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Garrison™ Flood Control Takes on Commercial and Residential Flood Prevention with the Guppy Water Filled Flood Tube
Garrison™ Flood Control assists commercial and residential properties protect against flood damage by introducing the Guppy™ Water Filled Flood Tube. - April 07, 2022 - Garrison Flood Control Systems, LLC.
AON Invent Introduces Commercial Laundry Detergent That It Claims Appears to Challenge Laws of Chemistry. Inventor’s Claims Verified by UL Test Lab.
“Wet” is the new “Dry” in the laundry industry as wet-cleaning boosts demand for high-end moisture-control dryers. - April 06, 2022 - AON Invent
Charlotte Earth Day 2022 - All Together Now
Free and open to the community, Charlotte Earth Day 2022 will be Saturday, April 23, 2022 in First Ward Park. This will be an interactive, science-based, theatrically presented family learning celebration. - April 05, 2022 - Charlotte Earth Day 2020
Junk Boss Junk Removal is Supporting Local Charity
Full-Service Junk Removal Company Set to Donate a Portion of Profits to Reboot Charity. - April 03, 2022 - Junk Removal Authority
New York Long Island Tree Service Delivers High Quality to Maintain a Green Environment All Year Around
The company has instructed its crew to keep working on removing broken trees and branches non-stop for three days to ensure the safety of the residents of Long Island. - April 01, 2022 - New York Long Island Tree Service
MGK Acquired DeBug Brands from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc.
MGK, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, announces the purchase of the DeBug® brand of neem products from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc. The DeBug range of products provides growers with a portfolio of solutions for insect control across a broad base of pests and crops. MGK’s plan is to incorporate neem into its product development process and deliver innovative solutions to multiple markets for decades to come. - March 31, 2022 - MGK
New Book "Mega Cycle of Water," by Lyudmila Garcia, Presents an Economic & Engineering Plan
According to author Lyudmila Garcia, overall, the trend of higher demand in energy and food production around the world has worsened. The new book, "Mega Cycle of Water," discusses a plan to deploy and remove water by region with the goal of reduced economic hardship and an opportunity... - March 29, 2022 - Lyudmila Garcia
Irving Receives Prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award Ten Winning Communities Receive State Environmental Award and Share $2 Million in Prize Money
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Irving as one of ten winners of the 2022 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. KTB, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the GCAA to Texas communities for more... - March 27, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Non-Profit Aims to Combine Living "Smart Trees" and Direct-Air-Capture "Mechanical Trees" to Tackle Air Pollution in Phoenix
Waffle Forest team brings together top scientific talent, newest technology to clean the air and reclaim wasteland by planting 10,000 trees in Arizona's largest city. - March 25, 2022 - Waffle Forest
Cooper First to Use Hydrogen Fuel in an Integral Engine; Methane Emissions Reduced
Cooper Machinery Services has successfully tested a slow-speed integral engine running on a hydrogen (H2)-natural gas fuel blend. The groundbreaking test comes 5 months after the announcement of Cooper’s joint hydrogen research project with a major U.S. gas pipeline company to demonstrate the safe operating range of H2 blends in large-bore internal combustion engines. - March 24, 2022 - Cooper Machinery Services
Broward Vintage Sip and Shop "TRUNK SHOW" Gives Frugal Fashionistas Live Entertainment With Their Bargains
South Florida's Frugal Fashionistas Successfully Practice Sustainable Shopping with an Evening of Thrifted Bargains, Adult Refreshments and Live Entertainment. - March 23, 2022 - DAB
MABA Appeals for Collaboration from Communities and Stakeholders: Contain PFAS Releases at Their Source - Not After Their Escape Into Sewers
The Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association (MABA), today announced an appeal to the regions’ communities and stakeholders related to recent concerns regarding PFAS contaminants and their potentially harmful effects to citizens. - March 19, 2022 - Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association
KIB Partners with Girl Scouts for Service Project Event Celebrates Girl Scouts of America’s 110th Birthday
March 12 marked the 110 anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the organization celebrated this occasion through service projects across the country. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was chosen as one of the community partners to host an event to clean up the area near the Rock Island Road Bike... - March 19, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
First-Ever "Tech Forest" Will Employ "Smart Trees" to Tackle Carbon Emissions in Metro Phoenix Area
South Phoenix native's Waffle Forest non-profit uses waste land, trees, and direct-air-capture technology to reduce carbon and produce cleaner air in the Valley of The Sun and beyond. - March 18, 2022 - Waffle Forest
Superior Electricians Helps Businesses Fill the Need of EV Charging Stations & Decreases Electric Car Owners' Anxiety During Long Trips
Why should businesses look into investing in EV charging stations? Increase your business by becoming a hot spot for new customers with electric vehicles. - March 17, 2022 - Superior Electricians
Charlottesville Ministry Expedites Aid to Ukrainian Refugees
Ukrainian refugees are receiving relief aid and safe accommodation in Eastern and Western Europe thanks to organizations assisted by Charlottesville ministry, Christian Aid Mission. In three emergency response centers, an organization in Spain is poised to take in refugees as the country expects to receive approximately 750,000 refugees from Ukraine. Those wanting a prompt and secure way to help Ukrainian refugees visit www.christianaid.org/helpukraine. - March 16, 2022 - Christian Aid Mission
SolarCraft Completes Third Solar Power Install at Sonoma Academy - Sonoma County Net Zero Carbon School Leads in Sustainability
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft has completed a 354 kW solar power system at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, CA. The Sonoma County Private High School is now generating additional 482,786 kWh of energy from the sun every year, saving the School nearly $99,000 in utility bills annually. - March 15, 2022 - SolarCraft
March 2022 - Coffee & Farming & Art & Space Travel
Free Fresh Gourmet Coffee - Rooster Farms is small permaculture farm & coffee roastery cross-pollinated with science and art. To celebrate a recent success resulting in the symbiosis of art and science, Rooster Farms is giving away free samples of their freshly roasted, small-batch coffee. - March 11, 2022 - Rooster Farms
KIB Partners with CHRIST Church Irving’s "516 Students" Youth Group Group Conducts Cleanup and Makes Birdhouses
CHRIST Church Irving’s “516 Students” youth group recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for two service projects. Youth and mentors from the church’s student ministry program collected 80 pounds of trash and recyclables to cleanup a neighborhood near Irving... - March 11, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $75,000 Moonshot Grant to Create Experimental STEM Libraries
Free volunteer-led community libraries will house science kits and experiments for children. - March 10, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab
New Multi-Sensory Bird Control Technology Disk Efficacy Rate Revealed in Four-Year Univeristy Study
A four-year university study was released by Bird Barrier America, as a first of its kind scientific study of a new multi-sensory technology disk using an all-natural materials. The study focused on the pigeon, the most common pest bird worldwide and the disk, Optical Gel, proved a one hundred percent efficacy rate of keeping pest birds and their nesting away from buildings and structures for up to 2 years and more. - March 10, 2022 - Bird Barrier America
KIB Partners with Abbott Laboratories for Tree Planting Volunteers Replant Trees Damaged by Winter Storms
If you stroll along O’Connor Road just north of Highway 183, you are sure to notice a welcome greenery addition to the path. On March 2, Abbott Laboratories employees partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Urban Forestry Team to plant 21 trees, a mix of cedar elm,... - March 10, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Proceeds from New Pint Bottles to Benefit Shark Research
50 cents from each bottle sold will go to The Atlantic Shark Institute. - March 07, 2022 - Daytoon, Inc.
From Trenton House Publishing: Children's Picture Book Broaches Era's Racist Attitudes and Actions/John Muir and the National Parks
Conservationist John Muir is lauded as Father of the National Parks, but is that the whole story? Nine-year-old Sophia travels back in time with a prospector and his trusty mule to discover Muir's love for nature (especially California's Yosemite region). Sophia also learns about the era's attitudes and mistreatment towards Native Americans. A "Must read" - P. Reefer, Reedsy Discovery Reviews. Now at Amazon and select booksellers. More info/author contact at CasettaKids.com - March 07, 2022 - CasettaKids LLC
Energy Veteran John Gilbert Out of Retirement to Revolutionize the Energy Industry
John Gilbert is no stranger to the energy industry. Working more than four decades with energy firms like Chevron and Gulf Oil, Gilbert focused on implementing new technology poised to address future energy concerns. - March 04, 2022 - Clicks and Bricks Podcast
Blue Shark Vodka Debuts New Pint Bottle to Growing Collection
Blue Shark Vodka announces release of another unique bottle in their award-winning collection. - March 04, 2022 - Daytoon, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful to Host Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 2
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” our state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” the nation’s largest community improvement program. Irving’s event is scheduled for 9... - March 02, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
FigBytes and Toyota Tsusho Make Inroads on Sustainability Targets
Everybody wants to do their part to make the world a better place. That’s why FigBytes and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) are excited to announce their new collaboration. “FigBytes is committed to helping organizations use a data-driven approach to making their sustainability goals... - February 25, 2022 - FigBytes
Keep Irving Beautiful Brings Valentine’s Day Joy to Seniors Volunteers Write 643 Cards for Nursing Home Residents
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) followed their holiday card campaign with a similar project for Valentine’s Day. KIB invited community members to make or write cards for residents of local nursing homes. A total of 524 community members donated 643 cards. This represented 545 volunteer hours and... - February 23, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Fine Art Photography Project Traces Dutch Climate Change
Collaborative Night Photo Project Captures Haunting Beauty of Rural Friesland and Flevoland Provinces. - February 23, 2022 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography
Strategic Partnership Between Project Management Institute (PMI) and Green Project Management (GPM) to Advance Sustainability in Project Management
New partnership will focus on enabling project professionals and changemakers to integrate sustainability into every aspect of project planning and value delivery. - February 22, 2022 - GPM Global
SMART FLOW Now Manages Over 70 Billion Litres of Water
SMART FLOW, today, officially announced that they are now managing 70 billion litres of water annually for their customers. The SMART FLOW Intelligent water management technology is not only beneficial in financial terms but also driving sustainable goals for their clients. SMART FLOW’S... - February 22, 2022 - SMART FLOW
BDA Advises Pollination on US$50m Series B Capital Raise & Strategic Partnership with ANZ
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Pollination, has raised US$50m as part of an ongoing Series B capital raise, and has entered into a strategic partnership with ANZ, a top 50 global bank based in Australia, to drive the transition to net zero in Asia Pacific. BDA Partners was... - February 16, 2022 - BDA Partners Ltd
DPRA Awarded Multi-Year Contract with US EPA Region 1
5-year contract to provide RCRA Authorization Support Services to all six New England states and ten Tribal Nations. - February 16, 2022 - DPRA, Inc.
Cooper Appoints Jordan Smith as Vice President of Sustainability and Emerging Technologies
Cooper appointed Jordan Smith to the position of Vice President of Sustainability and Emerging Technologies. This new position will further Cooper’s efforts to develop products and services enabling customers to reduce their carbon footprint, minimizing environmental and safety risks while enhancing operational efficiency. - February 14, 2022 - Cooper Machinery Services
Waterway Advocates and 100+ Leaders Urge Officials to Launch Native Planting Initiative
Waterway Advocates, the lead organization in a native planting initiative garnering support from over 100 signatories urges The White House and President Biden to take bold action to meet the 30x30 goal. - February 10, 2022 - Waterway Advocates
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the first quarter of 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments... - February 09, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Attend a Free Love and Healing with the Beluga Whales Meditation Feb. 11 in Honor of Valentine's Day
World renowned spiritual teacher and healer of 49 years, Laurie Grant, also known as Maa Uri, is joining with Suzanne Steinert, Founder of the Beluga Whale Alliance to facilitate a Love and Heal the Belugas meditation and virtual event on Fri., Feb. 11 at 10:00 am Pacific time, in honor of upcoming Valentines day. - February 08, 2022 - SaveAnimalsFund.com
Bioplastics International Launches Water Soluble PVA Replacement for Plastics
Bioplastics International creates water soluble PVA products to replace plastics, to stop the plastic pollution of our oceans and beaches. - February 07, 2022 - Bioplastics International
Garrison™ Flood Control Launches New E-Commerce Site for Purchasing Commercial Grade Flood Barriers
Garrison Flood Control, an industry leading provider of unique flood barriers and water diversion products, launches a new online e-commerce platform to sell its line of flood control products. - February 02, 2022 - Garrison Flood Control Systems, LLC.
Global Music Superstar Damian Marley Makes Substantial Investment Into New Maple Holdings
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, the world renowned music artist, recipient of four Grammy Awards, and the youngest son of iconic reggae artist Bob Marley, has made a strategic investment into New Maple Holdings (“New Maple”) - the private parent company of CanWe Growers (a Canadian... - February 01, 2022 - New Maple Holdings
Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. Selected as New Technical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
A&WMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. has agreed to serve as the next Technical Editor-in-Chief (TEIC) of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA), one of the oldest (since 1951) peer-reviewed journals covering the fields of air quality and waste management. His appointment begins April 1. For the last 11 years, Dr. Collett has served as Professor and Department Head of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. - January 28, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
MassDOT Signs a "Letter of Intent" to Build a First-of-Its-Kind Highway Solar Photovoltaic Noise Barrier (PVNB) Project in Lexington, Massachusetts
Groundbreaking solar technology may change how citizens look at U.S. highways. - January 27, 2022 - Ko-Solar
WF&FSA Launches the Flower Movement
Floral Community-Based Initiative to Bring Collaboration and Unity. - January 26, 2022 - Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators
Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Cooper Partners with Camp Hope to Help Veterans with PTSD Find Hope and Healing
Cooper Machinery Services (Cooper) has entered a partnership with Camp Hope, a program of the PTSD Foundation of America that helps military veterans and their families suffering from the effects of combat-related post-traumatic stress. - January 24, 2022 - Cooper Machinery Services
KIB Partners with Cistercian for MLK Day Service Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) partnered with Cistercian Preparatory School for a Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day service project on Jan. 17 at the City of Irving Tree Farm. The City of Irving’s Urban Forestry Team guided the group of 81, which included students, teachers, and parents, to add... - January 21, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
ENTOUCH Expands Predictive Analytics Capabilities
New capabilities provide three-week insight into component failure. - January 20, 2022 - ENTOUCH
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years’ experience and over... - January 19, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Documentary Showcase Goes "To the Ends of the Earth" to Present the Impact of Extreme Energy
Scientology Network’s Documentary Showcase, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues, presents To the Ends of the Earth on January 28, 2022. Documentary Showcase airs... - January 19, 2022 - Scientology Media Productions