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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
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Has Released a Book on Ecology Written by Ukrainian Children
A book about garbage was presented at the largest exhibition in Ukraine – Book Arsenal 2019. - May 27, 2019 - Lucky Labs
North Florida Land Trust’s Stewardship Director Makes Educational Advancements in Natural Resources
Elizabeth Guthrie will be entering the University of Florida’s Natural Resources Leadership Institute. - May 25, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Church of Scientology to Host Growing Nashville Environment Day Festival
The Church of Scientology in partnership with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is observing World Environment Day with a festival for the environment, called Growing Nashville. - May 25, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
Going Up! Servset Elevator Inc. is Moving with the Industry
While most people don’t give it a second thought when the elevator doors open up, it’s something that’s on Patrick McBride’s mind every single day. He’s the President of Servset Elevator Inc. (Servset) in Sacramento, a specialty contractor providing installation of modular elevators, elevator environmental services and elevator interiors and sill refurbishing. - May 24, 2019 - Servset
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Systems at Holy Spirit Church & School - East Bay Church & School Go 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 68.6 kW DC solar system at Holy Spirit Church and an 89.6 kW DC solar system on the adjoining Holy Spirit School in Fremont, CA. - May 24, 2019 - SolarCraft
Horizon Fuel Cell Announces Breakthrough in Automotive Fuel Cells
Ultra-thin bipolar plates from Horizon deliver high power density, and offer exciting cost-reduction potential in PEM fuel cells. - May 24, 2019 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
Lampkin Foundation Calls for Volunteers for June 1 Tree Planting Event
Join D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation volunteers and its community partners as it holds its second neighborhood tree planting event Saturday, June 1, 2019. This year’s event will take place at Ontario’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Grove and D St. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in lending a hand can drop in anytime that morning. - May 23, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Publisher Confirmed for First Earth Law Legal Textbook
Today, Earth Law Center finalized a contract with Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, U.S., of the famed “red and black” Aspen Casebook Series, to publish the first ever law school textbook on Earth Law, including the Rights of Nature movement, entitled "Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law." - May 23, 2019 - Earth Law Center
JDGerdeman’s “Practical Gated Community Gate Process” Helps Owners Secure Property
JDGerdeman developed this document to help gated community owners and committee members assess the security of their community. JDGerdeman understands that professional security and civilian owners can gain from using this tool. JDGerdeman thinks that civilian owners and their community committees need something to bridge the gap from daily jobs and part time security duties. JDGerdeman develops security concepts and security assessments tools using over eight years of experience. - May 22, 2019 - JDGerdeman
Cheshire Organic Beauty Company LJ Natural Announce Their Commitment to be Carbon Neutral
LJ Natural offer organic beauty products. They have raised the bar with their new claim to be an official carbon neutral Company. - May 20, 2019 - LJ Natural
Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions Successfully Finished the 2019 Intersolar Munich
Leading global PV monitoring supplier, Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions will present at Intersolar Exhibition in Munich its high-tech engineering "Made in Germany" monitoring solutions for utility scale PV Power Plants. The Gantner hardware portfolio includes string monitoring... - May 19, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH
Kazoo Magazine, an Award-Winning Girls Magazine, Saves the Planet with “The Great Green Issue,” Coming Summer 2019
A new study shows that our daughters—and not our politicians or even scientists—are the most powerful messengers on climate change. Kids can change their parents' minds about climate change—with daughters having the strongest influence over conservative fathers. Award-winning Kazoo magazine helps to inspire that change with their latest, "The Great Green Issue." Editor-in-Chief Erin Bried can speak on why that is, what girls can teach their parents and what that means for our planet’s future. - May 18, 2019 - Kazoo magazine
Brimrose Spectrometer Selected by NASA for Planned Moon Mission
Brimrose has been selected to provide a new spectrometer for a NASA payload as part of the agency’s efforts to send new science and technology demonstrations to the surface of the Moon. The instrument is to be located on a commercial Moon lander to identify water and hydroxyl and their... - May 13, 2019 - Brimrose
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
UK’s Specialist Domestic Energy Efficiency Event Comes to Suffolk This May, as UK and County Council Declare Climate Emergency
Last week the Committee on Climate Change report advocated a zero-carbon by 2050 target for the UK, and the UK became the first country to declare a Climate Emergency. And in March, Suffolk County Council also declared a Climate Emergency. On 23rd May, Suffolk Climate Change Partnership hosts the... - May 10, 2019 - Cogent Events
GoodWork Coworking Launches Campaign to Promote Good Business Through Solar Powered Community
GoodWork coworking has launched a multimedia campaign to promote responsible, triple bottom line business using the power of solar. This impact-focused coworking space in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, has a founding principle to engage businesses in education and guidance for sustainable, future-focused practices. - May 02, 2019 - Good Coworking LLC
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is asking for nominations for the 2019 Mayor and KIB Annual Awards. The awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making Irving a better place to live, work, play or visit. KIB will recognize these... - May 02, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful; 85 Texas Communities Honored by Statewide Nonprofit Organization
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement nonprofit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate. This designation is granted to 85 of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the highest... - May 01, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business and marketing efforts in addition to providing brokers,... - April 30, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SpringWell Water on a Mission to Tackle America’s Water Contamination Issues, One Home at a Time
SpringWell Water, a company that specializes in water filtration and softening systems, is doing their part to combat the ongoing drinking-water problems that are plaguing homes and communities in America today. Water contamination in the United States goes far beyond Flint, Michigan. In fact,... - April 29, 2019 - SpringWell Water
Acosta, Mosaic Employee Volunteers Hold Annual Service Day with KIB Group Paints at Running Bear Park
Employee volunteers from Mosaic Sales Solutions and Acosta Sales and Marketing recently participated with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) in a service project to clean Irving’s Running Bear Park. Thanks to the team’s effort, the park is now brighter and more inviting. The project was part... - April 26, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Photographer Don Mammoser Launches Special Yacht-Based Photography Tour to the Galapagos Islands
This special photo tour will allow clients to experience the incomparable Galapagos islands aboard a chartered yacht with a crew of 8 including licensed naturalist and professional photographer to help you get the most out of your time in this World Heritage site. Cruise between islands, be surrounded by wildlife and new friends, eat and drink well and photograph it all. - April 25, 2019 - Don Mammoser Photo
Lafferty Communities is Helping to Rebuild Sonoma County
Since the fires, homebuilder Lafferty Communities has been busy rebuilding homes and communities across Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, Lafferty Communities has been building quality homes throughout Northern California, and now, they are using their deep experience to help Sonoma County... - April 24, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
Pro Grain Equipment Announces New Partnership
Pro Grain Equipment Partners with Price Bros. Equipment to Serve Midwestern United States Farmers. - April 24, 2019 - Pro Grain Equipment
New Inter-University Research Collaborative Dedicated to Climate Change and Sport, Called The Sport Ecology Group, Announces Its Official Launch: Earth Day 2019
Earth Day 2019 on April 22 marks the debut of the Sport Ecology Group, eight sport scholars from around the country that have formed a research collaborative and public education forum for sport and the natural environment. - April 22, 2019 - Sport Ecology Group
QUWF Commissions Bear and Son Cutlery for Its "10th Anniversary Commemorative Knife"
As a leading conservation organization, QUWF celebrates its 10th year with a commemorative knife, made in the U.S.A. by American craftsman and American materials. - April 17, 2019 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson to Host a Free Electronics Event for Earth Day
Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson is doing their part to help the Earth. Join the Harley-Davidson dealership for this free event. - April 16, 2019 - Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson
ACEC New York Presents 52nd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards; Arup Wins Top Award for The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center
On Saturday, April 13, 700 consulting engineers and clients attended the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York’s (ACEC New York) 52nd annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the New York Midtown Hilton. Awards were presented to 130 ACEC New York member projects in the... - April 15, 2019 - ACEC New York
Keep Tahoe Blue's 2nd Bi-Annual Basin Blitz Shows Promising Results
Results of this year’s spring Basin Blitz show that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) stormwater infrastructure improvement project at Highway 50 and River Drive (Caltrans installed a Delaware Sand Filter at the site in summer 2018) significantly reduced the amount of fine sediment flowing into the Upper Truckee River and ultimately ending up in Lake Tahoe. - April 15, 2019 - League to Save Lake Tahoe
Purple Lotus Productions Invites You to Celebrate Earth Day at the Embracing Your Journey Expo, the Leading Holistic, Wellness and Metaphysical Event in Phoenix
Embrace Earth Day 2019 at the Embracing Your Journey Expo Sunday, April 28th. Come and explore ways to reduce your impact on Mother Earth and live a greener, healthier life. Enjoy family friendly free activities all day, 8 free lectures and a free gift for the first 100 attendees. Raffle prizes are given away every hour. Located centrally just off Route 51 at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort Convention Center 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020. - April 11, 2019 - Purple Lotus Productions
Javelin Agency Teamed Up with Keep Irving Beautiful for Giving Day Volunteers Clear Debris, Collect Litter at Bird’s Fort Trail
The Irving-based Javelin Agency recently worked with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for the second year as part of its Giving Day 2019 event. Employee volunteers worked with a variety of local nonprofit agencies on April 4 for a day of community service. KIB’s group of twelve met at Bird’s... - April 11, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
DynaGrace Enterprises Awarded the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services
DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB, professional services company has been awarded the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services Schedule Contract. The first women-owned firm in Utah to be a vendor on that prestigious GSA schedule. DynaGrace Enterprises helps people breathe cleaner air by providing products and services for monitoring respirable dust particles and visible emissions. - April 10, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Las Brisas Neighborhood Association Participates with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Conducted Cleanup Project
Residents of the Las Brisas Hills Condominiums recently joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a neighborhood cleanup project. During the two-day cleaning period - March 29 and 30, a total of 18 volunteers provided 78 service hours and collected approximately 600 pounds of trash from the... - April 10, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Innovative New Cushion Covers Transform Outdoor Furniture, Saving Money and the Environment
New product offers innovative consumer solution for faded, stained, or outdated patio & pool furniture, featuring a line of brilliant designs that custom-fit over old cushions to look like new – saving money, time, and reducing waste while helping protect the environment from toxic synthetic cushion materials. - April 09, 2019 - Fig Leaf Cushion Covers
CyberCrunch Announces Contest for Students in Celebration of Earth Day
Winners of the #CyberCrunchRecycling social media contest will receive $1,000. - April 09, 2019 - CyberCrunch
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at St. Anne Church - East Bay Church One of Many to Go 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 133 kW DC solar system at St. Anne Catholic Church in Byron, CA. The system is designed to provide over 90% of their annual electrical needs for the church facilities. St. Anne is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - April 09, 2019 - SolarCraft
BASF & AAR OEM Solutions to Jointly Protect Aircraft Passengers & Crew from Ozone Levels & Improve Cabin Air Quality
BASF and AAR signed an agreement to serve the aircraft ozone and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) converter market — providing improved airplane cabin air quality and healthier conditions for passengers and crew. BASF selected AAR, an independent provider of global aviation aftermarket... - April 08, 2019 - BASF
Solar Plants Wins "Solar PV Installer of the Year" at the Wales Energy Efficiency Awards
A family-run solar panel installation company from South Wales has been voted Solar PV installer of the Year 2019 at the Welsh Energy Efficiency Awards, for the third time running. Solar Plants, an innovative company from Port Talbot, supply solar and other renewable energy systems to homeowners... - April 04, 2019 - Solar Plants
GoReusable Cups Now Plant Trees
Eco cup brand GoReusable.Org launches "THIS CUP PLANTS ONE TREE" cup in partnership with the National Forest Foundation. Eco cup brand GoReusable.Org has just taken the sustainability of its products a step further by signing a deal with US charity National Forest Foundation (NFF). The packaging of their next batch of cups will be labelled, "THIS CUPS PLANTS ONE TREE," because for each cup purchased, a tree will be planted in an area of degraded forest. - April 04, 2019 - GoReusable
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast
The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry
Menlo Group Negotiates Lease for Elevation Solar
Elevation Solar, a premier solar and smart energy company, will relocate its headquarters to Chandler, Ariz. - April 02, 2019 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Tomorrow Energy Nominated for "Retail Energy Provider of the Year Award," Citing Leadership in the Retail Energy Industry by EMC
More than 600 attendees from all over the country are looking forward to hearing over 50 panelists and speakers. The conference will be the largest gathering of retail energy professionals in North America - April 01, 2019 - Tomorrow Energy
My Custom Tailor & Bespoke Custom Suits and Shirts for Men and Women Stands Apart in Their Commitment to Equality and Environmental Conservation
My Custom Tailor's mission is to provide a custom tailoring alternative to ill-fitting, off-the-rack clothing for men and women. Company Motto: Provide excellent quality, superior customer service, expert workmanship, and great value. - April 01, 2019 - My Custom Tailor
North Lake Student Government Association Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Student Leaders Make Blankets for Service Project
The North Lake College Student Government Association (SGA) is the latest group to participate in Keep Irving Beautiful’s blanket project. A group of ten members recently crafted eight no-sew blankets under the direction of Candace Eldridge, North Lake faculty advisor and higher education... - March 31, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Environmental Leaders in El Salvador Announce Campaign to Give Legal Rights to Natural Forests
Today, a coalition of environmental and social leaders - including lawyers, engineers, and university students - announced the formation of a group called Yes for the Rights of Nature (“Sí por los Derechos de la Naturaleza”). The group’s first campaign is to recognize El Salvador’s natural forests as living entities possessing fundamental rights. - March 30, 2019 - Earth Law Center