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Students Design Innovative Spacecraft Inspection System at Stevens Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens have created a rotational system of propulsion for a Remotely Operable Inspection Craft (ROIC). This small, reusable system could easily be deployed to capture images of the exterior of spacecraft in order to assess damage suffered in liftoff or flight. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Next-Generation Glaucoma Treatment at Stevens Institute of Technology
A Stevens Senior Design Team has created a biomedical implant for intraocular pressure relief that uses a novel method to sidestep the problems associated with traditional glaucoma treatment. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Multi-Disciplinary Systems Design Project Saves Lives and Money for the Military
Seventeen students at Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in a multi-disciplinary design initiative, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and designing an efficient and sustainable Advanced Expeditionary Housing System (AEHS) for remote combat operations and disaster relief. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
SMART Turbine Inc. Invited to Present on SPROUT Program Experience at SMBC
On May 3rd, SMART Turbine Inc. will be at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster presenting on their experience with the SPROUT program. SPROUT is a business incubator program that is run by the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, (SMBC). Once in the program, a mentor is assigned based on relative... - April 29, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
Lucky Strike Nkak Coal Project Acquisition and Coal Transportation Service Agreement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:LKY) is pleased to report the Company signed a letter agreement with a private Mongolian company that represents the owner of two exploration licences covering an area of 8,736 hectares within the eastern boundary 3 km west of the Olonbulag coking coal deposits in the aimag of Hovd in southwest Mongolia - April 28, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Most U.S. Consumers Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle: E Source Study Finds 85 Percent Are Ready to Purchase
E Source recently analyzed data from the Nielsen Energy Survey and found that 85 percent of U.S. consumers say they would purchase a battery-driven car either right away (3 percent), when their current car needed replacement (57 percent), or when the technology is proven and it becomes more mainstream (25 percent). - April 27, 2011 - E Source
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid" to Delegates at American Water Works Association Meetings
Frank Bursic, Rentricity’s Mid Atlantic/Ohio Valley/Canadian Regional Director, will participate at the American Water Works Association Meetings being held in Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. The Pennsylvania AWWA Chapter event was held on April 20 - 21 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. - April 25, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Appointment Notice: Water Solutions Inc. Welcomes New Associate Director of Research
Glenn Reynolds, President and CEO of Water Solutions Inc. is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cora Tanenbaum to the position of Associate Director of Research, effective April 25, 2011. - April 25, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
St. Louis Cardinals and WITS Announce 2nd Annual Green Week E-Cycling and Appliance Recycling Drive
Cardinals Announce 2nd Annual Green Week at Busch Rain or Shine Week's Events (April 19 – April 26) to Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Earth Day In celebration of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the St. Louis Cardinals will host their 2nd annual Green Week, April 19 through April 26,... - April 24, 2011 - WITS
College Hunks Moving Into the Future: the Flourishing "College Hunks Hauling Junk" Franchise Expands Into the Multi-Billion Dollar Moving Industry
It's hard to imagine how 6 years ago College Hunks Hauling Junk began with a beat-up cargo van in Washington DC, hauling unwanted items from local residents and businesses. Now a multi-million dollar franchise hauling junk in over 34 markets covering 85 zones in 21 states across the United States,... - April 24, 2011 - College Hunks Hauling Junk
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
The National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce Receives Homeland Security Award
CSR receives the DHS Science and Technology Impact Award from the Department of Homeland Security for their rapid response during the DeepWater Horizon oil spill. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
Environmental Artist Gwyn Michael Seeks to Change the Landscape with Her New Project: Journey to Confluence
Examining the past, present, and future of the American landscape, Gwyn Michael explores the role of art in creating positive environmental change. - April 22, 2011 - Gwyn Michael
EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI Polyurethanes Keeps Historic Grain Mill and Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals from Getting Soggy
Grain Mill that supplied Kellogg family in early 1900s, now supplies Post Cereals, uses EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI on 70-foot grain silo to protect equipment, processes and products. - April 22, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
2011 Solar Decathlon Lights the Way to Importance of Ultra-Energy Efficiency in U.S. Building Industry. Top Finisher Chooses InsulStar® SPF Insulation by NCFI.
U.S-owned company NCFI Polyurethanes, next generation insulation, InsulStar, makes new solar homes ultra-energy efficient. DOE's Solar Decathlon competition unveils new designs, building techniques, and products that make zero-energy homes possible and practical. - April 21, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Tersus Environmental / inVentures Technologies Has New Customer Support in Southern California
Tersus Environmental announced today that Vancouver, British Columbia based True Blue Technologies will expand coverage for the world-class iSOC® Gas inFusion technology for groundwater remediation into Southern California. The expanded coverage includes inVentures complete family of... - April 21, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
20 Training Sessions Across Africa
The twentieth training session held in Harare for solar professionals. - April 21, 2011 - African Energy
April 23, 2011 Sacramento Earth Day Celebration
Nonprofit Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is organizing their 6th annual Earth Day celebration between 12:30 - 5:30 PM on a beautiful Saturday in Southside Park - Free Admission - April 21, 2011 - Environmental Council of Sacramento
Stevens Chemical Engineering Student David Monteiro Wins AIChE Research Poster Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering undergraduate student David Monteiro's poster, "Inkjet-Printed Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Nanocomposite Micropatterns," led the Research Poster Competition at the 2011 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. - April 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Will Save Automobile Drivers Up to 15% in Fuel Costs
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has released the Hydrogen Engine Cleaner, a self contained high speed decarbonizer that uses no petroleum distillates to restore any engine’s fuel economy in 40 minutes. - April 21, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Avjet Biotech Signs License Agreement with NC State to Commercialize Aviation Biofuel Technologies
Deal Between Developer of Biofuel Refineries and University Commercializes Intellectual Property and Patents Related to Biofuels - April 21, 2011 - Avjet Biotech
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Soltera Mining Corp - Results from El Torno Eluvial Gold Sampling Programme
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (solteramining.com) wishes to announce the results of the El Torno eluvial gold sampling program carried out in November 2010. The sampling program was designed to test eluvial deposits composed of... - April 20, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Private Placement Closed Stock Options Granted
(TSX-V: EAR) Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its private placement announced February 22, 2011, consisting of 5,485,000 units (the "Offering") of its securities at a price of $0.055 per unit, for proceeds of $301,675. Each unit... - April 20, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Biomedical Engineering Knee Goniometer Team Wins NEBEC Student Competition
Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology took 1st Place at the 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) Student Design Competition. - April 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC is proud to announce that is has achieved a significant milestone by marking its 5th year in business in April 2011. Established in 2006, owner and manager Annette Kuhn, reflected on the past five years by saying, “Poop, Scoop & Away was founded to provide a... - April 20, 2011 - Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC
Visionary Consulting Firm Verdigris Group Advances Carbon Neutral Operational Policy to Include Watershed Restoration and Reforestation to Their Suite of Initiatives
Verdigris Group, the highly-progressive Real Estate Development and Services Company, expands their Corporate Sustainability Program to include watershed restoration and reforestation efforts in addition to their ongoing investments in solar and wind project development. - April 17, 2011 - Verdigris Group
Houston General Trading Group Extends Meeting Invitation to International Attendees of The Offshore Technology Conference, 2011
Houston General Trading Group is extending a meeting invitation to international attendees of The Offshore Technology Conference scheduled for May 2-5, 2011. A worldwide supplier of drilling rig replacement parts and spares, The Houston General Trading Group experts are recognized as dependable and competitively priced. - April 17, 2011 - Houston General Trading Group
Thai Energy Minister Dr. Wannarat Channukul to Open Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in June
Thailand’s minister of Energy, Dr. Wannarat Channukul, will deliver the welcome address at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will gather for the largest regional power... - April 17, 2011 - Clean Power Asia
Landtech to Discuss High-Efficiency Irrigation at Upcoming Events: ASLA and WaterSmart Innovations
Jim Davis, General Manager of Landtech Irrigation Consultants, is a certified irrigation designer by the Irrigation Association and an EPA "WaterSense Partner." His 20+ years of experience in landscape irrigation design will be shared as a panelist at two upcoming educational series in... - April 17, 2011 - Landtech Irrigation Consultants
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Decontamination, Decommissioning and Interior Demolition of a 28,000sqft Former Drug Manufacturing Facility
The MACK Group, LLC, recently completed a project that consisted of the decontamination and decommissioning of former drug manufacturing facility. The owner wanted to decommission its outdated drug manufacturing facility and re-utilize the building for other purposes. In order to do this, a complete decontamination, decommissioning of the former drug manufacturing process along with interior demolition was required. - April 17, 2011 - The MACK Group
Company Reveals New Technology to Change Fiberglass Disposal… Global Fiberglass Solutions
Bellevue, WA based multinational company now in communication with international fiberglass manufacturers, state and national government representatives to build and manage facilities to collect and recycle fiberglass on a national basis. - April 15, 2011 - Global Fiberglass Solutions
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center Names Aggie Greenberg 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Greenberg was the driving force behind the opening of Riverside, California’s newest thrift store which benefits homeless pets at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. - April 15, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
evandtec Inc Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
evandtec, Inc has announced that David Martin recently joined its executive staff as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will report to Paul Wickberg, Chief Executive Officer of the company. With technology, engineering and operations experience from over 20 years in the clean energy industry, David... - April 15, 2011 - evandtec
Delray GreenMarket Announces 10th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade
The Delray GreenMarket will host its 10th annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, April 23rd. At 10am, pets will parade through downtown from Old School Square to the GreenMarket for judging and prizes. Free admission and fun for the family. - April 15, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Android App for AmpleHarvest.org
Anyone with extra garden produce or store bought items is now able to donate to a local food pantry using their Android phone. - April 14, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Awarded 2011 Arizona Small Business Person of the Year
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the 2011 Arizona State Small Business Person of the Year. “Your hard work, innovative ideas, and... - April 14, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
Build It Green Offers $450 Training Scholarships for Alameda County Contractors
Build It Green is awarding $450 training scholarships for contractors working in Alameda County. The trainings help contractors qualify to participate in Energy Upgrade California’s Green Upgrade Option, which encourages green home upgrades with rebates. - April 14, 2011 - Build It Green
Greenwood Management Announces Introduction of White Pine Plantations
Forestry investment and plantation management firm Greenwood Management has announced that it is to begin planting a new species in its Brazilian plantations, in the form of White Pine – a timber that is popular as a specialty wood for use in the furniture industry. Greenwood's forestry... - April 13, 2011 - Greenwood Management ApS
MacDermid to Begin Producing Offshore Products in Melbourne, Australia
MacDermid Offshore Solutions announced today it has commenced manufacturing of its market leading offshore fluid products in Melbourne, Australia at the MacDermid Australia facility. The MacDermid Australia manufacturing facility offers the identical high quality products currently being... - April 13, 2011 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
ROUND2 INC., Partner of the Denver Broncos, Will Host an Electronics Recycling Event in Denver
The event, known as the Recycling Round-Up, will be held at Invesco Filed at Mile High on April 16th, 2011, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. - April 12, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA