Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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07-20-06
Dell and Goodwill Industries of San Antonio Launch Convenient, No-Charge Computer Recycling Service for Consumers; 'Reconnect San Antonio' Plans to Divert Almost 2 Million Pounds Annually from Landfills
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2006--Goodwill Industries of San Antonio and Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today introduced Reconnect San Antonio, a free drop-off program for recycling of unwanted computers by area residents.
The pilot program h...
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07-19-06
Soya Summit 2006 Presents Workshop on Evaluating Biodiesel Investments; Conference Agenda Includes Workshops on Energy, Food and Green Marketing
BAR HARBOR, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--Over the past three years, billions of dollars have been poured into the development of bio-based energy fuels such as biodiesel from soybeans and ethanol from corn. This investment is causing people to look for a new genera...
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07-19-06
Temple Emanuel Offsets Carbon Emissions with Carbonfund.org
KENSINGTON, MD - Located in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area, Temple Emanuel of Kensington, Maryland, a leading religious congregation on environmental issues, including global warming, and Carbonfund.org, a leading non-profit organization making it easy and affordable for ...
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07-19-06
EnerNOC's Demand Response Capacity Needed Nationwide Due to Record-Setting Temperatures
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--As the nationwide triple-digit temperature heat wave drove record highs for power use in many U.S. markets yesterday, EnerNOC, Inc. played a critical role helping regional grid operators achieve significant reductions in end-user d...
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07-18-06
Alcoa Wheel Products Showcases Fuel Savings Solutions at Efficient Diesel Workshop; Aluminum 14-Inch Wide Base Wheels Provide Significant Weight and Fuel Savings
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Wheel Products showcased and presented its fuel savings solutions during the recent Efficient Diesel Workshop, sponsored by the Columbia Williamette Clean Cities Coalition in Portland, Oregon. The workshop educated attendees on how to save fuel and money wit...
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07-17-06
UNEP and Partner Investment Companies Launch a Landmark Report : 'Show Me The Money'
The report, entitled "Show Me the Money", confirms the g...
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07-14-06
Senators Snowe and Collins Advance $2.5 Million for Restoration of Atlantic Salmon in Penobscot River
(Washington, DC; Old Town, ME) Plans to restore habitat for Atlantic salmon and ten other species of migratory fish in the Penobscot River received another boost when the Senate Appropriations Committee recently approved $2.5 million in the Department of the Interior's Fisc...
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07-13-06
Good Housekeeping Documents Environmentally Innovative Renovation of New York City Brownstone, Introduces 'Your Green House'
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2006--Good Housekeeping today announced a new and unique home renovation project, "Your Green House," that will set a standard for sustainable, environmentally responsible home-building. The transformation of one family's historic Manhatta...
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07-12-06
Fairmont Partners with EPA to Enhance Energy Performance
Toronto- With already one of the most comprehensive environmental programs within the worldwide hotel industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has partnered with the widely recognized US Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® Program. This late...
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07-12-06
Corn + Water + Paper = a Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, International Paper Unveil Break-through Cup
WATERBURY, Vt. & MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2006-- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper today launched the only all-natural paper h...
