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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launches today, making it easy to find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining. The app, currently for iPhone and Android, for the first time provides information on the food sourcing and environmentally-sensitive choices of restaurants, helping people make important decisions based on eating preferences like organic and locally-sourced food, gluten-free or vegan...
RESTON, Va., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A group of 7,000 scientists working in multiple specialties, from more than 50 countries, will meet March 10-14, 2013 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, to share their latest findings on 60 topical issues of concern to human health and the environment. The Society of Toxicology's 52(nd) Annual Meeting will bring together an expected 7,000 researchers and regulators from universities, government and...
ST. LOUIS, Feb 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- While the impact of eco-conscious trends is recognized in several areas of society, the growing importance of sustainability can also be traced to the development of higher education. A recent Bloomberg Businessweek article highlights sustainability programs that have allowed for many new professional opportunities for American university students. After conducting an online survey among 2012 MBA graduates, Bloomberg Businessweek found...
Sunpartner, the second company to ever receive this global title, received the award in recognition of WYSIPS (What You See Is Photovoltaic Surface) technology that is capable of transforming any surface into an energy-producing component. WYSIPS technology is now becoming available in the United States. Aix-en-Provence, France (PRWEB) February 05, 2013 Sunpartner, developer of innovative energy solutions based on breakthrough technologies in solar and natural light, was named the Nobel...
BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sappi Fine Paper North America announced today the release of its 2012 Sustainability Report, the company's second annual regional report focusing on the company's strong sustainability performance in North America over the past few years. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110728/MM43821LOGO) Demonstrating how sustainable development is fundamental to Sappi's business strategy, the publication reports on our continued commitments to...
All-in-One Research Resource Keeps Workplace Health and Safety Professionals Focused On the Most Important Requirements for Compliance ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bloomberg BNA has launched the Safety Resource Center, an all-in-one research and compliance resource for workplace health and safety professionals. The resource center integrates news on the latest developments with primary source material, including federal and state laws, regulations, and...
Deadline is March 8, 2013 WARREN, Mich., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Does your organization have a focus on inspiring sustainability? Is your company taking the lead on Green initiatives? The Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies(TM) is a way for your organization to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments. The Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies awards program is looking for companies in Michigan that are leading the way on sustainable and green...
TEL AVIV, Israel, February 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Makhteshim Agan Group ("MAI" or the "Company") - The Makhteshim Agan Group ("MAI"), the world leader in branded off-patent crop protection solutions, took an active role in the leading Economist forum on global food security and sustainable agriculture. Alongside influential decision-makers including Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, who is the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for...
COPENHAGEN, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new online tool to make the fashion industry more sustainable The global fashion and textile industry is the world's third largest industry and one of the most polluting. There are many businesses that are already contributing greatly when it comes to sustainability, but especially SMEs need a tool that can improve their general knowledge. This must happen in a simple way and in collaboration with managers and designers,...
UNITY, Maine, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visionary Unity College President Stephen Mulkey has put higher education on notice over climate change: stand up and do what you know is right. Mulkey's message is pointedly focused on calling out those within higher education who have remained silent about the developing global disaster of climate change, uncritically siding with conventional wisdom and political dictates, while enjoying the largess of life on manicured college...
