Permlight Appoints Chris Primous to Direct East Coast Led Light Engine Sales for Brillia(TM)

Brillia™, the light engine division of Permlight Products, Inc., today announced Chris Primous has been named director, Eastern region OEM sales and business development. Primous will be responsible for the ongoing collaboration with original equipment manufacturers in the Eastern region to help bring LED-based luminaires to market. “Chris has been instrumental in bringing LED technology to the lighting industry. In fact, he was the product manager... 

Green Can Mean Gold for Realtors(R) and the Home Buyers and Sellers They Serve

Green buildings and business practices help conserve significant amounts of natural resources and can mean added business opportunities for Realtors®. As environmental concerns continue to grow among consumers, Realtors® attending today’s “Making Green Building Work for You and Your Clients” session at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo learned more about how to help buyers and sellers bring green into their homes. Homes... 

Mayor Chuck Reed Presents Inaugural San Jose Prize for Green Vision Innovation to Winners of California Clean Tech Open

San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed at a press conference today announced that the inaugural San Jose Prize for Green Vision Innovation will be awarded to the 2008 California Clean Tech Open winners. Announced last night at the Clean Tech Open’s third annual awards gala, the winners and runners up include: Over the Moon Diapers, Viridis Earth, BottleStone, Focal Point Energy, Power Assure, ElectraDrive, Porifera, NexChem, GroundSource Geo, Solar Red,... 

Copper in the Kitchen: This Metal Shines When It Comes to Cooking, Cleanliness and Class

While studying at Le Cordon Bleu, the world’s premiere culinary school, and later working at some of the finest restaurants in France, Eric Eisenberg learned to appreciate the copper cookware top chefs use to prepare exquisite gourmet dishes. “I used a lot of copper during my training in France,” said Eisenberg, now executive chef at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. “And we used a lot of copper cookware at the different... 

Dominion Partnering With EarthCraft House for Next Generation of Energy Efficient Homes

Dominion Virginia Power has partnered with EarthCraft House(TM) Virginia to deliver a voluntary green building program to serve as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce energy consumption and protect the environment in the Commonwealth. “The EarthCraft Houses voluntary green builder program is an excellent fit with Dominion’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental stewardship,” said David A. Heacock,... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

Spertech Announces Greentech Wallboard(TM), an Environmentally Sustainable Alternative to Standard Drywall

In response to the lack of green alternatives to conventional drywall manufacturing, Spertech today announced Greentech Wallboard. This patented wallboard technology is developed from recycled materials without producing harmful carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. “Drywall is the most common indoor building material in the United States, but it’s produced in a manner that’s highly energy-intensive, emitting an excessive amount... 

Christmas Lights Etc. Partners with ENERGY STAR and Continues Its Commitment to a Greener Christmas

Alpharetta, Georgia-based Christmas Lights Etc., one of the largest U.S. suppliers of premium Christmas trees, decorations and holiday lighting for homes, commercial decorators and businesses is proud to announce its’ partnership with ENERGY STAR, a joint program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For years Christmas Lights Etc. has provided customers with low energy consumption, environmentally... 

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both... 

New Comprehensive Scientific Review Shows Granite Countertops are Safe

The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA’s guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor air. The study reviewed more than 500 measurements of radon emissions from granite published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. It showed that the average granite slab contributes to indoor radon levels that are: – 300 times...