featured include Premier Power Renewable Energy... - September 20, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com