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Setting the Sustainability Agenda for the 21st Century
Notable Figures from the Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Major Corporations, Non-Profits and Civil Society Organizations Gathered in Washington to Mark the Launch of National Leadership Speaker Series Co-hosted by ICLEI USA and USGBC. - July 02, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Cyclotec Reports Innovative Dry Separation Technology of Waste Streams Previously Not Attractive for Recycling
Cyclotecs' Multi Product Air Separators outstand state of art separators, by broader on line adjustment of product size capabilities, resulting in finer product at range of 100-160 microns at higher separation efficiencies, ability to operate at feed moisture up to 5%, & provide up to Four de dusted separation products simultaneously. - June 30, 2011 - Cyclotec Oy
Don't Risk Identity Theft When Recycling Your Electronic Devices
Many consumers and businesses make the vital mistake of recycling their electronic devices with companies that do not use proper recycling methods. By doing this, you are compromising critical data. - June 30, 2011 - Southeastern Data
McConway & Torley and GASP Announce Agreement to Reduce Air Emissions from Lawrenceville Steel Foundry
McConway and Torley, LLC (M&T) and the Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) have finalized an agreement regarding air emission reductions at M&T’s Lawrenceville steel foundry. M&T has operated its Lawrenceville foundry since the 1860s. The foundry manufactures steel castings... - June 29, 2011 - Group Against Smog and Pollution, Inc.
Tersus Environmental Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Barometric Pumping
Tersus Environmental, LLC, a developer and marketer of advanced, innovative technologies for the remediation of soil and groundwater, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants Tersus... - June 26, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Health Coach Says Intuitive Concepts’ Date Analysis Paid Off
Wellness coach uses date analysis to choose days to begin new business. - June 26, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Greenlots Secures Funding Round Led by SBI Ven Capital and Tembusu Partners
Leading provider of EV charging solutions to expand global footprint - June 26, 2011 - Greenlots
GreenTech Participates in GE’s Eco-Treasure Hunt
GreenTech Energy Services recently participated in a General Electric “Eco Treasure Hunt,” (ETH) hosted by a Staples distribution center in Orlando, FL. The goal of the "hunt" was to study the facility’s energy use and to identify and recommend energy savings opportunities. - June 25, 2011 - GreenTech Energy Services
ICLEI USA Applauds Houston Mayor Parker for Receiving the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award
Mayor Parker and City of Houston Recognized by US Mayors for Implementing the Green Office Challenge, an Innovative ICLEI USA Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings - June 22, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Tersus Environmental/inVentures Technologies Expands Global Sales and Marketing Network Into India
Tersus Environmental welcomes D.R. Krishan to its Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Krishan's support will assure the Company's continued commitment to servicing the groundwater remediation community with efficiency and local expertise. - June 22, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Top Utilities Using Social Media: E Source Asks Utilities to Rate Their Peers
E Source conducted its second national social media survey of utilities in early 2011 to find out how utilities are using social media. - June 21, 2011 - E Source
TPC Scottsdale Becomes a Platinum Member of Audubon Lifestyles and the ISC
As a Platinum Member, TPC Scottsdale has joined a growing network of golf facilities who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and ISC. - June 20, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Blue Skies Recycling Teams Up with Hodak’s Restaurant and Bar for Composting
Blue Skies Recycling is now working with Hodak's Restaurant and Bar in St. Louis, Missouri. Blue Skies will help to decrease the waste produced by the restaurant by diverting a large amount of their organic waste from landfills to a greener composting service. - June 20, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
Intuitive Concepts’ Feng Shui Advice Helped Interior Design Business Improve 100%
Interior design firm, Saums Interiors, sees dramatic improvement in business. - June 17, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
E Source Launches Rebate and Incentive Finder
E Source recently launched a new web-based resource for finding energy-efficiency rebate and incentive information for any location in the U.S. and Canada. The E Source Rebate and Incentive Finder is designed for energy managers and facility managers who are looking for money-saving opportunities... - June 17, 2011 - E Source
ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Intuitive Concepts Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Diana Garber is pursuing the LEED certification process to help her clients live their best life. - June 15, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Biomass Thermal Energy Council to Host June 15 Webinar About Biomass Heating in Europe
On June 15 at 12 noon ET, BTEC will be hosting "Brits, Brussels and Biomass: The European Path to Renewable Heating." - June 13, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. Announces Committee Appointments for Water Resources Staff
WEG Committee Appointments - Scott Blossom, P.E., C.F.M., LEED A.P. appointed to the Board for the James River Green Building Council, Chris Kuhn selected to serve on the VA Stormwater BMP Clearing House Committee, and Doug Beisch, P.E. appointed to the Nutrient Credit Exchange Study Committee - June 12, 2011 - Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc.
ESI Solar Completes the First Large Scale Solar Canopy for Hershey's Chocolate World Including Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
This is Hershey’s first venture into large scale solar photovoltaics (PV) and they have made a very visible statement using solar PV to partially offset the facilities substantial electrical usage. In addition to producing renewable electricity from the sun, the solar canopy also serves a dual purpose in protecting visitors from the elements and providing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. - June 11, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation
Met One Instruments, Inc. Welcomes a New Business Development Manager to the Light Scatter Instrumentation Division
Met One Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome John Ramirez to the Light Scatter Instrumentation Division as their new Business Development Manager. John has 23 years of sales and marketing experience in the airborne particle counter and indoor air quality (IAQ) marketplaces. John... - June 09, 2011 - Met One Instruments, Inc.
Customers Want Smart Meter Data and Are Willing to Pay for It
E Source Study Finds 65% Want Electricity Use Information - June 08, 2011 - E Source
Intuitive Concepts Featured in The Women’s Book Collective - Reinvention Issue
The Women’s Book Reinvention Issue Featured a Story on Diana Garber’s career. - June 05, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Energy Advantage Inc. Expands to India
Energy Advantage Inc., a leading North American energy and sustainability management services provider, is pleased to announce its entrance into India’s energy and environmental management services market. This move is a key element of the company’s global growth strategy. Energy... - June 05, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Stratus Building Solutions of Cleveland Established in Summer 2011
Stratus Building Solutions continues as #1 Fastest Growing Franchise with newest addition Cleveland, Ohio, opening to Tom Grassi and Tim Tilton in the summer of 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Intuitive Concepts Receives Consumer Excellence (ACE) Award Presented by NARI of Central Ohio
Intuitive Concepts, Inc. has been recognized as a recipient of the 2010 NARI ACE Award. - May 28, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Case Studies Show Cities Save Money with Effective Energy and Resource Management
Report from AltaTerra Research presents case studies from three municipalities with leading sustainability programs and describes how these cities are saving money by integrating resource efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction into their operations with the help of new resource management information systems. - May 28, 2011 - AltaTerra Research
Baker Renewable Energy Selected Contractor for 2.6MW Rooftop Solar Project at Boeing South Carolina
SCE&G to Own and Operate Distributed Generation with One of the Nation’s Largest Rooftop Solar Installations - May 28, 2011 - Baker Roofing
Tersus Announces a New Family of Products for Enhanced in Situ Bioremediation
To complement its Gas inFusion technologies, Tersus Environmental unveiled today a new family of products for enhanced in situ bioremediation. The new products are engineered to treat soil and groundwater contaminated with organic constituents amenable to anaerobic bioremediation processes, including chlorinated solvents, energetics and pesticides/herbicides. These amendments from Tersus can also control dissolved phase heavy metals by promoting their conversion to insoluble forms. - May 26, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
MyFleetDept.com Introduces New Website Showcasing Progressive Fleet Management Tools
MyFleetDept.com, a comprehensive, national fleet management service which opened for business in January this year has introduced a new website showcasing the many products and services available. “This is only the beginning,” said Mike Moser, President and Founder. “We will soon... - May 25, 2011 - MyFleetDept.com
Blue Skies Recycling, Helping Boeing Protect the Wild Blue Yonder, Earth Day 2011
Blue Skies Recycling was in attendance at the 2011 Boeing Earth Day Celebration in St. Louis, Missouri, where they educated Boeing employees about the benefits of organic waste recycling. - May 25, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
REMA Webinar to Explore Potential Clean Energy Standard, Voluntary Market Interaction
Free registration now open for the webinar on June 2 at 2 PM ET - May 22, 2011 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Launching of Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions
Energy Storage Ltd., launched today its Delta series of Energy Storage Systems with energy capacity ranging from of 10kWh to 40kWh and the possibility of integrating multiples of these systems to achieve up to 400 kWh. The Energy Storage Systems are designed using the Company’s patent pending... - May 22, 2011 - Energy Storage Limited
Ed Alperin Joins EOS Remediation, LLC
EOS Remediation is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Alperin to the company’s growing team of environmental professionals and industry experts. Mr. Alperin has more than 35 years of experience in the development and commercialization of environmental technologies for the treatment of... - May 21, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Water Solutions Inc. Buys Pipe Fittings Manufacturer
California based Water Solutions Inc (h2osolutions.com) announced today the purchase of Braco Castings LLC, a supplier of high pressure water pipe fittings used in purification and desalination equipment. - May 21, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Blue Skies Recycling Celebrates 20 Eco-Friendly Years of Earth Day in Chesterfield
St. Louis based recycling company, Blue Skies Recycling, recently attended the 20th annual Earth Day celebration in Chesterfield, Missouri to promote their organic food waste recycling program and share with others the importance of recycling. - May 18, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
ICLEI USA Joins U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Releasing National Report for Greening America's Schools
National Action Plan to be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation. - May 15, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Audubon Lifestyles Welcomes Bio S.I. Technology as a Platinum Member
Bio S.I. Technology, LLC located in Argyle, Texas has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles as a Platinum Member. - May 13, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Help with Recovery After Mississippi River Flooding
As devastating flood waters recede, EMLab P&K prepares to help with the recovery process through mold testing and bacteria testing in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. - May 13, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Soil Technology Becomes an Audubon Lifestyles and ISC Platinum Member
Soil Technology a.k.a Precision Fertigation by Soil Technology, located in Fallbrook, California has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Perfect Blend Organics Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
Perfect Blend Organics recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC) as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Blue Skies Recycling Collected Food Waste for Composting at St. Louis Earth Day Celebration
Blue Skies Recycling recently participated in the St. Louis Earth Day Celebration where they educated the public about organics recycling services and collected food waste for composting. - May 12, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
TEC NV-201 Approved by CARB for Use at ORVR Gasoline Dispensing Facilities (GDFs)
In May 4th, 2011, after a five month evaluation of the TEC NV-201 system, the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB) issued the following statement in a letter to TEC Inc.: “…regulatory agencies, including local air pollution control districts and states outside of California may utilize the NV-201 due to its ability to determine and record gasoline storage tank pressures and to alert operators of conditions which indicated potential emissions or failure of vapor containment system.” - May 12, 2011 - Technology Engineering & Construction
Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Triple Its Manufacturing Staff
In order to meet the huge demand for the company’s portable water desalination modules, Water Solutions Inc. has added two extra shifts to the shop floor. - May 11, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Intuitive Concepts Featured in Columbus Monthly – Beyond Decorating with Feng Shui
Feng Shui is more than decorating, it’s how your environment feels. - May 08, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Blue Skies Recycling Attends Clayton’s Green Power Celebration at Shaw Park
Blue Skies Recycling recently attended Clayton’s Green Power Celebration at Shaw Park on April 20, 2011. The celebration was held after the city of Clayton achieved Green Power Community status with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Blue Skies was there to recycle food waste on site and promote the green minded community of Clayton. - May 06, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
ICLEI USA Names Hilari B. Varnadore as New Director of STAR Community Index – Groundbreaking Initiative to Improve and Empower Sustainability Among Local Governments
Former Sustainability Director for Frederick County, Maryland to Play a Leading Role in Guiding the Future Success and Long-Term Viability of New National Framework for Sustainability. - May 04, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Water Solutions Inc. Awards Supply Contract to Sonfil Tech LLP
Water Solutions Inc. announced today the first in a series of anticipated supplier contracts to meet the high volume of demand for its proprietary desalination units. Sonfil Tech LLP was awarded the contract to supply the high pressure jet caps used in the desalination unit pumps. Water Solutions... - May 04, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Ramps Up Technical Support Capacity Through Partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA
ICLEI USA will join forces with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a Unique Regional Partnership to Provide Innovative Sustainability Planning Support to Local Governments in the Chicago Region. - April 30, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Briefing Features City of Saint Paul and PG&E
On Thursday, May 12 AltaTerra Research will host the online briefing, “Solutions for Sustainable Cities: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning and Deployment.” The briefing will feature speakers from the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Registration is complimentary for government employees. - April 30, 2011 - AltaTerra Research