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Converting to Biodiesel is a Win-Win for DTE Energy and the Environment

DTE Energy is lightening the environmental footprint of its 800 diesel-fueled trucks and service vehicles by converting the fleet to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel.

6 May 2008

Disposable Food Service Items Made from Renewable Plant Materials

StalkMarket®, the leading provider of eco-friendly disposable tableware and food packaging in the United States, today announced that it has added two new lines to its family of products.

5 May 2008

Seminole Electric Issued RFP to Identify Potential Renewable Energy Sources

Tampa, Florida-based Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to identify potential sources of renewable energy.

2 May 2008

Making LCDs Even Better in the Future and Have a Lighter Carbon Footprint

The LCD TV Association, a global, not-for-profit, marketing trade association formed to help the entire LCD supply chain, retail channel and consumers, recently launched its GreenTV logo program to help focus LCD TV manufacturers and brands on reducing the power consumption of LCD TVs and raising consumer awareness.

2 May 2008

The Economic and Health Benefits of Public Investment in Clean Water and Water Infrastructure

The U.S. Conference of Mayors convened today in New York City a joint meeting of the Mayors Water Council and the Municipal Waste Management Association, an environmental affiliate of the Conference, to examine new information on the economic and public health benefits of local government investment in municipal water and sewer infrastructure and services.

1 May 2008

Renewables Registry Enables Companies to Make Environmental Claims

APX, Inc., the leading infrastructure provider for environmental and energy markets, today announced that it has launched the North American Renewables Registry, which enables companies to make and substantiate environmental claims with the highest integrity and transparency.

1 May 2008

Company Recognized For Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Reductions at Global Data Center

Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, was recognized with the Site Facilities Physical Infrastructure Overhead Best-in-Class Award at the 2008 Uptime Institute Green Enterprise IT Recognition Ceremony.

1 May 2008

Educating Consumers About Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Georgia Power and two metro Atlanta Kroger food stores recently teamed up to provide shoppers with energy efficiency information and $1 off coupons on General Electric compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Senior citizen patrons received an additional 5 percent discount.

30 Apr 2008

Launch of EcoNEW Service Helps Consumers Recycle Electronics for Cash

N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW) is pleased to announce Sam's Club has launched ecoNEW®, its new online electronics recycling service that helps members nationwide get rid of their older, unwanted, small to medium size electronics through a free, easy-to-use, environmental solution for e-waste recycling.

30 Apr 2008

Initiatives Address Data Center Power and Cooling Concerns

Ixia, a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, will showcase its "Green IT" testing initiatives for network equipment and data centers at Interop Las Vegas, booth (#2011) and with partner companies throughout the exhibition area.

29 Apr 2008