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Adventure Kid Club Now Open to Inspire Kids and Their Grown-Ups to Get Outside, be Active and Experience Fun Outdoor Adventures Together

A new online program and site was just launched to get kids outside, get them active and help them learn about nature with the adults in their lives. It's called Adventure Kid Club (www.AdventureKidClub.com), and it features pages and pages of downloadable material that offers specific, kid-friendly fun facts about the natural world. These fact sheets are bright and colorful, written by a nature loving Mom, and illustrated with crayon drawings by kids. - July 13, 2008 - Adventure Kid Club LLC

Coastal Car and Limousine Makes Environmental Sustainability a Priority

Company demonstrates environmental leadership by becoming first Green Ride Global member in Florida and launches Tri-Rail Commuter Service. - July 13, 2008 - Green Ride Global

The Renewable Energy Centre Applauds Feasibility Study for Irish and Scottish Renewable Energy

Plans announced yesterday for a study into the feasibility of wind and wave farms off the coast of Northern Ireland and Scotland were heralded as a positive step forward by The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk. - July 12, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre

Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute Goes Solar... in a Big Way

Instituto Politecnico Nacional, one of the largest universities in Mexico, recently selected Aquatherm Dealer and Distributor Modulo Solar to install what is believed to be the largest solar swimming pool heating system in North America. The 704-collector Ecosun system provides 70-75 percent of the... - July 10, 2008 - Aquatherm Industries, Inc.

Octoberfirst Consulting Sydney Exposes Opportunities in Nigeria Environmental Sector

OctoberFirst Consulting Sydney Australia has completed research on environmental opportunities in Nigeria. The research findings illuminated wide range of investments and trade opportunities in the environmental sector in the largest economy in sub-saharan Africa. Over decades ago, the military... - July 10, 2008 - OctoberFirst Consulting, Sydney Australia

New Poll Indicates North Carolina Voters Strongly Favor Public Control of Water in the Yadkin River Basin

In a poll commissioned by the North Carolina Water Rights Committee to gauge public opinion regarding Alcoa’s efforts for renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River Basin in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”),... - July 09, 2008 - Stanly County

Free Downloads Offered of MRPRO’s REACH Bulk Pre-Registration File Generation Capability

Companies that want to submit bulk Pre-Registration files for REACH compliance to ECHA have new capability as an option. - July 09, 2008 - Papros Inc.

Samson Carts/CrateXpress Creates Two Environmental Impact Calculators; Will Help Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint

Samson Carts/CrateXpress developed two environmental impact calculators to show property and asset managers the environmental and financial benefits of using plastic and sustainable products in an office move. - July 08, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress

Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project

A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental

Environmentally Aware Promotional Products Promote Environmental Values

Global Advertising Products Pty. Ltd. has released a new e-Catalogue containing what is believed to be the largest range of eco / green / environmentally themed promotional products within the Australian industry. - July 04, 2008 - Global Advertising Products

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

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.

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

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

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

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