Archive for July, 2008

Geecf: Spectrum Blue Steel Announces Strategic Partnership with Al Manhal International Group of Abu Dhabi to Deploy Biosphere Facilities

In an announcement by Ronald Flynn, the Chairman of Spectrum Blue Steel-Al Manhal Consortium, he stated that the agreement made would allow both Spectrum and Al Manhal to jointly market directly to countries, cities, and governmental entities to solve the environmental problems in landfills and dumpsites. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)
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Alkemists Sets The Bar, Becoming a ‘Green’ Analytical Laboratory

Alkemists Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has partnered with Green Mountain Energy Company to take the necessary steps in offsetting 100% of the total calculated carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions thereby enabling them to operate as a "carbon neutral" analytical laboratory. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)
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JBNI Releases 100 Percent Natural Herbal Medicines (’Herbal Foods’ within USA) and Sports Formulas Challenging Public Perception of TCM and Chinese Herbs

The public's perception that Chinese Herbal Medicine is healthy but not dramatically effective has been building since the western introduction of Traditional Chinese Medicine's or TMC Herbal Medicine in the 1970's. This is due to several reasons including the fact that the most effective herbal formulas were strictly guarded within Korean / Chinese medical clans [...]

ASL Recycling Expands GREENetwork Statewide–Throughout California

After successful launch of its GREENetwork in Northern California, and establishing 100 GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations, leading e-waste recycler connects with industry partners in Southern California and gears up for statewide e-waste recycling network. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)
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CapSnap Equipment Unveils New Environmentally Conscious Water Bottling Equipment Designs

CapSnap Equipment is joining the ranks of "green" manufacturing, revealing their new designs that save thousands of gallons of water per year in the water bottling industry. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)
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RE: Next Generation In Environment Friendly Products…The Art You’ll Love To Touch

Is it possible to enjoy romance while doing something for the environment? Wendy Mitchell, owner of the web site Pick Your Pleasure Poison, says yes with a new product called the Jildo. It's a phallus unlike many others produced today, because it's made of wood. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)
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ArborSystems Introduces Newest No-Drill System: Quick-Connect Direct-Inject Tree Treatment System

ArborSystems introduces its new no-drill Quick-Connect Direct-Inject QC Tree Treatment System, an easy, fast, and tree-friendly way to treat almost any tree in five minutes or less. This simple trunk-injection application process does not require drilling, and there is no waiting for chemical uptake or guarding of capsules. For more information, visit www.ArborSystems.com (PRWeb [...]

ASL Recycling Expands GREENetwork Statewide

After successful launch of its GREENetwork in Northern California, and establishing 100 GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations, leading e-waste recycler connects with industry partners in Southern California to gear up for state-wide network. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)
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Luxe Expressions’ 2008 Stationery Wedding Line Embraces the Environment

According to data from The Wedding Report, a provider of statistics and market research for the wedding industry, the average number of guests at today's weddings is 167. Figure the number of invitations it takes to attract such a crowd and you quickly realize that there's a lot of paper being shuttled back and forth [...]

Georgia Land Auction for Prime Georgia Real Estate and Georgia Farms Ordered to Sell

A Georgia land auction for 478 +/- acres of Prime Georgia real estate and farms will be held, by order of the comptroller, on Saturday, September 6 At 10:00 AM in Colquitt County, Georgia. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)
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Nation’s First Modern Coal-To-Liquids Plant to be Built in West Virginia

Gov. Manchin joins Sen. Rockefeller and local officials, with support from Sen. Byrd, and West Virginia Congressional delegation to announce CONSOL and SES will invest $800 million in Marshall County CTL facility. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)
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The Guide to Being Green at Home by GreenEnergyChoice

Top 10 Light Green Home Tips from GreenEnergyChoice.com (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)
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Breakthrough Technology Makes High Octane Fuel Obsolete

Has high octane fuel just become obsolete? EnviroChip™ white papers show how consumers like you can save as much as 30¢ per gallon without sacrificing performance or damaging your engine. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)
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Centrica to Take 51% Stake in Belgian Business SPE

Centrica plc (Centrica) today announced that it is to increase its shareholding in Belgian generation and supply company SPE SA (SPE) to a controlling 51 per cent. Centrica has exercised its pre-emption right over the 25.5 per cent interest in SPE currently held by GDF International SAS (GdF) through an acquisition of GdF's 50 [...]

Southern California Leadership Council Says Millions of Jobs and Billions of Dollars Are At Stake with AB 32

"The Act sets a milestone goal of reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, with an ultimate goal of an additional 80 percent reduction by 2050," Lee Harrington, Exec. Sec., Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)
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SIGG Water Bottles: Hip But Not Necessarily Green; Were Madonna and Cindy Crawford Hoodwinked?

Real Green Goods Raises Questions about SIGG and Recommends Greener Bottle (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)
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International Golf Courses to be Issued Certified Carbon Credits by Australian Environmental Services Company

**Environmental Business Solutions through its E-PAR® solution will provide certification enabling International Golf Courses to generate Carbon Credits ** (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)
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Valley Water Board Directs Staff to Develop a Mandatory Conservation Program

The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) board of directors today asked the staff to work with water retailers and immediately develop a mandatory conservation program that can be implemented at a short notice if needed. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)
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International Golf Courses to be Issued Certified Carbon Credits by Australian Environmental Services Company

**Environmental Business Solutions through its E-PAR® solution will provide certification enabling International Golf Courses to generate Carbon Credits ** (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)
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International Golf Courses to be Issued Certified Carbon Credits by Australian Environmental Services Company

**Environmental Business Solutions through its E-PAR® solution will provide certification enabling International Golf Courses to generate Carbon Credits ** (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)
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ASL Recycling Hits 100 GREENspot E-Waste Locations

With 100 free GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations now available, most Bay Area residentsneed drive no more than 5 miles to safely dispose of their old TVs and other electronics (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)
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Consumers are Voting With Their Wallets

Even in a down economy, consumers are making their voices heard, by choosing Organic, Fair Trade or Recycled goods. Florida based 123RAW.COM launches eco-chic website catering to those interested in greening up their lifestyle step by step. Including their diets. They offer a wide variety of green gifts, clothing and raw food essentials. (PRWeb Jul [...]

Zoos and Aquariums Celebrate Zoo Keeper Week

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and its members celebrate the important work of zoo keepers and aquarists this week. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)
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Study Examines Air Pollution’s Effects on Ecosystems; Finds Widespread, Serious Impacts

Report Highlights Necessary Changes in Air Quality Standards and Regulations (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)
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Summit Publishing Company Announces Greener Package Website and Sustainable Packaging Awards Competition

The publishers of Packaging World announce the 2008 launch of GreenerPackage.com, a sustainable packaging Website, and a companion competition, the Greener Package Awards. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)
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Carseek.com Educates Readers on Reversing Fossil Fuel Dependence

Carseek.com recognizes the reality of the changing automotive world. Long a site known for its expanding database of reviews, daily news updates, and comprehensive articles, Carseek is now taking the lead to help drivers choose fuel efficient cars and to combat rocketing gasoline prices. Only be decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels can the American [...]

Inexpensive, Limitless Source of Drinking Water Found Naturally from the Air in Your Home or Business

Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted through air in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is [...]

Doe Run Shares Expertise with Geologists From Regional Coal Forum

A group of regional coal experts from the Western Interior Basin Coal Forum has an updated perspective about another mining industry – lead mining – following a recent tour of the Doe Run Company’s Southeast Missouri Mining and Milling Division (SEMO). (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)
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New Natural History Exhibition Reveals the Impact of Soil on All Life on Earth

There are more living creatures in a shovel-full of soil than human beings on the planet, yet more is known about the dark side of the moon than about soil. These are just a couple of the fascinating facts visitors can learn from the new temporary exhibition "Dig It! The Secrets of Soil," open July [...]

DIY Sprinkler System Video Shows You How to Save

How long should you water your lawn? EPA’s WaterSense Partner, Craig Borglum, walks the do-it-yourself gardener through a water saving, lawn irrigation DIY video for setting their sprinkler controller and developing drought tolerant turf at how long to water your grass. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)
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New Videos Promoting World Peace through Tea Released Today by Samovar Tea Lounge

A new video series encouraging world peace through tea culture from the San Francisco-based Samovar Tea Lounge promotes cross-culture dialogue and tolerance while drawing attention to the cultivation of tea around the world. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)
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New Videos Promoting World Peace through Tea Released Today by Samovar Tea Lounge

A new video series encouraging world peace through tea culture from the San Francisco-based Samovar Tea Lounge promotes cross-culture dialogue and tolerance while drawing attention to the cultivation of tea around the world. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)
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New Videos Promoting World Peace through Tea Released Today by Samovar Tea Lounge

A new video series encouraging world peace through tea culture from the San Francisco-based Samovar Tea Lounge promotes cross-culture dialogue and tolerance while drawing attention to the cultivation of tea around the world. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)
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Local Chiang Mai Village and Flight of the Gibbon Conservation Project Team Up to Protect Local Primate Population

In an effort to save the dwindling primate population in and around the village of Mae On, the Flight of the Gibbon Conservation Project and local villagers have teamed up to form the Primate Habitat Restoration Project. Volunteers and employees of Flight of the Gibbon will plant 1500 fruit trees in a designated, protected [...]

Boutique Transforms Past-Season Styles Into Custom Pants: Substance Brand Is A Good Fit For Lean Budgets

Substance, a boutique and clothing label based in Columbus, Ohio is introducing an affordable custom-fit pant that can be ordered on-line. Made from material repurposed from the boutique's discontinued styles and overstocks, the pant sells for $98 plus shipping. The custom-fit pant is part of Substance's Design Lab Collection, a rotating collection of [...]

Simplicity Gourmet Purchases Nature’s Prime Inc., An Organic Foods Company

Simplicity Gourmet's acquisition of Nature's Prime provides it with a significant opportunity to grow and expand into additional market segments. This opportunity is not only exciting but should also have a positive impact on both companies, their sales forces and the consumer. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2008)
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Pioneer® Brand Soybeans from DuPont Deliver Step-Change in Soybean Yields

New Generation of Soybean Varieties is Largest Product Launch in Pioneer History. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)
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Boaters Plan Descent of "Non-Navigable" River in Los Angeles River Expedition 2008 (July 25-27)

An eclectic group of Los Angeles residents is scheduled to kayak and canoe the full 52-mile length of the Los Angeles River on July 25-27, in an effort to raise consciousness about the river and several master plans devoted to cleaning, reviving and greenscaping the much-maligned river. The expedition has garnered attention recently due [...]

Comprehensive Jatropha Standards Mandatory in Optimum Long-term Biofuel Efficacy

Free access to 'Best Practices for Long-term Jatropha Development', the critical update to Dr. R. Rajagopal's highly successful November 2007 position paper 'Sustainable Biodiesel Feedstock: Jatropha: A Strategic Option', is being offered. It emphasizes the need to develop sustainability criterion for Jatropha as it nears commercialization as a viable alternative energy source. Key points outlined [...]

Primafuel Solutions Adds Biofuels Industry Leaders to Technology Team

Engineering, construction and sales capabilities will expand availability of award-winning corn oil solutions to the ethanol industry. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)
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