Today the Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation (ISEIF) announced its third cohort of grantees. The grantee organizations will educate consumers about the changes that will affect them as Illinois utilities Ameren and ComEd ramp up their smart meter deployments to nearly 1 million in 2015. Funded projects span a range of approaches to educate… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Environment
Couél Announces Move to 100% Recyclable Packaging
Today wine accessories company Couél announced that from December 10th, 2014, the company would be moving from plastic packaging to environmentally-friendly 100% recyclable paper boxes. “We now have a package that is 100% recyclable that can be shipped as-is, reducing Amazon’s need for further packaging our product,” says Mr. Presol, one of the co-founders of… Read more »
Amazing Blades: Making Your Customers Happy, One Plant At A Time
We’ve all heard for years upon years upon eons, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”. That’s all fine and dandy in theory, but when it comes to commercial lawn maintenance another old adage comes to mind, “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression”. If you own a business, work at… Read more »
Arizona Landscape Supply Company, Grand Materials, Now Offers Artificial Grass
Until recently, residents and landscaping professionals of Arizona were limited with regards to being able to choose artificial grass or artificial turf to use in their yards. However, thanks to Grand Materials and Supply, this is no longer an issue, as this company is now able to provide their customers with one of the largest selections of artificial grass products in the Arizona area…. Read more »
Mid-Atlantic States Release Course of Action, Convene Experts to Discuss Deep Sea Canyon Science
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) has recently adopted a Course of Action to consider and develop recommendations to strengthen federal protection of submarine canyon habitats. MARCO’s recommendations to federal agencies will be based on synthesis of existing data. MARCO is working with its five member states, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and… Read more »
