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Jonathan Dollard, P.E. Joins Free Flow Power Corporation

Free Flow Power Corporation, a developer of clean renewable energy, welcomes the addition of Mr.Jonathan Dollard, P.E.to the company as aVice President of Engineering. Mr. Dollard has more than 20 years of experience in hydropower industry. Mr. Dollard was responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 65 hydroelectric and other ...

Green Mountain Signs Distribution Agreement with Solluxus for Bio-Miracle Products

Robert Brehm CEO of Green Mountain Development Corp (Pinksheet: GMND), announced that Green Mountain and Solluxus, LLC have signed a joint venture (JV) distribution agreement for a private label version of the company's Bio-Miracle™ microbial products. Solluxus plans to market the microbial products with its non-GMO seeds to groups and ...

How One Dollar Lights Up Africa

In the beginning there was light for all – and a little later there was electric light for, well, only some of us: 1.5 billion people still live in darkness. Dutch startup Off-Grid Solutions makes an end to developing countries' killing kerosene dependency. They want their high-tech, low-cost WakaWaka solar ...

7,000 Kids Join UK’s Biggest Ever School Trip

Energy, water and healthy living will be the highlight of the timetable for 7,000 school kids this week (7 – 11 November) as they join the UK’s biggest ever school trip to get a real taste of learning about sustainability outside the classroom. At The Co-operative’s ‘Green Schools Revolution: LIVE!’ events ...

The Co-operative Moves On Palm Oil

The Co-operative Group has become the largest UK supermarket to certify all of its palm oil use as sustainable. The move by the consumer-owned retailer will help to protect endangered species, such as the orang-utan and the Sumatran tiger, as well as safeguard the future of smallholder farmers. The retailer is purchasing ...

Children Teaching Grown-Ups A Lesson Or Two About Green Issues

Children are resorting to “green pester power”, pushing their parents to act more sustainably – and their efforts are paying off, according to a new report published yesterday (20 September). Half of parents say they struggle to answer their children’s questions about green issues – more than half for instance, incorrectly ...

New Generation Of Philips Ledino LED Lamps Brings Sustainable, Warm White Lighting To Your Home

LED (light emitting diode) lighting also known as SSL (solid state lighting) continues to evolve and Philips second generation of Ledino luminaires brings the latest high-power LED technology and elegant design to accent your style at home while at the same time reducing energy cost and supporting the environment. Clear, warm ...

The Co-operative Launches Most Radical Corporate Ethical Plan and Encourages Customers to Join the Revolution

Group encourages customers to Join the Revolution as it announces the most radical sustainability programme in UK corporate history that will spearhead its membership drive and help build a more sustainable economy. The Co-operative Group today (18 February) set a new benchmark for corporate sustainability in the UK, which will support its ...

Rep. Mallory Seeks Funding for Clean Air Cincinnati Project

State Representative Dale Mallory (D-Cincinnati) today announced that he will work to secure federal, state and local dollars for three innovative local projects designed to reduce air pollution and increase energy efficiency in Cincinnati. The effortis intended to result in a cleaner, healthier environment in downtown neighborhoods. "These projects, working through ...

Scaling Caused by Hard Water Can Be Prevented Without Using Environment Damaging Chemicals Or Water Softeners - As This Dairy Case History Shows

The presence of calcium carbonate in water gives rise to the formation of a deposit of hard scale on surfaces particularly when water is heated. In dairies this is a severe problem where it forms on stainless steel and is required to be removed by using chemicals. These chemicals then ...

The Co-operative Group Presents ‘The Tarnished Earth Street Gallery’

Tarnished Earth, a dramatic street gallery of photographs telling the story of one of the world’s biggest ecological disasters is open FREE to anyone walking along the morelondon site on London’s Southbank (between London Bridge and Tower Bridge) for four weeks from 14th September. The FREE outdoor photo exhibition will then ...

Caribou Extinction Is The Latest Environmental Threat To Oil Industry

The possible extinction of the woodland caribou in Alberta, Canada is the latest environmental disaster threatening to disrupt the oil industry, according to a new report issued today (15/7/10) by The Co-operative. Woodland caribou, once common in the boreal forest of Alberta, are now threatened with extinction in the region by rapidly ...

Local Quoter Commit To A Brighter Future With Solar Panels

Large online quote comparison site Local Quoter have pledged their commitment to the future of a green Britain by offering its customers free quotes on solar panels for the home. Customers simply type in their requirements to receive free quick solar panel quotes from three local companies offering solar panel installation ...

Recycle.co.uk Helps People Get Cash for Old Mobile Phones

As more and more mobile phone users look to upgrade their handsets for smarter models on a regular basis, dedicated recycling website Recycle.co.uk is helping people to exchange their unwanted handsets for money. The site allows consumers to compare exchange prices for phones online before swapping them for money. The website ...

Re-launched Recycle.co.uk Helps Consumers Put Surplus Items to Good Use

Specialist consumer goods recycling portal Recycle.co.uk has this week announced a re-launch of its offering to give consumers an improved goods recycling service. The website lets people promote their unwanted consumer items to other people who might have a use for them and also helps people to make money from ...

New Film Shows The Folly Of £250 Billion Of Tar Sands Investments

The massive resources being poured into environmentally damaging tar sands could kick start ambitious plans to supply Europe with solar energy f r o m North Africa or enable the world to hit half of the Millennium Development Goals in the 50 least developed countries, including averting four million child ...

RDZ Industrial Heating - High Comfort and Energy-saving

The choice as to the type of heating to use in industrial premises is essentially based on financial and comfort considerations. Reductions in energy consumption are an essential element when it comes to considering an effective heating system, both in terms of the saving involved, as well as from the ...

HookedOnRecycling.com Investigates The Impact of New Battery Recycling Rules

New Battery Recycling Rules Receive Positive and Negative Reviews On February 1st new European Legislation was introduced governing the recycling of batteries but already manufacturers are making noises of discontent. Under the new EU laws, retail stores selling over 32kg of batteries a year must provide in-store recycling bins to encourage ...

US Firm Experiences Spike In Demand For Green Building Materials

Florida-based home improvement quote website Local Quoter America has announced a spike in the level of demand for environmentally friendly building materials since the start of 2010. The company, which has its head office in Miami, said more and more households are looking to use ‘green’ building materials such as vinyl ...

npower Boiler Scrappage Scheme Gets Off To A Flying Start

npower hometeam has revealed that it has seen a six-fold increase in customers enquiring about replacement or new boilers since the announcement of the Government's boiler scrappage scheme. Six times more appointments were booked through npower hometeam on the first day of the Government scheme, compared to the previous day. The company, ...

The RoboShower™ Brings A Transforming Touch To Your Daily Shower

The RoboShower™ is a patent pending shower head system that was designed by Mr. Audie Norr, a local inventor and designer. The RoboShower™ aims to take showering and the relaxation that it can provide to another level. The RoboShower™ is rectangular in design with over 20” double-wide adaptable and one-of-a-kind head. ...

National Trust MyFarm Experiment To Go Free

The National Trust has announced that one year on from the launch of its innovative and award-winning MyFarm project, the charity is dropping the £30 sign-up fee in a bid to widen its success and inspire even more people to engage with farming and food. The experiment - based at the ...

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