FBCG launches book on business succession

Al Ghurair said: “The Family Business Council Gulf would like to present families with a first of a kind book that serves as a complete guide on succession planning. The book provides options to facilitate the planning for a sustainable family business and a smooth transition of ownership across …

32 NJ Towns Get Grants to Make Innovative Sustainability Projects a Reality

Four $20,000 grants, eight $10,000 grants and 20 $2,000 grants were distributed to fund a variety of projects including turtle habitat protection, environmental resource inventories, an electric vehicle charging station, single use plastic reduction campaigns, pond restoration, composting and food waste …

Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability

The company was originally founded by Dr. Hans Merensky, a highly regarded geologist, scientist, conservationist and philanthropist. In 1929, he purchased Westfalia Estates, applying principles to ensure that sustainability, humanitarian and ecological impact became key elements of the business.

Denver Fire Stations Participate in Zero Waste Initiative

In an effort to ramp up the Denver Composts program, firefighters from 20 fire stations in the city of Denver are teaching local residents about the benefits of composting. Several of these fire stations have seen their recycling rates increase as much as 8 to 80 percent since they’ve implemented the …

City compost pile gains in popularity

“They can put it in the garbage container, they can compost it themselves or they can take it to the city compost pile,” he said. “We’ve got a good pile started there now.” Cotton said crews cleared the compost area after the last snow of spring and people have been hauling out leaves, grass clippings

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