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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
4Ocean Announces Biggest Ocean Cleanup to Date
Ocean Trash removal company plans to make Earth Day one to remember. - April 20, 2017 - 4Ocean
CrowdReviews Partners with Leader Text to Announce Africa Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017
With thousands of off grid projects springing up across Africa, solar project owners and developers require huge amounts of financing. Solar + Energy Storage Congress & Expo 2017 brings together government, leading utilities, power producers, project developers, investors, and solution... - April 20, 2017 - topseos.com
Envirosite Introduces Two New Products for Environmental Screening and Research on Properties and Companies Throughout the U.S.
Robust Turnkey Solutions Improve Management of Environmental Risks and Streamline Property Data Investigation. - April 20, 2017 - Envirosite
Local Houston Recycler Determined to Increase Glass Recycling Featured on Popular Crowdfunding Platform
Increase glass recycling in Houston is the goal for a local recycling collection company. With the help of a popular crowdfunding platform highlighting green businesses that are making a positive impact in their community in celebration of Earth Day, Recycle4U is on track to help get the word out about glass recycling services for homes and businesses in Houston! - April 19, 2017 - Recycle4U
Help Save the Florida Everglades & Wear Genuine Python
Created in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Wojo EyeWear invented "Exotic Skin Eye Glasses US Patent d709,942." They focus on using Genuine Python to trim optical frames. It is their way to make lemonade from the lemons provided by the Everglades. The annual Python hunt is currently underway in the... - April 19, 2017 - Wojo EyeWear
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Clifton Early Childhood School - Environmental Mascot Skit Performed for Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated in Clifton Early Childhood School’s Earth Month for the past seven years, and on April 13, they continued that tradition by presenting their environmental mascot skit to the Pre-K children at both the morning and afternoon sessions. KIB staff... - April 19, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Survey Reveals That Malaysians’ Attitude Could be Contributing to Termites Infestation
Termites are commonly found in Malaysia due to our tropical climate that is conducive to their growth. Besides that, could termites also strive due to our actions? - April 19, 2017 - Rentokil Initial
CyberCrunch® Announces Special Pricing for Earth Day (April 22)
This unique Earth Day offer clearly demonstrates CyberCrunch's support for identity theft protection, CyberCrunch utilizes safe and secure techniques in all aspects of their client services. - April 18, 2017 - CyberCrunch
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off, State’s Signature Event for the “Great American Cleanup”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” and is typically held the second Saturday in April in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted their 2017 event on April 8 at Trinity... - April 16, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Virginia Mold Testing Lab Celebrates 13 Years Serving DC, Maryland & Virginia
EMLab P&K’s Fairfax, Virginia mold laboratory is pleased to have supported communities in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. for 13 years by serving professionals who perform testing for mold. - April 15, 2017 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
HyCarb Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors
HyCarb, a company that is commercializing innovative next generation products and applications that utilize graphene and carbon nanotube technologies, announces the appointment of Sven Hackmann as a new member of HyCarb’s Board of Advisers. - April 14, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners
New York City to Host World Ocean Festival and Ocean March on June 4
Leading Organizations and NYC Join in Support of United Nations to #SaveOurOcean. - April 14, 2017 - Global Brain
North Florida Land Trust Partnered with College Students to Create O2O Corridor Video
Video focuses on the need for conservation of the Ocala to Osceola wildlife corridor. - April 13, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Here’s to Another Round: USA-Based Chamness Biodegradables Creates New Brew House Compostables Disposable Plates Using Recycled Brewery Hops
Just in time for earth day, Chamness Biodegradables is pleased to announce its newest product: Brew House Compostables. The Brew House Compostables line of products is made from recycled hops collected from local California breweries. The plates are recyclable, 100% biodegradable and 100% home compostable. So, for those of you who love beer, these plates are for you -- here's to another round! - April 12, 2017 - Chamness Biodegradables
Deborah J. Callender Has Recently Been Recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2017 Roundtable Member
Deborah J. Callender, of Carriere, Mississippi has recently been recognized as a 2017 Roundtable Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government Sciences and Oceanographic Research. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
North Florida Land Trust is Looking for Volunteers for Team Terrapin
Nonprofit organization needs help to monitor unique saltmarsh turtles. - April 08, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Charles W. Malcomb, Senior Attorney, Hodgson Russ LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles W. Malcomb, Senior Attorney, Hodgson Russ LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for Environmental... - April 07, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Matt Robertson Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
Synonymous with Growth, Synagro Taps Expansion Strategist. Synagro announced today that Matt Robertson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), to address capacity-building in commercial practice as the company continues to undergo rapid growth in communities and commercial industries throughout North America. - April 05, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Hog Island Oyster Company - The Sun Shines on Acclaimed West Marin Oyster Company
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 90 kW DC solar installation at the very popular Hog Island Oyster Company on scenic Tamales Bay in Marshall, CA. The West Marin County oyster farm now powers over 85% of its operations and retail oyster bar with clean,... - March 31, 2017 - SolarCraft
Could Free Tuition be the Wave of the Future?
Ecosa Institute of Arizona thinks so and offers its Ecological Design Certificate tuition-free for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. - March 30, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2017 Market Update
Annual Industry Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges & Predictions - March 29, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Lightship Works Vp Talks Transforming Data Collection in Field Research
Paper to be presented at the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) conference on March 30. - March 29, 2017 - Lightship Works Inc.
Apex Companies Appoints David Fabianski as Chief Executive Officer
Apex's new CEO brings authentic, inspirational leadership style, strategic vision and organizational success to position firm for greater growth and productivity. - March 24, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
Keep Irving Beautiful to Sponsor “Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off” April 8
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is sponsoring the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” part of the state’s signature event for the nationwide “Great American Cleanup” program, and a partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation... - March 23, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Ecosa Challenges Mainstream Education with Free Tuition
Ecosa Institute in Prescott, Arizona believes today's "pay to educate" system is creating a more divided two-class system, higher student loan debt and fewer opportunities for students to get the education they want. In a leap of faith, Ecosa will offer its Ecological Design Certificate Program free to qualified and committed students starting August 28, 2017. Application deadline is June 1, 2017. Visit www.ecosa.org for details and to apply. - March 22, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
Jimmy John's Field Earns ACEC Michigan Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
The American Council of Engineering Companies Michigan Chapter (ACEC/M) has awarded its most prestigious honor, the Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award, to Jimmy John’s Field. The ACEC/M Awards Program recognized outstanding efforts of professional design firms to meet clients’ needs... - March 21, 2017 - SME
Gerald J. Pels, Shareholder, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gerald J. Pels, Shareholder, Locke Lord LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for Environmental Law Under... - March 17, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
New Fully Automated Car Factory in Sweden - Automotive Startup Uniti Partners with Siemens to Establish World First Facility
Electric car startup Uniti Sweden announces its fully automated car production facility to be in Sweden, in a new foundation partnership with Siemens Nordics. The "industry 4.0" facility will be the first of its kind in the world, focusing on sustainable manufacture of composite materials... - March 16, 2017 - Uniti Sweden AB (publ)
Dahliana Skincare Releases New Organic Beauty Berry Collagen Booster Day Cream
Dahliana Skincare has released its newest day cream--Beauty Berry Collagen Booster. Winner of LNE & Spa's Best Product in both 2016 & 2017, the line has created this new cream to assist in skin rejuvenation and youthfulness. It is organic, vegan, GMO-free, gluten free, paraben-free, and chemical-free. - March 13, 2017 - Dahliana
San Diego Solar Company Semper Solaris Sets Records for SunPower Awards
Semper Solaris wins the Residential National Top Producer of the Year and the Residential National Dealer of the Year from SunPower. - March 13, 2017 - Semper Solaris
Crowdfunding the Farm of the Future: GrowingSmart.HK is Bringing Back Food Production in Hong Kong
GrowingSmart.HK is raising funds from the crowd to bring back food production and organic urban farming in Hong Kong. - March 13, 2017 - SparkRaise
Businessman Stephen L. Hightower Announces Campaign to Connect African American Youth with National Parks
Campaign Builds on the Success of the Every Kid In A Park Initiative - March 10, 2017 - Stephen L. Hightower
North Florida Land Trust is Applying for Accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
Public comment period is now open. - March 10, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Blue Evolution Launches a Seaweed Revolution, Infusing the Highest Quality North American Seaweed Into Everyday Foods
Blue Evolution introduces a delicious and nutritious line of gourmet seaweed infused food products, including: Rotini and Penne pastas, Shells and Cheese, Gluten Free Shells and Cheese, and a Marinara Seasoning Blend. All products are infused with the highest quality seaweed on the market, grown in... - March 09, 2017 - Blue Evolution
New Social Platform, IamAction.com, Offering $25,000 Reward to Help Find French Rhino Poachers
Animal parks throughout Europe are being asked to stay alert and look out for poachers, as they pose a serious threat to the entire animal community and will continue poaching unless stopped. - March 09, 2017 - IAmAction.com
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Invites Nashville to 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. - March 09, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Electra Meccanica to Exhibit at 2017 Vancouver Auto Show
Electra Meccanica will Exhibit their SOLO all electric car at the 2017 Vancouver Auto Show. - March 08, 2017 - Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation
Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals Announces "Going Green" Residential Recycling Initiative
Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals announces recycling program to reduce landfill deposits. - March 08, 2017 - Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals
Ticks Carrying Potentially Deadly New Disease Found in New England
The CDC and state agencies are tracking a new and potentially fatal tick-borne virus, adding to an already significant threat from mosquitoes and ticks in New England that Environmental Health Services, Inc. is working to counter with environmentally responsible treatments. - March 08, 2017 - Environmental Health Services, Inc.
EMLab P&K Receives Accreditation from New York State for Legionella Water Testing
EMLab P&K’s New Jersey microbiology lab is accredited by NYSDOH ELAP for Legionella water testing. The New Jersey lab has also been a member of CDC ELITE for 8 years, and is ready to support New York’s Legionella testing needs. - March 08, 2017 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
North Florida Land Trust Urges Legislators to do the Right Thing and Properly Fund Land Conservation
Land conservation organization calling for a dedication of at least 25 percent to Florida Forever and Florida Communities Trust. - March 08, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
New Study Links Weed-Killer Glyphosate with Autism
A new study has been published in a peer-reviewed journal about the links between the weed-killer glyphosate (RoundUpTM) and autism. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published a summary in March 2015 that classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen in humans. - March 07, 2017 - The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc.