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ATLANTA — The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has launched a newly redesigned website featuring guidelines and and advice for building owners to protect their property from moisture and mold growth.

SALT LAKE CITY — A proposed bill encouraging Utah schools to be built or upgraded in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification level has been rejected by state legislators.

OMAHA, NE — Omaha Public Schools is now one of only 15 school districts nationwide to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools National Model of Sustained Excellence Award.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) says that a report of a new provision that will allow them to "decertify" existing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings is inaccurate.

PHILADELPHIA — Global personal hygiene product company SCA has once again been featured in the ''2010 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World'' list.

PHILADELPHIA — Environmental leadership standard and certification mark EcoLogo has announced the launch of a standard for instant hand antiseptic products.

VANCOUVER, BC — The Southeast False Creek and the athelete''s village for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification.

CANTON, TX — Cleaning products manufacturer Core Products Company Inc. has announced that the Getz Sales Group will represent the company''s line of premium cleaning products in four states.

CHATTANOOGA, TN — The offices of a nonprofit initiative that helps increase green building awareness have been awarded the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification in Tennessee.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A Morris County solar and renewable energy project will save participating schools and agencies 35 percent on energy bills.