UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 10, 2017
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ECOSPHERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 000-25663 | 20-3502861 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
3515 S.E Lionel Terrace, Stuart, FL 34997
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(772) 287-4846
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective July 10, 2017, Mr. Dean Becker resigned from the Board of Directors. In his emailed resignation, he stated he did not have the time to devote to the business of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Dennis McGuire |
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| Dennis McGuire Chief Executive Officer |
Date: July 14, 2017 |
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