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Transition San Francisco Recognized as 55th Official US Transition Initiative
Transition US and Transition San Francisco announced today that Transition San Francisco has received official recognition as a Transition Initiative. - February 07, 2010 - Transition San Francisco
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Growing Fast, Now in 25 States
With the addition of an Illinois franchise, Pro Energy Consultants now has a presence in half of the nation’s states. The company says this is a remarkable accomplishment since it’s only been awarding franchises for 15 months. - February 06, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
A All Animal Control Gears Up for 2010 Racing Season
A All Animal Control is faster than the animals they chase, faster than their business competitors and even faster when strapped to a 216 horsepower Dragbike. This is one beast that cannot be tamed! “Racing and winning are part of the A All Animal Control family. Being a part of the racing... - February 06, 2010 - A All Animal Control
AVIVA Volunteers Break the Mould in South Africa
New study reveals hidden benefits of volunteering in South Africa with more than 95% of AVIVA volunteers returning home happier and more confident with major gains in areas of personal growth. - February 06, 2010 - AVIVA
Real Goods Solar Expands Operations in Colorado
Real Goods Solar is expanding its photovoltaic installation services into southern Colorado, adding Colorado Springs and Pueblo to its coverage areas. - February 05, 2010 - Real Goods Solar
Pro Energy Consultants’ Home Energy Audit Featured on CBS' “The Early Show”
Homeowners learned the benefits of a home energy audit during a Jan. 21 segment on CBS’ “The Early Show.” The segment featured Mark Cannella, of Pro Energy Consultants, who conducted an energy audit on a Pittsburgh home. - February 05, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice Coalition Announcement
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations that wholeheartedly supports renewable fuels but vehemently opposes product mandates that manipulate our free market system and increase fuel costs for Iowans. - February 04, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc. is Going Green & Stands to Save Over $40,000 Annually Through Energy Efficiency Program with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc., located in St. Petersburg, Florida, announced today that it is contracting with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, to implement a $268,000 comprehensive energy efficiency program, including solar hot water heating for SPCHS. - February 03, 2010 - Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
100,000 Teens Expected to Green Their Schools
HP has partnered with DoSomething.org to launch “Increase Your Green,” an exciting nationwide green initiative for teens and young adults. The campaign, launching Feb. 15th, encourages young people to find and submit new and innovative ways to green their schools leading up to Earth Day this year. The PSA Campaign starring Nick Cannon is viewable on www.IncreaseYourGreen.org. - February 03, 2010 - DoSomething.org
Man's Best Friend Campaigns to End Horse Slaughter
Americans Against Horse Slaughter launches a new public awareness campaign inspired by pet lovers and concerned citizens from across the country. - February 01, 2010 - Americans Against Horse Slaughter
Strategic Partners and Pilot Members Sought for the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program
To help continue and build upon efforts already established, Audubon Lifestyles now seeks commitments from Strategic Partners and Pilot Members to help promote, and spread information about the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility program. - January 31, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Climate Change Assemblies Launch in New York, DC, Denver, Atlanta and Austin Area High Schools
ACE delivers free multimedia assemblies to students on climate change, supports students’ carbon-reducing projects. - January 28, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
EngEx 2010 Brings Together Energy, Water, Transportation and Environmental Professionals in One Conference
EngEx is a unique conference and exhibition that will be held in San Diego California from July 29th – 31st, and will provide a forum where research endeavors and technical advances in the following subject matter are recognized: Energy, Water, Transportation, and the Environment. - January 27, 2010 - EngEx Inc
A All Animal Control Celebrates 15 years of Operation
In December of 1995, Mark E. Dotson was an Air Force Gulf War Veteran at a crossroads in his life. He found himself searching for an enjoyable and profitable career. It was then Mark decided to open his own animal control business with only two cages and a lifelong dream of working with wildlife. - January 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens During "Green Thumb Challenge," Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 2010
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to... - January 22, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Coral Reef Resources Now Available Online at reefrelieffounders.com
Craig and DeeVon founded the nonprofit coral reef conservation organization Reef Relief in 1987 and recently retired. This site provides valuable free educational resources and work product on protecting coral reefs based on their grassroots experiences. Access and download 10,000 reef images from the multi-year coral survey and view the new Youtube videos on coral reefs. Check out the blogs on reef news, recent science and offshore oil. - January 22, 2010 - Reef Relief Founders
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces iPhone App for AmpleHarvest.org. Donors Now Able to Find a Local Food Pantry Using Their iPhone and iPod Touch.
The AmpleHarvest.org Campaign announces the availability of the AmpleHarvest iPhone app, a free download from App Store, that enables anyone wishing to donate excess garden produce or store bought items to a local food pantry, to easily find one. - January 21, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Blume Community Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program
The Taylor Properties Group recently registered the Blume Community as a member in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program. The 360 acre property has been used for various forms of agriculture for nearly 100 years. - January 21, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Holocene Opens Northeast U.S. Regional Office
New Office to Serve Four States along with Manhattan and Philadelphia. - January 20, 2010 - Holocene, LLC
Solar-Vacation Campaign Promising to Homeowners Looking for Solar Electric Solution
Potero Launches Solar-Vacation.com to Celebrate Connection Between Homeowners Looking to Purchase Solar Electric System and Claiming Their Solar-Vacation. - January 17, 2010 - Potero Solar
Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
EcoFair360 Celebrates the Greener Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 16-18, 2010
The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will host a three-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green beginning Friday, July 16, 2010, and running through Sunday, July 18. The festival, which is expected to bring together hundreds of exhibitors and presenters, as well as thousands of attendees looking to learn more about green energy, sustainable building, wise use practices and the green lifestyle, is being presented by the Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center. - January 16, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
God’s Green America Honors African Leaders
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, announced today a call for nominations for its “Change Africa, Change the World” Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced in October 2010 and championed in a book, “Change Africa, Change the World”... - January 15, 2010 - God's Green America
Why Is Your Screen Green? Greenscroll Just Teamed Up with Carbonfund.org.
Greenscroll and Carbonfund.org have decided to join forces in working together to make sure the power used to run the Internet is clean, green, and renewable. - January 14, 2010 - Greenscroll
Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center Awarded $39,549 Tourism Grant
The EcoVision Sustainable Learning Center has received a $39,549 Joint Effort Marketing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote EcoFair360, a three-day exposition for green energy, sustainable building and the green lifestyle which will be presented at the Walworth County... - January 14, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Pro Energy Consultants Helps Homeowners Understand Which Home Energy Audit is Best
Homeowners can choose from various types of home energy audits: a do-it-yourselfer, a free or low-cost one from the utility company, or one by a professional. All can offer some degree of benefits, but according to Pro Energy Consultants, the only way to truly solve a homeowner’s pain due to discomfort or high-energy bills is with a professional home energy audit. - January 13, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Leading Home Energy Auditing Company Announces New Guarantee
Pro Energy Consultants’ new guarantee promises homeowners they won’t have to pay a penny if they don’t feel the company’s customized, diagnostic home energy audit will successfully evaluate their home’s performance. Based on the customer’s needs, the home energy audit will either pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency or verify the home is already energy efficient. - January 13, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Every Kid Deserves to Hold a Frog
Tree Frog Treks would like 25,000 children in the San Francisco Bay Area to hold a frog, gecko, tortoise, snake, lizard, or bug. The purpose of this goal is to get children in touch with the environment and to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve, and maintain our home. The fate... - January 13, 2010 - Tree Frog Treks
On the Baseline Tennis News Presents the Winners of the 3rd Annual Baseline Awards Presented by Rebounces
Serena Williams takes top honors as the 2009 Player of the Year, while Melanie Oudin makes a splash as Newcomer of the Year. - January 07, 2010 - Rebounces.com
Outlier Planning Launches with New Approach to Planning Consulting in Florida
Outlier Planning launches today in a bid to become a new model for how urban planning consultants in Florida conduct business. The new firm is based on five principles – accountability, true collaboration, efficiency, cutting edge and synergistic improvement – that firm Principal... - January 07, 2010 - Outlier Planning
A All Animal Control Grows Support Staff
A All Animal Control is celebrating more than just a new year. A All Animal Control is happy to announce the addition of two new team members to their Charleston headquarters, Stephanie Crowder and Kara Walko. These two new employees are excited to work with each and every franchisee to make A All... - January 07, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Green Up Your Dorm Contest
Targeting the college students of Southern California, this contest focuses on helping college students make small choices that lead to big changes for the environment around them. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Environmental Sustainability Conference
Targeting the Orange County business community, the conference features keynote speaker Martin Diedrich, Founder of Kéan Coffee, and focuses on environmental sustainability with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
Carbonfund.org Partners with U.S. Census Bureau to Offset National “Portrait of America” Road Tour
As the U.S. Census Bureau today kicks off a three-month national road tour to raise awareness of the 2010 Census, Carbonfund.org announced that it will donate the carbon offsets for the Road Tour. With 13 vehicles traveling to communities across America from January through March, the 2010 Census... - January 04, 2010 - Carbonfund.org
A Year in the Life of GVI: 2009 Review...
From Obama to H1N1 to financial crisis to the death of the King of Pop, 2009 has been some year… - December 31, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces National Green Week February 1-5, 2010
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers,” providing schools with educational resources to jumpstart environmental studies. - December 30, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominiums Goes Green
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominium developers adopt environmentally-conscious construction strategies and a commitment to the economic and social benefits of sustainability, ecological preservation and energy conservation. - December 17, 2009 - House of Code, Inc.
Rainforest Alliance Join Forces with Gap Adventures and Planeterra to Promote Responsible Business Practices
New Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica. - December 14, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Enjoy the Outdoors Even More. Chemical Free Insect Barrier Protects Animals Pets and People from Biting Insects.
Healing Touch Ventures, Inc. is dedicated to reducing man’s carbon footprint and raising worldwide consciousness regarding alternative and complimentary products and services that create a healthier planet. They distribute an innovative new non-toxic alternative to spot on flea and tick treatments and other conventional insect repellents for mosquitoes, chiggers and flies. Products are available for dogs, cats, horses and people. - December 13, 2009 - Healing Touch Ventures, Inc.
Sustainable Harvest International to Hold First Beekeeping Workshop in Honduras - Natural Pest Control and Organic Fertilizer Techniques Taught
One of the first things you notice about Piedras Negras is the coffee. It blankets the steep mountainsides of this remote, mist-covered village in Honduras, where road access is difficult and land ownership nearly nonexistent. The second thing you notice about this community is the people, who are... - December 13, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
On the Baseline Tennis News Announces the 3rd Annual Baseline Awards Presented by Rebounces, Tennis Fans Worldwide Can Vote for Their Favorite Stars December 1-28, 2009
On the Baseline Tennis News announced the nominees for the third annual Baseline Tennis Awards presented by Rebounces. Led by Sony Ericsson WTA Tour world number one Serena Williams, the list of nominations includes the best tennis players, memorable moments during the 2009 tennis season and tennis media personalities. Fans can also enter the contest to win free, repressurized tennis balls provided by Rebounces. - December 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
Sustainable Harvest International and Barkwheats Join Forces to Bring First Fair Trade Certified™ Pet Product to Market
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), a Maine based non-profit that works with farmers in Central America to grow a variety of crops for organic, Fair Trade Markets, and Barkwheats, a Maine based pet treat company that produces organic dog biscuits, have collaborated on what is the first pet... - December 09, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
A All Animal Control Announces Its Newest Office
A All Animal Control specializes in resolving wildlife conflicts in residential and commercial structures. Not only are they capable of removing the nuisance wildlife, they can also follow through by de-odorizing, cleaning up waste, repairing damage, and preventing potential future problems. They stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their repairs against animal re-entry. - December 08, 2009 - A All Animal Control
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
AmpleHarvest.org Site Now Helps the Hungry Find United Way 2-1-1 Resources
Connecting the Hungry with Local Food Assistance and Other Resources - December 05, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Canyonlands Field Institute Announces Rainbow Bridge Trek in Southern Utah for Spring 2010
Hiking Trek through Native American Lands with Packstock Support April 27 - May 2, 2010 with Canyonlands Field Institute. Trek from Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge with experienced Navajo Guides and CFI Naturalists. - December 04, 2009 - Canyonlands Field Institute
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Hold the Global Awareness Fair
Companies involved in ethical business practices will be showcased at the Global Awareness Fair, held by Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. This project features walk-through exhibitions of various socially responsible companies and will be held at The Camp in Costa Mesa (2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA) on December 6, 2009 from 12-3 PM. - December 03, 2009 - Vanguard University SIFE
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
Voluntourism Travelers’ Donations Raise Funds for a New Haven for Children Threatened by Homelessness and Poverty in Cuzco, Peru
Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Peru's Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. - December 03, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation