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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

Company Partners with Customers to Save the Planet

Starting tomorrow, Dell customers and members of the ReGeneration can celebrate Earth Day a little early. For one week, Dell will match contributions to "Plant a Tree for Me", a Dell program that enables customers to offset the carbon impact of the electricity required to power the systems over their useful life.

18 Apr 2008

Phoenix Motorcars Displayed its Zero-Emission SUT at Low Carbon Fuels 2008

Phoenix Motorcars, a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, recently participated at the Low Carbon Fuels 2008, a two-day event in Sacramento featuring the latest in alternative fuel technologies. Phoenix Motorcars displayed its zero-emission sport utility truck (SUT) and participated in the "Ride and Drive" activity.

18 Apr 2008

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

Parents can literally not just reduce the family's carbon footprint but figuratively "move to an entirely smaller shoe size" by simply insisting that their teenagers take a school bus rather than drive them...

18 Apr 2008

Bags Carry "Great Taste and Zero Waste” Message

In celebration of Earth Day on April 21 and 22, 2008, members of the California Grocers Association and the City of Los Angeles will team up to distribute approximately 50,000 reusable shopping bags at more than 40 participating grocery stores throughout the city to encourage consumers to use reusable bags.

18 Apr 2008

First College to Utilize Wind Power Through an On-Campus Installation

On Tuesday, April 22nd, Babson will officially become the first college in the greater Boston area to utilize wind power through an on-campus installation, joining the growing number of US colleges and universities that have chosen to develop their commitment to sustainable business practices through the use of renewable energy technologies.

18 Apr 2008

Industry-Leading Goals Are Part of Global Real Estate Firm's Sustainability Commitment

Jones Lang LaSalle today formalized its commitment to sustainability that advances its leadership position in the delivery of sustainable building services and reduction of the environmental impact of its operations.

18 Apr 2008

Using an Energy Source That Comes Directly From Mother Earth

Earth Day is a time to appreciate the natural world and explore ways we can reduce our impact on the Earth. A great way to celebrate Earth Day is by using an energy source that comes directly from "Mother Earth" -- geothermal energy.

18 Apr 2008

Global Market for Bioplastics Expected to Continue to Grow

BASF SE has announced plans for a significant expansion of its production plant for the biodegradable plastic Ecoflex® at the company's Ludwigshafen site. The move will raise Ecoflex production capacities from the current 14,000 by 60,000 metric tons per year. Production at the expanded plant will commence in the third quarter of 2010.

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

Verizon Wireless Reaffirming its Commitment to Reduce Energy Consumption

This Earth Day and every day, Verizon Wireless is reaffirming its commitment to reduce energy consumption. Verizon Wireless has rolled-out energy-saving solutions on employee desktops across the country, resulting in reductions in operating costs, emissions and energy usage.

18 Apr 2008

Alternative Fuels Playing Significant Role in Reducing Emissions

The rising price of gasoline and concern about greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are bringing fuel efficiency to the forefront in Germany. Fuel efficiency and alternative fuels will be topics of an expert panel at the Clean Moves Exposition during the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2008 at 10:30am.

18 Apr 2008

Saving Energy While Reducing Carbon Emissions

eps corp, a national provider of energy and carbon emissions solutions that help businesses address environmental and financial risks of climate change, announces the achievement of its milestone goal to implement 25 megawatts of Demand Response for industrial customers in California.

18 Apr 2008

Environmentally Sustainable Options for Recycling or Refurbishing Old Computers

During the April 19 event in St. Charles, Missouri, Blancco and EPC hope to draw attention to the over 50 million computers that become obsolete each year and the fact that there are secure, environmentally sustainable options for destroying sensitive data and recycling or refurbishing old equipment.

18 Apr 2008