The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding a $91,000 environmental education grant to the Universidad Metropolitana, known as UMET, to enhance environmental education for students islandwide.
Liberty Puerto Rico signed an agreement for with Para La Naturaleza.
Nine nonprofit organizations were the recipients of $40,000 in grants available through Ford Motor Company’s Conservation and Environment Grants Program, to keep their environmental preservation projects going.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan announced Thursday it has been officially certified as a “Green Hotel” by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the government agency responsible for tourism regulations and green lodging sponsored programs dedicated to the Caribbean.
FirstBank donated $10,000 to Madre Tierra Atabey, to sponsor the “Brain Challenge” program, whose mission is to promote environmental protection among the student population.
Ten Puerto Rican nonprofit organizations will be expanding their environmental conservation efforts this year after being awarded a total of $40,000 through Ford Motor Company’s Environmental Grants Program.
The winners of the first art contest using recycled materials sponsored jointly by FirstBank — through its “Uno con el Ambiente” environmental program — and Fundación Proyecto La Línea de mi Pensamiento, were recently honored in a ceremony showcasing the submitted works.
Looking to further its commitment to contributing to Puerto Rico’s quality of life, the Toyota Foundation announced Tuesday the winners of its environmental grants program, which this year distributed $100,000 among seven nonprofits working on eco-friendly initiatives.
The International Association of Golf Tour Operators recently recognized the Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club for its commitment to environmental conservation, bestowing the property with its highest award in the “Nature Conservation” category.
Ford announced Thursday the 13th edition of the Conservation and Environmental Grants, the annual program through which the automaker supports individuals and nonprofit organizations in projects that promote environmental conservation in Puerto Rico.
Businesses throw tens of thousands of plastic cups, dishes, cutlery and containers in the garbage each day but growing interest in sustainable alternatives for food service disposables is spelling success for a small company devoted to biodegradable and recyclable food ware.
Looking to uphold its commitment to the environment and the community, Toyota de Puerto Rico announced its participation in the Department of Transportation and Public Works’ “Adopt a Highway” program, taking over the responsibility for cleaning and beautifying a stretch of Muñoz Rivera Avenue in Río Piedras, where its headquarters are located.
After more than 10 years promoting the ideas, creativity and critical thinking of developing artists, the Lexus Artists Scholarships program has taken a new turn this year in favor of the environment.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday honored eight individuals and organizations from across Puerto Rico with “Environmental Quality Awards” for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment.
More than 200 volunteers from Starbucks, Agua Sala Ministry, Club Sparta, and other organizations recently collected about 1,000 pounds of garbage from the beach bordering the La Perla community in Old San Juan during the sixth edition of the Jornada Eco Deportiva event.
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