Category Archives: Goods, Services & Product Design

Smiles for the People Charts a Green Future with CurrentState

by tgilbrea69
Posted on April 4, 2013 by tgilbrea69

Luke-Logo-with-TMTulsa, Oklahoma – April 8, 2013 - Smiles for the People is a small company with a BIG vision.  Smiles for the People is a for-purpose business. The purpose of the profit they earn is to sustain their development activities and expand their movement of doing what they can to promote better oral healthcare for those who may not be able to afford it. Continue reading →

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Blue Oak Energy Builds 4.2 MW Utility Scale Solar Facilities in Gridley, CA

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on April 2, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

home-solar-panel1DAVIS, Calif.–()–Blue Oak Energy, a commercial and utility photovoltaic system engineering and construction company, has completed the delivery of a 4.2 MWp utility scale solar power generation facility in Gridley, California. The electricity generated by the Gridley solar facility will be directed to two members of the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) through separate energy meters: the City of Gridley and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The project was developed by LightBeam Energy, Inc.

The Gridley solar facility is a ground-mounted solar electric system comprised of 17,584 solar panels manufactured by Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL). The solar modules are mounted on a single-axis tracker system which follows the daily movement of the sun to increase energy harvest. The solar energy facility is monitored and scheduled by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) through a secure remote information gateway. Continue reading →

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Smiles for the People launches Toothbrush made entirely of Bamboo

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 21, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer
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A dentist providing care to a child in Buenos Aires supported by our Giving Parter, Todos Juntos.

Did you know that Americans toss about 50 million pounds of plastic toothbrushes into landfills every year?

Concerned with the way our everyday purchases are affecting people and the planet, Smiles for the People recently launched an adult toothbrush made entirely of bamboo. The brush is biodegradable and uses limited paper packaging from sustainable forests.

Here’s the best part, though: for every toothbrush you buy, Smiles for the People will donate the equivalent of ONE toothbrush to a child in need of dental care. Continue reading →

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Green Hotels on BookDifferent – Over a thousand accommodations with an eco-label

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 22, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

logo_diapAmsterdam, 14th January, 2013 – As of 2013, hotel booking site BookDifferent.com shows which of the more than 245.00 accommodations on their site are sustainable. BookDifferent is the first hotel booking site that indicates hotels with an eco-label, among accommodations without such a label. Someone looking for a green hotel is no longer dependent on specialized sites.

BookDifferent works together with two international eco-labels focusing on the leisure and tourism industry: Green Key and Green Globe.  On the BookDifferent site a total of 1015 hotels in 62 countries have been awarded one or both eco-labels. Continue reading →

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales in Europe to Reach 827,000 Annually by 2020

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 17, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

solar_carAlthough government support for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is waning, the increasing availability of vehicle charging infrastructure that enables vehicles to charge at home, at the workplace, and in public places is facilitating market growth.  With electric and electrically assisted vehicles now available in the mainstream market, the fundamental question is no longer if there is a market; rather, the question is how fast that market will grow.  According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, EVs – including electrically assisted hybrids – will play an increasingly important role in European markets, growing from 0.7 percent of the market in 2012 to 4 percent in 2020. While that is still a small portion of the market, it represents more than 827,000 vehicles sold annually in the region. Continue reading →

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Electric Motorcycle and Scooter Sales to Reach 18.7 Million Annually by 2018

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 17, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

Manufacturers of electric motorcycles and scooters (e-motorcycles and e-scooters) are providing more robust features, including longer range capability and higher speeds, accelerating demand for these vehicles.  Although still small, the market is expected to grow strongly as consumers become more aware of the products available.  According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, annual worldwide sales of e-motorcycles and e-scooters will reach 18.7 million by 2018.  The vast majority of these vehicles will be sold in China. Continue reading →

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ThermoKeeper™ Packaging Liners For Temperature Sensitive Products Save Valuable Storage Space at Fulfillment Houses

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 21, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

ThermoKeep_2(Norfolk, Nebraska – 12.05.2012)  -  ThermoPod® introduces fulfillment houses that ship temperature sensitive products to ThermoKeeper™ super insulated thermal and protective ThermoKeeper packaging liners. ThermoKeepers™ ship flat to fulfillment houses and store flat until ready for use, saving valuable floor and shelf space otherwise taken up by bulky foam containers.

Ideal for shipment of nuts, cheese, chocolates, pies and cakes, smoked meats, seafood, health and wellness products, medical testing kits, and other temperature sensitive products, ThermoKeeper® patented super thick insulated box liners are earth-friendly alternatives to space-hogging foam coolers that can chip, crack, or break even before being fully packed and sealed.

Resilient and pliable, ThermoKeeper box liners provide superior thermal and cushioning protection for extended time frame shipping of temperature-sensitive products. Continue reading →

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Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System Sales to Surpass 280,000 by 2020

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 21, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

charging-stationUntil recently, wireless charging equipment for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has had all the characteristics of a promising technology in search of a market.  In the last six to 12 months, however, this has begun to change.  Nearly all of the major PEV manufacturers have announced partnerships to develop wireless charging systems, and there are signs that such systems, installed at the factory or added at the dealership, could become a market differentiator for electric vehicle (EV) models.  According to a new research brief from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, sales of wireless EV charging equipment will grow steadily through the remainder of the decade, reaching annual sales of 283,000 by 2020. Continue reading →

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