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Schwarzenegger Administration Unveils Green California Web Site

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration has unveiled a “Green California” Web site, based on his vision of an energy efficient and environmentally sustainable California. The new Web site has guidelines, reference materials, engineering data and environmental purchasing information to assist state and local government agencies and California businesses with the shift toward environmental sustainability, energy conservation and the reduction of landfill waste. “We believe this new Web site will become the primary “go to” site – the new, centralized, electronic reference library – for engineers, architects, building managers, contractors, purchasing agents and other business and government officials and environmentalists in their quest for a Green California,'” said State and Consumer Services Agency Secretary Rosario Marin. We believe it will demonstrate with facts and figures that environmentally smart business decisions can also save big bucks, while making life healthier for all of us.” The site is focused primarily on two broad areas. It provides, in a single location, vital reference materials for the design, construction, benchmarking and operation of green buildings. It also provides government and business purchasing officials with detailed information on environmentally friendly products and services, such as office supplies, paper products, office machines, vehicle supplies, building materials, medical supplies, […]

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Tom's of Maine Moves to 100% Renewable Wind Energy

Tom’s of Maine, a leading maker of natural personal care products, announced that its manufacturing and fulfillment facility has moved to 100% wind energy. “One of our central beliefs is that Tom’s of Maine can be financially successful while behaving in a socially responsible and environmentally sensitive manner,” said CEO & Co-Founder Tom Chappell. As of January 31, 2006, the energy procured for Tom’s of Maine 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine will be generated by the Ainsworth Wind Energy Facility in Nebraska. The 100% Wind Renewable Energy Certificate product is certified by the Green-e certification program administered by the Center for Resource Solutions. Tom’s is purchasing 130,000 kilowatt hours of energy per month or approximately 1,150 Megawatts per year of renewable energy certificates from the wind farm. Founded in Kennebunk, Maine, by Tom and Kate Chappell in 1970, Tom’s of Maine creates personal care products using simple, natural ingredients derived from plants and minerals. Tom’s of Maine products — toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, deodorant, and soap — do not contain artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, flavors, or animal ingredients; are tested for safety and efficacy without the use of animals; are biodegradable; and use environmentally responsible packaging. Clean Air-Cool […]

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