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Maine Community Foundation Awards Grant for New Conservation Summer Camp
For the past several years the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has offered a Natural Resources and Agricultural Summer Camp to children ages 7-12. Starting this summer, the PCSWCD will be offering a Teen Conservation Camp for youth ages 13-18! With generous funding provided... - June 30, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
ESS Conducts Isokinetic Training for Vietnam Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Mark Looney, President of Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS), completed a workshop to introduce basic isokinetic principles and source sampling skills to the Vietnam Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DONRE). ESS is establishing a growing presence for air quality testing in southeastern Asia with their office in Hanoi, Vietnam. - June 30, 2013 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Zephyr Environmental Named a Best Firm to Work For
Austin-based Zephyr Environmental awarded at the 13th Annual ZweigWhite "Best Firms to Work For" Conference on June 21 in Chicago. - June 29, 2013 - Zephyr Environmental Corporation
Chicago ServiceMaster Restore Offers Expert Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration for Local Flooding of Homes and Businesses
ServiceMaster Restore by Zaba provides immediate water cleanup and restoration services to Chicago residential and commercial flood victims, including a 10% discount for those without flood insurance coverage and assistance with the flood insurance claim process. - June 29, 2013 - ServiceMaster Restore By Zaba
greeNEWit Now Offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits
Local energy efficiency company greeNEWit recently announced that it will be offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits. These audits will allow homeowners to see how energy is being used in their homes, and receive recommendations for tax-deductible upgrades that will improve their home's energy use and save money. - June 29, 2013 - greeNEWit
Meet RBI Solar, Manufacturer of Solar Mounting Systems, at Intersolar 2013
RBI Solar is a single source provider for solar mounting systems with turnkey solutions for design, engineering, fabrication and installation. - June 29, 2013 - RBI Solar
Ceram to Hold Free Breakfast Forum – "Surface Modifications & Functional Coatings" – 12 July 2013
Ceram, the international materials technology company, will be holding a free breakfast forum "Surface Modifications & Functional Coatings" on Friday, 12 July at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. - June 29, 2013 - Lucideon
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Maine VLMP Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft - June 28, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
ASEAN Heritage Parks Logo Design Contest Still Open
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is inviting graphic artists to use their skills for the environment and join the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) logo contest. Entries will be accepted until 31 July 2013. - June 28, 2013 - ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
CH Four Biogas is Poised to Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate Waste-to-Energy Facilities
With a growing number of states mandating that organics be diverted from landfills, anaerobic co-digestion and other WTE facilities offer much needed answers to landfill operators, communities, waste haulers, processors, even composting facilities. CH Four Biogas is positioned to assist these stakeholders in making their digester facility a reality. - June 28, 2013 - CH Four Biogas
China Resources International to Recruit Several Thousand in 2013 for Xiaoluo Project
According to a survey conducted this week by union representatives at mining company China Resources International, almost 3/4 of employees are "content" with working conditions. The company is now preparing to hire for its next project. - June 27, 2013 - China Resources International
Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Former Pro Mountain Bikers to Guest Coach at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s 2-Day Skills Clinic
Mountain Bikers of all abilities are invited to join former Pro Racers Kat Sweet of Sweetlines, Simon Lawton of Fluidride, and the certified Evergreen Mountain Bike coaches for this special Skills Clinic. - June 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
SGS Granted Scope Expansion by IECEE in the Battery Medical and Office Categories
The Newest SGS E&E lab in North America is Now Recognized as a CB Testing Laboratory in Six CB Scheme Categories - June 26, 2013 - SGS
TechWaste Recyling Refocuses on Business IT Equipment Liquidation and Recycling
TechWaste Recyling relaunches its website with a renewed focus on business services for computers liquidation, recycling and data destruction. - June 23, 2013 - Tech Waste Recycling
The Landings Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island recently became the first community in Georgia to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. "As a representative of The Landings Association, we are very pleased that this group of staff,... - June 23, 2013 - Audubon International
New Webinar US Dealer Satisfaction in the Auto Industry
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "US Dealer Satisfaction in the Auto Industry" on June 25, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - June 23, 2013 - SGS
SGS Presents “US Dealer Satisfaction in the Auto Industry” Study
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "US Dealer Satisfaction with Warranty Processes in the Automotive Industry" on June 25, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - June 23, 2013 - SGS
EAPIC Speaker Jasper Oduor: "There is a Very Bright Light at the End of a Very Short Tunnel"
“The Ethiopia-Kenya Inter-connector and Kenya-Tanzania-Zambia Inter-connector are going to be the projects that will bring power trade to the region. They have been long coming,” says Jasper Oduor, well-respected energy expert in the East African region and former Executive Secretary of... - June 23, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
Kickstarter Campaign Will Conserve Energy and Save Money
The rising heat in Arizona means rising energy bills. Two Arizona entrepreneurs aim combat rising energy bills with a low cost, intelligent air filter monitor. - June 23, 2013 - Innovation Play LLC
Pegasus Sustainability Solutions Certified as Qualified New Business Venture
Pegasus Sustainability Solutions, Inc. of Fitchburg, WI, announced today that it has received certification for the Qualified New Business Venture program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Pegasus currently employs six people in Fitchburg and is projected to add eleven additional... - June 22, 2013 - Pegasus Sustainability Solutions, Inc.
Truck with a Guy Offering Lowest Regional Pricing on Professional Junk Removal Service
Truck with a Guy, the leading local organization for residential waste removal has announced that the company is now presenting clients across Issaquah, Bellevue and Sammamish with the lowest available price in the region for waste removal. The company’s new pricing structure means that it... - June 22, 2013 - Truck With A Guy
DG38L Leaves Industry Standard Relays Standing
This PCB Power Relay features a magnetic arc blowout, allowing 50% higher DC voltage. - June 22, 2013 - Willow Technologies Limited
National Auto Recyclers, the Increasing Well Received Nationwide Auto Recycling Company, is Announcing the Expansion of Its Atlanta, Georgia Offices
With National Auto Recyclers offices located in the city, they can provide fast cash for junk cars within an hour. - June 22, 2013 - National Auto Recyclers
Mongolian Minister of Energy Officially Opens Country’s First Wind Farm
Mongolia's first wind farm has been officially opened by the Mongolian Minister for Energy. SgurrEnergy has provided a range of technical advisory services to support client, Clean Energy LLC, since 2011, taking the project from initial concept stages, through to energy generation. - June 22, 2013 - SgurrEnergy
New Webinar: FSSC 22000: a Step Further from ISO 22000
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "FSSC 22000: Simple Steps to Upgrade from ISO 22000" on July 2, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - June 22, 2013 - SGS
GlacialLight Announces the DL06-IP Ceiling Down Light Cover Accessory
GlacialLight announces the DL06-IP, a fully compatible cover accessory, that gives a new look to the GL-DL06-IP Down Lights. - June 22, 2013 - GlacialTech Inc
Shenba Resources Holdings Limited Acquires Common Shares of Cadman Resources Ltd.
Shenba Resources Holdings Limited announced that it has sold Cadman Resources Ltd. on option that allows it to acquire 75% per cent of Tung Wing Trading Co. Ltd., a Tanzania registered company with interest in three mineral properties in Tanzania. - June 21, 2013 - Shenba Resources Holdings limited
Stauber Drilling Inc. Working Toward COR Certification for Safety
Stauber Drilling Inc. has just announced that they are working toward their COR certification. A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards. Certificates are issued by Alberta Employment and Immigration and are... - June 21, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
First Round of Installations Begin for Boothbay Pilot Project
Goggin Energy has installed a 108 panel, 27 kW solar electricity system at the Flagship Inn in Boothbay Harbor, just in time for summer and the tourists who will soon be filling up their rooms. This is one of the first installations of the GridSolar Boothbay Pilot Project, an initiative to... - June 21, 2013 - Goggin Energy
NoFo Polo: Jazz Guitar Great Matt Marshak Slated to Headline Cornell 4-H Cup Charity Benefit, Saturday June 22nd
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is Pleased to Announce Nuance Music Group Recording Artist’s Performance at Sandy Relief Polo Benefit for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp. - June 21, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Stevenson Oil & Chemical Updates Web Site with Educational Resources and More Information on Hydraulic and Other Industrial Oils
Stevenson Oil & Chemical’s newly redesigned web site focuses on industry information and details about industrial oil, greases and cleaners. - June 20, 2013 - Stevenson Oil & Chemical
EMLab P&K Enhances iPhone App, Adds IAQ Pocket Guide for Clients of Environmental Lab
EMLab P&K adds the IAQ Pocket Guide as a new feature in its iPhone app. The digital version of the IAQ Pocket Guide makes it easy and convenient for clients of environmental lab to access the popular, in-demand resource. - June 20, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood and Encino Become 2 Star Certified Green Restaurants®
Healthy Los Angeles restaurant Coral Tree Cafe becomes a Green Certified Restaurant® with the Highest Number of GreenPoints™ and Environmental Steps in Brentwood & Encino. - June 17, 2013 - Coral Tree Cafe
Chinese Oil Explorer Keystone Delta Oil Appoints Dr Zhang Wei to Board of Directors
Beijing-based oil exploration company Keystone Delta Oil today announced the appointment of Dr Zhang Wei to the position of Non-Executive Director. - June 17, 2013 - Keystone Delta Oil
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Westerville 1st in U.S. to Incorporate Feng Shui
Amy Jordan, franchisee of Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Westerville, Ohio, said her experience of hiring Intuitive Concepts in 2009 really made a difference. When a new location became available, Amy called Diana Garber to be a part of the design team. - June 16, 2013 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Tansky Sawmill Toyota’s Service Department Grand Opening; Feng Shui Provided by Master Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts
Three years ago plans began to remodel Tansky Sawmill Toyota’s facility in Dublin, Ohio. The Tansky's wanted to expand their impact in a way that serves the community, society, and ultimately the planet. Feng Shui Master Diana Garber was engaged. - June 16, 2013 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
European Utility Week Returns to Amsterdam as Europe Moves Towards a Smart Energy Ecosystem
Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. Formerly known as Metering Europe, the newly branded European Utility Week focuses on all... - June 16, 2013 - European Utility Week
Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most... - June 16, 2013 - Audubon International
Growing Optimism in African Power Market as Africa Energy Forum Starts in Barcelona This Week
Some 800 power professionals, including 11 African ministers, as well as heads of utilities, regulators and international energy companies, will attend the Africa Energy Forum from 18-20 June in Barcelona to address pressing issues concerning Africa’s power sector, including partnerships,... - June 16, 2013 - Africa Energy Forum
4 Successful Transformer Protector (Tp) Activations Reported
The Transformer Protector had 4 Successful Activations recently and prevented all transformers from explosion and fire. - June 15, 2013 - Transformer Protector Corp
IMR Test Labs - Singapore Adds Failure Analysis Services and Advanced Metallurgical Capabilities
IMR Test Labs - Singapore has purchased a Zeiss SEM with EDX capabilities to expand the lab's metallurgical services to include failure analysis, corrodent identification, fractography and high-resolution photomicrographs. - June 15, 2013 - IMR Test Labs
Junk Hauling Company in Austin, TX, Reaches Out to Area Residents with Help from SEO Firm
Locally owned business Austin’s Junk Haulers, which also offers pressure washing, tree removal, and certain demolition contractor services, is working with the online marketing firm Prospect Genius to improve its Web presence. - June 15, 2013 - Austin's Junk Haulers
Waste King in Harrow Cannabis Factory Clean-Up
After two men were jailed for operating a cannabis factory at a house in Harrow, which produced an almost "industrial" quantity of the class-B drug, the house’s landlord engaged Waste King, a specialist collections, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, to make... - June 15, 2013 - Waste King
EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as Region Faces Unique Energy Challenges
Nairobi will welcome more than 500 power professionals from 10-11 September for the 15th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC). Uganda’s Energy Minister, the Honourable Engineer Irene Muloni, and Mr Mugo Kibati, CEO Kenya Vision 2030, head up a high-level industry expert speaker line-up that will address issues from government, financial and regulatory environments, to generation, transmission and distribution. - June 14, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa
iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Briefing to Focus on Critical Infrastructure Needs and a Condusive Business Climate in DRC in October 2013
Critical infrastructure requirements in energy and transport as well as transparency, good governance, conflict minerals and the business outlook for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be at the heart of the next edition of the iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba and iPAD Katanga Mining Briefing conferences and exhibitions. - June 14, 2013 - DRCiPAD
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
AmericanMoldExperts.com Announces Service Area Expansion and Improved Clearance Testing Procedure
AmericanMoldExperts.com, the leading mold cleaning and removal service provider in Indiana and Ohio, announces upcoming expansions to its growing roster of service areas. The company also launches an improved clearance testing procedure to ensure the delivery of only the highest quality mold removal services. - June 14, 2013 - American Mold Experts
EASTWEST PR Celebrates 18 Years in Asia, Announces UK Presence to Boost International Reach
EASTWEST Public Relations, one of Asia’s leading independent PR firms celebrates 18 years of helping brands get noticed in the region this June. Commenting on the anniversary, Jim James, company founder and chairman said: “EASTWEST PR celebrates 18 years with wonderful clients, without... - June 14, 2013 - EASTWEST Public Relations