Archive for May, 2008

Gas Analyzer Manufacturer SpectraSensors Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification

SpectraSensors, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced laser-based moisture analyzers used by the natural gas and petrochemical industry, has been recommended for ISO 9001:2000 certification by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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Broadlane Receives Champion for Change Award for Third Consecutive Year

The Champion for Change Award is an achievement reserved for organizational partners supplying health care products and services that are considerate of the earth and its resources. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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CosmoCom, BT Urge Companies to Increase ‘Homeshoring’

Contact Center Agents Work at Home, Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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HP Halo Recognized by Environmental Defense Fund for Environmental Responsibility

HP today announced the inclusion of HP Halo Telepresence Solutions in “Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual,” Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) first annual showcase of some of the most promising new trends, best practices and compelling examples of business solutions to environmental challenges. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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Stantec Bringing Solar and Wind Energy to SurroundArt at Brooklyn Navy Yard

New 89,000 square-foot industrial facility for fine arts services firm will feature renewable energy pilot program. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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Pacific Salmon Foundation Announces Release of the Skeena Independent Science Review Panel Salmon Management Recommendations

The Pacific Salmon Foundation is pleased to release the findings and recommendations of the Skeena Independent Science Review Panel (SISRP). The Panel has recommended principles for new ways to manage fisheries in the Skeena watershed, while taking into account the Wild Salmon Policy, respect for the interests of First Nations people, and the sustainability of […]

Choosing Where You Live: A House-hunter Checklist for Environmentally-Friendly Living

Fizber.com launches a new service that lets prospective home buyers view sources of air, water and noise pollution in a neighborhood. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)
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New Flame Seal -TBâ„¢ Video, Urethane Foam Thermal Barrier Passes UL-1715 Fire Test

Flame Seal Products, Inc. releases new video showing the first thin film paint-on thermal barrier for urethane foam to successfully pass the UL-1715 Room Fire Test. Flame Seal-TB™ contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and is easily applied with airless spray equipment, brush or roller; eliminating the need for expensive application equipment and providing the […]

Weed Science Society of America Warns Glyphosate Resistance Increasing

Glyphosate is a herbicide that is widely used around the world to control a broad array of weeds. However, its widespread, repeated and often sole use for weed management has selected weeds that have become glyphosate-resistant. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)
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Fireside Home Construction Wins National Energy Efficiency Award

Michigan's Fireside Home Construction recently won a Gold EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) from the National Association of Home Builders. For three in a row, Fireside has received an EVHA, one of the nation's most prestigious awards recognizing green builders. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)
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Solar Innovations, Inc. Explains the Health Benefits of Sunrooms

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial sunrooms, skylights, greenhouses, conservatories, folding, sliding, and tilting glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, explains the health benefits of sunrooms. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)
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Kenneth DeCubellis Named CEO of AltraBiofuels : Altra’s Cellulosic and Related Assets Sold to Edeniq Company Starts Production on State-of-the-Art Cloverdale, Indiana Plant

AltraBiofuels, a California-based producer of ethanol, announced today that the company has named Kenneth DeCubellis as its new President and CEO, replacing Altra’s founder Larry Gross, who has been chosen to lead Edeniq, a newly created R&D cellulosic venture, of which AltraBiofuels has retained more than 30% of Edeniq’s outstanding equity and will be Edeniq’s […]

Open for Public Comment: The U.S. Green Building Council’s Proposed Improvements to the LEED Green Building Rating System

“LEED 2009” focuses on energy and carbon performance of buildings, transparent “weightings” and regional LEED credits (PRWeb May 19, 2008)
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ExhibitDEAL’s "Eye On America" Video Feature Added to Website

Video showcases ExhibitDEAL's environmental awareness in their business practices. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)
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Baxa Web Site and Environmental Stewardship Programs Selected as Finalists for the Sixth Annual American Business Awards National Competition

Baxa Corporation announces its selection as a finalist in two categories for the 2008 American Business Awards. The company was chosen for Best Web Site and Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. The American Business Awards recognize excellence at all levels of business — from management and sales to marketing and communications activities. […]

Worldwide Prius Sales Top 1 Million Mark

Tokyo–TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today on its website http://www.toyota-media.com that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius–the world's first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle–have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year*1. Currently, Prius sales are robust in more than 40 countries and regions, […]

GREEN LOG Home & Lifestyle Awards Names Finalists

In a season of voting blue or red across the fifty United States, many of America's most committed voters have cast their votes online for the Greenest solutions in home & lifestyle products and services. As a result of voting at Green blogs and Green Websites across the Internet, the Finalists have been announced in […]

Full Moon Loom Now Has The Largest Retail Selection of Tapestries And Indian Spreads in the USA

Full Moon Loom has just added a whole new line of quality tapestries and spreads. Over 60 new designs and colors in quality power-loom cotton and MORE coming soon. Many of these designs come from ancient cultures whose stories have been written amongst the weave. Although our tapestries and Indian spreads are our number #1 […]

SSOE Surveys Companies on 2007 Energy Bill

SSOE research will uncover impact of landmark legislation on US industry (PRWeb May 16, 2008)
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Norton & Associates Inc. Adds New Carbon Technology Division, ‘Climate Friendly Investments,’ Providing Global Carbon Credit Offsets for Commercial Real Estate Investment Projects

Robert H. Norton, MBA, PE, President of Norton & Associates Inc. provides P & L Investment management for commercial US Real Estate Development projects. The Division profit center announcement of the Carbon Technology Management Group using Foreign Commercial Property investors. The group known as carbon1111, currently manages over $600M using Global Investment Funds. (PRWeb May […]

Shift Happens: Early Slab Leak Detection Can Save Thousands of Dollars

Soil shift beneath North Texas homes increases with spring rains and the return of warm weather. Cracked foundations often produce visible cracks, but concealed plumbing leaks may cause even greater damage. Consumers who know the symptoms to look for can save thousands of dollars in mostly avoidable costs. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)
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BuyOnlineNow.com Named in 2008 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide

For the second year in a row, online office supply superstore BuyOnlineNow.com has been named on the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide of the largest online retail stores. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)
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BizzFlip, Inc. Plants a Greener Classifieds Community

EcoFlip.org is a specialized network of community-driven classifieds promoting a greener economy and healthier living. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)
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Lucio Salvatore and Gerard Depardieu Pay Homage to Caravaggio’s Masterpiece Maddalena Penitente in Fabriano, Italy

Poiesis art Festival will dedicate to poetry and passion an exhibition of international artists and writers such as Lucio Salvatore, Gerard Depardieu and Tahar Ben Jelloun. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)
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EnerTech Environmental Joins International Team to Construct the First Carbon Neutral City in Abu Dhabi

EnerTech Environmental, Inc. announced today that it has signed an Expression of Interest to build a SlurryCarb™ demonstration facility at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Masdar City will be the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city, completely powered by renewable energy. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Earth Buses Launches a Fleet of Eco-Friendly Luxury Limousine Buses - First of its Kind in Las Vegas

Earth Buses launches a fleet of eco-friendly luxury limousine buses - first of its kind in Las Vegas. Earth Buses is Las Vegas' first and only environmentally friendly luxury limo bus service run entirely on renewable fuel sources. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Element from Big Ass Fans is Custom Made for Commercial Spaces

New fan to launch at American Institute of Architects Show in Boston this week (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Eco-Friendly Dealerships Taking Leadership Role in Environmental Construction

Toyota of Rockwall (Texas) is the first dealership in the country to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Jyco Stars in Global Roadshow for Eco-Friendly TPV Automotive Weatherseals

Jyco Sealing Technologies' products, processes and expansion philosophy add up to a bright green win for the company, OEMs, consumers and the environment. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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"Going Green" Comes Home With ZipGoesGreen Sale of Eco-Friendly, Zip Code-Printed products Supports Local Efforts

In support of the rapidly growing commitment to environmental initiatives being organized at the local level, ZipGoesGreen is launching its fundraising program and offering of green, zip code-printed products. Products sold are custom printed with the zip code of the town of the participating organization and the accompanying "goes green" tagline. (For example "07040 goes […]

Algonquin Park Area Resort Ranks High on Green Key Eco-Rating Program

Algonquin Lakeside Inn has recently been awarded the ranking of Four Green Keys out of five by the Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-rating Program for achievements in conservation and environmental responsibility. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Algonquin Park Lodge Announces 5-Year Renewable Energy Strategic Plan

Algonquin Park's Bartlett Lodge, a leader in the resort industry for implementing sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-conserving operational practices, announce a 5- Year Plan to reduce energy consumption and significantly increase Solar Power Generation output. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Three Times the Flavor: New Folly Packs are Ideal Way to Savor Variety of New Belgium Brews

New Belgium Brewing today announced that it is now packaging mixed twelve packs called "Folly Packs." The sampler packs are the only place where beer lovers can find bottles of an old favorite, Old Cherry Ale, and the introduction of a new beer, Mighty Arrow Pale Ale. The Folly Packs are available in all […]

Independent Testing and Trials of Cavolution’s BIOMEER-D Fuel Additive Shows Increase in Fuel Economy of 19% for Diesel Engines

Cavolution achieves a 19% increase in diesel fuel economy in a recently completed independent testing and trial of its BIOMEER-D additive for Diesel Engines. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)
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Family Retreat Exemplifies Green Luxury

This 5500+ square foot luxury log home, nestled on a lake was designed as a weekend retreat for an active family who wanted to bring their love of the outdoors in. The home, decadent in every way, is also considered one of the most 'green' ways of home building. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Tennessee Homebuilder Adopts AirTap to Achieve Energy Star Certification

Riverbend Development, builder of a new residential community in Kingsport, Tennessee, is using AirTap Heat Pump Water Heaters to get 5-star energy rating for all their homes. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Luxury Bath Products Manufacturer TOTO USA Announces New Brand Philosophy Campaign: totology

Company articulates intrinsic corporate water technology ethic — enrich today; preserve tomorrow. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Tree Bloom Media Group Announces the Acquisition of TeenZeen

Tree Bloom Media Group has acquired, redesigned, and relaunched TeenZeen.org, a leading substance abuse Web site for teens and parents. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Author Jeanine Behr Getz and Her Company Kids Think Big LLC Have an Environmental Approach to Publishing, It Is Easy Thinking Green!

Will Think Green! start a publishing trend? "Think Green!" is the 1st colorfully illustrated children's book to have it's own eco-audit! (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Business Recycling Offers a Way for Small Businesses to Go Green

Take-back programs and eco friendly solutions, highlighted by Business.gov, lead small businesses towards green efficiencies. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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2007 Organic Coffee Market Hits $1 Billion in North America, New Data Shows

The North American organic coffee market reached one billion dollars in 2007, according to new data released today during a sampling event featuring new organic coffees. The event was hosted by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a project of the Organic Trade Association. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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Munro’s Safety Clothing Adds Two New Wrangler® Jeans To Their Line of Fire Resistant Clothing

Munro's Safety Apparel, one of the nation's leading providers of safety clothing for the workplace, is very excited to announce the addition of two new products to their line of clothing. Munro's has added Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Original Fit Jeans and Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Relaxed Fit Jeans so that people on the job […]

BeGreen Offers American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles For Carbon Offset Product Purchases

American Airlines AAdvantage Members now have the Opportunity to Help the Environment by Neutralizing Their Carbon Emissions (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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IES Abroad Sees Increase in Applications for South American Summer Programs

U.S. college and university students are heading south to South America that is where unique programs, adventurous field trips and favorable exchange rates allow them to study abroad for less and do more than ever before. Applications to IES Abroad programs in South America, which are offered in Ecuador, Chile and Argentina, increased 18% for […]

EverDrive Helps You Help the Environment - with the Car in Your Driveway

Want to contribute to a greener world, but can't afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)
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