Headquartered in Houston, VLS is a national leader in waste management services, railcar cleaning, and barge cleaning and repair services, according to a release. The company purchased Environmental Recovery Corp. – which will operate within VLS Waste Services - from Rock Island Capital. Terms were undisclosed.
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Hershey Co., Land O’Lakes, Chesapeake Bay Alliance collaborate to foster sustainable dairy production in Pa.
The Hershey Co., Land O’Lakes Inc. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay are collaborating on Sustainable Dairy PA, an initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The global confectioner is providing initial funding of $300,000 to support the alliance and Land O’Lakes in helping to ...
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Harsco Corp.’s environmental services accounted for 82% of its revenue in 2020
Camp Hill-based industrial services company Harsco Corp. now generates 82% of its revenue from environmentally focused segments, the company announced in its 2020 sustainability report.
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Entre-pet-neurs seek slice of growing pet product market
From more sustainable proteins to alternatives to thermometric goosing, pet product innovators in Bethlehem pitched their ideas for improving the lives of pets.
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Clean pet teeth and cricket protein among highlights at pet event
A Chicago-based company that turns unused food from grocery stores and other food operations into pet food, and a Minneapolis-based company whose product helps improve pet dental health were among the winners during a pet products innovation conference hosted by Factory LLC in Bethlehem.
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Fig Industries receives B Corp. designation
Marketing firm and publisher Fig Industries is the latest Lancaster business to receive a designation as a B Corporation.
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Pilates studio earns B Corporation certification
A chain of Pilates studios in Cumberland County received official designation as a B Corporation following years of investing back into its communities.
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State pushed to regulate carbon emissions
Pennsylvania could soon be doing more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if a petition - submitted by the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Clean Air Council and currently under review by the state’s Environmental Quality Board - spurs new laws.
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Guest view: Don’t be surprised by environmental problems
For 30 years ending in 1977, General Electric discharged PCB pollutants into the Hudson River. In 1969 the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire. Happily, industry has become mindful regarding its impact on the environment since those days. To assist with your own company’s mindfulness, I have outlined a five-step program to help identify and remediate environmental hazards:
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A Conversation With: Mark Hand
Mark Hand, 41, joined the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection almost two decades ago as a geologic specialist. He is currently an energy program specialist and recently earned the Governor’s Award for Excellence for his efforts in organizing and leading the Drive Electric PA Coalition.
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Junior League of Lancaster partners with North Museum of Nature and Science on Girls+STEM rain garden initiative
Local girls will acquire hands-on experience using a variety of STEM skills.
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