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41 Caroma Toilets Receive WaterSense Label

November 7, 2008
Being WaterSense labeled means a toilet saves at least 20 percent more water than the current federal standard of 1.6 gallons per flush.
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Green News ― November 2008

November 1, 2008
Convinced that the state’s water softener ban bill would have hurt consumers and had “little positive impact,” California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the legislation (AB 2270) on Sept. 30.
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Winter Weather Energy Efficiency Tips

October 30, 2008
As part of its “Watt Watchers: Use Energy Wisely” program, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Power reminds its customers that now is an excellent time to take easy, inexpensive steps to reduce household energy consumption and lower energy bills this winter.
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New Biodiesel Education Website Launched

October 27, 2008
The National Biodiesel Board has launched www.bioheatonline.com, a website designed to educate consumers and dealers on the benefits of Bioheat®.
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Outdoor Wood Boiler Mfgs Pledge To Reduce Air Emissions

October 24, 2008
Key manufacturers of outdoor wood-fired heaters pledged to make units that will emit 90 percent less air pollution, under the second phase of a voluntary partnership with the EPA.
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Top Strategies, And Concerns, For Water-Efficient Products

October 22, 2008
Rob Zimmerman of Kohler Co. listed his top six strategies to conserve water.
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'Voice Of The Consumer' Raises Plumbing Questions

October 20, 2008
Home-improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler told Plumbing Manufacturers Institute members at their fall meeting that “Consumers are not comfortable with low-flow anything; You have to work on perception.”
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New Green Building Microsite From NIBCO

October 15, 2008
NIBCO Inc. unveiled a new feature to its website to make it easier for end-users to specify and install NIBCO products in green construction projects.
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Solar Show Breaks Records

October 15, 2008
Close to 20,000 attendees were expected by Thursday at the Solar Power International convention and trade show in San Diego.
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EPA Names First WaterSense Partners Of The Year

October 15, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency’s first WaterSense Partners of the Year were recently recognized for encouraging Americans to tap into their water resources wisely over the last year.
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