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LifeSpan Receives NAID Certification for Computer Hard Drive Sanitization
LifeSpan Technology Recycling is among the first four companies to successfully complete the new security certification program for organizations that provide computer hard drive sanitization services. - September 19, 2008 - LifeSpan
Avalon Springs Launches Fall Eco-Centered Workshop Series
Avalon Springs, an emerging hot springs retreat center and ecovillage, has launched its fall 2008 series of classes as part of a mission to provide experiential learning about living sustainably, and abundantly, with the earth. Avalon’s workshop lineup includes: * Sept. 12-14 Earthen... - September 18, 2008 - Avalon Springs
EA Logistics Delivers Green Show Freight for Wal-Mart-Sponsored Sustainable Products Showcase
Wal-Mart’s Sustainable Solutions exposition will be utilizing the services of EA Logistics, a leader in eco-friendly freight strategies. Red Ball Productions, the expo’s producer selected EA Logistics as a natural fit for the event primarily because of its environmental awareness leadership and its Delivered GrEAn™ program. - September 17, 2008 - EA Logistics
Royal Coachman Demonstrates Environmental Leadership in Transportation
Royal Coachman Worldwide announces Green Ride Global Membership, GHG emission reductions and environmental sustainability goals. - September 17, 2008 - Green Ride Global
Energy Companies Foot the Bill for Universities to Reduce Their CO2 Emissions
Energy companies foot the bill for Universities to reduce their carbon footprint with CarbonWise. - September 13, 2008 - Living Life Green
Environmentally-Friendly Imprinted Promotional Products Now Available at EcoMarketingSolutions.com
Companies are looking for unique eco-friendly promotional products to help promote their brand at trade shows, client gifts and for holidays. EcoMarketingSolutions.com was created to make it simple to find the right green-friendly promotional product at the right price over 20,000 items -- at the touch of a button. - September 13, 2008 - Eco Marketing Solutions
Biosan Laboratories Adds New Testing Service for Manufacturers of Plastics and Textiles
Biosan Laboratories, Inc. - a leading provider of microbiology testing and bacteria detection - announced the availability of a new testing service to determine the efficacy of incorporated antimicrobials in plastics and textiles. Manufacturers in the plastic and textile industries call upon... - September 13, 2008 - Biosan Laboratories, Inc.
Ignoring Existing Feng Shui Influences Can be Dangerous
P.K. Odle of The Feng Shui Advantage is a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Mind Body & Beyond Expo... Sunday, Sept 14th at the L.A. Convention Center. Learn simple ways you can avoid problems and improve your finances, health and relationships by making the necessary Feng Shui adjustments to... - September 12, 2008 - The Feng Shui Advantage
Grow and Make - The Store for Sustainable Living Launches It's Online Store
Grow and Make (www.growandmake.com) The Store for Sustainable Living opened it's online doors to the public today. With a focus on providing sustainable products, review, ratings and articles Grow and Make can help consumers make smart decisions when purchasing products which are sustainable. - September 12, 2008 - Grow and Make
Renewableenergystocks.com Reports: Controversy, Benefits of Brazilian Sugarcane Based Ethanol Chemicals and Fuels
US import tariff on Brazilian ethanol exports compromises the country’s capacity to diversify its fuels supplier base. - September 11, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Construction Begins on the First Eco and Health Conscious Convenience Store
The convenience store of the future is under construction in Hollywood. Locali Conscious Convenience is being built to LEED standards and is set to open its doors this fall. The market, located at 5825 Franklin Avenue, seeks to make healthy eating and eco-friendly household necessities easily accessible to those on the go. Roughly translated from Italian, locali means "community" or "where it's happening." - September 11, 2008 - Locali Conscious Convenience
Water Cooler Gossip Goes Green
Smart Water Solutions Offers Environmentally Friendly Bottle-less Water Cooler. - September 10, 2008 - Smart Water Solutions
Hydrologic Studies Student Interns Return to GateWay Community College
After completing six college credits and earning paid work in the field of hydrologic studies, seven student interns returned to GateWay Community College's campus in Phoenix, AZ. GateWay partnered with the U.S. Geologic Studies to make the summer work program possible. - September 10, 2008 - GateWay Community College
New Guidance Document Offers Strategy for Remediation of Perchlorate in Groundwater
Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, in association with the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), announces the publication and release of a... - September 09, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
VT Media Announces New Television Initiative on the Greening of America
Eco-Friendly Series Launching for Educational Purposes. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
Setcom Corporation Goes Green
Efforts made by Setcom to become a more environmentally friendly company. - September 08, 2008 - Setcom Corporation
Banks Developments Use Cirrus Equipment to Monitor Noise at Shotton Surface Mine
Banks Group, the developers of land for property, surface mining, renewable energy and waste management have been using Cirrus Noise measuring equipment to ensure that their operations at the new Shotton Surface Mine near Cramlington in Northumberland have been designed and are conducted in an environmentally acceptable way. - September 01, 2008 - Cirrus Research plc
Solutions-IES Receives National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Outstanding Ground Water Project Award
Ground Water Remediation Award – Below Median Cost Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, has announced that the firm received the 2007 National Ground Water... - August 29, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
New Environmental Noise Monitoring Services from Cirrus Environmental
Cirrus Environmental is distributor for Noise Monitoring Systems manufactured by Cirrus Research plc, with a new website at www.cirrus-env.com giving a wealth of information on the subject. Cirrus Environmental provide tailor-made environmental noise measurement systems for a wide range of applications including transport, mining, construction, power generation, manufacturing and entertainment. - August 29, 2008 - Cirrus Environmental
Clean Marine Systems, Inc. Launches Automated Heat Exchanger Flush Systems. The Latest in a Line of Innovative Products That Promote Automated Maintenance / Clean Oceans.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Clean Marine Systems, Corporation is an innovative leader in electronic controlled pump and valve systems. The Clean Marine System is the first of a family of products targeted at the yachting heat exchanger maintenance market. They are also introducing a new innovative “Green Marine Product” line for the marine and yachting enthusiast. For more information please visit www.cleanmarinesystems.com - August 28, 2008 - Clean Marine Systems
Organic Directory Website a Natural Way to Promote Business
Organic products and services in the UK just became a lot easier to find. - August 28, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
Renewable Energy Stocks Green Investor Audio Interview with Ezra Green, CEO & Chairman of Clear Skies Solar, Inc.
Patented XTRAXR Technology Estimated at $500 million - August 28, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Inc. 5,000 Honors Orlando-Based Certification Company
5,000 Fast-Growth Companies to Quell Your Recession Fears – List Reports Aggregate Revenue of $185 Billion. - August 28, 2008 - Environmental Health Testing
NCACC Adopts Resolution Urging Environmental Review Commission to Study Yadkin Licensing Options
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the state’s Environmental Review Commission (ERC) study to examine the effects of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project relicensing on issues vital to North Carolina’s future clean water supply. - August 28, 2008 - Stanly County
NuU Medspa Goes Green to Support Chicago’s Green Tie Ball Chicago’s #1 Charity Event Celebrates Chicago’s Beauty, Saturday, September 13, 2008
NuU Medspa and thousands of other Chicagoans gather to celebrate the efforts of Green Tie Ball, an annual fundraising event that helps raise funds for everything beautiful in Chicago; expressways, gateways, and communities. All proceeds of Green Tie Ball go to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit... - August 27, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
UK£1.6 Million Deal a Milestone for Scotland's Caledonian Forest
Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life today has announced its successful purchase of the 10,000 acre Dundreggan Estate in Glen Moriston in the Scottish Highlands – one of the largest areas of land in the UK bought for forest restoration. - August 27, 2008 - Trees for Life
Conference for Food Protection Appoints New Vice Chairman of Council II
Conference for Food Protection strengthens their team with new Vice Chairman of Council II, Doug Campbell. - August 26, 2008 - Environmental Health Testing
Environmental Health Testing Secures New Chief Operating Officer
Environmental Health Testing (EHT), a certification management company, recently hired Jeff Belmont, formerly with Aramark, as their new Chief Operating Officer to support the triple-digit growth the company has experienced in the last few years. Belmont has expansive and diversified experience... - August 26, 2008 - Environmental Health Testing
Keyboard Culture Global Warming Expert Corbett Kroehler is Guest Blogger at JustMeans
Keyboard Culture founding expert Corbett Kroehler blogs on JustMeans.com. As green building consultant and sustainability expert, Corbett Kroehler continues to work to raise awareness of global warming and green building. - August 26, 2008 - Keyboard Culture Expert Community
The Rainforest Site Visitors Can "Gift" Land in Paraguay
To help preserve the San Rafael rainforest, The Rainforest Site has created a Gift That Gives More™ to benefit the World Land Trust’s efforts to buy this land and place it under permanent protection from future development. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
Patent Validates EOS Remediation's Strong Foundation of Intellectual Property
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent reissue to Solutions-IES. The reissued patent, U.S. Patent No. RE40448, is for groundwater bioremediation using... - August 24, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Stormwater Monitoring Guidance
Local stormwater managers are often in need of quantifiable information to meet mandatory stormwater permit requirements or to justify their stormwater management budgets. Monitoring to track the effectiveness of local stormwater programs is one of the best ways to collect such information, such as... - August 23, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
InvestorIdeas.com Presents an Audio Interview on ERC Carbon Capture Technology
Renewable Energy Stocks Green Investor Audio Presents an Interview with Professor Colin Oloman, Inventor of the ERC carbon capture technology, on behalf of Mantra Venture Group Ltd. - August 23, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Pure Luxury Transportation ‘Leading’ in Green
Pure Luxury Transportation is accepted into the US EPA Climate Leaders program for their environmental commitment. - August 23, 2008 - Green Ride Global
InvestorIdeas.com Presents: Global Policy and Investing Trends in Green Energy
Investorideas.com Ongoing Green Investor Audio Series with Michael Brush Gives Insight into Sector with Leading Renewable Energy Experts. - August 22, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Carbon Neutral Directory Helps Consumers & Business Go Green
A new internet directory makes it easier for consumers and business to go green. - August 21, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
The ‘Best” Way to Green Ground Transportation
Best Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation announces Green Ride Global Membership, commitment to environmental sustainability and GHG emissions reductions. - August 21, 2008 - Green Ride Global
InvestorIdeas.com Presents New Audio Interview with XSunX CEO
Audio interview with Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc. discusses the company’s business model, the thin film solar technology, recent progress, market drivers and current bids and proposals in the pipeline. - August 21, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Renewable Energy Stocks Presents a Green Investor Podcast with CEO of Industrial Biotechnology Corporation
Renewable Energy Stocks Green Investor Podcast with CEO of Industrial Biotechnology Corporation: Focusing on Brazilian Sugarcane Based Ethanol Chemicals and Fuels. - August 20, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Beautorium Keeps Getting Greener and Greener
From anti-aging to pregnancy and baby, from body care to hair care, from aromatherapy to makeup, Beautorium is a luxury of “green” solutions for modern skin care and beauty needs. The beauty doesn’t stop there. Get ready for three more cult beauty brands to join the mix: Afterglow... - August 19, 2008 - Beautorium
Keeping It Green by Protecting the Carbon Footprint, Grace Recording Studio Has Gone 100% Solar Powered
Working on one's album feels like a vacation when it is recorded at the world class Grace Recording Studio in Maui, Hawaii. The Eco friendly 100% solar-powered facility is gated for customers' security and is located on a magnificent half-acre of beauty and splendor. - August 18, 2008 - Grace Recording Studio
Self-Cleaning Nanotechnology Solution for Today’s Pollution
SolarStucco self-cleaning technology protects building’s exterior; once coated, buildings new (or restored) remain clean for many years. SolarStucco coatings are water based, very easy to apply and easily integrated into any manufacturing process. - August 17, 2008 - MCH Nano Solutions
Phantom Creek Publishing Releases CHILL in the Living Room
CHILL in the Living Room, releases as an eBook, provides homeowners with real world strategies for dwelling in a post peak world of energy price shocks, shortages, and blackouts. - August 17, 2008 - Phantom Creek Publishing
Investorideas.com Presents: Green Investor Interview with CEO of Showcase Company, Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
Larry Kristof Elaborates on Green Incubator Model of Carbon Capture, Cellulosic Ethanol and Recent China Venture. - August 16, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Shark Research Institute Presents Awards to Marine Conservationists
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors... - August 15, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Globalsave.org: Save Nature Now - Before It's Too Late
Support Vital Efforts to Protect Endangered Wildlife and Threatened Habitats - August 12, 2008 - GlobalSave
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
The Animal Rescue Site Creates IFAW Gift to Minimize Damage of Oil Spills
Visitors to The Animal Rescue Site can help support International Fund for Animal Welfare's oil spill clean-up work by purchasing a Gift That Gives More™. Each $25 “Rescue Birds and Animals After an Oil Spill” Gift adds to IFAW’s emergency fund and enables the organization to respond to the next oil spill wherever and whenever it occurs. - August 10, 2008 - GreaterGood
Lights on with Solar Energy for San Antonio Firms: Slay Engineering Co. and Madeline Anz Slay Architecture
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds