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Save Water Co, a Texas-Based Company, Wins Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for North America
Save Water Co, led by 32-year-old Katie Anderson, recently took home an award for the social impact of its water conservation business model. The company has helped save over 650 million gallons of water while diverting over 300 tons of waste from landfills. - May 26, 2017 - Save Water Co
Manson Construction Co. Introduces New U.S. Dredge, the ROBERT M WHITE, to Its Expansive Fleet
Manson Construction Co. is proud to announce the completion of its 30-inch ABS cutter suction dredge ROBERT M WHITE. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, with design and dredge components from IHC America Inc., the dredge successfully launched on April 24, 2017. Named in... - May 23, 2017 - Manson Construction Co.
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Says "Green It Up"
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is inviting friends and neighbors to a community cleanup for World Environment Day in June. - May 20, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab Institute Rocks the Ocean with Stream2Sea at the Tortuga Music Festival
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment, and Monitoring (CRRAM) Lab welcomed Stream2Sea to their location on Conservation Village during the Tortuga Music Festival, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The annual festival hosts “Rock the Ocean,” with a weekend long... - May 13, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Acosta Employee Volunteers Beautification Project - Group Teamed with Keep Irving Beautiful at Senter Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to Irving’s large and diverse corporate community, including Acosta Sales and Marketing, who joined them for a beautification project on May 5. It was a beautiful Friday morning when 67 volunteers gathered at Senter Park for their day of service as part... - May 13, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
1st Annual Official California Summer Veg Fest Comes to San Jose July 1st
The California Summer Veg Fest would like to announce a new partnership with the state of California. - May 08, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Irving Day at Texas AirHogs Game to Benefit KIB
Help Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hit a home run. Happening June 9, the Texas AirHogs are holding “Irving Day,” and $3 of every online ticket sold will go to benefit Keep Irving Beautiful. KIB works hard to do just that, keep Irving shining. Through community engagement and education,... - May 06, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Infinity SAV USA Nominated for the Katerva Award
Infinity SAV USA has been nominated by Katerva Award for sustainable innovations in Clean Energy. - May 05, 2017 - Infinity SAV USA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Wendy J. Buckley Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy J. Buckley of Elkton, Maryland has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Wendy J. Buckley Ms. Buckley is the President and Founder of Specialty... - May 03, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Center for Watershed Protection Honors Ecotone, Inc for Innovation and Leadership - Maryland’s Fast-Growing Ecological Restoration Company Receives Industry Recognition
The Center for Watershed Protection has recognized Scott McGill of Maryland based ecological restoration company, Ecotone, Inc with its 2017 Innovation and Leadership in Watershed Protection and Restoration award for partnering with designers, researchers and local governments to advance science-based approaches to stormwater and watershed management projects. - May 03, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful Participates in YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" Recycled Books Given as Prizes
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated with the Irving Family YMCA for several years, and did so again on Saturday, April 29 at their “Healthy Kids Day” event. KIB staff, assisted by a North Lake College student volunteer, had an information table which also included a spinning... - May 03, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Despite Threats of EPA Budget Cuts, the Church of Scientology Inspires the Community to "Safeguard and Improve Your Environment"
On April 23rd the Church of Scientology Information Center and the Way to Happiness Foundation of Tampa Bay celebrated the 47th anniversary of Earth Day in Downtown Clearwater. Guests learned about groups and activities to safeguard and improve the environment and were entertained by world-class artists. - April 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology
CoCo San Sustainable Farm Project Moving Forward Thanks to $80,000 in Recently-Secured Funding Commitments
Funds will be used to assemble a solar light greenhouse as part of the project’s innovative approaches to providing low-cost produce for the community; Total project funding exceeds $100,000, including contributions from Contra Costa County and a personal donation from National University System Chancellor Dr. Michael R. Cunningham - April 28, 2017 - AgLantis
North Florida Land Trust Working to Get O2O Corridor Designated as a Sentinel Landscape
Federal designation would protect the lands that are important to the nation's defense missions - April 28, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
New Bristol Bay Book Earns Accolades
In less than a year from its release, "Where Water is Gold: Life and Livelihood in Alaska's Bristol Bay" by Carl Johnson (Braided River 2016) has earned two medals in book publishing competitions and a string of recognition from the media to prominent individuals. - April 27, 2017 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
Sunscreen’s Impacts on the Environment and Our Health – Stream2Sea Answers, “What is Reef-Safe,” as the Only Mineral-Based Brand Tested and Proven Safe to Coral Larvae
Dr. Craig Down’s of Haereticus Laboratory conducted extensive research analyzing the impact of sunscreen products on coral reef systems. His work, presented at the Coral Reef Symposium in Hawaii in June of 2016, brought researchers, formulators of personal care products, marine biologists,... - April 27, 2017 - Stream2Sea
KIB and Code Enforcement Honored at Newsmakers Reception - Quarterly Event Recognizes Significant, Newsworthy Accomplishments
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Code Enforcement Department were recently honored at the “Quarterly Newsmaker Reception” held at the Four Seasons on April 19. This event, jointly hosted by the Irving Economic Development Partnership (which includes the Irving-Las... - April 27, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
DFW Clean Sweep is Complete
Local nonprofit makes good on promise to help clean up State Parks. - April 26, 2017 - Cleaner Parks
The Future of Drinking Water Teams Up with TED 2017
For the third consecutive year, Vivreau Advanced Water Systems partners with the TED Conference in Vancouver, BC to provide sustainable hydration to some of the world’s leading minds. - April 25, 2017 - Vivreau
Busch Systems Launches Free Recycling & Waste Collection Analytics Software Application
Busch Systems, a leading manufacturer of recycling, waste and compost containers is excited to announce the launch of The Resource Center, an innovative and free waste and recycling analytics software program designed to track waste management efforts at the station level. - April 24, 2017 - Busch Systems
Danforth Center Scientists Discover Gene That Influences Grain Yield
Deep sequencing impacts food and bioenergy crops - April 22, 2017 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Packaged Water Goes Green with the W.S. Darley & Co. Bag in Box Solution
The innovative packaged water solution, Darley Bag in Box Water, provides new value propositions to first responders around the world. - April 21, 2017 - W.S. Darley & Company
4Ocean Announces Biggest Ocean Cleanup to Date
Ocean Trash removal company plans to make Earth Day one to remember. - April 20, 2017 - 4Ocean
CrowdReviews Partners with Leader Text to Announce Africa Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017
With thousands of off grid projects springing up across Africa, solar project owners and developers require huge amounts of financing. Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017 brings together government, leading utilities, power producers, project developers, investors, and solution... - April 20, 2017 - topseos.com
Envirosite Introduces Two New Products for Environmental Screening and Research on Properties and Companies Throughout the U.S.
Robust Turnkey Solutions Improve Management of Environmental Risks and Streamline Property Data Investigation. - April 20, 2017 - Envirosite
Local Houston Recycler Determined to Increase Glass Recycling Featured on Popular Crowdfunding Platform
Increase glass recycling in Houston is the goal for a local recycling collection company. With the help of a popular crowdfunding platform highlighting green businesses that are making a positive impact in their community in celebration of Earth Day, Recycle4U is on track to help get the word out about glass recycling services for homes and businesses in Houston! - April 19, 2017 - Recycle4U
Help Save the Florida Everglades & Wear Genuine Python
Created in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Wojo EyeWear invented "Exotic Skin Eye Glasses US Patent d709,942." They focus on using Genuine Python to trim optical frames. It is their way to make lemonade from the lemons provided by the Everglades. The annual Python hunt is currently underway in the... - April 19, 2017 - Wojo EyeWear
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Clifton Early Childhood School - Environmental Mascot Skit Performed for Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated in Clifton Early Childhood School’s Earth Month for the past seven years, and on April 13, they continued that tradition by presenting their environmental mascot skit to the Pre-K children at both the morning and afternoon sessions. KIB staff... - April 19, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Survey Reveals That Malaysians’ Attitude Could be Contributing to Termites Infestation
Termites are commonly found in Malaysia due to our tropical climate that is conducive to their growth. Besides that, could termites also strive due to our actions? - April 19, 2017 - Rentokil Initial
CyberCrunch® Announces Special Pricing for Earth Day (April 22)
This unique Earth Day offer clearly demonstrates CyberCrunch's support for identity theft protection, CyberCrunch utilizes safe and secure techniques in all aspects of their client services. - April 18, 2017 - CyberCrunch
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off, State’s Signature Event for the “Great American Cleanup”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” and is typically held the second Saturday in April in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted their 2017 event on April 8 at Trinity... - April 16, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Virginia Mold Testing Lab Celebrates 13 Years Serving DC, Maryland & Virginia
EMLab P&K’s Fairfax, Virginia mold laboratory is pleased to have supported communities in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. for 13 years by serving professionals who perform testing for mold. - April 15, 2017 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
HyCarb Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors
HyCarb, a company that is commercializing innovative next generation products and applications that utilize graphene and carbon nanotube technologies, announces the appointment of Sven Hackmann as a new member of HyCarb’s Board of Advisers. - April 14, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners
New York City to Host World Ocean Festival and Ocean March on June 4
Leading Organizations and NYC Join in Support of United Nations to #SaveOurOcean. - April 14, 2017 - Global Brain
North Florida Land Trust Partnered with College Students to Create O2O Corridor Video
Video focuses on the need for conservation of the Ocala to Osceola wildlife corridor. - April 13, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Here’s to Another Round: USA-Based Chamness Biodegradables Creates New Brew House Compostables Disposable Plates Using Recycled Brewery Hops
Just in time for earth day, Chamness Biodegradables is pleased to announce its newest product: Brew House Compostables. The Brew House Compostables line of products is made from recycled hops collected from local California breweries. The plates are recyclable, 100% biodegradable and 100% home compostable. So, for those of you who love beer, these plates are for you -- here's to another round! - April 12, 2017 - Chamness Biodegradables
Deborah J. Callender Has Recently Been Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2017 Roundtable Member
Deborah J. Callender, of Carriere, Mississippi has recently been recognized as a 2017 Roundtable Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government Sciences and Oceanographic Research. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
North Florida Land Trust is Looking for Volunteers for Team Terrapin
Nonprofit organization needs help to monitor unique saltmarsh turtles. - April 08, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Charles W. Malcomb, Senior Attorney, Hodgson Russ LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles W. Malcomb, Senior Attorney, Hodgson Russ LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for Environmental... - April 07, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Matt Robertson Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
Synonymous with Growth, Synagro Taps Expansion Strategist. Synagro announced today that Matt Robertson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), to address capacity-building in commercial practice as the company continues to undergo rapid growth in communities and commercial industries throughout North America. - April 05, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Hog Island Oyster Company - The Sun Shines on Acclaimed West Marin Oyster Company
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 90 kW DC solar installation at the very popular Hog Island Oyster Company on scenic Tamales Bay in Marshall, CA. The West Marin County oyster farm now powers over 85% of its operations and retail oyster bar with clean,... - March 31, 2017 - SolarCraft
Could Free Tuition be the Wave of the Future?
Ecosa Institute of Arizona thinks so and offers its Ecological Design Certificate tuition-free for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. - March 30, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2017 Market Update
Annual Industry Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges & Predictions - March 29, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Lightship Works Vp Talks Transforming Data Collection in Field Research
Paper to be presented at the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) conference on March 30. - March 29, 2017 - Lightship Works Inc.
Apex Companies Appoints David Fabianski as Chief Executive Officer
Apex's new CEO brings authentic, inspirational leadership style, strategic vision and organizational success to position firm for greater growth and productivity. - March 24, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
Keep Irving Beautiful to Sponsor “Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off” April 8
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is sponsoring the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” part of the state’s signature event for the nationwide “Great American Cleanup” program, and a partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation... - March 23, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Ecosa Challenges Mainstream Education with Free Tuition
Ecosa Institute in Prescott, Arizona believes today's "pay to educate" system is creating a more divided two-class system, higher student loan debt and fewer opportunities for students to get the education they want. In a leap of faith, Ecosa will offer its Ecological Design Certificate Program free to qualified and committed students starting August 28, 2017. Application deadline is June 1, 2017. Visit www.ecosa.org for details and to apply. - March 22, 2017 - Ecosa Institute