Author: GreenAtWork

  • UDR, Inc. Breaks Ground on Billion-Dollar Mixed-Use Development in Addison, Texas

    Public/Private Partnership in 99-Acre Project Will Debut Addison’s Unique Model for Large-Scale Sustainable Green Development DALLAS – Town of Addison Mayor Joe Chow, the Addison City Council, City Manager Ron Whitehead, VIPs and other dignitaries were joined by UDR (NYSE:UDR) Chairman of the Board of Directors Bob Larson, Chief Executive Officer Tom Toomey and other…

  • DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers

    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…

  • Ford First Automaker to Join The Climate Registry

    DEARBORN, Mich., May 5, 2008 – Ford is taking an industry-leading move by becoming the first automaker to join The Climate Registry ( TCR ), building upon Ford’s leadership in facility greenhouse gas ( GHG ) initiatives globally. Ford supports the global harmonization of GHG monitoring and reporting practices. TCR represents a significant step toward…

  • The Globally Green Energy Consortium Opens New England Chapter

    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 .…

  • Gain Access to Proceedings from the First International Conference on Biocides in Plastics: from Preservation to Hygiene Control

    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…

  • Green Products Profile – OilEater – Celebrating our 25th year of Environmental Responsibility

    Oil Eater products were founded on the concept of environmental safety and responsibility. The brand was built by replacing environmentally unsafe products such as solvent based cleaners with safer, biodegradable, non-hazardous products.

  • GM Role in Coskata’s Cellulosic Ethanol Has Deep Roots

    Pilot Plant Gasification Technology Traces to GM Ohio Foundry (CSRwire) MADISON, PA – April 25, 2008 – General Motors Corp.’s role in helping Coskata Inc. bring its next-generation cellulosic ethanol to market traces back a quarter of a century to technology developed for a GM iron foundry in northwest Ohio. Coskata announced Friday that its…

  • Harrah’s is First Major Gaming Corporation in the United States to Earn an Environmental Quality Award

    Harrah’s Entertainment Atlantic City properties recognized for their commitment to environmental sustainability and six-year effort to become more environmentally friendly (CSRwire) NEW YORK and ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 25 /PRNewswire/ – Green is not just the color of money at Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. It’s also the way the company operates. Harrah’s today became the first…

  • Xerox Commits $2 Million to RIT Targeting Education and Research in Sustainability

    CEO Anne Mulcahy announces company’s investment during presentation at RIT ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), building on four decades of leadership in advancing environmentally sustainable practices, is committing $2 million to Rochester Institute of Technology to serve as a founding partner of The Golisano Institute for Sustainability. Anne Mulcahy, Xerox chairman and CEO,…

  • TiE-ISB Connect 2008 VC’s Seek Bright Ideas and Cool Start ups

    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…

  • Stiles Now Leasing Broward’s First Multi-Tenant Green Office Building

    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…

  • New Home Community Offers Solar for Everyone, a First in San Bernardino County

    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…

  • Largest Solar Power Commercial System in San Jose “Rocks”

    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.

  • Moishe’s to Become First Green Moving Company on East Coast

    NEW YORK – Today Moishe’s Moving and Storage Systems announced that they are going green. The eco-friendly move makes Moishe’s the first all-green moving company on the East Coast. The company believes this year’s Earth Day is a fitting kick-off to a year-long transition into total green operations. Over the next year Moishe’s will institute…

  • Timberland Announces Global Greening Commitment

    160 Earth Day events in 27 countries launch company’s global initiative to green 300 communities and plant one million trees in the next two years STRATHAM, N.H. – Recognizing the positive social and environmental impact that green spaces have on communities, this Earth Day Timberland announces a global commitment to green 300 communities in the…