Daily Archives: April 2, 2008

Habitat for Humanity, Home Depot Foundation Partner in Green Building Program

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation today announced a national green building initiative, Partners in Sustainable Building. The program will provide funding and resources to assist in making at least 5,000 homes built … Continue reading →

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Yahoo! Earth Day Survey Results

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Yahoo! recently completed a survey of U.S. consumers to find out how they plan to celebrate Earth Day, what environmental issues are top of mind, and how much recycling and reusing are a part of daily life. The answers may … Continue reading →

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EPA Recognizes Continental Airlines for Environmental Stewardship

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Today the Design for the Environment (DfE) Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Continental Airlines for its corporate stewardship in implementing a non-chromium surface pretreatment for its aircraft. The product, PreKote, is produced … Continue reading →

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New Site Manages Construction Reuse Transactions

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. PlanetReuse.com is the world’s first Web site that connects buyers and sellers of reused and reclaimed construction materials and equipment and allows them to purchase products with integrated shipping online.

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It’s Not Easy Being Green… Or Is It?

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Recent software advances offer dynamic opportunities to comply with EH&S regulations more efficiently and completely. With the right technology, it is even possible to exceed requirements, establishing you as a leader among green … Continue reading →

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