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The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches Largest Educational Online Community
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched its new website, which features the largest school-based online educational community of all time. - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe's Are Calling on 10,000 Schools to Plant Gardens in 2010 During "Green Thumb Challenge"
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe’s announced today the launch of a nationwide gardening initiative--the Green Thumb Challenge. GEF’s goal is to enlist 10,000 schools and youth groups from across the country to plant indoor or outdoor gardens in the spring of... - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
BITS - Pilani Based Start-Up Launches Green Citizens Network - Greencitizens.net
The Green Citizens Network: www.greencitizens.net has officially been launched on the 2nd October '09. It’s an initiative by First Carbon (www.firstcarbon.org), a BITS - Pilani based consultancy start-up providing climate change advisory services to its clients. - October 05, 2009 - First Carbon
Questions About Wild Turkey Presence Continue
These questions are relevant and timely, as next week, the USGS is holding a conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, entitled, Collaborative Conservation in Rapidly Changing Landscapes. - October 03, 2009 - Quality Parks
Florence Reed is the Latest Subject of Robert Shetterly's Ongoing Series Americans Who Tell the Truth
Reed, Founder and President of the Maine-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Harvest International, is the latest American to grace the pages of Robert Shetterly's book and series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Her portrait was also selected as part of a Sustainability Show at Maine's College of the Atlantic. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Sustainable Harvest International Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainable Harvest International, a Maine-based environmental nonprofit, has received Charity Navigator's highest rating four years in a row, an achievement shared with only 7 percent of charities nationwide. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to the Netherlands
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and QM Environmental Services Ltd. announce today that they have signed an agreement whereby QM Environmental Services will provide sales and marketing services for the EOS® family of... - September 30, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Home Energy Audit the First Step for Reducing Homeowner's Energy Costs
Many homeowners think new windows, more insulation or an upgraded furnace should be the first step toward making their home more energy efficient—but it’s not. According to Pro Energy Consultants, the first step should always be a home energy audit. A customized, diagnostic home energy audit will evaluate a building’s performance and pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency. - September 29, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Australian 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 Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) has awarded a patent to Solutions-IES. This patent, AU # 782548, is for groundwater bioremediation using emulsified oils. EOS... - September 27, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Goes the Extra Miles to Maximize Animals’ Chances for Better Lives
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society pairs with service dog, breed rescue and animal sanctuary organizations to find the best homes and care for pets. - September 22, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young. It scored 55 points on the ‘all renewables’ index in the August assessment, behind a rating of 70 for first-place United States and 66 for... - September 20, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Fred Smilek Wants Your Garbage for His Art Project
Fred Smilek feels that One man’s trash is another man’s treasure but turn that trash into art and it becomes a life saving, habitat preserving monument. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Fred Smilek Turns the Silver Screen Green
Fred Smilek calls his creative community to action to help contribute to the first Green Theatre. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Students Can Create Their Own "Green Stimulus Package" Through Social Networking
Website is a new platform where students can help shape their own futures - September 13, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Recession Doesn’t Dampen Corporations’ Desire to Give Back; International Non-Profit Reports Increased Donations Despite Economy
Despite the recession, there is some good news on the economic front - a Maine-based international non profit reports increased donations from its Corporate Sponsors over the last several years. Here's how, and why, some companies choose to give back at a time when most other companies are cutting back. - September 11, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Gogreenstudents.com Opens Charter Membership to Students Around the World
Website is a new climate-change information and social networking site for students in grade school through graduate school. - September 08, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Reduce Your Community's Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters
Sunrise Fire is a new kind of science & fiction; that which takes place on our planet, and is based on conservation biology and speculative chaos theory. A transformative story, you will be better prepared for all emergency situations. - September 06, 2009 - Quality Parks
GoGreenStudents.com is a New Student Driven Social Network to Help Green the Campuses of the World
GoGreenStudents.com combines the power on a social networking site with a green educational theme. They are specially designed for all Students to create a grassroots movement and take action today for a sustainable future. - September 05, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species Get Haute Tempered at Animal Cruelty
The Society to Save Endangered Species is fierce when it comes to protecting animals. Mr. Smilek found it only natural to bring that ferocity to the runway. - September 04, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Ecomiki4kids - Free Week's Trial on the Games and Puzzle Website for Kids with an Educational and Environmental Twist
Ecomiki4kids is the fun and innovative online games website for four to 11 year olds that teaches them how to "save the planet" and about the rainforest and arctic through online games, puzzles and activities while keeping them safe online with no advertising or links to outside websites is offering new members a free trial of it's premium areas. - September 03, 2009 - Ecomiki4kids
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org. “We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis,... - September 03, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies, Says New Hillsborough-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jim Neri recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Hillsborough-area this month. Vows to help homeowners go green, save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Gives Homeowners "Biggest Bang for Their Buck," Says New Greenville-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Drayton Gaillard recently opened his home energy auditing business in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Now that utility bills have increased, he’s seeing more and more homeowners wanting to do all they can to save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Provides a Home Energy Efficiency Education, Says New Dayton-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Owner Matt Eckerle recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Dayton area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultant Awards First Home Energy Auditing Franchise to Louisiana
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Mike Trew now offering comprehensive home energy audits to homeowners in three parishes: St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Livingston. Energy audit will show homeowners exactly where their home is losing energy and provide recommendations for improvements that will reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Energy Efficiency, Says New Charlotte-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Ed Gallagher recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Charlotte area. Using state-of-the art equipment, his comprehensive home energy audit will help homeowners not only resolve comfort issues but also go green by saving energy and reducing their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Make Sure Home Energy Audit Resolves Comfort Issues, Urges New Boston-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jon Mitton recently opened his home energy auditing business on the South Shore and offers homeowners an in-depth, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audit. Mitton says his audit not only saves energy and reduces energy costs, but also offers solutions for comfort issues. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
City of Austin Home Energy Audit Ordinance Should be a Boon to New Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Kirk Van Roekel recently opened his home energy auditing business in Austin. He stresses Pro Energy’s more comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit is designed to help homeowners maximize their home’s comfort while saving energy and reducing utility bills. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
AcquaPro Worldwide Names New Representatives in India Yemen Saudi Arabia
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of mobile, modular systems of large-scale water desalination, has named new mandated marketing representatives in India, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. These countries represent significant areas for expansion of AcquaPro's marketing activities. Growing demand for... - August 29, 2009 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Student Alicia Mahon Receives ASBPA Educational Award
Stevens Institute of Technology student Alicia Mahon has received an award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for her research with a beach replenishment program. The feeder beach aims at inspiring tourism in New Jersey shores, improving surfing conditions and preventing rapid erosion of the main beach from the direct assault of waves. - August 29, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 12th Annual Comedy Night Set for Sept. 25
Comedy Night features juggler-comedian Jack Kalvan, standup comic Jan McIinnis, a silent auction, and raffle for a Las Vegas entertainment package. Proceeds benefit the rescued cats and dogs at the Pet Adoption Center who are awaiting forever homes. - August 28, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Art Energy Design Contacted by The State Department
www.artenergydesign.com - August 28, 2009 - Art Energy Design
LEAF Certified Announces Public Review Process for Apparel Industry and Eco-Labeling Program
New Eco-Labeling Program Invites Industry Leaders to Participate in 90 Day Review Process for New Effort. - August 28, 2009 - L.E.A.F.
EOS® Selected as Bioremediation Product for Massive Indiana TCE Groundwater Plume
Past use of tricholoroethene (TCE) at a manufacturing facility in Indiana created a contaminated plume of groundwater approximately 1,000 feet wide, 8,000 feet long, and up to 75 feet deep. The plume has impacted a regionally significant unconfined aquifer. EOS® 598B42 was the selected electron donor for the bioaugmentation pilot test that was completed at the site. The pilot test demonstrated that complete reductive dechlorination and full-scale application of the technology was possible. - August 23, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Pro Energy Consultants Appoints Jeff Pizzino Director of Corporate Communications
Jeff Pizzino, a 22-year veteran public relations practitioner, is tasked with expanding Pro Energy Consultants' national brand awareness with an ambitious media relations campaign. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach Named Director of Business Development Training for Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach, a former trainer with a Fortune 150 company, will teach the owners of Pro Energy Consultants franchises a system for growing their business. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
National Gardening Association Partners with AmpleHarvest.org Enabling Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener’s Excess Harvest
Gardeners encouraged to share excess garden bounty instead of leaving it to rot in their garden.. - August 15, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Social Change News Hub Launched
Mental Exchange Organization launches the internets first dedicated social change news hub. - August 13, 2009 - SocialChangeNews.com
Maternity Jeans Get a Belly Up
Denim Therapy Expands Service to Include Accommodating Jeans for Pregnancy. - August 13, 2009 - Denim Therapy
AAH HAA! Inc. Shows the Way to a Clean Conscience
AAH HAA! Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its Clean Conscience line of eco-friendly casual bags made from up-cycled 100% post-consumer recycled plastic water and soda bottles using our trash and domestic labor. - August 11, 2009 - AAH HAA! Inc.
Families Can Curb "Back to School" Expenses at Rapid Refill Ink
Exchange empty cartridges for environmentally-friendly refilled cartridges: save time and money. - August 07, 2009 - Rapid Refill Ink of Tampa
Shark Experts to be Auctioned on eBay
If you are watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, you are seeing the world’s top shark experts. Want to meet them in person? Then go to eBay and bid on lunch or dinner with your favorite shark expert. Meet for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks, and hear some great stories... - August 05, 2009 - Shark Research Institute
Shark Celebrities to be Auctioned on eBay During Shark Week
You’ve seen them on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Animal Planet and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks and why sharks need protection. More than 20 of the world’s top shark experts... - August 01, 2009 - Shark Research Institute
Global Goods Partners and Smooch Present "Cocktails for a Cause"
Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade not-for-profit organization, is celebrating summer and the power of grassroots action at Smooch Wine Bar and Café by hosting "Cocktails for a Cause," a benefit to raise funds for its partners in Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. - August 01, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to the United Kingdom and Ireland
EOS Remediation welcomes Mr. Quentin Hulm and Mr. William O’Neill of Cornelsen Ltd. to their Sales and Marketing Team. Cornelsen is a leading provider of systems, products and services to the soil and groundwater remediation market with a reputation for engineering excellence, safety in design and customer service. - July 31, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
World's First Online Whooping CraneCam Launches
Operation Migration’s CraneCam is broadcasting live video around the world, offering watchers never-before-seen views of one of the world’s most endangered birds, the majestic Whooping crane. With fewer than 400 wild Whooping cranes in existence, Operation Migration Inc. and the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership are carrying out a reintroduction of these rare birds in Central Wisconsin, which sees Operation Migration use ultralight-aircraft to teach the cranes how and where to migrate. - July 30, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
RPN & Carbonfund.org Publish Purchasing Guide for Carbon Offsets
Third-Party Standards, Verification and Auditing Are Hallmarks of Quality. - July 30, 2009 - Carbonfund.org