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Top Ten Tips for Greening Your Garden

Face it: the classic suburban lawn is an ecological disaster. Grooming that expanse of velvety green grass typically involves pesticides, herbicides and plenty of water through summer’s hottest months, not to mention the oil and gasoline needed to fuel the lawn mower. Now, just in time for Earth Day, there’s help for eco-warrior wannabes who want some green space at home (and time to enjoy it).

15 Apr 2008

The Only LEED-Certified Photo Studio in the Country

Today Kohl's Department Stores announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art photo studio in Milwaukee, just miles from the company's Menomonee Falls, Wis. headquarters. The 100,000-square-foot facility was constructed using the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria and is expected to earn a Gold rating from the organization. It will be the only LEED-certified photo studio in the country.

15 Apr 2008

Diodes Prevents Energy Stored in Batteries from Leaking Back Out of the Solar Panel

IXYS Corporation, a Silicon Valley headquartered semiconductor company, introduces a family of proprietary diodes, the DFP32-005 device family. These diodes are optimized for solar cell panels and space sensitive applications, where the devices can withstand radiation levels found in space.

15 Apr 2008

Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program Collection Period Begins Earth Day

Elmer's Glue Crew classrooms nationwide are celebrating Earth Day by recycling glue bottles and glue sticks. Elmer's(R) Products, Inc., an industry leader in adhesives, arts and crafts, office and educational products, is encouraging teachers enrolled in the Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling program to bring empty glue bottles and glue sticks to the nearest Wal-Mart(R) store, beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2008.

15 Apr 2008

2008 Growing Up Green List of Environmentally Friendly Products

From organic apparel for newborns to toys for teens that teach environmental sustainability, The Parent Company, a leading Internet commerce, content and new media company for growing families, meets the increased demand for "green" children's products with innovative, environmentally friendly and trendy items for children of all ages.

15 Apr 2008

Suntech Power Awarded 2008 Global Frost + Sullivan Company of the Year

Based on its recent analysis of the solar energy development market, Frost + Sullivan recognizes Suntech Power with the 2008 Global Frost + Sullivan Company of the Year Award.

15 Apr 2008

Complete and Comprehensive Guide on Latest Trends in Green IT

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "2008 Trends to Watch: Green IT" to their offering.

15 Apr 2008

Ford Leaving No Particle Unturned in the Quest for Fuel Efficiency

Ford is leaving no particle unturned in the quest for fuel efficiency.

15 Apr 2008

Merge Reinforces Region's Position As Lead Driver for Innovation in UK's Processing Sector

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), have today announced that they will merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the region's position as the lead driver for innovation in the UK's processing sector.

15 Apr 2008

Center Aims to Drastically Reduce Cost of Solar Energy

MIT and Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have signed an agreement to establish a research center in Massachusetts focused on significantly reducing the cost of solar energy over the next five years. The MIT-Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems will develop cutting-edge technologies and materials for designing and producing better solar modules.

15 Apr 2008

Award-Winning Film Raises Public Awareness but Contains Weaknesses and Exaggerations

There is no question that Al Gore's 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth is a powerful example of how scientific knowledge can be communicated to a lay audience. What is up for debate is whether it accurately presents the scientific argument that global warming is caused by human activities.

14 Apr 2008

Celebrities, Authors and Politicians Recognized for Their Hand In Raising Eco-Awareness

The Heart of Green Awards, honoring people and organizations from all fields who in the last year have, through their work and deeds, helped take the "green is good" message to the mainstream, or to the "heart" of the American people

14 Apr 2008

Large-Scale Plantations Could Have a Significant Effect in the Longer Term

Research published online in the open access journal Carbon Balance and Management shows that although planting trees alone is unlikely to solve our climate problems, large-scale plantations could have a significant effect in the longer term.

14 Apr 2008

Burst Media Finds High Consumer Interest In Green Information

Consumer recall of advertising with "green" messaging is very high, with more than a third (37.1%) of consumers saying they frequently recall green messaging and an additional third recalling it occasionally (33.1%), according to a new Burst Media survey.

14 Apr 2008

Recycling Drive Collected 4 Million Pounds of Unwanted Electronics

Waste Management Recycle America and Sony Electronics Inc. today announced their two-day, multi-site electronics recycling drive in the Twin Cities collected 4 million pounds of unwanted electronics. More than 42,000 Minnesota residents participated in the recycling drive, making it the largest such event in state history.

14 Apr 2008