BROOKLYN, NY--Kaufman Astoria Studios, the historic multi-stage studio complex in Astoria, Queens, has decided to green its growing empire by switching its heating fuel to METRO’s Greenheat™, a blend of heating oil and biodiesel made from domestic and renewable sources like recycled restaurant grease.
WASHINGTON--The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced that effective February 1, 2010, the Campaign for America's Wilderness (CAW) will become part of the Pew Environment Group, expanding Pew's work to protect public lands.
DALLAS--Key Construction of Fort Worth recently completed CIGNA Pointe One: Regional Headquarters in Plano for CMC Commercial Realty Group of Dallas, Texas.
INDIANAPOLIS-- -- SustainableGrocer.com is pleased to announce that Costco has been selected as the 2009 Sustainable Grocer of the Year.
RAMSEY, NJ--Nationwide energy consulting firm, Partner Energy has
opened a regional headquarters in Ramsey, NJ to better serve its growing
client base on the East coast and has hired Will Shoard to oversee the operations, announced company President Tony Liou.
BALTIMORE-- Baltimore's Green Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott--blocks from the Inner Harbor--will receive a Special Accomplishment Award from the United States Green Building Council, Maryland Chapter at the group's 5th annual awards ceremony this week.
MINNEAPOLIS-- Target® has eliminated all farmed salmon from its fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood offerings in Target stores nationwide.
PROVIDENCE, RI-- United Natural Foods, Inc. has announced that its Chesterfield, New Hampshire distribution center has been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) esteemed ENERGY STAR rating, marking it as one of the most efficient distribution facilities in the nation for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.
SALEM, NJ-- PSEG hosted the grand opening of its new Energy and Environmental Resource Center (EERC) featuring hands on, interactive exhibits designed to promote conversations about energy, the environment and solutions for meeting the challenges of climate change.
NEW HAVEN, CT-- Aegis Energy Services, Inc. and New Haven Public Schools have announced the start up of a 75kW Combined Heat and Power plant at Hill House High School. An additional five CHP systems will be on line soon at other public schools in New Haven.
BENTON HARBOR, MI--Whirlpool Corporation has launched an easy-to-use rebate finder tool on three of its brand Web sites - Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid brands.
LACKAWANNA, NY--Just Energy has announced it will enter into a five year power purchase agreement (PPA) to purchase electricity, capacity and Renewable Energy Certificates ("RECs") from First Wind, an independent North American wind energy company.
NEW YORK--Bee Native, The Honeybee Conservancy and the Natural Resources Defense Council announce the creation of a February 4th fundraiser for "Vanishing of the Bees," a new documentary that comprehensively demystifies the collapse of honeybee populations across the planet and its risk to $15 billion dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural revenue products.
TRENTON, NJ--The Committee on the Environment of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) is seeking speakers for its 2010 East Coast Green conference to be held at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, in the fall. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are also available for the event.
WASHINGTON--Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and Larry Selzer, president and CEO of The Conservation Fund, gathered today on the shores of the Anacostia River to sign a memorandum of understanding announcing a partnership that will promote enhanced conservation and balanced management of the nation's water resources and sustainable development in adjacent communities.
LINTHICUM, MD--TownePlace Suites by Marriott At Baltimore BWI Airport will receive LEED® Existing Building Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making the hotel the first property at BWI Airport to have that distinction.
KINGFIELD, ME-- Poland Spring's newest bottling facility in Kingfield, built in 2008, officially received the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(R) (LEED) Gold certification, making it the first manufacturing facility in Maine to receive LEED Gold status.
TRENTON--On Monday, New Jersey Governor Corzine signed the Solar Advancement and Fair Competition Act. The law solidifies New Jersey's already significant solar market and secures New Jersey's solar leadership role well into the future. New Jersey is currently home to over 4,600 solar installations and numerous solar companies.
WASHINGTON--The Washington Auto Show (WAS) and Green Car Journal will host the third annual Green Car Summit(TM) on Monday, January 25, sharing important insights from industry and environmental leaders including Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, and Dr. Alan Lloyd, President of the International Council on Clean Transportation.
NEW YORK, NY--Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Mayor Bloomberg for addressing the pressing issue of toxic heating oil in New York City during his State of the City speech this afternoon.
NEW YORK, NY--STV and Turner Construction Company, in a joint venture, have been awarded a $656 million contract to provide construction management services for the new police academy for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in College Point, Queens, NY.
FT. PIERCE, FL--Yesterday, Two Sol Inc. representatives, Victor Sotolongo, former U.S. Marine and registered nurse, and Mario Gonzalez, flew to Haiti to ensure rapid installation of the donated solar lights allowing relief and aid workers to continue their operations around the clock.
NEW YORK, NY-- In an effort to help brokers, employers and employees reap the operating efficiencies and service advantages of technology while reducing their carbon footprint, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of employee benefits for midsize and small businesses, is launching a campaign focusing on its self-service benefits website, Guardian Anytime.
WALTHAM, MA-- National Grid and Davis Marcus Partners announced that National Grid’s new corporate center at Reservoir Woods in Waltham, MA has earned Platinum-level LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its state-of-the-art “green” design, construction and amenities.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ--Whitman has renewed its commitment to providing vapor intrusion services to real estate professionals and owners of commercial and industrial real estate.
EAST FARMINGDALE, NY-- Pure Tech has announced a production line upgrade, an expanded Quality Assurance Lab, six new employees, and a move to 24/7 operations at its East Farmingdale, NY location.
SEATTLE--Alaska pollock, the largest U.S. commercial fishery and one of the top five seafoods eaten in the United States, has been deemed sustainable under the criteria developed by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) by the certification body, Moody Marine, and a team of three independent experts.
SAN FRANCISCO-- The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), established by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers, announced today the introduction of a statewide certification program that provides third-party verification of a winery or vineyard's adherence to a "process of continuous improvement" in the adoption and implementation of sustainable winegrowing practices.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ--Whitman has announced that Kevin Lovely, project manager, assisted the Jersey City Public Schools District in judging its annual middle school science fair.
NEW YORK, NY--The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) will move the minute hand of its famous “Doomsday Clock” at 10 a.m. EST/1500 GMT today New York City. For the first time ever, the event will be opened up to the general public via a live Web feed.
HOUSTON-- Waste Management, Inc., the largest waste services and recycling company in North America, has announced that its subsidiary WM Recycle America is implementing the Responsible Recycling (R2) Program for electronics recyclers.
WASHINGTON-- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced $150 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).
BRIDGEWATER, NJ--The Somerset County Business Partnership has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Borough of Somerville to proceed with facility and conceptual site development planning for a Life Sciences and Emerging Technologies Center within the Somerville Landfill Redevelopment Area.
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ--UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, has announced it has been selected for negotiation of a $25 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build a demonstration unit in Hawaii to convert cellulosic biomass into green transportation fuels.
CALEDONIA, WI--CalStar Products, Inc. opened its first green brick and paver plant on Monday in the Village of Caledonia, in southeastern Wisconsin, less than 80 miles north of Chicago.
NEW YORK, NY--ScheinMediaConferences is pleased to announce the launch of the conference series GRID (Green Real Estate Investment & Development), exploring the future of green development in major U.S. cities, beginning with GRID Northern California, to be held at 555 California Street, San Francisco on March 25, 2010.
CAMP HILL, PA-- In 2007, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created the National Green Building Standard (ICC-700) - a 116-page document aimed at guiding all aspects of environmentally-friendly residential construction.
WHITEFIELD, NH-- Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, located in New Hampshire's White Mountains, has earned recognition as a 100% Green Power Purchaser as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership program.
HAMPTON, VA--On Tuesday, January 12, at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Fay Collier will outline the highlights of the agency's "Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project," a NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate effort starting in 2010.
HARTSVILLE, SC-- Hilex Poly, operator of the world's largest plastic bag recycling facility, held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the plant's expansion, adding 21 jobs to the North Vernon, IN economy.
WASHINGTON--U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has announced the inaugural "ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit" to take place March 1-3, 2010 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in Washington, DC.
RONKONKOMA, NY-- Alliant Techsystems formally dedicated its new Center for Energy and Aerospace Innovation (CEAI) in a recent ceremony at their Ronkonkoma, New York facility.
WASHINGTON-- The non-profit Clean Air Watch today hailed the Environmental Protection Agency's new smog proposal as a "breath of fresh air."
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- Whirlpool Corporation recently announced that Sue Reed, senior account manager Florida Contract Sales, and Mark Peterson, senior account manager Southern States Contract Sales, have earned Certified Green Professional (CGP) designations from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NEWARK, NJ-- PSE&G is starting the New Year by announcing it has selected four sites and developers for over $50 million in investments in 12 megawatts of grid-connected solar energy.
STAMFORD, CT-- Green Earth Technologies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safe consumer packaged goods and products, announced today a distribution deal with Green Planet Products, LLC, of Schenectady, New York (GPP).
NORWALK, CT-- As many as one in 90 children are today being diagnosed with autism--and autism research continues to focus almost exclusively on genetics. In its January/February 2010 issue, E-The Environmental Magazine looks at another factor that may be driving up autism rates--environmental toxicity.
SADDLE BROOK, NJ--On behalf of KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II (KBS REIT II), CB Richard Ellis, New Jersey's largest commercial real estate brokerage firm, has announced that it has recently earned the ENERGY STAR® designation in recognition for providing superior energy efficient property management services at two of its office facilities, located at 100 and 600 Campus Drive in Florham Park, New Jersey.
WASHINGTON--The Humane Society of the United States applauds Compass Group, the world's largest food service company, for its "Be a Flexitarian" initiative.
PAVILION, NY-- Syntec Optics, the largest independent manufacturer of custom polymer optics in North America, has unveiled a new clean room at its Pavilion, NY location.
NORTHBROOK, IL/ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ-- UL Environment, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, has announced that LG Electronics is the first company to earn UL Environment's new Sustainable Product Certification (SPC) for high tech equipment.
RADNOR, PA-- Brandywine Realty Trust has announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious Energy Star label for its 600 West Germantown Pike building in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and its Three Barton Skyway building in Austin, Texas.
ST. LOUIS, MO-- Peabody Energy has announced the company has earned dual honors from the Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation. Peabody's Francisco Surface Mine in Gibson County, IN, earned the 2009 Excellence in Mining and Reclamation Award for exceptional environmental achievements.
ALBANY, NY--Several projects supported in their early stages by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) reached significant milestones this year that indicate their potential to have substantial success improving New York State’s environment and creating jobs in New York’s clean energy economy.
WASHINGTON--The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office in Boise, Idaho, was recently recognized by an independent group for reducing its environmental impact.
HARRISBURG, PA-- Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed a memorandum of understanding with 10 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states committing to a regional effort to develop a comprehensive, regional low carbon fuel standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels.
