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Can buying food locally help your health – and the environment? AboutKidsHealth reports

August 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

Do you know where your vegetables and other food originate? Leading online source of children’s health information, AboutKidsHealth, looks into the growing trend of buying local food in a sustainable fashion, as well as the health and environmental benefits. One study found that, on average, the food in Ontario grocery stores has travelled 4500 km …

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Green Store Promotes Sustainable Lifestyle

July 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

Bonifacio Global City , Philippines  - The keynote speaker at the recent League of Corporate Foundation (LCF) Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Expo in Manila is the Greenest Man on the planet as confirmed by The Third Whale awards in 2008. He is Matthias Gelber, a German by birth, but who now lives in Malaysia and gives …

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Anderson Bell + Christie receives critical acclaim for West Centre design project

June 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Architecture

Architectural firm Anderson Bell + Christie has received multiple industry awards in recognition of the innovative and inclusive approach taken to the design of the West Centre for health and social care in Glasgow. Awarded for the sustainability and creativity of the project, the Glasgow-based architecture practice has achieved multiple wins in a number of …

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MAX ATRIA @ SINGAPORE EXPO WINS BCA GREEN MARK PLATINUM AWARD

June 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Conferences

Singapore EXPO’s new convention wing, MAX Atria, has become the first Meetings, Incentives, Convention, Exhibition (MICE) venue in Singapore to receive the prestigious Building and Construction Authority Green Mark Platinum Award. This reaffirms Singex’s commitment and continuous drive towards operational and service excellence for organisers and visitors. Endorsed by the World Green Building Council, the …

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XZERES Launches UK Web Site and Online Site Assessment

April 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Alternative Energy

WILSONVILLE, OR — 04/07/11 — XZERES Wind Corporation (OTCBB: XWND), designer, developer and producer of distributed generation, wind power systems for the small wind market (2.5kW-100kW), today announced the launch of its United Kingdom website.  The new site includes site assessment for England, Scotland and Wales and is a part of the XZERES WindRx™ financial …

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ProGreen Properties, Inc. Increases Proposed Equity Line Financing to $6,000,000

April 5, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., March 23, 2011 — ProGreen Properties, Inc. (ProGreen), OTCQB-PGEI, announced that the company has entered into an amendment to increase its initial $2,500,000 equity line financing agreement with LeadDog Capital LLP (LeadDog), New York, NY, to $6,000,000 and to extend until September 1, 2011 the filing deadline for the Registration Statement for the …

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Newsletter offers insight on sustainable practices

April 5, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Green Business

Golf facilities now have an ongoing and relevant resource to assist in their efforts to implement sustainable business practices. Developed by The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the quarterly newsletter “Sustainable Golf Practices – Your Resource for Profitable Solutions” offers timely information that will help ensure golf facilities meet the needs of golfers today and …

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Green Deconstruction diverts 284 tons from a landfill in Ohio

April 26, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

Green Deconstruction Recycles a Whole House in Rocky River, Ohio Green Deconstruction Services, a Cleveland, Ohio based company specializing in sustainablity, deconstruction and landfill diversion, recently completed a whole house project in Rocky River, Ohio where nearly 100% of the home was diverted from a landfill. This 1930’s built home was slated for complete demolition …

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New sustainable adventure magazine launched

March 8, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

Muchbetteradventures.com have just launched the first edition of a new sustainable adventure e-magazine. This free, community generated e-mag will be keeping readers in the loop with destinations, stories, kit developments, innovations, photos and videos at the beating heart of local, ethical and action-packed adventures. At the same time, the magazine aims to provide exposure and …

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Sustainable Furnishings Council’s GREENleaders Program

October 10, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Interior Design

Denise Whitley, of Interior Concepts; Interior Designer, Certified Re-Designer and Home Stager, has added GREENleaders Accredited Professional to her certifications. Raleigh, N.C. – October 13, 2009 – With over 17 years experience in the Interior Design Industry, Denise Whitley is now one of a handful of Triangle designers to offer sustainable design practices to her …

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TRAID recycled clothing charity and eco style site Fashion-conscience.com launch new fashion-forward, sustainable collection

September 11, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Retail

TRAIDremade Boutique is a unique and exciting new designer fashion collaboration between ethical fashion site Fashion-conscience.com and the charity TRAID. The exclusive eco fashion collection will feature bespoke, limited edition pieces inspired by the latest designer fashion trends fresh off the catwalk. Brand new lines will be introduced every few weeks, only available to Fashion-conscience.com customers. The concept replicates the fast-fashion culture adopted by high street stores except this project is 100% sustainable fashion.

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Green Deconstruction Project in Cleveland Ohio

January 7, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

Green Deconstruction Services, an Ohio company that specializes in orderly and selective demolition of existing structures or buildings, has recently completed a whole house project in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The 3000 square foot, three story structure, built in the early 1920′s was vacant, deemed too expensive to renovate and slated to be demolished and hauled …

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