Environmentalism
A New Eco-friendly Solution Backed up by a Rigorous Protocol Means Bad News for Bed Bugs
Have those pesky tiny bugs finally met their match? Until now, to curtail a bedbugs infestation, most methods were time consuming, not efficient and/or requiring heavy use of toxic products. In this new “green” era, Decongreen Inc, a company in California has developed an efficient protocol using formulations that are safe for people and pets [...]
Green Building Growth Highlights Consultant’s Top Ten Trends for 2010
Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson offers his insights on the green building industry with a list of top trends for 2010 with global green growth cited as a new trend.
Tucson, AZ (Vocus) January 6, 2010 — Green building industry leader, Jerry Yudelson says that green building will continue to grow in spite of the global [...]
BASF Helps Nonprofit Group Create Green Jobs Training Center in Philly
Thanks to a collaboration between BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization is one step closer to transforming an old textile factory in inner city Philadelphia into a new green jobs training center.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 22, 2009 — Thanks to a collaboration between BASF, [...]
Going Green Makes Sense for Commercial Real Estate Market
(BENZINGA) - Energy consumption in both old and new buildings can be cut by an estimated 30 to 50 percent while producing a favourable return on investments, according to a KPMG report, Climate Change: Risks & Opportunities in the Canadian Commercial Real Estate Market.
Commercial buildings are a major source of both direct and indirect greenhouse [...]
The REDD Group Markets Green Living to 100 Gold Residents in Brooklyn’s Vinegar Hill
The REDD Group is offering an alternative building at 100 Gold that stands out from the competition in Brooklyn’s Vinegar Hill with design practices that promote health, cost savings and green living.
Brooklyn, NY (Vocus) November 16, 2009 — The REDD Group is offering an alternative building at 100 Gold that stands out from the competition [...]
Marin County Homes Website Launched by Green Realtor Amy Hyde
Green Realtor Amy Hyde’s new website serves as a comprehensive introduction to Marin County’s vibrant, laidback and one-of-a-kind real estate market.
Greenbrae, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2009 — Marin Green Realtor Amy Hyde recently launched PremierMarinHomes.com, an extensive online real estate resource for buyers and sellers in Marin County, California. The site serves as a [...]
Blinds Chalet’s Honeycomb Cellular Shades Reduce Energy Costs
Blinds Chalet says the Honeycomb cellular shade can be one of the best insulators available on the market today. Honeycomb cellular shades increase the R value (thermal resistance value) by three. Considering single panes rank an R value of .8 to .9, honeycomb blinds offer a considerable increase in insulation.
Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) October 22, 2009 [...]
Suntricity Power Brings $1M in State Rebates to Delaware Resident’s for Solar Energy
This press release references implementation of Delaware State Solar Grants.
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) October 4, 2009 — Suntricity Power Corporation (SGCLLC) (http://www.suntricitypower.com) installed the first Tri-State Installation of the Micro-inverter System in New Castle County, Delaware in 2008. Since last year the market has grown, with Suntricity Power contracting over 550kW of Residential installations in [...]
How to Score: Energy Efficiency Metrics Key to Green Housing Retrofits
Seattle-based investment fund announces selection of Energy Performance Score for its green residential retrofits
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 23, 2009 — G2B Ventures, a Seattle-based investment firm, has selected the Energy Performance Score (EPS) as its energy auditing tool to be used in its The Efficient Real Estate Fund portfolio, and will be used to verify [...]
New Enviro Plus Floor Mats for Greener Buildings from Martinson-Nicholls
Martinson-Nicholls and Andersen announce their new Enviro PLUS floor matting line with recycled PET carpet face and recycled tire rubber backing to make this wiper mat an excellent “Green” choice.
Cleveland, OH (PRWeb) September 18, 2009 — Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. and the Andersen Company have announced their new Enviro PLUS. These attractive entrance mats feature carpet made [...]
