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Waste Management and Sony Electronics to Host Free Electronics Recycling Event

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America are asking Portland-area residents to take action and recycle their old electronics for free Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center. Additionally, the first 2,000 participants to drop off their unwanted electronics will receive a free, environmentally friendly cloth tote.

Green nanotechnology - producing environmentally friendly nanoparticles

(Nanowerk News) Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. However, until recently, scientists couldn't create the nanoparticles without producing synthetic chemicals that had negative impacts on the environment. A new method, created by a University of Missouri research team, not only eliminates any negative environmental impact, but also has resulted in national and international recognition for the lead scientist. The research was published recently in the journal Small.

Scientists Go Green With Gold, Distribute Environmentally Friendly Nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. However, until recently, scientists couldn't create the nanoparticles without producing synthetic chemicals that had negative impacts on the environment.

MU scientists go green with gold, distribute environmentally friendly nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. However, until recently, scientists couldn't create the nanoparticles without producing synthetic chemicals that had negative impacts on the environment. A new method, created by a University of Missouri research team, not only eliminates any negative environmental impact, but also has resulted in national and international recognition for the lead scientist. The research was published recently in the journal Small.

"Green" home insurance will pay for environmentally friendly repairs

If you're concerned about the environment and believe in leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, "green" initiatives may be coming soon to your home insurance policy. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., based in San Francisco, is the first insurer in the nation to launch a green insurance policy for homeowners, now available in 25 states and Washington, D.C. (see sidebar).

Community gathering to highlight possibilities for new, clean, environmentally-friendly nanotechnologies

UC Santa Barbara Environmental Science and Society Professors will lead open forum on "Green Nano" products and applications

Ericsson attaches blades for wind power to base station

Ericsson has equipped its environmentally friendly radio base station site concept Tower Tube with built-in support for wind power.

Samsung launches 'green' smartphones

Samsung has released three environmentally friendly handsets, using 'green' materials for their exteriors and recycled ones inside.

Ecowash Mobile:

Ecowash Mobile, an Australian based environmentally friendly car wash franchise, is to expand into New Zealand through the recent signing of a Master Franchise agreement. Ecowash Mobile currently has over 100 locations in all states of Australia and has expanded its franchise internationally by entering the Middle Eastern, European and USA markets.

LEHR Granted Patent for World's First Portable Source of Propane Power for Hand-held Lawn and Garden Tools

PRNewswire/ -- LEHR Incorporated, an innovator in environmentally friendly technology, announced that its founder and CEO, Captain

Ericsson develops wind-powered base station

Swedish tech giant Ericsson has updated an environmentally friendly design for base stations by adding wind turbine technology to the system.

Ericsson develops wind-powered base station

Swedish tech giant Ericsson has updated an environmentally friendly design for base stations by adding wind turbine technology to the system.

Call for Artists: Not with a BANG but with an SUV

The North Okanagan Artists Alternative is calling for environmentally minded artists, writers and performers to take part in an exhibition to be held at Gallery Vertigo from October 7th to November 1st, 2008. "This is the way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper."(Eliot) How will the world end? According to T.S. Eliot, it will end with a whimper, and not a cataclysmic event. This NOAA Annual Members themed exhibition invites members think about this idea and to create works that address such environmental issues as air pollution, water and soil degradation, pesticide use, rampant urban sprawl, public transportation, abuse of fossil fuels, food hybridization, loss of wildlife habitat, animal extinction, etc. This is a chance for visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and caring citizens to express their concerns and raise awa

Waste Management and Sony Electronics to Host Free Electronics Recycling Event

PRNewswire/ -- To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America are asking

Whether Brown Or Red, Algae Can Produce Plenty of Green Fuel

Rose Ann Cattolico is convinced algae can be a major source of environmentally friendly fuels for everything from lawn mowers to jet airplanes. Now an investment company that works with universities to commercialize early-stage technology invested in the University of Washington biology professor's work, forming a startup company called AXI.

'Green' search engine launched

Click4Carbon.com A new search engine that combines Google's index with environmentally friendly projects has been launched.

Green chemistry may get the Midas touch

Scientists hope gold nanoparticles may help in the search for a more environmentally-friendly way of producing cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Save Money and Help the Planet Too

The Evening Gazette Renew, Reuse, Recycle campaign is encouraging all of us to be more environmentally friendly.

Vodacom releases Apple?s iPhone in SA

We enhance the business of our customers by providing them with lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible...

GT5: Prologue Unveils GTbyCitroen

Following the GTbyCitroen's unveiling at the Paris Motor Show, a PSN update that will bring this stunning (and environmentally friendly) concept car to Gran Turismo 5: Prologue has now gone live.

Report is Critcal of US For Dumping E-Waste Overseas

coondoggie writes "In what may be the least astonishing news of the day, some major US companies who say they are environmentally recycling electronic waste — aren't. Rather more startling — they are dumping everything from cell phones and old computers to televisions in countries such as China and India where disposal practices are unsafe to people and dangerous to the environment. Controlling the exportation of all of the e-waste plops on the doorstep of the US Environmental Protection Agency which is doing a woeful job, according to a scathing 67-page report issued by the Government Accountability Office today."

Bosch, Dupont and Xerox Join Eco-Patent Commons

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- (Marketwire) -- 09/08/08 -- Bosch, DuPont and Xerox Corporation have joined the Eco-Patent Commons, a first-of-its-kind business effort to help the environment by pledging environmentally-beneficial patents to the public domain.

Superior Lamp Launches New Company Blog

Superior Lamp Launches Blog - Prudent Press Agency (Prudent Press Agency)---Superior Lamp Inc. has been an industry leader in marketing and distributing highly energy efficient heavy duty industrial lighting since 1977. Superior Lamp specializes in environmentally friendly industrial and home lighting. Superior Lamp has realized the importance and power of the internet and how vital it is to stay in touch with your audience at all times. Communication and being visible in front of your target customer will become even more important in the future, this is why Superior Lamp has chosen to launch a company dedicated blog to allow for the easiest of communication means.

Panasonic and Staples join for recycling initiative

Staples have joined with Panasonic and announced a recycling event which will award customers of Staples for going green, from 12th of October to the 15th of November, Staples customers can recycle their unwanted phones at any Staples outlet and gain $30.00 of Staples Rewards with any qualifying Panasonic environmentally-friendly cordless telephone.

Biochemists Manipulate Fruit Flavor Enzymes

Would you like a lemony watermelon? How about a strawberry-flavored banana? Biochemists at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the day may be coming when scientists will be able to fine tune enzymes responsible for flavors in fruits and vegetables. In addition, it could lead to environmentally-friendly pest control.

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