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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training Comes to the Raleigh Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour HAZWOPER training in Cary, NC. - March 16, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Wild By Nature Welcomes Emerald Brand
Emerald Brand Announces Supplier Partnership with Wild By Nature - March 16, 2016 - Emerald Brand
HIRE DIVERS Announces Invasive Species Removal Service for Lake George Private Dock Owners
On Tuesday, March 8th at a Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce meeting, Hire Divers Association (HDA) announced that it will offer a small-scale Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) removal service in 2016. This donation-based service of Volunteers will be called Hire Divers of Lake George and is to benefit private dock owners with the removal of AIS such as Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly Leaf Pondweed and more. Hire Divers began offering AIS diving services in the Fall of 2015 to Cornell University. - March 15, 2016 - HIRE DIVERS
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Cloverleaf Ranch - Sun Shines on Celebrated Sonoma County Camp
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels at Cloverleaf Ranch in Santa Rosa, CA. Located on 160 acres of oak tree dotted hills and grazing land in Sonoma County, the camp is now powered by renewable energy, saving the environment from 22 tons of carbon emissions every year. - March 15, 2016 - SolarCraft
TORA Consulting Group, LLC is Appointed by Ecotech Pty Ltd the Authorized Representative in the United States and Canada for the Spectronus Trace Gas and Isotope Analyzer
TORA Consulting Group, LLC has signed an authorized representative agreement with Ecotech Pty Ltd of Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia to sell Ecotech’s Spectronus Trace gas and Isotope Analyzer. - March 15, 2016 - TORA Consulting Group
TORA Consulting Group, LLC Has Been Appointed the Exclusive Distributor of Ocean Optics in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma
TORA Consulting Group has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Ocean Optics of Dunedin, FL to sell all Ocean Optics products in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. - March 15, 2016 - TORA Consulting Group
All Star Pest Control Announcing Special Bite Barrier Mosquito Service in Charlotte
The special “Bite Barrier Mosquito Service” is here in town at last! A service that began early this month, ready to stay all the way to October; it will meet every need of customers who face pest control problems. An excellent service that fits perfectly within every budget, it is the prime choice for homeowners who want to have a season-long solution to mosquitoes. - March 11, 2016 - All Star Pest Control
New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Dynamics of the Changing PLL Marketplace
Leading Industry Experts Discuss Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Coverage & Role in Facilitating Transactions & Managing Financial & Operational/Legacy Environmental Risks - March 09, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Designer Chicken Coops Back in Vogue in the UK, Thanks to EggShell
As the world is realising that having fresh eatables is tougher than ever, they are moving on to poultry farming. Hence, it is no surprise that coops are becoming more popular than ever. And EggShell Online is one firm that has been trying its best to introduce functional designs for chicken coops here in the UK. To a great extent, they seem to be bringing about a change in the market itself. - March 06, 2016 - EggShell Online
Big Trees Inc. Transplants 20 Foot Beech Tree for City Park in Bellevue
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, was asked to transplant a large Beech tree in Kelsey Creek Park for the City of Bellevue, Washington. The transplant went smoothly, and the tree will get the opportunity to continue to... - March 06, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Moran Transportation Corporation Buys 10 New Natural Gas Trucks
Moran Transportation Corporation announced today that it has purchased an additional 10 natural gas straight trucks for use throughout their LTL network. The new alternative fuel trucks further expand Moran’s green initiatives and provide Moran with lower cost of energy and a reduction on... - March 04, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Moran Transportation Corporation Invests in Electric Spotter - Reduces Carbon Foot Print
Company officials say that the new electric truck will have an immediate and substantial effect on reducing their carbon foot print. The new unit is expected to reduce their daily energy consumption for this spotting unit by more than 80%. - March 04, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
NC Life Sciences Start-Up Awarded NSF Phase II Grant Synthetic Alternative to Use of Wild Fish as Bait in a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
Kepley BioSystems, a North Carolina start-up, has been awarded a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II SBIR grant for developing a synthetic, environmentally neutral alternative to help stem the continued depletion of wild fish; while at the same time, addressing a multi-billion dollar... - March 04, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Hazmat Training Comes to Charleston
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA, DOT, and IATA training in Charleston, SC. - March 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste, Transportation, and Environmental Training Comes to Indianapolis
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory, RCRA, DOT, IATA/IMO, and SARA training in Indianapolis, IN. - March 02, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Wright Scoop Selects 2016 Plants, Products & Services of CARE
The Wright Scoop selects "Butter & Eggs" daffodil and Sunset Western Garden Collection™ as plants, products & services of CARE for their eco-sustainable characteristics. - March 02, 2016 - The Wright Scoop
The Source Group Joins Apex Companies
Leading Environmental Firm’s 3rd Acquisition in 6 Months - February 29, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
Emerald Brand Partners with Diversity Partner Proftech Office Products
Emerald Brand is proud to announce its partnership with office products distributor, Proftech Office Products. Proftech is known to be an innovator and acknowledged leader in the office supply industry and will continue to drive innovation to their clients by becoming an authorized stocking... - February 26, 2016 - Emerald Brand
Sun Fund Americas Signs Solar PPA in Jamaica
Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 million. - February 25, 2016 - Sun Fund Americas
Ralph E. Driear Recognized as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ralph E. Driear of Kalispell, Montana has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of environmental consulting. About Ralph E. Driear Mr. Driear has over 35 years experience... - February 24, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Named Executive of the Year and Gordon & Rosenblatt Named Business of the Year
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Executive of the Year 2016, and his firm Gordon and Rosenblatt, LLC has been named Business of the Year 2016. - February 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
MyRonkonkoma.com Hosted a Meeting Where Residents Created a Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Committee: Restore Lake Ronkonkoma 2016
Islip, Smithtown, Brookhaven and Suffolk County recently signed a Lake Ronkonkoma intermunicipal agreement to preserve and protect Lake Ronkonkoma. The residents have created their own committee which can work with the political leaders so that a strong channel of communication is open. - February 24, 2016 - My Ronkonkoma
Kraken Stormwater Filter NJCAT Verification
The Kraken Membrane Filter is NJCAT verified and NJDEP approved. - February 23, 2016 - Bio Clean Environmental Inc.
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Provides the Most Experienced Attorneys to Represent a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran and Their Family-Nationwide
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are 100% devoted to the proposition that a US Navy Veteran, or any person for that matter who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma receives the very best possible compensation for this cancer caused by asbestos exposure. We have put... - February 22, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Wintickletown.com Gives You the Chance to Win Your Sustainability Dream
Lois Hilton is the owner of a property called Tickletown in Western New York. The old fashion general store has been used to pursue her dreams of rural regeneration, creating a sustainable community, and preserving our planet. Now she is looking for someone with their own vision to own the property. An essay describing your vision could make you the new owner of the Tickletown Property. - February 22, 2016 - WinTickletown.com
TORA Consulting Group Has Been Appointed as the Exclusive US Distributor of Geonica S. A, (Spain) for the Solar Energy Measurement System
TORA Consulting Group has signed an exclusive agreement with Geonica S. A. of Madrid, Spain to sell Geonica’s SEMS-2000 Solar Energy Measurement System. The SEMS-2000 is a turnkey integral solution for measuring the sun power. It is designed for remote monitoring of and efficiency analysis of... - February 21, 2016 - TORA Consulting Group
Church of Scientology Announces Event for the Environment
The Nashville Church of Scientology is observing World Environment Day on June 2nd with a networking event on behalf of the environment. - February 20, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Cumberland Farms Selects ENFOS Environmental Liability Management Platform
Cumberland Farms will deploy ENFOS software solutions to support the management of their remediation program. - February 19, 2016 - ENFOS, Inc.
Gathering Ground Announces Free Trials for Nature Classes in Prospect Park
8-Week Spring Season Kicks Off with Free Trial Classes - February 18, 2016 - Gathering Ground
MST Study Says Concho River Needs Further Sampling
Source Molecular assisted researchers in a microbial source tracking project on the bacteria-impaired Concho River in Texas. - February 18, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Hazmat Training Comes to Houston
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Houston, TX. - February 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Compaction Technologies Named ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Bold Award Finalist
The 2016 BOLD Awards - February 16, 2016 - Compaction Technologies
Emerald Brand Donates to American Heart Association Go Red for Women Event
Emerald Brand recently participated in the American Heart Association’s 2016 Go Red for Women luncheon event at the Crest Hollow Country Club to benefit cardiovascular diseases. To support the cause, Emerald donated a gift basket filled with its earth-friendly cleaning products and... - February 14, 2016 - Emerald Brand
Long Island’s Historic Hotel Makes a Huge Environmental Impact
The Garden City Hotel Wins 2015 Emerald Award for Sustainability in Hospitality. - February 12, 2016 - Emerald Brand
Conscious Impact Organization Uses HAGA’s Heirloom Seeds Kit for Its Greenhouse Project in Nepal
As a long-time advocate for organic gardening and sustainable living, Home and Garden America is humbled that the Conscious Impact organization is planting the brand’s heirloom seeds in their newly built greenhouse in Takure, Sindhupalchok, Nepal. Conscious Impact is a non-profit... - February 12, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Hazmat Training Comes to San Jose
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Jose, CA. - February 11, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
RCRA and DOT Training Comes to Charlotte
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Charlotte, NC. - February 11, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
DOT and RCRA Refresher Training Comes to the Raleigh, NC, Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present DOT and RCRA refresher training in Cary, NC. - February 11, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Trade of Logs in Baltic Sea Region Fell 10% in 2015 Because of Substantially Lower Demand for Softwood Pulplogs in Finland and Sweden, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
After reaching a record high in 2014, log trade in the Baltic Sea fell by 10% in 2015. Most of the decline was that of softwood pulplogs, while trade of sawlogs actually increased to reach its highest level since 2007, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russia has been surpassed by the Baltic States as the major softwood log supply region. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
North American Overseas Pellet Exports Rose for the Second Consecutive Quarter to Reach a New Record High in the 3Q/15 with the US South Shipping 77% of the Volume
The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
China Has Become the Major Destination for Eucalyptus Chips from Australia with Record-High Shipments in 2015, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Australia has increased exportation of Eucalyptus chips by 58% in three years to reach a record-high in 2015, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Shipments to pulp mills in China have gone up substantially and the costs for chips landed in this growing market have increased the past two years to practically equal those of chip costs delivered to Japan. - February 10, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management; Dallas-Based Holding Company Acquires Wyoming Conservancy
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. announced it has acquired Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, LLC and Pathfinder Land and Ranch Management with related assets from Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy, LLC. The acquisition includes Sweetwater River Conservancy, LLC and its associated conservation banks. The Wyoming-based, Sweetwater Ranches Conservancy, offers developers habitat and species credits. - February 10, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Airspace Saver Alternative Daily Cover Sets the Highest Standard for Landfill Cover Durability
Ponchatoula, LA-based Airspace Saver Daily Cover has announced that their standout market product is now offering leading-class durability for daily use up-to 2 years. It’s the level of performance that has made the Airspace Saver Alternative Daily Cover one of the leading solutions for... - February 08, 2016 - Airspace Saver Daily Cover
Airspace Saver Daily Cover One of the Easiest-to-Use Landfill Cover Products in the Marketplace
Ponchatoula, LA-based leaders for high caliber landfill cover solutions, Airspace Saver Daily Cover has just recently announced they’re now offering one of the easiest-to-use tarp systems in the marketplace. - February 08, 2016 - Airspace Saver Daily Cover
Mims Distributing Company Partners with Triangle Delta Waterfowl to Promote Environmental Conservation
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Seeks to Spread Message of Stewardship at Annual Banquet - February 06, 2016 - Mims Distributing
RCRA and DOT Training Comes to Kansas City
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Kansas City, MO. - February 03, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Nashville
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Nashville, TN. - February 03, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training Comes to the Raleigh, NC, Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide mandatory 40-Hour HAZWOPER training in Cary, NC. - February 03, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Rentricity to Provide "Micro" In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Colorado & Utah Projects
Town of Grand Lake, Colorado and Ferron, Utah to install equipment package for under 10kW - sized hydro energy recovery. - February 02, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.