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Vestar Development Co.'s Commitment to the Environment Labeled GreenStar

In what marks one of the largest and most aggressive environmental commitments from any of the United States' major retail developers, Vestar Development Co. has launched GreenStar, a vow to certified sustainable development for millions of square feet of retail space on tap in the Southwest.

22 Apr 2008

Firestone Complete Auto Care Stores Piloting Greener Oil Change Service

Going green just got easier for Portland, Ore., drivers. Portland is the first market in the country where motorists can receive the nation's only environmentally friendly oil change service, now offered at all 17 Firestone Complete Auto Care store locations in the greater Portland area.

22 Apr 2008

Program to Study Operating Success of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

EnerSys, the world's largest industrial battery company, through its Modular Energy Devices (ModEnergy) subsidiary, has teamed with Quebec's Laval University and Canada's largest cooperative financial group, Desjardins, to conduct a trial program in Quebec City to study community acceptance and operating success of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

22 Apr 2008

Battelle Top Ten List Forecasts Emerging Green Technologies

In 1970, Kermit the Frog (voiced by Jim Henson) crooned, "It's not that easy being green, having to spend each day the color of the leaves."

21 Apr 2008

First Privately Owned Company in the Greater Sacramento Area to Install Solar Energy System

Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. (STS), part of the Siemens Mobility Division, approved the installation of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar energy system at its Sacramento light rail manufacturing facility to be completed by mid- to late-October 2008.

21 Apr 2008

Fort Wayne Community School District Recognized for Reducing Harmful Emissions

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Acting Air and Radiation Division Director Cheryl Newton this morning recognized the Fort Wayne Community School District, Fort Wayne, Ind., for its work using a $50,000 EPA Clean School Bus grant to reduce harmful diesel emissions from its school bus fleet.

21 Apr 2008

Insulation - Single Most Cost-Effective Way to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

With warm weather just around the corner, Owens Corning, wants to remind homeowners this Earth Day that insulation isn't just for keeping homes warm in winter. Insulation also keeps homes cooler in summer by keeping heat outside and conditioned air inside.

21 Apr 2008

Myths About Environmental Impact of Trucks, Buses, Diesel Engines

As the world becomes more vigilant and active about key environmental issues, many industries have renewed commitments to green initiatives.

21 Apr 2008

Solar Store to Help Consumers Make Sustainable Shopping Choices

Safeway Inc., one of the largest retail users of renewable energy, today unveiled its newest solar-powered grocery stores in Northern California to kick off a week of Earth Day activities and programs focused on the company's commitment to the environment and helping consumers pursue greener, more sustainable lives.

21 Apr 2008

Site Offers a Wealth of Information on All Things Green for Both Home and Business

Tomorrow, on Earthday, a new environmental web site will be born: WWW.GO-GREEN.COM. The site offers a wealth of information on all things green for both home and business.

21 Apr 2008