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Verizon Establishes Energy-Consumption Standards for New Telecommunications Equipment

To reduce its power consumption and energy costs and shrink its carbon footprint, Verizon has established its own energy-consumption standards and an associated measurement process for new telecommunications-related equipment.

6 Jun 2008

Projects Employ Environmental Control Technology to Minimize Plant Emissions

The North Carolina Utilities Commission today gave Duke Energy Carolinas the necessary regulatory approval to build two combined cycle, natural gas-fired generating units to serve its customers.

6 Jun 2008

My'It'Things Increases Environmental Awareness Among Trendsetters and Consumers

My'It'Things an online platform for user generated fashion and trends, announced today the launch of its June/July GREEN Contest. Starting today, in conjunction with the World Environment Day, My'It'Things will plant 10 trees for every green article submitted through its website, with a goal of planting ten thousand trees.

5 Jun 2008

Nissan Providing $1 Million and Employee Volunteers to Habitat Programs

Habitat for Humanity International and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) announced today the renewal of an annual $1 million partnership. Through the partnership, Nissan will fund the construction of affordable houses that conserve energy and water, support ongoing Habitat for Humanity homebuilding projects and assist with Habitat's disaster response efforts.

5 Jun 2008

Environmentally Friendly Furniture has Gone Mainstream

As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores.

5 Jun 2008

First Product to Meet New Energy Star Criteria for Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric have collaborated to finalize, test and market the first product from a major brand to meet DOE's new Energy Star criteria for electric heat pump water heaters.

5 Jun 2008

A Novel Solution to the Growing Problem of Waste

Writing in the current issue of the International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Roelof Schuiling of Geochem Research BV, suggests solidifying waste in a concrete-type material and using the resulting slabs to build pyramids that not only deal with waste disposal but could become tourist traps and major landmarks for our cities.

5 Jun 2008

World's Most Efficient MR-16 Lamp Ever Manufactured

Synergy, by USHIO, is the world's most efficient, longest life MR-16 lamp ever manufactured. Synergy is the ultimate combination of proprietary LED packaging technology, a patented optical system, premium thermal management and a highly efficient electronic design. Now that's Synergy, the USHIO way!

5 Jun 2008

The Urgent Need for Responsible Recycling of Electronics

This year's Sustainable Brands Conference in Monterey featured a panel discussion this morning on the urgent need for responsible recycling of electronics and how take-back programs can benefit both the environment and the bottom line.

5 Jun 2008

Campaign Focusing on Improving the Environment and Reducing Power Consumption

SED International, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor of computer, consumer electronics, and cellular products announced today the kickoff of SED Goes Green, a campaign focused on improving the environment and reducing power consumption.

5 Jun 2008

Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" Campaign

NYC Green Car, a hybrid luxury car service committed to embracing environmentally sound business practices, was designated Official Hybrid Car Service for The Climate Group's "Together" campaign, which was ...

5 Jun 2008

Helping Consumers Find Eco-Friendly, Family-Friendly Products and Services

The Green Registry has taken up the challenge of helping consumers find eco-friendly products on shelves all across America. Their Green Registry Certified Eco-Friendly Seal will soon be popping up on everything from building materials to laundry detergent and computers to coffee houses. But what's unique about the group is their philosophy and focus.

5 Jun 2008

JSM Music Partnered with GreenerMags by FirstRide to Create Eco-Friendly Magazines

JSM Music, the largest commercial music production company in America, has partnered with GreenerMags by FirstRide to create eco-friendly, state-of-the-art online magazines.

5 Jun 2008

Green Consumers’ Attitudes and Their Shopping Behavior

The Nielsen Company and the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) today unveiled results connecting green consumers' attitudes to their shopping behavior. The analysis was presented today at Nielsen's Consumer 360 Conference, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry's premier educational and networking event, attended by more than 1,000 industry professionals.

5 Jun 2008