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Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Gilbert Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was one of the many presenters at F.M. Gilbert Elementary School’s annual Career Day, held on Friday, May 13. As part of its ongoing Schools and Youth Outreach programming, KIB board members attended the event and spoke to two classes of third graders about what... - May 18, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Hazmat Training Comes to Baton Rouge
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Baton Rouge, LA. - May 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Baltimore
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA, DOT, and IATA training in Baltimore, MD. - May 17, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Source Molecular Attends 10th National Monitoring Conference
Source Molecular Corporation participated in the 10th National Monitoring Conference held May 2-6, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. This biennial conference was planned and organized by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) and co-sponsored and facilitated by the North American Lake... - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Cited in Florida Stormwater Group’s Webinar
Scientist lauds Source Molecular's microbial source tracking services. - May 16, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
KIB and Acosta Cares Partner for Park Beautification Project
Almost one year to the day that they originally scheduled the project, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and Acosta Marketing Group, which includes Mosaic Sales Solutions, partnered to paint at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. On Friday, May 6, 88 employee volunteers gathered at the location to... - May 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
NAFA Announces Eugene Water & Electric Board as Newest Sustainability-Accredited Fleet
Sustainability-conscious, customer-owned utility completes accreditation program. - May 14, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
North America Exports of Wood Pellets Reached Record-Highs in 2015, with the US Gulf States Increasing Shipments by 70% from 2Q/15 to 4Q/15, Reports the NAWFR
Exportation of wood pellets from North America totaled 6.1 million tons in 2015, which almost four times as much as in 2010, as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the second half of 2015, export volumes from Southern Gulf ports were up almost 70%. - May 13, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Green Mountain College and Audubon International Announce New Sustainability Partnership
Two sustainability-focused organizations – Green Mountain College (based in Poultney, VT) and Audubon International (based in Troy, NY) - are kicking off a comprehensive partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all. This effort will train future sustainability professionals, building on Audubon Internationals’ vast network of environmentally-responsible facilities and GMC's cutting edge, online graduate curriculum in sustainability. - May 13, 2016 - Audubon International
Source Molecular Presents at 2016 Recreational Waters Conference
Source Molecular Corporation joined the 2016 Recreational Waters Conference hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Science and Technology from April 12 to 15, at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mauricio Larenas of Source Molecular presented a poster entitled,... - May 13, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Solar Industry Gets Down to Business at the 2016 Midwest Solar Expo
The 3rd Annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the Twin Cities May 17-19, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown. - May 05, 2016 - Midwest Solar Expo
Hazmat Training Comes to Hilton Head
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Hilton Head, SC. - May 04, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2016 Market Update
Annual Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends & Predictions - May 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Florida DEP Approves NutriBind™ as part of Its Innovative Technologies Acceptance Program
Leading, technology-based environmental remediation company reports regulatory acceptance of it’s in situ sorption and biodegradation technology to manage complex, challenging environmental liabilities. - May 01, 2016 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Awards Tersus Patent for Self-Nanoemulsifying Oil
Self-Nano Emulsion; Advanced Electron Donor Delivery for Enhanced Anaerobic Bioremediation - May 01, 2016 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
New Entity Formed to Preserve Los Cerritos Wetlands and Consolidate Existing Oil Fields
Beach Oil Minerals Partners has been formed to provide a “much-needed infusion of capital and resources” to ensure the success of the Los Cerritos Wetlands restoration and oil consolidation project. - May 01, 2016 - Beach Oil Minerals Partners, LLC
Planting Trees for Our Children
The MFC partners with Treecycler to help extend the reach of reforestation activities on school trust lands. Treecycler allows users to donate money toward tree-planting projects by redeeming codes found on product packaging, in the mail, or online. The codes can be redeemed for the MFC’s project, “Planting Trees for Our Children” by visiting: http://bit.ly/TreecyclerMFC - April 29, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Environmentalists Speak Out About Earth Related Issues at Historic Bank of Clearwater for Earth Day
On April 22nd, environmental speakers, activists, and concerned citizens joined together to acknowledge those protecting the Earth and encouraged renewed efforts at the Earth Day reception held at the Historic Bank of Clearwater, Downtown Clearwater from 6-8pm. - April 29, 2016 - Church of Scientology
A & B Environmental Consulting Expands Service Area as Licensed Asbestos Inspector in Indiana
Residents of Orlando Park, IL, aren't the only ones who can benefit from A & B Environmental Consulting's asbestos testing services anymore. Now, nearby residents in Indiana can call the asbestos inspection company for assistance, too. Seeking to expand the company's reach and better protect... - April 29, 2016 - A & B Environmental Consulting
Hazmat Training Comes to Orlando
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Orlando, FL. - April 27, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Joana Meitani Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joana Meitani of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of geophysics. About Joana Meitani Mrs. Meitani is retired from her positon as a Senior... - April 26, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
EMLab P&K Helps Mold Testing Specialists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Through Patent-Pending Lab Report
Mold testing specialists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania benefit from MoldRANGE Local Climate reports. Mold lab report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels based on the project’s zip code. - April 25, 2016 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Clean Transportation in Celebration of Earth Day
Forty six years ago it became clear that there are several things we all could be doing to preserve our home we call planet Earth. - April 23, 2016 - ALL ABOARD AMERICA!
Environmental Sustainability Promoted by Mason Jar Candles & A.U.M. Films
Two San Francisco based organizations work together to promote awareness around resource sustainability to invoke more responsible human conduct. Mason Jar Candles Inc. and A.U.M. Films realize that small actions, both good and bad, can scale to enormous measure when it comes to the global environment. - April 23, 2016 - Mason Jar Candles, Inc
LHF Earth Day Free Giveaway and Facebook Contest
Beginning this Earth Day, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation announces a free giveaway and Facebook contest to get everyone more involved in litter cleanup efforts. Local residents can stop by the foundation office to get their free trash grabber pole beginning on April 22, 2016 while supplies last. - April 23, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Earth Day Brings Convenient E-Waste Management to CrossIron Mills Patrons
Electronic Recycling Association and CrossIron Mills partner to offer the public secure and responsible disposal of unwanted electronic equipment. - April 21, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Earth Day Tips for Telecommuters
Telework Recruiting, the leader in telecommuting jobs and information, offers telecommuters tips to further help the environment. - April 21, 2016 - Telework Recruiting, Inc.
Hazmat Training Comes to St. Louis
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in St. Louis, MO. - April 20, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
BedBug Chasers Now Killing Bed Bugs in Long Island NY
BedBug Chasers®, New York City’s #1 bed bug heat treatment is now servicing Nassau and Suffolk Counties with 2 Long Island locations – Massapequa and East Hampton NY. The BedBug Chasers® of Long Island NY service centers will be run by Michael Colongione, Managing Partner. Mr. - April 19, 2016 - BedBug Chasers
Watergate Stormwater Automatic Retractable Screen
The Watergate ARS is an automatic retractable screen that can be placed along the opening of a curb inlet catch basin. The Watergate blocks large trash and debris from entering stormwater drains during dry weather flows and light to moderate rain. - April 19, 2016 - Bio Clean Environmental Inc.
EMLab P&K Houston Lab Expands, Earns NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K expands Houston, Texas laboratory, earns NVLAP accreditation in asbestos to analyze asbestos in bulk insulation samples and bulk building materials. - April 18, 2016 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
A Web Series on Climate Change Hosted by a Man on the Moon Premieres on Mother Earth Day
“La Granda Bildo” combines a news program with a fictional reality show to address climate change. - April 17, 2016 - La Granda Bildo
Boston Ethical Community Announces Launch of Grants Program
The Boston Ethical Community, a Cambridge-based nonprofit, announced today the launch of a grantmaking initiative, the first in the organization’s history. The organization will begin accepting proposals on April 18, 2016, and expects to announce the award of the first grant this fall. The... - April 16, 2016 - Boston Ethical Community
Scientology Information Center Brings Together Conservationists and Wild-Life Enthusiasts to Celebrate Earth Day
On Friday April 22nd local conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, and earth-conscious members of the community are coming together to celebrate Earth Day at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater, from 6:00-8:00 pm. - April 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey
Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Hazmat Training Comes to Charlotte
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide RCRA and DOT refresher and SARA Title III training in Charlotte, NC. - April 13, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training Comes to the Raleigh Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour Hazwoper training in Cary, NC. - April 13, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Langson Energy’s Steam Machine Uses Waste Saturated Steam Pressure to Make Green Power
Langson Energy Inc. awed over 100 onlookers who saw how they use waste saturated steam pressure to make green electricity at an ethanol plant in SD. This is the first time this award-winning company’s latest green steam technology has been installed in the US. Langson’s low cost, scalable clean energy production units are significant to the global energy landscape because traditional turbines have difficulties with saturated steam, but the Steam Machine seamlessly converts it to clean power. - April 13, 2016 - Langson Energy, Inc.
SASOR Announces Approval of Both Canadian and US Patents for the Use of Nuclear Thermal Technology in Oil Sands and Oil Shale Production
These patents significantly resolve concerns of climate change in oil sands and oil shale exploration and production. - April 12, 2016 - Shale and Sands Oil Recovery LLC
Recent Communications, Inc. Launches 1st Annual Business e-Waste Recycling Initiative
Local Telecom Partner Offering e-Waste Pick-Ups at Businesses Across the Delaware Valley to Celebrate Earth Day - April 12, 2016 - Recent Communications, Inc.
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Gilbert Gordon Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016 for his accomplishments and achievements in the fields of Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has now been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016 in Analytical Chemistry. - April 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Free Paper Shredding and Recycling in the Houston Area for Business and Individuals
Free certified public service for security shredding of paper documents. This helps businesses and individuals deal with destroying confidential paper securely. This service is offered every week by Vanish Document Shredding. - April 07, 2016 - Vanish Document Shredding
Distributed Generation Solar Energy Returns to Costa Rica
Solar energy in Costa Rica has been stalled for more than a year. This week the pricing for applications and net metering has been announced by Coopeguanacaste, one of the companies that supplies electricity in Costa Rica. Solar power will move forward with a larger share of the renewable energy portfolio of Costa Rica. With abundant sunshine, it will be a great compliment to wind power, hydro, and geothermal power. - April 07, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
CSU Prof. Using Mobile App to Capture Bat Data in Africa
Rebekah Kading, PhD, Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University (CSU), downloaded Red Hen System's MediaMapper Mobile App for Android™ and is taking it to Uganda to research bats that may... - April 07, 2016 - Red Hen Systems, LLC
Hazmat Training Comes to Atlanta
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory DOT and RCRA training in Atlanta, GA. - April 06, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Healthcare, Parent, and Faith Organizations Join Together for the First Time to Discuss Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy
Meet, Eat, & Discover: Health Benefits of Clean, Renewable Energy, a luncheon and conversation on April 7, will bring together for the first time North Carolina’s healthcare, parent and faith organizations to explore how children’s health is directly impacted by our reliance on... - April 06, 2016 - Mothers & Others for Clean Air, a program of the American Lung Association of the Southeast
Danforth Center Expands with New Principal Investigators
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is growing with the addition of two principal investigators, Ru Zhang, Ph.D. and Malia Gehan, Ph.D. The new scientists bring significant expertise in plant genomics and phenomics, and strengthen the Center’s focus on agricultural productivity and... - April 06, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D.,... - April 05, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
REDmeters Launches the Dredging RM2: "Bill By Tonnage"
REDmeters just released the new RM2, a non-nuclear in-line density meter that can be mounted on any dredging vessel. This is new for the dredging world, that has been struggling to justify contractual pricing with performance. As a result, contractual negotiations today, are mostly based on... - April 02, 2016 - REDmeters
Wright Scoop Launches Book, "The ABCs of Greening Communications"
Based on Industry interviews, workshop participation and column commentary, Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized eco-advocate, launches book, "The ABCs of Greening Communications." - March 31, 2016 - The Wright Scoop