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Live Online Proctoring Coming for All NABCEP Exams
Due to concerns about the COVID-19 emergency and the need to reduce our exposure to viral threats, NABCEP decided to offer all Board Certification and Associate level exams through live online proctoring (LOP). You will soon be able to take NABCEP Board Certification and Associate credential exams from the comfort and safety of your own home. - April 01, 2020 - North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Leading California University Finds 78 Percent Reduction in Livestock Methane Emissions with Direct-Fed Microbials from Locus Fermentation Solutions
These highly effective, inexpensive and stable microbes can have a major impact on reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is rising and threatens the chance to avoid catastrophic climate change. Locus Fermentation Solutions identified the organisms and is six months away from commercializing and scaling a patented, scalable direct-fed microbial solution that can be easily added to livestock feed. - March 26, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Keep Irving Beautiful Mascots Visit Irving’s Heritage Senior Center
On March 7, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) mascots Kirby the Toucan, Buddy the Blue Bag and Litterbug visited Irving’s Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St. The mascot trio performed an educational skit about the benefits of recycling and taking care of our environment. The Heritage... - March 13, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery - Celebrated Healdsburg Winery Toasts Energy Savings
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 193.2 kW DC solar electric system at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg, CA. This large solar power system demonstrates Gary Farrell’s commitment to reduce their energy consumption and enhance the social and environmental sustainability of its operations. Also looking to reduce operating costs, installing solar power will save them, on average, $64,000. - March 12, 2020 - SolarCraft
American Trenchless Sponsors Plumbing Continuing Education Class
American Trenchless Technologies, Chicagoland’s leading trenchless sewer repair company, announces its sponsorship of a plumbing continuing education course led by George Swietczak. The CE class is hosted by Chicago Water & Fire Restoration and to be offered at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace on March 13, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - March 12, 2020 - Trenchless Innovation
HealthLynked Corp. Tracks Worldwide Spread of Corona Virus and Keeps Users Informed with Novel Interactive App
HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK), a global healthcare network focused on care management of its members and a provider of healthcare technologies that connects doctors, patients and medical data, today announced that is has developed technology to help track the spread of COVID-19 with its patient... - March 11, 2020 - HealthLynked Corp.
UPS Employees Update Paint at Irving’s Senter Park Recreation Center
Employees from the United Parcel Service (UPS) Red River District partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) to add a fresh coat of paint inside the Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Road. The group of nine volunteers spent a total of 31.5 service hours painting columns, a wall in the... - March 08, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Book Challenging Readers to Decide if Scientists Are in Denial Will be Free March 7 Though 11
Based on the fundamental principle of traditional science, consciousness and intelligence could not have existed until evolution produced a brain and cannot exist without one. A new book reveals credible evidence that indicates otherwise, suggesting western science needs to be updated. - March 07, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
A Revolutionary All-Natural and Organic Skincare Company Called Joovani Hits the Market
A lot of women put products on their body that contain toxic chemicals that can potentially do harm to their skin. In-fact the average person puts 515 synthetic chemicals to their skin every day. Chemicals like paraben, phthalates, borates and synthetic fragrances. - March 06, 2020 - Joovani
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Chatham, Virginia
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Leasburg, North Carolina
Those curious about hemp as a crop are invited to attend. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Allied Industry Partners Enter Into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) During Annual Meeting & Exposition for Indoor Air Quality
The Indoor Air Quality Association enters into a partnership agreement with six other industry organizations - the first of its kind for the industry. - March 05, 2020 - Indoor Air Quality Association
Hempton Farms to Host Free Missouri Hemp Summit
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 02, 2020 - Hempton Farms
America's Top Coolsculpting Clinic in Las Vegas Secret Body Medical Spa, Now Offers Virus & Bacteria Free Air with Vollara's ActivePure Technology
Vollara’s ActivePure technology is proven in university studies done at Kansas State University, for Vollara (Ecoquest at the time), shows that this technology has a 99.9% kill rate for bacteria and viruses. With the flu virus on the rise and the Corona virus spreading Secret Body Medical Spa is happy to ensure healthier air while you are at their Spa. "We want our patients and employees to know they can breathe in clean uncontaminated air at Secret Body Medical Spa," says Kate Robertson. - March 02, 2020 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
North Florida Land Trust and Weyerhaeuser Are Working to Preserve 50,000 Acres Within the O2O Corridor
The private timberland company has offered to sell a conservation easement within this critical wildlife corridor. - March 01, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Hempton Farms Finds the Future of Hemp in Its Past
Between the update to the legality, and the boom of the CBD industry, farming hemp is, once again, on the rise. As experienced American farmers, the group of gentlemen behind Hempton Farms have been watching the industry boom with discerning eyes. - February 29, 2020 - Hempton Farms
CloserStill Media Launches Green World Asia, a Sustainability-Focused Platform for Business
Award-winning global exhibition and conference organiser extends its portfolio into sustainable business solutions. - February 29, 2020 - Green World Asia
Simply Organic Beauty Launches Self Love Box to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Beauty Salons
Simply Organic Beauty has partnered with non-profit movement To Write Love On Her Arms to spark thoughtful conversation and awareness around mental health in beauty salons through the launch of their new Self Love Charity Box. Hair Stylists get the reputation of being therapists -- even jokingly... - February 27, 2020 - Simply Organic Beauty
Whole Foods Market Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful Beautification Project at Senter East
Employee volunteers from the Irving Whole Foods Market joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a beautification project Feb. 20. Joined by a student from the North Lake College Service Learning program, the group painted the hallway and kitchen of the Senter East Community Building, giving sixteen... - February 26, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
PrintPlast Announces PVC Free Hotel Key Cards for Sustainable Hotels
Smart & Contactless Card Production Firm PrintPlast Announces Eco Friendly Hotel Key Cards - February 23, 2020 - PrintPlast
The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Hydrogen on Demand from Cheap Scrap Metals
Catalytic chemistry has been used to create a new catalyst that efficiently splits water and releases pure hydrogen for use as a fuel. - February 10, 2020 - Phillips Company
Theory House Launches Sustainability Marketing Services for Retailers and Brands
Theory House FWD guides the transformation of corporate sustainability initiatives into retail campaigns that resonate with a new generation of socially responsible consumers. - February 10, 2020 - Theory House
37.5® Technology Announces New Biodegradable Offering
New additive aids end-of-life garment biodegradation. - February 09, 2020 - Cocona, Inc. - 37.5 Technology
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Volunteer Opportunity at Emerge 2020 Conference Volunteers from Religious Conference Management Association Craft No-Sew Blankets
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted a volunteer opportunity during the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) Feb. 4 at the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. During the RCMA Emerge 2020 conference, KIB partnered with the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau to assist... - February 09, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired More Than 575 Acres of Conservation Land in Clay County
The nonprofit partnered with the St. Johns River Water Management District on this project. - February 07, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Live Sympli Offers Alternative to Traditional Furniture Rental or Buy Models
Live Sympli Offers Sustainability Through Charitable Donations. - February 04, 2020 - Live Sympli
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff discussed recycling and public cleaning Jan. 24 at the Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St. KIB staff gave guests recycling gifts to use at home that included reusable shopping bags, blue recycling bags, recycled books, jar grippers made from recycled... - February 01, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sustainable Duo's Viral Futuristic February Campaign Challenges You to Collect Your Waste for a Month
The 4th annual Futuristic February, a global online challenge that gets people to collect all their trash for one month, will be hosted by the eco-influencer couple Sustainable Duo, Carly Bergman and Brenden Fitzgerald, starting February 1. The goal is to get people to realize how much waste they... - January 31, 2020 - Sustainable Duo
Environmental Affairs, LLC, Announces New Location in Lake Orion Amid Team Expansion
Environmental Affairs, LLC, is proud to announce two new developments starting in 2020. - January 31, 2020 - Environmental Affairs, LLC
KRRI to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train, Powered by Horizon
KRRI will unveil their next-generation hydrogen powered electric trains using the latest Horizon PEM Fuel Cell systems. - January 23, 2020 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
RVE.SOL Accelerates Solar Minigrid Scaleup Plans After Signing Deals with Acumen and Vulcan Inc.
The patented KUDURA multi-utility approach from RVE.SOL is a unique opportunity to shift the African decentralized energy market and impact rural development in ways that simple energy access cannot. - January 23, 2020 - RVE.SOL
ZPower Releases Breakthrough Solar Panel That Works at Night
New Solar Technology produces electricity 24-7 with more than double the power. - January 23, 2020 - ZPower
Keep Irving Beautiful, Shake Shack Volunteers Held Beautification Project
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was designated as a national day of service in 1994, inspiring people to make a difference in the community. That was the case with employee volunteers from Shake Shack, one of the new additions to Irving’s restaurant landscape, which partnered with Keep... - January 23, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
SOLAREUM Inc. Introduces SOLAREUM HOME & RENEWABLES
On January 20, 2020, SOLAREUM Inc. announced the company has rolled up the "KEO Smart Home" and "America Green Solar (AGS)" brands into a new portfolio called SOLAREUM HOME & RENEWABLES. SOLAREUM HOME & RENEWABLES (SHR) is the unique combination of SOLAREUM SMARTHOME and... - January 21, 2020 - SOLAREUM
Keep Irving Beautiful, College Students, Host Beautification Project; Volunteers Paint Senter East Building
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and North Lake College volunteers completed a beautification project Jan. 10 at the Senter East Building, 228 Chamberlain St. Six volunteers painted the building that will used for a variety of recreational activities throughout the year. The City of Irving’s... - January 18, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Dance Company "LSL Dance Co" Promises Sustainability Through Creativity by Empowering Dancers to "Put Their Foot Down" on Environment Issues via Dance, Fashion & Art
The Tainted Nature movement has manifested through a 2020 Spring-Summer Dancewear collection which explores the malpractices of modern society and polluting practices that have tainted nature. This collection is also a stage of transformation for LSL as a brand as it begins its transition to more sustainable & ethical practices. - January 16, 2020 - LSL Dance Co
Street Art in Madrid for UN Climate Conference to Inspire the World to Act on Sustainability Goals
Two new street art murals emerge in Madrid as world governments continue to deliberate the Paris Agreement during the longest UN Climate Conference on record in the past 25 years. - January 15, 2020 - Greenpoint Innovations
North Florida Land Trust Has Helped Save Thousands of Acres of Land from Development in Putnam County
A conservation easement on Wetland Preserve has been purchased through funding from the Florida Forever program. - January 11, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Aleksander Soriano Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Aleksander Soriano as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He works alongside the company’s senior executives to provide agents, brokers and their clients nationwide with expert account management and policy... - January 09, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Extension Master Gardener Program in Wake County Celebrates 40 Years of Service
The Wake County Extension Master Gardener program celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019. The year-long merriment included a variety of unique and special events - featuring nationally renowned speakers, charter members, and extraordinary volunteer talents that extend beyond the landscape. The... - December 21, 2019 - Wake County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
One for One Brand, For the Grainer Good®, Announces Partnership with United Food Bank to Help End Hunger in Arizona
For the Grainer Good® the one for one give-back arm of Scottsdale-based Northerly Farms, recently announced their partnership with United Food Bank. Through an innovative climb-and-give program, Northerly’s CEO, Clayton B. R. Wolfe, is set to donate over 142,000 servings of food to hunger... - December 19, 2019 - For the Grainer Good
Keep Irving Beautiful, Calvary Church Partner for Beautification Project Volunteers Plant Trees at Sam Houston Trail
Those who were walking dogs, riding bicycles or hiking at Sam Houston Trail on Dec. 14 likely noticed peculiar activity at the meadow: an enthusiastic group of volunteers, who were planting trees under the guidance of the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department. Members of the Calvary Church... - December 19, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lanner Announces Zero Waste Sponsorship for Free Geek Toronto in Effort to Show Its Deep Commitment to Technology Recycling
Industrial and telecom hardware appliance manufacturer Lanner has become a sponsor of the Toronto based non-profit social enterprise, Free Geek Toronto, as part of its mission to promote socially responsible business behaviors in the society. - December 17, 2019 - Lanner America
HARVEY’S Pest Control Provides Top Tips to Prevent Bugs from Spoiling the Holiday Season
Since 1974, HARVEY’S Pest Control has provided local service in Los Angeles and professional grade pest control supplies nationwide. Their slogan is, "The science behind the pest that’s bugging our customers." (www.harveyspestcontrol.com) Helping people solve their problems... - December 14, 2019 - HARVEY'S Pest Control
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Petaluma Public Storage - North Bay Storage Facility Goes Solar and Saves on Energy Bills
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of an 85 kW DC solar system at Petaluma Public Storage in Petaluma, CA. This new photovoltaic solar system will save them over $25,500 annually on utility bills, powering their facility with clean, renewable solar electricity for decades to come. - December 13, 2019 - SolarCraft
North Florida Land Trust Has Conserved Hundreds of Acres Surrounding Camp Blanding
The acquisition was made possible through a partnership with Camp Blanding and the Clay County Development Authority. - December 13, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
The MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge Was Named in Lonely Planet’s Top 5 World's Best Eco Resorts and Has Been Described as the Only Genuinely Eco-Friendly Dive Resort in the World
Lonely Planet has published its 2019 Top 5 world’s best eco resorts list and the MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge made it to the top, after 18 months of operations. The MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge has also been mentioned as "the only genuinely eco-friendly dive resort in the world" by Lonely... - December 08, 2019 - MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Land That Expands the Trail Ridge Preserve in Clay County
The property is located within a wildlife corridor and near Camp Blanding. - December 08, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Auto Driveaway Acquires a Majority Interest in Sparkle Mobile LLC
Partnering with mobile, eco-friendly, waterless car wash and detailing services - December 06, 2019 - Auto Driveaway