Tom Joseph Fatjo, Jr. He was the ultimate optimist and believed there was nothing that could not be accomplished. His charismatic personality and positive attitude became a foundation for his ability to attract, develop and lead his business partners.
His honesty and integrity were hallmarks of who he was. Early in his career, he came across a challenge to improve waste collection in his neighborhood. Tom embraced this challenge which led to the creation of Browning-Ferris Industries.
After exploring other fields, Tom returned to his roots in the waste business in and over the next 10 years founded Republic Waste, TransAmerican Waste and Waste Corporation of America. Lonnie C. Poole, Jr. Lonnie, who grew up on a farm in North Carolina, was the first in his family to attend college. After graduating with a B. He then found success in the business world, excelling as both a sales manager and an engineer. In Lonnie founded Waste Industries, a non-hazardous solid waste services company, which now serves more than 1.
To advance scientific research and create educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable waste management practices.
View More…. If you believe as we do, in the value of empirical science which can develop and evaluate new approaches to manage solid waste, we encourage you to join us in our mission. The Nature Conservancy TNC funded my citizen-science, water quality-based project and if I can get funding, so can you. They have sustained more than million acres, kept 5, miles of rivers clean, and led hundreds of marine conservation projects.
They use a science-based approach for conservation efforts globally, putting to work the scientists that they have in staff. The David and Lucille Packard Foundation is one of the largest private foundations, and their core focus is on conservation, ocean science, community education.
True to the identity of the environmentally conscious clothing line is their commitment to protecting the environment. It should be no surprise that their grant giving also aligns with projects around protecting the environment. The ERM Foundation provides small environmental grants to nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that share their commitment to sustainable and equitable world. The Coca-Cola Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the The Coca-Cola Company, and it strives to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
The Coca-Cola Foundation offers the opportunity to make a unique and sustainable difference in the following areas: women, water and community well-being. Is your organization into forest management — be it urban forest or rural forest management?
Then this grant may be for you. Surdna Foundation is one of the largest private foundations, and they fund various environmental justice alliances and nonprofits. Their strategic principals encompass social justice reform, healthy environments, and inclusive economies. The work of the Council is guided by a long range strategic plan with the goal to achieve greater sustainability, good environmental stewardship, higher process efficiency and increased knowledge.
Non-research oriented projects are reviewed and recommended to the Projects Committee by technical staff. Thus, the Research Council was formed as a sub-committee of technical experts to assist the BOD in funding high quality research projects and identify industry research needs.
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