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Five Reasons to Recycle Retired Cell Phones

Americans discard on average 40,000 cell phones every day -- or 150 million phones a year. For a society so accustomed to consuming and discarding, ReCelluar is encouraging everyone to "Go Green" and recycle these retired cell phones.

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

The Demand for Green Homes Continues to Grow

Green Builders, Inc., a leading large-scale community developer of green, sustainable homes in the Austin, Texas area, has announced the opening of its newest community, Rutherford West. The 612 acre community is located in the Texas Hill Country in Driftwood. The first phase has 53 acreage homesites on 112 acres, with 51 acres dedicated as a conservation easement.

21 Apr 2008

Bay Area Company on Mission to Make Solar More Affordable and Efficient

Every roof matters to Bay Area-based Sungevity Inc. -- which launches today and uses satellite imagery and other technologies to cut the cost, simplify the process and make it easier than ever for homeowners to add solar and experience a lifetime of benefits.

21 Apr 2008

SunPower Installing Solar Power Systems on Macy's Stores Statewide

In anticipation of tomorrow's worldwide celebration of Earth Day, Macy's and SunPower Corporation, the San Jose-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, are dedicating a 307-kilowatt solar power system at the Macy's store at Oakridge Mall in San Jose.

21 Apr 2008

Collaboration Focuses on Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc., a leading manufacturer in China of industrial materials capable of withstanding high temperature, saving energy and boosting productivity, today announced that it has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with the Ceramics Research Institute of Zhengzhou University in Henan province of China, to research and develop innovative ways for improving the manufacturing process and functionality of an array of bauxite-based materials.

21 Apr 2008

First Ever PSEG Global Green Expo

Want to be part of NJ's largest and most comprehensive celebration of Earth Day? Want to learn to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? Want entertainment, "green" information, and a fabulous view of Lady Liberty? Come to the first ever PSEG Global Green Expo.

21 Apr 2008

Recycling Program Has Helped Avoid 125 Tons of E-Waste

AT+T Inc. announced today that the company will work with Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) to drive recycling and reduce e-waste through the next year with a goal of doubling the number of cell phones the charity recycles by next Earth Day.

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

eSolar’s Distributed Solar Thermal Plants Achieve Economies of Scale at 33 MW

Today, eSolar(TM), a producer of scalable solar thermal power plants, announced that it has closed $130 million in funding from Idealab, Google.org, Oak Investment Partners, and other investors for the construction and deployment of pre-fabricated power plants.

21 Apr 2008

Sustainability and IT for Green

Leading independent research and advisory firm, Manufacturing Insights, an IDC company, today announced the release of a new study, Sustainability 1Q08 Update: Introduction and Going Green and IT's Role (Doc #MI211576), the first in an ongoing series of updates on sustainability and "IT for green."

21 Apr 2008

Website to Help UK Shoppers Offset 1 Million Tons of Carbon by 2012

More than 1,500 major retailers have partnered with a new website to help UK shoppers offset one million tons of carbon by 2012, free of cost to consumers.

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

Carbon Tracker Takes Advantage of the Latest Developments in Emissions Calculation

Travelport today announced the introduction of the Travelport Carbon Tracker, a new and advanced post-booking reporting tool designed for travel agencies and corporations to address the growing demand to measure and report carbon emissions as part of a sustainable travel programme.

21 Apr 2008

Rohm and Haas Showcases Environmentally Advanced Technologies and Products

Rohm and Haas, the world's leading supplier for binders and additives for paint and coatings will host a seminar introducing its environmentally advanced technologies and products at a seminar on Thursday, April 24th, 2008.

21 Apr 2008