Testing Prolific Growth Aquatic Plants to Remediate Metal Pollutants
An Article from The Conversation: U.K. tests phytoremediation potential of fast-growing Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth) with promising results. Because the water hyacinth is invasive, testing plants were arranged in pods in the river to keep the species...
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Turning an Old Junkyard into a River Park
Article from the Mountain Express: using phytoremediation to clean up a brownfield site sitting next to the French Broad River Park in Asheville, NC that had previously been an auto junkyard for more than 40 years. With the initial work started in 2011, the park could...
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PHYTO – Case Study – Petroleum – US Coast Guard Former Fuel Storage Facility
CASE STUDY - PETROLEUM Project Name: US Coast Guard Former Fuel Storage Facility (Guthrie Nichols et al., 2014) (Cook et al 2010) Location: Elizabeth City, NC Scientists: Elizabeth Guthrie Nichols (a); Rachel L. Cook (a); James E. Landmeyer (b); Brad Atkinson (c);...
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Join the Offshoots Horticulture Installation Team!
Offshoots is looking to grow their horticulture installation team! We are seeking a seasonal landscaping laborer to work on residential landscape and garden installations with our horticulture team. We focus on creating sustainable, ecologically sound landscapes and...
read moreAnnouncing 2 New Members of the Offshoots Inc Team!
Offshoots Inc. is very excited to announce two new members to the Offshoots team: Emily Humphrey and Julie Salvatoriello. Emily is a welcome addition to the Offshoots Inc. design team. Emily is a landscape designer from Providence, RI, where she worked for several...
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Succulent Beds Planted at Volvo
The succulent beds were planted this week at our Volvo Village of Boston project! Offshoots designed a low-maintenance and low-water landscape as a part of the full building renovation designed by Arrowstreet Architecture. Waves of Mugo Pines and mixed succulents are...
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