Archive for April, 2008

Global Distributors Leap at Opportunity to Market Element Four’s WaterMill — Company Debuts New System to Meet the World’s Drinking Water Problems at WQA Aquatech

Element Four, makers of the WaterMill, a revolutionary new air-to-water generator, signed eight distribution deals at the WQA's Aquatech trade show in Las Vegas. Companies from various regions of the U.S., Canada, the Philippines, Australia, Japan and Italy signed up to be among the first to distribute the WaterMill to water-challenged areas in their countries. […]

Kalra Named 2008 Pal Award Winner

Kevin Kalra, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, was named as the winner of 2008 "Pal — Make A Difference" award. (PRWeb Apr 15, 2008)
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35 Cities to Participate in Nationwide ‘CHINA Town Hall’

Americans gather to discuss the issues about China that matter to the 2008 campaigns. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Carbonrally Turns Climate Change into Competitive Sport

Earth Day and every day, when we compete, the earth wins (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Science 2.0 in action: Iowa Graduate Student Creates Labspaces.net, a ‘Facebook’ for the Scientific Community

Labspaces.net is a social network designed to spread scientific news, maintain and create friendships, and harbor collaboration in the sciences. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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PNC Expands Environmentally Friendly Practices with Retail Banking Customers

Green Building Leader Offers Prius Giveaway, Incentives for Hybrid Car Purchases and Check Card Usage (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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General Finishes New Water Based Wood Finish - Industrial Dye Stain

General Finishes, manufacturer of award winning water based wood finishes for the fine furniture and woodworking markets, recently announced the development of a new waterborne product - Industrial Dye Stain - a unique, ultra-penetrating wood finishing product. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Nationals Park Achieves LEED Silver Certification

Nationals Park, the nation's greenest ballpark, is the first Major League Stadium in the country to achieve LEED milestone. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Active & Retired Military Personnel Rewarded with Discounts and Much Deserved Distraction

EverGreen Electronics is expanding its environmentally friendly iPod repair service to include overseas soldiers and veterans throughout the US. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Climate Application Programming Interface Launched

For Sale By Owner website provides free climate information. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2008)
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Supply Chain Excellence Showcased at Logicon 2008 with Featured Participation From Wal-Mart SVP and Best Buy CIO

As the relationship between logistics productivity and product innovation becomes more complex in an increasingly demanding landscape, consumer brands have been advised by industry leaders to re-evaluate the management of their internal and external supply chains in order to remain competitive and streamlined. (PRWeb Apr 13, 2008)
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Who’s Got scorecard? Will you be Sustainable on Time?

Who's got scorecard? That's the question going around in 2008 since the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club's sustainability program has gone into full effect. Manufacturers and merchants who have been procrastinating in making their move to environmental and sustainable packaging have found that the procrastinator's clock has stopped ticking. The scramble to design, create, and develop new packaging […]

Lew Uhler, National Tax Limitation Committee, Debunks the Myth of Paper Bags vs. Plastic Bags

Lew Uhler, President of the National Tax Limitation Committee, applauds the actions of young people in celebrating the myth of Global Warming and environmental doomsday, which underlies the battle over paper bags verses plastic bags. Young people have the greatest stake in our planet and a free society. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2008)
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This Earth Day, Eco-Conscious Consumers Have an Earth-Friendly Option for Outdoor Furniture: Tables, Chairs and Loungers Crafted From Stone

Capturing the essence of Mother Nature in Earth-Friendly Stone Furniture. Designing and building extraordinary furniture intended to harmonize with the environment. Good for the environment and the consumer. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2008)
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Agilewaves Deploys Resource Monitor At Nueva School - First Ever Monitoring Solution for Living Roofs and Solar Cells

For the first time, innovations in green building can be monitored and their value measured. Agilewaves' Resource Monitor has been deployed in Hillsborough, CA's LEED Gold Nueva School, and will monitor gas, electricity and water output, solar input and the conditions of the Rana Creek living roofs, including storm water retention and filtration. (PRWeb Apr […]

Two Teachers Try to Save the Planet - But They Need You

Two teachers team up to make a difference in the world. Through a music video and song about global climate change, these teachers try to involve students, parents and the public, about what we can do to Save The Planet. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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In The Face Of Rising Natural Gas Demand, Gasification Technologies Can Help U.S. Meet Its Energy Needs, Says James Childress, Executive Director of the Gasification Technologies Council (GTC)

James Childress, Executive Director of the Gasification Technologies Council (GTC) testifies in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Innovation. Childress says gasification technologies can help U.S. meet its energy needs, but that predictability in public policy is needed. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Greater Yellowstone Director Receives Keystone Award

Paul Hansen Honored for Leadership in the Environment (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Say Goodbye to Bed Bugs, Nationally Recognized Pest Control Expert Is Leading Efforts to Exterminate Bed Bugs in the New York City Region

Douglas Stern, Managing Partner of Stern Environmental Group, is an expert on the eradication of bed bugs. Testing new innovative treatment options, Stern has had excellent success with a new poison free treatment called Cryonite to kill bed bugs and bed bug eggs. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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New Virtual Gallery Launches To Change the World through Art

Elisa Tucci Contemporary Art has launched a new virtual art gallery with a vision to change the world through art. The new venture founded by Lisa Cooper and Joan Tucci Daidone promotes the appreciation and collection of art as a way to support the work of important contemporary artists, and as a way to […]

Sustainable Manufacturer Announces Launch of Innovative Green Marketplace for Recycled Content Products

The Fibrex Group has completed and is ready to launch BuyRecycledProducts.com, an innovative retail portal, for connecting consumers and businesses to green designed and manufactured products. The user-friendly interface is a one-stop shopping experience for organizations and individuals who want to make their lives greener and more eco-friendly by purchasing and using environmentally friendly products […]

The Las Vegas-Based N9NE GROUP Goes Carbon Neutral in 2008

Co-owner Jenna Morton spearheads a major initiative with Green Mountain Energy's BeGreen Carbon Offsets division through purchase of renewable energy credits. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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South Louisiana Photographer to Showcase Work in Grand Isle Exhibit

Matthew White Tells Story of Endangered Coastline (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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CBL Data Recovery Rescues Priceless Photographs and Documents for Costa Rican Organization Fighting Environmental Crimes

Photographs crucial for the Durika Foundation of Costa Rica to successfully proceed with cases and bring offenders of environmental crimes against the Durika Biological Reserve to justice have been successfully recovered by CBL Data Recovery. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Discount Mortgage Company Going Green

AAXA Discount Mortgage, a leading national mortgage brokerage company, is working with AmTrust Mortgage Banking to promote its eSign™ program and reduce paper waste and energy demands. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Salazar Packaging, Inc. Introduces 100% Post-Consumer Waste Corrugated Boxes

New from Salazar Packaging, Globe Guard™ corrugated boxes are made from 100% PCW material, enabling shippers to improve their sustainable packaging and support Green initiatives. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Degradable Plastic Bag Introduced

New 100% degradable ENVIRO-BAG introduced by EPS Environmental Packaging Systems. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2008)
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Nalgene Launches ‘Nalgene Choice,’ An Online Information Resource

Nalgene Choice Provides Immediate Access to Product Information, Including Temperature Ratings and New Material Options; Ensures Consumers Get the Bottle That Fits Their Personal Style (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)
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Alternative Channel and Rethos Join Forces

Merged company becomes the most complete, global network of online media properties devoted to sustainable development. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)
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Pai-Ying Weighing System has a Fresh Design That Breaks from the Usual Formation

Pai-Ying's R&D team, thanks to non-stop striving and study in the field, has brought out their original design automatic manufacturing system (Weighing and Conveying System). This system uses vacuum aspirate to convey materials by air, which both improves the operating process and makes the environment better and safer. It also meets the EEA […]

Save-the-Redwoods League Celebrates 90 Years of Protecting Ancient Redwood Forests

Save-the-Redwoods League, the only non-profit organization dedicated to protecting ancient redwood forests throughout their natural range, celebrates 90 years of work to ensure that all generations can experience the majesty of the world's tallest and largest trees. At its 90th anniversary celebration, the League announced a $10,000 grant to the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society […]

PowerPay! Ontario Approved by OPA

Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has approved ECS’ PowerPay! Ontario demand response programme to be administered in Ontario, Canada. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)
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Doe Run Peru Reviews Environmental Certification

Company Reviews Environmental Parameters to Ensure Compliance with ISO 14001 Certification (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)
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Toyota Environmental Protection Aid Program for China’s Youth Hands Out Awards

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today on its website http://www.toyota-media.com that the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (Chinese Communist Youth League - CCYL), the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) and TMC handed out today the 2007* awards for the Toyota Environmental Protection Aid Program for China's Youth at a ceremony held […]

Ecobites.com; Saving the Earth, One Person at a Time

Before the idea of "living green" was popular, the people behind Ecobites.com were promoting the idea of an eco-conscious, healthy lifestyle. Now Ecobites.com has become one of the Web's largest green communities on the Internet. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)
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DRI-STEEM Adds Web-Enabled Controller, New Models to GTS® Gas Humidifier Line

DRI-STEEM® announces their new Web-enabled controller, Vapor-logic®4, standard on all GTS gas-to-steam humidifiers. The GTS humidifier line also expands to include two new models. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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Chillessence, Supplier of Organic, Natural Bodycare Products and Accessories, Supports Green, Healthy Living

The Chillessence™ website, www.chillessence.com, is a source for green products and information. In answer to growing consumer concerns about dangers to the body and the planet from every day, seemingly harmless items like shampoo and plastic bottles, Chillessence, an organic, natural body care products and accessories company, is launching two new product lines: […]

Millenia Wall Solutions Introduces a New Material for Retaining Walls that Expresses the True Tones and Nuances of Natural Stone

With the most fundamental innovation in retaining wall construction since the 1980s, Millenia advances a new alternative that offers unsurpassed beauty. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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Love Electra Donates Thousands of Products to the 2008 GLAAD Media Awards Event

The dilemma faced by members of the LGBT, as well as other communities, has always inspired many of the creative products that bear Love Electra's designs and GLAAD Media Awards message of inclusion and acceptance is precisely the one that Love Electra propagates daily with its commitment to love and positivity. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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Chesapeake Bay Gift Baskets Expands Signature Line of Gifts and Donates a Portion of Profits to Save the Bay

Chesapeake Bay Gift Baskets, Inc. has expanded its popular line of gift baskets incorporating gourmet ingredients from the Chesapeake Bay. For each purchase of these "Bay Bounty" gift baskets, they donate a percentage of profits to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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Radio 92.9 EarthFest Partners with OurStage.com to Select Local Performers

EarthFest Fans to Decide Which Bands Make it to the Stage: Radio 92.9 and OurStage.com announce a new online competition to find local Massachusetts acts to perform at the 15th annual EarthFest on May 24, 2008 at the Hatch Shell in Boston. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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Bullpen Marketing First to Go Green with Promo Green Products

Amidst the frenzy to go green and make environmentally friendly choices, a Houston-based marketing company is expanding its promotional products offerings to include green items. Companies can now demonstrate their commitment to a cleaner, safe environment by integrating these eco-conscious products into their marketing campaigns. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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2008 World’s Most Ethical Companies to Be Announced in June

Ethisphere Institute is Now Accepting Applications (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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This Earth Day, Make a Promise to the Planet at GreenPromise.com

Earth Day is coming and GreenPromise.com aims to spur global change through a new community feature on its Web site. My Green Promise lets users log promises to make sustainable lifestyle changes. As incentive, for each of the first 5,000 Green Promises made, GreenPromise.com will plant a tree. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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KEEN Inc. Announces STAND Winners, Gives $150,000 in Award Money Sustainability-focused Contest Fostered Vision & Enables Action

KEEN Inc., a leader in hybrid outdoor performance products including footwear, socks and bags, today announced the winners of its sustainability contest: STAND. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)
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