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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
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
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