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Local Activist Accepted to Attend the UN Youth Climate Summit in New York

Local community member, Arushi Aggarwal was recently accepted to attend the first ever UN Youth Climate Summit in New York City on Saturday, September 21. The historic event will be a platform for young leaders who are driving climate action to showcase their solutions at the United Nations, and to... - September 17, 2019 - Unknown16

15th Annual World Rivers Day Set for September 22nd - World Rivers Day Celebrates the Values of Rivers, Increases Awareness, and Encourages River Conservation

World Rivers Day 2019, set for September 22 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 16, 2019 - World Rivers Day

Could You Live in 400 Square Feet or Less? Expo Offers Public Chance to Tour Tiny Homes

The City of San Luis Obispo approved tiny homes on wheels in March 2019 for qualifying backyards to help address high housing costs for residents. A tiny house and net zero expo in October gives the public the chance to tour tiny homes on wheels from several builders and attend presentations on tiny house and green living topics. - September 16, 2019 - SmartShare Housing Solutions

BioNutraTech Launches New Brand While Relocating Back to Ohio Roots

BioNutraTech is changing things up after 25 years in business. This month, they launched their new brand and relocated to Ohio. After building her company in Texas, CEO and company president Sandra Hruza wanted a fresh new look for her brand as she planned out the move to the state where she grew... - September 15, 2019 - BioNutraTech

Mississippi Forestry Commission Says No to Using Fire for Food Plot Preparation

Food plot preparation: fire is not the answer. - September 15, 2019 - Mississippi Forestry Commission

Papros Demonstrates That Blockchain Turns the Table on Traditional Risk Evaluations for the Supply Chain

Papros, the company behind the popular supply chain offering MRPRO(TM), demonstrated verifiably that current risk evaluations in supply chain fall short when not configuring blockchain as a factor in supply chain risk evaluations. By mitigating risk dramatically, blockchain empowers the supply chain across all sizes of companies. Small companies are particularly empowered because of this risk mitigation. - September 12, 2019 - Papros Inc.

Body Benefit Blankets is One of the First to Use Far Infra-Red (FIR) Rays Technology Inside Their Weighted Blankets

BB Weighted Blankets & Pads launched to improve health and wellness via a holistic approach. The health benefits of their products come from far infrared rays-FIR which stimulates body’s own healing power. With weight and FIR effect, serotonin and melatonin levels increase and leads to better sleep and relaxation. BB Weighted Blankets & Pads can diminish the wireless signals of mobile devices. Kid's BB weighted blankets can be used to protect the children, and improve their health. - September 11, 2019 - BB Weighted Blankets and Pads

Apex Companies Welcomes Darwin Nelson as New COO

Former Tetra Tech Business Unit President Joins Apex. - September 10, 2019 - Apex Companies, LLC

North Florida Land Trust’s O2O Project Chosen for Landscape Conservation Catalyst Fund Grant Award

Nonprofit will receive $25,000 over the next two years. - September 08, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust

Port of Fernandina Positioned to Speed Aid to Bahamas

Unscathed Northeast Florida's Port of Fernandina in excellent shape to help get relief supplies to Bahamas. - September 06, 2019 - Port of Fernandina

Gantner Environment Introduces Sales and Service Partner in Thailand

Today, Gantner Instruments is pleased to announce that Logic Power Co., Ltd. will support them as a sales and service partner in Thailand. “Gantner Instruments is, for more than 3 years, together with Victor Boonyasnguan from Logic Power Co., Ltd., supporting them with industrial Solar and... - September 06, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH

Mississippi Forestry Commission Prepares Public for Fall Wildfire Season

Fire is one of the most destructive forces on the planet. Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in forests and other wildlands. - September 06, 2019 - Mississippi Forestry Commission

1000 Mermaids Project Adds to Palm Beach County's Cache of Artificial Reefs with Deployment of 18 Sculptures

The 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project is a public eco-art installation created in partnership with Reef Cells that serves as an underwater eco-friendly destination for eco-tourism and coral growth. - September 04, 2019 - 1000 Mermaids Project

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Merrimak Capital Company; Novato Business Leader Goes Solar, Lowers Operating Costs & Carbon Footprint

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 52.2 kW DC solar system at Merrimak Capital Company LLC in Novato, CA. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy, reduce their carbon footprint and lower their operating costs by over $1,400 every month. - September 04, 2019 - SolarCraft

AAA Tree Service Gets Long Island Ready for the 2019 Hurricane Season

Leading provider of tree services and landscaping, AAA Tree Service, gets prepared for the hurricane season in New York with a wide range of emergency tree removal services. - September 02, 2019 - AAA Tree Service

KIB Seeks Volunteers for 28th Annual Trash Bash Event to be Held at T.W. Richardson Grove Park Sept. 28

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites community volunteers of all ages to attend the 28th annual Trash Bash for a morning of community service, food, and fun. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 28 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will meet at... - September 01, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful

Keep Irving Beautiful Honored by STAR-North Texas Awards Luncheon Held Aug. 15

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was recently recognized by the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) North Texas Chapter with Honorable Mention in the “Outstanding Environmental Public Education and Outreach Program” category. KIB board members and staff attended the awards luncheon,... - August 30, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful

Arizona Publisher Has New Book Featured on Major Magazine Cover

An Arizona-based book from The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group is one of only a handful of titles from Independent Publishers to appear on the September 2019, cover of “Publishers Weekly” magazine. - August 29, 2019 - The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group LLC

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