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3 Main Tips to Choose the Best Galapagos Expedition
When it comes to cruising the Galapagos Islands, one size does not necessarily fit all. While at first, a small, single-guided ship may seem the most appealing way to go, larger, multiple-guided ships actually offer distinct advantages for travelers looking to witness a myriad of natural wonders across one of the world’s most cherished wildlife destinations. Just ask the travel experts at Metropolitan Touring. - August 29, 2019 - Metropolitan Touring
North Florida Land Trust Adds Operations Manager to Its Staff
Genevieve Day has joined the nonprofit to assist the operations and development teams. - August 29, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Rancher, Logger, Author and Naturalist William E. Simpson II Disagrees with DOI's Plan of Burning America; Says It Adds to Mismanagement of Wild Horses
Is burning and deforesting America’s public lands a genuine solution for wildfire? Or is it something along the lines we saw in Brazil, where forests were destroyed to create more livestock grazing? - August 28, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty to Lead Real Estate Development Risk & Insurance Panel at 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (RT ECP), will lead the discussion on Real Estate Development Errors and Omissions Risks and Insurance at the 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be... - August 28, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management Launches Media Service
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) has certified over 16,000 hazardous materials and dangerous goods professionals in the last 35 years. Based on the extraordinary capabilities of these professionals, IHMM seeks to assist the news media with expert commentary any time a hazardous materials incident occurs. - August 23, 2019 - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ocean Advocates and Entrepreneurs Set Sail to Witness an Iceless Alaska
Sustainable Ocean Alliance brings forward solutions that will address the ocean’s biggest challenges. - August 21, 2019 - Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Locus Agricultural Solutions CEO to Present Revolutionary Soil "Probiotics" at the 2019 Ag Innovation Showcase
Expert Dr. Paul Zorner chosen to highlight treatment impact on maximizing crop productivity and carbon sequestration. - August 18, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
MAHOIR Innovation Consulting Launches Innovation Training Workshops, the First of Its Kind in Northeast Florida, to Teach Professionals the ABCs of Design Thinking
For the first time in Northeast Florida, an innovation training program is becoming available to the business professionals of all levels and all business sizes to teach them the fundamentals of Design Thinking. MAHOIR House of Innovation Research is launching a four-part training series on Sept. - August 16, 2019 - MAHOIR Inc.
Greenshine New Energy Saves Fortuna's Beautification Efforts While Providing a Robust New Lighting Solution
A New Solar Lighting System Has Improved the City in Amazing Ways - August 15, 2019 - Greenshine
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards Local Community Members, Groups Honored in Ten Categories
Keep Irving Beautiful’s (KIB) annual Mayor and KIB Awards event was held Aug. 5 in the First Baptist Church of Irving’s Fellowship Hall. The 124 guests were greeted and signed-in by volunteers Sandy Franco, Chuck Kirk, Elouise McMillian and Chandler Ude, while listening to the harp... - August 10, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Study Reveals Solution for Range War Between Wild Horses and Cattle Ranchers
5-year study reveals new insights and cites a plan to end the land use war between livestock interests and wild horses while reducing wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 09, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Christ the King School - Another East Bay Church Goes Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 148.5 kW DC solar system at Christ the King Catholic School in Pleasant Hill, CA. The system is designed to provide over 66.57% of their school’s annual electrical needs for the facilities. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy and protect the environment, reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and lower their carbon footprint. - August 09, 2019 - SolarCraft
Stein Tree Warns of Sudden Oak Death Potential in PA
Professional tree service company Stein Tree Service warns that the pathogen that causes the tree and plant disease known as sudden oak death has been found in rhododendron plants that were shipped to 28 states, including Pennsylvania. Residents should be wary, whether they have purchased these... - August 09, 2019 - Stein Tree Service
Guru Earns B Corporation® Certification
Demonstrating its commitment to people and planet, Guru joins esteemed roster of companies leveraging business as a force for good. - August 07, 2019 - Guru
Future Electronics Encourages Employees to Join Green Team in 2019
Future Electronics is encouraging employees to join the company’s Green Team in 2019. - July 31, 2019 - Future Electronics
True Green Enterprises is Named as a PepsiCo Partner in Quality, Innovations and Advocacy
True Green Enterprises is proud to be a Partner in PepsiCo's Quality, Innovation and Advocacy and commitment to Diversity and Sustainability. - July 30, 2019 - True Green Enterprises
Gantner Environment Provides Monitoring and Control for 130MW Solar Project in Belarus
www.gantner-environment.com - Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions is pleased to announce that the company was chosen as supplier for the complete monitoring system for the largest PV Power Plant in Belarus with a planned capacity of 130MW. The solar park in Cherikov district, located in the... - July 27, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH
Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations
During the High-Profile Political Forum on Sustainable Development Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations - July 23, 2019 - National Competitiveness Center (NCC)
Clearon Launches Disruptive Technology for Commercial Pools
Clearon Corp. (“Clearon”), a leading specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced today the launch of AquaFinesse Pool Tabs, an environmentally friendly biofilm removal technology. AquaFinesse Pool Tabs boasts not only cleaner, softer water... - July 22, 2019 - Clearon Corp.
Christ Church 516 Student Ministry Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth to Paint Structures at Trinity View Park
Students and adult sponsors from Christ Church’s 516 Student Ministry joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) at Trinity View Park on July 18 for a volunteer service project. After a safety speech and instructions, the group split into teams and took on the task of painting the concrete bases of... - July 21, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
High School Students Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth Craft No Sew Blankets
Three local high school students recently took a day from their summer break to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The students live in Irving and attend Coppell High School and Jack E. Singley Academy and gave a total of nine hours of service, making three no sew blankets, which will be... - July 18, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Splash: the Eco-Friendly Germ Exterminator; Clean Phone, Clean Hands – Cleaner Earth
SplashTech, LLC is pleased to introduce Splash, the most efficient and eco-friendly way to keep your hands and a phone germ-free. It’s also the easiest way to make your greasy touchscreen shine like brand new. Find it on Kickstarter... - July 18, 2019 - SplashTech, LLC
Blockchain Start-up RENBDO Ready to Launch Pre-ICO
Eco Smart Energies Ltd ( www.renbdo.io ) is pleased to reveal that the company is now ready to start the pre-ICO campaign for their upcoming project RENDBO or Renewable Energy Network Based on Decentralized Organization. The goal of this campaign is to secure funds for the installation of as many... - July 17, 2019 - Eco Smart Energies Ltd.
T-REX Trend Report: Fintech’s Ripple Effect on the Renewable Energy Market - Access a Complimentary Copy of the Full Report
Written for members of the investment community focused on energy efficient asset classes, this issue of the T-REX Trend Report uses Connecticut Green Bank’s landmark SHREC ABS deal to showcase how smart technology drives market transformation. - July 16, 2019 - T-REX
Ohio Businessman and Philanthropist Stephen Hightower Organizes and Partners with Kroger to Provide Vital Necessities for Tornado Victims
On May 28th, 2019 tornadoes ripped through the greater Dayton area leaving a trail of widespread damage. More than 60 homes were completely destroyed, not to mention over 60,000 residents left without electricity. Additionally, the storms caused catastrophic damage to the city’s water... - July 14, 2019 - Stephen L. Hightower
1,000 Fuel Cell Electric Heavy Vehicles for Cleaner Port Operations - Powered by Horizon
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has announced the signing of an MOU to supply 1,000 units of 100kW and higher automotive fuel cell systems for heavy duty trucks within three years, with the first units to be delivered in the second half of 2019. This represents one of the largest deployments of fuel... - July 11, 2019 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
North Florida Land Trust Says Little Bird Has Given Hope for a Big Vision in O2O Corridor
Red-cockaded woodpecker’s migration shows conservation project is reaching its goals to protect endangered species. - July 10, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Clearon Launches ClearControl® CMIT in the US Market
Clearon Corp. (“Clearon”), a leading specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced today the launch of ClearControl® CMIT 14% and 1.5% (5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, also known as CMIT), both industrial biocides. This most... - July 09, 2019 - Clearon Corp.
AAA Tree Service Keeping Long Island Safe from Strong Storms One Tree Removal at a Time
Leading tree removal services provider AAA Tree Service continues to help keep Long Island safe by removing dangerous trees after deadly storm hits Suffolk County areas. - July 05, 2019 - AAA Tree Service
Social Entrepreneur Haley Findlay Announces Partnership with Hospitality Brand Mantis Collection
Social Impact Tourism Will be Highlighted in a New Digital Series - July 04, 2019 - Haley Findlay
North Florida Land Trust is Urging Florida Cabinet Members to Save Fish Island
The community can contact the Florida Cabinet to ask for their support. - July 03, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Apex Companies, LLC Acquires HSE Consulting Business of Bureau Veritas
Forms One of the Largest, Private HSE Consultancies in United States - July 01, 2019 - Apex Companies, LLC
Door Opens for Rewilding America’s Wild Horses Via FY2020 Interior Appropriations Budget
Half a Decade of Research and Political Collaboration Yields New Vision on Wild Horse Management Via Rewilding - June 27, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
KIB, Emma’s House, Irving Elks Lodge, All Things Made New Collaborate; Group Makes No-Sew Blankets
The atmosphere at All Things Made New (ATMN) was lively on June 14, when Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff, summer campers and staff of Emma’s House, and members of the Irving Elks Lodge 2334 visited. The groups enjoyed fellowship and a pizza party. They also participated making... - June 27, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs and Ukrainian Teenagers Raise Issues of Sorting Garbage
"Book about Garbage" by Lucky Labs; Ukrainian schoolchildren tour Ukrainian cities - June 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Blue Shark Vodka Announces Inaugural Beach Sweep Event
Go Deeper! Teams and Individuals are welcome to participate. - June 20, 2019 - Daytoon, Inc.
Growing Nashville: Church of Scientology Celebrates World Environment Day
The Church of Scientology, in partnership with the Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, observed World Environment Day with an event called Growing Nashville. - June 20, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
BPM Partners with Local Schools for Earth Day Clean Up
Students from area schools will join together to recognize Earth Day by picking up trash, litter and garbage to make area communities cleaner. For the past eight years, BPM has donated garbage bags and gloves for area students. Schools and organizations which have volunteered to clean up... - June 19, 2019 - BPM Inc. A Specialty Paper Mill
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Group; Conducts Cleanup at City of Irving’s Running Bear Park June 8
Members of Irving’s Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collected 1,300 pounds of trash and recyclables at the City of Irving’s Running Bear Park on June 8. The group of 18 adults and 11 youth completed 87 service hours during the cleanup. The group’s... - June 19, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Flexco Introduces Revolutionary Reformulation for TUFLEX® Sports Flooring
The Industry’s Only “Red List Free,” 100% Recyclable Sports Flooring Product - June 14, 2019 - Roppe Holding Company
Cyber Security Mogul & Entrepreneur Seeks Thunder Bay Riding’s Liberal Party Nomination
In today’s digital world so often fraught with threats to our identity, security and bottom line, there couldn’t be a more urgent time to prioritize cyber security in our public policy. Thunder Bay native, David Bruno, knows this better than anyone. Bruno has officially announced his... - June 13, 2019 - Secure Swiss Data
Registration Opens for SMi’s 12th Annual Energy from Waste Conference
SMi reports: SMi Group are proud to announce that registration has opened for the 12th Annual Energy from Waste conference, taking place on 3rd - 4th December in London. - June 13, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Watch WWF's Longest Livestreaming Ever, Created by NOSSA
WWF and NOSSA created a 450 years long livestream to show how long a bottle takes to decompose. - June 13, 2019 - NOSSA - Agência de Comunicação
Pronouncement in El Salvador Deems Forests to be Living Entities
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a pronouncement deeming that “forests are living entities.” The pronouncement also states that each person must commit to caring for, preserving, and respecting forests and to promoting concrete... - June 07, 2019 - Earth Law Center
New York Long Island Tree Service is Fully Equipped and Prepared for Emergency Tree Removal When Strong Winds Take Down Trees This Year 2019
The company has the crew fully loaded and ready to remove trees from the road when wind storms knock them down and cause problems for residents. - June 04, 2019 - New York Long Island Tree Service
It Just Got Easier to Meal Plan and Reduce Food Waste! Ends + Stems New Web App Launches Today
Chef Alison Mountford’s popular, eco-friendly meal planning service Ends+Stems proudly announces today the launch of its first ever web app, available on any device at endsandstems.com. Chef Alison, formally of Square Meals and Munchery, empowers users with delicious meal plans and instant grocery lists all designed to reduce food waste while making cooking approachable and fun. Save money, time and help the environment with Ends+Stems. - June 04, 2019 - Ends+Stems
Centennial Woods, LLC Celebrates 20 Years in Business with a Brand Update
Centennial Woods, LLC is rolling out a new look for their company in celebration of their 20th year in business. “After 20 years of serving our clients, customers, and team members, we took a look back over our history. We decided it was time to update and upgrade our logo to reflect the... - June 03, 2019 - Centennial Woods LLC
We are Guarding Earth Through Sport (We are GETS)
Defending our planet is not a sport for viewership, it's about active involvement. - May 31, 2019 - We are GETS
Keep Irving Beautiful Welcomes Connectrac Employee Volunteers Beautify Trinity View Park
Employees from Connectrac, a Dallas-based company that develops and provides wireway systems and accessories, recently enjoyed a day off in order to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The group gathered at Trinity View Park on the morning of May 24, ready to work with KIB and City of... - May 31, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Vizient Employee Volunteers Partner with KIB for Beautification Project Benefits Irving Family Advocacy Center
The Irving Family Advocacy Center has a fresh look, thanks to the efforts of a team of employee volunteers from Vizient, Inc., and Keep Irving Beautiful. On Thursday, May 16, seventeen Vizient team members, joined by a North Lake College Service Learning student and an additional KIB volunteer, met... - May 30, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful