Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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04-15-11
REHAU Appointed to U.C. Berkeley's CBE Industry Advisory Board
REHAU, an international polymer innovator in construction, automotive and
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04-14-11
Owens Corning Headquarters Earns Gold LEED-EB Green Building Status
/PRNewswire/ - The global headquarters of Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) in Toledo, Ohio, has become the third existing building in Ohio to earn the prestigious gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED...
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04-14-11
Axworthy Calls on Federal Leaders to Focus on the Arctic
Arctic Climate Change is one of the most crucial foreign and environmental policy issues facing Canada, but it has largely been ignored by all political parties in the current federal election, says Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President & Vice-Chancellor of The University of Win...
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04-14-11
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Riding the Bus
/PRNewswire/ - Want to reduce your carbon footprint this Earth Day? FirstGroup America, the largest provider of ground transportation services in North America, suggests you leave your car in the garage and take the bus! Public transit and school buses replace a significant...
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04-13-11
U.S. Foodservice-San Francisco Activates Largest Solar Panel System in Alameda County to Power Warehouse
(Marketwire) - Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, U.S. Foodservice-San Francisco activated a 1.18 megawatt (MW), 4,354 photovoltaic solar panel installation. The largest rooftop and carport solar power system in Northern California, it is expected to provide 40 pe...
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04-13-11
"Earth Week" Grows Greener With Even More Eco-Themed Content Across the Newly Expanded NBCUniversal Portfolio
"Green is Universal" will kick off its most robust "Earth Week" ever April 17-24, marking the first company-wide environmentally themed week since the Comcast merger. More than 45 different brands across NBCUniversal's broad portfolio will feature 100 plus hours of environme...
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04-13-11
Across the U.S. Farmers are Helping Make Their Community a Better Place
/PRNewswire/ - In just over a year, the America's Farmers Grow Communities program has given more than 1,200 farmers across the country an opportunity to win a combined $3 million to benefit community not-for-profit organizations ranging from health centers to scholarship fu...
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04-13-11
Dow's Excellence in Energy Efficiency Continues to Gain Important Recognition
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), a leader in energy conservation, has been recognized for its excellence in energy efficiency by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE awarded two Superior Energy Performance certifications to the Company for achievements in energy...
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04-12-11
New Green is Universal Poll Reveals Green Consumerism is on the Rise, With Two-Thirds of Consumers Willing to Pay More for Eco-Products from Brands They Trust
Green consumerism is on the rise, with 78% of consumers believing more than ever that buying green is a way to shop with their values and ethics (up 9 points vs. two years ago), according to a new Green is Universal poll, "Green in the Economy II." The poll was originally co...
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04-12-11
Timberland Achieves Industry-Leading Emissions Reduction
(Marketwire) - The Timberland Company (NYSE: TBL), an outdoor footwear and apparel company and environmental steward, today announced that...
