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02-17-09
Surf the Web. Save the World.
Toronto, February 17, 2009 "“ Today saw the global launch of bettertheworld.com, the world's first, effortless fundraising platform that provides tools to empower millions of people to raise money for charity simply by surfing the web. The platform targets internet users w...
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02-17-09
Consorta Board Appoints Darrel Weatherford President and Chief Executive Officer
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Consorta announced that its board of directors has named Darrel Weatherford to serve as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective December 3, 2008. He had served as interim president and chief executive officer s...
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02-17-09
Sustainable Agriculture to Take Center Stage at Inaugural "Growing a 21st Century Agricultural Revolution"
White River Junction, VT. - February 17, 2009 - The Sustainable Food Lab, a global network of business, public sector and civil society leaders working together to accelerate sustainability in mainstream food and agriculture, in conjunction with Sustainable Agriculture Initi...
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02-17-09
MicroPlace Launches First Microfinance Investment Yielding 5 Percent for Everyday Investors
SAN JOSE, Calif. - February 17, 2009 - MicroPlace (www.microplace.com), a website that enables everyday people to invest in the world's working poor, announced today the launch of a new investment opportunity that offer...
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02-17-09
Cadbury Partners with Dairy Farmers to Reduce Carbon Footprint
- February 17, 2009 - Cadbury today unveiled its Cadbury Dairy Strategy, a unique partnership with dairy farmers in Selkley Vale designed to help reduce the environmental impact of dairy farming.
In partnership with the Carbon Trust Cadbu...
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02-16-09
WePOWERÂ Acquires PacWind's Wind Turbine Technology and Intellectual Property
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- WePOWER LLC, a developer of clean energy solutions around the world, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of patented and proprietary wind energy technologies from PacWind, Inc.
"Our vi...
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02-16-09
The Responsible Jewellery Council Participant in The United Nations Global Compact
- February 16, 2009 - On January 15th, 2009 The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) formally joined as Participant in the United Nations Global Compact - Civil Society.
As a Participant, RJC makes a commitment to set in motion changes to busine...
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02-16-09
UPS Grant Will Help Georgia "No-Idling" Campaign Go National
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 16, 2009 - Earth Day Network, The Clean Air Campaign and UPS today announced the launch of a nationwide No-Idling Campaign. The program, designed for schools from grades K-through-12, is aimed at reducing harmful vehicle emissions around children...
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02-16-09
CSRwire Welcomes New Members to Its Global Network of CSR News and Information
SPRINGFIELD, MA. - February 16, 2009 - This week CSRwire welcomed Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Green Technology, Renewal2 Investment Fund, The National Park Trust, The Clorox Company, International Institute for Sustainable Development, PeaceKeeper...
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02-16-09
Changing Climate Change: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Award $800,000 in Grants to Find Solutions
WATERBURY, VT. - February 16, 2009 - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) is looking for potential solutions to one of the world's most pressing challenges: climate change.
The Vermont-based company has issued a Request fo...
