Environmental Resources
Conserving natural resources, landscapes and wildlife for use by future generations.
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10-10-06
New Sustainable Forestry Model - Basis of Highly Profitable Business Segment for Precious Woods
Zurich and Washington, DC - Precious Woods, a pioneer in sustainable forestry, announced yesterday its entrance in the European Emissions Trading Scheme with two agreements to sell 770,000 tons of Certified Emission Rights from their bio-energy project in Brazil. By leveragi...
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10-10-06
Cereplast Joins with Other Industry Leaders to Help Pass Compostable Plastic Container Law
HAWTHORNE, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2006--Cereplast(TM), Inc. (OTCBB:CERP), a producer of proprietary bio-based resins used as a substitute for petroleum-based plastics, reports a significant development that tightens truth in advertising regulations ...
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10-10-06
Environmental Legislation Opens Doors for Cereplast
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2006--Two new state environmental laws are providing opportunity and momentum for Cereplast(TM), Inc. (OTCBB:CERP), a producer of proprietary bio-based resins used as a substitute for petroleum-based plastics. Assembly Bill 214...
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10-10-06
Verde Energy Serves 1,000 Solar Power Customers
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-Verde Energy, an online marketplace designed to provide homeowners and businesses with competitive bids on renewable energy projects, served its one-thousandth solar power customer since announcing its launch on August 1, 2006. Verde Energy...
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10-09-06
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Unveils New System to Prevent Fuel Leaks
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2006--Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced today its new Guardian(TM) Leak Prevention System, which offers the highest level of ground water protection available and is the only actively monitored tank-to-dispenser fuel containment system...
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10-09-06
Heroes Honored at 52nd Chevron Conservation Awards
SAN RAMON, Calif.,- Conservationists protecting oceans, rivers and waterlands, a former president of the Wildlife Habitat Council, an ornithologist protecting the Asian hornbill bird, and a non profit organization helping to improve the environment for disadvantaged communit...
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10-09-06
Akeena Solar and Applied Materials Present ''Celebrating Solar Innovation'' Wine Event at Solar Power 2006
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2006--Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS) and Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) will co-sponsor the "Celebrating Solar Innovation" Wine and Food Pairing Reception on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. as part of the Solar Powe...
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10-06-06
Law Firm And Insurance Brokerage Fights Global Warming with Carbonfund.org
Washington, DC. - Hill & Kehne, LLC, a law firm and insurance brokerage focused on environmental cleanups, Brownfield redevelopment and other matters, has pre-funded and otherwise committed to reducing its carbon footprint to zero through Carbonfund.org's CarbonFree pro...
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10-06-06
Report Proves Pebble Mine Would Destroy Salmon Spawning Areas
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2006--The Renewable Resources Coalition (RRC) and Trout Unlimited today jointly announced the results of an independent professional review that confirms the proposed Pebble Mine threatens wild salmon spawning and rearing habit...
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10-05-06
Highlights of Toyota's Environmental Progress
Our goal is to keep you informed about our worldwide progress on environmental matters. Thank you for your interest in Toyota's efforts to become a greener automaker.
--Irv Miller, Group Vice President, Corporate Communications Department, Toyot...
