The awards event boasted international attendance from more than 12 countries including Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Kenya, Colombia, and Brazil.

UTZ CERTIFIED Good Inside will honor the IKEA Group for being the first retailer in the US to offer 100% traceable coffee, at this year's Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) 21st Annual Exposition being held at the Georgia World Congress Center April 16-19.

Mission driven nonprofits are the perfect candidates for nonprofit green building. It boosts their credibility while advancing their charitable mission.

Registration is open for the 30th Annual International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest maritime trade show, which will be held from December 3-5 in New Orleans. The Show's Shipyard Day will feature the 2008 WorkBoat Environmental Awards and the 10 Significant Boats of 2008 Awards.

The Renaissance Dallas Hotel, a stylish elliptical landmark dominating the Dallas Market Center district, is nearing completion of a multi-million dollar guest room renovation.

The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes has been recognized for its commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce that The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is now a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary."

Manufacturers of environmentally friendly consumer products will gather with "green retailers" for the first annual earthNOW expo in Las Vegas June 4-5, 2008.

The BrandedStirs.com website allows restaurant, nightclub & bar owners and operators the ability to order specialty products directly through the new online store. Product offerings include custom-molded or printed cocktail stirrers and picks, as well as other specialty foodservice items.

Holcim's Envirocore products are targeted to increase eco-efficiency by producing goods and services using less energy and fewer raw materials while generating less waste and pollution.