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Audubon International Partners with Bookdifferent.com
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program has partnered with hotel booking website Bookdifferent.com to encourage travelers to stay in hotels that are certified by eco-labels as having environmentally friendly practices. The Netherlands-based not-for-profit booking site in the first in... - August 28, 2014 - Audubon International
Yanmar America Supports Pennsylvania Mother Earth News Fair as Title Sponsor
Yanmar America Corporation is a proud supporter and Title Sponsor of this year’s Mother Earth News Fair being held at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14 in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. Mother Earth News Fairs are fun-filled, family-oriented... - August 28, 2014 - YANMAR America
YANMAR America Energy Systems Introduces New Sales Team Members
New Energy Systems employees at YANMAR America will boost service and sales in key markets. - August 28, 2014 - YANMAR America
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
SGS New Webinar: Allergen Management – Industry Practices, Label Control and Prevention
Food allergies are on the rise. Concerned consumers, retailers and governmental inspectors are more and more concerned about an increasing allergen risk in food production and inconsistent allergen communication. The objective of this joint SGS / METTLER TOLEDO webinar (45-minute presentation /... - August 27, 2014 - SGS
Clean Solar Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Clean Solar, a residential solar panel installer, in the Top 10 for all energy companies in California and the only energy company in the San Jose-metro area to make the 2014 list. Clean Solar also ranked #1977 overall on the annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the... - August 27, 2014 - Clean Solar
Clean Footprint Named One of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors
The list ranks applicants according to their influence in the solar market in 2013. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Clean Solar Makes the Solar Power World 2014 Top US Solar Contractors List
On this year’s Solar Power World Top 400 Solar Contractors list, Clean Solar ranked in the top half, representing the best solar contractors throughout North America. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Solar
LifeSpan Fifth Year Honoree in the Inc. 500|5000
LifeSpan Ranks No.4,697 on the 2014 Inc. 500|5000 with 52% Three Year Growth. - August 23, 2014 - LifeSpan
SGS Launches the First IRCA Approved CPD ISO/DIS 9001 and ISO/DIS 14001 Introductory Courses
SGS is the first professional learning and development organization to offer ISO 14001:2015 (DIS) and ISO 9001:2015 (DIS) introductory training as one-day IRCA Approved CPD courses, and the only organization to obtain this status for both. - August 23, 2014 - SGS
GPI’s New Product Saves Gas Distribution Company Over $700,000
Locally owned GPI Inc. announced today a huge savings opportunity for a Central Plains gas distributor with their product called the Tracer Snap©. The Central Plains gas distribution service company has over 2 plus million subscribers and is always searching for ways to cut down the operating... - August 23, 2014 - GPI.RSC
SGS New Webinar: Aviation Jet Fuel Guidance for your Supply Chain
The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to outline plane fuel guidance and measures that can be built into your fuel supply chain to ensure the fuel is fit for purpose. Agenda IATA fuel guidance Fuel specifications (ASTM D1655, 91-91, JIG) Outline of the... - August 23, 2014 - SGS
New Fully Automatic Clean in Place System for Oil in Water Monitors
Introducing the new TurnerCIP Fully Automatic Clean In Place System from Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments. - August 22, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
Dr Amy Lehman to Address “DRC’s High Risk, High Reward Moment” at iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum in September
"This is a very high risk, potentially high reward moment for the DRC,” says Dr Amy G. Lehman, founder and CEO of the Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic (LTFHC), about the effects of the burgeoning oil and gas industry in the country. During the upcoming iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum... - August 22, 2014 - iPAD DRC Oil & Gas Forum
DRC Mining Industry Awards to Celebrate Top Companies and Individuals in Mining Sector in October
This year’s tenth edition of the annual iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba will see the launch of the DRC Mining Industry Awards during a gala dinner on 22 October at Hotel Memling in Kinshasa. - August 22, 2014 - iPAD DRC
Saint-Gobain Seals' Rulon® J Polymer Material Improves Performance of High-End Rear Shock Absorber on Bicycles
Bicycle users experience a more comfortable and safer ride. - August 22, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Eco Branding Receives 2014 Best of Washington Award
Eco Branding has been selected for the 2014 Best of Washington Award in the Marketing Agency category by the Washington Award Program. - August 21, 2014 - Eco Branding
Solamon to Launch Ghanaian Company; Execs to Attend Energy Conference in Accra
Solamon Execs set to return to Accra. - August 21, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Green Alternative Systems Announces Specialty in Industrial Fleet Conversions
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced that they are specializing in industrial fleet conversions. - August 21, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Indodrill-Mulraney Group JV Officially Opens EMEA Headquarters
Indodrill and the Mulraney Group JV is pleased to announce that it has officially opened its EMEA Headquarters in Alloa, Scotland. - August 20, 2014 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
iPAD Rwanda Forum to Provide Investment Platform for Africa’s Next Best Business Opportunity
“Rwanda is open for business: there are enormous investment opportunities in the country’s power and infrastructure sectors and the Kigali government has proven that it can provide a stable and investor-friendly business climate,” says Emmanuelle Nicholls, event director of the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum. - August 20, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
An All American Partnership Celebrates Solar PV Project
US Congressman Eric Swalwell delivers keynote to the celebration of recently completed 172 kW solar installation at All American Label in Dublin, CA by Cool Earth Solar - August 20, 2014 - Cool Earth Solar
Clean Footprint Participates in Orlando Mayor Dyer’s Climate & Energy Summit
More than 200 energy leaders gathered to share technologies and strategies in climate action and sustainable energy. - August 20, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Kalkitech Wins "India’s Small Giants Award"
Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Kalkitech), a technology company providing communication & optimization solutions for Smart Grid was recognised with the prestigious "India’s Small Giants Award" placing it among India’s Top 40 SMEs. - August 19, 2014 - Kalki Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Have Been Qualified in Helicopter Rotorhead Applications
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® spring-energized seals have been qualified as a sealing solution in various sections of rotorhead in military helicopters. - August 17, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
RAI Emerges as Rope Access Inspection Expert for Cape Town Oil & Gas Companies
RAI (Rope Access Inspection) has reportedly emerged as Rope Access Inspection expert for oil & gas companies in Cape Town. The company has assured IRATA approved safe cost-effective solutions for all difficult access & inspection needs. A seasoned name across the Cape Town rope access... - August 16, 2014 - Rope Access Inspection
GlacialTech Launches Two Cold Forging Thermal Module Solutions: Igloo FR210 and Igloo FR210HP
GlacialTech's new cold forging thermal modules: Igloo FR210 and Igloo FR210HP are designed with a focus on cost-effective performance, as well as weight and volume reduction. - August 16, 2014 - GlacialTech Inc
Norwalk Seaport Association 2014 Golf Classic
The Norwalk Seaport Association will hold a golf tournament on the Main Course at the Silvermine Golf Club in Norwalk, CT on Monday, October 6, 2014. Registration and check in will start at 11am. Lunch will be served from 11:30 until 12:45pm. Shot gun start at 1pm. Lunch and dinner will be served... - August 16, 2014 - Norwalk Seaport Association
SPS to Provide Continuing Ed to Florida CAMs
Sustainable Performance Solutions is now a Continuing Education Provider for Florida-licensed Community Association Managers. - August 16, 2014 - Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
Mark Holland Joins ProOne Inc. as Vice President, Sales
ProOne Inc., announces today that Mark Holland has joined the ProOne management team as Vice President, Sales. Holland will be based in ProOne’s Houston office and will head up sales for the USA and Canada. Mark Holland is an oil & gas industry veteran with over 30 years’... - August 15, 2014 - ProOne
Less Talk, More Action: Call for Volunteers to Clean Up Beautiful Barnsdall Art Park in Los Angeles
Tomas O'Grady's nonprofit "green" organization, EnrichLA, seeks volunteers to clean up trash and for tagging at beautiful, historic Barnsdall Art Park located in the heart of Los Angeles (on the border of Los Feliz and East Hollywood neighborhoods) on Sat., Aug. 23 from 9am-3pm with lunch break. - August 15, 2014 - EnrichLA
Free Technical Workshops at EAPIC Expo in Nairobi Offer Practical Solutions and Training for Power Professionals
Two days of free practical workshops on energy efficiency, plant maintenance and clean energy solutions for the utility and large power users sector are offered during the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place from 3-4 September at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. - August 15, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
SGS New Webinar: "The Ruggie Principles" - the UN's Principles on Business & Human Rights
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the “Ruggie Principles” and how organizations are considering them in their implementation of good practice in sustainability strategy and to drive development in responsible sourcing practices to deliver reduced risk and enhanced... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
OFweek Integrates Its B2B Services Targeting High-Tech Industrial Markets
China high-tech industrial web portal OFweek has integrated its B2B services, transferred all its CPbay (China Products Bay) B2B resources to OFweek B2B platform en.ofweek.com, including its members, products and inquiries. - August 14, 2014 - OFweek
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa Retains Designation as a Silver Certified Green Lodging Property
Delaware North Companies, Parks & Resorts, at Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa in Saratoga Springs, NY was recently re-designated a Silver Certified Green Lodging Property by environmental nonprofit Audubon International. The hotel first achieved certification in 2009 with a silver rating. - August 14, 2014 - Audubon International
Renovations of Marlborough Downtown Park Completed
MEDC’s downtown pocket park now has a playground and shaded picnic tables. - August 14, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Clean Footprint to Host Webinar Regarding Solar for Massachusetts Businesses
Attendees will learn how rule changes make going solar in Massachusetts an affordable and easy way for businesses to stabilize energy costs. - August 14, 2014 - Clean Footprint
SGS New Webinar: Responsible Sourcing from Emerging Nations Focus on Africa and Middle East
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the issues and risks in responsible sourcing practices across Africa and the Middle East. As organizations increase their scope of sourcing and deepen their understanding of operational issues across different geographies we consider the risks... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
EPP’s Caffrey Receives Merit Award from Atlantic City Electric
Michael Caffrey, Vice President of Operations for Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) has been presented with Atlantic City Electric’s eighth annual Merit of Excellence Award for Commitment to Public Safety, which is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a strong... - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
InStep Software’s Significant Growth Requires Larger Office
Market Demand for Asset Performance Monitoring and Real-Time Data Historian Solutions Fueling Company’s Expansion - August 13, 2014 - InStep Software
EPP Sponsors the 2014 NJEPA Conference for 12th Straight Year
Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) is proud to announce its endorsement of the 2014 NJEPA Conference. This is the twelfth year in a row that EPP has sponsored this event, which offers comprehensive educational content delivered via training sessions, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?
This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."
59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement
What Would You Like to Know About Sharks? Ask the Shark Experts.
More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts are allowing themselves to be auctioned to raise funds for shark conservation. Being auctioned are dinners (or lunches) with each. It is a unique opportunity to “talk shark” face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks! - August 11, 2014 - Shark Research Institute
SINGH360 Rebate Services Help Supermarkets Recoup Energy-Efficiency Incentives from Utilities
Supermarkets in the United States can now get expert help to secure energy-efficiency rebates from utilities. The service is for supermarkets that invest in initiatives to improve energy efficiency but may not collect all the utility rebates for which they qualify, said Abtar Singh, chief... - August 11, 2014 - Singh360
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Hawai’i Achieve High Ranking Green Certification
Four of Marriott Vacation Club’s resorts in the state of Hawai’i recently achieved high rankings in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club on Maui both achieved Platinum Certification, and... - August 10, 2014 - Audubon International
AWJ Services Launches New Website for the Atlanta Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Georgia. - August 09, 2014 - AWJ Services
Fresh Thinking: Growing, Eating, Living Classes at 21 Acres
Think Fresh and plan to learn new skills or expand your current knowledge. 21 Acres is gearing up with a variety of affordable, educational offerings. Cooking, canning, composting and more. - August 08, 2014 - 21 Acres
Breaking Down Barriers One Laptop at a Time
The Electronic Recycling Association announces partnership with CUPS Calgary. - August 08, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again
As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot