Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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03-28-07
Waste Management and Charley Hoffman announce formation of the Green Glove Charity - Benefits Keep America Beautiful
HOUSTON, TX - March 27, 2007 - In his debut on the lush green lawn of the Redstone Golf Club during the 61st annual Shell Houston Open, PGA golfer Charley Hoffman will sport a green golf glove to represent both his new sponsor, Waste Management, and the formation of his Gree...
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03-26-07
Icestone will be Featured on PBS' "This Old House" in First Ever Green Renovation
Dear Friends of IceStone,
We are thrilled to share with you that IceStone will be featured on PBS' "This Old House," the Emmy-nominated home improvement television show (please refer to regional schedule below).
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03-23-07
Precious Woods is Awarded the Trophée de l'Économie Positive 2007
Precious Woods has won the "Established Businesses" category of the competition "Trophées de l'économie positive". The prize was awarded for Precious Woods' pioneering achievements in the sustainable management and use of tropical forests.
The ...
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03-22-07
EPA Names PepsiCo 2007 Energy Star(R) Partner of the Year
Purchase, NY (March 22, 2007) "“ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) as a 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and the agency honored the company ye...
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03-22-07
Marriott On Track To Reduce Greenhouse Gases By 1 Million Tons Over 10 Years - 2000 To 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. "“ March 22, 2007 "“ Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly one-fifth over a ten year period from 2000 to 2010 "“ approaching one million tons of climate warming gases, or the equivalent of takin...
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03-22-07
Ridgeline Energy Supports New Idaho Wind Policy
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2007--Idaho Governor C. L. "Butch" Otter today signed two bills into law to encourage wind energy development in Idaho. The first, House Bill 130, clears the way for wind farms on state endowment lands. Royalties received from wind po...
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03-21-07
White House Council on Environmental Quality Recognizes Manufacturers of "Environmentally Preferable" Computers
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2007--Officials from the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the Federal Environmental Executive today recognized computer manufacturers for making more environmentally preferable computers and monitors. The manufacturers m...
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03-21-07
Interface, Inc. Posts Global Environmental Progress with 2006 EcoMetrics™ Report
ATLANTA, GA - March 21, 2007 - Interface, Inc. has announced its latest global EcoMetrics report demonstrating that the company is making notable progress towards its Mission Zeroâ„¢ promise, "to eliminate any negative impact the company may have on the environment by 2020."...
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03-20-07
WEC Announces Call for Nominations for 2008 Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development
Washington, D.C. - March 20, 2007 "“ The World Environment Center (WEC) is inviting nominations for the 24th WEC Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.
The WEC Gold Medal Award is one of the most respecte...
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03-20-07
Environmental, Community Groups Announce Important Energy Agreement with Major Utility
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2007--In a groundbreaking agreement that can serve as a model for environmental groups and utilities working together, the Sierra Club, Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), and the Concerned Citizens of Platte County (CCPC) ...
