Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool destination available on TV, on demand and online for kids ages 2-5 and their parents and caregivers, and DECODE Enterprises, the distribution subsidiary of DHX Media, announce the exclusive U.S. launch of dirtgirlworld, the first green living series for preschoolers. “Sprout’s Dig Into Earth Day with dirtgirlworld” marathon will air on Sprout from noon – 3 p.m. ET on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. The three-hour block will feature select episodes of this contemporary, vibrant, eco-friendly new series that was designed to introduce preschoolers to the joys of outdoor play and sustainable, green living. Games, crafts and environmentally-friendly tips for parents of preschoolers will be available on SproutOnline.com. After its Earth Day debut, dirtgirlworld will continue to air on Sprout in its new daily timeslot at 4:50 p.m. ET.
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Four leading green fashion designers made news today – “yesterday’s news’’ that is – by turning recycled newspaper into eco-friendly fashions. The unique, trend-setting designs were unveiled at the Yesterday’s News® Green Catwalk Event and Workshop in New York City. Made with recycled newspaper, Yesterday’s News® brand cat litter served as inspiration for eco-friendly designers Anthony Lilore of RESTORE CLOTHING™, Bahar Shahpar, Lara Miller and Samantha Pleet, who debuted their original fashions made from newspaper at the New York City event. The designs will all be auctioned off for charity from Sept. 22-29, 2010 (www.DoGooderChallenge.com), with proceeds going to each designer’s green charity of choice.
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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced that it has surpassed 100 green-certified building projects with the grand opening of its Greater Washington regional headquarters, PNC Place.
PNC has 104 buildings LEED®-certified by the United States Green Building Council, including 84 certified as new construction, more than any company on Earth.
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CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, will make its auto show debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month. The company will host a press reception to kick off the show on Wednesday, November 17 from 4:00 — 6:00 p.m. As part of an ongoing commitment to educate consumers about sustainability and green energy technology, CODA will host a series of educational seminars throughout the show, ultimately reaching more than 600 students.
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Property big hitters discuss the future of green buildings and the latest changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme as announced by the Government on 18th November 2010.
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EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that the company’s state-of-the-art research center in Billerica, MA, is LEED® Gold certified under the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED® is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The Billerica research facility supports the company’s commitment to developing and discovering innovative treatments in oncology, neurodegenerative diseases and fertility, and is one of only five laboratories in Massachusetts to achieve this high rating.
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From cost-reduction strategies to green cleaning products and expertise, xpedx® will promote a variety of products and services specifically designed for property and facility managers during the 2011 BOMA International Conference & The Every Building Show® June 26-28.
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xpedx representatives had a busy two days providing information about green cleaning programs and supplies, answers on sustainability issues and advice to educational facility managers during the APPA Annual Conference and Exhibition held July 16–18 at the Hilton Hotel in Atlanta.
APPA 2011 is a premier event for educational facilities professionals. During the conference, facilities officers, directors and management personnel from around the world explored the latest trends, challenges and solutions within colleges and universities, K-12 grade academies and public schools, libraries, museums and other institutions of learning. More than 40 conference sessions took place, including sessions on campus sustainability practices and building maintenance.
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Blu Homes (www.bluhomes.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of beautiful, green, precision-built homes, announced today the launch of the Configurator™. The Configurator allows users to style, visualize and spend time in their own Blu Home in real-time, using a 3-D game-play format. Once a homeowner has completed the design of her choice, Blu then builds each home directly from the client’s 3-D custom model, using precision tooling and trained craftsman in its climate-controlled factory. Anyone can access the Blu Configurator for free at bluhomes.com/configurator and begin customizing a Blu home today.
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HomeAway, Inc. (AWAY) – the worldwide leader in online vacation rentals– today announces the launch of its new national advertising campaign centered around the key message, “Let’s Stay Together.” The campaign focuses on families and groups creating lasting memories out of where they stay, not just where they go. The HomeAway® ad campaign licenses the rights to Al Green’s 1972 classic hit, “Let’s Stay Together,” and debuts in select markets during the January 15, 2012 NBC television broadcast of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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http://www.hardtobeet.com Alan Moore shares his personal experience of vegetable gardening, self-sufficiency, going green, organic food and vegetarianism at HardToBeet.com
