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Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania Clean Energy Initiative for Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company, will support the review of the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) pressurized water piping systems. The MAWC is one of the largest utilities in the western region of Pennsylvania serving over 115,000 customers throughout a five... - July 03, 2008 - Rentricity Inc.
Bring Soaring Fuel Costs Back Down to Earth: Global Gas Boycott on the 5th Day of Every Month
Global Community Communications Alliance is encouraging everyone to proclaim their independence from fossil fuels on the 5th day of every month until gas prices are brought down significantly. The campaign's slogan is: “Freedom, not Fueldom.” - July 02, 2008 - Future Studios
Center for Watershed Protection Launches Its New Website
Last week, some regular visitors to the Center for Watershed Protection's website were surprised to see it completely transformed with a new look, a new structure, and new resources. After a long planning process, the Center has created a more resource-rich site that intends to serve two equal... - July 02, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
SHIELD Security Systems Announces Maryland Registration Security Franchises Now Available
SHIELD Security Systems of Buffalo, New York is pleased to announce expanded Franchise opportunities into the state of Maryland. - July 01, 2008 - SHIELD Security Systems
Fish Don’t Fart™ * - Revolutionary New Invention Offers Easy Solution to Food Shortages: Portable Farms™
* EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 foot space. Units can be scaled in size. - July 01, 2008 - Portable Farms(TM)
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire Begin Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up once again to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free. Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00am to 12:00noon, Wildcat will host interpretive... - July 01, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Carroll County, MD, Takes Important Steps Toward an Environmentally-Sustainable Future Through Roundtable Process
On April 22nd, Carroll County representatives, local developers, environmental groups, and government agencies met to finalize the Recommended Model Development Principles for Carroll County, MD. This diverse group has worked over the past eight months to propose revisions to the County’s... - June 30, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Amdega is First to Go Green with New Timbers
The company is the first in its sector to make the formal move from utilising traditionally sourced hardwoods to temperate American (and other) hardwoods, North American Douglas Fir and high grade European engineered timbers selected especially for AMDEGA from some of the best sawmills currently in production. All timbers used in AMDEGA’s Darlington-based workshops are sourced from (*FSC, **PEFC or other renewable, farmed and managed sources with proven provenance) ethical, reliable suppliers. - June 29, 2008 - Amdega
Happy Birthday, Vapor Systems; the Vapor Steam Cleaners King is Turning 10
Offers Customers Free Brushes to Celebrate. - June 28, 2008 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk Comments on Gordon Brown’s "New Deal" for Foreign Investment in UK Renewable Energy
With the world watching oil prices steadily rise, Gordon Brown’s trip to the Middle East appeared to offer a new solution which was for oil exporting countries to increase their output but also invest in UK renewable energy. - June 28, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
PLS Unveils Website for Project Green AV – Where Green Ideas Become Great Ideas
Project Green AV (PGAV) is not your typical Green Initiative. PGAV is committed to bringing together colleagues and consumers involved in the AV industry to learn about, discuss and teach environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions for AV purchases, installation, new technology and projects. The PGAV website, www.projectgreenav.com, is live and open to public viewing and participation. - June 27, 2008 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
Texas Right of Way Associates Opens the Barnett Shale Training Center
TRWA, Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will open the new “Barnett Shale Training Center” in conjunction with their right of way acquisitions firm. “The Barnett Shale Training Center offers 3 training classes in the field of oil & gas Right of Way... - June 26, 2008 - TRWA, Inc.
FreeMarketOrganics.com Launches Gift Registry with Partial Purchase Feature
FreeMarketOrganics.com announces a new gift registry service with a Partial Purchase feature designed to simplify gift buying. FreeMarketOrganics.com wants to provide customers with a conscientious, stress-free marketplace where they will find sustainable, toxin-free goods, fairly made, and built... - June 26, 2008 - eWish.com
Eco Friendly Process Replaces Toxic Hexavalent Chrome Plated Tubes and Bars
Commercial Fluid Power’s answer to toxic hard chrome is water. Commercial Fluid Power in conjunction with Gerdau Macsteel NitroSteel division has developed an Eco friendly replacement product for toxic producing hard chrome plated tubes and bars. Nitro-tuff tubing and bars treated in the... - June 26, 2008 - Commercial Fluid Power
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks; Solar Stocks on the Run
Raised Targets, Japan Reinstating Solar Subsidies and Technical Trading Incite Run. - June 26, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Samson Carts Achieves Gold Level Cradle to CradleSM Certification
Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. - June 25, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Rising Moon Organics: Delicious Food, Waste Free
Rising Moon Organics (RMO) has served the finest ravioli and desserts at the Oregon Country Fair (OCF) since 1992. RMO was formerly one of many food booths producing mountains of trash over the 3 day festival, but changed their approach in 1993 to pursue a trash-free mission. - June 25, 2008 - Rising Moon Organics
Green Festival and Reggae Concert in Mohawk, NY - July 26th 2008
All day reggae concert and green festival supporting the environment and supporting cultural awareness. - June 23, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
Metropolitan Pavilion Takes Steps Toward Sustainability by Offsetting Carbon Emissions Through CarbonFund
Metropolitan Events & Production Presents "Breaking the Ice." A Special Events Industry Showcase and to Help Raise Awareness on Global Warming Issues, with a Zero Carbon Footprint. - June 23, 2008 - Metropolitan Pavilion
Renewable Energy Stocks Newly Listed Showcase Company, Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
Carbon Capture Technology Recently Funded by Mantra Moves to Next Stage of Development. - June 21, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
iLink Systems is Presenting a Webinar on "Environmental Management Systems – Defining and Implementing an EMS"
iLink to present Webinar on "Environmental Management Systems – Defining and Implementing an EMS." iLink Systems, an ISO certified software solutions provider, today announced an upcoming interactive webinar on "Environmental Management Systems – Defining and... - June 21, 2008 - iLink systems
Standard Life Boost for Quarter of a Million Trees Pledge
Trees for Life, the award-winning conservation charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today received a £10,000 boost from Edinburgh-based global asset managing business Standard Life. The donation is a big step forward in the charity's commitment to plant a quarter of a million trees in 2008 and 2009, as part of the United Nations' Billion Trees Campaign. - June 21, 2008 - Trees for Life
The Renewable Energy Centre Supports Approval of New Biomass Power Plant in Lincolnshire
The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support for the construction of a 65MWe biomass plant in Lincolnshire. Permission for the plant was given to Helius Energy, by the Department of Energy, on Monday and the company is looking to initially develop six biomass stations throughout the UK. - June 21, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
San Antonio’s North Chamber Selects Madeline Anz Slay for ATHENA International Young Professional Award
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
ESS Data Recovery Announces Free Data Recovery for Midwest Flood Victims
ESS Data Recovery, the worldwide leader in data recovery services, will offer free hard drive data recovery services to computer users with flood damaged hard drives through the end of June. The free services apply to any person or business whose hard drive was submerged in the recent Midwestern... - June 20, 2008 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
The Green Registry Brings Jeri D. Sessler Aboard as New VP, Standards and Practices Review Division
Sessler, VP Standards and Practices Review Division, will work with companies to help them qualify as many products as possible for The Green Registry eco-friendly Seal. You can read labels on everything and still have no idea if it’s eco-friendly. That’s what they’re here for; to provide an easily recognizable quality standard: The Green Registry Certified Eco-Friendly Seal. If a product has The Green Registry Seal consumers know it’s the right for their families and right for the planet. - June 19, 2008 - The Green Registry
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Galley Eco Capital Joins the Business Council on Climate Change, Business Partnership Takes Action to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Galley Eco Capital has become the latest Bay Area Company to join the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area businesses committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing corporate environmental leadership. - June 19, 2008 - Galley Eco Capital
Decorative Construction Supply, Inc. Largest Distribution of Decorative Concrete Products in North Texas Opens June 2008
Decorative Constructions Supply, inc announces its Grand Opening Events to be held July 9-11, 2008 in Mesquite, Texas. Demonstrations will be held on all Decorative Concrete Products to include premier concrete products from Kemiko, Colormaker, SureCrete Designs, Xcel, Fossilcrete, Smith Paints, and much more. - June 18, 2008 - Decorative Construction Supply, Inc.
June 18th: Polar Land and Life day
On June 18th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its fifth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on Land and Life: the plants and animals of polar lands and the changing permafrost and hydrologic systems. This Polar Day occurs as hundreds of researchers focus on Arctic... - June 18, 2008 - IPY
Ecobunga! Links Shoppers to Green Giveaways & Deals
Shoppers can find hundreds of giveaways and deals on eco-friendly products at Ecobunga.com, the online directory that helps consumers win green, save green and go green. - June 17, 2008 - Ecobunga! LLC
New Book from CassBeth "Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering"
Could it be that a reasonable approach to deal with Global Warming is offered in a new book "Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering"? Our Science, Innovation, Technology, Engineering and Art are breaking down just when we need it to ramp up. Few realize that... - June 17, 2008 - CassBeth
INCOSE Links to a New Book from CassBeth "Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering"
The 18th Annual INCOSE International Symposium on System Engineering for the Planet links to a new book from CassBeth "Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering." The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) www.incose.org is holding its 18th annual... - June 17, 2008 - CassBeth
All Wired Up Jewelry Announces Line of Eco-Friendly Jewelry
All Wired Up, makers of unique handcrafted jewelry, has announced its commitment to the environment with an eco-friendly line of jewelry. Consumers will find stunning pieces of wearable art when selecting jewelry from All Wired Up’s collection of 14-karat gold-filled and sterling silver... - June 15, 2008 - All Wired Up Jewelry
Morton Grove Forest Workday
Action Party Trustee & Wife Working to Preserve the Forests. - June 15, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Renewable Energy Stocks Close- Up; the Carbon Footprint of Solar Stocks
PV technologies generate far less life-cycle air emissions than conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation technologies. - June 14, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls Upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. - June 14, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
The Renewable Energy Centre Comments on Carbon Capture and Storage Report
A report released this week by UK think tank, Policy Exchange has cited carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the way forward for the UK to significantly cut its carbon emissions. - June 14, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Bio Energy Plantations Signs Jatropha Development, Off-Take MOU with Van Der Horst
Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd confirms that it has signed its first Jatropha off-take MOU with leading bio-diesel producer Van Der Horst Biodiesel Pte. The agreement relates to supplying Jatropha oil — thus creating the world’s first Jatropha futures contract. Van Der Horst also... - June 13, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd
Steel in a Green World
• A Growing Green Industry Creates New Opportunities For Companies Like Paragon Steel • Fully-Recyclable Steel Is Used in Everything From Solar Power Technology to Equipment to Reduce Factory Emissions. - June 13, 2008 - Paragon Steel
Global Solutions 4, LLC. Introduces a Patent Pending, Space Saving, "Go Green" Carry-All Bag
Global Solutions 4, a leader of innovative products has announced the introduction of a new “Go Green”, patent pending product; The PAC (Portable Accessory Carry-all). The PAC is an innovative, space saving carry-all that eliminates the need for consumers to use paper and plastic bags... - June 13, 2008 - Global Solutions 4, LLC
Xola Consulting to Share Adventure Tourism Perspective at Sustainable Development Forum in Yunnan, China
Xola President Christina Heyniger to explain how adventure tourism programs can support economic growth initiatives while also fostering sustainable environmental and cultural behavior. - June 13, 2008 - Xola Consulting
New Product for Repair and Sealing of Penetrations to a Certified Landfill Cap
AquaBlok, Ltd manufacturers of innovative composite particle materials, announce the approval of a product formulation that has been used successfully for the repair and sealing of certified landfill caps in various applications. AquaBlok bentonite coated aggregate material maintains low permeability while providing ease of installation for vertical well casings and structural support as a pipe bedding for gas piping. - June 13, 2008 - AquaBlok, Ltd.
Three Decades of Efficiency: Newpro Windows Marks 30th Anniversary of Green Guarantee
Homeowners looking to renovate or build in the interests of contributing a “green home” to the environment should not overlook the importance of energy-efficient windows Newpro Windows has been offering their replacement windows with a 40% fuel savings guarantee for over thirty years. - June 12, 2008 - Newpro Replacement Windows
EnergyWatch to Make BuildingsNY Event “Carbon Neutral”
BuildingsNY, the event covering the commercial and residential buildings industry in the New York City metro area, will be ‘green’ this June 17-18th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Thanks to EnergyWatch Inc., a New York-based utility rate consulting firm,... - June 12, 2008 - EnergyWatch
Going Green Creates Bond Between NAFA and NYC
NAFA recently participated in The City of New York Parks & Recreation 20th Annual Vehicle and Equipment Show just a few weeks after awarded The City of New York Parks & Recreation with NAFA's first-ever Green Fleet Award. - June 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
N.C. Water Rights Committee Now Accepting Donations
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is now accepting donations to facilitate the awareness of North Carolinians as to who controls the water in their State and the citizens’ rights to influence that control. The N.C. Water Rights Committee is a group of concerned citizens,... - June 11, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Canon Celebrates World Environment Day
To celebrate World Environment Day, Canon Australia is once again asking Australian businesses and community groups to submit nominations for its Canon Environmental Grants program. - June 10, 2008 - Canon Australia