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VLS Environmental Solutions in Quartzsite, Arizona On September 21, VLS Environmental Solutions unveiled its waste-to-energy processing facility in Quartzsite, Ariz. John Magee, CEO of VLS Environmental Solutions, stated, "The opening of our new Quartzsite facility marks an important milestone in our mission to provide innovative solutions for clients to meet their sustainability goals."
Fat Joe Teams Brings EcoConsciousness to Gaming Community GRAMMY-nominated recording artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe has teamed up with PlanetPlay – the first-ever climate-conscious game marketplace – and Lockwood Publishing – creator of Avakin Life – to promote eco-consciousness within the gaming community. The collaboration provides a series of exclusive in-game and physical merchandise with a portion of proceeds donated to PlanetPlay, which funds global climate projects.
2023 George Tallman Ladd Research Award Dr. Destenie Nock won the George Tallman Ladd Research Award for her outstanding work in the fields of energy poverty, energy transition, and social sustainability. Her work is based on the premise that an energy system dependent on fossil fuels poses a severe threat to both human health and the environment. A central result of her research has been the development of a comprehensive framework for assessing parity in air pollution distribution.
Arizona Farm to School Network Hosts Annual Gathering Last month, Arizona Farm to School network hosted its annual gathering with Fry’s Food Stores to share the farmto-school movement with the community. The event was an immersive experience that included a tour of local farms, as well as a presentation by Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, former United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and current Executive Director of ASU’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems.
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Village Health Clubs & Spas Debuts Sustainable Clothing Line Village Health Clubs & Spas recently debuted its environmentally conscious men’s and women’s clothing line, Village Sustainable Threads. The clothing line is made in Arizona, using fabrics sourced from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.