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03-03-08
"Green Japan": A Model for Environmental Stewardship
WATERLOO, CANADA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/03/08 -- Japan's experience sets an example for other nations facing tough standards set by the Kyoto Protocol, finds new research released this month from the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
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03-03-08
The Amazon Jungle Comes Alive in the Concrete Jungle
NEW YORK, NY - March 3, 2008 - This spring, lush green trees from the banks of the Amazon River will flourish alongside the Hudson River; shamans may be seen on the subway; and third and sixth grade students will be transported to the heart of the rainforests without leaving...
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03-03-08
CellForCash.com and Carbonfund.org Partner to Reduce Carbon Emissions Through Cell Phone Recycling
Ocala, FL "“ February 18th, 2008 "“ Which is rising faster, carbon dioxide levels or the number of retired cell phones? Both pose hazardous repercussions for our environment. To combat these issues, CellForCash.com and Carbonfund.org have created a new eco-partnership. Th...
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03-03-08
National Coalition Announces Groundbreaking National Green Jobs Conference
PITTSBURGH, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Good Jobs/Green Jobs: A National Green Jobs Conference," will be held in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on March 13 and 14, 2008. The conference is the first national forum to bring together a diverse coa...
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03-03-08
New Socially Responsible Investing Trends Report to Show SRI is Growing Faster Than Rest of Investment World
WASHINGTON, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boosted by such factors as heightened institutional investor interest, growing investor demand for renewable energy opportunities, concerns about the Sudan humanitarian crisis, and the rapid rise of new products such as SRI-focu...
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03-03-08
Len-Tex Surface iQ Wallcovering Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification
NORTH WALPOLE, NH "“ March 3, 2008 "“ Len-Tex Corporation announced today that the entire line of its Surface iQ(TM) non-vinyl wallcovering has earned the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certification at the Silver tier for healthy and sustainable product design from McDonough Braung...
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03-03-08
Johnson Controls Receives "SAM Gold Class" Recognition for Sustainability
MILWAUKEE - March 3, 2008 "“ Johnson Controls, a U.S.-Fortune 67 company that creates smart environments for vehicles, homes and workplaces, has been recognized as one of the world's leading companies for sustainability by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) and Pricewaterhou...
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03-03-08
Parametric and IW Financial Team to Create Customized Tax-Managed Separate Accounts
PORTLAND, ME - March 3, 2008 - Parametric Portfolio Associates and IW Financial are designing customized tax-managed separate accounts strategies targeting advisors and institutions seeking to incorporate socially responsible, faith-based, Terror-Free and other values-based ...
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03-03-08
Toys for Tots Launches New Year -Round Literacy Initiative
QUANTICO, VA - March 3, 2008 - After 60 years of delivering holiday joy to millions of disadvantaged children, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation today announced its first year-round initiative, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
This new in...
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03-03-08
U.S. Chamber BCLC Seeks Nominations for Corporate Citizenship Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 3, 2008 - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) is now accepting nominations from companies and chambers of commerce for its 9th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards. The awards recognize companies that have made extraord...
