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Earth.com Announces New Mobile App Able to Identify Any Plant
Identify plants with an app! Crowdfund campaign launched to help finish building PlantSnap. - December 02, 2016 - PlantSnap
Audubon International Joins #GivingTuesday Movement to Support BioBlitz Program
BioBlitz brings people of all ages and from all over the world together as citizen scientists to count animal and plant species. The organization plans to expand BioBlitz in 2017 to more locations and more participants. - November 25, 2016 - Audubon International
Keep Irving Beautiful Attends Unite for Troops Event
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), attended the annual “Unite for Troops” event at Porter’s Army Navy on Saturday, November 12. KIB made this a “Green Event” by providing the recycling stations throughout the grounds and encouraging attendees to dispose of waste in the... - November 24, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Swedish Auto Maker Completes Historic Crowdfunding Campaign - Announces Intention to "Publish All"
570 crowd-investors aged 18-85 from 45 countries pledged to invest in electric car startup Uniti Sweden AB in one of Scandinavia’s biggest, and one of the world’s most diverse, equity crowdfunding campaigns of all time. The team intends to publish the entire journey from prototype to... - November 23, 2016 - Uniti Sweden AB (publ)
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates America Recycles Day with Irving Family YMCA
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) joined forces with the Irving Family YMCA Seniors Group for America Recycles Day. Starting in October, seniors collected recyclable materials and brought them to the YMCA in blue bags supplied by KIB. KIB staff weighed and recorded the bags each week, and by November 16,... - November 23, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Over Half of All Fortune 500 Companies Are Now Using Canless Air System as a Safe and Sustainable Alternative to Hazardous Canned Air
Canless Air System, a green alternative to dangerous climate changing canned “air” dusters, has taken Corporate America by storm. - November 21, 2016 - Canless Air System
CERTIFIED, INC. $20 Million Fundraising Acquisition
CERTIFIED, INC. has announced an agreement with Switzerland based Galileo Asset Management SA (galileoam.com) to assist in the acquisition of $20 million of equity funding. Such funding will expedite CERTIFIED’s international distribution and usage of their breakthrough disruptive smartphone... - November 21, 2016 - CERTIFIED INC.
MC Janitorial Now Proudly Offers "Green Cleaning Services"
MC Janitorial, the full-service janitorial company servicing Kansas City now proudly offers "Green Cleaning Services" to commercial, industrial, medical and retail clients. - November 20, 2016 - MC Janitorial LLC
John McGahren, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 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 John McGahren, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Toxic Substances Control Act... - November 19, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Joseph S. Simpson, 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 Joseph S. Simpson, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Toxic Substances Control... - November 19, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Environment Friendly Shopping Website Supplying Organic Sourced Products Offers the Natural and Organic Way of Life
SustainTheFuture.us provides an extensive range of products that are fully organic. Categories range from Baby, Bedding & Bath, Clothing, Gadgets, Garden/Outdoors, personal and many more. They aim to supply a full range of daily products that are environmentally friendly. - November 18, 2016 - SustainTheFuture
Branford, CT Now Offering #2 and #4 Plastic Film Recycling
The Town of Branford, CT now offers recycling for #2 and #4 plastic film materials including carryout bags, packaging, and bubble wrap. Solid Waste Supervisor, Daniel McGowan was instrumental in implementing the program by partnering with WRAP (Wrap Recycling Action Program) and the Polywrap... - November 18, 2016 - Polywrap Recycling, LLC
Keep Irving Beautiful Congratulates Barton Elementary - Students and Staff Collect 86,240 Pounds of Paper
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the Irving Independent School District (IISD) and the City of Irving Parks Department hosted the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Barton Elementary School Nov. 11. In its eighth year, the event honors an Irving Independent School for its outstanding paper recycling... - November 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
SME Appoints Regional Vice Presidents and Regional Office Managers
SME President and CEO Mark K. Kramer, PE announced the appointment of several individuals in the firm’s regional offices to new leadership roles. The following individuals have been named Regional Vice Presidents: - Paul C. Larsen, PE – Southern Region (Indianapolis, IN and... - November 15, 2016 - SME
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Compliance: What Lies Ahead
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Compliance: What Lies Ahead. This two-hour event is scheduled on December 12, 2016... - November 11, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Wedderspoon®, #1 Selling Manuka Honey Brand in North America, Helps Support Pollinators with Donation to David Suzuki Foundation
Wedderspoon is pleased to announce a $17,000 donation to the David Suzuki Foundation, a Canadian organization at the forefront of the conservation movement in North America. The funds will be instrumental in supporting the foundation’s award-winning work to protect pollinators, such as bees... - November 10, 2016 - Wedderspoon
Burn Bans Remain in 76 Out of 82 Counties: Drought Conditions Persist
In Mississippi, 76 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level ban and all individual county bans remain in effect through the weekend. The dry cold front coming in today will make conditions favorable for an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfire activity. To see a complete list of burn bans in Mississippi, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans - November 06, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Wildfire-Related Fatality Reported in Montgomery County
One wildfire-related fatality has been reported in Montgomery County, Miss. The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to express their deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident. This incident brings to light the importance of adhering to all burn bans statewide. In Mississippi, 69 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level burn ban, which offers no exemptions, and all individual county burn bans remain in effect through the weekend - November 05, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make a Difference
The University of Dallas (UD) men's lacrosse team and members of Girl Scout Troop 2871 teamed up with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Aquatics staff for a paint project at Lively Pointe Youth swimming pool facility. The group of 18 adults and 5 youth added a fresh coat of paint... - November 04, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power at EnviroCare International; NorthBay Environmental Firm Eliminates their Power Bill with Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 66.4 kW solar panel installation at EnviroCare International in American Canyon, CA. The solar panel system will provide 100% of their power needs, eliminating their power bill and saving the company tens of thousands of dollars every year for decades to come. - November 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Barclays and Unreasonable Group Launch Unreasonable Impact in US, Harnessing Capitalism to Solve Major Global Problems
Unreasonable Impact supports entrepreneurs who are collectively generating thousands of jobs on the frontier of the green economy. - November 02, 2016 - Unreasonable Group
On a Mission of Civiliti ... See Things Differently... People Equally
With a uniquely new "self-sustainable" business model, Civiliti launches its Indiegogo Campaign today utilizing EcoArt to support environmental sustainability and human rights non-profits directly. African masks and sculptures, photography, painting, music and other original artisan works... - November 02, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
KIB and UTD Students Help Make YMCA Fall Festival a Green Event
On Friday, October 28, the Irving Family YMCA was transformed into a Fall Festival, with attendees of all ages dressed in costumes and enjoying the variety of activities that were offered. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) once again partnered with the YMCA to help make this a “Green Event.”... - November 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
SME Appoints New Directors
Chuck Gemayel and Timothy Mitchell Chosen to Fill Strategic Roles as Firm Continues to Grow. - November 01, 2016 - SME
CVNLA Features Wright Scoop as Speaker
Glen Allen, VA based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, challenges Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association to communicate eco-sustainability of their products and services. - November 01, 2016 - The Wright Scoop
Source Molecular Supports 3 Conferences in October
Source Molecular Corporation sponsored three separate conferences in Michigan, Texas and Montana this October, emphasizing the importance of identifying sources of water pollution in solving water quality related problems. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson attended the Water... - October 29, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Attends 12th CASQA Conference
Source Molecular Corporation once again makes an appearance at the annual conference hosted by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). The 12th conference was held on September 12 to 14, 2016, at Paradise Point in San Diego with the theme “Stormwater Evolution: Source to... - October 28, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
CloudQast Provides Video Support for 2016 SuStAinable St Albans Week
Leadership communications specialist CloudQast is promoting ‘2016 SuStAinable St Albans Week’. It is doing so by producing a promotional video for the event, featuring nine leaders of events relating to the Week’s sustainable living themes. Damian Gaskin, who heads up... - October 28, 2016 - CloudQast
Global Renewables Investments Signs Contracts in Iran for Wind & Solar Projects
Global Renewables Investments B.V. attend ceremony for Dutch Trade Mission to Iran 23-28 October 2016. - October 26, 2016 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
Inspiring Future - Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology Paving the Way for Future Environmental Management
Paving the way for future environmental management. Based in the Moreton Bay Regional Council district, Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology is looking to expand and is looking for the right people to support this growth, following 53k views of their facebook video. It is through effective... - October 25, 2016 - Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology
Xylem Watermark Partners with KIB for Cleanup Project on Campion Trails
Xylem is a is a water technology company dedicated to helping to solve water challenges around the world. On Thursday, October 20, a group of forty-two Xylem employee volunteers tackled a water-related issue very close to home: a cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park, with the goal of keeping... - October 23, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
EcoNOOZ The Global Gazette - "Butterflies in Your Backyard"
Create a butterfly sanctuary in you backyard. Fun animation, beautiful butterflies and interesting facts in this video from EcoNOOZ, The Global Gazette. - October 21, 2016 - EcoNOOZ The Global Gazette
Discovery of Carbon Storage Signaling Mechanism in Algae Offers New Potential for Sustainable Biofuel Production
Algae with altered intracellular signaling have increased oil yields - October 21, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Breakbulk Events Announces Breakbulk Middle East 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com
Project owners, EPCs, transport and logistics professionals and others involved in the shipment of project and breakbulk cargo from around the world will gather for the second annual Breakbulk Middle East exhibition and conference the largest of its kind in the GCC. This important event... - October 20, 2016 - topseos.com
The Global Timber Price Index GSPI Was Up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 After Having Fallen to the Lowest Level Since 2009 in Early 2016
Higher sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil, Germany and British Columbia in the 2Q/16 contributed to the first increase of the GSPI sawlog price index in over two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. An increase in lumber demand and slightly higher log trade than last year have put upward price pressure on softwood sawlogs in most major markets of the world this year. - October 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sustainability Knowledge Group Supports UNDP and Lebanon’s Climate Initiatives
Sustainability Knowledge Group announces its support to the Lebanon Climate Act initiative as knowledge partner for the implementation of a "Business Knowledge Platform." Aim of the platform is to enable businesses to design and implement activities for the reduction of their carbon... - October 16, 2016 - Sustainability Knowledge Group
Vizient Partners with KIB for Annual Community Day Project
Vizient, the nation’s largest member-owned health care services company, partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) on Tuesday, October 11, for an employee volunteer service project at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. Co-leaders James Hull and Greg Schretter lead a group of 22 Vizient... - October 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB and UPS Volunteers Replenish Trees at Bird’s Fort Trail
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) partnered with UPS for a community service project on Wednesday, October 5. The fifteen UPS employee volunteers, who were joined by four North Lake College Service Learning students, gave a total of 75 hours in planting 45 native trees along the northern Campion Trails... - October 08, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Eskom Partners with CT Lab to Increase Quality of Electricity Supply
CT Lab, the global leader in power quality management, today concluded an agreement with Eskom Holdings in South Africa to supply power quality instruments and management services to all nine provinces in South Africa. The demand for heightened reliability by modern mission-critical applications... - October 01, 2016 - CT Lab
Forestry Commission Warns of Increased Fall Wildfire Risk
As the weather transitions from summer to fall, dry vegetation and lower humidity have the potential to increase wildfire activity statewide. Since June 1, 2016 the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has responded to and suppressed 259 wildfires that burned 2,363 acres in the state of... - October 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Volunteers Help Make Keep Irving Beautiful’s 25th Annual Trash Bash a Success
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its 25th Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event, at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on September 24. There were 623 volunteers of all ages (320 adults and 303 youth) who came out to help pick up litter and keep it out of the nearby Elm Fork... - October 01, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Oil Mixes with Solar on Main Street - Kent County Saves Program Launch
Kent County Saves’ unique plan is designed to help the community in Rhode Island hedge against rising utility costs by owning their own renewable energy system and getting paid for it, not only through local and federal solar incentives, but $500-$2,500 in additional Oil Fuel Credits for home heating. - September 29, 2016 - WattSun Solar
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Kicks Off October 31st–November 13th with Gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to do your “bid” for wilderness at the 12th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction, going live Monday, October 31 through Sunday, November 13, 2016. This celebrated auction features adventure trips and vacation getaways, hosted homestays,... - September 29, 2016 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
EHS Pest Services is Proud to Announce Brian Alexson as Their Director of Sales and Marketing
EHS Pest Services, a pest management company with 31 years in business in Massachusetts and Rhode Island is proud to announce Brian Alexson as their Director of Sales and Marketing. “It’s great to have him back on his home turf where it all began,” said company President, John... - September 28, 2016 - Environmental Health Services, Inc.
Cutting Edge Plant Technology Inspires the Danforth Center's Fall Symposium
The event will focus on Genetics and Genomics approaches to enhance crop productivity. - September 28, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Swisatec: Blue Rock Village, Africa’s First Green Village, Proud Supporters of the World Green Building Week Hosted by the World Green Building Council
Blue Rock Village, Africa’s first green village, developed by Swisatec, an architecture and project management firm in Cape Town, is proud to announce its support for the World Green Building Week hosted by the World Green Building Council in conjunction with the Green Building Council South Africa. - September 28, 2016 - Blue Rock Village
ARTivism and Making Real Change
On the 15th of October the Arboretum Foundation in Marbella, Spain is organizing three amazing activities to inspire and engage attendees in the importance of caring for our environment, being more sustainable and making a change. - September 24, 2016 - Fundación Arboretum
Forestry Commission Introduces New EAB Preparedness Resource
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) and Plan-It Geo recently launched a new online tool for communities across the state to prepare and plan for potential Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management. To access the EAB Preparedness Cost Calculator tool, visit: https://pg-cloud.com/Mississippi/ The... - September 23, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission