Mechanicsburg-based Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for its 2023 Environmental Grant Program for projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities.
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Grant applications for EV infrastructure open next month
Applications for grants to build the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure will open next month for organizations looking to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain EV Station Infrastructure sites.
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Harsco Environmental renews contract with UK steel producer for decarbonization
Camp Hill-based Harsco Corps' Environmental division has renewed its contract with the United Kingdom’s largest steel producer for five years to support reducing carbon from its steel production operations.
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The Hershey Co. launches climate change initiatives
The Hershey Company continues its efforts to act on climate change with the launch of solar, water and land use projects.
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Pa. sees billions in federal dollars one year after Bipartisan law
Since being signed by President Joe Biden in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided Pennsylvania with billions of dollars in support for projects.
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HNTB chosen to lead state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure project
HNTB's Pennsylvania office in Allentown will develop and implement the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
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WellSpan lauded for emission reduction efforts
WellSpan Health’s pledge to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 earned it recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Nov. 10.
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Lancaster among Pa. counties receiving investments in Water Projects
Lancaster is listed among the Pennsylvania counties receiving investment funding for drinking water, storm water, and non-point source projects through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Gov. Tom Wolf announced.
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DCNR to use 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will produce or purchase 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
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Clean Earth earns award for disposal of non-viable hand sanitizer
Clean Earth, a division of Harsco Corp., received a Top Project of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards Program for its entry, Supplying Safe, Sustainable Solutions for the Disposal of Hand Sanitizer Amid Pandemic.
Read More »Lancaster’s Environmental Recovery bought by VLS Environmental Solutions
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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