Sustainable gardening

Duke Energy commits nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations that preserve, enhance South Carolina's natural resources

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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"By supporting the organizations that do this great work, we can help protect, restore and enhance natural resources, provide valuable educational opportunities and promote access to nature for South Carolinians of all ages."

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  • "By supporting the organizations that do this great work, we can help protect, restore and enhance natural resources, provide valuable educational opportunities and promote access to nature for South Carolinians of all ages."
  • We are proud of our partnership with Duke Energy, and thankful for their commitment to environmental education and preservation of our natural resources."
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Mulch Film Penetration Increases in Agriculture, Demand to Quadruple in Next Ten Years to 4 Million Ton :Fact.MR

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Academic disciplines, Composting, Mulch, Organic gardening, Permaculture, Sustainable gardening, Water conservation, Agriculture, Compound annual growth rate, Agroecology

According to the study, the global agricultural films market registered a CAGR of 3.5% during its historical period of 2016 to 2020.

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  • According to the study, the global agricultural films market registered a CAGR of 3.5% during its historical period of 2016 to 2020.
  • The rising demand in the U.S., Japan, India, and China will continue presenting growth opportunities.
  • Coupled with this, sales will soar as focus on environmentally-friendly and biodegradable solutions multiply in the agricultural sector.
  • Growing adoption of agricultural films such as greenhouse films and mulch for crop production will continue creating attractive growth prospects through the forecast period.

Global $9.4 Billion Drip Irrigation Markets, 2020-2021 & Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Irrigation, Natural environment, Water, Sustainable gardening, Water conservation, Natural resource management, Drip irrigation, Drip

The "Drip Irrigation Market By Type, Application, Regions, and Company Analysis, Global Forecast" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Drip Irrigation Market By Type, Application, Regions, and Company Analysis, Global Forecast" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Drip Irrigation Market will be to US$ 9.4 Billion by 2027.
  • Global Drip Irrigation Market was US$ 4.6 Billion in 2020 and is estimated to grow with double digits CAGR of 10.82% from 2020 to 2027.
  • The global Drip Irrigation is highly competitive with few giants and many small players across the globe.

L2 Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of Ecotone, a Leading Provider of Ecological Restoration Services

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ecotone, Inc. (Ecotone or the Company), a leading provider of ecological restoration-focused design, engineering, and construction services in the Mid-Atlantic.

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  • L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ecotone, Inc. (Ecotone or the Company), a leading provider of ecological restoration-focused design, engineering, and construction services in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Headquartered in Forest Hill, Maryland, with more than seventy employees, Ecotone is a provider of ecological design and restoration services in the United States.
  • Lorin Wolfe, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of L2 Capital, said, Ecotone is well positioned to continue its evolution as a leading environmental restoration services provider.
  • About L2 Capital Partners: L2 Capital Partners is a lower-middle-market private equity firm that specializes in making control investments in a diverse range of family and founder-built companies with demonstrated market leadership.

ReTo Eco-Solutions Participates in a Key Cultural Tourism and Ecological Restoration Project with Local Government in Guangling, Shanxi

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Natural environment, Articles, Academic disciplines, Bioremediation, Conservation biology, Habitat, Landscape ecology, Restoration ecology, Sustainable gardening, Sustainability

In preparation of the Project, Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project (the "Sub-Project") was launched in May 2021 with a budget of RMB600 million.

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  • In preparation of the Project, Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project (the "Sub-Project") was launched in May 2021 with a budget of RMB600 million.
  • Such ecological restoration efforts include but are not limited to the construction of reservoir embankments, roads, landscape and supporting facilities.
  • The Project includes four sub-projects, namely, the Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project, Municipal Public Service Facilities Project, Old City Reconstruction Project, and Health and Cultural Tourism Real Estate Project.
  • The completion of these projects will definitely benefit local society and economy, and bring sustainable and substantial profits to the Company."

Profile® Products Adding Third Wood Fiber Processing Plant by Q1 2022

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Profile Products is continuing its expansion and growth initiatives by bringing a third wood fiber processing plant online, providing more than 100,000 tons of Thermally Refined wood fiber capacity for its customers by Q1 2022.

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  • BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Profile Products is continuing its expansion and growth initiatives by bringing a third wood fiber processing plant online, providing more than 100,000 tons of Thermally Refined wood fiber capacity for its customers by Q1 2022.
  • The plant is part of a major capital investment to meet growing demands for the company's sustainable products and to respond to market capacity constraints.
  • Customers want to know they're using the best products for the job and for the environment," said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile.
  • The new facility is located in the southeastern United States, separate from Profile's existing wood fiber processing plants, and will supply erosion control customers with wood, blend, and other value-added mulch products.

FallsGarden.com Releases White Paper On Environmentally Friendly Landscaping

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Natural environment, Environmental design, Articles, Sustainable gardening, Sustainable design, Environmentalism, Landscape architecture, Organic farming, Rain garden, Organic horticulture, Sustainability

BALTIMORE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FallsGarden.com, a gardening website based on ecological sustainability and organic gardening practices, is excited to publish a new white paper introducing the benefits of environmentally-friendly landscaping practices to homeowners.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FallsGarden.com, a gardening website based on ecological sustainability and organic gardening practices, is excited to publish a new white paper introducing the benefits of environmentally-friendly landscaping practices to homeowners.
  • The white paper "The Many Benefits of Environmentally Smart Landscaping" makes a strong case for eco-friendly landscaping, introducing new concepts such as Rain Gardens to the public.
  • The paper not only thoroughly teaches these concepts but also provides user-friendly ways toward their implementation," said FallsGarden.com founder Anubha Gupta.
  • "The paper provides accurate data and resources, which makes it incredibly easy to find native plant species in a geographical location.

Expanded program makes it easier for home gardeners in southern Ontario to buy native plants, help wildlife

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Sustainable gardening, Natural environment, Landscape, Environmental design, Landscape architecture, Ecological restoration, Natural landscaping, Gardening, Wildlife garden, Plant

b'Toronto, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taking action to help restore biodiversity has never been easier thanks to a partnership between In the Zone (a program run by WWF-Canada and Carolinian\xc2\xa0Canada) and Loblaw Companies Ltd.

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  • b'Toronto, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taking action to help restore biodiversity has never been easier thanks to a partnership between In the Zone (a program run by WWF-Canada and Carolinian\xc2\xa0Canada) and Loblaw Companies Ltd.
  • Native plants \xe2\x80\x94 those that are adapted to local conditions and have deep relationships with other plants and wildlife native to the area \xe2\x80\x94 can now be found in Loblaw Garden Centres primarily throughout southern Ontario\xc2\xa0but spanning all the way from Windsor to Ottawa.\nThis year, 123 Loblaw Garden Centres will carry native plants, which can be easily identified through the In the Zone plant tag.\nThe benefits of using native plants in your garden or balcony garden include:\nNative plants are beautiful, hardy and low-maintenance species (almost all are perennial) that have adapted to local environmental conditions through thousands of years of natural selection.\nNative plants are essential for healthy landscapes, clean water and climate-smart yards.\nThey support a vast diversity of insects, birds, mammals, healthy soil ecosystems and other living organisms through the food web.\nScientific studies show that native plants support many more pollinators than non-native plant species.\nGrowing native plants in every available space is one of the best ways to help reverse habitat loss and restore ecosystems.\nNative plant gardening is a great way to beautify your space while doing something good for the planet.
  • Anyone who adds native plants to their garden is also invited to help grow Canada\xe2\x80\x99s biggest wildlife garden by signing up for the In the Zone Garden program where they\xe2\x80\x99ll get access to garden guides, gardening tips, and contribute to community science through the Garden Tracker.\nMany animal species in southern Ontario benefit from native plant gardening, including:\n'

CenterGate Capital Partners with Leading Lawn and Garden Platform, The Mulch and Soil Company

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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TM&SC operates four manufacturing and distribution facilities, which serve a diverse mix of lawn and garden retailers, commercial landscapers, and mulch installers.

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  • TM&SC operates four manufacturing and distribution facilities, which serve a diverse mix of lawn and garden retailers, commercial landscapers, and mulch installers.
  • "We are excited about our partnership with CenterGate and what it means for our employees, customers, and vendors," commented West.
  • "\nTiffany Kosch, Managing Partner at CenterGate Capital, added, "We are enthusiastic to partner with Mark and the entire TM&SC team.
  • "\nTM&SC is a manufacturer and distributor of mulches, premium soils, decorative bark, and other ground cover products to lawn and garden retailers and commercial landscapers.

Blue Wolf Capital Announces Sale of the Mulch and Soil Company

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'Blue Wolf Capital Partners (\xe2\x80\x9cBlue Wolf\xe2\x80\x9d), a New York-based private equity firm, today announced that it has sold The Mulch and Soil Company, LLC (\xe2\x80\x9cthe Company\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading manufacturer and distributor of mulch and soil products across the Southeast region of the United States.

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  • b'Blue Wolf Capital Partners (\xe2\x80\x9cBlue Wolf\xe2\x80\x9d), a New York-based private equity firm, today announced that it has sold The Mulch and Soil Company, LLC (\xe2\x80\x9cthe Company\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading manufacturer and distributor of mulch and soil products across the Southeast region of the United States.
  • Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.\nBlue Wolf formed The Mulch and Soil Company in 2018 by carving out the mulch division from Suwannee Lumber Company, a former Blue Wolf portfolio company, and merging it with Forestry Resources, Inc. and later K&B Landscapes, two founder-owned businesses in Florida.
  • Under Blue Wolf\xe2\x80\x99s leadership, the Company became one of the Southeast region\xe2\x80\x99s leading manufacturers of premium mulch and soil products with a network that now spans four manufacturing facilities and 165 employees across Florida.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Mulch and Soil Company is a quintessential Blue Wolf investment, which involved a complex carve-out and integration of three companies and demonstrates the value of our niche sub-sector specializations,\xe2\x80\x9d said Adam Blumenthal, Managing Partner of Blue Wolf.
  • Blue Wolf manages challenging situations and complex relationships between business, customers, employees, unions, and regulators to build value for stakeholders.