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Solar Store to Help Consumers Make Sustainable Shopping Choices

Safeway Inc., one of the largest retail users of renewable energy, today unveiled its newest solar-powered grocery stores in Northern California to kick off a week of Earth Day activities and programs focused on the company's commitment to the environment and helping consumers pursue greener, more sustainable lives.

21 Apr 2008

Site Offers a Wealth of Information on All Things Green for Both Home and Business

Tomorrow, on Earthday, a new environmental web site will be born: WWW.GO-GREEN.COM. The site offers a wealth of information on all things green for both home and business.

21 Apr 2008

Automotive Products to Help Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions

Global tier-one automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck + Co. has developed a number of automotive electronics and lighting products to help improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The products are designed to support automakers' energy management objectives.

21 Apr 2008

Subaru Planting As Many As 160 Trees Across the Country

This year, Subaru of America, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary in the United States -- and while some car companies might mark the occasion with a sleek concept car or a lavish party, Subaru is ringing in "the big 4-0" by planting what will amount to a small forest of trees -- as many as 160 trees -- across the country.

21 Apr 2008

First Drive of the Quick, Clean and Environmentally-Friendly Audi R8 Turbo Diesel

AutoWeek magazine published its first issue devoted entirely to the subject of "green" automobiles 18 years ago. Today, AutoWeek remains the authority in all things automotive, continuing this legacy with a special double issue dedicated to Earth Day.

21 Apr 2008

Eco-Friendly Tips to Help Consumers Reduce Impact on Environment

WhatsMyCO2.com today announced the launch of its e-commerce global climate change website. The fully-integrated site will serve as an informational resource that synthesizes the latest news and research to help consumers educate themselves about global climate change and discover ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

21 Apr 2008

Company Continues to Reduce Its Environmental Impact with Consumer Supply Chain Programs

HP today announced that it is the first company to receive approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have the agency’s SmartWay logo displayed on a selection of its consumer product packaging for the compliance of its surface transportation network.

18 Apr 2008

Taking a School Bus Reduces the "Carbon Footprint" Left by Teenagers

School buses offer a simple solution for families to lower their carbon footprint while ensuring safer transportation for high school students.

18 Apr 2008

Simple Structure and Selective Materials Create Functional and Attractive Green Home

When Darren Brinkley, owner of REAL building, created the miniature model of the concept home he wanted to build, his focus was not entirely on building a green structure.

18 Apr 2008

Recent Investment Will Help GE Transportation Meet Wind Industry Demands

Broadwind Energy , Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Brad Foote Gear Works Inc. has signed a three year, evergreen supply agreement with GE Transportation to provide gear sets for use in wind turbine gearboxes, which GE Transportation builds in Erie, PA for the North American market.

18 Apr 2008