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Five months ago, Superstorm Sandy wreaked economic, social, and structural havoc, resulting in an estimated 25 billion dollars in lost business activity, 8.1 million homes without power across 17 states, and over 305,000 damaged or destroyed housing...

Thousands of Verizon employees worldwide will join the millions of people in 152 countries supporting Earth Hour on Saturday (March 23).

Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find.  - Time On the 23 of March 2013, Jetwing Hotels – Sri Lanka’s largest family owned hospitality company will be a part of the single, largest, symbolic mass participation event in the world.

Harney Sushi, a pioneer of sustainable sushi in Southern California, has just announced a new program that will allow their customers to interact with the premiere authority on sustainable seafood via edible QR codes that will be served on their sushi.

Asta Development reported a great success at Ecobuild London, where it gained significant feedback from customers and prospects desiring to turn towards strategic project management as a method of embedding sustainable practices into all operations.

People want to feel good about the company behind the brand. That is why our promise to do the right thing and respect our environment is so important to us.

Dallas, TX—Emmanuel Jal, the internationally known hip-hop artist who has played for both Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, will perform in a free live concert at SMU on Saturday, April 6th as part of the opening festivities for Dallas’ 3rd annual...

At 8:30pm on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, towns and cities around the world will come together in one of the largest environmental movements in the world.

For the third time since the opening of Park Regis Singapore, the hotel will once again join more than one billion people across 152 countries to continue its support for Earth Hour 2013 on Saturday, 23 March 2013, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, by switching off.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 600,000 tons of waste is created from billboard vinyl ever year, and CivitasNow is making innovative use out of it.

Hillsborough, N.C. – March 7, 2013 – Comma, LLC, the Hillsborough, N.C.-based strategic marketing company, has launched a corporate social responsibility and sustainability consulting service.

The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) announces the introduction of the ‘Trust Us, We are Engineers’ (TUWAE) Young Engineers Competition, the WES Biennial Photography Competition 2013, and a lead-up event featuring renowned climate change...

At the Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) Luncheon held in Santa Monica, CA on March 13th, 2013 the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, the City of Santa Monica, and Sustainable Works presented Three Squares Inc.

Aruba purchased four self-powered, pollution free streetcars from TIG/m Modern Street Railways, manufacturers of the world’s greenest streetcars for inner-city public transportation, toward Aruba's goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

Ceram has added biocompatibility testing to the range of services that it offers to the healthcare industries.

Third annual Engineering and Humanity Week kicks off global humanitarian co-op held in North Texas with performances by noted hip-hop musician, Emmanuel Jal.

April 28, 2013, one couple leaves everything in Los Angeles to begin a year-long expedition across the USA visiting low-impact organic farms and ecovillages to learn best practices in sustainability, permaculture and resource management.

greeNEWit co-founder Josh Notes will speak at UMD's fifth annual Social Enterprise Symposium, and will answer questions about sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Net Zero Energy and flexible design supports campus’ emerging shift toward sustainability

Ceram has published two new white papers, ‘Regulatory Approval Testing of Hydroxyapatite’ and ‘Synthesis Methods of Hydroxyapatite’.

The Rt Honourable Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, has endorsed the work of the Sustainable Homes Index for Tomorrow (SHIFT), the national sustainability best practice group.

greeNEWit will have a booth at the 2013 Maryland Multi-Housing Association's Industry Develpment and EXPO Thursday, Feb. 28 from 10am-5pm. Their booth will feature tools and resources for homes and businesses to increase energy efficiency.

Women's sustainable fashion brand lur apparel is recognizing women dedicated to people and planet with the 2013 Sustainable Leader Award. The award includes a cash grant for their cause and recognition for their efforts.

EnergyFoil joins the Green Business Bureau to advance its sustainability goals.

CICS Global has released a film about Mandatory Carbon Reporting.

CICS has published a film about the benefits of internal auditor training.

As it’s been London Fashion Week this past week, Moorbi thought to look at the sustainable side to the show. It’s always going to be hard to introduce something so important into the market of fashion and traditional brands, but we’ve found one

Peter Doo, FAIA, LEED AP, of Doo Consulting, LLC, and a panel of experts will present the benefits available to Hospitals that choose to acquire LEED Certification for new buildings.

Moorbi.com is the first Social e-Commerce bringing the most creative Sustainable Designers from Design Weeks of all over the World. To establish an upcoming new marketplace for upcycled and sustainable products.

Moorbi.com aims to establish an upcoming new marketplace for upcycled and sustainable products. We hope to integrate people into living and buying 'eco-friendly' ware and use products that are beneficial to the environment.

Environmental and engineering consultancy, WSP is pleased to announce it has received the highest honor, a Gold Award from the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) and a Project Merit award from the Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ).

Peter Doo of Doo Consulting, LLC will speak on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Frederick, MD., before the American Institute of Concrete on how to get the biggest ROI from sustainability efforts using concrete.

Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, provides first-person insights into U.S. military efforts to promote sustainability in an interview in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.

After an extensive application and vetting process, Smart Business has chosen VMS to receive this award because of its understanding of how to remain in a state of constant adaptation in order to thrive in the new realities of the global economy.

As part of its commitment towards saving energy, Mercy will be using eSight energy management software to streamline energy data collection and monitor energy usage across the hospitals to target areas for savings.

greeNEWit, an organization dedicated to creating more sustainable communities, was recognized as a top 100 small business, earning the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award from the US Chamber of Commerce.

More suppliers in various countries are being asked to participate in sustainability related indices by providing data and information. For suppliers who have or will be contacted, understanding indices can put them in a better position to respond.

greeNEWit will present a poster session at the 2013 MAEOE (Maryland association for Environmental and Outdoor Education) conference February 7-10.

Landscaping company New Castle Lawn & Landscape has earned Platinum level green business certification in recognition of its broad sustainability efforts.

Ceram, the international materials technology company, is able to support manufacturers and importers of chemical substances with their REACH submission(s).

Ceram has extended its cleaning validation service for the medical devices and associated industries to include detergent analysis.

Compostmodern, the bi-annual conference for sustainability and design, will gather visionaries from around the globe on March 22 & 23, 2013 in San Francisco to explore how to create a more resilient world.

WSP has updated its white paper, Making the Most of the Carbon Disclosure Project, to coincide with the recent release of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2013 Investor Information Request and scoring methodology.

The founders of greeNEWit are giving back to the community by attending the annual fundraiser for the Oakland Mills High School Booster Club. By giving back and making strides to improve sustainability, greeNEWit understands the value of community.

Green Education Online has signed catalog distribution agreements not only in the US but now distributors who have a focus in Canada, Italy, China and South and West Africa and there is strong interest in the UK.

Green Education On Line who leads an effort in providing green education in an online interactive format for the adult sectors and who has taught green educational topics to over 10,000 has expanded their distributor base.

Xcel Energy Foundation Supports Sustainability Education in Texas with Grant to GEF

Over 5 million people in England and Wales live and work in properties that are at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, according to the Environment Agency.

CICS, the international provider of sustainability assurance and management systems certification and training, has added two new courses around energy management to its portfolio.

Digging swails, ponds on west section of mycostaricafarm for future water retention. Awaiting water access for a coffee crop planted late in season. Any loss creates openings for plant diversity. First accident at the farm results in 4 stitches.