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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.
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Says "Green It Up"
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is inviting friends and neighbors to a community cleanup for World Environment Day in June. - May 20, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab Institute Rocks the Ocean with Stream2Sea at the Tortuga Music Festival
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment, and Monitoring (CRRAM) Lab welcomed Stream2Sea to their location on Conservation Village during the Tortuga Music Festival, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The annual festival hosts “Rock the Ocean,” with a weekend long... - May 13, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Acosta Employee Volunteers Beautification Project - Group Teamed with Keep Irving Beautiful at Senter Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to Irving’s large and diverse corporate community, including Acosta Sales and Marketing, who joined them for a beautification project on May 5. It was a beautiful Friday morning when 67 volunteers gathered at Senter Park for their day of service as part... - May 13, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
1st Annual Official California Summer Veg Fest Comes to San Jose July 1st
The California Summer Veg Fest would like to announce a new partnership with the state of California. - May 08, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Irving Day at Texas AirHogs Game to Benefit KIB
Help Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hit a home run. Happening June 9, the Texas AirHogs are holding “Irving Day,” and $3 of every online ticket sold will go to benefit Keep Irving Beautiful. KIB works hard to do just that, keep Irving shining. Through community engagement and education,... - May 06, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Infinity SAV USA Nominated for the Katerva Award
Infinity SAV USA has been nominated by Katerva Award for sustainable innovations in Clean Energy. - May 05, 2017 - Infinity SAV USA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Center for Watershed Protection Honors Ecotone, Inc for Innovation and Leadership - Maryland’s Fast-Growing Ecological Restoration Company Receives Industry Recognition
The Center for Watershed Protection has recognized Scott McGill of Maryland based ecological restoration company, Ecotone, Inc with its 2017 Innovation and Leadership in Watershed Protection and Restoration award for partnering with designers, researchers and local governments to advance science-based approaches to stormwater and watershed management projects. - May 03, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Wendy J. Buckley Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy J. Buckley of Elkton, Maryland has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Wendy J. Buckley Ms. Buckley is the President and Founder of Specialty... - May 03, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Keep Irving Beautiful Participates in YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" Recycled Books Given as Prizes
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated with the Irving Family YMCA for several years, and did so again on Saturday, April 29 at their “Healthy Kids Day” event. KIB staff, assisted by a North Lake College student volunteer, had an information table which also included a spinning... - May 03, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Despite Threats of EPA Budget Cuts, the Church of Scientology Inspires the Community to "Safeguard and Improve Your Environment"
On April 23rd the Church of Scientology Information Center and the Way to Happiness Foundation of Tampa Bay celebrated the 47th anniversary of Earth Day in Downtown Clearwater. Guests learned about groups and activities to safeguard and improve the environment and were entertained by world-class artists. - April 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology
CoCo San Sustainable Farm Project Moving Forward Thanks to $80,000 in Recently-Secured Funding Commitments
Funds will be used to assemble a solar light greenhouse as part of the project’s innovative approaches to providing low-cost produce for the community; Total project funding exceeds $100,000, including contributions from Contra Costa County and a personal donation from National University System Chancellor Dr. Michael R. Cunningham - April 28, 2017 - AgLantis
North Florida Land Trust Working to Get O2O Corridor Designated as a Sentinel Landscape
Federal designation would protect the lands that are important to the nation's defense missions - April 28, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
New Bristol Bay Book Earns Accolades
In less than a year from its release, "Where Water is Gold: Life and Livelihood in Alaska's Bristol Bay" by Carl Johnson (Braided River 2016) has earned two medals in book publishing competitions and a string of recognition from the media to prominent individuals. - April 27, 2017 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
Sunscreen’s Impacts on the Environment and Our Health – Stream2Sea Answers, “What is Reef-Safe,” as the Only Mineral-Based Brand Tested and Proven Safe to Coral Larvae
Dr. Craig Down’s of Haereticus Laboratory conducted extensive research analyzing the impact of sunscreen products on coral reef systems. His work, presented at the Coral Reef Symposium in Hawaii in June of 2016, brought researchers, formulators of personal care products, marine biologists,... - April 27, 2017 - Stream2Sea
KIB and Code Enforcement Honored at Newsmakers Reception - Quarterly Event Recognizes Significant, Newsworthy Accomplishments
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Code Enforcement Department were recently honored at the “Quarterly Newsmaker Reception” held at the Four Seasons on April 19. This event, jointly hosted by the Irving Economic Development Partnership (which includes the Irving-Las... - April 27, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
DFW Clean Sweep is Complete
Local nonprofit makes good on promise to help clean up State Parks. - April 26, 2017 - Cleaner Parks
The Future of Drinking Water Teams Up with TED 2017
For the third consecutive year, Vivreau Advanced Water Systems partners with the TED Conference in Vancouver, BC to provide sustainable hydration to some of the world’s leading minds. - April 25, 2017 - Vivreau
Busch Systems Launches Free Recycling & Waste Collection Analytics Software Application
Busch Systems, a leading manufacturer of recycling, waste and compost containers is excited to announce the launch of The Resource Center, an innovative and free waste and recycling analytics software program designed to track waste management efforts at the station level. - April 24, 2017 - Busch Systems
Danforth Center Scientists Discover Gene That Influences Grain Yield
Deep sequencing impacts food and bioenergy crops - April 22, 2017 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Packaged Water Goes Green with the W.S. Darley & Co. Bag in Box Solution
The innovative packaged water solution, Darley Bag in Box Water, provides new value propositions to first responders around the world. - April 21, 2017 - W.S. Darley & Company