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Keep Irving Beautiful to Host Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 6
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” our state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” the nation’s largest community improvement program. Irving’s event is scheduled for 9... - March 06, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB Partners with Christ Church “516 Students” for Cleanup
On Feb. 24, members of the Christ Church “516 Students” Youth Ministry conducted a cleanup of the neighborhood south of the church, located at 1750 E. Airport Freeway. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) provided all the cleanup supplies for the group, including volunteer vests, litter... - March 04, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Chief Anthony Morales Expresses Opposition to Gondola Construction in Los Angeles
Chief Anthony Morales of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno Tongva has officially voiced his opposition to the proposed construction of a gondola in Los Angeles, citing concerns over its environmental impact and potential disruption to working class communities and historic... - February 22, 2024 - San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva
California Coast Credit Union Supports Emergency Housing Efforts for Local Flood Victims
Partners with Logan Heights Community Development Corporation to deliver assistance. - February 13, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union
zTrip Taxi Debuts in Denver with a Commitment to Eco-Friendly and Accessible Transportation
zTrip Taxi, a new transportation service, has launched in Denver, focusing on providing eco-friendly and accessible travel options. This initiative aligns with growing environmental concerns and the need for inclusive transport solutions in urban areas. - February 08, 2024 - zTrip WHC
Renowned British Gardener, Charles Dowding, to Headline Murray Fest Midwest in Webster City, Iowa
McMurray Hatchery is proud to announce renowned British gardener, Charles Dowding, will headline Murray Fest Midwest homesteading conference and festival in Webster City, Iowa, in June 2024. Murray Fest Midwest is Iowa's premier poultry, gardening, and homesteading festival. Learn from leading experts for two full days across four stages. Each evening, relax and enjoy live music and entertainment featuring Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Rory Feek. Visit MurrayFestMidwest.com to order tickets. - February 07, 2024 - Murray McMurray Hatchery
Space Lab® Selected by NASA to Develop EcoMine™ − A Bioregenerative Mineral Mining Facility for the Moon
Space Lab® has announced that the company has been selected to develop EcoMine™, a closed-loop bioregenerative mining facility for the moon, through the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Ignite program. NASA’s plans to establish a sustained Lunar presence for scientific... - January 25, 2024 - Space Lab Technologies, LLC
KIB Partners with Gartner, Inc. for Cleanup Project
On Jan. 11, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed eight Gartner, Inc. employee volunteers to Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Drive, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of the park, focusing on the tree lines where litter tends to collect. Wearing shirts that read,... - January 18, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Rusco and Vu-Flow Appoint New CEO
Rusco, a leading name in water filtration solutions, and Vu-Flow, a respected U.S. manufacturer with over three decades of experience in top-tier irrigation water filters, are excited to announce Neal White as their newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). - January 08, 2024 - Rusco
SolarCraft Brightens Bluerock Vineyards with Sustainable Solar Energy System in Alexander Valley
SolarCraft, serving Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties, announces the completion of 49 kW solar energy system at Bluerock Vineyards, nestled in the beautiful Alexander Valley of Sonoma County. This collaboration marks a significant stride for Bluerock Vineyards towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. - December 12, 2023 - SolarCraft
KIB Partners with Connectrac for Community Service Day
On Nov. 16, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 22 Connectrac employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of Trinity View and the neighboring River Hills Park. The group’s combined efforts accounted for a total of 66... - November 29, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
IHMM Announces January 2024 Board Re-Election of Melissa A. Hamer and Daniel S. Blankfeld
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) is pleased to announce the board re-election of Melissa A. Hamer, Esq., CHMM and Daniel S. Blankfeld, CSMP, CSHM. Ms. Hamer looks forward to continuing the work she began during her first term as an IHMM At-Large Director and IHMM Board... - November 22, 2023 - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
Brown Skin Girl is Hero of "BAMBOO: A Post-Apocalyptic Odyssey" - Novel by Clark Hilton Acquired by Books Illuminated
Recently acquired by Books Illuminated, climate fiction novel "BAMBOO: A Post-Apocalyptic Odyssey" tells the spellbinding epic journey of a teen girl’s heroic quest for love and family in a nightmare near future. - November 20, 2023 - Books Illuminated, LLC
Stowable, the Business Seeking to Introduce a New Era in Storage, Prioritising Simplicity, Customer Service, and Environmental Responsibility
Stowable, a by-the-box valet storage service, officially launches in January 2024. Dedicated to offering a simple, customer-centric, and environmentally responsible storage experience. The company seeks to differentiate itself in the storage industry by focusing on simplicity, flexibility, and sustainability. - November 18, 2023 - Stowable LLP
venVelo Makes Follow-Up Investment Into ecoSpears
venVelo, announces 2nd investment into ecoSPEARS. ecoSPEARS is a cleantech remediation developer that’s disrupting the way we restore contaminated soil, sediment, and water that has been impacted by PCBs, dioxins, PFAS, and other persistent organic toxins. ecoSPEARS provides sustainable,... - November 16, 2023 - venVelo LLC
JPR Systems to Represent Waltron Water Analyzer Instrumentation
JPR Systems, a leading manufacturer’s representative of process measurement equipment, is proud to announce they have partnered with Waltron to represent their line of high-quality water analyzers to customers in California and Nevada. With over 120 years of quality and innovation... - November 03, 2023 - JPR Systems
Announcing the Official Selections for the Videos for Change 2023 Global Festival
Videos for Change – it's where storytelling and social action intersect. - October 30, 2023 - Videos for Change
Aero Build's Coast Model 1 Sets the New Standard for Luxury Travel Coast by Aero Build Debuts Comfort to Off-Grid Travel
Nashville-based company is using a different business model and a more customer-focused approach in the manufacturing of an all-electric travel trailer. - October 24, 2023 - Aero Build
Roppe Corporation Awarded Sourcewell Contract Over 65 Years of Proven Service & Dependability Lead to Prestigious Contract Award
Roppe Corporation has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services category at Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited... - October 17, 2023 - Roppe Holding Company
KIB Partners with Vizient for 20th Annual Community Day
On Oct. 10, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 24 Vizient, Inc. employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for the company’s 20th annual “Community Day” event. The volunteers gave a fresh look to the fencing and pavilion near the newly installed... - October 14, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Introducing Nature's Playbook: A New App Inspiring Connection with the Great Outdoors
Nature's Playbook, a groundbreaking nature and travel application, has launched on the App Store. - October 12, 2023 - Nature's Playbook
Cloudsyte's ESG Solution Provides Support for California's New Climate Disclosure Laws
Integrative new ESG SAAS solution offers holistic support for sustainability management. - October 07, 2023 - Cloudsyte
Transect Unveils Exclusive Beta of AI Solar Sentiment Feature for Solar Industry Clients
Transect, a prominent provider of cutting-edge software for land evaluation, is excited to introduce an exclusive beta release of its revolutionary feature, Solar Pulse. This feature is designed for assessing community solar sentiment and suitability, marking a significant milestone in the industry. - October 05, 2023 - Transect
KIB Celebrates 32nd Annual Trash Bash 428 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 32nd Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 428 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 23, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 04, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Gary Oppenheimer Workshop at American Community Gardening Association Conference
Gary Oppenheimer, founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) Houston Conference, "Celebrating the Diversity of Growing" on September 27-30, 2023. Oppenheimer will be giving a workshop titled "How AmpleHarvest.org... - September 27, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
FigBytes Boosts Scope 3 Solution with Scenario Analysis and Enhanced Emissions Tracking
Climate action enhancements, expanded emissions factors, and robust supplier-level tracking helps organizations improve Scope 3 reporting and enhances transparency across supply chains - September 26, 2023 - FigBytes
Space Research Incubator Addressing Methane Emissions Using Satellite Data Welcomes 20 Teams from Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, New Caledonia and East Timor
SpaceBase today announces the Space for Planet Earth Virtual Research Incubator Teams across the Pacific region. Teams include: High School Level: Methane Mavericks - Melbourne Girls' College and Kyneton High School, Australia EIJC - James Cook International School, Dumbea, New... - September 26, 2023 - SpaceBase Limited
Orang Utan Republik Foundation to Hold 2023 Pongo Awards to Honor Environmental Achievement and Benefit Critically Endangered Orangutans
The evening fundraiser in Santa Monica will honor world-renowned nature photographer and filmmaker, James Balog (Chasing Ice, The Human Element), and conservation organizations Heal the Bay and Forum Konservasi Leuser (Aceh, Sumatra). - September 26, 2023 - Orang Utan Republik Foundation
Microcranes® Integrates with Pure Cycle Water's New Reclamation Facility
Microcranes, Inc., a portable mini crane producer in the USA, provides indoor and outdoor green energy lifting solutions to a variety of industries. Pure Cycle Water (NASDAQ:PCYO)/Rangeview Metro District, located in Colorado, finds the battery powered Microcrane® unit useful for maintenance... - September 25, 2023 - Microcranes, Inc.
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Named Ninth Best Fall Town in the U.S. for Foliage
Country Living recognizes the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon as a must-visit fall foliage destination. - September 25, 2023 - Visit Potter-Tioga
Sparrow Foundation Institute Achieves 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
The Sparrow Foundation Institute (SFI) is thrilled to announce that it has been granted official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in SFI's journey to empower underserved communities through clean energy initiatives,... - September 16, 2023 - Sparrow Foundation Institute
Gary Oppenheimer to Speak at 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference
Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference. The conference, which will take place on September 10-12 in Prior Lake, Minnesota, will bring together Indigenous nutrition experts and Tribal representatives to discuss... - September 13, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Rory Sparrow, Former NBA Player and Executive, Launches the Sparrow Foundation Institute
Former NBA player and accomplished executive Rory Sparrow has announced the establishment of the Sparrow Foundation Institute (SFI), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives, promoting sustainability, and empowering underserved communities through education and workforce development. Leveraging his extensive experience in both the sports and corporate worlds, Rory Sparrow is determined to create a lasting impact on communities in need. - September 12, 2023 - Sparrow Foundation Institute
September 24 is World Rivers Day 2023
Each year, World Rivers Day commemorates the immense values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – this massive worldwide event involving more than 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day. - September 11, 2023 - World Rivers Day
Workshops for Biodiversity: Protecting Biodiversity Through Awareness and Mainstreaming
Workshops for Biodiversity, a nonprofit organization, is gearing up for an exciting season ahead with an expanded series of workshops across Canada. Scheduled in cities like Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, Sherbrooke, and Drummondville these events aim to empower communities and organizations with the knowledge needed to protect our planet's biodiversity. With a two-fold mission of raising awareness and promoting mainstreaming, the organization seeks to enlighten minds about biodiversity. - September 05, 2023 - Workshops for biodiversity
Saudi Arabia Unveils 20 "Blue Holes" Found in the Red Sea and Initiates Program for Research and Conservation
Saudi Arabia unveiled a ground breaking discovery of 20 "blue holes" in the Red Sea which marks a significant milestone in marine exploration and conservation efforts. - August 30, 2023 - NCW
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Pacific Dental Services Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with Pacific Dental Services for a cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. I-635, on August 19. They gathered at the park early Saturday morning for their day of service. After receiving safety instructions, they set out in small groups, working... - August 30, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB to Celebrate 32nd Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Virtually
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 32nd annual Trash Bash from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will focus their efforts on North Campion Trail and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - August 30, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Palm Springs Recovery Community Rises United: a Tale of Resilience and Cooperation in the Aftermath of Hurricane Hilary
In an environment where homelessness and addiction often take center stage, it's inspiring to witness how our community rallies together in support of one another's recovery. - August 24, 2023 - Phoenix Rising Recovery Center
Equator Pure Nature Wins "Outstanding Intellectual Property Award" in Thailand
Manufacturer of Pipper Standard-branded natural products recognized for patented technology. - August 24, 2023 - Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.
Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego, Inc. and ehs International, Inc. Join Forces to Elevate Safety Training in California
Today, ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc) announced its new affinity partnership with the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego (ABC San Diego), marking a significant step towards enhancing safety training within the construction industry. ehs International will be the exclusive provider of Virtual Instructor-led Safety Training for ABC San Diego and its members. - August 22, 2023 - ehs International, Inc.
Equator Pure Nature Signs Partnership with Leading Indonesian Distributor
PT Visi Ragam Trigatra will represent Pipper Standard products in ASEAN’s biggest market - August 21, 2023 - Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.
PVpallet and Heliene Join Forces to Provide Low Carbon Premium Reusable Packaging for Solar Modules
The partnership will create a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for the domestic solar industry. - August 21, 2023 - PVpallet.com
SolarCraft Honored as Best Solar Installer in Marin County - Marin Magazine Readers Award SolarCraft Top Spot
SolarCraft, a leading solar energy solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of "Best Solar Installer in Marin County" by the readers of Marin Magazine. The annual Marin Magazine Reader's Choice Awards celebrate businesses that excel in delivering exceptional services and products to the local community. - August 18, 2023 - SolarCraft
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 7 at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. Guests were first greeted and signed in by Elouise McMillian and Karen Harmon, and then had the opportunity to tour the Irving Archives and Museum prior to the ceremony. - August 16, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Gold Sponsor Orbica Supports the Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023
SpaceBase, a New Zealand based education and consulting social enterprise, announces partnership with Orbica Global Limited. Orbica will be providing the use of their geospatial data platform. AWS, through Orbica will provide cloud compute access. Both organizatons are the latest in-kind sponsors of the Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023. - August 14, 2023 - SpaceBase Limited
Gateway Recruiting Files Lawsuit Against Texas Fabco for Alleged Unpaid Invoices
Gateway Recruiting sues Texas Fabco for $152,366.55 for alleged unpaid invoices. The lawsuit, filed in Blanco County's District Court, seeks both overdue payment and legal fees. Carpenter Law represents Gateway Recruiting. - August 12, 2023 - Gateway Recruiting
New Book Exposes Unconventional Theory: Amazon & SpaceX Accelerating Climate Change
Author Mark Rider Unveils Startling Insights into Accelerated Climate Change Linked to Space Debris and Satellites. - August 09, 2023 - Author Mark Rider
ZeroWater and CEHN Join Forces to Support “Climate Change & Children’s Health Month”
This July, ZeroWater is proud to support the Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) in their mission to protect children from environmental health risks. As part of Plastic Free July and Climate Change & Children's Health Month, CEHN is leading community conversations on the... - July 28, 2023 - ZeroWater
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas College North Lake Campus Student Government Association Conducts Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) of Dallas College North Lake Campus for a cleanup at the Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail on July 13. They met at the KIB office, directly across the street from the trail. After receiving... - July 26, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful