Category Archives: Environment

Energy, Environment

Choose Renewable Energy as Your New Year’s Resolution

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January 7, 2011 – Ahead of Christmas and the start of a brand new year, millions of us are weakly formulating a New Year’s resolution that invariably consists of gym

memberships, nicotine patches and frankly numerous intentions that fall apart in February.

But this year, how about doing something a little different by pledging to go eco-friendly and investing in renewable energy? Not only will you be doing your bit for

the environment, but your renewable energy investment will also pay for itself over time via savings on your energy bills. And did you know that there are various
energy grants available to help you get started?

Renewable energy is available in many forms, which type would suit you best?

Wind Energy

This can be captured through the installation of domestic or commercial wind turbines which convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity, and this power can

then be used to provide the electricity requirements of your home or commercial property.

Solar Energy

Solar energy comes purely from the sun through solar panels – of which there are two main types. Solar thermal panels are used for central heating and hot running

water, whilst solar PV panels are used to generate electricity.

Heat Energy

Natural heat energy sourced from the ground (geothermal) is a popular solution across numerous Scandinavian and European countries as the renewable energy source for

ground source heat pumps. An alternative option, air source heat pumps can derive heat

energy from the ambient air temperature whilst water source heat pumps can be connected to a nearby water source.

Biomass Energy

Biomass energy is generated through the burning of materials such as wood pellets, wood chip, wood logs, wood shavings, any other organic, renewable materials or even

plant crops such as miscanthus (elephant grass).

Hydro Energy

Hydro power is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy, generating power from the movement of water. In perhaps its most common form, water is moved through

turbines located in dams to generate energy, which is renewable, as the water can be reused or returned to its natural state once the energy has been created.

For more information on renewable energy and how it can benefit you, contact Enerfina today.

About Enerfina

Enerfina Limited, founded in 2006, is a fully independent market intermediary in the renewable energy sector.

Working to the benefit of customers in both the domestic and commercial sectors, Enerfina carefully researches and selects products from a small selection of high

quality, proven manufacturers of renewable energy products. Product categories include Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and PV Panels, Biomass Boilers and Stoves, Wind

Turbines and Rainwater Harvesters, amongst others.

These renewable energy products are presented on the Enerfina website where Key Characteristics and Features are highlighted, Pricing and Discounts are outlined and an

Enerfina Rating is assigned to each product based on a number of important factors such as Price, Quality, Efficiency, Reliability, Technology / Innovation, Warranty

and Customer Feedback. Customers can review and compare products freely and have the option of requesting further information via a sales call back from one of

Enerfina’s renewable energy partners.

Whilst everybody’s circumstances are different, Enerfina firmly believes that there is a suitable renewable energy product or solution out there for everyone. Our

objective is to help you, the customer, make the right choice!

Media Contact Information
Name: Enerfina
Website: www.enerfina.com
Phone: +44 (0) 844 669 6099
Address: Enerfina Limited,
Kendle House,
236 Nantwich Road,
Crewe, Cheshire,
CW2 6BP
United Kingdom.

Art, Entertainment, Environment, Marketing, Media

Mix Media Luxury Lounge & Alive! Expo Green Pavilion Reveal Details of 8th Annual Eco-Luxury Suite During the Sundance Film Festival 2011!

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January 6, 2011- Beverly Hills – Alive! Expo Green Pavilion and Mix Media Luxury Lounge have joined forces, again, to deliver yet another talked-about sustainably stylish and distinctive eco-educational lounge during Sundance’s sea of celebrity gifting suites from January 21st – January 23rd, 2011, in Park City, Utah.

Merging the “goodness of green” with the “lap of luxury”, eco-luxury pioneers Patrycja Siewert-Towns (Alive! Expo Green Pavilion) and Kim Shimmel (Mix Media, LLC) have made a name for themselves by turning Hollywood’s red carpets ”green”. Amongst the Festival’s hearty stock of award-winning actors, filmmakers, and national media, this dynamic duo has proven that by sharing their environmental alliance of education, social responsibility, and the power of celebrities, it is possible to take steps towards a more sustainable future.

At Alive! Expo Green Pavilion and Mix Media Luxury Lounge’s eighth year surrounding Sundance, Siewert-Towns and Shimmel will exemplify the perfect union of eco and extravagance by hosting Project Green’s CELEBRITY Photo Studio. A 501c3 non-profit organization, Project Green’s mission is to invest in a“Greener Tomorrow” by protecting green space for future generations and launching an annual “Back to Basics” Summer Camp for under-served kids and young people. The Photo Studio is an exclusive opportunity for celebrities, and notables, to share their ecological efforts in Project Green’s upcoming coffee table book on“Celebrities Going G-R-E-E-N”. Focusing on sustainability and teaching the 3 R’s -“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” with proceeds from the book will benefit Project Green’s objectives.

Guests will be introduced to an array of environmentally friendly and extravagant “finds”. A sneak peek of brands onboard Alive! Expo Green Pavilion’s and Mix Media Luxury Lounge’s “MUST” list, include: Aubrey Organics, 100% natural hair, skin, and body care products, North American Herb & Spice’s raw and wild Oregano supplements, organicPrairie Vodka, Nikita Lynn’s unique accessories for women, 100% eco-friendly and biodegradable Eaternal Plates made from Areca leaves, Envirosax® designer reusable bags, Lusciouss Jewelry for women who wear their accessories as emotions, customizable moving LED Medea Vodka, Heather Eastman’s recycled couture jewelry made from eyeglasses, and many more to be announced. “Healthy Happy Hours” from 4-6:30pm and VIP “sustainable soirees” will close each day with a mix of spirits and spirited invitees.

Media partnerships include HollyScoop, LA’s the Place, and Yerevan Magazine.

The Shadow Ridge Resort, just steps from Park City’s popular Main Street, is the “official hospitality location” for the Sundance Film Festival. The resort will provide guests easy access to Alive! Expo Green Pavilion and Mix Media’s Luxury Lounge. Too, there will be convenient shuttle service to and from Sundance ”hot spots”.

For all media requests and credentials, please contact Quintessential PR partners:

Kerith Henderson
kerith@quintessentialpr.com
310.770.4764

Stacey Barker
Stacey@quintessentialpr.com
323.833.8358

For VIP/Celebrity RSVPS, please contact Quintessential PR partner:

Allyona Sevanesian
allyona@quintessntialpr.com
818.332.6939

Contact Details:
Stacey Barker-Rogers
Partner
Quintessential PR

8913 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite #104
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

323.833.8358 cell
310.657.3245 fax

Stacey@quintessentialpr.com
www.quintessentialpr.com

Consumer Services, Environment, Home & Garden

Pearl’s Premium Wins MassChallenge Competition – Making Lawns Environmentally and Economically Sustainable

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Pearl’s Premium, has won a $50,000 cash prize at the MassChallenge international competition for innovative ideas. The company was among 16 winners sharing $1 million.

“With 446 startups from across the U.S. and 26 countries competing in MassChallenge, winning was a great honor and a resounding validation for how Pearl’s Premium can help not only save money and water on lawns, but help make positive societal wide change,” stated John Penrose, President of Pearl’s Premium, Inc.

The company’s patent pending grass seed blends, Pearl’s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed, are the result of eight years of research and development. This break-through grass seed grows at one quarter the rate of blue grass, requiring mowing only once a month rather than every week. It looks like a beautiful lush green lawn. With 12-inch roots, Pearl’s Premium is drought tolerant and seldom or never needs water once established in the northern half of the country. In southern states, it needs far less water than other grasses. The grass seed thrives without chemical fertilizer to stay green. Pearl’s Premium is also an oxygen-producing carbon sink to lessen green house gasses and mitigate climate change. Thus, it is healthier and safer for children, pets and the planet.

“Pearl’s Premium is an environmental and economic game changer,” said Jackson Madnick, the grass seeds mix’s developer and Pearl’s Premium Founder. “This is a national issue not a local issue, because numerous scientific studies have linked lawn care chemicals with increasing health risks such as learning and behavior problems for children, dog cancers, as well as Parkinson’s Disease, Asthma, Cancer and Leukemia. Additionally, lawn irrigation waste is a major drain on drinking water supplies in the U.S. I developed Pearl’s Premium to help make American lawns more environmentally sustainable. In the process, we found out that we could also save lawn owners a dramatic amount of money, time and water and help lower their carbon footprint.”

The City of Boston is already putting Pearl’s Premium to work in one of its parks to save money and reduce maintenance risk on the steep slopes at Clarence “Jeep Jones” Park in Roxbury (photo at right).

More than 5,000 people in North America have grown Pearl’s Premium lawns in over 25 states, plus 4 other countries. The company has been featured in 36 favorable and rave reviews including This Old House magazine, ABC and FOX TV and National Public Radio. Pearl’s Premium is sold at Whole Foods Markets and at www.pearlspremium.com. Or call 508-653-0800

Pearl’s Premium, Inc.
P.O. Box 5166,
Wayland
MA – 01778

Environment, Pets

PETCO ON BOARD AS SPONSOR OF GREEN PROGRAM KEEPING COMMUNITY PARKS “POO FREE”

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Denver, CO (November 16, 2010) – Poo Free Parks™, a privately-held company providing environmentally- and socially-responsible pet waste supplies and services to cities and municipalities, announces a partnership with PETCO as sponsor of the Poo Free Parks™ program. The public-private partnership program is the first-of-its-kind — offering eco-friendly dog waste supplies and services to local communities at no cost to the municipalities or taxpayers and funded through cause-marketing efforts by like-minded businesses and organizations. The City of Glendale and South Suburban Park and Recreation District, both located in the Denver Metro Area, will be the first organizations to utilize the full suite of Poo Free Parks’™ services, sponsored by PETCO and a Denver-based non-profit organization, The Greenway Foundation. The service includes the installation, supply and upkeep of waste bag dispensers made from 100 percent recyclable aluminum. The dispensers are maintained by crews driving hybrid vehicles, and are filled with 100 percent biodegradable bags, designed to naturally deteriorate within 18 months.

“Poo Free Parks™ is an environmentally responsible, community-based, nationwide program addressing the important issue of dog waste in our city and suburban parks and along waterways,” says Poo Free Parks™ founder and president, Bill Airy. “The program addresses several important environmental and civic issues,” says Airy: “helps to clean up parks, waterways and walkways; improves water quality in our rivers, streams and lakes; reduces the amount of harmful plastics in our landfills and oceans; saves city and taxpayer dollars by delegating pet waste tasks to a private entity; and offers employment opportunities to heavily disadvantaged members of the community. Most importantly,” Airy continues, “our program proves that doing business in an environmentally- and socially-responsible manner can be profitable and contribute to lowering the budgetary burdens of our governmental agencies while creating opportunities for corporate sponsors and the general public to be aligned with important causes.”

As the program’s initial corporate sponsor, PETCO will help offset the cost of the program for participating organizations. “Poo Free Parks™ is making such a positive movement in keeping community parks and waterways free of plastic and pet waste,” said Greg Seremetis, vice president of marketing, PETCO. “PETCO is excited be part of something on the ground level that is poised to grow exponentially and have a dramatic impact on keeping our parks clean for pets and their parents to enjoy.”

Through the public-private partnerships with the City of Glendale and South Suburban Park and Recreation District, Poo Free Parks™ has installed and will maintain a minimum of 100 pet waste bag dispensers and thousands of biodegradable bags throughout community parks at no cost to taxpayers – resulting in more than $25,000 in supplies and additional maintenance fees, which the communities will receive as part of the service agreement.

“Our long-range plan developed by residents encourages us to find more ways to be green. Without this partnership, we couldn’t afford to switch over to biodegradable bags,” said David Lorenz, executive director for South Suburban.

“The Poo Free Parks™ program is providing an invaluable service to our residents and will certainly have a positive impact on our budget and resources,” says Larry Harte, mayor of the City of Glendale. “We are thrilled to be involved with a company who has a passion for keeping parks clean, and a program that will greatly benefit our community and the environment.”

In addition to the contract with the City of Glendale and South Suburban, the City and County of Denver has purchased, and is currently using, the eco-friendly dispensers and biodegradable bags provided by Poo Free Parks™. Airy plans to expand the program outside of Colorado to other markets across the country.

About Poo Free Parks™

Poo Free Parks™ is a Denver-based, privately-held company providing eco-friendly pet waste services and materials. The company is dedicated to keeping parks and waterways clean and beautiful in an environmentally-, fiscally- and socially-responsible manner, providing employment opportunities to heavily disadvantaged members of the community and bringing value and recognition to sponsorship partners. For more information, please visit: www.PooFreeParks.com

About PETCO

PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. We operate more than 1,000 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.petco.com . Our nonprofit organization, The PETCO Foundation, has raised nearly $70 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support approximately 6,500 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year.

Contact: Aimee Miller
Aimee Miller Marketing & Communications
tEL3035499034
aimee@aimeemillermarketing.com

Contact: Mia West
West P.R.
6195012756
mwest@west-pr.com

Agriculture, Environment, Industrial

Scaling Caused by Hard Water Can Be Prevented Without Using Environment Damaging Chemicals

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The presence of calcium carbonate in water gives rise to the formation of a deposit of hard scale on surfaces particularly when water is heated. In dairies this is a severe problem where it forms on stainless steel and is required to be removed by using chemicals. These chemicals then have to be thoroughly rinsed off before equipment is reused to avoid contaminating the milk. Of course all the chemicals being rinsed off go into the drains and then into streams and rivers. But there is also another problem caused by the scale. In addition to being difficult to remove and reducing the efficiency of the plant presence of calcium provides a surface upon which protein matter can deposit and bacteria can then breed. This deposition is called milk stone.

Stainless steel is used for good reason in dairies because it is not prone to corrosion and has a very smooth surface… But Scale destroys all this and leads to the requirement to spend hours chemical cleaning and scouring.

Lalu Farms of Sparta Tennessee found a solution to this problem, one that was totally environment friendly and that saved hours on manpower, eliminated chemicals and reduced the risk of bacterial contamination.

By installing a Scaletron catalytic water conditioner manufactured by Fluid Dynamics International they were able to neutralise the calcium carbonate in the water so that it did not form a hard scale and did not stick to the pipework or other stainless steel surfaces. The end result as the owners of the dairy say in their report is that they “saved huge amounts of chemicals and tons of man hours and considerable amounts of money”. Milk stone has been totally eliminated since the installation of the Scaletron Catalytic conditioner that treats all the water coming from a well with 400ppm of hardness.

The Scaletron works by imparting a small electrical charge into the water and this affects the calcium carbonate in such a way that it does not form a hard scale. The technology developed by Fluid Dynamics is used worldwide in the food industry, engineering, motor manufacturing and buildings. Clients range from Unilever to Honda and from the City Mall in Jordan to the Kempinski Hotel in Dubai and include Cambridge University in England. Simply installed in the pipework the product requires no maintenance and has no moving parts. Over 250,000 are installed worldwide.

Contact Details: Fluid Dynamics International Inc, 702 N West Street, Suite
101, Wilmington Delaware DE19801 USA Tel : 302 482 8722
http://www.treatwater.com

Environment

WyeDean Hardwood Supplying Wooden Flooring For Gloucestershire

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WyeDean Hardwood specialise in Wooden Flooring, offering the complete range of flooring and flooring accessories.

Gloucestershire, UK, October 26, 2010 — If you are looking for a reliable and cost effective wooden floor supplier in Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties, then you need look no further than WyeDean Hardwood ( http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk ), your number one flooring specialist.

WyeDean Hardwoodis situated in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, importing quality Hardwood flooring from around the world at competitive rates which they then offer to you, the customer.

This company has been established for many years and has built a reputation of delivering quality goods on time for some of the most affordable prices you will find, offering both online and offline ordering ability.

They are able to supply:

* Solid Wood Flooring
* Engineered Wood Flooring
* Flooring Accessories
* Oak Doors
* Oak Furniture
* Laminates

WyeDean Hardwood ( http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk ) specialise in Wooden Flooring, offering the complete range of flooring and flooring accessories, meaning that with one quick order you can get everything you need to make sure your flooring project is a complete success. By importing top quality sources they are able to pass substantial savings onto their customers, offering high quality products for affordable prices, with free delivery on orders over £300.

They offer both finished and unfinished wooden flooring, in a range of styles and colours, offering a massive range of durable flooring to both customers and trade clients, supplying many tradesmen and fitters.

So, if you are looking to find a company than can supply a comprehensive range of Solid and Engineered wood Flooring, Oak Doors and Accessories, WyeDean Hardwood Flooring ( http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk ) is your number one choice. You can order on their website – http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk/ or you can drop them a phone call on 01594 810110.

Make sure you choose the number one supplier when it comes to durable wood flooring for your home or office.

Press & Media Contact:
Dave Cole
WyeDean Hardwood Flooring
WyeDean Hardwood Ltd
Unit 5 & 6 Forest Of Dean Business Park, Stepbridge Road
Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ
Tel: 01594 810110
Fax: 01594 810101
wdflooring@clearwebservices.com
http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk

Business, Energy, Environment, Industrial, Technology

ENER-G has launched a new ENER-G Sustainable Technologies division – specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of heat pumps

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Through its exclusive partnership with four leading manufacturers, the company is providing one of the widest selections of ground source, gas absorption, air source and water loop heat pump technologies in the UK.

The new division expands ENER-G’s existing ground source heat pump operation into a building services focused business that can provide total heat pump solutions for all types of heating and cooling applications utilising heat pumps ranging from 1kW to 1000kW capacity.

ENER-G Sustainable Technologies has relocated its Nottinghamshire base from Ollerton into larger premises in Mansfield, which will accommodate its anticipated year-on-year growth.

Managing Director, Paul Burley said: “Our in-house expertise and resources means we can see the whole job through from initial feasibility through to project handover. We operate our own drilling rigs and offer complete in-house services from specialist design, through to complete project management, installation and maintenance of heat pump technologies. We also have the ability to supply bespoke manufactured heat pumps in a variety of sizes to accommodate complex customer briefs, particularly where space is restricted.”

The introduction of the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in April 2011 is expected to stimulate further demand in the sector, providing significant subsidy payments of up to 7.5 pence per kWh for 15 to 23 years that will dramatically reduce the payback period on ground source and air source heat pump technology.

Explains Paul Burley: “This legislation will support a range of heating and cooling systems at all levels, from small businesses and offices, and public sector buildings right up to large factories. A 200kW ground source heat pump operating eight hours a day – typical for a school or moderately sized business premises – would create an annual incentive of approximately £18,000. Similarly, a 200kW air source pump operating in comparable circumstances would lead to a financial gain of around £7,000 per year.

“ENER-G’s expertise in delivering these technologies for all sizes and types of application is unsurpassed. We are currently looking at introducing attractive finance packages which will fund the installation, along with operation and maintenance of the technology at minimal cost to the client”.

Heat pumps supply more energy than they consume by using a refrigeration cycle to absorb heat from the environment and raise it to a suitable level for heating buildings or providing hot water. The process can operate in a reverse cycle to provide cooling for buildings as well. Heat pumps can provide a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional technologies.

When combined heat and power is used to drive heat pumps, further energy savings and CO2 reductions can be achieved. ENER-G is using these two technologies in tandem to power the new Malvern Community Hospital, which will be one of the greenest hospitals in the UK.

ENER-G Sustainable Technologies has won official certification for its expertise in renewable heat pump technology. The Approved Contractor certificate recognises the quality of ENER-G’s design, supply, and installation heat pumps, in line with exacting technical standards set out by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The company is also a member of the UK Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

The business is part of the UK-based ENER-G group of companies which employs more than 760 people worldwide, with operating and joint venture companies in 16 countries. It develops, manufactures, delivers and finances energy efficient and renewable solutions, including: combined heat and power, biogas utilisation, geothermal energy, heat pumps, efficient lighting, controls, metering and data solutions, and new generation energy from waste. This is accompanied by a wide range of energy and water consultancy and energy procurement services.

For further information contact ENER-G Sustainable Technologies on 01623 666340,www.energ.co.uk/heatpumps

Read more: http://www.energ.co.uk/?OBH=69&ID=235#ixzz0xeoqoh49

Contact Details: ENER-G Holdings plc
ENER-G House
Daniel Adamson Road
Manchester
M50 1DT
UK
Tel : +44 (0)161 745 7450
info@energ.co.uk

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Real Time Press Release Distribution

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In today’s Internet the real time information is already playing a significant role in how businesses and people access and consume the information online. Technologies online have emerged up to the point where 2 minutes may sometimes be the difference between having tens of thousands of people not only seen your PR announcement, but creating a long tail of reactions across the vast real time online space adding up to your overall online presence/reputation and your message being buried down among millions of other identical pieces of information.

Considering how crucial the real time information for the average business and web user appears to be, one can only imagine how great the impact of the real time information flow over the public relations business online can be.

That’s why we think it is about time for RealTimePressRelease.com — real time press release distribution online.

In a nutshell RealTimePressRelease.com is a do-it-yourself publishing platform for real time press release distribution. It’s free and you can instantly have your press release published on RealTimePressRelease.com as well as released via the Web, the Blogosphere and the Twitter. Having spent almost 2 decades within the PR industry, and currently engaged with EPR Network, one of the largest press release distribution networks online, it’s been just a matter of time for us to realize how vital a real time press release distribution service online is.