Washington Environment News (United States)

A recent statistic states 17% of all greenery including trees has been lost worldwide since 1945.Tress being replaced by concrete,asphalt, buildings,parking lots, golf courses, and clear cut logging can never be sustainable, who are we kidding?

Greenbaby Design seeks to combat a tough winter with humor on tshirts and hoodies.

A Team of Scientists, Scholars and Influential Experts Debunk The Equations & Theories Behind Global Warming.

Even the biggest stumps can be ground down. Stump grinding gets rid of stumps in a safe and responsible way.

St. Vincent de Paul brought aid 213,000 times to needy people facing hard times in Western Washington and spent $23.5 million on program services in 2010. 99 all- volunteer groups and five regional councils delivered a variety of programs

Premiere Tree Services of Seattle has been willing and ready to take on these tough trees, through any weather

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Seattle/King County helped 68,053 people during 2010. A total of $10.1 million was spent to help the needy and 1.6 million meals were provided. 2-1-1 Community Info. Line reports SVDP #1 referral agency for the year.

Author and illustrator Elke Weiss has just published a children’s book specially designed to plant the seeds of environmental activism in the next generation.

Sunset Air now employs over 180 people in two locations, Lacey (headquarters) and South Bend Washington.

As the social media craze continues to sweep the globe, a new company is utilizing its popularity with a unique twist, offering users an opportunity to customize apparel for their social network to vote on, and the chance to earn thousands.

Eden Advanced Pest Technologies has been accepted into bronze level membership of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP).

Brazilian senator Katia Abreu rejected accusations that farmers destroy the environment in Brazil. According to her, the Biomes Project will invest $ 23 million over nine years, forming a network of sustainability among farmers throughout the country

With a selection of popular power saving devices and solar attic fans, Alternate Power Solution.com is an excellent new resource for online shoppers seeking ways to conserve energy while saving money.

Celebrate America Recycles Day Nov. 15 by recycling gently-used clothing, furniture, books and household items to St. Vincent de Paul in Seattle/King County. America Recycles Day is a nationwide effort to encourage greater recycling in the U.S.

The ElectroPulse Electrocoagulation system produced by OilTrap Environmental Inc. is a huge step forward in the water treatment industry. OilTrap has developed this technology and the new ElectroPulse System can remove any water stream contaminants.

Local residents can join in the nationwide America Recycles Day on November 15 by recycling gently-used clothing, furniture, books and household items at St. Vincent de Paul stores in Seattle/King County. The Day encourages greater recycling efforts.

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/ King County is helping thousands of homeless and needy during Thanksgiving Week in a multi-faceted outreach. Food, clothing and monetary donations needed to help neighbors in need.

The 18th annual Seattle Polish Film Festival will present over 25 films including the best of this year's feature, independent, student, and animated films from Poland, as well as accompanying guests.

Cascade Joinery managing partner John Miller is working with other progressive builders and Sustainable Connections to start a living building working group in Bellingham.

Greenwood Clean Energy Receives Award from Forest Community and is Recognized by Policy Leaders for its Innovative and Efficient Wood-Burning Furnaces

Innovative Concrete and Recycled Paper Countertop Provides Low Weight Alternative to Granite

The All new CR-Z arrives at Burien Honda in Seattle

Eden Advanced Pest Technologies will be sending five of their own pest management professionals to assist with pest control efforts in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Providing all you need for a complete gardening experience, The Worm Compost Store is a great resource for people looking for compost bin worms and more online.

A greek apparel store raises funds and awareness for the endangered Tiger.

Attorney General Rob McKenna attended the Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association Annual Luncheon in Kennewick and said that irrigators should not be penalized or lose their water rights for conserving water

Form dedicated to offshore ships used for construction & maintenance of offshore windfarms. The forum will provide the opportunity to engage with a panel of speakers made up of the leading experts in this fast growing industry.

Local home builder brings green home construction to Shoreline area residents looking to lower utility bill and improve quality of life

Cascade Joinery CEO, John Miller has been appointed to be the Timber Framer’s Guild representative on the Timber Frame Business Council board.

BELLINGHAM, WA, June 18, 2010 — Cascade Joinery team members, Jim Hassi, Phil Kneisley & Grant McEathron have been awarded The National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional™ designation

Sustainable management and MSC certification are expected to open new markets for Alaska flatfish and better distinguish the fishery from other flatfish around the world.

DoctorAirDucts.com performs dryer vent cleaning, repairs and alterations for Palm Beach County FL. Don't forget to ask about air duct hvac furnace cleaning when you call our number at 954-630-5364.

With its stellar selection of environmentally friendly ships lamps, sextants, time tide clocks and other boating essentials, Green Boat Stuff is the perfect online resource for eco-conscious boaters.

NanoTecNexus (NTN) announces its collaboration with the Switzerland Trade & Investment Promotion organization as part of our International Alliance Initiative.

Stucco Italiano North America has joined forces with the Toronto based Texturline Inc, manufacturer of a comprehensive line of zero and low VOC decorative painting and plastering materials for the professional decorative artisan.

THE SHIPPING FORUM aims to create an exchange between operators of offshore wind projects and dedicated entirely to the operation of offshore ships & workboats used in the construction & maintenance of offshore windfarms.

UNEP is seeking input from a wide variety of stakeholders with an interest in dam development - governments, industry and professional organizations, advocacy groups, affected people, researchers and others.

A Remedy For Our Cultural Heritage: Rain in Washington DC is acidic enough to dissolve bronze. The rain slowly dissolves the bronze, so the water runoff colors their marble pedestals below with unattractive green stains. Limestone is dissolving away.

Over 1000ppm of lead found in yellow colored bristles of a toothbrush. This product is not in violation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) which regulates lead in children’s products.

The Great American Apparel Diet, where women all across the globe chose to give up clothing purchases for a year, will be ending in 100 days. Hear about how this diet has changed them and what they plan to do when it is over.

G2B Ventures announces the sale of Seattle’s first home marketed with leading-edge Energy Performance Scoring and innovative materials, methods and energy monitoring.

Seattle Biz Coach Terry Corbell says BP’s handling of the Gulf of Mexico environmental disaster serves as a case study in public relations, and he delivers seven recommendations for crisis management.

Dumpster Directs a dumpster rental service company stickler for customer centric service now launches its service in Washington. Dumpster Direct can be one stop shop for all your waste management needs.

East Valley School Board observes National Healthy Schools Day

A custom greek apparel company launches Letters For A Cause, a campaign designed to raise funds and awareness for critical global issues.

Feng Shui expert Carol Cannon and podcast guests share how to turn your garden into an outdoor room bringing harmonious balance and health to you and your visitors.

Be Truly You introduces a new glass water bottle featuring a water-tap design to inspire people to do away with plastic water bottles and take advantage of the clean, safe water available from their tap.

Racks, Greenhouse and Watering System Takes Home Grown Produce to a New Level

Carol Cannon, Feng Shui and Bau-Biology(tm) expert joins the Yaktivate.com podcast network with a new podcast designed to bring harmony and health;of creating a home to nest in.

A group of transportation engineers from Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, and Edmonton have teamed up to start Green Growth Cascadia to promote awareness of how basic engineering decisions can affect us all.