LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quartet is introducing consumers to the first environmentally-friendly whiteboards and bulletin boards to hit the retail market. Its new Envi™ line boasts MBDC’s (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry) Cradle-to-CradleSM silver certification, which verifies that the boards are created to ensure minimal impact to the environment throughout their entire life-cycle.

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WASHINGTON, DC May 05, 2008 – As part of the Bush Administration’s ongoing commitment to invest in clean energy technologies to meet growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $7.5 million in federal funding for research and development to help advance the viability and [...]

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BOSTON – Today, Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC) announced the opening of the New England Chapter in Hyannis, Massachusetts. ”As a global forum, GGEC’s mission is to dramatically and continuously improve the ability of business, building owners, management and industry to reduce their Carbon Footprint,” said Zacharie Mondel, GGEC – CEO and Executive Director . [...]

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DUBLIN, Ireland – Research and Markets has announced the addition of Biocides in Plastics – From Preservation to Hygiene Control to their offering. Conference Proceedings, 2008 Proceedings from our New International Conference! Brussels, Belgium, 26-27 February 2008 Current consumer demand for bacterial-resistant products, global concern over hospital acquired infections such as MRSA, and conditions such [...]

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The Business Plan Presentations are designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the creation, start-up and early-growth stages of businesses TiE-ISB Connect is back with its highly successful business plan presentation opportunity. Entrepreneurs are invited to submit a maximum of 5 page abstract of their business idea to TiE-ISB Connect Committee to get the opportunity to meet [...]

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SUNRISE, Fla. – Stiles Corporation is now leasing Lake Shore Plaza II, the first-to-market “green” multi-tenant office building in Broward County. The building offers office tenants the benefits of significant energy cost savings as well as greater workforce productivity. The 130,000-square-foot building is pre-certified to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at [...]

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Solar Plus Green Technology and Other Energy Efficiencies Are Expected to Reduce Utility Costs by 40 to 50 Percent at New Fontana Community, Harmony at CenterStone Estates FONTANA, Calif. – CenterStone Communities and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems celebrated Earth Day with the official opening of Harmony at CenterStone Estates where, for the first time in San [...]

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Akeena Solar Brings Solar Power to Star Quality Concrete, Boosts Sustainable Concrete Recycling Process LOS GATOS, Calif. – Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced the Star Quality Concrete project. This installation will be the largest commercial solar power system in San Jose.

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Navistar Clarifies Myths About Environmental Impact of Trucks, Buses, Diesel Engines WARRENVILLE, Ill. – As the world becomes more vigilant and active about key environmental issues, many industries have renewed commitments to green initiatives. One group that has been steadily improving the environmental landscape is the commercial transportation industry. The industry has traditionally been thought [...]

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