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Something weird is going on just across the Canada/US border, within sight of Windsor. Water valves in poor Detroit neighbourhoods are being shut off, leaving and thousands of people wthout tap water.

The Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit aimed at increasing marketplace trust and holding businesses accountable for their actions. Companies that wish to be recognized as trustworthy and respectable strive to be certified by the BBB and receive high ratings. Last month, on October 13th, waste management solutions company EnviroSolutions, Inc. celebrated its third year of an A+ ranking from the BBB. EnviroSolutions, Inc. has been serving the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. areas since 2003, and specializes in managing and disposing of waste in Maryland landfills. Their third year of A+ ranking is impressive, not only because an A+ rating is the highest the BBB gives, but because it is difficult to achieve.

Salisbury University in Maryland takes recycling seriously. Recycling efforts on college campuses are not a new phenomenon, but Salisbury has become a leader in food waste recycling among all universities in Maryland. EnviroSolutions, Inc., a waste management leader throughout the Atlantic coastal region, has expressed its congratulations to Salisbury. “We are proud to work in a state whose school’s care so deeply about the environment. The work the students at Salisbury University are accomplishing is of great benefit to the environmental efforts of the state as a whole,” says a representative of EnviroSolutions, Inc.

It’s no secret that a shortage of clean drinking water is a major issue all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), unsafe drinking water was responsible for nearly a half million deaths in India in 2010. The Blue Planet Network, a worldwide organization focused on safe water supplies, reports that unsafe water kills 200 children every hour, filling half of the world’s hospital beds.

The Paper Recycling Calculator has been developed by Document Shredding Directory to provide paper life cycle assessment and analysis. This newly found online application helps customers to calculate how much water, landfill space, electricity, oil and trees they can save with secure recycling services thus taking part in the global ecology project to save the environment.

As the holiday season approaches, homeowners are going to be busy preparing the family feast and shopping for gifts. With all of the added responsibilities that come with the holidays, many will find they do not have time to give their house the cleaning it needs. For those who cannot find enough time in the day, Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC announces they have availabilities for holiday deep cleans. Their expert cleaners will get the house ready for Thanksgiving dinner while the customer is out searching for perfect turkey.

Improving water systems in Calgary homes and businesses is the primary mission of Ecowater Systems Calgary. However, throughout the month of November, the company is on a mission to help improve the lives of children within the community, through their sponsorship of QR77 radio station's fundraiser for Calgary Children's Foundation -donating $5,000.

Associated Grocers of New England, Inc. Offering TG  Eco Products –100% Tree Free Paper Products for the Home and Office.

Many malls are already gearing up for the holiday season with decorations and sales. With all of this going on, there is sure to be an influx of customers rushing to the mall over the next two months. Helping malls maintain their pristine condition during the holiday season, Mac’s Janitorial Service is now offering commercial cleaning to malls surrounding the Camden area . A well-maintained mall will create a welcoming environment that will encourage customers to shop for hours.

Bed bug infestations, once thought to be a problem of the past, have made a comeback, and new reports show that bed bug infestations are increasing. A number of media sources have noted the rise in bed bug problems over the past several months, and recent reports show that bed bug problems continue to grow. Despite the increased awareness and homeowners taking more care to prevent bed bugs, bed bugs are continuing to spread across the country and the world.

Almost half of the trash produced by people around the world is burned. While this practice significantly reduces the amount of solid waste that goes into landfills, it also creates a serious problem for air quality and climate change if it is burned outside a certified waste facility.

Skip Bins Now, a local Melbourne based skin bin hire and rubbish removal company servicing Northern and Eastern suburbs, have recently launched a new and improved website. The new website allows customers to easily view services, service areas, book a bin and apply for a free quote online.

Skip Bins Plus, a Melbourne based skip bin hire company servicing Melbourne’s Northern and Western suburbs, want to express their gratitude to their devoted and supportive client base of property owners throughout Melbourne.

Although warm nights on the patio are long gone, now is the time to start planning patio upgrades for next year. Starting the process now ensures that the project will be completed in time for homeowners to enjoy their new space when the warmer weather arrives. Adding versatility to the backyard, WJA Landscaping is now offering outdoor kitchens to Blue Bell residences. They will help build a social gathering place that can handle the biggest family parties.

This spring, the Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW) near Sandstone, MN, will once again be holding their unique all-inclusive 'Food & Farms Weekend' and have recently confirmed the renowned keynote speakers for both Friday and Saturday nights of that event.

While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water…well…out of thin air. It’s all thanks to Canada’s Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3% of the world’s water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

When many think of the word tank, they picture an indestructible piece of machinery that will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, oil tanks are not forged from the same cut and will need to be replaced every 10-15 years. For units that are showing their age, Professional Tank & Environmental is announcing oil tank replacement for the winter of 2014. If the tank is leaking, residents should call the company immediately as it can quickly create a toxic environment.

Waste disposal is one of the major concerns for developed and developing nations, especially in the urban regions of the countries. Since cities and towns are largely concretised, waste has to be moved far away to isolate locations for disposal. There are various forms containers available in the market today. The varieties are designed with specific requirements of the environment and infrastructure of hospitals, schools, offices, warehouses, factories and other types of buildings. Taizhou MoveDar Rubber and Plastic Products Company sells wide ranges of equipment pertaining to waste disposal, including 240l waste bins.

The National Park Poster Project is an initiative from photographer and graphic artist Robert Decker to showcase all 59 national parks in the United States by creating iconic posters for all of them. One of the primary objectives of the project is to highlight the amazing landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich history associated with all American national parks.

Southwest Hazard Control of Phoenix is a staple in the environmental remediation industry. As a leader in their field, they’re proud to be attending the ADOT Small Business Transportation Expo in Glendale, Arizona.

R22 replacement London is the term used to refer to the rush by London residents to have their cooling systems replaced. R22, a refrigerant popular in air conditioning and heating systems especially in residential homes was declared one of the major substances responsible for ozone layer depletion and global warming. In 1987 under the Montreal protocol, countries agreed to phase out CFCs and later on an amendment to the international agreement in 1992 added HCFCs to the list. R22 also known as HCFC-22 ceased to be used in the manufacture of new equipment in 2010. More recently in January 2014 the government effected a ban to phase out even existing equipment placing the deadline for December 2014.

In 2000, the U.S. Green Building Council developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as an attempt to encourage builders to more consciously use sustainable construction practices. A number of contractors and waste management companies have since strived to meet LEED standards every year. EnviroSolutions, Inc. is a LEED certified waste management group and a leader in sustainable construction waste management. As a leader in green waste management practices, EnviroSolutions, Inc. seeks to blaze a path for other companies to follow, providing them with examples of sustainable methods.

Recycling plants are now more popular than ever as governments, private companies and the general public all begin to understand the true toll waste is playing in destroying habitats and the wider environment. Recycling is a form of efficiency on an industrial scale that has massive potential to change the world for the better, and that’s why Lippmann Milwaukee wish to fully support all organizations looking to recycle as a business or to manage their own waste. They have created a new range of recycling optimized industrial products that will help these plants run with the kind of efficiency needed to make a real difference.

Totally Green is proud to have won the Green Product Award from the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association for its unique and environmentally friendly Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative (ORCA) machine. The ORCA converts food waste into harmless water onsite at the business establishment. This cuts waste disposal costs, while eliminating pollution from landfill sites and garbage trucks.

Maryland-based start-up HY-TEK Bio LLC has been named 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year by the MD Clean Energy Center for its practical application of mitigating greenhouse gases to oxygen, and its business model that creates an income stream for municipalities using the technology. HY-TEK Bio is an emerging global leader in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generating oxygen and algae to produce high value products. HY-TEK’s technology uses a unique strain of algae (HTB-1) - isolated from thousands of strains - to absorb up to 100 percent of the GHG emissions from flue gases produced in industrial manufacturing and power generation.