PRWeb: Environment http://prweb.com Latest news releases for Environment from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Norton & Associates Inc. Adds New Carbon Technology Division, 'Climate Friendly Investments,' Providing Global Carbon Credit Offsets for Commercial Real Estate Investment Projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944064.htm Robert H. Norton, MBA, PE, President of Norton & Associates Inc. provides P & L Investment management for commercial US Real Estate Development projects. The Division profit center announcement of the Carbon Technology Management Group using Foreign Commercial Property investors. The group known as carbon1111, currently manages over $600M using Global Investment Funds. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944064.htm Shift Happens: Early Slab Leak Detection Can Save Thousands of Dollars http://www.prweb.com/releases/leak/foundation/prweb947454.htm Soil shift beneath North Texas homes increases with spring rains and the return of warm weather. Cracked foundations often produce visible cracks, but concealed plumbing leaks may cause even greater damage. Consumers who know the symptoms to look for can save thousands of dollars in mostly avoidable costs. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/leak/foundation/prweb947454.htm BuyOnlineNow.com Named in 2008 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide http://www.prweb.com/releases/office/supplies/prweb948034.htm For the second year in a row, online office supply superstore BuyOnlineNow.com has been named on the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide of the largest online retail stores. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/office/supplies/prweb948034.htm BizzFlip, Inc. Plants a Greener Classifieds Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945484.htm EcoFlip.org is a specialized network of community-driven classifieds promoting a greener economy and healthier living. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945484.htm EnerTech Environmental Joins International Team to Construct the First Carbon Neutral City in Abu Dhabi http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943984.htm EnerTech Environmental, Inc. announced today that it has signed an Expression of Interest to build a SlurryCarb™ demonstration facility at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Masdar City will be the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city, completely powered by renewable energy. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943984.htm Earth Buses Launches a Fleet of Eco-Friendly Luxury Limousine Buses - First of its Kind in Las Vegas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb946314.htm Earth Buses launches a fleet of eco-friendly luxury limousine buses - first of its kind in Las Vegas. Earth Buses is Las Vegas' first and only environmentally friendly luxury limo bus service run entirely on renewable fuel sources. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb946314.htm Element from Big Ass Fans is Custom Made for Commercial Spaces http://www.prweb.com/releases/Element_Fan/Commercial_Spaces/prweb948774.htm New fan to launch at American Institute of Architects Show in Boston this week (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Element_Fan/Commercial_Spaces/prweb948774.htm Eco-Friendly Dealerships Taking Leadership Role in Environmental Construction http://www.prweb.com/releases/LEED_Certified/Eco-Friendly_Dealerships/prweb944634.htm Toyota of Rockwall (Texas) is the first dealership in the country to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/LEED_Certified/Eco-Friendly_Dealerships/prweb944634.htm Jyco Stars in Global Roadshow for Eco-Friendly TPV Automotive Weatherseals http://www.prweb.com/releases/jyco/green/prweb945794.htm Jyco Sealing Technologies' products, processes and expansion philosophy add up to a bright green win for the company, OEMs, consumers and the environment. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/jyco/green/prweb945794.htm "Going Green" Comes Home With ZipGoesGreen Sale of Eco-Friendly, Zip Code-Printed products Supports Local Efforts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940864.htm In support of the rapidly growing commitment to environmental initiatives being organized at the local level, ZipGoesGreen is launching its fundraising program and offering of green, zip code-printed products. Products sold are custom printed with the zip code of the town of the participating organization and the accompanying "goes green" tagline. (For example "07040 goes green" is "Maplewood, NJ goes green".) (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940864.htm Algonquin Park Area Resort Ranks High on Green Key Eco-Rating Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939874.htm Algonquin Lakeside Inn has recently been awarded the ranking of Four Green Keys out of five by the Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-rating Program for achievements in conservation and environmental responsibility. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939874.htm Algonquin Park Lodge Announces 5-Year Renewable Energy Strategic Plan http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939954.htm Algonquin Park's Bartlett Lodge, a leader in the resort industry for implementing sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-conserving operational practices, announce a 5- Year Plan to reduce energy consumption and significantly increase Solar Power Generation output. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939954.htm Three Times the Flavor: New Folly Packs are Ideal Way to Savor Variety of New Belgium Brews http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940914.htm New Belgium Brewing today announced that it is now packaging mixed twelve packs called "Folly Packs." The sampler packs are the only place where beer lovers can find bottles of an old favorite, Old Cherry Ale, and the introduction of a new beer, Mighty Arrow Pale Ale. The Folly Packs are available in all New Belgium markets with the exception of Iowa due to its slightly higher alcohol content (6.5% abv). (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940914.htm Independent Testing and Trials of Cavolution's BIOMEER-D Fuel Additive Shows Increase in Fuel Economy of 19% for Diesel Engines http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941104.htm Cavolution achieves a 19% increase in diesel fuel economy in a recently completed independent testing and trial of its BIOMEER-D additive for Diesel Engines. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941104.htm Global Economic Crisis, Sustainability and Iraq War Among Topics To Be Discussed at "Building a New World" Conference To Be Held in Radford, Virginia, May 22-25 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941914.htm The first international conference of the World Prout Assembly, "Building a New World," committed to ending war and affirming models of cooperative, community-based economies and political activism, will be held May 22-25 at Radford University, in Radford, Virginia. Speakers will include anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan and attorney/social activist Lynne Stewart. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941914.htm Summit Publishing Company Supports Greener By Design Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942074.htm Packaging World and Shelf Impact! are media partners of a new conference on sustainability, Greener by Design, produced by GreenBiz.com and Global Executive. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942074.htm Acutrack, Inc. Announces Eco-Friendly CD and DVD Manufacturing and Packaging Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/dvd/cd/prweb937714.htm Acutrack, Inc., considered among the leaders in world-wide On Demand CD and DVD production, announces its eco-friendly consultation services to help other businesses learn how they can leave behind a smaller carbon footprint while remaining profitable. Acutrack has been helping its clients ease the burdens they are placing on the world we live in a number of ways, including CD and DVD manufacturing that is done in more environmentally friendly ways. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/dvd/cd/prweb937714.htm Private Jets Located for Extraction of Survivors from Chengdu, China http://www.prweb.com/releases/private-jet-charter/ziping-pu-dam/prweb945334.htm Imperial Jets has found a Hawker 800 XP and Gulfstream IV available to fly out of the quake-stricken area of Chengdu, China. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/private-jet-charter/ziping-pu-dam/prweb945334.htm Heated Driveways -- a Safe and Energy Efficient Alternative to Shoveling Snow Next Winter http://www.prweb.com/releases/heated/driveway/prweb909074.htm According to Warmzone, the most popular time to install a heated driveway is the summer and fall. When doing a summer remodel or building a new home think ahead and plan for next winter with a heated driveway. Electric snow melting systems can be automated to take care of snow melting in an energy efficient way. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936384.htm Natural Disaster Relief Efforts Increase Demand For First Aid Supplies Worldwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941354.htm 1stAidSupplies.com, a California-based provider of disaster preparedness and first aid products sees a phenomenal increase in demand for emergency rations, tools, lighting and other survival kits in the wake of recent catastrophes. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941354.htm GLOtoSLEEP.us Gifts Healthy Sleep to Celebrity Attendees at Upcoming Samuel L. Jackson/George Lopez So Cal. Charity Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/sleep/sleeping_pills/prweb942544.htm The unique healthy alternative to sleeping pills - the GLO to SLEEP™ mask - which changes disruptive Beta brain waves to calming Alpha waves will be given to celebrity attendees of the American Kidney Foundation of Southern California auction in Los Angeles on May 18, 2008. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/sleep/sleeping_pills/prweb942544.htm The Arizona Rattlers Choose Creative Environments Design & Landscape for Practice Field Landscape Design and Turf Installation http://www.prweb.com/releases/creativeenvironments/rattlers/prweb942654.htm Phoenix-based Creative Environments Design & Landscape, the #1 Landscape Design / Build Company for phoenix landscape design, was chosen by the Arizona Rattlers to install their new practice field. The Rattlers had an aggressive timetable for the design and installation of the turf for their arena football field before they started training camp. They also needed turf that would stand up to the rigorous demands of training camp. Creative Environments was chosen because of their ability to provide a superior product and meet this aggressive schedule. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/creativeenvironments/rattlers/prweb942654.htm Valley Water Approves Boating Inspection to Protect Water Supply to Two Million in Bay Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942964.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) today approved Santa Clara County’s mandatory boat inspection program at local reservoirs to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from getting into the water. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942964.htm EverybodyGreen.com Teams up with Earth Day New York to Honor Earth Day 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943054.htm Everybodygreen.com teamed up with Earth Day New York to honor the 38th annual celebration of Earth Day at Earth Fair 2008 outside of New York's historic Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The two-day festival included eco-friendly exhibitions by more than 50 environmental companies, non-profit organizations, and Earth Day New York sponsors, entertaining and raising eco-awareness among people of all ages. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943054.htm Court Orders City of Long Beach to Rescind Approval of Home Depot Next to Los Cerritos Wetlands http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938484.htm Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust; University Park Estates Neighborhood Association v. City of Long Beach, Case: Case Number BS105960, Los Angeles Superior Court (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938484.htm Family Retreat Exemplifies Green Luxury http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932254.htm This 5500+ square foot luxury log home, nestled on a lake was designed as a weekend retreat for an active family who wanted to bring their love of the outdoors in. The home, decadent in every way, is also considered one of the most 'green' ways of home building. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932254.htm Tennessee Homebuilder Adopts AirTap to Achieve Energy Star Certification http://www.prweb.com/releases/AirGenerate/May/prweb937794.htm Riverbend Development, builder of a new residential community in Kingsport, Tennessee, is using AirTap Heat Pump Water Heaters to get 5-star energy rating for all their homes. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/AirGenerate/May/prweb937794.htm Luxury Bath Products Manufacturer TOTO USA Announces New Brand Philosophy Campaign: totology http://www.prweb.com/releases/luxury-bath-products/water-technology/prweb935594.htm Company articulates intrinsic corporate water technology ethic -- enrich today; preserve tomorrow. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/luxury-bath-products/water-technology/prweb935594.htm Tree Bloom Media Group Announces the Acquisition of TeenZeen http://www.prweb.com/releases/teen/drug-abuse/prweb933424.htm Tree Bloom Media Group has acquired, redesigned, and relaunched TeenZeen.org, a leading substance abuse Web site for teens and parents. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/teen/drug-abuse/prweb933424.htm Author Jeanine Behr Getz and Her Company Kids Think Big LLC Have an Environmental Approach to Publishing, It Is Easy Thinking Green! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934654.htm Will Think Green! start a publishing trend? "Think Green!" is the 1st colorfully illustrated children's book to have it's own eco-audit! (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934654.htm Business Recycling Offers a Way for Small Businesses to Go Green http://www.prweb.com/releases/business_recycling/take-back_programs/prweb935724.htm Take-back programs and eco friendly solutions, highlighted by Business.gov, lead small businesses towards green efficiencies. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/business_recycling/take-back_programs/prweb935724.htm 2007 Organic Coffee Market Hits $1 Billion in North America, New Data Shows http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936334.htm The North American organic coffee market reached one billion dollars in 2007, according to new data released today during a sampling event featuring new organic coffees. The event was hosted by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a project of the Organic Trade Association. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936334.htm Munro's Safety Clothing Adds Two New Wrangler® Jeans To Their Line of Fire Resistant Clothing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936524.htm Munro's Safety Apparel, one of the nation's leading providers of safety clothing for the workplace, is very excited to announce the addition of two new products to their line of clothing. Munro's has added Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Original Fit Jeans and Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Relaxed Fit Jeans so that people on the job who prefer the fit and comfort of Wrangler® jeans can enjoy the exact same Wrangler® fit and style that they prefer with the added safety and benefit of flame resistance. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936524.htm BeGreen Offers American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles For Carbon Offset Product Purchases http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937774.htm American Airlines AAdvantage Members now have the Opportunity to Help the Environment by Neutralizing Their Carbon Emissions (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937774.htm IES Abroad Sees Increase in Applications for South American Summer Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936644.htm U.S. college and university students are heading south to South America that is where unique programs, adventurous field trips and favorable exchange rates allow them to study abroad for less and do more than ever before. Applications to IES Abroad programs in South America, which are offered in Ecuador, Chile and Argentina, increased 18% for summer 2008 over last summer. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936644.htm EverDrive Helps You Help the Environment – with the Car in Your Driveway http://www.prweb.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm Want to contribute to a greener world, but can’t afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm SimmonsCooper Law Firm Unveils Mesothelioma Video Library For Education & Support http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008mesothelioma/5cancer/prweb932974.htm SimmonsCooper -- one of the nation's leading supporters of mesothelioma cancer research -- has created a comprehensive video website featuring interviews with mesothelioma medical experts, patients and family members affected by mesothelioma, a rare cancer diagnosed in nearly 3,000 people every year. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008mesothelioma/5cancer/prweb932974.htm Konica Minolta Introduces New Printer Geared Towards Design Professionals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934674.htm magicolor 7450 grafx to Debut at HOW Design Conference on May 18-21, 2008 at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Mass. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934674.htm Millenia Wall Solutions Advances an Earth-Friendly Alternative for Retaining Wall Materials and Construction http://www.prweb.com/releases/retaining_walls/earth-friendly/prweb909574.htm Millenia Wall Solutions Cuts the Environmental Impact of Retaining Walls in Half. Eco-friendly Retaining Wall System is on Display at the Green Building Conference (Booth G608). (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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