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O6 Environmental Awarded State of Missouri Contract
O6 Environmental is pleased to announce receipt of the recently awarded State of Missouri, Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Disposal contract # CS170840003. As a State of Missouri preferred use contractor, O6 ENV will be working with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to provide... - August 10, 2017 - O6 Environmental Services
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Thirteen Individuals and Groups Honored in Ten Categories
Keep Irving Beautiful’s annual “Mayor and KIB Awards” ceremony was held on Monday, August 7 at the First Baptist Church of Irving. The Fellowship Hall was filled with the beautiful music of harpist Becky Scherschell as the 151 guests were greeted and signed in by volunteers Sandy... - August 10, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Satellite Internet Helps Transmit Vital Earthquake Warning Data
Satellite Internet helps transmit vital earthquake warning data. John Whitford Communications has contracted with the USGS to upgrade out of date earthquake monitoring sites in California. The sites are used for the earthquake early warning system. - August 09, 2017 - John Whitford Communications
All Things Made New Mentoring Program Continues Blanket Project with KIB - Two More “No-Sew” Blankets Donated to Brighter Tomorrows
“All Things Made New,” an Irving-based mentoring program for young people, has been collaborating with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) in its on-going blanket project. KIB provides fleece material which the All Things Made New volunteers cut and assemble into “no-sew” blankets. - August 09, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Korea Peace Initiative is Focus of Boston Global Forum at World Reconciliation Day Symposium 8:30-Noon, Sept. 9, Harvard University
Soft power authority Joseph Nye and Gov. Michael Dukakis will address scholars, business leaders and diplomats on the nuclear missile crisis posed by North Korea at the annual World Reconciliation Day Symposium, 8:30 AM to Noon, September 9th, Loeb House, Harvard University, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Mass. - August 03, 2017 - The Boston Global Forum
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Land Along the Ortega River
About 80 acres of land with high ecological value will be preserved. - August 03, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences
International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences (Geoscience-2018) is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 at Rome, Italy. Geoscience-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to geology and earth science as well as a breadth of other... - August 02, 2017 - topseos.com
Introducing beHuman
beHuman, Inc. is introducing a global platform that lets users make a positive impact on social media. - August 01, 2017 - beHuman, Inc.
EDGE Green Building System Now Certifies Existing Buildings and Retrofits
The EDGE Green building Certification system announced on 29 July that is now offering green building certification for existing buildings and retrofits. See the news release email below for more details. Development Management Group Co., Ltd. offers services as both EDGE Auditors and EDGE... - August 01, 2017 - Development Management Group Co., Ltd.
Apex Companies’ Jay Strauss to Lead Compliance Management Initiatives
Jay Strauss, QHSE expert, joins Apex to help clients increase operational performance and decrease risk. - August 01, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
SCB International Names Michael Varner as Director of Business Development
SCB International continues to invest in the growth of its Technical Services group and is pleased to announce and welcome Mr. Michael Varner as Director of Business Development effective June 15, 2017. - July 29, 2017 - SCB International
A R Foundation Introduces the First Blockchain Asset Backed by Water Rights
The A R Foundation LLC has announced the launch of the AQUA Rights platform. The first water rights backed asset utilizing Blockchain technology. The foundation will utilize Ethereum's Smart Contracts technology to create less volatile asset backed tokens. Thus creating a new digital asset backed... - July 27, 2017 - A R Foundation
As Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire Belches 1,000-foot Fountain of Lava, PDC Helps with New Tools to Reduce Risk
Guatemala’s July eruption of the Volcano of Fire marks its sixth major eruption of 2017, during which time PDC and national agencies finalize new tools to help make better decisions faster. - July 26, 2017 - PDC Global
Source Molecular Supports Biscayne Bay Summit
Participants expressed concern over the water quality in Biscayne Bay, a lagoon located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida. - July 26, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful and All Things Made New - “No-Sew” Blankets Donated to Irving Family Advocacy Center
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently joined forces with the Irving-based “All Things Made New” mentoring program to make and donate four “no-sew” blankets as part of an on-going service project. The youth from the organization prepared the fleece material provided by KIB,... - July 26, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits West Irving Library - Non-Profit Organization Promotes Litter-Free Public Spaces
On Wednesday, July 12, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the West Library to promote clean, litter-free public spaces. They set up a table with information on KIB programs, and spoke with library patrons about ways they can help keep our city clean and green. Among the giveaway items were... - July 20, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Pipe Support Barrier Reduces Corrosion and Installation Costs
Lift-Off Pipe Supports, a Lake Charles, Louisiana Company, has recently successfully designed, manufactured and installed their new "LOR" range of pipe supports with excellent results (according to the installers and pipeline company owners). - July 14, 2017 - Lift-Off Pipe Supports
Rust Bullet, LLC Introduces ProPLUS Low VOC Coating
Superior Rust Inhibitive Performance, Low VOCs and Direct to Consumer Pricing. - July 12, 2017 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Journalist Ned Madden Announces "The Catalina Triangle" - Third Installment in California "South Coast Trilogy"
“The Catalina Triangle,” the third part of journalist Ned Madden’s “South Coast Trilogy,” explores the mysterious 1,200-sq.-mi. area off the coast of Southern California between the City of Dana Point and Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands. Native peoples occupied the islands for ten thousand years, but the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century ended that way of life. Today, Catalina is a famous tourist destination and San Clemente an off-limits military combat training ground. - July 11, 2017 - Madden Communications
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Theresa Shirley Seeking Damages for Multiple Myeloma Allegedly Caused by Benzene Exposure
On June 16, 2017, Duane Shirley filed a complaint which alleges that his wife, Theresa Shirley, contracted multiple myeloma and eventually died because of benzene she was exposed to while she grew up and went to school near the Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois and the old Amoco Refinery in... - July 10, 2017 - The Dysart Law Firm
Journey Fitness Presents A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Series
Journey fitness is hosting its second annual A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Race. A Warrior's Journey is one of the few obstacle course races in Upstate New York. Journey Fitness will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to their local Imatter foundation, to raise awareness on teen... - July 10, 2017 - Journey Fitness
Ohnana Tents, Festival Lover’s Preferred Option, Has Reached Wide Support on Their Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign
The Ohnana tent prevents unwanted, hot sleepless mornings when the sun burns through the outer layer of normal tents. - July 06, 2017 - Ohnana Tents
LP Smartside Recognized as Product of CARE
The Wright Scoop recommends LP Smarside as a Product of CARE. - July 05, 2017 - The Wright Scoop
Source Molecular Exhibits at FSA Conference in Ft. Myers
Source Molecular Corporation met with various stakeholders at the annual conference hosted by the Florida Stormwater Association from June 14-16, 2017, and held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Ft. Myers. Source Molecular’s Haley Gershon attended the event along with “over 350... - July 05, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
WK Dickson Expands to Greenville, SC
WK Dickson, & Co., Inc. is opening a new regional office in Greenville, SC. The new Greenville location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clientele in upstate South Carolina and serve as an extension of the services offered by our Columbia and Charleston, SC... - June 28, 2017 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Jim Smith of Golden Real Estate Makes the Cover of Top Agent Magazine
Jim Smith, broker/owner of Golden Real Estate, is featured on the cover of the Colorado edition of Top Agent Magazine for July 2017. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success. - June 28, 2017 - Golden Real Estate, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful’s Blanket Project - Charitable Organizations Benefit from Volunteers’ Efforts
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) began a new project last year through its Faith Groups Outreach Committee that continues to grow in popularity. A variety of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds create “no-sew” blankets from fleece material which are then donated to charitable... - June 28, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
ICC Turnkey Selected for Engineering, Design and Build of Kona Brewery
Project valued at $23M and will be in operation in early 2019. - June 27, 2017 - ICC Turnkey
PanLbilt Steel & Foam Cement Patented Green Tech Building Material Kits
Assembly in less than 5 days. Rated to Richter 9 and Winds up to 140MPH. - June 26, 2017 - PanLbilt
Electra Meccanica Delivers First Solo Vehicle
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation delivered the first 2017 SOLO all-electric vehicle to proud new owners Leona and Matthew Green of New Westminster, British Columbia. The Greens plan to use their innovative and unique new SOLO for both daily commuting and for their successful local restaurant... - June 22, 2017 - Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation
KIB Hits a Home Run with “Irving Day” at the AirHogs Stadium
Friday, June 9, was “Irving Day” at the Texas AirHogs Stadium in Grand Prairie, where $3.00 of every ticket purchased using the code IRVING went to support Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) programs. KIB and AirHogs staff worked for several weeks prior to the event, which was also promoted by... - June 22, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful - 66 Texas Communities Honored by Statewide Nonprofit Organization
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation conferred on just 66 of KTB’s more than 395 affiliates in 2017. Gold Star recognition is the highest status any... - June 22, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
EMLab P&K Irvine Lab Expands Services, Providing Accredited Lead Testing
EMLab P&K adds Lead testing services at its Irvine, CA laboratory, providing Lead analysis for wipe, paint chip and bulk samples. - June 17, 2017 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses
Equine Legacy Ranch (ELR) announces the purchase of over 650 acres of land north of Reno, Nevada, to be used as a sanctuary for Virginia Range wild horses removed from the range and a center for wellness and healing. A partnership between ERL and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will create the largest private wild horse rescue operation and sanctuary in northwest Nevada. Many volunteer opportunities will be created through the establishment of this extraordinary sanctuary. - June 16, 2017 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
11 Non-Profits Collaborate to Raise Funds in Anne Arundel County; Ecotone Donates to Support the GreenGive Initiative
Ecological Restoration company, Ecotone donates to support the 11 water-focused, environmental non-profits from the Anne Arundel County that are part of the GreenGive initiative. - June 13, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Source Molecular Speaks at Stormwater Conference in South Carolina
Source Molecular’s Project Manager meets with South Carolina stakeholders to discuss importance of source tracking in fixing bacteria-related water quality problems. - June 12, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Presents at UNC Water Microbiology Conference
Source Molecular’s New Scientific Director meets with fellow scientists and collaborators at international forum. - June 12, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
Online Hydroponics Store Continues to Grow and Expand Publishing Content
Online hydroponics store expands website content featuring hydroponic system, LED grow light and grow tent comparison, review and pricing information to create safe and valued content for hydroponic brands. - June 11, 2017 - Sync Internet Marketing
Henry Delozier Elected Chairman of Board at Audubon International
Specialist in investment banking, real estate development and golf asset ownership and operations supports global mission of environmental care. - June 10, 2017 - Audubon International
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Greening Up the Edgehill Community Garden
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee had a community cleanup for World Environment Day on June 5, 2017 and successfully cleaned up the Edgehill Community Garden. - June 08, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign
Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Source Molecular Meets with Indiana Stormwater Managers
Source Molecular Corporation attended the 10th Annual Indiana MS4 Conference held May 15-16, 2017, in Indianapolis hosted by the Indiana MS4 Storm Water Phase II communities, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)... - June 04, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
5 Gyres Partners with Forward Reality on Groundbreaking VR Project
"The Pacific Garbage Patch, A Seagull’s Perspective" will educate millions on the impact of plastic pollution. - May 31, 2017 - Forward Reality
Carpbusters Begins Phase 3 Trials of Eco Carp Product Made with Invasive Species
Invasive carp are a huge problem in our waterways. After years of research carpbusters has found a way to use those carp to provide complete nutrition in animal food. By doing so Carpbusters will increase the demand for the invasive fish and help our native fish to thrive. - May 31, 2017 - Carpbusters Inc
New eCommerce Website Dedicated to Greywater Reclamation Systems & Alternative Water Harvesting
americangreywatersystemsllc.com is a new website where you can purchase greywater reclamation system kits and alternative water harvesting kits. - May 30, 2017 - American Greywater Systems, LLC
Komptech Americas to be Headline Sponsor at Compost2018
Komptech Americas, one of the original demonstrators of equipment for the USCC’s Equipment and Demonstration Days, is proud to announce its commitment to become the Headline Sponsor of the USCC 26th Annual Conference & Tradeshow. - May 29, 2017 - Komptech Americas LLC
Data for a Cause Teams Up with the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Data For a Cause, a popular international data visualization competition, has teamed up with the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre to offer support for their Protected Planet project. Protectedplanet.net is a publicly available online platform where users can learn about... - May 27, 2017 - Data for a Cause
Save Water Co, a Texas-Based Company, Wins Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for North America
Save Water Co, led by 32-year-old Katie Anderson, recently took home an award for the social impact of its water conservation business model. The company has helped save over 650 million gallons of water while diverting over 300 tons of waste from landfills. - May 26, 2017 - Save Water Co
Manson Construction Co. Introduces New U.S. Dredge, the ROBERT M WHITE, to Its Expansive Fleet
Manson Construction Co. is proud to announce the completion of its 30-inch ABS cutter suction dredge ROBERT M WHITE. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, with design and dredge components from IHC America Inc., the dredge successfully launched on April 24, 2017. Named in... - May 23, 2017 - Manson Construction Co.