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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

AerNos is using CES 2020 as a platform to demonstrate the power of nano gas sensor networks to provide actionable, granular minute-by-minute air pollution information to consumers. Throughout CES 2020, data will be shown from multiple Ozone monitoring stations in Las Vegas and surrounding areas, along with Ozone data from nearby EPA stations, illustrating both the quality and consistency of AerNos nano gas sensors and the importance of hyperlocal air quality data to consumers.

According to the EPA and World Health Organization, air pollution is a major source of illness and disease. Today, consumers lack the information they need to assess the risks from, and to reduce exposure to, air pollutants. This is due to the small number of air quality monitoring stations, which are typically miles away from consumers. Traditional air quality monitoring stations are large and costly to set up and maintain. Air quality monitoring stations also only measure outdoor pollutants, missing indoor air, a major source of exposure according to the EPA.

Small, affordable, sensitive (to parts-per-billion levels) and low power, AerNos nano gas sensors are a game changer for hyperlocal, granular sensing. AerNos is a b2b company providing multi-gas sensor modules for integration into Smart Home, Smart City, wearable, mobile and other IoT devices. The CES 2020 Ozone monitoring demonstration illustrates the future of air quality monitoring when even the smallest Smart devices will utilize multi-gas sensors to automate cleansing, ventilation and reporting and when consumers will know what's in the air they are breathing.

"This is a huge year at CES for us and we are incredibly excited and proud to be showing live data from this demonstration throughout the show," said Sundip R. Doshi, founder and CEO of AerNos. "The data you see coming from our network of sensors paints a picture of a brighter future for air quality monitoring and human health and safety."

AerNos nano gas sensor products utilize a tiny sensor array to detect multiple gases simultaneously to parts per billion (ppb) levels for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring, hazardous gas detection and other e-nose applications. Designed for high volume manufacturing, AerNos nano gas sensors address the need for reliable, accurate and application specific gas sensors for the more than 50 billion connected devices worldwide expected by 2020.

AerNos CEO Sundip Doshi will be a panelist on the Smart Home Session: Can Smart Homes Improve Our Health, Wednesday, January 8 from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., Venetian, Level 4, Marcello 4406.

AerNos will exhibit at CES 2020 at the Sands Expo Booth 42137, January 7-10 in Las Vegas. To learn about AerNos at CES or to schedule a meeting during CES 2020 visit AerNos at CES.

About AerNos 
AerNos, Inc. develops application-specific nano gas sensors based on its breakthrough and proprietary AerN²S Technology to detect harmful gases in the environment. AerNos nano gas sensors are designed to be easily integrated into consumer and commercial product lines, such as standalone monitoring devices, non-stationary devices (e.g., drones, industrial robots, and construction equipment), modes of transportation, wearables, smartphones, and IoT. AerNos is the recipient of the 2018 Global Gas Sensors Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan. AerIoT, AerBand, SmartAer, AerN²S and AerNos are trademarks of AerNos, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.aernos.com. You may also contact us at media@AerNos.com.



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OWINGS MILLS, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

WPM Real Estate Management has named William Scott Severn as its Business Development Coordinator for the firm. In this role, Severn will support the company's ongoing growth and outreach in the community with a focus on expanding the breadth of the company's portfolio across all lines of business.

"We're pleased to have Scott stepping into this role at WPM," says James Dahlgren, WPM President. "Having worked in multifamily real estate, Scott has onsite knowledge of the day-to-day operations and property management needs of the clients we serve, positioning him to readily identify opportunities where WPM's management services can add value."

Severn joined WPM in 2015 as a leasing specialist and has earned multiple promotions since then, most recently to Property Manager. Prior to joining WPM, Severn served in the United States Marine Corps as a Data Network Specialist with Top Secret Clearance. During his time in the Marine Corps, Severn created and maintained SIPR and NIPR networks during combat operations in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan and conducted day-to-day service and support for Operation Enduring Freedom. He attributes his discipline and teamwork-oriented approach to his years in the Marine Corps.

"I'm eager for the opportunity to have a positive impact on the growth of WPM," notes Severn. "WPM is a leader in the region serving the property management needs of residential and commercial real estate clients. I look forward to working with the team and building on the company's success to help expand the communities, properties and clients we serve."

Severn holds the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) candidate designations and is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the National Apartment Association (NAA). He is an active member on WPM's Community Impact and Marketing & Training Committees. A Maryland native and graduate of the Community College of Baltimore County, Severn has lived in California, North Carolina, South Carolina and Afghanistan. He currently resides in Carney, MD.

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About WPM Real Estate Management:

WPM Real Estate Management is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that provides property management for over 23,000 homes and 40,000 people in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. The company's primary focus is residential: multifamily, condominium, senior housing, student housing, and homeowner association communities. In addition, it has an extensive managed portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties. WPM has been recognized as one of Baltimore's Top Workplaces by The Baltimore Sun, ranking among the top 5 large employers for seven consecutive years. The company employs approximately 500 employees across more than 150 properties. For more information about WPM Real Estate Management, visit the WPM website at http://www.wpmllc.com.



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PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

OpConnect announced today shipping of its Plug-N-Play OCPP enabled network stations. This innovative technology allows stations to be installed and activated by any licensed electrician without commissioning.

"This is an important step in saving installation costs for our customers," said Dexter Turner, OpConnect CEO. "No longer will installing networked stations require costly commissioning by the manufacturer or a certified installer. Just like many devices we use every day, when the station is first powered up it will identify itself on the network and the customer will be in business."

This technology reflects OpConnect's continued push to improve the customer experience and help reduce all costs associated with EV Charging. "The more cost saving innovation we can bring to market," continued Turner, "The more EV infrastructure we can get deployed, which will help accelerate EV adoption."

The feature is available today in all OpConnect connected stations, including its OCPP enabled 40, 50, 80 and 100 Amp rated units, designed for passenger and fleet vehicle applications.

OpConnect's network technology is designed to accommodate multi-family, workplace, public and fleet applications. The network is fully OCPP certified, allowing its customers to avoid vendor lock and having a choice of OCPP hardware available on the market today.

About OpConnect (http://www.opconnect.com): 
OpConnect is a leading developer of electric vehicle charging station technology, operating over a thousand charging ports in sixteen US states using unique EV charging stations targeted at workplace, multi-family and fleet operations. OpConnect's EV charger products and cloud software services are Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compliant, giving customers the flexibility of running charging station hardware with a variety of network platform providers.

For more information, please visit http://www.opconnect.com or contact us at info@opconnect.com.



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PISCATAWAY, N.J. AND BLIESKASTEL, GERMANY (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

IoTecha Corp. (IoTecha), a provider of advanced Smart Charging solutions for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, and Hager Group, a leading provider of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings, are proud to announce our successful milestone development marking the completion of the End-to-End platform for Smart EV Charging, enabled by Combined Charging System (CCS) with ISO/IEC 15118 Plug and Charge (PnC).

This milestone was also enabled by the new round of IoTecha funding led by Hager Group. The funds will be used to meet growing customer demand for IoTecha's IoT.ON platform for smart EV Charging, Cloud-based Charger Monitoring and Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) services. Proceeds will also be used to support the launch of several AC Charger models based on IoTecha's platform in Europe and North America in early 2020 and further development of IoTecha's IoT.ON Cloud Services. Out of the box integration with IoT.ON Cloud Services will enable EV Charger monitoring, enhanced charger availability, and robust ISO/IEC 15118 interoperability. As a result, our partners and customers will be able to offer an improved user experience, while reducing the overall cost of charger ownership and EV charging costs.

Mr. Oleg Logvinov, CEO of IoTecha, stated, "The success of any technology or service is highly dependent on the strength of the ecosystem that supports it. We are very proud of our partnership with Hager Group, which brings together complimentary expertise and capabilities. The history of IoTecha's team began with the development of powerline communication technology and implementation of the ST2100 SoC, while at STMicroelectronics. We now have an opportunity to enable the implementation of complete systems because of innovative partners like Hager Group."

Mr. Jean Lasserre, VP Corporate Strategy at Hager Group added, "Together with IoTecha, Hager Group has been able to offer our customers a complete new Charging Station offering in record time. We have seen the market demand for advanced charging solutions explode in recent months, with customers now putting more and more emphasis on a complete, robust, secured yet extremely simple to use solution for charging. Together with IoTecha, Hager Group wants to be a partner of choice for companies willing to implement highly performing and easy-to-use charging solutions on a large scale and for various business segments, such as Commercial and Residential Properties, Parking Garages, Corporate Fleets, Retail Parking Lots, and Private Homes."

Hager Group and IoTecha recently joined with Hubject, the eRoaming platform for customer-friendly charging of electric vehicles, and held a successful end-to-end solution demonstration at the Hager Forum in Obernai, France. Attendees of the event had an opportunity to see Plug and Charge in action where a brand new Porsche Taycan was seamlessly charging using PnC from a Hager AC Charging station built on IoTecha's platform. The Hager AC Charger was connected to the Hubject PKI Ecosystem through the IoTecha IoT.ON Cloud. This comprehensive implementation enabled a simple and user-friendly experience as presented in this video --https://www.iotecha.com/blog/post/123

IoTecha products bring important advantages to charging station manufacturers, operators, and owners, including the support of key standards, such as CCS with ISO/IEC 15118 and Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). IoTecha's Combined Charging System on Module (CCSoM) is a software and hardware platform that shortens time to market for both EVSE and EV manufacturers and enables the development of a wide range of EV Chargers (EVSE) for private and public use. IoTecha's IoT.ON integrated Cloud platform enables charger manufacturers and charging station operators to significantly reduce operational costs and charger downtime by providing tools to continually monitor charger status and performance.

For further information, please contact: 
Brenda LiBrizzi 
brenda@iotecha.com         
+1 (908) 300-5178

About IoTecha Corp. 
IoTecha is accelerating the Electric Vehicle revolution by providing an integrated Platform called IoT.ON – consisting of software, hardware and Cloud components - for the Smart Charging infrastructure and enabling the integration of tens of millions of Electric Vehicles with the Power Grid. Our customers are prominent global manufacturers of both Electric Vehicles and EV charging stations. Our products include V2G and HomePlug Protocol Analyzer, Combined Charging System on Module (and custom modules) for EVSE and EV applications, and our Cloud-based services. http://www.iotecha.com

About Hager Group 
Hager Group is a leading provider of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Its range of solutions and services extends from energy distribution to cable management and from security systems to building automation. 
As an independent family-owned and family-run company based in Blieskastel, Germany, Hager Group is one of the industry's innovation leaders. 11,500 employees generate sales of around 2 billion Euros. Components and solutions are produced at 22 locations around the globe and customers in more than 120 countries all over the world trust in them.

Contact: 
Cécile Mora 
Manager Corporate Public Relations 
T +33 6 37 48 45 49 
cecile.mora@hagergroup.com 
hagergroup.com



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TAIPEI, TAIWAN AND PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PRWEB)JANUARY 07, 2020

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and IoTecha Corp. are proud to announce the 80A version of the LIVA Smart AC Charger powered by IoTecha's IoT.ON platform. The innovative LIVA charger is bundled with IoT.ON Services, enabling valuable features such as Plug and Charge, Smart Load Management, and Predictive Maintenance. IoTecha's IoT.ON platform brings the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to electric vehicle charging. Plug and Charge is one of the key features of Combined Charging System (CCS) with ISO/IEC 15118 communication.

"The LIVA charger, together with the IoT.ON platform, is the long-awaited answer for smart and efficient charging." said Vincent Chen, COO of ECS. "With its built-in security, intelligent remote management and grid-integration features, this successful combination not only delivers unparalleled user experiences today, but also provides a 'future-proof' solution for our customers."

"Not long ago, we announced our partnership with Hubject, which enables us to offer Plug and Charge on our IoT.ON Platform leveraging Hubject's services," said Oleg Logvinov, CEO of IoTecha. "The introduction of the LIVA Charger with IoT.ON services is the next major milestone in our journey of making the electric vehicle Charging experience secure, seamless, and easy with ISO/IEC 15118 Plug and Charge."

The LIVA charger offers simplicity and is customizable with a simple change of the skin (external enclosure) and Human Machine Interface (HMI). It is available for branding and is designed to support a wide array of LAN and WAN options. The advanced feature set of IoTecha's IoT.ON, combined with the global manufacturing and customer service strength of ECS, make the LIVA AC Charger an ideal choice for both residential and commercial applications. Full IoT.ON capabilities include: 

Plug and Charge

Remote firmware updates

Continuous monitoring with advanced analytics

Fleet charging and Multi-dwelling charging

Power flow management

Vehicle Grid Integration functions

V2G, which enables power transfer from the EV back to the premises and grid

The IoT.ON platform also enables intelligent grid integration services that can potentially generate additional income for LIVA charger owners and operators. For commercial applications, OCPP is supported to allow the LIVA charger to easily integrate with existing infrastructure.

For more details regarding this introductory offer, please visit http://www.ecs.com.tw or contact charger.preorder@ecs.com.tw

About ECS 
ECS, Elitegroup Computer Systems, was established in 1987. In recent years, ECS's main focus has expanded from motherboards to All-in-One PCs, notebook computers, Mini PC and other mobile products. ECS is strongly committed to developing cutting-edge technology in order to create innovative products under environmentally friendly designs. ECS's comprehensive quality control system ensures all of ECS products can be counted on for stability and reliability. Visit http://www.ecs.com.tw to learn more.

About IoTecha 
IoTecha is accelerating the Electric Vehicle revolution by providing an integrated Platform called IoT.ON – consisting of software, hardware and Cloud components - for the Smart Charging infrastructure and enabling the integration of tens of millions of Electric Vehicles with the Power Grid. Our customers are prominent global manufacturers of both Electric Vehicles and EV charging stations. Our products include V2G and HomePlug Protocol Analyzer, Combined Charging System on Module (and custom modules), and our Cloud-based services. http://www.iotecha.com



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Directors. Mr. Miguel Escobar and Dr. David Martin joined the Board of Directors effective January 1.

"Miguel and David each bring unique leadership gifts, perspective and experience, as well as a deep commitment to Episcopal Relief & Development's meaningful work," said Teri Lawver, Chair of the Board of Directors. "I am looking forward to working closely with them to continue to elevate the mission of the organization."

Mr. Escobar is Executive Director of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary (EDS) where he works with the Very. Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of EDS, to build a Master of Divinity in Anglican Studies program aimed at forming Gospel-based, social justice faith leaders for The Episcopal Church. Previously, he served as Managing Program Director at the Episcopal Church Foundation and as Communications Assistant to then-Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. Mr. Escobar also serves on Episcopal Relief & Development's Church Programs Committee.

Dr. Martin is an independent consultant, with broad experience in the software industry, specializing in the technical analysis of software systems. Additionally, he is an elected city council member in Ames, Iowa, and has served in local parishes in the roles of vestry member, chorister, website manager and clergy spouse, most recently at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martin is also a part of Episcopal Relief & Development's Administration and Finance committee.

"I am deeply grateful to Teri and all of our board members for generously sharing their knowledge, expertise and energy to further our global mission of working together to create lasting change," said Rob Radtke, President & CEO of Episcopal Relief & Development. "Miguel and David's wealth of experience and insight as leaders in the Church, the corporate sector and in their communities will be invaluable as we continue to expand our work in the priority areas of women, children and climate."

Episcopal Relief & Development, a 501(c)(3) operating under the General Convention of The Episcopal Church, is governed by a 20-member Board of Directors that includes clergy and lay leaders from around the country. New board members are nominated by the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and by the Chair of the Board of Episcopal Relief & Development in consultation with the Board's Governance Committee. The Board votes on new members and elections take effect when ratified by the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church. Board members are invited to serve three-year terms beginning on January 1, which may be renewed once. Additional information about the board can be found on http://www.episcopalrelief.org.

About Episcopal Relief & Development: 
For over 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus' words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.



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CARSON CITY, NEV. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Did you know you live in a watershed? Everyone does!

The 'I Am Carson River Watershed' campaign aims to connect our community to the watershed they live in and provide a few everyday, easy-to-do actions that can help keep our water healthy.

Go to IAMCARSONRIVER.ORG and literally take a 'Walk Through The Carson River Watershed.' In just over two minutes, former KTVN-Reno news anchor Vanessa Vancour showcases over twenty-four popular, local locations that make up the Carson River watershed.

In addition to the film; 30,000 bumper stickers are being mailed to residents throughout the region's water purveyors. People can also pick up free stickers at participating organizations and businesses throughout the watershed quite like the well-known 'Keep Tahoe Blue' campaign.

"We're excited to work with NEON Agency to launch the 'I Am Carson River Watershed' campaign with this incredible film," said Brenda Hunt, Program Manager of the Carson Water Subconservancy District. "We surveyed our watershed community and found the majority of residents didn't know they lived in a watershed and didn't think their actions affected its health."

'I Am Carson River Watershed' and you are too!    

The campaign is funded through Clean Water Act 319(h) funds with support from NDEP and CWSD.



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SALEM, VIRGINIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

ASSA ABLOY today announced the introduction of Medeco's All Weather Padlock (AWP Series), a hefty stainless steel addition to Medeco's line of high security padlocks. The AWP Series is designed for installations requiring reliable, rugged service performance in the most extreme weather conditions.

"You don't name a padlock the 'All Weather Padlock' unless it can live up to its name," said David Matherly, Medeco product manager, ASSA ABLOY. "The AWP Series has passed rigorous performance testing to offer the highest level of weatherproof protection making it ideal for outdoor perimeter security gates, outdoor storage lockers, cargo containers and transportation trailers."

Medeco's All Weather Padlock's body is made of solid 303 stainless steel and is available with either a stainless steel or boron alloy shackle. The keyway and electrical contacts are kept clean and dry with a weather-sealed cap on the padlock's base. The AWP Series is not only weatherproof, it is also a high security lock that resists cutting and pulling attacks. Medeco's mechanical cylinders provide the additional benefit of patented key control, while both the Medeco CLIQ and Medeco XT cylinders add sophisticated audit and control features.

Technical Information: 

300 Series, extruded stainless steel body resists physical attack and corrosion

5/16" and 7/16" diameter, stainless steel and boron alloy shackles

1 7/8", 2 3/8", 2", and 2 ½" shackle lengths

Padlocks are shipped with a weather protector seal cap attached by a stainless steel cable

Key retaining cylinder design

O-ring sealed cap, cylinder, and shackles resist grime and water freeze-up at low temperatures

For more information, visit http://www.medeco.com/awp.

About Medeco: 
Founded in 1968 and based in Salem, Va., Medeco is a brand associated with ASSA ABLOY High Security Group, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. Medeco is a market leader in mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems for security, safety, and control. The company's customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers, and institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users. Visit http://www.medeco.com for additional information.

About ASSA ABLOY: 
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 48,500 employees and sales of SEK 84 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. For more information, visit http://www.assaabloy.com.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Metrus Energy, a market leader in energy and water efficiency financing, announced today that it has secured a debt program with Key Equipment Finance, which has provided approximately $25 million in funding. Metrus expects to finance another $50 million with Key Equipment Finance for various projects in 2020. The facility is a programmatic and innovative financing structure that is customized for Metrus and its efficiency-as-a-service (EaaS) projects.

"As our business continues to grow, we're excited to be deepening our relationship with Key Equipment Finance, which is an established leader in funding sustainability projects," said Chris Wasley, CFO, Metrus Energy. "This designated facility will allow us to streamline the financing process and will lower the costs of doing business, thereby providing our customers with the lowest possible market rates."

Key Equipment Finance has been Metrus' financing partner on a number of recent EaaS projects. The work includes upgrading 35 sites that are located in 17 different states with high efficiency LED lights and building management systems. These projects will save 297 million kilowatt hours (kWh) and avoid 232,000 tons of CO2.

Metrus estimates that the total U.S market for energy efficiency retrofit projects will be approximately $60 billion over the next decade. Metrus' EaaS product is a proven financing structure that enables commercial, industrial and institutional customers, as well as the public sector to undertake large energy and water efficiency projects with no upfront capital outlay. The demand for EaaS projects has significantly increased as more customers understand the scope of positive impacts efficiency upgrades provide.

"The efficiency-as-a-service financing product is a terrific benefit to energy solutions providers and consumers in the commercial and industrial space," said Brian DePonte, senior vice president, Key Equipment Finance Clean Energy. "Metrus' innovative Energy Service Agreement will help customers save energy and money, which will create healthier buildings, and more comfortable working environments."

About Metrus Energy 
Metrus Energy (http://www.metrusenergy.com) is a full-service specialty finance company, providing project development and financing services for energy efficiency, water efficiency, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and solar projects at commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. The San Francisco-based company offers comprehensive efficiency-as-a-service project financing solutions, including its innovative Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA), whereby customer repayment is based on a cost per avoided unit of realized energy and water savings.



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SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

CLYNK will launch its ninth annual CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge, to take place Jan. 21 through March 20, 2020. The annual challenge is a way for schools to raise awareness around the environmental benefits of recycling while working together to raise funds for their school's discretionary use. Over the past 8 years, CLYNK for Schools has helped schools to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to use towards discretionary needs. CLYNK is urging schools located in towns within a 25-mile radius of CLYNK bag drop locations (Maine and New York) to participate. Click here for locations.

"Over the past eight years, the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge has engaged thousands of kids, along with their families and educators in Maine and New York schools, in the practice of environmental stewardship. Collectively they've raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplementary funding to support their school's specific needs. The passion, ingenuity, and effort that participants put forth each year serves as an inspiration to all of us at CLYNK and Hannaford Supermarkets. We expect our 9th annual Challenge in 2020 to be the most successful Challenge yet." –Alison Vanderhoof, CLYNK President and CEO.

CLYNK encourages schools to raise funds by collecting redeemable bottles and cans year-round and CLYNKing at participating Hannaford Supermarkets. During the annual Recycling Challenge each winter, schools get even more change for their efforts. For every one dollar raised in the Challenge period, schools receive a bonus 50 cent match from Hannaford, plus the opportunity to compete for other cash prizes provided by CLYNK. Last year's winners raised an average of $1,500 per school.

"Interest in the CLYNK program was instantaneous in our school. Each day we were throwing the equivalent of three large CLYNK bags of recyclables away. We began turning that trash into cash. What started as a few bottles collected each day quickly grew into multiple bags. The result was a second-place finish in the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge!" – Principal Joel Freer, Highland Elementary School

The Challenge is offered in both Maine and New York, and schools will only compete against schools in their state. First ($1,500) and second ($1,000) prize will be awarded per state for schools that collect the highest number of redeemable containers. A third prize, the Champions of Change Award ($500) will be awarded per state for schools that put forth an extraordinary effort, as identified by CLYNK. Cash prizes are awarded in addition to the redemption funds and bonus match. Official contest rules can be found at http://www.clynk.com.

CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge is a way for schools to raise awareness around the environmental benefits of recycling while working together as one team to raise funds for school discretionary use.

CLYNK offers tours, educational presentations, recycling games and Green Team start-up materials for K-12 schools interested in learning more about dual-stream recycling. Schools can email schools@clynk.com for more information.

About CLYNK

Founded in 2006, CLYNK is one of the fastest-growing bottle redemption services in the country, processing under patented technology, over 1 billion containers since inception. With this technology, CLYNK is a true disruptor combining bottle redemption and traffic driving capabilities on behalf of its retail partners. Unlike any other bottle redemption service worldwide, CLYNK offers a convenient and easy bag-drop system at retail that eliminates waiting in line, manual count, material separation, and reduces fraud; all concerns which have historically dampened redemption participation and customer satisfaction. CLYNK is also the only bottle redemption system that allows customers to create a personal account, accumulate a balance and use funds at their discretion (for cash, groceries or electronic donations to local charities). Headquartered in Maine, the company currently operates in 100 Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine and New York and has licensed technology in Oregon, Iowa and New Brunswick, CA. To learn more visit http://www.clynk.com

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 182 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at https://www.hannaford.com .

For additional information or inquiries about the CLYNK for Schools Recycling Challenge, please contact schools@clynk.com, or call 1-866-883-4113.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

For the next 10 years, we will likely witness an impressive increase in solar energy, not only due to specific renewable energy goals, but also as a result of generational change that is shifting how the world works.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced last year a goal for solar power to reach 20% of all U.S. electricity generation by 2030, naming the 2020s "the Solar+ Decade". They see radical change and exponential growth in our future, with the U.S. solar industry expecting to double its workforce and offset electricity sector emissions by 35% by the year 2030.

The massive growth that the solar industry saw over the last decade will need to continue in order to accomplish the SEIA's goal. Reaching 20% of generation from solar is achievable, as long as the industry grows at an average rate of 18%, with about 39 gigawatts (GW) worth of installations per year, over the next decade. This target would result in hundreds of thousands of new U.S. jobs, more than 14 million solar rooftops, and 500 million metric tons of CO2 emissions offset each year.

The economic and environmental benefits make the increase in solar power seem like a no brainer. But not everyone is on board.

Millennial and Gen Z adults have a very different view on the climate crisis than their elder generations. With their continuously growing influence on our world's policies, this generation's awareness and actions regarding the climate crisis are meaningful, because they will be the ones to change the system in the coming years.

According to the Pew Research Center, about three-quarters of Americans (77%) agree that the more important energy priority should be developing alternative energy sources such as solar power rather than increasing U.S. production of fossil fuels. While the vast majority of Democrats (90%) agree with this, the percentage of Republicans that agree much lower at 62%, and there's a large disparity depending on age. The majority of Millennial and Gen Z Republicans (78%) say the U.S. should prioritize alternative energies, compared to just 53% of Baby Boomer and older Republicans.

The data shows how the opinions of younger generations are changing drastically from older generations - exactly the kind of attitude we need to meet our sustainable goals this decade. A big factor in this change may be the growth of social media conversation about the climate crisis. With more young people having access to the harmful effects of climate change worldwide, they are able to make more informed decisions about how they feel about the importance of alternative energy sources.

The effects of the media are not lost on those in the solar installation industry. Jorge Ricalday, Marketing Director of Green Solar Technologies, believes that the exponential growth of the social industry in recent years can be owed somewhat to social media. Jorge comments, "Information in the media spreads so fast these days. With more and more talk about climate change, especially among younger generations sharing their concerns on social media, people are scared and looking for solutions. Alternative energy sources are a reachable solution, which is why more people than ever are switching to solar energy."

Generation Z teens spend the most time on social media by far, and with their strong opinions about climate change, the word will continue to spread. As they and Millenials grow older and become the majority of the population, the support for relying on renewable energy sources will grow, as will the use of these sources. Solar is one of the easiest for the consumer to switch to and has both environmental and financial benefits, which may be contributing to the recent surge of solar projects around the world.

If solar continues to grow like we're expecting, the goal for solar power to reach 20% of all U.S. electricity generation by 2030 is all too likely. The Solar+ Decade is not only in reach, but it will hopefully cut emissions enough to slow the effects of climate change.



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2020

Bacharach, an industry expert in gas detection and analysis instrumentation, introduces the Monoxor XR (extended range) hand-held exhaust gas analyzer for measuring CO (carbon monoxide) in ambient air or directly from the exhaust pipe of forklifts, floor burnishers or other equipment burning propane, gasoline, diesel, or CNG (compressed natural gas).

The Monoxor XR is the ideal instrument for verifying worker safety and achieving compliance with OSHA air quality regulations. It can also be used for engine tuning and diagnostics, resulting in improved equipment efficiency and fuel savings. The Monoxor XR provides visual and audible alarming for instant alerting of personnel to dangerous CO levels.

The expanded measuring range of 80,000 ppm allows technicians to test even the most poorly maintained equipment without risking damage to the gas sensor. Bacharach's Combustion mobile app allows the user to quickly and easily create and send customizable emissions reports from their smartphones or tablets.

A specialized exhaust probe kit is available for direct connection to various exhaust pipe designs, and a magnetic rubber boot is available to provide a non-slip, secure grip for hands-free testing.

The Monoxor XR employs Bacharach's B-SMART sensor technology for pre-calibrated sensor replacement in the field - minimizing downtime, maintenance costs, and overall cost of ownership.

About Bacharach 
Bacharach is a provider of cleantech solutions for gas and refrigerant leak detection and identification, refrigerant tracking, combustion and emissions analysis instrumentation, and high-purity oxygen gas analysis in commercial and industrial applications. Bacharach products make the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC-R), and process industries safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient, enabling customers to increase productivity, reduce costs, and protect lives and the environment.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Tap Water Watch announced today the water bottle filling stations donated one year ago have saved over one million single-use plastic bottles.

The water bottle filling stations were donated to high schools in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina as part of the Making Water COOL in School initiative.

The Making Water COOL in School initiative replaces old, contaminated school drinking fountains with new, filtered water bottle filling stations to schools throughout the country. Each time a water bottle filling station is used it counts it as a plastic bottle saved.

"We are very excited to announce the huge strides we've made this year in providing filtered drinking water to schools while saving single-use plastic water bottles," said Tap Water Watch, CEO, Scott Nelson. Although we are proud of the progress we've made so far, there are still many schools in need and a lot more work to do."

To register a school for future donations, go to: https://www.tapwaterwatch.com/donation-registration



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – has announced the election of its Executive Committee Officers for 2020.

Kevin M. Butt, Director, Environmental Sustainability, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has been elected to serve as Chair of SP's Executive Committee in 2020.

"SP provides a leadership forum for companies like Toyota to work together with our fellow automakers, suppliers and government and NGO collaborators to advance leading environmental sustainability practices and programs across the automotive supply chain, and it is an honor to be elected to serve as the Chair of SP's Executive Committee in 2020" stated Kevin Butt.

"On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would also like to thank SP's outgoing Chair Randy Leslie of Johnson Controls for his many years of dedicated service as both a founding member and past Chairman of the Committee. We sincerely appreciate Randy's longtime leadership and dedication to the mission of this organization," continued Kevin Butt.

The slate of SP Executive Committee Officers elected for 2020 includes: 

Chair: Kevin Butt, Director, Environmental Sustainability, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Vice Chair: Russell Brynolf, CEO, FTS Technologies Inc.

Finance Chair: Jim Laney, Senior Manager, Environmental, Safety & Health, DENSO International America, Inc.

Membership Chair: Alissa Yakali, Sustainability Manager, Honda of America Manufacturing

Work Group Chair: Jack Nunes, Vice President, Global Environment, Health & Safety, Lear Corporation

At-Large: Greg Rose, Director, Environment, Health & Safety, FCA US LLC

At-Large: Andrew Hobbs, Director, Environmental Quality Office, Ford Motor Company

At-Large: Reeshemah Howard, Mission Leader / Sustainability Manager, General Motors

Steve Hellem, Executive Director of SP stated, "The SP membership has elected a remarkable group of environmental sustainability leaders to serve on the Executive Committee and we look forward to working together with them to continue to advance the automotive industry's leadership on environmental sustainability issues".

About SP 
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an association of automakers and their suppliers working in collaboration with the US EPA and other governmental entities to identify and implement creative projects and programs that will advance environmental sustainability while providing economic value to the automotive supply chain through strategic action and engagement. http://www.supplierspartnership.org/



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

As hurricane season makes its impact across the globe, Shield Roof Solutions has launched a new design that is rated to withstand hurricane force winds. Known for its durable and customizable roof kits, Shield Roof Solutions is dedicated to offering all-weather protection with a 20-year guarantee.

The just-released GB36HZ model complements the company's Gable line of roofing kits, with a gable-shaped roof like a typical house and an outside mount that covers the space between containers as well as the containers themselves. The new model provides 20 feet of covered space between two containers with a 36-foot overall span that is 20 feet in length.

"As we watch more and more severe weather reports close to home and around the world, we are aware of the importance of durable shelter and protection, just one of the reasons we are so pleased to introduce this new model that is designed to withstand hurricanes," said Marc Niemann, GM of Shield Roof Solutions. "This portable solution will make it easier and safer for our customers to provide shelter and storage for people, materials and equipment."

Designed with convenience in mind, Shield Roof Solutions' kits can be disassembled, moved and reassembled with ease. The new model has been rated for winds up to 182 miles per hour and can be ordered at http://www.shieldup.co. All products are made in the USA with all-American galvanized steel.

"Everything we offer is created with durability and usefulness in mind, and we are proud to deliver the highest-quality roof on the market for outdoor shelters," Niemann added. "Our new GB36HZ model will be perfect for customers who live in areas that experience severe weather events."

About Shield Roof Solutions

The company behind PODROOF kits, Shield Roof Solutions offers custom roofing products recognized for their strength, security and durability. For more information or to place an order, please visit http://www.shieldup.co



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BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

In keeping with the company's ongoing focus on environmental responsibility, sustainability and community service, Boca Raton, Florida-based Saltability has launched a new giveback effort: a donation for local sea turtle hatchlings for every new account opened with Saltability for professional items.

Saltability will make donations directly to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, which supports the care and feeding of Gumbo Limbo's turtles and continued conservation efforts on Boca Raton beaches. Saltability clients whose accounts result in the donation will receive a certificate of adoption from the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

"My kids have been a major source of inspiration for giving back to the community. My daughter and I love sea turtles, so I'm always thinking about new ways I can make a positive impact on their ecosystem," Saltability Founder and CEO Ann Brown said. "I decided to partner with Gumbo Limbo because they do incredible conservation work for sea turtles, sea life and beach restoration."

Saltability has a strong history of supporting the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center's sea turtle conservation efforts. They recently sponsored the 2019 Gumbo Limbo 10K, an annual noncompetitive race hosted by Friends of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, and Brown provided hands-on support through participation on the event committee. The 2019 race raised $34,000 — doubling the previous year's efforts — and not only increased awareness of coastal and marine ecosystems through research, education and preservation but also provided a platform for runners and sponsors to support ocean conservation and rehabilitation of sick and injured sea turtles. Next year, for the 2020 Gumbo Limbo 10K, Brown will serve as co-chair of the event.

Clients who wish to open a new Saltability account for professional items and support the sea turtle hatchling initiative can do by contacting Saltability at (561) 515-5142 or info@saltability.com.

Found at top spas and wellness destinations worldwide, including Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Four Seasons in London and Hong Kong, Montage Laguna Beach and the MGM Macau, Saltability is the spa industry's leading global provider of warmers for Himalayan salt stone massage.

Saltability provides spa and massage products and concepts made from 100 percent pure Himalayan salt, mined from the Himalayas in Pakistan through socially and environmentally responsible manufacturing. For more information, visit http://www.saltability.com.



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DANVILLE, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Tyton BioSciences LLC, the developer of a world-changing recycling technology for the fashion industry, recently closed its $8 million Series A funding round. Tin Shed Ventures, the investment arm of outdoor apparel brand Patagonia, led the round and was joined by Marubeni America, Card Sound Capital, and Alante Capital.

Tyton, based in Danville, Virginia, develops proprietary technology solutions to recycle fashion manufacturing waste and end-of-life textiles back into the economy. Today, roughly 100 billion garments are produced annually in factories around the world, and well over 70% are destined for landfills or incineration after increasingly short utilization periods by consumers.

"Tyton is solving fashion's greatest business and environmental challenge by turning high-volume waste streams into valuable new products. This $1.5 trillion a year industry is hungry for a recycling technology that works and delivers great economics -- we can do that. Our investment partners recognize our ability to grow a successful business while also being responsible global citizens. We are delighted to have their support, expertise, and assistance to deploy our technology globally," said Peter Majeranowski, CEO at Tyton.

Today, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textile waste is landfilled every single second. And clothing production is expected to double every 12-15 years. Tyton's solution is able to recover raw materials, including cotton pulp and polyester, from discarded clothing and textile waste to create new fabrics that today are otherwise made from natural resources like oil, trees and cotton. By doing so, the company aims to clean up one of the most carbon intensive, environmentally destructive and wasteful industries in the world.

"Tin Shed Ventures and Patagonia are committed to using our business to save our home planet. We invest in solutions we believe can dramatically clean up our industry, and we are excited to support Tyton in bringing this much needed recycling innovation to market," said Greg Curtis, Tyton board member and General Counsel at Tin Shed Ventures.

The Series A funding will be used to scale the solution and accelerate entry into the market. As part of its growth strategy, Tyton expanded its leadership team to include Dr. Julie Willoughby (PhD Chemical Engineering) as Chief Scientific Officer. From her previous roles at Nike, MeadWestvaco, and Dow Corning, Julie brings a wealth of expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams to scale technologies.

Tyton plans to commercialize its technology globally in partnership with fashion industry manufacturers and retailers.

Tyton is an environmental technology company that develops solutions to protect our planet from human consumption.

Website: http://www.tytonbio.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tytonbio

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SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Nomadix, SPC (formerly Nomadix, LLC) is pleased to announce that it has transitioned to a Social Purpose Corporation under the jurisdiction of the state of Washington. Its operations center will be located in San Clemente, California, and the company's operations will continue as usual. This corporate structural change will protect the company's triple bottom line approach, making decisions that factor in the benefit of the environment, its employees and customers, in addition to its financial profits.

Social Purpose Corporations can pursue social and financial goals, and have the agency to put those social goals ahead of maximizing profit "in a manner intended to promote positive short-term or long-term effects of, or minimize adverse short-term or long-term effects of, the corporation's activities upon any or all of (1) the corporation's employees, suppliers or customers; (2) the local, state, national or world community; or (3) the environment."

Nomadix co-founder and CEO Zack Helminiak said, "A Social Purpose Corporation acts as a hybrid of a for-profit corporation, which has a duty to maximize financial profits for shareholders, and a non-profit organization, which is prohibited from distributing profits and may have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Nomadix runs as a for-profit business, but not at the expense of the environment. This is one way for us to make sure our use of certified post-consumer recycled materials and other environmentally conscious objectives are built into the DNA of Nomadix for the long term."

Nomadix co-founder and COO Chace Petersen said, "Changing corporate structures might seem trivial, but as a fast-growing company, it was important for us to build a business that will stand the test of time. We hold the company and its manufacturing process responsible to its employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Building a corporate structure on that foundation is the ethical path to take, and we are excited to build on this for the future."

Nomadix co-founder and President Hunter Robinson said, "We know this approach to building a business will become the norm in the future and will lead to better prosperity for all shareholders and communities. Considering overall business impact on all levels will lead to a stronger and healthier company and ecosystem in which to operate."

The Nomadix SPC Social Purpose Annual Report can be found on its website.

About Nomadix:

Nomadix is a travel, outdoor and active lifestyle company that makes versatile, high-performance products that serve maximum utility, with minimum impact on the environment. Every Nomadix product is made with certified post-consumer recycled material according to the Global Recycle Standard. Nomadix launched "The Only Towel You Need" in 2015, and while it is still the number one selling product, it now produces ultralight towels, festival blankets, and ponchos. As a Washington State Social Purpose Corporation, Nomadix works on a triple bottom line, making decisions that factor in the benefit of the environment, its employees and customers, and financial profits.



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KNOXVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is pleased to offer its exclusive in-home services in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas of Powell, New Hopewell, Karns and Arminda. With a quick phone call, residents of Knoxville can now schedule a complimentary consultation with a certified water expert. Homeowners interested in Pelican water filtration and softening systems are promptly met by one of our talented Pelican Water in-home consultants. Experts arrive in a mobile retail center that includes essential tools to test and treat all types of home drinking water — a water test station, a stocked mini showroom and a variety of Pelican water filtration and softening systems to address specific water quality issues.

The public drinking water in Knoxville is treated by the Knoxville Utilities Board. The water comes from the Tennessee River, a source that can be affected by sewage overflow and agricultural runoff. The aging water infrastructure in the region also has an impact on the quality of your drinking water. As part of the Century II system replacement program, Knoxville replaces 1% of the water system with new, sustainable pipes.

Approximately 10,000 private wells are in use around Knoxville, which are not monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. Scheduling an in-home service consultation is a holistic solution to take the time to thoroughly test the water from each home's tap and treat water supplied by a private well or by a local municipality. Trained professionals from Pelican Water discuss lifestyle, budget, and the water profile of the home with customers to determine the most affordable and effective water treatment solutions to keep you and your family safe. Experts correctly size and securely install a new system in three days so homeowners can enjoy great-tasting, higher-quality water.

Knoxville homeowners with questions about their general water quality can call now to schedule a free in-home consultation. All installations of Pelican water filter systems are performed with white-glove service, and every consultation in Knoxville is backed by a 90-day labor guarantee. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

Pelican Water Systems provides professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water softener alternative systems. Pelican Water's mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better-tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be the global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems' in home services in Knoxville, visit PelicanKnoxville.com.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry-leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it's improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world's most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit pentair.com.



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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The December 2019 opening of the new Midland, Texas, sewage treatment plant highlighted the success of a public/private partnership that provided a benefit for both sides. PENETRON ADMIX was chosen over a competitive product to protect the concrete infrastructure against aggressive treatment conditions.

In 2017, the City of Midland agreed to let Pioneer build a new municipal wastewater treatment plant in return for a long-term supply of reclaimed water from the plant for use in the company's oil and gas development activities in the region.

"This partnership is a classic win-win situation," adds Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group. "The City of Midland gets a new wastewater treatment plant, and Pioneer has a reliable source of water for its operations. In addition, Pioneer will pay the city up to $2.5 million annually for the sale of treated water, which will also reduce pressure on the town's freshwater resources."

Ensuring Protection from Caustic Chemicals

While designing the $133.5-million-dollar project, the engineers at Jacobs Engineering and CH2M-Hill were aware of the need to protect the new plant's reinforced concrete structures from the highly caustic chemicals common in the sewage and industrial waste. Also, the soil in that region of Texas showed a high level of sulfate in the soil that made a robust solution to mitigate the sulfates even more urgent.

Originally, a competitive crystalline product was specified in the plant design guidelines. However, during the early stages of the project, the engineers at Jacobs Engineering and CH2M consulted with the Penetron specialist and Troy Vines, the project's ready-mix supplier. Once planning was completed, a switch to PENETRON ADMIX had been approved.

How to Reduce Long-Term Repair and Maintenance Costs

"The engineering team saw that PENETRON ADMIX, with its ability to withstand hazardous chemicals that aggressively attack the concrete structure typical in wastewater treatment plants, would completely seal the concrete from any penetration – and significantly reduce long-term repair and maintenance costs," said Christopher Chen. "They were also familiar with the saltwater disposal system projects Penetron had completed in the area over the years. This proven success was a pivotal factor in their decision."

PENETRON ADMIX was added to the concrete mix by Troy Vines at the time of batching. The active proprietary chemicals in the admixture initiated a catalytic reaction to generate a non-soluble, lattice-like crystalline formation throughout the pores, micro-cracks and capillary tracts typically found in concrete. This formation essentially makes the concrete impermeable, stopping water and harmful chemicals from penetrating the concrete, even when facing high hydrostatic pressure.

Luminous Green Tracer in Bleed Water 
Troy Vines treated over 25,000 cubic yards (19,100 m3) of concrete with PENETRON ADMIX, which was used in all the new plant's tanks, filters and headworks.

"The contractor, PLW Waterworks, also appreciated the 'green tracer' in PENETRON ADMIX that presents itself as a luminous green tint in the bleed water. This identification control tool provides construction and design teams with reliable proof that 'Penetron is in the mix'," adds Christopher Chen.

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.




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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

The Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) issued a report today highlighting how much cash the Scottish government would need to invest each year to reach net-zero.

Dave Pearson, Director or Star Renewable Energy, has confirmed the company's support for the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) who have published a report today calling for the Scottish Government to announce a transformative Climate Emergency Scottish Budget that will support Scotland's transition to net-zero emissions by 2045.

The report estimates the public spend required to fund the twelve immediate actions proposed by CERG and referred to in the government's Programme for Government at around between £1.8 and £3.6bn of public and private investment on an annual basis. This equates to 1-2% of Scotland's GDP to reach the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2045.

The proposed figures provide an indication of the scale of public spending needed to kick-start projects, incentivise action, level the playing field, lever in private investment, and grow the low carbon market for jobs and manufacturing.

Highlights of CERG budget proposals for 2020/2021 

1. Agriculture - A £100m Agricultural Transformation Fund for land use skills training, net-zero farm tool and business fund to purchase latest low carbon farming technologies

2. Green Growth Accelerator projects – Support innovative co-funding arrangements involving local authorities, Scottish Government and the private sector to finance the essential place-based, multi-stranded infrastructure projects that will enable Scotland's transition to net-zero.

3. Zero emissions cities – funding to support Scotland's city centres to be vehicle emission free by 2030 through investment in public transport, walking, cycling, and electric transport. This funding will create more liveable and healthy cities and will also support the same transition throughout Scotland.

4. Building retrofit – public investment to increase pace and scale of energy efficiency improvements to buildings, which offer the simplest and most cost-effective way to reduce emissions and reduce demand for heat.

5. Heat pump sector deal – funding to provide clear long-term market signals for the accelerated installation of heat pumps and complementary technologies to reduce heat demand and increase its flexibility, creating and sustaining manufacturing and installation businesses.

As Star's Director, Mr Pearson has been working closely with CERG on the report. He is a prominent advocate for 'clean heat', having recently been named 'Champion of Renewables' at the Scottish Green Energy Awards last month for the work he has done in raising awareness of the critical need for positive change and low carbon heat pump technology to meet Scotland's net zero carbon targets.

"It's clear that as of today and the next decade or more, the only alternative to gas that is a proven scalable solution to bringing sufficient heat energy into cities is district heating", Mr Pearson said in a statement today.

He added: "If the Scottish or any other government are serious about clean heat, they need to provide both a foundation of heat whereby customers are forced to decarbonise by changing from gas to heat pump supplied district heat. They also need to remove "self-made" barriers such as non-domestic rates that add 50% to the cost of clean heat systems versus existing gas or inequitable planning rules that make it easier to install a gas pipe than a hot water pipe."

"The clean air legislation is a devolved power. Let's use it to create Low Emission Zones for city centre buildings. If they can't do these 3 simple things they should give up. However, if they can, billions of pounds of investment into the civil engineering required will arrive from pension funds and other utility investors primed and ready to support a shift from burning billions of pounds of imported gas to harnessing local wind energy to deliver clean heat."

Mr Pearson recently called for the establishment of a Fairopoly in every UK city – an agreement that consumers will buy clean heat if it is provided to them at a fair price by the supplier. It aims to create a clean, citywide thermal network by adding heat pumps to river banks or barges which will produce hot water for district heating.

Star Renewable Energy was itself set up by parent company Star Refrigeration to recognise the growing interest in renewable energy and the drive to tackle climate change.

Along with Star, organisations including Scottish Power, Scottish Renewables, WWF Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Energy Saving Trust, have all pledged to support the CERG's work in enabling informed net zero policy development.

Dr Sam Gardner, Head of Sustainability and Climate Change, Scottish Power, said: "Transforming Scotland's buildings from fossil fuels to renewable heat, delivered via electric heat pumps and heat networks powered by an expansion in renewable generation, needs to happen at scale across the next decade if we are to tackle the climate emergency. It is vital that public funding is available at the outset to help level the playing field compared to existing gas systems and help create the necessary scale to support innovation, drive cost reductions and expand the supply chain in Scotland."

The Climate Emergency Response Group brings together leaders and influencers from across different sectors in Scotland, spanning private, public sector, third sector, delivery organisations and membership bodies. The group's members welcome the First Minister's commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland by 2045 and want to support the action required to achieve this.

For further information on CERG and report https://www.changeworks.org.uk/resources/cerg-funding-the-12-immediate-actions-for-scotlands-climate-emergency-response and or https://www.changeworks.org.uk/cerg

For further information on Star Renewable Energy, please visit http://www.neatpumps.com

For more information on Fairopoly, please visithttps://www.fairopoly.com



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HARTFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Barry Alexander has always been on the cusp of innovation; mainly in aviation. In his younger years, and as a native of the island of St. Lucia, he pioneered a crucial air ambulance service called Aquiline Air Ambulance - using airplanes to fly critically ill or injured patients, as well as health and medical resources to specialized hospitals across the Caribbean and into the United States.

Now, having recently retired from his career 'dream job' - flying Boeing 747s around the globe, Alexander has successfully launched his "final" entrepreneurial endeavor - Aquiline Drones (AD); one of the fastest-growing American drone companies. AD is privately held; owned and managed primarily by Alexander, along with other business professionals, fellow airline pilots, aerospace and software engineers, distinguished military personnel, including retired AF Generals, algorithmic mathematicians and other technologists. AD is also supported by a network of thousands of pilots nationwide.

"Both our company and our team are unique," said Barry Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder of Aquiline Drones. "We are finalizing the purchase of a small airline making us one of four drone airline companies in the US operating under a FAA 135 Air Carrier Certificate."

Similar companies include Amazon Prime Air, UPS and Google's Alphabet Wing.

"Another unique advantage is the makeup of our team; collectively, we bring 300-plus years of knowledge and experience to the forefront of this burgeoning industry," Alexander added. "We pride ourselves as exemplars, advocating safety first, followed by standardization under strict auspices of The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)."

AD is a progressive drone enterprise, providing advanced drone solutions in manufacturing and OEM services, as well as superior cloud services through its Aquiline Drone Cloud (ADC) division. And now, becoming an airline provides AD added leverage in achieving crucial waivers to perform complex and highly uncommon drone operations.

"Our name AQUILINE, refers to the most majestic of birds - the eagle; a symbol of strength and adaptability," said Alexander. "Through our drone-related services, we provide the gift of a bird's eye view - or drone's eye view - to the general public...a superior capability throughout our anthropological history that has only been reserved for birds."

Redefining the Global UAV/S/ Drone Landscape: The AD Drone Ecosystem 
AD's drones are intelligent robots, performing humanlike functions to save lives and provide services that aim to better society in a safe, responsible and eco-friendly manner. AD uses advanced technology to provide full lifecycle solutions to clients along four prominent lines of business:

Cloud Services: World's first aviation-inspired drone cloud 

Proprietary Operating System (OS): World's first aviation-inspired drone OS

Manufacturing Services: US-based, US supply chain, large-scale manufacturing for internal use and OEM clients, as well as nationwide Maintenance-Repair-Overhaul (MRO) services

Drone-on-Demand Service

Alexander explains how each division will work: 

AQUILINE CLOUD SERVICES: Designed with extreme security and compliance, the Aquiline Drones Cloud (ADC) supports real-time and autonomous drone operations and can be remotely deployed in battlefront applications, etc. ADC is easily scalable and allows for third-party development (Platform-as-a-Service - PaaS). ADC is the world's first aviation-inspired drone cloud, capable of supporting a wide variety of drone solutions by gathering, analyzing, modeling and storing data/video for law enforcement agencies, State agencies (e.g. DOT), public works departments, large enterprises, military and individual clients (i.e. hobbyists) alike.

AD REAL-TIME OPERATING SYSTEM (ADRTOS): AD is happy to announce the deployment of its own proprietary Operating System (OS), the world's first aviation-inspired drone OS based on RTEMS open-source technology, ARINC 653 software specifications, DO178, DO330, ARP4754 and other aviation compliant standards and protocols.

AQUILINE MANUFACTURING SERVICES: AD boasts a revolutionary drone manufacturing and MRO model; decentralized to provide drone manufacturing opportunities across socio-economic boundaries nationwide and using the latest in additive manufacturing technology.    

AQUILINE DRONE ON DEMAND SERVICE (ADD): Later this year, AD plans to deploy the world's first true drone-on-demand service. This service will allow customers to preorder drone services via a mobile app installed on smart phones and other hand-held devices. Special features include Interactive Voice Command (IVC) and Remote Person Viewing (RPV).

Perfect Timing 
Germane to this idea is the recent American Security Drone Act of 2019, which bans the federal procurement of foreign drones - mainly Chinese - and other unmanned aerial systems. As two of the bill's authors are US Senators Christopher Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, both of CT, this gives Alexander extra encouragement and inspiration in his goal of making Connecticut the drone capital of America.

Key Partnerships 
Successfully completing its first-year post incubation period, AD is actively onboarding new clients and key stakeholder agreements. "We are not a tech startup, but a sound and innovative drone airline," said Alexander as he took AD's mission to the military this past fall by exhibiting at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo in National Harbor, MD; the Army Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Exposition in Detroit, MI; and attending the Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas, NV. At each event, the company forged key relationships with industry innovators and suppliers for future growth.

"Agility, reliability, innovation and safety are at the core of AD's framework," adds Alexander. "We are poised to usher in the ultimate UAV revolution, using our intellectual property to help people around the world. A key thing to remember is that drones are not gadgetry, but aircraft. and if we want to gain the public's trust, we must ensure safety first. Safety is AD's hallmark."

2020 Vision 
Future plans of this burgeoning company include the deployment of its novel Drone-on-Demand mobile app, expansion of its customer-facing cloud services and a nationwide MRO infrastructure supported by its cloud.

"We envision a world in which humans and drones live and operate in harmony, using their real-time control, autonomy and analytics to reduce costs, maximize return on investment (ROI) and create new business value," concludes Alexander. "At the same time, we recognize the awesome responsibility of ensuring our equipment work within a legal and ethical framework through our collaboration and ongoing communication with the FAA and other Government and public-interest organizations. Just like our name, Aquiline Drones finds its direction beyond its vision."

About Aquiline Drones 
Aquiline Drones is a progressive American drone company founded by highly experienced aviators, systems engineers and IT gurus. With a customer-centric model, US-based manufacturing and supply chain and world-class MRO services, the company offers innovative ways for using drones in commercial activities.

Supported by a dedicated UAV cloud and real-time OS, autonomous drone operations with real-time control and dynamic in-field decision making capabilities, Aquiline Drones' full-spectrum of technology solutions provide a more expansive and deeper applicability across countless industries and environments by delivering real-time data insights. Aerospace-compliant processes for software, hardware manufacturing and systems integration, along with best-in-class mission capabilities are being planned and designed as the company continues to forge relationships with Federal, State and private organizations in an effort to develop and launch new drone system applications in a collaborative manner. Visit http://www.AquilineDrones.com for more information.

Photo Caption: The talented tech team at Aquiline Drones, the first American-based UAS company, has been building strategic partnerships at various industry expos across the nation. From left: Roger Nunamann - VP of Strategic Projects, Ethan James- COO, Kristin Mills- CFO, Jonathan Mills- Director of Innovations, Barry Alexander- CEO, and Macks Chang- Chief Cloud Architect, exhibit at a recent trade show.



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HARTFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2020

Enviro Power, a Hartford-based energy-tech company, today announced it has secured investment from Burnham Holdings and Connecticut Innovations, closing out its series A funding round. The new round will be used to reach serial production of the SmartWatt Boiler technology – a competitively priced heating system designed to generate close-to-zero cost electricity and provide backup power with the potential to significantly reduce utility bills for millions of building owners while lowering its carbon footprint and enhancing grid resiliency.

"The addition of Burnham Holdings as a strategic investor gives us a unique advantage given that the SmartWatt Boiler, which is essentially a high-efficiency heating system with a power plant inside, is similar to products produced by various Burnham Holdings subsidiaries," said Dan Nadav, CEO, Enviro Power. "Burnham Holdings' investment allows us to leverage Burnham's decades of HVAC manufacturing experience and combine with Enviro Power's cutting-edge heat and power technology in order to bring to market a truly unique, economical, environmentally friendly, combined heat and power solution for today's climate-conscious consumers."

"Burnham Holdings is pleased to join with Connecticut Innovations and the team at Enviro Power to invest in and support the development of the SmartWatt next-generation combined heat and power boiler," said Chris Drew, President and Chief Operating Officer, Burnham Holdings. "The core features of the SmartWatt design align extremely well with our core strengths in product engineering, manufacturing capabilities and extensive market access through one of the largest networks of HVAC wholesalers and independent reps in the country. Helping bring the SmartWatt to market fits with our long-term commitment to developing clean, highly efficient, low-emission heating appliances that serve a broad array of residential and commercial applications."

In addition to the new funding, Enviro Power also announced the addition of Morgan O'Brien, CEO of People's Gas, to the newly reformed board of directors.

"We are excited to have Morgan O'Brien join the Enviro Power board of directors," Nadav continued. "Morgan possesses deep knowledge of the gas utility market – an important element in Enviro Power overall strategy – and we are pleased to welcome him to Enviro Power," added Nadav.

About Enviro Power: 
Enviro Power develops and provides cutting-edge combined heat and power technologies. The company, founded by Michael Cocuzza, brings to market a revolutionary heating system. The SmartWatt Boiler technology platform is an enabler in integrating buildings into the power grid and a cornerstone in grid modernization. A heating system with a power plant inside, the SmartWatt Boiler allows millions of building owners to generate inexpensive electricity, enjoy backup and participate in demand response programs. For more information, please visit http://www.enviropowertec.com

About Connecticut Innovations: 
Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut's innovative, growing companies. CI provides venture capital and strategic support for early-stage technology companies, financial support for innovation and collaboration, and connections to its well-established network of partners and professionals. For more information, please visit https://www.ctinnovations.com.

About Burnham Holdings: 
Burnham Holdings Inc. is the parent company of multiple subsidiaries that are leading domestic manufacturers of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories (including furnaces, radiators and air conditioning systems), for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The key to our performance is a clear vision for meeting current and future customer needs through innovative technology, including more energy-efficient products, "green" products with lower emissions, and smarter controls. 



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CHILTON, WI (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

DVO, Inc. recently announced the commissioning of their newest "Two-Stage Linear Vortex" digester at Prairies Edge Dairy Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana, replacing the prominent dairy's outdated CSTR/complete-mix digester and combining its biogas with that generated by the original DVO digester installed in 2008.

"Given the same inputs, our newest DVO digester produces more biogas than our old [upright tanks/complete-mix] digester ever made on a good day, by at least 25%," says Carl Ramsey, Prairies Edge Operations Manager

The new digester adds 30% capacity to Amp Americas - Renewable Dairy Fuels' (RDF) original Fair Oaks CNG installation, already noted for achieving the lowest "carbon intensity" (CI) score to-date for an operating dairy biogas-to-CNG installation by the California Air Resources Board. A good CI score is crucial in determining the value of the credits created for the California LCFS program, aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels.

RDF's Jasper plant, its second and newer dairy-to-CNG installation, is also located in Fair Oaks, Indiana, and combines biogas from a number of adjacent Bos family dairy farms that utilize DVO digesters too. The Jasper facility is 50% larger than RDF's first operation at Prairies Edge, which has been online since 2011 and was the first dairy biogas-to-transportation fuel project in the country.

Today, both dairy CNG sites represent North America's largest, and the second largest, operating on-farm CNG installations. The manure from all 38,000 milking cattle are anaerobically digested exclusively by DVO, with the resulting biogas feeding both CNG operations.

Why DVO? Amp America's CEO Grant Zimmerman responds, "It's simple. DVO's system digests ALL the waste from a dairy – nothing bypasses. The manure is thoroughly and efficiently processed, and the gas output is steady and predictable year-round. Together this means significantly more biogas is produced 'per cow' than with other digester designs. DVO also has an excellent track record of success. These things are good for the environment and the local community – and tend to make our investors happy, too."

Zimmerman adds, "It also helps that dairy farmers already know DVO, and they like the other benefits the DVO system offers them."

About DVO 
Since 2001, DVO has been solving manure and food waste management challenges, transforming organic waste streams into power and other useful byproducts at the highest levels of efficiency and reliability in the anaerobic digester industry.

DVO is the U.S. market leader in agricultural anaerobic digestion. Over 120 of its patented Two-Stage Linear Vortex anaerobic digester systems are installed at more than 90 farms in 19 states, with an energy generation total of nearly 25,000 decatherms every day. DVO digesters are also running in multiple countries internationally.



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FRESNO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Nearly 250 Central Valley farmers and farmworkers converged on the Fresno County fairgrounds today to participate in Spray Safe, a stewardship program that promotes effective prevention of accidental pesticide drift from fields, the Western Plant Health Association announced today.

Joined by prominent elected officials and high-ranking regulators, participants received training in how to calibrate their equipment, properly use respirators, deal with hazardous materials and protect such pollinators as bees. It also focused on making sure all involved in pesticide applications are effectively communicating and working in concert, said Spray Safe officials.

"Spray Safe reinforces California's current pesticide regulations and requirements, which are already some of the toughest limits in the world," said Renee Pinel, the President & CEO of the Western Plant Health Association, which was a sponsor of the event. "More importantly, the program focuses on how to improve communication among all those involved in the pesticide application process."

There are many steps and entities involved in any pesticide application, she said.

"We don't need more regulations, we just need to make sure farmers, farmworkers and regulators are all effectively communicating with one another to ensure those regulations are being followed," said Pinel.

"The best thing about the Spray Safe program is that it empowers thousands of workers to speak out if they have any concerns about a pesticide," said Hernan Hernandez, the Executive Director of the California Farmworker Foundation, a Delano-based organization dedicated to creating a better future for the state's farmworkers. "Farmworkers need to know what to do in an emergency. It speaks volumes that today's event was conducted in both Spanish and English."

The event drew a number of high-ranking officials and representatives, including 
California, State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger); Michael Stoker, Administrator, EPA Region 9; Jesse Cuevas Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, as well as County Agricultural Commissioners.

"California has the nation's strictest pesticide regulations, but it remains DPR's highest priority to make sure all Californians are aware of the rules and are protected from potential harm," said Jesse Cuevas Chief Deputy Director of DPR. "It is a very positive sign that the agricultural community is coming together to encourage the safe application of pesticides through education and improved communications to make sure our communities are protected."

Today's event is one of many such Spray Safe classes conducted over the years.

"Programs like Spray Safe have trained thousands of people," said Bill Hume, with Simplot Grower Solutions who helped lead the worker safety classes. "We always want to make sure we continue to keep farmers and farmworkers up to date on the latest technology, regulations and best practices."

A second Spray Safe event is scheduled for January 16 at the Tulare-Kings International Agri-Center in Tulare.



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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

Orbridge, a global tour operator specializing in small-group educational travel, is thrilled to announce an ongoing commitment in 2020 to the responsible care of the health of our planet with reforestation efforts on Department of Natural Resource-owned lands.

"Trees and forests play an essential role in keeping our planet healthy," says Jim Staples, founder of Orbridge. "We aim to create transformational and responsible travel experiences, and in order to do so, our team is working to enhance our core value of environmental consciousness at home and abroad," Staples adds.

In addition to planting 100,000 more trees in 2020 to jumpstart forest recovery, halt soil erosion, provide habitat, and improve air quality, Orbridge dedicates itself to recycling and using recycled materials, minimizing printing, and partnering with eco-friendly vendors. Noteworthy among future programming plans is the new expedition vessel for exploring Antarctica. One of the "greenest" in the world, it is "clean ship" certified with lower emissions and lower fuel consumption, and mandates an onboard program calling for the elimination of all single-use plastics, and usage of biodegradable cleaning products, sustainable seafood, and fair-trade, organic coffees and teas only.

By partnering with U.S. State Forests and implementing sustainability practices in its portfolio of enriching adventure itineraries, Orbridge is helping to offset the impact of emissions for the benefit of current and future generations.

About Orbridge 
Celebrating a dozen years of educational travel, Orbridge specializes in small-ship voyages and escorted journeys focusing on natural history, culture, and cuisine throughout North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. A complete listing of Orbridge travel experiences including full program details is available at Orbridge.com/destinations. Those interested in available travel dates and placing a reservation should call (866) 639-0079.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2020

As the solar industry continues to grow and the desire for solar follows suit, large retailers are stepping on board. And one of the largest to board the solar train is none other than retail giant, Target.

In 2015, Target set a goal to install solar panels on 500 of its stores by 2020, and now that 2020 is here, Target recently made the announcement that they achieved that goal by installing solar panels on one of their locations in Napa, California.

But the eighth-largest retailer in the United States will not stop there. Target has an even more ambitious goal to go 100 percent solar by 2030, which they are already a quarter of the way to achieving.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, states, "Target's recent announcements further prove just how much solar energy is surging ahead of fossil fuels. When a massive company like Target puts their faith into solar to power their stores, it shows extreme confidence because they know that if they can't power their stores adequately, they won't be able to run their stores effectively."

According to an article by Thor Benson published on Inverse, "John Leisen, vice president of property management at Target, said in a statement that the company is committed to sustainability...'At Target, we're committed to making our operations even more sustainable to create a better future for our guests, team members and the planet...Ambitious energy goals have helped us accelerate our progress and reach major milestones. And we'll continue to invest in technologies, partners and resources to help us achieve even more.'"

Zvik comments on Leisen's statement, remarking, "Not only does Target believe in solar energy to power their stores just as well as fossil fuels but they actually have more faith in solar which speaks volumes for our industry. Solar is the most abundant source of energy, and it's powered solely by the sun's infinite light making it far more reliable and far cheaper than the finite fossil fuels our Earth provides." 



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

If winter and summertime weather fluctuations in Texas are hard on humans, imagine what they are like for creatures with fur and fins.

That's why Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of heating, cooling and other room air conditioning products, has donated a vast array of cutting-edge heating and cooling solutions to San Antonio Zoo, to help provide essential relief for visitors, staff and the animals who call the zoo home.

Friedrich's latest donation includes providing a Friedrich Floating Air Series Ductless Split System for Kiddie Park, which was recently relocated to San Antonio Zoo. Designed to be highly-flexible, easy to install and maintain, the system will provide welcomed comfort for the families and kids who enjoy the park all season long. The company also contributed a Kühl A/C window unit for the historic Kiddie Park office building, to help increase the comfort of zoo employees while maintaining the architectural integrity of the facility.

Animals also are a direct beneficiary of the latest Friedrich A/C technologies. This fall, the company donated a VRP (Variable Refrigerant Packaged) Heat Pump systems for the speckled brown bear enclosure. VRP is an award-winning, powerful all-in-one solution that delivers best-in-class heating and cooling efficiency, true humidity control, quiet operation and improved indoor air quality, thanks to the company's exclusive FreshAire technology. Earlier this summer, Friedrich donated ductless systems for a newly-constructed exhibit that hosted visiting koalas on loan from San Diego Zoo.

"Many of us have been part of the San Antonio community for a long time, and we take real pride in our involvement with this amazing organization that we enjoyed as kids, and now with our families," said Holly Beck, Friedrich Director of Marketing. "It's very gratifying to know our products are providing great relief and comfort to the animals and the zoo's dedicated staff, as well as the thousands of visitors and families who love exploring the zoo each year."

History of Helping 
Friedrich's recent contributions are just the latest in a long string of donations the company has made to San Antonio Zoo. Since 2017, Friedrich has donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of A/C equipment and units, beginning with a one-ton vertical packaged HVAC system and three-ton ductless systems that were installed at the Friedrich Aquarium to help provide much-needed climate control for the aquarium's aquatic life, and to ensure comfort of the staff who care for them.

The company also donated a number of Friedrich portable units that are used to spot cool overheated spaces, such as the zoo's concession areas. Donated Friedrich Kühl room A/C units are currently in operation in places where additional cooling capabilities are needed. Friedrich dehumidifiers have been gifted to help keep the animals healthy and comfortable in San Antonio's extremely humid summertime conditions.

In every case, the Friedrich team has partnered closely with the San Antonio Zoo team to identify specific needs and select the best, most efficient A/C solution designed to do the job. From larger scale needs solved by the company's Vert-I-Pak, VRP and ductless systems, to customizable comfort offered by Friedrich Kühl units, portables and dehumidifiers, no other A/C manufacturer could match Friedrich's ability to meet the needs of the zoo's unique and diverse facilities with such a wide array of advanced solutions.

"All of the projects we've done together with San Antonio Zoo shows off what Friedrich does best. Our products are specifically designed to offer flexible and efficient room-by-room comfort to meet the unique needs of the space and its occupants–whether they are two- or four-legged," said Beck.

According to San Antonio zoo officials, the improved temperatures have other benefits, including the increased well-being and growth of the aquarium's abundant corals, which are flourishing. Another bonus is the improved working conditions for staff, who are better able to concentrate on the care of the animals in the cooler, more comfortable conditions. Proper A/C capabilities are crucial, given San Antonio winter temperatures can dip into the 40s, and can spike well above 100 degrees in the summer.

"Friedrich's generous donations and contributions over the years have had a major, positive impact on the well-being of not only the animals, but our dedicated staff who care for them. It's also a welcome relief to the thousands of families who visit the zoo every year," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. "We're very thankful for the company's strong support and long commitment to the zoo and the local community."

From as far back as 1935, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. and San Antonio Zoo have enjoyed a long partnership and history. Company founder Richard A. Friedrich was president of San Antonio Zoological Society for 27 years and helped get the zoo on the fast track with new habitats and fundraising. One of those new habitats was the Friedrich Aquarium, which opened to the public in 1948. Today, that partnership legacy continues with the company's continuous involvement, sponsorship and support for the zoo, including the most recent donation of innovative A/C products.

About Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. 
Founded in 1883, Friedrich has manufactured room air conditioners since 1952. Friedrich is a leading manufacturer of air conditioners and other home environment products. Constructed of the highest quality components, Friedrich products are built to exacting standards and are among the quietest, most highly featured and most energy-efficient available. For more information, visit http://www.friedrich.com

About San Antonio Zoological Society 
San Antonio Zoological Society was established in 1929 and is a non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife. The society operates San Antonio Zoo, Will Smith Zoo School, Edutainment, Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo, and Kiddie Park. For more information: website http://www.sazoo.org

About San Antonio Zoo 
San Antonio Zoo, operated by San Antonio Zoological Society is a non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife. Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and education, the zoo's mission is to inspire its community to love, engage with, act for and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round. San Antonio Zoo operates the largest nature based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park. San Antonio Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and Humane Certified by American Humane. For more information: website http://www.sazoo.org; Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SanAntonioZoo; Twitter http://www.twitter.com/SanAntonioZoo; Instagram http://www.instagram.com/SanAntonioZoo.



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MEMPHIS, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2020

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is delighted to expand its signature in-home services to Memphis, Tennessee, and the nearby communities of Germantown, Bartlett, Millington and Southaven. With a quick phone call, homeowners in Memphis can schedule a free in-home consultation with a certified water expert to discover their ideal water treatment solution. Pelican Water in-home consultants arrive at your home in a fully-stocked mobile retail center that contains everything needed to test and treat all types of home drinking water — a stocked mini showroom, a water test station, and a wide selection of Pelican water filtration and softening systems designed to remedy individual water quality problems.

Public drinking water for Shelby County is drawn from an abundant underwater aquifer called Memphis Sand. Environmental factors in Memphis can affect the quality of your drinking water. Proactive water treatment presents an effective solution to help ensure cleaner, great-tasting drinking water for your family.

Pelican Water professionals take time to test the water from each home for water quality issues such as hardness and chemicals present. Based on each family's water profile, lifestyle and budget, our water specialist will recommend the best water filtration and treatment solutions for your home. When they are matched with the right system, residents of Memphis can rest easy and enjoy great-tasting, higher-quality water free of unpleasant odors or hardness minerals. New systems are expertly sized and installed for peace of mind.

Memphis families with questions about their overall water quality should call and schedule a complimentary in-home consultation. Every Pelican Water consultation in Memphis is backed by a 90-day labor guarantee, and all installations are performed with white-glove service. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

Pelican Water Systems provides professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water softener alternative systems. Pelican Water's mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better-tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be the global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems' in-home services in Memphis, visit PelicanMemphis.com.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry-leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it's improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world's most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit pentair.com.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

Stratus Building Solutions recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company's most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Stratus Building Solutions as 41 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

"The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now," says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. "They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin' that's ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they're forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers' needs—because in an ever-changing business environment, that's what a franchise must do to thrive."

The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

Over its 41 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Stratus Building Solution's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Stratus Building Solutions in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands today.

About Stratus Building Solutions

Stratus Building Solutions is an international franchise company in the commercial cleaning industry, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Stratus was developed to provide environmentally friendly commercial cleaning services driven by dedicated, entrepreneurial, small-business owners and regional support offices. Stratus has over 1,800 unit-franchisees in 52 major cities across the United States and Canada. Stratus is setting new standards in the building services and maintenance franchise industry by being the first to offer green janitorial products with their proprietary, Green Seal Certified line of cleaning chemicals. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://www.stratusclean.com.



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MANCHESTER, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

Fish Window Cleaning recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company's most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Fish Window Cleaning as #259 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

"The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now," says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. "They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin' that's ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they're forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers' needs—because in an ever-changing business environment, that's what a franchise must do to thrive."

The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

Over its 41 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Fish Window Cleaning's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Fish Window Cleaning in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands today.

About Fish Window Cleaning

Fish Window Cleaning was founded in St. Louis in 1978 and is now the largest window cleaning franchise in the country, with over 275 locations nationwide. FISH provides service to more than 200,000 commercial and residential customers nationwide. Free estimates and customized service plans tailored to each customer's needs and budget are just a few offered benefits. For more information, visit http://www.fishwindowcleaning.com, or call 1-877-707-FISH (3474).



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RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce that it has relocated its Asheville, N.C. office to Raleigh, N.C. The move places the Design Workshop studio in a central location in the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions, allowing it to better serve the burgeoning urban population in the southeast. Emily McCoy, PLA, ASLA, SITES AP, and Glenn Walters, PLA, AICP, LEED GA, will serve as co-directors of the office, guiding its strategic direction and growth.

"Design Workshop was founded in Raleigh in 1969, so for us, this is a return to our roots," said Walters. "The most exciting part of this office move is being able to bring our 50 years of Legacy Design and sustainable design to a place that is rapidly growing due to its rich cultural and natural resources that support a high quality of life."

With a robust list of clients, Design Workshop is playing an active role in building and enhancing communities in North Carolina and across the southeast. In Raleigh, the team is currently working on a master plan for a 59-acre park that honors the legacy of the Kellam-Wyatt families by transforming the former farm land into a county park that serves as both a nature preserve and agricultural hub. Additionally, the team is helping design a new neighborhood park in the Walnut Creek Wetland Park that will celebrate the community's legacy and history. In Merry Hill, N.C., Design Workshop is guiding the planning and design of Tall Glass of Water Waterfront Park, a new 147-acre waterfront park that provides opportunities for adventure tourism and gathering spaces for the community to allow access to the beautiful waterfront of the Albemarle Sound. The team is also assisting St. Philips Episcopal Church in Durham, N.C., to re-imagine its property in order to expand its mission in the local community.

"We are thrilled to be able to collaborate with the community here in Raleigh, as well as the rapidly growing local universities that are building our next generation of talent," added McCoy. "The future is bright for Raleigh and we plan to play an integral role in shaping the rapidly growing mid-Atlantic and southeast regions."

McCoy is a landscape architect, ecologist and researcher whose deep connections to North Carolina and the southeast have nurtured her drive and passion for celebrating the natural and cultural legacies of places through design. Throughout her career, she has worked on a wide range of award-winning projects and currently also serves as an adjunct associate professor of practice at NC State University. With more than 30 years of experience in landscape architecture, urban and land planning, and real estate development, Walters offers his clients a 360-degree perspective identifying solutions that balance design, environmental responsibility, and economic realism. He has worked on a wide range of projects across the nation from Design Workshop's Asheville studio.

While the office searches for a permanent home, the Design Workshop team is currently based out of a co-working space, located in the recently revitalized warehouse district. The address of the office is: 223 South West Street, Suite 900, Raleigh, N.C. 27603.

About Design Workshop 
Founded in 1969, Design Workshop is an internationally renowned design firm specializing in landscape architecture, urban planning and strategic services with eight studios in the U.S. and projects spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with more than 360 prestigious awards. Design Workshop differentiates its planning and design process through DW Legacy Design, the integration of art, community, environment and economics in every project. From fragile ecosystems to urban sites in rapidly changing cities, Design Workshop works in challenging environments around the world. For additional information visit http://www.designworkshop.com/. 



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LOWELL, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

TRC Companies ("TRC") announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Environmental Partners, Inc. (EPI).

TRC is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, fueled by innovative technology. This acquisition is part of TRC's strategy to bolster its capabilities in geo-environmental services and growth strategy in the Pacific Northwest region. This sale will position TRC as the top player in environmental engineering and consulting in the Greater Seattle market. With roughly 30 geologists, engineers and scientists joining TRC from EPI, the combined capabilities will enable TRC to offer the highest quality tech-enabled solutions to a combined customer base and the market in general.

"TRC is excited to add another team of experts to our Engineering, Construction and Remediation group," says Stacy Sabol, TRC's VP and National Practice Leader of ECR West. "EPI has an excellent reputation for quality service and longstanding client relationships, and our combined service offering synergies will help TRC increase our reach in the Pacific Northwest region and beyond."

"EPI is an ideal cultural and technical fit for TRC and the strategic growth of our EV Sector," says Mark Robbins, TRC's Environmental Sector President. "The Pacific NW region is a vibrant and growing market and EPI brings a platform for our continued development. We are very excited to have EPI join the TRC team."

If you have any questions about this acquisition, please reach out to Dave Tiernan, SVP of EV Strategic Growth at DTiernan@trccompanies.com.

About EPI 
EPI is a recognized leader in environmental assessment, remediation, engineering, and liability management for industrial and commercial projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and United States. The company offers a full suite of geo-environmental services for clients who need to address a property from identification of contamination through site assessment, remediation, regulatory closure and on to litigation for cost recovery. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Issaquah Washington (suburb of Seattle), EPI specializes in providing environmental and geo-science investigation and remediation solutions on all aspects of uplands and waterfront sites including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, vapor intrusion, and indoor air quality. Additionally, EPI also provides AHERA-Certified asbestos assessment services as a component of pre-purchase due diligence.

About TRC Companies 
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a leading consulting, engineering and construction management firm that provides technology-enabled solutions to the power, infrastructure, environmental and energy markets. We serve a broad range of public and private clients, steering complex projects from concept to completion to help solve the toughest challenges. TRC is ranked #20 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Communications Contact: 
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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

PDS Energy Information (PDS), the leading provider of secure data transfer exchange services for oil & gas drilling, completion, and production data, announces the release of new automation features for the Frac Interference Exchange(FracX), a reciprocal data sharing service designed to facilitate collaboration between producers in order to avoid negative interactions between closely spaced wells. FracX now enables participants to automatically import frac schedules into the exchange as well as deliver schedules directly into an operator's GIS system. With the latest round of enhancements, oil & gas producers can rapidly identify the acreage where frac hits may occur and take action, including temporarily shutting-in producing wells.

Previously, users uploaded spreadsheets containing the location and dates of planned completions into FracX, which aggregates, normalizes, and distributes the data to other participants, who have the option to download the information or view it in a web-based map interface. FracX now enables producers to automatically import data from a GIS system using FTP or API transfer methods. Similarly, data from FracX can now be automatically delivered directly into a producer's GIS system, accelerating collaboration and analysis.

Offered at no cost to the industry, the FracX service has seen rapid adoption by oil & gas producers eager to find solutions to the pervasive and growing threat of high-pressure interactions between wells being completed and nearby producing wells. The exchange is currently being used across the Permian Basin by all major producers and is seeing similar rapid adoption in the Eagle Ford.

"The Frac Interference Exchange has seen explosive growth with 83 oil & gas companies now participating," said Katie Keating, FracX Product Manager. "We've listened carefully to what producers need and built on the initial concept of simplifying the distribution of frac schedules with tools that completely automate the process so operators can spend more time on analysis and remediation," she said. Keating concluded, "these new features and others that are currently in development continue our commitment to the oil & gas industry to solve a very important problem across all basins where close well spacing and longer laterals pose increasing risk of frac hits."

PDS Energy is executing on a roadmap of new features and enhancements to FracX incorporating feedback from users, which include 83 oil & gas companies and more than 300 energy professionals (to view a list of participating companies please visit http://www.pdsenergy.com/FracX-Participants). In addition to the latest automation features, PDS Energy plans to unveil new mapping capabilities that will allow users to visualize and work with well information in powerful new ways using web-based tools.

About PDS Energy 
PDS Energy is a leading provider of data exchange solutions for the upstream and midstream segments of the petroleum industry. For 26 years, the Austin-based data management company has provided oil & gas companies, joint venture partners, and service companies with cost effective methods to efficiently access, transform and distribute their data leveraging the latest technologies, including web, cloud, mobile, and blockchain. The company's data collection and distribution networks include Well Data Exchange, Production Data Exchange, Partner Data Exchange, E-Ticket Exchange, and Crude Oil Data Exchange. PDS Energy's customers include over 95% of Fortune 500 energy companies, including Anadarko Petroleum, BP, Chesapeake Energy, Cimarex, Continental Resources, Devon Energy, Marathon Oil, Pioneer Natural Resources, and XTO Energy. The company also operates an extensive network of owner relations websites that enable oil & gas operating companies to efficiently distribute production data to royalty and mineral interest owners. For more information, please visit http://www.pdsenergy.com.



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BARRIE, ONTARIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

Just in time for the start of a new decade, Busch Systems is proud to have achieved this milestone and join the B Corp community. B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

"Busch Systems began in the early days of the recycling movement and our desire has always been to support environmental accountability and conscious business choices," said Busch Systems Founder and CEO, Craig Busch. "Becoming a B Corporation reaffirms that commitment and provides an additional benchmark for our decisions, be it with our products, people or philanthropy efforts."

Since its inception in 1985, Busch Systems has always tried to be ahead of the curve in sustainability, social and community initiatives. Therefore, the rigorous assessment process was a welcome opportunity to enhance current policies and procedures along with developing new ones.

States Kasha Huk, Country Manager of Canada for B Lab: "We're thrilled to welcome Busch Systems to the B Corp community. As one of almost 300 companies certified in Canada, and over 3,000 globally, Busch Systems is leading the way in demonstrating that business can be used to address complex social and environmental issues. They are a testament to the idea that business can be used as a force for good."

With certification coming just ahead of its 35th anniversary, Busch Systems has an eye on the future and looks forward to collaborating with other B Corp companies as well as being an active participant to push the movement forward in its own local business community and beyond.

To learn more about Busch Systems, please visit https://www.buschsystems.com. To learn more about B Corporations, please visit https://bcorporation.net/.



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WASHINGTON, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 14, 2020

Building on a successful product launch, Messinas' Pulverize Weed & Grass Killers will be expanding its availability nationwide this year with listings in major retailers from coast to coast offering consumers an alternative to products like Monsanto's Roundup and other products containing the highly publicized chemical active ingredient, glyphosate. Including chain wide roll outs at more than 4,000 Walmart and Menards locations, consumers will be able to find the Pulverize line of products at various Home Depot, Target, Whole Foods, Ace Hardware, True Value, Meijer, HEB and thousands of local brick and mortar garden centers, hardware stores and online retailers including Amazon.   
  
With more than twenty different products and six unique formulas for killing various weeds, grasses, brush and vines, including blackberry, kudzu and poison ivy, Pulverize products feature active ingredients found in nature, and formulas that are approved for organic gardening. These products offer effective, fast-acting solutions that enable consumers to see results quickly with alternative technology to the often maligned and litigated active ingredients currently offered by other brands. 
  
"We launched Pulverize in 2016 because we could see the writing on the wall," said company founder James Messina. "Back then there were only rumblings about folks looking for alternatives to glyphosate and others, and before we sprung into action, no other brand was coming close to offering consumers a real, substantive story that conveyed the strength and effectiveness found in our award-winning Pulverize packaging. The fact that the best retailers in the country recognize what we're doing and are eager to support our market strategy is both validating for us and exciting for what it means to consumers. There is no denying that decision makers are serious about stepping up and telling consumers 'we hear your concerns regarding herbicide product safety, and we've found a great product in this space for you to put your confidence in.' Now it's up to us, as the first brand ambassadors of Pulverize, to get the consumer engaged and put Pulverize Weed & Grass Killers in their hands." 
  
Messinas, branded as The Garden Company from the Garden State produces more than 100 different products under the brands Animal Stopper Animal Repellents, Pulverize Weed Killers, Seedlingers Garden Products, Plotsaver Agricultural Tools, Holiday Magic and Aliagra. Their products can be found in all 50 states and more than a dozen countries around the world. 

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SEATTLE (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 MBA Sustainability Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 132 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 132 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA Sustainability Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-sustainability-degree-programs/

2020 MBA Sustainability Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Anaheim University 
Chatham University 
Concordia University, Wisconsin 
Franklin Pierce University 
Maharishi University of Management 
Northeastern University 
Oklahoma State University 
Presidio Graduate School 
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 
Southern New Hampshire University 
University of Colorado Denver 
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 
University of Saint Francis 
Webster University 
Western Kentucky University 
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com 
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/



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CORNELIUS, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding in North Carolina. Recently featured by SUCCESS magazine, Thrive Global, and Franchise Time s, the Monster Tree Service franchise continues to build on its rapid three-year franchise system growth.

Business entrepreneur Chris Brown has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service Territory in North Charlotte Metro, North Carolina, covering Concord, Lake Norman, Huntersville, Mooresville and surrounding areas. Brown is already enjoying a busy schedule of clients and projects in his community.

Brown has a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from UCLA, and an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He left a successful career as a merchandising director with Lowe's Companies for the last 15 years to pursue his dream of owning his own business.

"I love running my own business and being responsible for everything from soup to nuts," said Brown. "I thrive on the constant problem solving, being creative with customer service, and developing a strong and motivated team. I liked the Monster Tree Service business model immediately. I like that I can continue to scale by adding additional teams."

Josh Skolnick, CEO and Founder of Monster Tree Service, is confident Brown will be an excellent Monster Tree Service franchise owner.

"Chris is an ideal Monster Tree Service franchisee," says Skolnick. "He has a solid business background and an entrepreneurial spirit that can't be stopped. He has a knack for understanding the needs of his community and his team, and I am confident he will thrive as the newest member of the Monster family. We are thrilled to have Chris on our team."

Monster Tree Service is the only franchise tree company capitalizing on the under-served $17 billion tree service industry. Monster Tree Service has achieved consistent year-over-year, 5 percent growth since 2009, resulting in a $10+ million business. Because it's a high-upside opportunity, and a recession-proof business, Monster Tree Service expects to achieve $100 million in sales by 2021.

"The business is off to such a successful start, I just ordered more equipment to add a second crew in spring 2020," said Brown. "I consider my employees to be partners in the business, and I work hard to keep the team motivated, so we're always giving the most professional customer service to our clients. I want this Monster franchise to be a place where employees enjoy coming to work and stick around for the long haul. We're excited to offer the community our wide array of services, including tree removal, tree trimming, storm damage clean-up, Tree and Plant Health Care and more."

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.

For more information about Monster Tree Service franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.monsterfranchising.com/.

To learn more about CEO Josh Skolnick's vision for Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.monsterfranchising.com/vision-story.

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About Monster Tree Service

Founded in 2008 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by Founder and CEO Josh Skolnick, Monster Tree Service is the nation's first and fastest-growing franchise brand serving the $21 billion tree care industry. Over the past decade, Skolnick has aggressively built Monster Tree Service into a thriving national franchise system, working day and night to build the company into a multi-million-dollar business with more than 62 franchise partners and 166 territories sold in 28 states.

With dozens of fantastic franchise partners doing great work in their respective communities, Monster Tree Service expects to exceed $35 million in system wide revenue in 2019. Each Monster Tree Service franchised outlet offers full-scale tree pruning and removal services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, emergency services, plant health care, and various secondary services.

Monster Tree Service franchise owners possess high levels of business acumen and business-building skills that bring a rare level of professionalism to the tree care industry. Fully invested in this industry - both personally and professionally - Monster Tree Service owners provide wonderful opportunities to other professionals who have a shared vision of continuing to legitimize the tree care industry as a skilled trade. These industry professionals will have the tools, training, and respect to excel in providing unparalleled service to their clients and Make the World a More Beautiful Place, One Tree at a Time.

Monster Tree Service is committed to educating all customers on the natural conditions, diseases and infestations that impact the health of their plants/trees and treating all issues with an environmentally friendly, "Do Not Harm" approach. It's all part of the Monster Tree Service vision to partner with homeowners across the country to make their trees healthy, strong, and vital.

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.



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FRANKLIN, WIS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Microbial Discovery Group LLC (MDG), a leading R&D driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company, announced that as of January 2020 the brand will be refreshed with a new logo and color scheme. MDG wanted to share the rationale behind the updates and what they represent for their brand and customers.

"Having experienced significant growth over the past few years and expansion into new markets, it was time to bring cohesion to our brand and our company values of working to Feed, Clean, and Save the World," explained Jackie Worth, Head of Marketing.

"We needed the ability to clearly communicate MDG's commitment to our values and unique identity."

The new bolder logo and color scheme work to better represent the company's drive towards creating cutting edge solutions backed by what they describe as Real Science, Trusted Process, and Proven Success in their corporate tagline.

"Our new logo really embodies the strength we have within our R&D team as we gain momentum towards safely meeting the growing market demands from Probiotic Usage, Plant Health, Antibiotic Alternatives, and Biological Solutions within Wastewater and Industrial and Institutional cleaning," added Michael King, CEO/CSO.

With healthy growth projections for 2020, MDG remains extremely committed to providing value for their customers with meaningful, quality solutions.

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About Microbial Discovery Group

Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. MDG has the capabilities to ensure success. When partnering with MDG, you can expect high quality, consistent Bacillus strain manufacturing delivered with efficiency and integrity. MDG is passionate about applying scientific principles to create indispensable solutions for our partners while working to Feed, Clean, and Save the World. For more information on Microbial Discovery Group, visit http://www2.mdgbio.com/2020.



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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Medcom Benefit Solutions and Earth Charter International announced today the forging of a new Partnership to work together and promote the development of sustainability and community outreach programs.

About Medcom Benefit Solutions:

Medcom is a leading benefits administration company located in Jacksonville, Florida. Our mission is to contribute to the security and well-being of our employee benefit clients, agency partners, and employees in a professional and compassionate manner. Our vision is to bring innovation and transformative leadership to the Employee Benefit community.

"We are excited about our new partnership with Earth Charter International, states Medcom President, Michael J. Bracken. "The four pillars of the Earth Charter incorporate universal values such as ecological integrity, social and economic justice, democracy, nonviolence and peace, and respect and care for the diversity of all life. We are using the Earth Charter as a framework for integrating these values into our corporate culture. These values will serve as a guiding light to all of the Community Outreach programs which our employees develop and engage in. Our employees reach a large constituency of citizens and programs in need at local schools and the larger community. As an organization, we gain from their expanded sense of consciousness as a critical part of their professional and personal growth. In addition to this, ECI provides several dynamic and participatory online courses in sustainability and ethics which we encourage and support our employees and extended community to take."

About Earth Charter International:

The mission of Earth Charter International is to contribute with the transition to sustainable ways of living on the planet.

Goals: 

To raise awareness worldwide of the Earth Charter and to promote understanding of its inclusive ethical vision.

To promote the adoption and use of the Earth Charter as an ethical guide and the implementation of its principles by civil society, business, and government.

To encourage and support the educational use of the Earth Charter in schools, universities, religious communities, local communities, and many other settings.

To promote recognition and use of the Earth Charter as a soft law document.

Secretariat of Earth Charter International commented,""(ECI) welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Medcom Benefit Solutions in order to share knowledge, experiences and expand ECI's vision and horizons." ECI is located at the University for Peace in San Jose, Costa Rica works closely with Medcom Benefit Solutions in promoting Earth Charter principles.

Ms. Vilela continued to say, "The value of such collaboration cannot be measured in numbers but in new thinking, in re-framing conversations and the way we do things more constructively. Collaboration requires shared values and goals. We share the commitment to contribute to the common good and the betterment of our world by looking at the role of each individual and institution.

We are confident that this new Partnership with Medcom will enable us to better contribute to the building of a more just, sustainable and peaceful local and global community."

About Our Partnership

Medcom will utilize this partnership to increase employee involvement in the community and provide a more well-rounded workplace. We hope to contribute to the lives of our employees and the lives of those in the community, beyond benefits. Our intention is to provide local citizens and business with the tools to create and be a part of a cohesive, sustainable, empathetic, and forward-thinking place to live. Medcom Benefit Solutions is partnering with Earth Charter International with our future in mind.

For more information about Medcom Benefit Solutions visit http://www.medcombenefits.comor contact Kacy Hope, Marketing Manager, at khope@medcombenefits.com. 
For more information about Earth Charter International visit http://www.earthcharter.org, or contact info@earthcharter.org.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announces the release of a new research report created in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI): Unlocking Hidden Value in Class B/C Office Buildings: Best Practices for Pursuing Low-Cost, High-Impact Energy Efficiency and Green Leasing Strategies. The first study of its kind, this report offers guidance and strategies for implementing energy efficiency and green leasing measures specifically tailored to the owners and operators of Class B and C office buildings.

Compared to its Class A counterparts, Class B and C office properties typically are older buildings with fewer technologies in place. While owners and operators of these properties are often eager to enact sustainability strategies, they often can be constrained by smaller budgets, limited staffing and the high demand of day-to-day operational needs. As a result, Class B and C buildings often trail Class A buildings in adopting energy efficiency strategies and green leasing provisions. However, they also are the asset class with the most to gain from these measures. Per this report, these untapped sustainability opportunities have the potential to: 

Reduce operating expenses for a Class B or C building by between $0.26 and $0.61 per square foot;

Increase net operating income (NOI) for Class B or C properties by between 1.9 percent and 4.3 percent; and

Boost Class B or C property value by approximately $4 to $8 per square foot.

Even with a clear business case, the report recognizes that building owners may still delay action due to three core challenges that Class B and C properties face: being information-constrained, resource-constrained and funding-constrained. These hurdles are accounted for in each implementation strategy, providing Class B and C office building owners and operators with an adaptable framework for success.

"This research drives home not only how much value and savings a single Class B or C building can achieve as the result of implementing the energy efficiency and green leasing strategies outlined in the report, but also how much these strategies can elevate the entire commercial real estate industry's sustainability efforts," says BOMA International Chair Scott O. Jones, PE, vice president with Jacobs. "BOMA, RMI and ULI are all deeply committed to providing owners and operators with the research and resources they need to make sustainability both a priority and a reality."

"Pursuing energy efficiency and green leasing doesn't have to be complicated, especially when owners already have enough on their plates," adds Greg Hopkins, manager of RMI's Building Practice. "We've simplified things so they can focus on low-effort, high-impact strategies that can create win-wins for their tenants and their own bottom lines,"

"We are pleased to highlight the value proposition for Class B and C office owners to unlock energy efficiency across their portfolios," says ULI Senior Vice President Marta Shantz. "This new report offers actionable, realistic strategies to improve energy performance and implement green leasing—it's exactly what the market needs to take advantage of these opportunities."

This research was supported with funding from BOMA International and Yardi and prepared by ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance and RMI.

Download the report here.

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About BOMA International: 
Founded in 1907, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of U.S. local associations and global affiliates. The leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals for more than 100 years, it represents the owners, managers, service providers and other property professionals of all commercial building types, including office, industrial, medical, corporate and mixed-use. BOMA International is the partner individuals in the commercial real estate industry choose to maximize value for their careers, organizations and assets. Its mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge. Learn more at http://www.boma.org.

About Rocky Mountain Institute: 
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; the San Francisco Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

About Urban Land Institute: 
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, ULI now has more than 40,000 members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service. A multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates an open exchange of ideas, information and experience among industry leaders, and policymakers dedicated to creating better places.

Contact: 
Caroline Pomilla 
Manager of Communications & Marketing 
BOMA International 
(202) 326-6354 
cpomilla@boma.org




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ANKENY, IOWA (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

QA Graphics, a leader in the building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing industry, is celebrating its thirteenth-year anniversary of providing creative design services and system graphic development for some of the top players in the building automation industry.

"We are proud to have served the building automation industry for over the past decade. I think our dedicated staff and high level of detail is what drives this steady growth and support from the industries we service," said Dan McCarty, President of QA Graphics. "It is exciting to have created a successful business that is profitable and self-sustaining, as well as creative and relaxed. We look forward to continuing our relationship with our clients and to see what new ventures 2020 will bring."

Over the past thirteen years, QA Graphics has grown into a full-service design firm, building on its strong foundation with a variety of custom solutions. This has led to an increase in the level of talent recruited and positions needed to be filled, notably in the Drafting department, to meet the 30% increase in sales that 2019 brought. With this increase, QA Graphics was able to execute over 2,500 projects, delivering their graphics services to twelve different countries.

To learn more about QA Graphics' services visit: http://www.qagraphics.com

About QA Graphics—QA Graphics is a leader in the building automation and green building industries. The company specializes in HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, floor plan graphics, and Energy Efficiency Education Dashboards (EEEDs). The company also provides custom marketing solutions such as interactive applications, 3D design and animation, UX design, videos, and more. Visit http://www.qagraphics.com to learn more.



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BELLVILLE, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Representatives with General Site Services (GSS Dumpsters) announced today that it is now offering residential dumpster rental service in Houston.

"If you are considering a residential dumpster rental for your job or project, please contact us or give us a call to discuss your needs," said Amy Miles, the company spokesperson for GSS Dumpsters. "We have worked with enough people over the years to know exactly what you'll need. The versatility of our smaller dumpsters may be perfect for you. Most often, we can place the dumpster directly in your driveway or work area."

Miles explained that GSS provides residential dumpster rental in the Houston metropolitan area as well as surrounding cities and counties.

"If you have any residential project, give us a call and let us help," Miles stressed, before adding, "Our roll-off containers are great for construction sites; demolition; removal of landscaping debris; storm cleanup; junk removal; home remodeling; estate clearance and more. We inventory 17, 20 & 30 cubic yard dumpsters."

Miles highlighted that we are very flexible with our schedule to accommodate delivery and pick up for you at GSS and pride ourselves in our customer service.

"Our prices are extremely competitive and we offer discounts for jobs with frequent dump and returns. We try to be flexible and accommodate our customers to make this part of their project as easy as possible. We have the ability to be flexible because we are an actual dumpster rental company, as opposed to a broker who shops the local companies and then adds their fee on top of the actual cost of a container. We also have a couple of very reputable, honest competitors we can suggest to a customer if we cannot service them for any reason."

The company also offers commercial roll off dumpsters on rent. For more information, please visit gssdumpsters.com/blog/.

About GSS

General Site Services provides on-site delivery and pickup of our roll-off containers. The process couldn't be easier. Our current service area includes Katy, Brookshire, Fulshear, Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, East Bernard, Eagle Lake, Wallis, Sealy, Bellville, Waller, Cypress, Prairie View, Hockley, Hempstead, Tomball, Magnolia, and all of Waller, Fort Bend, Austin and Colorado counties.

Contact Details:

Amy Miles

7939 N FM 331 Rd. 
Bellville, TX 77418 
United States

Phone: (713) 252-0906

Source: GSS Dumpsters



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

The International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) has announced that Tara O'Shea, Director of Forest Programs at Planet, will give a keynote presentation titled Combining Remote Sensing & Analytics Technologies: Emerging Environmental Applications. This highly anticipated keynote, the first of several available to both ILMF and the co-located ASPRS Annual Conference attendees, will kick off three days of conference programming on March 23, 2020, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

During her presentation, Tara will examine the explosion in the availability of remotely sensed data over the past decade and its impact on emerging environmental and climate applications. Tara will also showcase applications that combine Planet's unique global dataset with lidar data to create innovative capabilities in monitoring forest carbon stocks and emissions, mapping wildfire risk, and more. A full description of the keynote can be viewed here.

"We take immense pride in organizing a conference program that is highly technical in principle," states Lisa Murray, Group Director at Diversified Communications. "So, whenever we identify a presentation that not only meets those technical standards but is also topical, in the way that Tara's presentation is relevant to wildfires and climate change, it's an obvious inclusion."

With a background in sustainable land use and climate change, Tara O'Shea serves as the Director of Forest Programs at Planet where she oversees the company's strategy for leveraging its Earth observation capacity to help improve the world's ability to monitor global forests today - and account for the value of forests in the global economy tomorrow.

"We're elated to have Tara represent Planet as a keynote speaker at ILMF 2020," enthuses Bill Emison, Conference Chair at Diversified Communications. "The use of small satellites is revolutionizing the commercial remote sensing industry and Planet's innovative imaging and analysis products are at the forefront of that revolution."

Registration for the 20th edition of ILMF, taking place with the ASPRS Annual Conference and the MAPPS Federal Programs Conference, as part of Geo Week 2020, is now open. Event organizers recommend registering early for the best price and to avoid lines onsite. To register, please visit: https://xpressreg.com/register/ilmf0320/landing.asp?sc=208910

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About International Lidar Mapping Forum 
International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) is a technical conference & exhibition focused on airborne, terrestrial, and underwater lidar as well as emerging remote-sensing and data collection tools and technology used for applications including Asset Management, Civil Infrastructure, Coastal Zone Mapping, Emergency Services & Disaster Response, Land and Natural Resource Management, and Urban Modeling.

ILMF is part of a network of events and media for the global geospatial market organized by Diversified Communications, a leading organizer of conferences, trade shows, and online media with 15 years in the geospatial arena, including Commercial UAV Expo Americas, Commercial UAV Europe, Commercial UAV News, International Lidar Mapping Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR3D.com, AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and AEC Next News. For more information, visit lidarmap.org.

About Geo Week 
Geo Week is a multi-event collaboration including participation from International Lidar Mapping Forum, ASPRS Annual Conference, and MAPPS Federal Programs Conference to accomplish a year of geospatial business in just one week.

Each of the three events will retain the distinct educational programs their respective attendees have come to rely upon for industry news and information as well as career development. Various conference pass options are available to allow attendees to take part in any or all programming and activities. For more information regarding Geo Week, please visit geo-week.com.

About Diversified Communications 
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit http://www.divcom.com. 



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DALLAS AND FORT WORTH, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 15, 2020

Coltala Holdings, a Mission-and-Margin-focused investment firm announced today the acquisition of 35-year-old Metro Energy Savers, via their HVAC / Home Services acquisition platform Trudela Partners. This deal represents Trudela's second purchase in as many weeks in 2020.

Metro Energy Savers is a leading HVAC firm serving communities in the DFW Metroplex since 1987. Based in Arlington, TX, Metro Energy provides service to customers in 28 locations in Trudela's key geographic area of Dallas-Fort Worth [1].

This acquisition, added to their Walker Heating and Air Conditioning division [2], extends service coverage to north, west, and south-west DFW. Future growth is expected from organic expansion of the two divisions and through further strategic acquisitions.

When asked why he chose Trudela, Metro Energy founder, Darrell Murphy replied, "I've had many offers to sell through the years, but I trust the Coltala / Trudela team. I know my company and our people are in strong, capable hands."

PEOPLE BUILD BUSINESSES

"People matter," declared Coltala Holdings CEO Ralph Manning. "When you take care of the employees who take care of your customers, profits follow. These businesses know this and we will continue to support this ethos."

Coltala President Edward Crawford added, "Our culture of Mission and Margin runs through the Trudela team into every HVAC company we buy and operate. We're excited about our acquisition of Metro Energy and look forward to continued growth in this local DFW market."

PROVEN HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Metro Energy Savers is an established brand in their region with a book of over 6,000 service contracts. Their leader position in the industry and their strong customer base make them a perfect strategic fit for Trudela.

"The culture at Metro Energy fits squarely into the Trudela culture and we couldn't ask for a better partner in this venture than Coltala," commented CEO Paul Adams. "Both Ralph and Edward are experienced in mentoring leaders and building leading companies. That will be invaluable to us as we grow in operations, recruiting, and in scaling our business in DFW."

Trudela's Paul Adams and Eric Shaw, themselves, have a wealth of experience and a history of success in the field of home service and HVAC.

"Paul and I helped grow Service Experts both organically and inorganically. With the additions of Walker and Metro Energy to our portfolio here at Trudela, we have created a solid platform upon which to build the top HVAC service company in DFW," stated Trudela COO Eric Shaw.

Trudela's infusion of capital and managerial expertise on top of the solid team and loyal customer base built by Darrell and Dee Murphy is a perfect formula for financial stability and rapid growth at Metro Energy.

THE FUTURE OF METRO ENERGY SAVERS

Metro Energy Savers will continue to provide the same outstanding service to their current customer base while expanding their geographic footprint in the region. All of Metro Energy's employees and highly-skilled technicians will retain their positions after the acquisition with more talented technicians being hired as they grow.

Dee Murphy added, "I have an extremely high comfort level with Trudela. I'm excited to be working with Paul Adams and his team. This is the right time to bring them on board as we continue to grow and serve our longtime customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Darrell and Dee Murphy have retained an interest in the business and will continue working as usual while serving as advisors to the Trudela team.

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[1] Metro Energy Savers service area includes: 
Fort Worth, Denton, Roanoke, Keller, Grapevine, Irving, Euless, Haltom City, Saginaw, Azie, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Aledo, Benbrook, Burleson, Joshua, Alvardo, Midlothian, and Mansfield

[2] Walker Heating and Air Conditioning service area includes: 
Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Sachse, and University Park

LEARN-MORE LINKS

Coltala Holdings – Building Businesses of Significance – http://coltala.com/ 
Trudela Partners – The Proven Home Service Professionals – http://www.trudela.com/ 
Metro Energy Savers – Call the People You Trust – https://www.metroenergysavers.com/

REFERENCES

Getting The Best Deal for Your Midsize Company – by Edward J. Crawford, Coltala Holdings President 
http://coltala.com/articles/getting-best-deal-your-midsize-company

ABOUT COLTALA HOLDINGS

Coltala Holdings is a Texas-based private investment firm founded with a unique holding-company approach to private equity investing with a proven enterprise-level management system – The Coltala Enterprise System (CES) – that enables high-potential, small and midsize companies to achieve optimal scale. With our deep bench of experienced industry professionals, and more than 100 years of combined experience, Coltala is well positioned to acquire and unlock the potential in family businesses and privately held companies in the Manufacturing sector and the Consumer and Business Services sector. Coltala's partners with leadership of companies with $3 million to $10 million of EBITDA that want to build long term legacies and are committed to their people and a purpose driven, mission and margin approach. Coltala is committed to being a conscientious steward of your company's legacy and to working with you and your team to take your business to the next level and build a company that matters.

For more information, please follow us on: 
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/coltalagroup(Coltala Holdings) 
Twitter at https://twitter.com/coltalagroup (Coltala Holdings) 
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coltalagroup (Coltala Holdings)

ABOUT TRUDELA PARTNERS

Trudela Partners is a DFW-based company specializing in home service repairs and maintenance. We focus on providing our customers with an exemplary customer experience through preventive maintenance and a first-time fix approach on service appointments. With over 70+ years in combined home services experience, the Trüdela Partners team is committed to operating with honesty and integrity in everything we do and treating our customers like family.

The Trudela Executive Team includes Paul S. Adams, Chief Executive Officer overseeing all areas of the company's business including operations, sales, and marketing; Eric Shaw, COO with over 20 years of HR and operations experience in the manufacturing, retail, financial services and contracting industries; Jeff Harelson, Sales and Operations with over 25 years of national and regional experience with particular success in the Multi-Family, Home Services, and Commercial Services industries; Mark Carlson, VP People and Culture with nearly 20 years of operational HR experience in building and leveraging Culture, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition & Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management and Employee Relations; Michael Delmore, VP Finance with extensive financial and operational experience in the aerospace, food, retail, and distribution industries.

Trudela Partners 
8900 John Carpenter Freeway 
Dallas TX 75247

Contact: 
Melanie Barton 
Investor and Media Relations 
Coltala Holdings 
817-546-4600 
melanie@coltala.com



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HAWTHORNE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

9to5 Seating announces the launch of its CET Designer Extension, providing customers a new way to get exactly the seating they need. The entire 9to5 Seating catalog is available and free to access. Developed in conjunction with Servex, a Configura Implementation Partner, the 9to5 Seating Extension enables users to perform expert space planning quickly, easily and accurately.

"Thanks to our Implementation Partners, manufacturers like 9to5 Seating have yet another way to create an Extension in CET Designer outside of Configura," Peter Brandinger, Configura Vice President of Business Development said. "We're happy to have 9to5 Seating join our CET community. The addition of their Extension allows our users to have a greater variety of products to design spaces."

Used by thousands of people globally, CET Designer helps manufacturers and their dealers by providing a single software solution for space planning and product ordering.

"Developing our Extension on CET Designer is another way to make it easy for people to do business with us," said Dara Mir, President and CEO of 9to5 Seating. "It's always about exceeding our customers' expectations."

The CET Designer Extension adds to the company's suite of customer-centric tools that includes 2020 Cap and Giza, ProjectMatrix, and Revit as well as 9to5 Seating's popular product visualization platform, Chair Designer.

9to5 Seating 
9to5 Seating was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in the design and production of office seating products tailored to meet the rigorous demands of today's office environments in the US market. 9to5 Seating presents an extensive collection of executive, task, guest, conference, stool and lounge furniture. 9to5 Seating combines its state-of-the-art, in-house manufacturing systems with a commitment to continuous improvements in all phases of its operations. The unique vertical integration model enables the company to deliver products offered with good quality at competitive prices. For more information, please visit http://www.9to5seating.com



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VANCOUVER, WASH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

SunModo Corp, an innovator in the solar racking industry, today announced Sunnova Energy International Inc., (NYSE: NOVA), a leading U.S. residential solar and storage service provider, has added SunModo to Sunnova's exclusive Approved Vendor List (AVL).

Through this new partnership, Sunnova's network of local installers can now offer its residential customers across the United States SunModo's solar mounting and racking systems.

"This new relationship with Sunnova demonstrates our continued focus and dedication to the U.S. residential market", Said Steve Mumma, Sales Director for SunModo. "We look forward to partnering with Sunnova to make solar installation easier, more reliable and more affordable."

With a deep commitment to innovation, SunModo already has racked up 20 industry-shaping patents with more in design. SunModo's innovations range from solving simple challenges to creating new applications. The EZ Roof Mount became a basic component for watertight rooftop installations. The SunShield transforms awnings into power-generating solar systems. Most recently, SunModo introduced the SunTurf line after many years of field experience with SunBeam, the industry's most popular elevated system that helps installers with the challenges of having to navigate obstacles on the roof or ground. SurTurf Ground Mount is ideal for solar installers looking for a low cost, high performance system that can accommodate a wide variety of soil conditions. Combine SunTurf with SunModo's Ground Screws or Augers and do a complete install of a 15kW system with only one day on the job site.

SunModo supplies its mounting solutions to Sunnova's channel partners through select distribution networks across the nation.

About Sunnova 
Sunnova is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider, serving customers in more than 20 U.S. states and territories. Our goal is to be the leading provider of clean, affordable and reliable energy for consumers, and we operate with a simple mission: to power energy independence. For more information, visit http://www.sunnova.com.

About SunModo 
SunModo, meaning "the way of the sun," is a private U.S. company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington that is focused on innovative racking and mounting solutions for professional installers in the fast-growing solar industry. Energized by a desire to make solar installation easier, more reliable and more affordable, our solar racking solutions are at work in 15 countries, and from Hawaii to Connecticut. Our commitment to innovation can be seen across our entire product line, which includes 20 industry-shaping patents. More information is at http://www.sunmodo.comor from the company at 360.844.0048.



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JACKSON, WYO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

NOAA and NASA have just announced that 2016 remains the hottest year on record, followed by 2019, 2015, 2017, and 2018. Thus, annual average surface temperatures are falling at the same time that concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are rising steadily, year after year. Climate models that assume global warming is caused by increasing emissions of greenhouse gases are predicting temperatures that are higher than observed.

"This is reminiscent of the infamous Global Warming Hiatus from 1998 through 2013," according to Dr. Peter L. Ward, a 27-year veteran of the U. S. Geological Survey. "During those 15 years, temperatures did not change much, while emissions of carbon dioxide continued to rise. Hundreds of peer-reviewed papers were published trying to explain why, without much agreement."

"There was another well-known Global Warming Hiatus from 1950 to 1970," Ward explains, "and we seem to have entered a third Global Warming Hiatus in 2016. Warming is clearly not related directly to increases in greenhouse-gas emissions. Meanwhile, atmospheric scientists just keep reiterating general excuses for this mismatch, claiming Earth's atmosphere is a very complex system, there are many complex feedbacks, and we should expect statistical variations."

Global warming started to increase around 1970 as humans began manufacturing large amounts of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) for use as spray-can propellants, refrigerants, solvents, and foam-blowing agents. By 1974, scientists determined that when these very inert chemicals reach the upper stratosphere, they can be broken down by solar ultraviolet radiation, releasing atoms of chlorine.

Starting around 1970, both depletion of the ozone layer and average global surface temperatures began to increase. In 1974, scientists showed that one atom of chlorine in the stratosphere, under very cold conditions, can lead to destruction of more than 100,000 molecules of ozone. They received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone.

With discovery of the Antarctic Ozone Hole in 1985, scientists realized ozone depletion was progressing much faster than anyone had assumed. They worked with political leaders at the United Nations to write and implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This protocol mandated cutbacks in CFC production when it became effective in 1989.

Sure enough, CFC emissions stopped increasing in 1993. Ozone depletion stopped increasing in 1995. Global, average, surface temperatures stopped increasing in 1998. Humans had unintentionally carried out the most definitive experiment ever, showing how an increase in emissions of CFC gases could cause long-term warming of the planet by nearly one-degree Fahrenheit. The ozone layer is expected to recover on its own within 30 to 50 years while temperatures should fall to pre-1970 levels.

Chlorine is also released during volcanic eruptions. Large explosive eruptions are well-observed to explode megatons of water and sulfur dioxide high into the lower stratosphere where they mix to form aerosols that reflect and scatter sunlight, causing global cooling of nearly one-degree for a 2 to 4 years.

Large effusive volcanic eruptions, on the other hand, do not explode much into the stratosphere. They simply extrude basaltic lava flows over land covering tens to millions of square miles. Basaltic lava flows contain ten-times-more chlorine than explosive magmas. The chlorine appears to be convected rapidly into the stratosphere above these very hot lavas, causing ozone depletion and related global warming.

In August 2014, basaltic lavas began flowing from the volcano Bárðarbunga in central Iceland. Within 6 months, the lava covered an area of 33 square miles, the size of Manhattan, the largest basaltic lava flow since 1783. Temperatures rose rapidly half a degree, making 2016 the hottest year on record.

Temperatures fell in 2017 and 2018, but beginning in March 2018, basaltic lava began pouring out of the East Puna Rift on the island of Hawaii, covering nearly 14 square miles within 3 months, 41% of the area covered by flows from Bárðarbunga. This provides an explanation for why 2019 was the second hottest year on record.

"Throughout Earth history," Ward explains, "whenever we find a large flow of basaltic lava, we find evidence for global warming. One such flow in Siberia, 251 million years ago, covered an area almost as large as the lower-48 United States. Imagine lava flows covering all the land from New York City to San Francisco—from Seattle to Miami. Ocean temperatures rose to hot tub temperatures. Nearly 96% of all marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species become extinct."

The Roman Warm Period, 2250 years ago, when Hannibal was able to drive his elephants over the Alps to attack Rome from the north, was contemporaneous with the last major eruption within Craters of the Moon National Monument in south-central Idaho covering only 300 square miles.

The Medieval Warm Period began around 939 AD, the time when the largest basaltic lava flow in human history flowed from Eldgjá volcano in south-central Iceland.

"The contemporaneity of large basaltic lava flows with periods of major global warming throughout Earth history is most impressive," according to Ward.

When the ozone layer is depleted, less solar ultraviolet-B radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer, cooling the ozone layer. More solar ultraviolet-B radiation is observed to reach Earth. This is the hottest solar radiation reaching Earth where it causes sunburn, skin cancer, and mutations. Ultraviolet-B radiation penetrates oceans hundreds of meters and is thus completely absorbed, raising ocean heat content as observed. Ultraviolet-B also dissociates ground level ozone pollution, warming air efficiently.

Ward explains numerous reasons for why greenhouse-warming theory is not only mistaken, it is not even physically possible at Physically-Impossible.com. He challenges anyone to find any mistake on this webpage that could change his conclusions.

Dr. Ward is a respected senior geophysicist who led a group of 140 scientists, helped develop a major national research program, testified twice before Congress, and chaired a committee at the White House. He has worked full time in retirement since 2006, at his own expense, carefully re-examining all the assumptions made regarding the physics of global warming.



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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

Completed in December 2019, in time for the summer fishing season in the Transylvania region of România, the repair of the large concrete fish tanks at the Viştişoara Fish Farm was carried out quickly and reliably by Penetron România. The application of Penetron's crystalline technologyensured a durable and environmentally compatible solution for the trout at the Fish Farm.

The village of Viștea is nestled at the foot of România's rugged Făgăraș Mountains in the Southern Carpathian range, a bucolic region boasting the highest peaks in the country. This area of Transylvania is a very popular destination for hiking, trekking and skiing – and fishing in the pristine rivers.

The Viștișoara Fish Farm, in the commune of Viștea, raises trout for sale and also has a sport fly-fishing facility.The manager of the Fish Farm recently became alarmed at the active leaks in the large concrete fish tanks used for spawning and raising trout.

Keeping a sensitive species healthy 
"Trout need very clean and cold water to thrive. They are very sensitive to the quality of the water they swim in, which makes them an excellent 'indicator species' when testing for pollution in rivers," explains Claudiu Stoenescu, Engineer and Technical Manager of Penetron România. "This sensitivity also made it imperative that the Viștișoara Fish Farm find an absolutely toxic-free and environmentally-compatible solution for the repair of their concrete fish tanks."

The client contacted the technical team at Penetron România for a speedy solution to the gaping leaks. After a review of the situation, the team proposed a combination of PENECRETE MORTAR to fill the cracks in the concrete and the application of PENETRON as a slurry over the surface of the fish tanks to ensure a permanent waterproofing solution.

Completely non-toxic 
Using the proposed combination of PENETRON and PENECRETE MORTAR, the majority of the repairs at the Fish Farm were done from the negative side of the concrete tanks.

"This is a key advantage of Penetron crystalline technology," adds Claudiu Stoenescu. "Repairs to concrete can be done from either the positive or negative side of the structure."

In the presence of moisture, the chemicals in PENETRON penetrate deeply into the concrete matrix to form insoluble crystals that fill the micro-cracks, pores and capillaries in the concrete – making the concrete impermeable and stopping water and water-borne chemicals from leaking through the concrete, even under high hydrostatic pressure. Cracks that develop during the lifetime of the concrete are self-healed by PENETRON, resulting in permanent concrete protection.

"The Fish Farm was particularly happy that the repairs were completed very quickly, without interrupting farming operations," adds Claudiu Stoenescu. "Even more importantly, Penetron products do not contain polymers or any volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They are NSF 61 certified for potable water applications, making them completely safe for use in water tanks, even for fish as sensitive as trout."

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.



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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for Victoria, Australia. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of their EHS regulatory obligations and rapidly collect, share, archive, and export audit findings in a cost effective manner. IAPC EHS audit protocols are now prepared by STC in partnership with STP and continue to focus on those national (plus, in some cases, regional or provincial) EHS requirements that have site-specific application for manufacturing operations. As a leading EHS management consulting firm with a global network of experienced EHS teaming partners, STC has indepth knowledge and technical expertise of local/regional EHS requirements.

STP and STC maintain leading-edge EHS audit protocols for more than 50 jurisdictions. The protocol documents are written in English and are available in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel formats, as well as through STP's web-based portal or can be integrated into an existing company platform. Using the protocols' custom templates and advanced functionality features, auditors can easily track audit findings and manage data over time to improve compliance, risk management and safety performance. In addition, STP's formatting is compatible with leading risk management and sustainability platform providers.

Highlights of selected legislation covered in the newly developed protocol include: 

Victoria's new "Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018" reflect national changes to the transport of dangerous goods. The new regulations are mainly the same as the revoked "Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008" with a few changes to numbering. These regulations came into operation on October 25, 2018.

The "State Environment Protection Policy (Waters)" replaced the "State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria)" and the "State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria)" effective October 23, 2018. The policy provides a framework for the protection and management of water quality in Victoria, covering surface waters, estuarine and marine waters and groundwaters across the state.

The "Dangerous Goods Act 1985" was amended effective 26 September 2018 to adopt new requirements for properties that contain asbestos that was installed on the property on or after January 1, 2004.

The "Building Regulations 2018" revoked and replaced the "Building Interim Regulations 2017" effective June 2, 2018. The new regulations largely follow the previous regulations, but have been updated and revised to reflect modern work practices and state of knowledge, and are also designed to align with the "Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017."

The national "Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989" and the "Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995" were updated following a review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Program. The major change was the introduction of a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) imports from 1 January 2018 to enable Australia to meet the HFC phase-down obligations of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, starting in 2019. Other changes include the addition of new efficiency measures, including streamlining of licensing provisions, waiving uneconomic levy debts, and reduced reporting frequency.

The national "Product Emissions Standards Act 2017" commenced on 15 September 2017, establishing a national framework to address the adverse impacts of air pollution from certain products on human and environmental health. The provisions of this Act are implemented by the "Product Emissions Standards Rules 2017." The Act and Rules prescribe emissions-controlled products, which are marine-propulsion engines and certain nonroad engines (new spark-ignition engines with a maximum power of 19 kilowatts, or 25.5 horsepower). Only products that meet prescribed emissions standards, or have an exemption, may be imported into or supplied in Australia.

The 2016 version of the "National Construction Code Series Volume One – Building Code of Australia" was amended out-of-cycle prior to the next scheduled update in 2019. Amendment 1 to the 2016 edition of NCC Volume One, was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories on 12 March 2018. This amendment introduced a new verification method for limiting fire spread via external wall assemblies, references the revised 2017 edition of AS 2118.1 (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – General systems), clarifies provisions for the use of external wall claddings and attachments, and revises the evidence of suitability provisions. The 2019 edition of the NCC was adopted by all States and the Northern Territory as of 1 May 2019.

Victoria has adopted a new Waste Management Policy (E-waste) which became effective July 1, 2019. This policy supports Victoria's ban on e-waste from landfills (also effective July 1, 2019), and seeks to increase resource recovery and ensure that e-waste is managed in a manner that minimizes to risks to human health and environment. The policy applies to any person who generates, collects, stores, handles, transports, or reprocesses any e-waste and establishes specific requirements for e-waste service providers.

Victoria's lead process regulations are being revised as part of changes included in the "Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations 2018," and will become effective on June 5, 2020. The changes will lower the workplace exposure standard for lead and make changes to requirements for lead-risk work, which include reducing the mandated blood lead removal levels, adjusting the testing frequency of workers, and reducing the blood lead levels permitted to return to lead risk work.

The "Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017" were amended effective August 20, 2019, to include new requirements that are intended to address risks associated with exposure to silica dust. The requirements prescribe the minimum level of controls that must be used when cutting, grinding or undertaking abrasive polishing of engineered stone.

The "Radiation Regulations 2007" were revoked and replaced by the "Radiation Regulations 2017" on August 27, 2017. Under the 2017 regulations, the security of high consequence sealed sources and high consequence groups of sealed sources have been strengthened, and the occupational dose limits to the lens of the eye have been lowered to reflect recent international developments.

Victoria is making significant changes to its environmental protection legislation. The "Environment Protection Act 2017," which went into effect July 1, 2018, revised the governance framework and objectives of the EPA. In August 2018, the "Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018," which significantly amends the "Environment Protection Act 2017," was passed. The 2018 amendments are expected to come into force on July 1, 2020, and will repeal the "Environment Protection Act 1970." New regulations and standards for the implementation of the "Environment Protection Act 2017" have been proposed, and are expected to be finalized in early to mid-2020. The existing six sets of regulations under the "Environment Protection Act 1970" will be replaced by one consolidated set of regulations and some separate transitional regulations. The new regulations and standards will also replace existing State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs), Waste Management Policies (WMPs), and Notifiable Chemical Orders (NCOs). A number of new subordinate instruments will be introduced, including Environmentally Hazardous Substance Orders (EHSOs), Obligations on Managers of Land and Infrastructure (OMLIs), and compliance codes.

For more information on all International EHS audit protocols offered by STP and STC click here.

About Specialty Technical Publishers 
Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier's Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.

About Specialty Technical Consultants 
Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is a specialized management consulting firm working to enhance environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. Through its consulting services, STC partners with clients to strengthen management systems' design and implementation, and identifies needs and implements solutions to meet business objectives. Services provided include: EHS compliance support; risk assessment; EHS auditing; corporate responsibility and sustainability; EHS management systems development and implementation; EHS regulatory information tools; and EHS training.

STC is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Supplier Clearinghouse for the California Public Utilities Commission, and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

First Annual Index Ranks Climate Impact of Transportation for 100 Largest U.S. Metro Areas

StreetLight Data Analysis Reveals New York, San Francisco, and Madison are Leading the Way in Lower-Impact Transportation

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, burning fossil fuels for transportation is the top contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and the U.S. is second only to China as the world's top greenhouse gas producer, notes the United Nations Emissions Gap Report 2019. The Global Carbon Project also indicates that the world is setting new emissions records every year, which puts our country's transportation experts and city planners in the driver's seat to effect change.

StreetLight Data, Inc, the leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, recognizes that managing transportation is a major engine of climate change mitigation, and is providing new data to enable cities and agencies to manage and measure their progress. The company today unveiled its first annual U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index, which ranks the country's 100 most populous metro areas based on several carbon-related transportation factors, including Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), bicycle and pedestrian commute metrics, population density, and circuity (the difference between an actual route taken and a straight line between origin and destination).

The nationwide multimode mobility metrics pioneered by StreetLight allow the company's data scientists to measure more than just transportation infrastructure – they can illustrate real-life mobility behavior and point cities toward behavior with the highest climate impact for their locality. As such, StreetLight Data's 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index goes far beyond traditional transportation design-based measures (such as how many miles of bike paths exist), and draws on performance-based metrics (how much actual bike commuting people do).

This fresh perspective highlights the tight connection between transportation and urban planning. It offers insight into ways that cities with extensive car travel can successfully offset that carbon output, and shows that commuters might walk or bike even in the country's most brutal winter weather.

For the StreetLight Data 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index, the company ranked the country's largest metro areas from 1 (best) to 100 (worst) on six individual factors: VMT, bike commuting miles, pedestrian commuting miles, transit ridership, population density, and circuity.

The StreetLight Data 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index Top 10 U.S. Metro Areas:

The top metro areas generally have low VMT, high mileage in bike and pedestrian commuting, high per-capita transit use, high population density, and low circuity.

1. New York, NY Newark-Jersey City, NJ 
2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 
3. Madison, WI 
4. Philadelphia, PA-Camden, NJ-Wilmington, DE 
5. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA 
6. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 
7. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 
8. Lancaster, PA 
9. New Haven-Milford, CT 
10. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY

"Studying sustainable transportation metrics can help urban and community planners understand the potential for change and where to improve," said Laura Schewel, CEO and co-founder of StreetLight Data. "For example, can a city find ways to encourage more bike and pedestrian travel? Does the city's land-use planning lend itself to increasing density? A goal of our 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index is to use objective and clear data to help spark discussions and new ways of addressing mobility in context."

Additional analysis of the 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index top 10 U.S. metros:

1. New York, NY Newark-Jersey City, NJ 
The New York metro area tops the index even with a very high level of VMT. New York's commuters drive notoriously long distances, but alternate-mode travel in the urban center makes up for those car miles. In New York, as with a handful of other cities in the index, a car is widely considered to be a liability. Traveling via car is frustratingly slow, and parking is expensive and difficult. Personal vehicles parked in many residential areas must be regularly moved for street cleaning and other services.

Fortunately, New York makes alternate modes easy to substitute in. The extensive transit system is the most-used in the country. New Yorkers also top the country in walking, which is an easy mode choice in a dense city. With plans to continue adding bike lanes at a furious pace, and implement congestion pricing for personal vehicles, New York is setting the pace for prioritizing alternate modes over cars.

2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 
Despite the often clogged Bay Bridge and freeways full of commuters, the streets of San Francisco showcase new mobility transportation in all its sustainable glory: Bikes, pedestrians, scooters, skateboards and even hoverboards vie for space along the 1,260 miles of the city's hilly roadway, while ride-hailing services carry travelers to and from bustling BART and Caltrain stops.

The newly reopened Transbay Transit Terminal became an instant architectural icon, housing numerous bus lines, a rooftop park and potential future rail connections. The Sunday Streets program made a bold stab at Vision Zero safety initiatives by closing streets to cars one day a month. Starting in January, the city's famous Market Street will be permanently closed to private vehicles, while this city continues to add bike and pedestrian improvements at a frantic pace.

Due to its high levels of alternate mode use, San Francisco ranks second on our list with top-four scores for zero-emissions commuting, transit, and density.

3. Madison, WI 
When Wisconsin rejected an $800 million federal grant to build high-speed rail between Madison and Milwaukee, that money was redirected to California. Madison's rail dream may have withered, but this is a city with real dedication to sustainable transportation.

Much of Madison's transportation planning discussion centers on highway improvements, but alternative transportation is making inroads. The Metro system is the 16th most-used transit network in the country, and students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison contribute high bike and pedestrian commuting scores.

In fact, Madison placed in the top third on every factor except population density, and was boosted by a top-10 VMT score. Madison may not be the best in any single category, but its classic Midwesterner "pretty darned good" scores across the board earned it a top spot on our list.

4. Philadelphia, PA, Camden, NJ, Wilmington, DE 
Philadelphia's commuters bike more miles per capita than in any other city on our list, and the pedestrian commuters aren't far behind. Yet Philly residents, politicians, and developers are currently debating the merits of protecting bike travel as pro-bike-lane house bill 792 moves through state congress.

With one of the lowest per-capita incomes on our list, Philly's commuters gravitate to the comprehensive SEPTA transit network. Transit options include subway, hybrid-power buses, streetcars, and regional rail.

Additionally, the City of Brotherly Love earns a high ranking for population density, which helps pull it onto the top-10 list.

5. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA 
America's college town has long been walkable, and the Big Dig project to sink Boston's central artery underground made it even easier and safer for pedestrians to get around. South Boston and the Seaport have transformed from dark industrial buildings and parking lots into bustling residential and commercial centers.

Boston's aging MBTA is the third most-used transportation system per capita in the country, and South Station is second only to Logan Airport as the area's busiest transportation hub. Last April, Cambridge became the first city in the U.S. to make protected bike lanes mandatory on all city streets.

Although a recent series in the Boston Globe highlighted the city's increasingly nightmarish congestion problems, metro Boston clearly offers enough transportation alternatives to make it a model of sustainability.

6. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 
With the second highest per-capita income of any U.S. city (second only to Washington, DC), San Jose proves that disposable income doesn't have to drive people into personal vehicles. Not only do travelers bike and walk, but the VTA system sees high use.

Although the highways are some of the most congested in the country, transit ridership continues to rise in the nation's biggest tech hub. CalTrain recently approved a plan to run a minimum of eight trains an hour between San Jose and San Francisco, and BART plans to open new Silicon Valley stations.

Although San Jose's VMT ranking is higher than San Francisco's, car travel here is offset by strong bike commuting and population density scores. Given a differently defined boundary, the combined metro area of San Francisco and San Jose might have topped our list.

7. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 
Des Moines is one of two cities with a zero-transit score to make our top 10, which means they are nailing green transportation even with a handicap. High biking scores and good pedestrian commuting contribute to this city's overall position.

Although the DART system didn't make APTA's transit-use list, the city offers extensive public transit plus a free downtown shuttle service. Winter pedestrians are incentivized to walk via four miles of indoor aerial skyways connecting downtown buildings, and the city has nearly 200 miles of on-street cycling paths.

Iowa governor Kim Reynolds recently asked DOT head Mark Lowe to resign, citing an unspecified "new direction" as the reason. Hopefully Iowa's largest city won't change where it's headed with low carbon impact.

8. Lancaster, PA 
Lancaster has the best VMT and circuity of any other city on our entire list. Because VMT is weighted heavily in our rankings, the fact that Lancaster tops that category propelled it to our top 10 list despite low rankings in other fields. 
For example, Lancaster has only a minimal bus and shuttle transit system, which isn't ranked by APTA. Few people bike or walk to work, in fact Lancaster's pedestrian commute ranking is one of the lowest on our list. But more than 3% of the population is Amish, many of whom travel by low-emission horse-drawn buggies. 
Although not every region has the option to shift travel to this type of horsepower, Lancaster does showcase the impact of effectively managing a region's VMT.

9. New Haven-Milford, CT 
New Haven places in our top 10 despite having the worst circuity on the list. Those meandering car trips must be short, however, because New Haven has one of the country's best VMT scores. Near Yale, many residents work within a short distance from their homes.

Drivers may also be traveling the first or last mile to board New Haven's well-used bus and rail system. CT Transit expands bus routes every year, which connect with an extensive network of light rail lines.

Although New Haven proper is often hailed as a bike-centric city, our metrics show low bike commuting in the wider metro area. This locale makes the top 10 primarily on the strength of strong VMT and transit ratings.

10. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY 
The cold winters and snow may be legendary, but Buffalo's dedicated bike and pedestrian commuters log enough miles to put their city in the top 20 on those metrics. Several bike share programs service the city and state university campuses. Although it is more used by seasonal tourists than commuters, Buffalo also offers the only bike ferry on our list.

A high percentage of Buffalo commuters use the NFTA-Metro system, perhaps due to the free service along the above-ground section downtown. Buffalo scores highly for both transit and population density.

Buffalo's strong rankings in bike, pedestrian, and transit are supported by a top third VMT score, showing that travelers will shift to alternate modes even in bad weather

Click here to explore StreetLight Data's 2020 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index interactive website and the full 100 U.S. metro areas and more context for the top 10.

Methodology: 
During the fall of 2019 StreetLight Data analyzed the 100 most populous metro areas from the 2018 U.S. Census list of core-based statistical areas (CBSAs). The company scored the cities individually, per capita, by six core transportation factors: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), bike commuting, pedestrian commuting, circuity, population density, and transit ridership.

StreetLight Data analyzes trips derived from location-based services (LBS) data, processed by our proprietary algorithm. Results were indexed values, not actual measurements, because StreetLight does not capture 100% of a city's movements. Overall rankings were derived using each individual factor's value scaled from 0 to a factor's weight. A higher ranking indicates a better score, with a lower ranking indicating a worse score, relative to other cities.

About StreetLight Data 
StreetLight Data pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to help transportation professionals solve their biggest problems. Applying proprietary machine-learning algorithms to over four trillion spatial data points over time, StreetLight measures diverse travel patterns and makes them available on-demand via the world's first SaaS platform for mobility, StreetLight InSight. From identifying sources of congestion to optimizing new infrastructure to planning for autonomous vehicles, StreetLight Data powers more than 3,000 global projects every month.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

The Environmental Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP grew by close to 10 percent in 2019. In addition, the practice's rankings portfolio increased with team members recognized collectively and individually by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and U.S. News – Best Lawyers, among others, as well as serving as thought leaders, actively participating in key industry publications and events.

Notable Decisions:

Team members guided clients through a broad range of matters, several notable and significant to the development of the law, and with positive outcomes, including those highlighted below. 

Settlement of a 28-year dispute over the Lower Fox River Superfund Site in Wisconsin for P. H. Glatfelter. Greenberg Traurig obtained a favorable ruling that the government had potentially over-recovered by tens of millions of dollars in earlier settlements with other responsible parties, and then leveraged that outcome by structuring a creative guaranteed fixed-price contract to provide the government a full recovery at a significant saving to the client.

Successfully decertified on appeal, reversing the class certification of a group of commercial fishermen filing suit against Mosaic Fertilizer LLC in Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC v. Curd, et al., for allegedly polluting Tampa Bay. The court ruled that the fishermen had failed to show a reasonable methodology for proving classwide claims. The team then defeated the fishermen's effort to circumvent decertification by mass joinder, and removed the subsequently filed mass tort to federal court, which is the subject of pending motion to dismiss.

Represented two, 30-year clients in a large multi-party infrastructure project that is part of a major expansion of the Florida Turnpike and the construction of a new interchange estimated at more than $260 million. The project brought unique challenges including the relocation of canals, portions of roadways, and utility facilities on an existing quarry site, as well as addressing access and other issues associated with the well sites for an adjacent reverse osmosis water treatment plant.

Rankings:

The practice and its attorneys received significant recognition in 2019 from the industry's leading ranking bodies. Select rankings follow. 

For the ninth consecutive year, the practice received a Tier-1 ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms."

The practice received four new rankings by U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" including New York City, Litigation-Environmental; Colorado, Environmental Law; Sacramento, Environmental Law, and; National, Natural Resources Law.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Practice raised its Chambers USA ranking to Band 2.

Practice Co-Chair Kerri L. Barsh was one of three finalists selected for the Daily Business Review's "Attorney of the Year". The award recognizes standout achievements in the previous year by Florida legal professionals ranging from litigators and transactional attorneys to corporate general counsel.

Christopher L. Bell, Francis A. Citera, and Gretchen N. Miller were named "Acritas Stars" by Acritas, a leading market analysis and legal industry research company, which uses client interviews to select leading lawyers.

Industry Leadership

During 2019, practice members participated in over 50 events around the world, published nearly 20 articles, and prepared more than 60 posts for its E2Law Blog. Numerous environmental attorneys published in various industry publications including Law360, Bloomberg Environment, Miami Herald, Utility Drive, For the Defense, The Denver Business Journal, Urban Land Institute magazine, and The Legal Intelligencer, among others. In addition to being published, many more of the practice's attorneys presented at environmental conferences and seminars. Select 2019 conferences and seminars include: 

American Bar Association's Master Class on Complex Environmental Liability Resolution - Laying a Solid Foundation for Brownfields Projects: A Fresh Look at Financing and Transferring Environmental Risk

Association of Corporate Counsel - Emerging Contaminants: Managing Risks Amid Regulatory Patchwork

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators Power Breakfast – Capitalizing on Downstream Gas

Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy – Energy Transition in Holland

Global Syngas Technologies Conference - The Future of the RFS and its Impact on the Syngas Industry

Environmental Law Institute - Environmental Justice: The Pursuit of Energy Dominance & a Resilient Appalachia

Latin America China Investors Forum - The Build Out: Chinese Capital in LatAm Infrastructure & Natural Resources

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation - Policy Directives from the Oval Office: Executive Orders and Other Presidential Instruments

Women in Agribusiness Summit – Executive Panel

Women's White Collar Defense Association – Earth Day Panel

Young Pipeline Professionals USA – Energy Development & Tribal Consultation

About Greenberg Traurig's Environmental Practice 
Greenberg Traurig's Environmental Practice assists clients with issues under the environmental and natural resource laws that affect their businesses. The firm's environmental attorneys assist with securing permits and approvals; negotiating and closing transactions; defending clients in enforcement actions; handling a broad range of environmental and toxic tort litigation; ensuring the understanding and satisfaction of regulatory requirements; preparing for and respond to emergencies; crafting approaches for legacy cleanup issues; and developing solutions for product regulation, market access, and environmental policy challenges. Greenberg Traurig received a first-tier ranking in the "Environmental Law" and "Litigation — Environmental" categories in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" report.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP 
Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

DuPont Water Solutions, a business unit of DuPont Safety & Construction, will now offer dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) elements to the industry. Newly launched next-generation SWRO technology enables customers to transition from wet to dry testing, which increases shelf life and offers more flexibility for storage. In addition, dry SWRO improves sustainability, safety and ergonomics during operation. Dry SWRO products will continue to meet or exceed membrane performance standards to achieve long-term operational benefits.

"Our business strives to further innovation in everything we do," said HP Nanda, Global Vice President & General Manager, DuPont Water Solutions. "With focused research efforts and deep expertise in membrane development and design, dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis elements are expected to transform the water industry as we know it and take desalination to the next level."

Improved sustainability footprint

By producing dry tested SWRO membranes, DuPont has doubled down on its commitment to global sustainability. Dry SWRO membranes help reduce energy consumption and decrease carbon dioxide emissions with a lower membrane weight and alternative testing process.

"If yearly desalination demand for a large installation is supplied with dry elements, emission savings are equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions from 7 million miles driven by a passenger vehicle or the carbon dioxide emissions from 3 million pounds of coal burned," said Verónica García Molina, Global Marketing Leader for Municipal Water at DuPont Water Solutions. "Our high process standards and automated manufacturing deliver exceptional technology performance."

Enhanced reliability and operations

Dry SWRO elements offer customers significant advantages over wet elements, given the requirement to monitor and eventually replace preservation solutions for wet membranes. Since dry-tested membranes do not need to be stored with the solution, they help enable longer storage times, lower labor costs and easier, long-term warehouse planning.

DuPont FilmTec elements that have been dry tested will have an extended six months under warranty compared to wet elements, which typically start after installation or six months after delivery. Dry-test SWRO membranes also are safer to install due to a 4kg reduction in weight and ease of handling.

About DuPont Safety & Construction

DuPont Safety & Construction is a global leader in delivering innovation for life's essential needs in water, shelter and safety; enabling its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands including DuPont Corian, Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, GreatStuff, Styrofoam and FilmTec. More on DuPont Water Solutions can be found at https://www.dupont.com/water.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologiesand avid renewable energy advocate has become a leading voice in the solar industry providing progresive opinions on varying topics.

Most recently Zvik discussed his thoughts on the entrance into the solar industry by three corporate giants: Target, Budweiser, and world renowned business tycoon, Warren Buffett.

Regarding Target's recent achievement that they have installed solar panels on their 500th location, Zvik stated, "Target's recent announcements further prove just how much solar energy is surging ahead of fossil fuels. When a massive company like Target puts their faith into solar to power their stores, it shows extreme confidence because they know that if they can't power their stores adequately, they won't be able to run their stores effectively."

He made similar comments when Budweiser broke solar news. "GST is thrilled to hear about yet another corporate giant putting their faith in solar energy," he shared. "Solar has the potential to fully light and power our world, and it will do just that someday. It seems that the more companies that get on board with solar energy, the more others tend to follow suit, like a snowball effect."

But most notable for Zvik was the announcement made by Warren Buffett himself. Zvik commented, ""Buffett knows as well as the rest of us that the financial benefits of solar are uncomparable to fossil fuels. Over the years, the cost of solar has dropped exponentially and it continues to lower while the cost of fossil fuels are simultaneously rising simply because the sun is an infinite source of energy. Fossil fuels on the other hand are finite and extremely costly, not to mention extremely dangerous, to obtain."

Zvik adds, "Everyday the solar industry's success is skyrocketing. One thing that all three of these stories have in common is that people are realizing the potential of solar not just for the environment but from a business standpoint, further proving the economic benefits that solar energy has to offer." 



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

Today EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products and media company, announced that it has joined Plastic Pollution Coalition, a global non-profit organization working to eliminate plastic pollution.

Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing, global alliance of businesses, organizations, individuals, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, oceans, waterways, and the environment. The alliance includes over 1,000 organizations, businesses, and thought leaders in over 60 countries.

The coalition includes a cross-section of many prominent individuals, such as writer Margaret Atwood; musicians Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Ben Harper, and Jack Johnson; actors Danny Glover and Laura Dern; and environmentalists Bill McKibben and Fabien Cousteau.

Gia Machlin, EcoPlum President & CEO, said, "We are excited to join forces with Plastic Pollution Coalition and add our voice to their work, as we pursue our own efforts to eliminate single-use plastics in the promotional products industry and offer eco friendly options."

A successful entrepreneur, Gia founded EcoPlum in 2007 with the goal of inspiring and motivating people to live more sustainably and practice conscious purchasing. EcoPlum sells its Sustainable Swag line of promotional productsas alternatives to conventional merchandise that is produced without considering the environmental impact in materials or processes. EcoPlum, a for-profit company, is committed to a triple-bottom line focus on people, planet and profit.

Plastic Pollution Coalition Co-Founder & CEO Dianna Cohen said, "I met Gia at an event last year and after discussion of our mutual interest in eliminating plastic pollution, we are now very pleased to have EcoPlum join our global Coalition of advocate organizations."

Bringing action to reduce single-use plastic and increase awareness of the facts, Plastic Pollution Coalition highlights many problems with plastic: 

Americans discard 30 million tons of plastic a year, 33% is used once and thrown away, and only 8% is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or makes its way into the ocean.

Plastic does not biodegrade and disappear. It breaks down into smaller and smaller microplastic pieces and enters the food chain, consumed by marine life, then humans.

Plastic waste accumulating in landfills releases toxic chemicals into the groundwater. Chemicals linked to plastics impact human health, including cancers, endocrine disruption, birth defects, and other ailments.

EcoPlum is a member of the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The company earned the Green America Business Seal of Approval and is certified nationally as a women-owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

About EcoPlum

EcoPlum is an environmentally focused business-to-business, media, and e-commerce company. EcoPlum Business Gifts (EBG) is its primary service, offering branded marketing solutions and selling eco friendly promotional products to companies, universities and organizations. EcoPlum brands and customizes its Sustainable Swag product line for clients with their logos, taglines or messages. The EcoPlum Biz Blog covers the topic of sustainability with information, news and lifestyle articles primarily for business decision-makers.

As a for-profit company, EcoPlum has a strong social mission to help combat environmental issues and is committed to a triple-bottom-line strategy focused on people, planet and profit. EcoPlum hopes to inspire, inform and empower its clients and readers with consciousness of their daily habits, purchases and impact on the world's limited resources. The company is on a path to transform the promotional products industry with more environmentally sound products to eliminate harmful waste and reduce dependency on plastic.

EcoPlum sells unique, innovative, high-quality, best-in-class promotional merchandise that combines both style and function. Sustainability. Meet Style. Products are sourced using rigorous standards for environmental and social sustainability using transparent criteria such as organic, vegan, recycled, reclaimed, renewable, upcycled, fair trade, fair labor, Made-in-the-USA, energy-efficient, ethically sourced, and third-party certification. EcoPlum product categories include apparel, kitchen, office, bags, wellness, outdoors, schools and food.

Sustainable Swag select choices at EcoPlum.com https://ecoplum.com. For more information: info(at)ecoplum(dot)com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcoPlum, on Twitter via @ecoplum, and on Instagram via @ecoplum.

Contact: 
Marcia Robbins 
ecoplum.com 
1-888-730-9990 Ext. 101 
marcia@ecoplum.com

Gia Machlin 
ecoplum.com 
1-888-730-9990 Ext. 103 
gia@ecoplum.com



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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB) JANUARY 16, 2020

Unirac, Inc., North America's leading manufacturer of PV mounting systems, and Solar Stack, a Florida-based manufacturer of an innovative, non-ballasted, non-penetrating solar mounting solution, have announced an exclusive global license deal for the Solar Stack product. With the signing of this technology deal, the two companies are poised to expand on the momentum set by the founders of Solar Stack.

For more than 20 years, UNIRAC has paced the North American market as the leading provider of PV mounting solutions. The deal with Solar Stack continues Unirac's series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new product and service introductions, part of Unirac's Better Solar Starts HereTM program to provide customers with the best installation experience for residential and commercial solar.

"We are very excited to announce the partnership with Solar Stack as our quest continues to demonstrate our market leadership," said Peter Lorenz, Unirac CEO. "Continuous improvement and innovation are the keys to pushing the market forward, and this partnership is yet another example of that."

Tim and Michelle Graboski, two of Florida's most influential roofing veterans, founded Solar Stack with a singular vision: providing solar installers with a groundbreaking but simple mounting solution that does not penetrate the roof. The founders applied knowledge gained from more than 30 years in the roofing industry and Tim's service on the Florida Building Commission to develop a structural attachment of proven, code-approved commercial foam adhesive that bonds to the roof surface and anchors the patented Solar Stack pedestal. The product is equally well suited for fastened tile roofs, like those in Florida, and commercial flat roofs. It has had tremendous success in Florida, where it holds the most stringent certification for use in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.

Tim Graboski, CEO of Solar Stack, commented: "A partnership with Unirac was the obvious choice, and we felt strongly that they were the ideal partner. We both share a passion and commitment for bringing innovation to the market and serving our customers, and we are very excited to see Solar Stack in the Unirac family of products."

Please contact Unirac for information about the application of Solar Stack for your project, or for Solar Stack distributors in your area.

About Unirac, Inc.

UNIRAC is the leading provider of solar PV installation products and services for residential, commercial and light utility solar installation. With more than 20 years of experience serving global solar markets, UNIRAC products have been installed more than 750,000 times and are helping to provide more than 5 gigawatts of clean, sustainable energy. Proudly headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, UNIRAC offers products that are installed by leading solar contractors worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.unirac.com, follow @Unirac on Twitter or @UniracSolar on Instagram, or connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Solar Stack

Solar Stack is an innovative Florida-based company that manufactures the first non-ballasted, non-penetrating rail-free mounting solutions suited for many different roof applications both commercial and residential. For more information, visit http://www.solarstack.com.



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WALTHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 17, 2020

Waltham-based Harvey Building Products and the company's dedicated customers have once again shown their support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a non-profit organization based in Taunton, Mass., that builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans nationwide.

Harvey Building Products became a regional sponsor of Homes For Our Troops in 2009 and has donated Harvey products to several home builds since that time. Harvey's annual end-of-year "Hats On For HFOT" fundraiser started in 2013 and has raised over $318,000 for the organization over the seven year span. Each year, the efforts have topped the previous year's donations, with 2019's record of $76,000 beating 2018's total by $24,000!

To reach their goal of $75,000, Harvey customers and employees made monetary donations to the national organization in an eight-week blitz to finish out 2019. Donations were made throughout the manufacturing company's 36 branches, facilities, corporate office locations and through online donations. Harvey Building Products' Hyannis, Mass., branch was this year's top fundraising location, raising $11,743.

"We are fortunate to have Harvey Building Products as a loyal partner. The enthusiasm and engagement the company generates with their annual 'Hats ON For HFOT campaign not only raises funds, but greatly increases awareness about our mission of building and donating specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post - 9/11 Veterans," says HFOT Executive Director Bill Ivey.

In addition to "Hats On For HFOT," Harvey partnered with CertainTeed to donate $5,000 to co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Hockey Night for Veterans event, which in total raised an additional $16,000 for HFOT. Hockey Night for Veterans featured a team of HFOT, Harvey and other vendor partner employees playing against Boston Bruins Alumni.

Serving professional contractors and builders since 1961, Harvey Building Products manufactures its own lines of windows, and entry doors and is the premier distributor of quality building supplies in the Northeast. Items manufactured and distributed by Harvey are used in residential and commercial structures across the region. Products donated to HFOT by Harvey Building Products include their top-of-the-line Tribute windows and the Harvey Climate Defense System.

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents out of every dollar spent has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. To find out how you can help, visit http://www.hfotusa.org.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) JANUARY 17, 2020

Ipe Woods USA has a global reach and thanks to additional acquisitions and partnerships the company has transformed rapidly. The wood industry is one of the largest industries in the world and the company has been able to make a impact in how lumber business is done. Ipe Woods presents its collection of a wide variety of Brazilian hardwood decking products. These also include fences, sidings, and a plethora of associated products in doing so has seen the need to be a part of an organization committed to legal and sustainable harvesting of wood products

Ipe Woods USA recently joined as a member of the IWPA and supplies its products to people from across the planet. In order to help people get information about legal and responsible sourcing from reputable vendors from across the globe. The organization compiles all segments of the global supply chain directly from the service providers and producers. It further connects them to distributors, importers, retailers, and manufacturers. The association members aim to unite businesses and offer them opportunities that help in improving and growing. They are committed to support legal as well as sustainable harvesting of wood products sourced from around the planet. The team has in-depth knowledge and experience of sustainable management of global forests for both the current and future generations.

Ipe is the most common natural wood used for decking, this is due to its ability to last in some cases over 70 years. It also is so dense that it is known to sink when placed in water. It has up to a class A fire rating and is nearly impervious to bugs, rot and decay. Although there has been a recent interest in hardwood from Asia, Brazilian hardwoods remain the standard of hardwood. Having the longest lasting species and the best resistance to natural elements. In recent years the company has increased its offerings to over 40 species of hardwood lumbers. The most commonly used species for decking are Cumaru, Massaranduba, Tigerwood, Garapa and Ipe. Ipe is also known as Brazilian Walnut, more commonly called that when being used for flooring applications.

Ipe Woods USA is based in USA delivers its hardwood lumber directly to the curbside of its customers. These customers can be from anywhere in United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. In order to offer the best deals to its customers, the company has negotiated rates with various carriers that offer competitive pricing and quick delivery. This has helped the company to ship full containers as well as shipments that are less-than-truckload to various parts of the world and USA. Ipe Woods has also been awarded the award for Best of Houzz 2018 Services. Customers can visit their website and check out their products portfolio. This has been largely categorized under Decking, Siding, Flooring, Fencing, Hardwoods and Accessories. In order to help customers, compare and buy products as they need, the company has also featured its price list on the website. In addition, the customer support team a +1 844-674-4455 is always available to help customers choose the perfect products for their requirements. In addition, to get great deals, customers can also check out the BIG SALE section on the website which features amazing prices for overstocked and closeout products.

About Ipe Woods USA

URL: https://ipewoods.com/

Ipe Woods USA is an American Wood is based in United States of America and deals in primarily Brazilian hardwood decking products such as Ipe, Garapa, Cuamru and Tigerwood. The company presently ships all its products to customers from across the planet. They are a member to the International Wood Products Association that supports legal, ethical and responsible practices. 



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 17, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding to Northwest Houston. Recently featured by SUCCESS Magazine, Thrive Global, and Franchise Times, the Monster Tree Service franchise continues to build on its rapid three-year franchise system growth.

Business entrepreneur Michael Mayer has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service territory in Northwest Houston, covering The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress, Spring and surrounding areas. Mayer officially launched the business in September and is already enjoying a steady stream of satisfied customers.

Mayer is a U.S. Army veteran and has an accomplished business background as a licensed pharmacist and franchise owner. He previously owned seven Great Clips salons, a Dollar Store, and a small medical center. Mayer understands what it takes to own and run a business and knows the value of joining an established team of professionals for his next business venture.

"As a former franchisee, I liked that Monster Tree Service is growing quickly and has a lot of opportunities for owners to secure territories," said Mayer. "I'm very excited for this new challenge and am very confident that this is the right investment for me. Monster has a proven business model that gives me an advantage over the competition."

Josh Skolnick, CEO and Founder of Monster Tree Service, is confident that Mayer will be a tremendous asset to the Monster Tree Service franchise.

"Mike is a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service franchise opportunity," says Skolnick. "He has a good head for business and an entrepreneurial spirit that can't be stopped. I am confident he will thrive as the newest member of the Monster family. We are glad to have Mike on our team."

Monster Tree Service is the only franchise tree company capitalizing on the under-served $17 billion tree service industry. Monster Tree Service has achieved consistent year-over-year, 5 percent growth since 2009, resulting in a $10+ million business. Because it's a high-upside opportunity, and a recession-proof business, Monster Tree Service expects to achieve $100 million in sales by 2021.

"I am very happy with the guidance and support I have received from Monster Tree Service every step of the way," said Mayer. "I'm proud to offer the community our wide array of services, including tree and limb removal, shrub and tree pruning, plant health care and more."

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.

For more information about Monster Tree Service franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.monsterfranchising.com/.

To learn more about CEO Josh Skolnick's vision for Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.monsterfranchising.com/vision-story.

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About Monster Tree Service

Founded in 2008 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by Founder and CEO Josh Skolnick, Monster Tree Service is the nation's first and fastest-growing franchise brand serving the $21 billion tree care industry. Over the past decade, Skolnick has aggressively built Monster Tree Service into a thriving national franchise system, working day and night to build the company into a multi-million-dollar business with more than 62 franchise partners and 166 territories sold in 28 states.

With dozens of fantastic franchise partners doing great work in their respective communities, Monster Tree Service expects to exceed $35 million in systemwide revenue in 2019. Each Monster Tree Service franchised outlet offers full-scale tree pruning and removal services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, emergency services, plant health care, and various secondary services.

Monster Tree Service franchise owners possess high levels of business acumen and business-building skills that bring a rare level of professionalism to the tree care industry. Fully invested in this industry — both personally and professionally — Monster Tree Service owners provide wonderful opportunities to other professionals who have a shared vision of continuing to legitimize the tree care industry as a skilled trade. These industry professionals will have the tools, training, and respect to excel in providing unparalleled service to their clients and Make the World a More Beautiful Place, One Tree at a Time.

Monster Tree Service is committed to educating all customers on the natural conditions, diseases and infestations that impact the health of their plants/trees and treating all issues with an environmentally friendly, "Do Not Harm" approach. It's all part of the Monster Tree Service vision to partner with homeowners across the country to make their trees healthy, strong, and vital.

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.

For more information about Monster Tree Service franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.monsterfranchising.com/.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 17, 2020

Aromachology—the power of scent–is a potent element of business prosperity and one all industries must address. Unpleasant odors aren't only bad for business, they actively detract from brand image, customer perception, and worker wellbeing. Luxury scenting company, Aroma360, discusses the vital factors that ensure a pleasant environment for all.

While much time, effort, and money are directed towards ensuring business premises are aesthetically pleasing, the area most often overlooked is that of smell. This, it appears, is a big mistake, as unpleasant smells not only create a bad impression, but can detract from brand image, reduce worker productivity, and even have a detrimental effect on health for all who enter.

Creating an attractive aroma throughout a premises, and especially in danger zones such as bathrooms and kitchens, is down to three crucial factors.

1. Eliminating Bad Odors

It might sound obvious, but anything that causes an unpleasant smell within or near a building has the potential to permeate further than its immediate surroundings. Odors from bathrooms are perhaps the first to spring to mind, but there are many others that need constant consideration and action. These include those from kitchens, sewers, trash, chemicals, and even pest manifestation.

The key to removing any unwanted smells is to first determine their source. This might sound simple, but in many cases, it can prove challenging, especially if an odor isn't apparent 24/7. In such a situation professional assistance might be required to discover and deal with the root of the problem.

Of course, the nature of some businesses makes it impossible to eliminate the cause of the smell, for example, a paper mill, food manufacturing plant, or similar. In these circumstances, it's necessary to put other solutions into place, including venting, fans, and that of commercial scent machines.

2. Effective Cleaning

Regular daily cleaning (or more, dependent on the nature of the business) is essential, as it the provision of deep sanitation strategies at necessary intervals. This aspect of company policy is vital to prevent a buildup of grime, dirt, bacteria, and offensive odors. Trash bins should be emptied each day (more if needed), and it makes sound business sense to incorporate robust recycling options throughout the premises.

3. Strategic Scenting

There are many other reasons for foul smells within a workplace, including that of human body odor (especially in hot summer months) and those that naturally emanate from bathrooms. While it's not possible to eliminate these, the way to ensure a pleasing smell at all times is to add a chosen aroma to the environment.

By far the most effective method by which to do this is via scent diffusers. Such machines utilize the latest in technology to gently introduce a uniform fragrance to the required areas. These come in a variety of sizes to service small areas, such as a single room, through to the delivery of multiple scents to various areas of the largest multi-story buildings. These machines use a procedure known as cold-air diffusion to deliver the highest quality of medical-grade essential oils for the perfect scent solution.

Luxury scent provider, Aroma360, provides the highest quality of diffusers in a variety of sizes that work through a building's existing HVAC system. Simple to install and even easier to use, the aroma is evenly and silently introduced within the required area, with the option to easily interchange fragrances as often as needed. The simplicity of these plug-and-go diffusers is that they're not only virtually maintenance-free, but they're also pre-set to the specific needs of the environment, and the company boasts a large choice of curated scents to choose from.

When it comes to ensuring an ambient scent at all times, businesses in all niches are quickly discovering that the latest advancements in bespoke scent diffusion not only have a dramatic impact on customer perception but also is hugely influential on worker well-being and their closely related productivity.

Visit https://www.aroma360.com to discover more.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 19, 2020

In December 2019 the Parker Foundation, an independent, private foundation and California non-profit corporation, awarded the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, a collaborative body of 26 Balboa Park institutions, a grant of $38,000 in support of the organization's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) initiative project - a first step in working to advance these practices across the park's non-profit organizations. Stemming from the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership's mission to unite, advance and preserve Balboa Park's cultural institutions for present and future generations, the IDEA initiative directly supports a cohort of participating organizations.

"We're aiming to support the park's non-profit organizations in advancing equity and diversity in the workplace from the inside out," said Kristen Mihalko, Director of Operations at the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership and the IDEA Initiative facilitator. "Balboa Park is often called San Diego's cultural center, and this effort will ensure that people from all cultures feel represented and welcomed at the organizations, both within their walls and through their visitor facing programs. We're so grateful for this opportunity from the Parker Foundation."

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has identified the first cohort of organizations who will benefit from the grant. In partnership with Culture Amp, a culture analytics agency, the Cultural Partnership will use the grant to facilitate assessments of the participating organizations' employee engagement and perception of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Results of the survey will inform policy and procedure updates at organizations such as the Fleet Science Center, the San Diego History Center, the San Diego Museum of Man, Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego Natural History Museum and Mingei International Museum. If more funding is made available, additional Balboa Park organizations will participate in the program, with a goal of all organizations completing assessments in the near future.

"As a county-wide organization connecting San Diegans to the power of Science, we at the Fleet Science Center believe IDEA as a necessary and integral aspect of our work," said Ashanti Davis, Fleet Exhibitions Manager. "We are excited as an organization to explore the changing values and norms of our internal team but also as a cultural institution in San Diego to take meaningful steps towards our collective future in Balboa Park."

The cultural assessments for the first cohort of organizations will be conducted through the first half of the year, with completion by August 31st of 2020.

About the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership 
The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. The Cultural Partnership's programs, including the Balboa Park Explorer Pass, Balboa Park Sustainability Program, One Park - One Team Program and the Balboa Park Learning Institute, aim to achieve greater effectiveness, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. The collective of 7,000 volunteers, and 3,500 staff members, and 500 trustees serve more than 6.2 million visitors annually. 
For more information about the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, visit bpcp.org.

About the Parker Foundation 
The Parker Foundation was founded on October 5, 1971 for charitable purposes leading to the betterment of life for all people of San Diego County. With a net endowment of $42 million, the Foundation has granted over $54 million since inception.

An independent, private foundation and California non-profit corporation, the Parker Foundation is limited by its governing instruments to funding charitable organizations operating only within San Diego County.

About Culture Amp 
Founded in 2011, Culture Amp is a software company dedicated to helping companies collect, understand, and act on the data required to make the best decisions about people and culture. Culture Amp has a history of being at the forefront of employee engagement technology having created the world's first real-time employee engagement platform which incorporates real-time driver analysis. We had observed that even though business leaders universally understood the importance of their people, the tools being used to understand them and make decisions had not kept pace with innovations on the customer side. Culture Amp was founded to address this issue starting with the employee survey. Culture Amp is now the employee feedback platform used globally for culture first organizations such as Adobe, Airbnb, Condé Nast, Mercy Health, Pixar, Salesforce, Slack, Virgin Hotels, Warby Parker, and more than 2,500 other world-class organizations.



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BEACON, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 19, 2020

LOLIWARE, the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing plastics, announced the close of a $6MM financing round, led by prominent NY venture firm Hatzimemos / Libby. As part of this announcement the company added new leadership, a new board member and announced that demand for billions of LOLIWARE's Straw of the Future -- seaweed-based, biodegradable straws -- spans 68 countries across six continents. LOLIWARE will use the proceeds to meet global demand from Fortune 500 companies, scaling its first straws into the billions in 2020.

LOLIWARE, co-founded by Chelsea Fawn Briganti, is focused on changing the way people think about single-use plastic. LOLIWARE's technology platform combines seaweed intelligence with cutting edge manufacturing techniques to create the plastic-free materials of the future. The LOLIWARE straw looks, feels and acts like plastic, but is made from 100% plant-based food-grade materials and is designed to disappear either through composting or natural processes. With a feel similar to plastic straws, the LOLIWARE Straw introduces an environmentally friendly solution to the global plastics problem without compromising the user experience or requiring a shift in consumer behavior. Unlike paper-based plastic-straw replacements, the LOLIWARE Straw can withstand over 18 hours of continuous use.

"The status quo - that single-use products should be 'built to last' - is destroying our planet. Seaweed is a miracle replacement waiting for us," said Chelsea Fawn Briganti, LOLIWARE CEO. "All across our blue planet, there is an incredible collection of massive aquatic forests, in some cases dwarfing land-based resources. They efficiently capture CO2, forming tremendous carbon sinks while growing up to three meters per day depending on the species, which is why a seaweed-based product has an environmental advantage vs. petroleum, corn, or tree-based products." Prior to starting LOLIWARE, Briganti contributed to breakthrough innovation teams for brands such as Coke, Pepsi, and Nestle, focused on industrial design and engineering, sustainable innovation, and smart materials.

"There's an inherent belief that there are always trade-offs with sustainable products when in actuality they can simply be better for people and better for the planet," said Oliver Libby, Managing Partner, Hatzimemos / Libby. "LOLIWARE proves that aiming for high returns from high impact, socially responsible companies is not concessionary. We're investing in and co-building companies that we believe are good for people, the planet, and investors alike."

Nishan Degnarain, an award-winning International Development Economist who chairs the LSE's Ocean Finance Initiative and was the former Chair of WEF's Global Ocean Agenda Council joins the LOLIWARE board said, "I joined the board because LOLIWARE is dedicated to leading the blue carbon economy with the proliferation of seaweed kelp forests to support a post-plastic world." Degnarain advised Mauritius on its new Ministry of Ocean Economy, brokered the UN Declaration on Tuna Traceability, and was formerly at the UK's Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. He is the author of the book Soul of the Sea in the Age of the Algorithm.

About LOLIWARE

LOLIWARE has pioneered the world's leading seaweed technology to replace single-use plastics. LOLIWARE's products harness LIST (LOLIWARE Intelligent Seaweed Technologies) to create single-use items designed to disappear. The company's headquarters are in New York.

In 2019, the company launched LOLIWARE's Straw - The Straw of the Future - to replace the 360 billion plastic straws used annually worldwide that contaminate our oceans and harm marine life. The company is venture-backed by Closed Loop Ventures, Hatzimemos/Libby, Mark Cuban, and NY State Venture Fund. http://www.loliware.com

Contact: hello@loliware.com or cristina.dunning@sparkpr.com



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SARASOTA, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 19, 2020

ReJuviance division of MicroSweep Corp. has introduced a family of new products containing Topical NAD+ to rejuvenate skin and scalp.

NAD+ is the magical coenzyme used by all living matter to create energy in the mitochondria, each cell's energy engine. The valuable compound is Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (CAS 53-84-9), which accepts and carries electrons to create ATP energy in the cell. NAD+ is also a critical signaling molecule that controls cell function and survival.

Scientists believe that NAD+ starvation may be a principal cause of age-related decline and neurodegenerative disease, because the body's ability to make adequate NAD+ declines with age.

Recent discoveries confirm that supplemental NAD+ provided topically goes directly into the cell. ReJuviance Topical NAD+ products contain pure, certified NAD+ in concentrations with transporter ingredients to assist delivery to sub-dermal skin and scalp cells.

These new products are available at http://www.Rejuviance.com and on Amazon.

"Topical NAD+ restores cellular energy generation for skin and scalp " said John Edwards, President of ReJuviance.

ReJuviance products renew skin and scalp. See ReJuviance products at (http://www.rejuviance.com).



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BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

SavATree, the industry leader in professional tree, shrub, and lawn care has acquired the Park City, Utah company, Wasatch Arborists. In addition to being their 39th branch, this will be SavATree's first location in the state of Utah as they continue to build momentum in the western half of the country.

"This merger has taken us one step closer toward realizing our strategic goals in the area," said Daniel van Starrenburg, CEO of SavATree, "and we couldn't have found a more well-regarded partner. The resort community around Park City has long benefited from the care of Wasatch Arborists. We have big plans for the area, including introducing an expanded range of service options, like lawn care, plant health care, and organic alternatives."

Wasatch Arborists owner and ISA Certified Arborist Ryan Torcicollo took over the company in 2015 after an extensive career on the east coast. From humble backyard beginnings, he built the premier tree care team in Summit, Wasatch, and Salt Lake counties. He and business partner Jessica Torcicollo, along with Operations Manager Caleb O'Brien, ISA Certified Arborist Charlie Haer, and the valued field specialists, will remain throughout the transition and beyond to serve clients.

"I'm super excited to be working with so many people who have the same small-town, customer-first approach that we do," said Ryan. "We're ready to hit the ground running in 2020."

About SavATree 
SavATree provides environmentally sensible tree, shrub and lawn care to residential and commercial properties throughout the country. Property programs feature organic and hybrid plant health care, lawn care and general tree care—all highly customized to meet the needs of each landscape and steward. Services include tree and shrub pruning, insect, mite and disease management, deer deterrence, and professional lawn care, as well as tree and shrub nutrient/fertilization programs. Holiday décor and pest control available in select markets.

Learn more at http://www.savatree.com 



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LONDON (PRWEB) JANUARY 20, 2020

Star Refrigeration has been shortlisted in four different categories for the upcoming National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2020. The company has been nominated alongside some of the most respected names in the industry. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 23rd January 2020.

Hosted by star of Soccer Saturday, Jeff Stelling, the awards seek to bring together key players in the industry and recognise best practice, the launch of outstanding products, and the implementation of innovative projects that have taken place over the past twelve months.

Dr Rob Lamb, Group Sales and Marketing Director, said, "As the company enters the year of its 50th Anniversary, we are delighted to be celebrating the nominations and are honoured that our efforts have been recognised in four categories at the National ACR and Heat Pump Awards. This demonstrates the exceptional quality of the products and services we provide to over 500 customers year after year."

The company has been nominated within the Chiller Product category for its Azanechiller 2.0 which set a new benchmark in chiller performance with efficiency figures that are up to 146% higher than the European EcoDesign Directive minimum energy efficiency requirements. The Chiller helps customers reduce their energy costs, avoid the uncertainty of synthetic F-Gas refrigerants, and invest in a future proof solution that will deliver reliable cooling for 20+ years.

The company's partnership with Lineage Logistics has received a nomination in the category of Refrigeration Project – a project which consists of a 15,000 pallet frozen warehouse supporting Lineage's plan for growth together with the industry's requirement for consolidation. The installation of two off 300kW Azanefreezer 2.0 to serve the company's 75,000m3 cold store plant is making impressive financial and environmental savings. The site is set to cut carbon emission by 453 tonnes of CO2/year and energy costs by £160,000/year compared to the UK's 'Best Practice' guidelines.

Star's Azanefreezer 2.0 has also been nominated in the Refrigeration Product category – an ultra-efficient freezer which reduces ammonia charge by up to 96% compared to traditional ammonia systems. The freezer itself provides a simple packaged solution for cold storage and food manufacturing applications such as blast and spiral freezing.

The fourth nomination is for ACR Contractor for Star's breadth of work and product development which has taken place over the past year. This includes a range of cooling and heating solutions coupled with the further management of its refrigeration plant optimisation system Ethos which aims to provide long-term benefits to the industry and influence its direction in terms of reducing its energy and carbon footprint, both nationally and internationally.

The National ACR and Heat Pump Awards is one of the most significant events in the industry calendar, attracting over 300 industry stakeholders every year. The awards celebrate the UK's best air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump projects, products and people. The Dinner Awards ceremony which is due to take place on 23th January 2019 at 6.30pm at the Midland Hotel, Manchester looks set to be an action-packed event celebrating leading achievements from the industry.

For more information about attending The National ACR and Heat Pump Awards 2019, visit: https://www.acrheatpumpawards.uk/.

To find out more about Star Refrigeration, visit https://www.star-ref.co.uk.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 20, 2020

Renewable energy is growing at rapid rates over the past few years with the largest strides set to come about this year.

According to an article written by Mihai Andrei published on ZME Science, "EIA expects the addition of 42 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in the US in 2020. Solar and wind represent almost 32 GW of these (76%). Wind accounts for the lion's share of this (44%), followed by solar at 32%. Natural gas will only account for 22% of this new energy."

However, Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, makes the point, "While these numbers are very promising, we need to make clear that this doesn't mean that three-fourths of energy generated will be from renewable sources. Rather it means that renewable energy will have a much larger capacity for energy generation than natural gas."

Regardless of whether or not the total renewable energy capacity will be used, this is great news for renewable energy industries and specifically the solar industry.

The ZME Science article continues, "The impact of these shifts indicate a longer trend for the foreseeable future. Most of the new energy is renewable, and most of the decommissioned energy is fossil fuel. This is also making an impact in the country's greenhouse gas emissions. After decreasing by 2.1% in 2019, EIA forecasts that energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will decrease by 2.0% in 2020 and by 1.5% in 2021 (under normal weather conditions)."

"With so much talk of the U.S. and eventually the entire world running on solar, we will eventually use all of this solar capacity and much more. This is just the start," mentions Zvik. "And even if the U.S. doesn't utilize all of this capacity in 2020, the point is that it's there for future use and it sets us on the right track to becoming a renewable-powered country."

Zvik wraps up his thoughts on the matter discussing goals he has in place for Green Solar Technologies this year.

"Last year was GST's most prosperous year yet, and we have even higher standards this year," shares Zvik. "The solar industry is growing at unstoppable rates, and we know we can reach new heights this year with the world becoming more and more receptive to and excited for the potential of solar power."



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COSTA MESA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Certemy, a leading provider of simple, affordable software for employers of credentialed professionals, will present the latest version of its solutions to pest management professionals attending FPMA's annual Expo. This year's Expo is at the Florida Mall Hotel, Orlando, FL, January 21-23.

Certemy's software allows pest management companies to streamline, standardize, and automate their onboarding and career path development processes for all employees, including technicians and managers.

Certemy also helps pest management companies reduce the risks of regulatory and insurance non-compliance by ensuring that employees are fully licensed, certified, trained, and educated at all times. Specifically, Certemy helps companies proactively manage regulatory and insurance risk factors, including licensing, certification, OSHA training, driver license checks, background checks, vehicle inspections, materials handling, equipment operation, PCI compliance training, sexual harassment training, and more. Certemy also generates a digital record of all completed credentialing, training, and education activities for each employee to help employers defend themselves against customer or employee lawsuits.

Learn more about Certemy's employee onboarding and compliance management solutions at https://certemy.com/solutions/certemy-for-employers.

"Employee onboarding, development, and compliance management are often some of the last business processes to be automated by pest management companies," said Shawn Cantor, co-founder, and COO of Certemy. "We are delighted to partner with the FPMA to bring our affordable automation solution to the attention of the substantial number of pest management operators that attend this annual Expo."

About FPMA 
The Florida Pest Management Association is a state-wide organization that represents the pest management industry in the state of Florida and serves over one thousand pest management professionals. The FPMA's mission is: to communicate the role of the industry as protectors of food, health, property, and environment; to promote high standards of business ethics among industry members; to support research, education, and training within the industry; and to cooperate with federal, state and local government for the good of the community and the industry.

About Certemy 
Certemy provides employers of credentialed professionals with simple, affordable software for employee onboarding, career path development, and compliance management. Certemy helps employers ensure their employees are fully licensed, certified, trained, and educated at all times. We provide the only solution that business users can change themselves without IT help or programming. We provide the lowest cost of ownership for any comparable solution with predictable SaaS pricing and no implementation or change fees. Learn more about Certemy at certemy.com.

Contact Information 
malcolm.lewis@certemy.com 
949-637-4021



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Modern Living with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Cosmic Reality Shungite Co-Founder Derek Condit to discuss their unique approach to raising treatment-free bees.

Cosmic Reality Shungite is a company that's focused on raising treatment-free bees (no chemical treatments used) in an all-natural electromagnetic field (EMF) and WiFi-free environment. Numerous studies have shown how harmful EMF and WiFi can be for bees. Studies have also shown that shungite can attenuate EMF signals and environmental radiation. The company's shungite beehives have shungite powder mixed into their exterior paint, in addition to having shungite nuggets placed at their entrance. Certain beehives are also given shungite powder to walk through. When the bees walk through the shungite powder, it adheres to their legs and then is carried both inside the beehive (thus mixes with honey stores) and outside where the bees harvest their nectar and pollen.

Condit says that, since the addition of shungite to their Cosmic Reality Shungite beehives, they've had no losses due to colony collapse disorder. He explains, "Shungite is a carbon mineral that started as an asteroid, scientists determined. It's located in one spot on the planet in Russia. Shungite has a molecule in it called C60. This molecule has the ability to actually attenuate or have an effect on harmful frequencies. When shungite is integrated either around an individual or mixed into the paint of a beehive, we've created a way to stop the harmful frequencies from reaching the bees while they're at the hives, thus promoting their peak health."

For more information about Shungite beehives, visit ShungiteBeehives.com and tune in to WE tv as sponsored content on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:30am EST.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland 
Modern Living with kathy ireland is an independently produced television series airing domestically on WE tv as sponsored content and on Bloomberg Internationally. Hosted by lifestyle influencer and business mogul Kathy Ireland, the series features the latest in lifestyle and B2C trends, breakthroughs, and solutions, while highlighting companies from around the globe in a unique and credible format. For more about Modern Living with kathy ireland, visit modernlivingtv.com and check out the series on social media! 



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FRANKLIN, WIS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Microbial Discovery Group LLC (MDG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Darrell Taylor as Southern Midwest Region Industrial and Institutional (I&I) Account Manager. Darrell will focus on servicing MDG's partners with strategic attention to the SporActiv product line.

Darrell brings over 30 years of sales experience working across multiple different market sectors such as; transportation, office products, and consumer electronics.

"From my first interactions with everyone, I knew there was something special happening here. Everyone I met made me feel at home. MDG is clearly driven by the desire to get the job done but the company also recognizes people are their greatest resource. To be a part of this environment is exciting!" stated Darrell.

"We are thrilled to have Darrell join our growing team. Over the past year, the I&I market has been a focus of MDG; having an experienced account manager, like Darrell, dedicated to this market will allow us to bring our partners sought-after solutions and support. We're looking forward to the trusted relationships Darrell will build within this market," added Jenna Trusso, Product Manager.

About Microbial Discovery Group

Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. MDG has the capabilities to ensure success. When partnering with MDG, you can expect high quality, consistent Bacillus strain manufacturing delivered with efficiency and integrity. MDG is passionate about applying scientific principles to create indispensable solutions for our partners while working to Feed, Clean, and Save the World. For more information on Microbial Discovery Group, visit http://www2.mdgbio.com/DT2020.



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LIBERTY, S.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) introduces its 381LL series of long-life snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The series, designated with an expected life of 8,000 hours at full-rated conditions, demonstrates superb stability in capacitance and DC leakage current over time on test. The snap-in series is targeted for use in critical applications where long life and reliability are paramount.

Capacitance values range from 740µF to 100,000µF at working voltages of 16 to 250 WVDC with ripple current ratings up to 10 Amps @ 105 °C. The snap-in series is available in two pin configurations in the smaller diameters with 4 and 5 pin options in the larger diameters.

General applications include any circuit requiring high capacitance with low ESR, high ripple current and long life. This includes switch-mode power supplies, UPS systems, solar and other high-power inverters.

CDE's 381LL, long-life aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available from the company's franchised distributors. For inquiries, contact: Jim Navarro, Product Marketing Manager, jnavarro@cde.com, (864) 843-2277 ext. 2447. For more information on this series visit: http://www.cde.com/381-383LL.

Note to Editors: Since its founding in 1909, CDE has been dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications. The company combines innovative products with engineering expertise to provide reliable component solutions for inverters, wind and solar power, electric vehicles, power supplies, motor drives, HVAC, motors, welding, aerospace, telecom, medical equipment and UPS systems. A global company, Cornell Dubilier has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing and distribution facilities in Liberty, SC; New Bedford, MA; Mexicali, Mexico; and Hong Kong.



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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for France. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of their EHS regulatory obligations and rapidly collect, share, archive, and export audit findings in a cost effective manner. IAPC EHS audit protocols are now prepared by STC in partnership with STP and continue to focus on those national (plus, in some cases, regional or provincial) EHS requirements that have site-specific application for manufacturing operations. As a leading EHS management consulting firm with a global network of experienced EHS teaming partners, STC has indepth knowledge and technical expertise of local/regional EHS requirements.

STP and STC maintain leading-edge EHS audit protocols for more than 50 jurisdictions. The protocol documents are written in English and are available in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel formats, as well as through STP's web-based portal or can be integrated into an existing company platform. Using the protocols' custom templates and advanced functionality features, auditors can easily track audit findings and manage data over time to improve compliance, risk management and safety performance. In addition, STP's formatting is compatible with leading risk management and sustainability platform providers.

Highlights of selected legislation covered in the newly developed protocol include: 

"Order of 3 August 2018" establishes requirements for combustion plants with a total rated thermal input equal to or more than 50 MW subject to authorization under Section 3110. It does not apply to existing installations, authorized according to the "Order of 26 August 2013 on Combustion Installations With a Power Output Greater Than 20 MW Subject to Authorization Under Heading Nos. 2910 and 2931."

"Order of 3 August 2018" establishes general requirements applicable to combustion installations subject to declaration under Heading No. 2910. This Order replaces the "Order of 25 July 1997 General Requirements for Classified Installations Submitted for Declaration Under Heading No. 2910: Combustion."

"Order of 3 August 2018" establishes general requirements applicable to combustion appliances, consuming biogas produced by methanation plants classified under Heading 2781-1, included in a combustion installation classified for the protection of the environment subject to declaration under Heading No. 2910. This Order replaces the "Order of 8 December 2011 Regarding General Prescriptions Applicable to Installations Subject to Registration Under Heading No. 2910-C of the Nomenclature of Classified Installations for the Protection of the Environment (Biogas)" and the "Order of 8 December 2011 Regarding General Prescriptions Applicable to Installations Subject to Declaration Under Heading No. 2910-C of the Nomenclature of Classified Installations for the Protection of the Environment (Biogas)."

"Order of 3 August 2018" establishes general requirements applicable to installations under the system of registration under Heading 2910 of the Nomenclature of Classified Installations for the protection of the environment. It repeals and replaces the "Order of 24 September 2013 Regarding General Prescriptions Applicable to Installations Subject to Registration Under Heading No. 2910-B of the Nomenclature of Classified Installations for the Protection of the Environment."

"Order of 3 August 2018" establishes requirements pertaining to combustion plants with a total rated thermal input of less than 50 MW subject to authorization under Sections 2910, 2931 or 3110. It does not apply to existing installations, authorized according to the "Order of 26 August 2013 on Combustion Installations With a Power Output Greater Than 20 MW Subject to Authorization Under Heading Nos. 2910 and 2931."

"Order of 23 Order of 20 November 2017 Regarding the Monitoring of Pressure Equipment and Simple Pressure Containers implements Article R. 557-14-1 of the Environmental Code" specifies the general conditions for the installation and use, the declaration and commissioning, the inspection during use and periodic requalification of pressure equipment, as well as the modification and/or repair work performed on such equipment. It presents the obligations for operators of pressure equipment to perform a monitoring of their pressure equipment either through recognized inspection service (Service d'Inspection Reconnu) or through a risk-based inspection.

"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018" lays down rules for the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and activity data pursuant to "Directive 2003/87/EC" in the trading period of the Union emissions trading system commencing on 1 January 2021 and subsequent trading periods. It applies to the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions specified in relation to the activities listed in Annex I to "Directive 2003/87/EC" and activity data from stationary installations, from aviation activities and to the monitoring and reporting of tonne-kilometre data from aviation activities. It applies to emissions and activity data occurring from 1 January 2021.

"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067 of 19 December 2018" lays down provisions for the verification of reports submitted pursuant to "Directive 2003/87/EC" and for the accreditation and supervision of verifiers. It also specifies provisions for the mutual recognition of verifiers and peer evaluation of national accreditation bodies pursuant to Article 15 of "Directive 2003/87/EC." The Regulation applies to the verification of greenhouse gas emissions and tonne-kilometre data occurring from 1 January 2019, reported pursuant to Article 14 of "Directive 2003/87/EC," and to the verification of data relevant for the update of ex ante benchmarks and for the determination of free allocation to installations. The provisions of "Regulation (EU) No 600/2012" continue to apply to verification of emissions and, where applicable, activity data occurring prior to 1 January 2019. "Regulation (EU) 2018/2067" repealed and replaced "Regulation (EU) No 600/2012" as of 1 January 2019.

"Circular of 27 June 2019" presents the applicable regulations, as of 1 January 2019, on the different elements of the General Tax on Polluting Activities.

"Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on mercury, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008" sets forth requirements for the temporary storage and disposal of mercury waste. Requirements related to operators of chlor-alkali manufacturing processes, the cleaning of natural gas, non-ferrous mining and smelting operations and extraction from cinnabar ore as industry specific are not covered in this protocol.

"Order of 16 July 2019 Regarding Asbestos Survey in Buildings prior to Renovation Activities" establishes conditions for performing asbestos survey in buildings in accordance with the "Decree no. 2017-899 of 9 May 2017" prior to renovation work or other construction work on existing buildings. It affects all existing buildings except when the building's owner can provide reliable information on the asbestos status of the concerned building. Note that the "Decree No. 2017-899 of 9 May 2017" created Articles R. 4412-97-1 through R. 4412-976 regarding all operations which may expose employees to asbestos and modified several existing articles of the "Work Code."

"Order of 1 October 2019" describes methods for the analysis of materials and products which may contain asbestos, the competencies and certifications of the person's performing such analysis and their accreditation requirements, as well as the conditions for testing asbestos in materials and products suspected to contain asbestos.

"Note DGT of 5 December 2017" describes the legal framework for operations that may cause asbestos fibers to be released as well as dust measurements.

"Note DGT of 9 July 2018" describes the legal framework for operations on construction rubbles, that may contain asbestos.

"Order of 29 May 2009 on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Land (TDG Order)" was amended to incorporate provisions of the "ADR 2019."

"Order of 30 December 2015 Pertaining to the Evaluation Grid Referred to in Article D. 4161-2 of the Work Code" presents the methods for the evaluation of exposure to chemicals.

"Order of 30 December 2015 Pertaining to the List of Classes and Categories of Danger Mentioned in Article D. 4161-2 of the Work" presents the methods for the evaluation of exposure to chemicals.

"Order of 18 December 2017 Implementing the Decision No. 2017-DC-0616 of the Radiation Safety Authority of 30 November 2017" defines significant modifications to basic nuclear installations and is related to declaration or authorization process. This Order repeals the "Order of 26 September 2008" and also the "Order of 11 April 2014."

"Order of 21 November 2018 Implementing the Decision No. 2018-DC-0649 of the Radiation Safety Authority of 18 October 2018 Defining, in Accordance with Article R. 1333-109(a) and Article R. 1333-110" modifies the list of installations subjected to declaration in the "Public Health Code" and defines the information to be provided by the operator to the authorities.

"Circular DRT No. 2002 06 of 18 April 2002, On Health and Safety Risk Assessment Records" establishes, pursuant to "Decree 2001-1016 of 5 November 2001," the obligation for employers to create a unique health and safety risk assessment document.

"Circular DRT No. 12 of 24 May 2006" gives guidance for the assessment of chemical hazards in order to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. However, it kept the old regulatory references and the old CMR classification.

"Circular DGT No. 2010/03 of 13 April 2010" explains how the system of threshold values pertaining to chemical exposure at the workplace will be implemented.

"Instruction No. DGT / ASN / 2018/229 of 2 October 2018" presents information regarding the implementation of protective measures as well as legal framework regarding the protection against ionizing radiations, taking into account the regulatory changes in the "Public Health Code" and in the "Work Code."

"Order of 18 December 2018" establishes requirements pertaining to the distribution and disposal of treated wood products. It applies to distributors as well as facilities using such products. It repeals and replaces the "Order of 7 August 1997" pertaining to the sales and use restrictions of specific hazardous substances.

"Notice to all Economic Operators on the Obligation to Disclose Information on Substances Contained in Products in Accordance with Articles 7.2 and 33 of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 REACH of 30 May 2019" establishes a list of candidate substances which are subject to the obligation for the manufacturer to communicate certain information.

For more information on all International EHS audit protocols offered by STP and STC click here.

About Specialty Technical Publishers 
Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier's Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.

About Specialty Technical Consultants 
Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is a specialized management consulting firm working to enhance environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. Through its consulting services, STC partners with clients to strengthen management systems' design and implementation, and identifies needs and implements solutions to meet business objectives. Services provided include: EHS compliance support; risk assessment; EHS auditing; corporate responsibility and sustainability; EHS management systems development and implementation; EHS regulatory information tools; and EHS training.

STC is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Supplier Clearinghouse for the California Public Utilities Commission, and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

The DuPont Sorona brand team is challenging designers to think about the full lifecycle of a garment by showcasing a ski jacket where every layer is a spandex-free stretch solution that can be recycled. The ski jacket – using partially bio-based Sorona fabrics for the inner and outer layers, the insulation, and the faux fur trim – is debuting exclusively at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Snow Show on Jan. 29-31, 2020 in Denver, Colo., and at ISPO Munich, Jan. 26-29, 2020.

Combining the long-lasting performance of Sorona fabrics with the concept of circular economy, this jacket is compatible with single stream polyester recycling, meaning the fabrics can have a second life when it's time to finally retire the garment. Designed by Youngone, this stylish jacket incorporates the recently launched ECOLoft FLEX SR insulation based on UNIFI REPREVE fibers and bio-based Sorona polymer fibers offering warmth and long-lasting stretch for hitting the slopes time and time again.

"Stretch fabrics with even 1 percent spandex or elastane, if not reused, tend to head for the landfill," explains Laurie Kronenberg, Global DuPont Sorona Brand Manager. "That is why it is so important to understand that if a polyester stretch garment has elasterell-p or elastomultiester to enhance the garment's stretch performance, it can be mechanically recycled. Educating everyone from designers to the material handlers in the recycling facilities that there is a stretch fiber option that can be mechanically recycled in a 100 percent polyester construction will have a positive impact on the environment."

"We're working with multiple value chains and thinking of the entire lifecycle of a garment," said Renee Henze, DuPont Biomaterials Global Marketing Director. "Every stakeholder has to pull together to create solutions for sustainable fashions. We're proud to debut this soft and luxurious jacket that features partially plant-based Sorona fabrics throughout and has the added benefit of being recycled at its end of life."

Sorona fabrics used in the jacket: 

Outer Layer – Long-lasting and spandex-free Duream stretch fabric highlighting the mechanical stretch and recovery performance of Sorona fabrics.

Insulation – Recently launched ECOLoft FLEX SR by Youngone combining UNIFI's REPREVE fibers with DuPont Sorona polymer fibers.

Trim – New Sorona faux fur, a soft, versatile and long-lasting fur alternative.

Lining – Spandex-free comfort stretch fabric from Jin Jin illustrating the versatile applications across the Sorona fabric portfolio.

Sorona fabrics offer the perfect comfort stretch performance without breaking down over time due to heat, UV rays or chlorine exposure – meaning clothes continue to look, feel and perform great after each wear. This can lengthen the life of the garment for multiple uses and when it is finally time to retire the garment, it can be mechanically recycled rather than being directed to the landfill like spandex.

For more information, visit the DuPont Sorona booths at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show (Booth #56012 UL) and ISPO (Hall C1, Booth # 317).

For more information about DuPont Sorona visit http://www.sorona.com.

DuPont Biomaterials

DuPont Biomaterials brings innovations to global partners through the development of high performance, renewable materials. It does so through its novel bio-based solutions for industries as varied as packaging, food, cosmetics, apparel and carpeting, all facing the challenges of greening their supply chains and offering high performance, sustainable choices to their downstream customers. For more information on DuPont Biomaterials, please visit http://biosciences.dupont.com/solutions/biomaterials.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

Synagro Technologies, Inc., one of the largest private composters in the United States, will highlight its AllGro compost at COMPOST2020, the US Composting Council's 27th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, in North Charleston, South Carolina, January 28 to 31, 2020, at the Charleston Area Convention Center.

Join the Synagro team inside the convention center at Booth Number 109 to learn about AllGro compost – a nutrient-rich source of organic matter that brings agronomic value to almost any application. Made from carbon-rich feedstocks, AllGro compost is the result of a natural, controlled, biological process. The end result is a high-quality soil amendment used by professionals in agriculture, horticulture and landscape maintenance.

"We are pleased to be exhibiting at COMPOST2020 in North Charleston and join in celebrating its 27th year," announced Robert Pepperman, director of product sales and marketing, Synagro. "We're excited to be showcasing AllGro compost because farmers are essential stewards of community health, soil health and the health of our Earth and so are we. Synagro can help farmers switch to more sustainable practices as their partner, reducing the amount of fertilizer needed.

"Compost improves the physical structure and biological properties of any soil type by replenishing organic matter; providing slow-release plant nutrients, reducing need for chemical fertilizers; enhancing soil structure and porosity which improves soil moisture holding capacity; and helping build more friable soil which can improve tillage in compacted soils."

Last year Synagro distributed more than 250,000 tons of compost produced at its six facilities nationwide.

About Synagro 
Founded in 1986, Synagro Technologies, Inc. works to turn waste into worth by helping more than 600 municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in North America move toward safer, cleaner and more environmentally beneficial practices. For some, it's simply cleaning the water supply. For others, it's much more – we partner with them to process their waste for compost or energy pellets, creating healthy soil and sequestering carbon in the process. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in North America, we're trusted because we remove risks while keeping the logistics clean. Because our expertise is the oldest in the business, we can offer tailored solutions that ensure no waste goes to waste. Much of our work isn't pretty. But a greener world emerging from a cleaner one – worth coming from waste – and we think that's pretty beautiful. Visit synagro.com to learn more.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

An analysis of Illinois Power Agency data shows that wind and solar projects contracted in Illinois between 2017 and 2019 will create nearly $5 billion of private investment as well as more than 14,500 new direct and indirect jobs by the end of 2020. But the industry will lose jobs after 2020 due to a funding cliff in the state's renewable energy policy.

Data from the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) shows that more than 7,000 small-scale and community solar projects totaling 490 MW are already online or in development across the state (view map of solar projects and businesses here). In addition, the IPA has contracted for renewable energy credits from utility-scale wind and solar projects that are expected to drive the construction of more than 2,500 MW of new large-scale installations by 2021. Illinois uses renewable energy credits to fulfill its statutory requirement of 25% renewable energy by 2025. The current contracts will only allow the state to reach roughly 7% renewable energy by the end of 2020.

The boom in jobs and investment, driven by the IPA's renewable energy procurements in 2018 and 2019, will support new project construction through 2020. But funding limits in the state's policy mean the current boom will be followed by a bust. The IPA will not procure energy in 2020 for new commercial solar, community solar or utility-scale wind and solar projects. IPA's renewable energy procurement plan predicts the impending bust on its first page: "absent legislative changes, RPS budget limitations will constrain the ability of the Agency to conduct additional procurements or expand program capacity..."

Renewable energy and labor groups are advocating during Illinois' spring legislative session for the passage of the Path to 100 Act, which would expand Illinois' clean energy programs and prevent a boom-and-bust cycle.

Renewable Energy Contracted by Illinois Power Agency 2017-2019

Estimated New Capacity 

Solar: 2,121 MW

Wind: 996 MW

Total: 3,117 MW

Estimated Direct and Indirect Jobs 2019-2020

Solar: 13,000

Wind: 1,500

Total: 14,500

Estimated Private Investment

Solar: $3.3 billion

Wind: $1.5 billion

Total: $4.8 billion

"We made clean energy accessible to our citizens, and that created money-saving clean energy projects in every district and thousands of new jobs," said Representative Will Davis (D-East Hazel Crest). "Illinois should be increasing its support for clean energy. That's why I'm sponsoring the Path to 100 Act."

"Without a fix to Illinois' clean energy policy, we'll be pulling the rug out from under entrepreneurs and small businesses that have created thousands of new jobs in recent years," said Lesley McCain, Executive Director of the Illinois Solar Energy Association. "We're asking for policy stability so the clean energy industry can continue to strengthen Illinois' economy and environment."

"Passing the Path to 100 bill is the single best way to grow wind energy investment in Illinois, which will benefit Illinois energy consumers and boost the economy at the same time," said Jeff Danielson, Central States Director for the American Wind Energy Association. "Without continued investment, future growth is in jeopardy, along with Illinois' leadership in clean energy."

"The renewable energy industry delivered on its promise to create renewable energy jobs and investment in Illinois, but that can't continue without a change to state policy," said Nakhia Morrissette, Central Region Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association. "The Path to 100 Act will keep us on the path for growth."

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) provided the data analysis using publicly available data from IPA. The jobs and investment estimates were created using The National Renewable Energy Lab's Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) model, excluding induced jobs. The solar job estimates were scaled according to current jobs data from the Solar Foundation's Annual Jobs Census. Indirect jobs are those associated with linked sectors in the economy that are upstream of the direct impacts – examples include solar and wind component manufacturers and electrical equipment suppliers.

The Path to 100 Act is supported by labor and renewable energy organizations working to create jobs in Illinois. For more information, visit http://www.pathto100.net.



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ANKENY, IOWA (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2020

QA Graphics, a leader in the building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing industry, will be returning to exhibit at the AHR Expo to share their creative design capabilities with over 50,000 HVACR professionals. The AHR Expo will take place February 3rd through February 5th at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Attendees are invited to visit QA Graphics' booth, #1374 to learn more about the company and their full-service BAS graphics solutions.

QA Graphics will be showcasing at the 2020 AHR Expo:

Vector & PNG HVAC Symbol Libraries 
QA Graphics' BAS Vector library won first place for the FacilitiesNet "Vision Award," and QA Graphics' BAS PNG library was a finalist for CSE's "Product of the Year" award. Both libraries consist of a one-time fee, and then the client owns it outright, allowing them to use it on future projects. The BAS PNG library is adapted to work smoothly with different file types, has over 450 static graphics, and is compatible with all major mechanical systems. The Vector library was created to help their graphics keep up with the move toward smaller and larger platforms, while still maintaining their aesthetically appealing image. This allows facility managers to monitor their system graphics from any device and give them access to high-end graphics and animations that realistically represent your mechanical systems. All graphics are embedded within the control software to provide a consistent style on any BAS.

BAS Floor Plans 
QA Graphics offers a variety of floor plan graphics options to meet your company's specifications, budget, and timeline, providing tailored plans for your companies needs such as professional premium site plan design, BAS geared, and space planning for commercial properties. From basic to complex design, QA Graphics offers high-quality floor plan graphics, quick turnaround times, and the technical expertise to include building details such as zoning, windows, built-ins, railings, furnishings, and more.

3D Design 
Stop by booth #1374 to see QA Graphics' designs for training and marketing videos, of all kinds. As technology continues to evolve, so do viewers' expectations. Their video team uses the latest technologies to produce professional animated videos, motion graphics and other visual effects. They will bring your business to life with high-end graphics, 3D animations and voice-over capabilities.

HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard v6 
QA Graphics will be demonstrating their HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard v6, an interactive dashboard platform that does not require ongoing contracts or fees and is built using HTML5 for the front end and WordPress CMS for the back end. The customer owns their own data and they can feel confident that their dashboards will be accessible through their preferred device. These dashboards complement existing building automation systems to display resource data that's easy to understand. Implementing an EEED v6 can also help in the process of attaining LEED certification.

To learn more about the AHR Expo or QA Graphics' creative design capabilities stop by booth #1374 or visit http://www.qagraphics.com or http://bit.ly/mapmyshowAHR20.

About QA Graphics—QA Graphics is a leader in the building automation and green building industries. The company specializes in HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, floor plan graphics, and Energy Efficiency Education Dashboards (EEEDs). The company also provides custom marketing solutions such as interactive applications, 3D design and animation, UX design, videos, and more. Visit http://www.qagraphics.com to learn more.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Sirius Signal, the leader in marine safety innovations, is pleased to announce the U.S. Coast Guard has approved the use of its flagship electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD) as a nighttime distress signal. The C-1002, the industry's first and only two-color distress light approved for carriage, completely and legally replaces the need to carry marine pyrotechnic flares and includes features that enhance its functionality to the level of an alert and notification system.

"We're thrilled that the C-1002 Electronic LED Flare passed the extremely challenging laboratory testing required by the Coast Guard," said Anthony Covelli, Sirius Signal CEO. "It's the brightest multi-LED handheld SOS device on the planet — one that required sophisticated engineering and many new innovative solutions to overcome daunting challenges."

The C-1002 flashes the internationally known SOS distress signal — three short flashes, three long flashes, three short flashes, using a two-color plus infrared SOS flash pattern (red/orange and cyan) that has been found more effective against shoreline background light clutter, according to studies conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard R&D Center. The C-1002 is also Bluetooth-enabled with advanced mobile app connectivity, providing an additional layer of protection and communication for recreational boaters — and its infrared signal will be recognized by SAR aircraft from miles overhead.

"Based on our review...we acknowledge that the subject device, as tested, meets the performance criteria as specified in the policy letter and may be carried to meet regulatory requirements as a nighttime distress signal per 33 CFR 175.130," noted the letter Sirius Signal received from the Coast Guard.

In time for the 2020 boating season, the C-1002 will be available for purchase on the Sirius Signal website and https://www.amazon.com/, as well as at premier marine distributors.

About Sirius Signal

Sirius Signal produces U.S. Coast Guard-approved day and nighttime distress devices with a focus on safety, technology, effectiveness, and sustainability. To learn more about purchasing Sirius Signal devices or being a part of our team, visit us at https://siriussignal.com or call 888.526.0005.



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Paradox Resources today announced First Sales of the Helium Plant along with the Full Fractionation and Cryo startup in July of 2019 of the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant, located in San Juan County, Utah.

Paradox Resources is selling purified Helium and offering additional purified Helium for sale with a product that is in global short supply and is used in the Medical and Research Industry, the Space and Defense Industries, the Welding Industry, and in the Lift or Balloon and Party Industries.

The Lisbon Valley Gas Plant began accepting and Processing 3rd party Producer gas streams in July, 2019. With the recent shutdown of the only other plant in the region near Farmington, NM, the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant is pleased to offer stranded producers the sales outlet and solutions they need to get their gas to market at a fair price.

The Lisbon Valley Gas Plant has a historical Uptime percentage of 99% over the last 20 years, which is far superior to the shuttered Farmington plant's historical uptime of about 80%. This serves to give recently stranded Producers to the south, including Producers on Navajo and Ute Lands, a more reliable outlet for their gas.

If commissioned to be built today, the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant would cost approximately $400M to build inclusive of the Helium Plant. It has been constructed in phases over the years by Large Cap Majors for varying types of challenging gas compositions, and can handle anything in the region, including high levels of CO2, H2S, and Nitrogen. The durability and flexibility of the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant led to the consummation of an R&D Joint Venture aimed at reducing emissions globally with the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, in the summer of 2019.

In 4Q 2019, the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant was successfully looped into the 300mmcfd residue sales line to ensure long term viability and plant Uptime and reliability regardless of equity gas volume feedstock.

Paradox Resources estimates approximately 20 Million Cubic Feet per day was stranded by the shutdown of the Farmington Plant and is pleased to be able to offer Processing and Spec Gas Sales solutions to all Producers along the Red Pepper and Aneth Pipelines. The Multi-State Red Pepper Pipeline was reversed in December of 2019, and the gas is now moving from the Farmington area Westward up to Aneth Field.

The Company owns multiple Oil and Gas fields in Utah and Colorado which feed the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant. The Lisbon Plant is a 60 mmcfd rated treating plant with a 45 mmcfd cryogenic plant and a 7,500 BPD fractionation train. It can strip and polish up to 500 mcf/d of Helium to the "5 Nines" or 99.999% purity.

The Paradox Basin has been noted by the USGS as having one of the largest undeveloped oil and gas fields in the United States.

About Paradox Resources

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Paradox Resources is a privately held, return driven, independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States with primary assets within the Paradox Basin of Utah and Colorado as well as East Texas. More information about the Company may be found at http://www.paradoxresources.com.



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RICHMOND, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

The agency that has grown seedlings for Virginia landowners for more than 100 years is unveiling a fresh new look for its online store with help from website developer AIS Network. The ecommerce project represents the first citizen-facing application developed under a new eGov contract awarded by the Commonwealth last September.

The Virginia Department of Forestry's new Buy VA Trees ecommerce site offers nearly 40 species of bare-root seedlings to citizens who want to repopulate forests and wildlife habitats, stabilize stream banks, improve watersheds or biodiversity, grow urban forests, establish timber stands or pulpwood crops, grow Christmas trees, or simply beautify Virginia lands.

"AISN employees are lovers of the outdoors. To play a contributing role in responsible environmental stewardship as the VDOF seeks to preserve and propagate native tree species as well as conserve and beautify our home state lands is an achievement of which we are enormously proud," said AISN CEO Jay Atkinson.

"AISN has worked with the VDOF for nearly eight years now, and we could not have been more excited to design and launch this online store for them."

The VDOF's nurseries grow the trees that the agency sells, producing more than 40 million seedlings annually. For the VDOF online store, AISN provided project management, design, application development and end-user testing and acceptance, while insuring adherence to Virginia's Information Security Standards. Since there are many choices of types and quantities of trees, the site needed to have an inventory control mechanism, secure credit card processing and interfacing with backend systems, including the agency's financial management system – all while providing valuable information to the VDOF growers and staff.

Last fall, the Virginia Information Technologies Agency awarded a new eGov contract to AISN, when the small business was selected as one of three contracted suppliers chosen to build and support citizen-facing websites and applications to support all public bodies, not just the Commonwealth agencies. The contract combines application development, operations and maintenance and cloud-based hosting into one convenience contract that all agencies, educational institutions and localities can leverage without further competition or cost associated with running their own procurement process.

About AIS Network 
AIS Network is a Virginia SWaM-certified leader in cloud enablement, risk management, advanced information security and award-winning application development with a wide footprint in the health care, government and corporate sectors. Solving complex IT challenges and managing digital risk to help clients thrive in an unpredictable world has been our core business for more than 27 years. As the trusted and reliable partner of the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2012, we drive exceptional value through our deep knowledge of state agency data protection, compliance, governance and internal auditing procedures and controls. Our unmatched customer experience is rooted in decades of expertise engaging with Forbes- and Fortune-ranked global corporations, government agencies and other large enterprise clients to deliver these solutions in addition to multi-cloud managed services for the world's leading platforms, data visualization and analytics, high security hosting and consultative reviews. Visit http://www.aisn.net. 



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NEWTOWN, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Fine Homebuilding is the trusted industry leader in providing residential building and design information for professional builders, architects, and designers, as well as hands-on homeowners. Today, the company announces one of its most progressive initiatives to date: The 2020 Fine Homebuilding House remodel project in Greenwich, Connecticut.

For the first time, the Fine Homebuilding House will feature a complete gut-remodel. Past Fine Homebuilding Houses have been new-construction, demonstration-home showpieces, but the 2020 project will transform a 1940s traditional colonial into a contemporary farmhouse with clean modern lines. Inside the house, all three levels will be stripped back to the studs and the floor plans will be reconfigured for 21st-century living. The new house places the kitchen at the center of the home with an open floor plan for entertaining while also adding a home office, media room, and guest quarters. Updated with exceptional craftsmanship and



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Shareholders Jeffrey A. Chester and William Garner of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will participate in the 2020 Infocast Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit, Feb. 4-6, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in San Diego, California. Greenberg Traurig serves as the Summit Sponsor of the event, recognized as one of the leading networking and deal-making events for the wind power industry. Thomas R. Brill, Robert J. Downing, Alejandra Garcia Earley, Rabeha Kamaluddin, and April B. Kim, members of the firm's Global Energy & Natural Resources Practice, are also attending.

According to its website, the annual summit gathers more than 800 of the "industry's leading developers, investors, lenders, turbine suppliers, EPCs and other players gather to gain valuable insights into industry trends, get the latest market update on the finance and investment landscape."

Chester will serve as the Summit Chair and present the session, "Wind Power Market Overview." Chester has been the Chair of the Summit since it began in San Diego in 2005. His presentation will review the state of the wind power market, including market shares and league tables, observations, and predictions. Chester will also moderate the panel, "Tax Equity Market Dynamics." The panel will discuss the latest trends in tax equity and feature tax equity investors, who will share their perspectives on participating in non-traditional offtake structures.

Chester is global chair of Greenberg Traurig's Energy Project Finance group and a member of the firm's Los Angeles office. He has deep experience handling transactions related to renewable energy, having closed more than 100 wind and solar power projects throughout the United States and Mexico. Chester has been centrally involved in the development of the equity, debt, and capital markets for renewable energy projects and represents developers, sponsors, lenders, and investors in a wide variety of energy finance transactions. He counsels a broad range of participants on renewable energy finance transactions involving construction and term debt, backleverage, tax equity (partnership flips and sale leasebacks), and private equity capital financings.

Garner will serve as the Pre-Summit Executive Briefing Chair of the event. A member of the firm's Houston office, Garner chairs Greenberg Traurig's Renewable Energy group and co-chairs the Energy & Natural Resources Practice. He focuses his practice on domestic and international hydrocarbon and inert gas transactions and renewable energy. He has experience working on worldwide natural gas projects, including unconventional gas. He has worked on projects in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Poland, Kazakhstan, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Algeria, Turkey, and Mexico. He has served as an investment banker for the world's leading oil and gas investment banking boutique, advising on domestic and international upstream and midstream transactions.

About Greenberg Traurig's Energy & Natural Resources Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Energy & Natural Resources Practice has broad transactional, regulatory, and litigation experience across many sectors of the energy industry, including oil and gas, LNG, electricity, coal, wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources. The firm's exceptional multi-office platform, including key offices in major energy centers, enables us to serve and implement legal strategies for energy clients throughout the U.S. and internationally.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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LUBBOCK, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Textile Exchange announces the launch of its annual Material Change Index.

With 170 companies participating, the Material Change Index (MCI) is the largest voluntary peer-to-peer comparison initiative in the textile industry. It tracks the apparel, footwear and home textile sector's progress toward more sustainable materials sourcing, as well as alignment with global efforts like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the transition to a circular economy.

"We've been running a preferred materials benchmark for three years and felt it was time to ramp it up. There's a greater urgency; resources are finite, and consumption contributes to climate change, among other serious impacts. The textile industry can play a huge role in the shift to a regenerative and circular use of materials — but we have to move fast and put the growing, extraction and recycling of materials center stage. Our ambition at Textile Exchange is to motivate and enable companies to progress towards the more sustainable use of materials," said LaRhea Pepper, Managing Director at Textile Exchange.

The Material Change Index is a key component of Textile Exchange's Corporate Fiber & Materials Benchmark (CFMB) program, which enables participating companies to measure, manage and integrate a preferred fiber and materials strategy into their business. By participating in the CFMB, companies demonstrate a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement around their materials sourcing strategy. In 2019, 85% of participating companies had a commitment to converting at least one of their key material categories to "100% more sustainable". Additionally, 39% of materials used by participating companies were from more sustainable sources.

The MCI family of indices tracks progress across the following categories: Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Manmade Cellulosics, Down, Wool, Material Circularity, and the SDGs. Companies that complete the full CFMB survey are eligible to be recognized on the overall MCI Leaderboard. In 2019, there were 74 companies eligible for the MCI, with 16 companies awarded "Level 4: Leader" status (listed in alphabetical order). 

C&A AG

Coyuchi, Inc.

DECATHLON SA

EILEEN FISHER, Inc.

H&M Group

IKEA of Sweden AB

Levi Strauss & Co.

Loomstate, LLC

MUD Jeans International BV

Naturaline (Coop Switzerland)

NIKE, Inc.

Nudie Jeans Marketing AB

Patagonia

prAna

Stanley/Stella SA

Tchibo GmbH

"We congratulate all participating companies for voluntarily taking part, and we applaud the companies that emerged as MCI leaders. Although the benchmark survey takes time and resources to complete, participants tell us the exercise is well worth the effort. There's much to learn from the results, as well as an enormous opportunity to accelerate progress through the virtuous circle of knowledge pooling. With our deep expertise and passion for the topic, Textile Exchange is perfectly positioned to create the framework for progress as well as measure, aggregate and report back on the textile industry's outcomes and impacts," said Liesl Truscott, Director of Materials Strategy at Textile Exchange.    

Future-fit for the new decade 
In 2019, Textile Exchange worked with stakeholders to future-fit the benchmark for the next ten years. This resulted in:

Updated methodology and reporting framework. The Material Change Index methodology was updated in 2019 to provide a more holistic picture of company progress toward more sustainable materials sourcing. The program and processes were independently assessed by BSD Consulting using the ISEAL Benchmarking Guidelines and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) principles.

Digital scorecards replaced PDF feedback reports. Participating companies receive confidential scorecards, which are now in interactive digital format. Scorecards provide simple and highly visual snapshots of company performance and comparative progress.

Media partnership with GreenBiz: To encourage continued upward progress, Textile Exchange has partnered with GreenBiz to publish the results and a series of articles educating textile industry professionals on how to improve their materials sourcing strategy for key materials, as well as cross-cutting topics like strategy integration, circularity and SDG alignment.

"Our mission at GreenBiz is to accelerate the transition to a clean economy, and we recognize the enormous contribution the apparel and textile industry can make. We are excited to partner with Textile Exchange on this important benchmark program, which taps into companies' zest for competition while at the same time supporting collaboration and systems thinking. The results launched today are only the beginning of our partnership and we look forward to further collaboration with Textile Exchange and its members," said Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor at GreenBiz Group.

The Material Change Index (MCI) is published in partnership with the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles and WRAP UK, with GreenBiz Group as its lead media partner. Funding support was generously provided by C&A and Tchibo. The MCI is proudly affiliated with the World Benchmarking Alliance and Textile Exchange is a supporting organization to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.

Our ambition is to be the driving force for urgent climate action on textile fiber and materials. By benchmarking the industry and providing actionable tools for improvement, Textile Exchange is pushing a race to the top. Join us.

About Textile Exchange 
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the sustainable fiber and materials industry. The organization manages and promotes a suite of six leading industry standards, as well as, collects and publishes critical industry data and insights that enable brands and retailers to measure, manage and track their use of preferred fiber and materials.

With more than 400 members representing leading brands, retailers and suppliers, Textile Exchange has, for years, been positively impacting climate through accelerating the use of preferred fibers across the global textile industry and is now making it an imperative goal through its 2030 Strategy: Climate+. Under the Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 35-45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030.

To learn more about Textile Exchange, visit: TextileExchange.org. Follow us on Twitter at @TextileExchange.

Find the Material Change Index results at http://mci.textileexchange.org.

Media resources: https://textileexchange.org/2020-mci-media-kit/#



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SAN DIMAS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Sedaru, Inc. announced today that Nevada Irrigation District-CA (NID or District) has selected Sedaru for a five-year contract to deliver its real-time, enterprise asset and operational management system for NID's water distribution, treatment plant, hydropower, recreation, watershed, and fleet facilities.

The District was seeking to replace its current system, while extending an asset management framework to previously unsupported facilities. The Hydroelectric Department led a steering team consisting of Department Managers, IT, and consultants to identify and evaluate 10 different solutions prior to making a selection. Categories of criteria used in the evaluation included functional capability, industry fit, viability, and network presence, with goals including documentation and standardization of work processes, developing and centralizing an asset repository, and unifying work-related data within a common platform for its unique inventory of watershed, hydropower, fleet, raw water, and treated water infrastructure assets.

"I am confident that the new Sedaru asset management system will improve our efficiencies and allow us to work across departments and business lines using the same software," stated Remleh Scherzinger, General Manager, Nevada Irrigation District.

Sedaru will support workshops to review and develop use cases, workflows, and data structures for both horizontal and vertical assets for each District department. Sedaru will integrate with the District's Esri-based GIS Server to deliver real-time maps, as well as Tyler Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for real-time inventory management and costing analytics. Sedaru will serve as the work order system of record, capturing inventory data from the District's ERP, and delivering location data from its GIS, to support office and field staff with work plans, work tasks, work orders, service requests, and related, including labor, equipment, and materials.

"We appreciate the District's extensive selection process and are thankful for the outcome and opportunity to support NID's progressive asset management initiatives. We're excited to partner with NID's team of experts to deliver a unified system for day-to-day work, to facilitate efficient business operations and asset planning for District employees and the customers they serve," said Paul Hauffen, President & CEO, Sedaru, Inc.

NID will receive Sedaru's Operations Management & Network Intelligence (OMNI) application as the real-time platform to monitor, dispatch, track, trend, and report on data from across NID's Hydroelectric, Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance, and Recreation Divisions. Sedaru Connect will integrate with NID's Tyler Munis ERP, Esri-based GIS Server, as well as fleet-related data to support fleet maintenance. Sedaru Fieldforce will support field staff with preventative and corrective maintenance workflows for hydroelectric and treatment plant facilities, as well as maintenance, recreation, and watershed related assets such as pipelines, valves, hydrants, meters, canals, fleet, trees, brush, wastewater inspection, and quality sampling. Sedaru Outage will facilitate pipeline leak response and support planned shutdowns, while calculating water loss and automating leak reports. Sedaru Studio will support the District's ongoing, internal updating and maintenance of Sedaru workflows.

About NID: NID is a diversified water resource district that supplies both treated drinking water and irrigation water to nearly 27,000 homes, farms and businesses in Nevada and Placer Counties in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Nevada Mountains.

About Sedaru: Sedaru operates the world's leading utility management software as the singular, exclusive interface for utilities to access information, automation, and control of the business and assets they run. We do this by creating, automating, and consolidating the digital utility, one workflow, one sensor, one system at a time to bring together the organization's data, systems, and the people they serve with Sedaru software and services. Request a demo to see how Sedaru can work for your utility: https://sedaru.com/demo/ 



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WORCESTER, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Chemical engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are broadening attempts to convert waste into environmentally friendly biofuels, lowering reliance on fossil fuels, cutting the amount of municipal waste going into landfills, and reducing water pollution and unhealthy emissions from petroleum products and landfills.

Michael Timko, associate professor of chemical engineering, has been developing ways to significantly improve the yield of biofuel that can be created from food waste. Now, with a $1,995,199 three-year grant from the Department of Energy(DOE) and $275,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, he is expanding his earlier research to mix food waste with municipal green waste, such as yard trimmings, leaves, and sticks. By combining the two kinds of waste, he's aiming to create even more energy-dense oil that can be upgraded to a liquid biofuel. Timko is teaming up on the project with Andrew Teixeira, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and Geoffrey Tompsett, assistant research professor of chemical engineering.

"We have shown that we have methods to convert food waste into energy products," said Timko, who in 2019 received a prestigious F ulbright U.S. Scholar Award to develop a device he can use in his biofuel research. "Increasing scale is a big goal. If you can handle more waste—different kinds of waste—you can have a larger-scale process. There's no one silver bullet to creating green energy, but this is a piece of that puzzle. Every time you can add a piece of that puzzle, it matters."

Timko envisions energy-producing companies one day using his processes to turn food and yard waste from towns, grocery stores, schools, and other organizations into energy.

The U.S. generated more than 262 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2015, about 34% of which is made up of food and green waste. Typically, it's disposed of in landfills. The problem is that landfill space is reaching existing limits and the landfills leach water pollutants, toxins, and greenhouse gases, like methane.

Timko notes that there is significant energy potential in food and green waste, which have a relatively high energy content (approximately 20 megajoules per kilogram; by comparison, kerosene has a heating value of 43.1 megajoules per kilogram).

Collaborators on the DOE grant include researchers at MIT, University of California, Riverside, Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Florida-based Mainstream Engineering Corp.

One of the main goals of the project is to develop a catalytic method for converting the municipal solid waste components into an energy-dense oil. The main process currently used is called anaerobic digestion, which involves a series of microbial processes to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. However, anaerobic digestion cannot easily handle yard waste, especially if it contains whole biomass, such as wood.

Timko and his research team are investigating the use of hydrothermal liquefaction, a process that uses moderate heat and high pressure to convert wet biomass into crude-like oil. This process is faster than anaerobic digestion and also can be used with wet waste, so the waste doesn't need to be dried first, which would take enough energy to make the process financially untenable.

The hydrothermal liquefaction process converts carbon contained in the feed into products that separate into oil, gas, char, and water phases. Researchers are working to improve the hydrothermal process to get the highest-quality fuel possible, to divert the carbon lost to the water into the production of oil, and to minimize the amount of energy put into the process, while maximizing the energy produced. To do that, they are adding various catalysts, such as red mud—an inexpensive, stable, and reliable waste product created during the production of aluminum. Another approach is promoting carbon-carbon coupling reactions that save carbon from being lost in the water so it can be used to create more oil, while also decreasing the cost of treating waste water.

"A big challenge in the field is the amount of carbon you lose to the water phase of biofuel production," said Timko. "If you look at all the challenges to make this competitive with fossil fuels, cost is the biggest one."

Timko and colleagues also are investigating the best temperature to use and the best mixture of food waste to yard waste to create different oils of different qualities.

Timko said he hopes to have a working pilot by the end of the three-year grant.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI, the global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. http://www.wpi.edu

Contact: 
Jessica Messier, Public Relations Specialist 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 
Worcester, Massachusetts 
(508) 831-5937 (office) 
jmmessier@wpi.edu



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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Manitoba Film & Music is proud to announce that it is introducing Reel Green to promote and help implement best practices for film productions to reduce their environmental impacts.

The provincial agency is taking a "best practices" approach to the initiative by licensing a program developed by Creative BC, which has adapted a suite of tools to serve the Canadian motion picture industry. These tools are already proving successful in the UK where they were designed originally as the "albert" suite of tools by the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA).

Manitoba Film & Music is the first provincial agency to sublicense the Reel Green program from Creative BC and is pleased to join its western colleagues in helping to pioneer best practices across the country.

The cornerstones of Reel Green include Education, Engagement, Communication and Resources. The program will include carbon literacy training, access to a collection of local 'green' vendors, cost analysis services for sustainable productions and training on sustainability reporting practices.

"Manitoba recognizes environmental sustainability is not only important to corporate stewardship but is a great business decision. As a world-class destination for international production, our clients are increasingly aware of their carbon footprint, and this program will help our industry bring best practices to production," said CEO and Film Commissioner Rachel Rusen Margolis.

"We're proud to be at the forefront on this issue. It's clear that environmentally sustainable filmmaking practices are needed to help address the challenges of climate change, and having this resource here in our province will have positive impacts at the local, national and global level" Rusen Margolis adds.

"Creative BC is proud to partner with Manitoba Film and Music on this timely and significant initiative," said Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC. "Productions in British Columbia are demonstrating that the deliberate implementation of even the simplest green practices is core to reducing environmental costs in filmmaking, and it can also contribute to support the financial bottom line. The momentum that is building behind the scenes through Reel Green is powerful in B.C. and it is exciting to see Manitoba choose to collaborate, commit and champion the same objectives and results in their jurisdiction."

Reel Green's mission is to promote sustainable practices in the motion picture industry by advancing an ambitious, non-political vision for sustainable production. The program will be implemented in phases, with carbon literacy training for production crews expected to be offered in Manitoba by this spring.

Manitoba Film and Music is generously supported by the Government of Manitoba through the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage. 



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Episcopal Relief & Development is providing emergency assistance through the Episcopal CARE Foundation (E-CARE), the relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, to communities impacted by several recent natural disasters in the Southern Tagalog provinces of the Philippines.

Since October 2019, the Philippines has been struck by a succession of natural disasters. The Province of Cotabato was hit with multiple magnitude 6 and higher earthquakes which affected more than 300,000 people, causing many to evacuate to temporary shelters. The municipalities of Tulunan and Makilala were particularly hard hit by the quakes and aftershocks. The earthquakes were followed by Typhoon Phanfone on Christmas Day which passed through the central islands of the Philippines with 125 mph winds and damaging rainfall. Most recently, the eruption of the Taal volcano caused the evacuation of more than 53,000 people, according to the United Nations.

E-CARE has responded to these emergencies through their local networks and contacts, focusing on taking advantage of existing assets in the communities. The agency is also working to purchase land to help relocate individuals and families that are unable to return to their homes as the areas have been declared uninhabitable by the local government. With the support of Episcopal Relief & Development, E-CARE is also providing disaster risk reduction training and assistance in rebuilding farms, crops and other sustainable sources of income.

"E-CARE typically responds to emergencies within the country by mobilizing local assets and resources," said Nagulan Nessiah, Senior Program Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction for Episcopal Relief & Development. "In this case, the successive disasters have overwhelmed local resources. Episcopal Relief & Development is accompanying E-CARE as they continue to respond to the needs of impacted communities."

Please pray for all those affected by this crisis. Donations to the Disaster Response Fund will help Episcopal Relief & Development continue to provide emergency assistance to individuals and families affected by the earthquakes, typhoon and volcano eruption, as well as the earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the fires in Australia.

ABOUT EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT: 
For over 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus' words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.



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CERRITOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Upwing Energy, an artificial lift technology company, announced today that it has successfully completed a field trial of its Subsurface Compressor System (SCS) in a liquid-loaded unconventional shale gas well owned by Riverside Petroleum in Indiana. The first full-scale commercial field trial of the SCS resulted in a 62 percent increase in gas production and a 50 percent increase in liquid production over its steady-state performance with a rod pump prior to the SCS installation.

Upwing's SCS is a high-speed downhole compressor system that increases gas production and recoverable reserves by decreasing bottom hole flowing pressure and causing higher reservoir drawdown. The SCS carries liquids to the surface by creating higher gas velocities throughout the vertical and horizontal wellbores and prevents vapor condensation by increasing the temperature of the gas when exiting the compressor.

"Upwing has the technology and system-level integration capabilities to not only make a step change in the reliability and economic feasibility of downhole artificial lift systems, but also to recover significantly more gas and liquids from reservoirs than has been possible previously," said Herman Artinian, President and CEO of Upwing Energy. "We greatly value our partnership with Riverside Petroleum. In addition to providing us with a trial well, they have been extremely supportive throughout the evaluation, deployment and trial process."

"By lowering bottom hole pressure beyond what is feasible for gas wells today, the subsurface compressor provides us with not only incremental production, which directly relates to higher cash flow, but also increased recovery rates, which increases company equity," said Bob Van Hoy, Chief Operating Officer of Riverside Petroleum. "We look forward to working with Upwing to increase the production and value of our assets."

This was the first time a system comprised of a high-speed permanent magnet motor, magnetic coupling, passive magnetic bearings with electronic dampers and sensorless high-frequency controls has been deployed successfully in the downhole environment.

Upwing's SCS was deployed in an unconventional well with a 2,000-foot vertical wellbore and a 5,000-foot horizontal wellbore, where liquid had accumulated. The compressor was installed at the bottom of the vertical section with a tail pipe extending approximately 1,000 feet into the horizontal to provide enough velocity to carry liquids while minimizing friction losses. The installation was very similar to electric submersible pump (ESP) systems in that the SCS unit was tubing deployed, and the electrical cable with the instrumentation was secured around the tubing. The trial period started at the end of October, and the SCS was pulled out in early December.

When the SCS operated at 30,000 RPM, the gas velocity increased to 29 feet per second, and a high rate of liquid was carried to the surface. The hybrid axial compressor was able to atomize the liquid into a very fine mist, which together with the increased velocity and heat generated from the exit of the compressor helped carry the liquids to the surface. The compressor blades showed no sign of degradation despite moving a significant amount of liquids.

Upwing is using the lessons learned from the trial to further harden the system, and will be increasing the capacity of the SCS by over five times in its next phase of field testing with partners later this year.

"We look forward to continuing to work with the Riverside Petroleum team to test the SCS in their higher production wells before rolling out the product commercially," said Artinian.

About Upwing Energy

Upwing Energy, Inc. ("Upwing"), headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., provides the most reliable, available and retrievable artificial lift technology that increases the production and recovery of hydrocarbons from conventional and unconventional wells. The company is an innovative offshoot of parent company Calnetix Technologies, which is a recognized leader in high-speed rotating systems for a wide variety of industries. For more information, please visit http://www.upwingenergy.com.

About Riverside Petroleum

Riverside Petroleum Indiana LLC ("Riverside Petroleum"), a member of the Riverside Energy Group, owns and operates 30 New Albany Shale natural gas wells in southwest Indiana, producing more than 4,000 Mcf per day natural gas. The wells, associated processing facilities and pipelines are situated within a mostly undeveloped leasehold of nearly 200,000 acres, with significant gas PUD and oil potential. Riverside Petroleum is managed from The Woodlands, Texas, by the Umbono team and operated by a field team based in Washington, Indiana. For more information, please visit http://www.riversideenergygroup.com.

Contact: 
James Rhodes 
Rhodes Communications 
+1.757.451.0602 
jrhodes@rhodescomm.com



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LIMERICK, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

PK Packaging announces its launch as a sustainable paperboard packaging company that provides custom solutions to the cannabis industry. PK Packaging's team, well versed in both cannabis and packaging, have become aware that there is a major disconnect between the two industries. In order to solve this issue and bridge the gap, the company has entered into strategic partnerships with some of the global leaders in paperboard packaging production. Through this model, PK Packaging is excited to combine their own cannabis expertise with the decades worth of investment in innovation and sustainable practices of their partners. The outcome is a scalable cannabis packaging option that is not going to stick around in the environment for years to come. President and CEO Scott Korn says "I believe that PK Packaging can make a real difference for the future of cannabis companies and their consumers by bringing this innovation to the industry. We are talking about the type of advancements in packaging and sustainability that the cannabis industry has not seen on a scalable level."

It is no secret that the lack of eco-friendly practices within the cannabis industry has become a major concern, and plastic packaging waste is now one of the biggest culprits. Recently Futerra did a study that tells us we live in a culture where 88% of people choose a product based on environmental impact. It is not surprising that there has been attention brought to the irresponsible practices of the cannabis industry. The vast majority of cannabis consumers are inherently eco-conscious, and they want to support an industry that shares those values.

PK Packaging offers the cannabis industry fully custom packaging solutions that are developed from recyclable paperboard, made from recycled and renewable materials. The production process is sustainable as well, with emphasis on water conservation, energy management, sustainable forestry, and waste reduction. Companies that work with PK Packaging will also have the option of custom machinery for onsite automated packaging, allowing them to become more efficient, saving time and energy and meeting higher production targets. PK Packaging's expertise, combined with the sustainable innovation of their manufacturers, positions the company to provide the packaging that cannabis consumers expect from the industry.



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DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Rocky Mountain Institute, MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines today announced the Coalition on Materials Emissions Transparency (COMET). This effort aims to build a standard method for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in materials, an important step in decarbonizing mineral and industrial supply chains. The COMET Method will provide insight into the carbon content of consumer products like cars, buildings, and phones, and will help both corporations and consumers purchase materials and products with fewer embedded CO2 emissions.

"We all know that you can't manage what you can't measure," said Paolo Natali, director of the Materials Initiative at Rocky Mountain Institute. "Until people know the climate impact of the products they're using, it will be impossible for them to demand lower-carbon goods, and it will be impossible to decarbonize the industrial sectors that are responsible for 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions."

While climate disclosure is increasing, it remains a challenge to compare greenhouse gas emissions across companies and supply chains. Although methods like life-cycle analysis and environmental product declarations exist, there is currently no consistency in data collection or reporting across methods, and no framework that spans the entire supply chain. This means there is currently no universally accepted way to know the emissions intensity of products or materials.

The COMET Method will change that by making GHG disclosure comparable across the existing reporting mechanisms. Additionally, the COMET Method will provide a foundation for integrating environmental reporting metrics, support and enhance existing initiatives for sustainable production, and ultimately develop a clear picture of emissions from the production of key materials like steel, copper, and cement.

"Our ultimate goal is transparency of climate impacts across the supply chain," said Suzanne Greene, program manager for MIT Sustainable Supply Chains. "An emissions calculation method for mineral and industrial supply chains is an important first step for consumers and investors to understand and drive the decarbonization of the goods we use every day."

COMET will initially focus on developing sector-specific guidance for metals and minerals, following the template of successful collaborative carbon accounting initiatives for freight transportation (the Global Logistics Emissions Council [GLEC] Framework) and information and communication technology products (ICT Sector Guidance).

RMI would like to invite companies and financiers active in the manufacturing and mining sectors to join us by becoming a founding member. For more information, contact Paolo Natali [pnatali@rmi.org] or Kathy Wight [kwight@rmi.org], or visit http://www.rmi.org/comet.

Media inquiries please contact:

Nick Steel, New York 
Tel: +1 347-574-0887 
Email: nsteel@rmi.org

About Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; the San Francisco Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

About MIT Sustainable Supply Chains

Founded in 1973, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) is a dynamic solutions-oriented environment where students, faculty, and industry leaders pool their knowledge and experience to advance supply chain education and research. CTL believes that supply chains can be used as a tool for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, and launched the Sustainable Supply Chains (SSC) initiative to advance research on sustainability within supply chains.

About the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), a joint center of Columbia Law School and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is the only university-based applied research center and forum dedicated to the study, practice and discussion of sustainable international investment. Our mission is to develop practical approaches for governments, investors, communities and other stakeholders to maximize the benefits of international investment for sustainable development.

About the Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines

Located at one of the country's finest technical universities, the Payne Institute for Public Policy connects the cutting-edge research at the Colorado School of Mines to a broad audience of decision-makers. The Institute provides high-quality, data-driven, solutions-oriented research and dialogue to help inform and shape public policy on earth resources, energy, and environment.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020

Acclaimed national leader in planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering LandDesign has announced its acquisition of the Washington, D.C.-area engineering firm BC Consultants. The acquired firm, which is retaining all its employees, has been renamed LandDesign and will add a new and strategic Fairfax County location for the multidisciplinary firm currently operating five vibrant and growing offices in the metro areas of Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Dallas, Tx.; Orlando, Fla.; and Boulder, Colo.

This is a first-ever acquisition for LandDesign in its 40-year history. The selection of the design-focused, 14-person civil engineering firm BC Consultants, Inc., based in Fair Lakes, Va., reflects LandDesign's growing presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Washington D.C. metro markets, where it employs landscape architects, civil engineers, planners and urban designers. The new Northern Virginia studio will infuse complementary experience and key professional services as well as expertise in the public sector and in the education market, where LandDesign has been growing its client list.

"We've committed to a strategic goal of providing all of our services in every office, allowing us to better serve our clients in the development process, from idea to reality," says Rhett Crocker, president of LandDesign. "In particular, this investment in acquiring BC Consultants allows us to nearly double our experience in the market and grow our integrated practice with an engineering team steeped in a similar culture of design excellence and creating value for its clients."

LandDesign and BC Consultants reached an agreement for the acquisition in December. The expansion aligns with LandDesign's organic growth trajectory, supporting the firm's successful and unique methodology while allowing the merged group to better service clients regionally with more in-house civil engineering resources. The two firms also share a focus on cultivating highly talented expert practitioners in integrated service delivery. Like LandDesign, which had 31 people prior to the acquisition, BC Consultants has supported landscape architecture and field surveying services in house in addition to its core of civil engineering, creating a valuable approach to full land design and development services for clients including real estate developers, architects, public agencies, municipalities and corporations.

The merged firms also share a belief in creating enduring value for client and community, "creating places that matter," says Matt Clark, PLA, managing partner of LandDesign's D.C. office. "We all believe in providing great service to our clients and working collaboratively with them to advance their vision -- not merely our design ideals," he says.

Clark emphasizes that both LandDesign and BC Consultants have been active in the Mid-Atlantic market for about 35 years, and both are well-known players with significant established footprints. BC Consultants also brings deep familiarity working with public agencies and government and education clients, strengthening LandDesign's knowledge base on the area's priorities, dynamics and regulatory challenges. "We're similarly value-driven firms who see high-quality design delivery as a given," says Clark. "Even more important, both firms believe that delivering projects to endure the test of time is essential to creating value for our clients and the community."

"LandDesign has an excellent reputation as a leading design firm supporting top development groups and public agencies, making it an atmosphere for continued success," says Jim Scanlon, L.S., P.E., LEED AP, newly named Director of Engineering for LandDesign's Washington, D.C. leadership team, which includes landscape architects and partners Stephanie Pankiewicz, PLA, ASLA and Gabriela Cañamar Clark, PLA, as well as LandDesign cofounder and former president Peter Crowley, PLA.

Also in the Washington, D.C. office, the executive director of growth Deborah Miller adds, "As LandDesign continues to execute growth strategies to build our client portfolio, offices and our people, our new colleagues will be an incredible asset for ensuring we are successful, providing insight and mentorship to our upcoming practitioners and building on an entrepreneurial culture with diverse opportunities for growth."

For images and interviews, contact C.C. Sullivan, 646.838.1033, chris@ccsullivan.com.

About LandDesign 
Founded in 1978, LandDesign is an award-winning design firm offering urban design, planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture solutions to public and private sector clients across the globe. With offices across the United States, the LandDesign team effectively brings innovative, buildable, sustainable, and ecologically responsible projects to life worldwide. The firm always asks the question, "Why just make something when you can create something that matters?" LandDesign: Creating places that matter. More at http://www.landdesign.com.



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PASADENA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Southern California Children's Museum (SCCM) today announced the launch of its new exhibition, Wild California, an immersive and interactive homage to Southern California's diverse natural landscape. The exhibit opens January 27 and offers children of all ages an opportunity to learn about Southern California's different biomes while encouraging gross motor development.

"We couldn't be more excited for our first permanent exhibit in the space – one that highlights and reflects so many of the landscapes of Southern California and teaches children and families about our culture and surroundings. Wild California embraces our mission and embraces the power of play for our young visitors," said Catherine Welch, Board President and Co-Founder, Southern California Children's Museum.

The addition of Wild California reinforces SCCM's commitment to celebrating Southern California through dramatic play. This exhibit builds on the organization's mission to bring quality, play-based, educational experiences to children in the community. Wild California will feature multi-tiered play spaces including a climbing wall, balance surfboards, a toddler-appropriate "tidal pool," magnetic play, and more. The vignettes are reminiscent of Southern California's natural wonders such as camping in Joshua Tree, exploring the historic orange groves, or playing in one of the local beaches. Patrons will learn about local wildlife, plants and go from sea to sky in one afternoon.

Wild California opens to the public on January 27, 2020 and is presented with support from our patrons and the donor community. Admission will be free on opening day.

For SCCM hours, admission, and more information, including additional events and programming from SCCM such as story time meet-and-greet with a beloved local children's book illustrator, the signature Touch-A-Truck event in the Fall, and Spring/Summer camp offerings for children 8 and under, please visit socalkids.org.

ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 
Southern California Children's Museum (SCCM) is located at 459 East Colorado Blvd., in Pasadena, CA. Catering to children 7 and under, the mission of SCCM is to cultivate a child's wonder, stimulate curiosity, and motivate learning through interactive exhibits, creative experiences and dramatic play – all while promoting the diverse cultures of Southern California. With nearly 9K square feet of space to explore, the museum features permanent and rotating exhibits that help develop a child's gross and fine motor skills. SCCM's regular programming and collaborations with local artists allow children hands-on opportunities to explore arts and culture. Admission is $8 for adults and children. Free for children under one year. For more information, visit socalkids.org. SCCM is a 501c3 non-profit organization.



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KNOXVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding in Tennessee. Recently featured by SUCCESS magazine, Thrive Global, and Franchise Times, the Monster Tree Service franchise continues to build on its rapid three-year franchise system growth.

Business entrepreneur Don Elliott has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service Territory in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge and surrounding areas. Elliott is already enjoying a steady stream of clients and plans to add two more crews in 2020 to meet the needs of the community and his growing business.

Elliot is no stranger to franchising. He currently owns 56 Great Clips hair salons throughout Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky. He's looking forward to having similar success in a new industry and the challenge of growing his Monster Tree Service franchise.

"I was looking for a new business that's internet-proof, has long-term sustainability, and is not a fad," said Elliott. "Monster Tree Service has those key qualities and more. I also like that I won't have to work nights or weekends — unless a customer has an emergency on their property."

Josh Skolnick, CEO and Founder of Monster Tree Service, is confident Elliott will be a tremendous asset to the Monster Tree Service franchise.

"Don is an ideal Monster Tree Service franchisee," says Skolnick. "He has a solid franchise business background and an incredible work ethic. He has a knack for understanding the needs of his community, and I am confident he will thrive as the newest member of the Monster family. We could not be more excited to have Don on our team."

Monster Tree Service is the only franchise tree company capitalizing on the under-served $17 billion tree service industry. Monster Tree Service has achieved consistent year-over-year, 5 percent growth since 2009, resulting in a $10+ million business. Because it's a high-upside opportunity, and a recession-proof business, Monster Tree Service expects to achieve $100 million in sales by 2021.

"Our goal is to be the go-to professionals for residential tree service in the Knoxville market," said Elliott. "The Monster Tree Service equipment has less impact on a client's property and allows us to provide an exceptional level of customer service. We're also excited to offer the community our wide array of services, including tree removal, tree trimming, storm damage clean-up and more."

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.

For more information about Monster Tree Service franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.monsterfranchising.com/.

To learn more about CEO Josh Skolnick's vision for Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.monsterfranchising.com/vision-story.

About Monster Tree Service 
Founded in 2008 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by Founder and CEO Josh Skolnick, Monster Tree Service is the nation's first and fastest-growing franchise brand serving the $21 billion tree care industry. Over the past decade, Skolnick has aggressively built Monster Tree Service into a thriving national franchise system, working day and night to build the company into a multi-million-dollar business with more than 62 franchise partners and 166 territories sold in 28 states.

With dozens of fantastic franchise partners doing great work in their respective communities, Monster Tree Service expects to exceed $35 million in systemwide revenue in 2019. Each Monster Tree Service franchised outlet offers full-scale tree pruning and removal services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, emergency services, plant health care, and various secondary services.

Monster Tree Service franchise owners possess high levels of business acumen and business-building skills that bring a rare level of professionalism to the tree care industry. Fully invested in this industry - both personally and professionally - Monster Tree Service owners provide wonderful opportunities to other professionals who have a shared vision of continuing to legitimize the tree care industry as a skilled trade. These industry professionals will have the tools, training, and respect to excel in providing unparalleled service to their clients and Make the World a More Beautiful Place, One Tree at a Time.

Monster Tree Service is committed to educating all customers on the natural conditions, diseases and infestations that impact the health of their plants/trees and treating all issues with an environmentally friendly, "Do Not Harm" approach. It's all part of the Monster Tree Service vision to partner with homeowners across the country to make their trees healthy, strong, and vital.

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.whymonster.com/.



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ARDMORE, OKLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Four Noble Research Institute laboratories recently participated in the My Green Lab sustainability certification program. Noble is the first research organization in Oklahoma to participate in the program.

My Green Lab's certification is the standard for laboratory sustainability best practices in the United States. Designed for individual laboratories, the certification program identifies energy-saving and water-saving measures, opportunities for waste reduction, and ways to minimize the use of hazardous chemicals.

Four Noble laboratories met the criteria to participate as part of Noble's pilot group. Each laboratory had one year to identify areas for improvement before completing a comprehensive online assessment. They were assessed in the following areas: electricity, lighting, cold storage, fume hoods and ventilation, water, inventory management, recycling waste reduction, hazardous waste, green chemistry, field work, and community.

Based on the assessment results, each laboratory received a certification achievement level: green, platinum, gold, silver or bronze. Noble's Functional Genomics Laboratory and Microbial Symbiology Laboratory reached the platinum level, the Molecular Plant Nutrition Laboratory reached the gold level, and the Molecular Plant Microbe Laboratory reached the silver level.

As a result of the program, Noble researchers continue to adopt new ways to reduce energy, water usage and waste, and other sustainability practices in the laboratories and surrounding areas. They also work with the other Noble laboratories to incorporate the same practices across campus.



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WESTMINSTER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) released details on its upcoming annual meeting, scheduled for March 2-5, 2020, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) will join WSSA for the event, which will be held near Maui's Ka'anapali Beach.

"We've planned a wide-ranging program that includes something for everyone," says Bill Curran, WSSA program chair and president-elect.

Corey Ransom, WSWS program chair and president-elect, says the event also offers the best of both worlds. "Attendees will have the opportunity to advance their understanding of important weed science issues, all while relaxing in a casual, Hawaiian setting," he said.

The opening session on the afternoon of March 2 will feature remarks from Dr. Sam Gon, senior scientist and cultural advisor for The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. He is a native of Hawaii with 40 years of experience in conservation and land management projects.

The meeting also will feature five symposia on subjects important to weed science:

1)    Genomics of Weedy and Invasive Species – 2025 and Beyond 
2)    The Ecological and Biodiversity Impact of Invasive Grass Species and Their Management 
3)    2020 Vision for Hawaiian Invasive Plant Management 
4)    The Role of Intelligent Machines in Weed Management 
5)    Toxicology and Weed Science (with a special emphasis on glyphosate)

There will be multiple breakout sessions throughout the week on topics that include invasive plants in natural areas, the genetics of herbicide resistance, the latest herbicide technology, and more. In addition, more than 275 oral and 235 poster presentations will be offered on the latest weed science research results.

A special March 5 workshop organized by a panel of distinguished herbicide resistance education experts will address "Building a Community to Battle the Wicked Problem of Herbicide Resistance."

New this year is a "Three-Minute Thesis Research Communication Competition" for WSSA and WSWS students. They will have the opportunity to explain their research and share their conclusions – all in a three-minute timeframe. The meeting will also feature a Women in Weed Science networking event.

Many other optional events will be available during the week, including a whale watching cruise and a tour of a seed corn operation. Further details are available online.

Upcoming Regional Meeting

In advance of the joint WSSA-WSWS annual meeting, the Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) will host its annual meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi from January 27-30, 2020. The program will include many updates on weed management research, as well as a special symposium on "The Collision Between Wildlife Management and Weed Science."

A preconference golf tournament to benefit the organization's endowment will be held on Sunday, January 26, while the popular SWSS Quiz Bowl for graduate students is scheduled for Tuesday evening, January 28. A mixer, a graduate student awards reception and a Women in Weed Science networking event will take place on Wednesday evening, January 29.

Further details are posted online.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

Media Contact:    

Lee Van Wychen 
Executive Director of Science Policy 
National & Regional Weed Science Societies 
Lee.VanWychen@wssa.net 
202-746-4686 



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VANCOUVER (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

Specialty Technical Publishers announces the publication of Environmental Site Assessment: All Appropriate Enquiries.

Potential liability associated with contaminated property has been a matter of utmost concern to parties involved in real estate transactions since 1980 when federal legislation known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or "Superfund" came into effect. CERCLA introduced punitive legislation making "responsible parties" liable for cleanup costs—unless they qualified for certain liability protections by conducting "all appropriate inquiries" prior to a property transaction. . As a result, formal environmental site assessments have become a critical component of the transaction process.

Environmental site assessments are commonly used at operating facilities, abandoned lands, and Brownfield sites to determine property conditions for continued use and reuse.

This new STP publication is adapted from Site Auditing: Environmental Site Assessment of Property.

Environmental Site Assessment: All Appropriate Inquiries provides an audit checklist for conducting all appropriate inquiries (AAI) to qualify for landowner liability protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or "Superfund." These protections include: 

    Innocent landowner defense

    Bona fide prospective purchaser liability protection

    Contiguous property owner liability protection

The AAI process must also be followed by anyone conducting site characterization and assessment under a Superfund grant.

The checklist covers the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) rule for conducting AAI, as codified under 40 CFR 312, and also incorporates certain criteria from the EPA-recognized standard ASTM E1527-13.

This guide uses STP's standard audit checklist format, with a single module including the following:

    Introduction, providing a discussion of the applicability of the guide, an overview of how it addresses the regulatory requirements for conducting AAI, and key definitions for terms used in the checklist.

    Rulebook, providing audit criteria based on EPA requirements under specific sections of 40 CFR 312, with detailed Guide Notes to help users assess conformance with the criteria. The rulebook sections cover the different aspects of AAI, as follows:

    All Appropriate Inquiries – General

    Inquiry by an Environmental Professional (EP)

    Interviews with Owners, Operators, and Occupants

    Reviews of Historical Sources of Information

    Searches for Recorded Environmental Cleanup Liens

    Reviews of Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Government Records

    Visual Inspections of the Facility and of Adjoining Properties

    Specialized Knowledge or Experience

    Relationship of the Purchase Price to the Value of the Property, If the Property Was Not Contaminated

    Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information

    Degree of Obviousness of the Presence or Likely Presence of Contamination

    Disclosure Requirements (Release Notification)

    Scoresheet, allowing quick recording of the organization's compliance status.

Environmental Site Assessment: All Appropriate Inquiries is a valuable resource for those conducting site assessments to ascertain the environmental conditions of property for any regulatory or business purpose.

Gail Ankiewicz, President: 
"The Environmental Site Assessment is a comprehensive audit checklist for conducting all appropriate inquiries to qualify for landowner liability protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or "Superfund." It provides landowner defense, prospective purchaser liability protection and property owner liability protection for our clients."

About Specialty Technical Publishers 
www,stpub.com [Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) __title__ Specialty Technical Publishers] produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier's Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.



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STATE COLLEGE, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 23, 2020

INDIGO Biosciences, the recognized industry leader in nuclear receptor research, has announced the addition of four zebrafish assays to its portfolio. These additions both expand INDIGO's robust portfolio of in vitro animal model assay systems and offer a first-in-class zebrafish model – an animal model previously only available as a live-model system.

"The addition of zebrafish assays to INDIGO's portfolio gives discovery scientists the ability to make key determinations on the correct animal model for their research with an ortholog that was not previously available before entering animal trials. We are dedicated to expanding the offerings available to our customers, ensuring that researchers can be confident that they are ready to take the next step in development," says Dr. Jack Vanden Heuvel, Chief Scientific Officer of INDIGO.

Zebrafish are becoming an increasingly popular model system for environmental toxicology, developmental, and biological research as their easy maintenance, high reproduction rate, and transparent appearance makes them highly versatile. In addition, since most compounds can easily penetrate the skin of the zebrafish, drug and toxicological screenings are able to be performed simply by adding these test compounds to their water. For researchers looking at nuclear receptor activity, zebrafish provide an attractive model as nearly all of the 48 human nuclear receptors are also present in the animal model.

In vitro assays, such as those offered by INDIGO, allow researchers to determine the correct animal models before entering trials, by providing important early indications of that compound's potential for downstream concerns. With animal studies required by the FDA, selecting the animal model that provides the most representative human-surrogate is critical to assessing a potential drug's likelihood or unwanted effects. Cell-based assay models are crucial to help make this determination prior to entering ADMET studies.

The four new zebrafish nuclear receptor assays available from INDIGO include the Androgen Receptor (AR), Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERA), Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARG), and Thyroid Receptor Beta (TRB). Each is available both as a screening service or as an all-inclusive assay kit, which includes: optimized media for use during cell culture and in preparation of test compound treatments, reference agonists, luciferase detection reagents, and an assay plate.

About INDIGO Biosciences, Inc. 
INDIGO Biosciences, Inc. is a leading provider of nuclear receptor and in vitro toxicology solutions that accelerate scientific decision-making. INDIGO supplements the world's largest portfolio of nuclear receptor kits and services and in vitro toxicology solutions with greater results readability, reproducibility, and faster turnaround times. Our solutions, plus supportive team and reliable science and platforms aim to reduce the time, cost, and risk associated with the discovery process. Learn more at http://www.indigobiosciences.com.



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ST. LOUIS, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) is pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Staley's promotion to vice president and general manager, Metals Division. In his new role, Staley joins the company's executive team and continues to oversee recycling operations for Doe Run's lead recycling facility in Boss, Missouri, and refinery in Herculaneum, Missouri.

"We are pleased to welcome Anthony to our executive team," said Jerry Pyatt, Doe Run president and CEO. "Anthony has demonstrated strong leadership skills and operational acumen that are important to achieving our operational, safety and environmental goals."

Staley joined Doe Run in 2017 as general manager of the company's Metals Division. The majority of Staley's role has been management of the Resource Recycling operation, one of the world's largest single-site lead battery recycling facilities, bringing a deep knowledge of metallurgy and sound business and operational improvements to the operation. He also oversees the company's refinery in Herculaneum, where metal alloying and casting takes place.

Staley has more than 20 years of experience in operations and management at large-scale mining and metal production facilities across the globe. He holds a doctorate in metallurgy and materials engineering, master's degree in business and economics, and bachelor's degree in chemical and petroleum-refining engineering.

Doe Run's Metals Division includes more than 300 employees, most of whom support the recycling of lead-based materials at Resource Recycling. The facility serves metals customers and the battery manufacturing industry by keeping lead batteries out of landfills and putting valuable lead metal back to work. Resource Recycling annually recycles approximately 11.5 million lead batteries and other lead bearing material. The lead recycling plant also handles lead bullets and shot, lead-based paint chips, metallic lead scrap, and lead-bearing residues.

About The Doe Run Company 
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri, and mines from one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.doerun.com



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KENNESAW, GA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

Following the successful launch of the new GA3 Adhesive System at Greenbuild 2019, Chemique Adhesives unveils an innovative range of synthetic turf adhesives, called Turftak. These new artificial turf adhesives aim to bring installers into the new decade by increasing efficiencies across the turf install process, reducing wasted adhesive, and doing so in a more environmentally friendly manor.

The newly launched turftak range of adhesives, are solvent-free in nature meaning they produce zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs for short) and are equally safe to use both outdoors, and in more sensitive environments such as indoor arenas.

"As a proud member of the Synthetic Turf Council, Chemique has provided turf installers with performance-grade adhesives for a number of years. With the new range of Turftak products, we are setting out to enhance and simplify the installation process. The new Turftak adhesive range delivers on the proven results we are known for while vastly improving the installation process with environmentally safe, low-waste solutions," said Mark Waring, Vice President of Chemique Adhesives USA. "Across the range you will see benefits like high initial tack, permanently bonds that retain flexibility, incredible shock absorption and fast setting times that work in a variety of environments. The range is perfect for synthetic turf installations from smaller residential, to larger commercial and professional applications."

There are three new products within the adhesive range and a new application unit that increases install efficiency by up to 60 percent. Turftak 1 is an easy to use single-component polyurethane adhesive that requires no mixing, sets fast, and is extremely resistant to moisture and shock. Similarly, a two-component formula, dubbed Turftak2, promotes complete control over the bonding process eliminating pesky environmental factors such as heat and humidity-a common problem in the industry. Rounding out the range is Turftak-SMP, a single-component moisture cure adhesive that is UV-stable, can bond to wet surfaces, and can be used with Chemique's revolutionary new GA3 Applicator to provide an incredibly clean, efficient, low-waste solution to bonding synthetic turf.

About Chemique

Chemique Adhesives, Inc., is a pioneer in the development of solvent-free polyurethane, water- based adhesives and adhesive application equipment. It has fast become the first-choice supplier for a diverse range of industries requiring specialist products.

Working closely with customers and clients, Chemique's experienced chemists and engineers provide new and innovative solutions to their adhesive and adhesive application needs. With a wide array of products Chemique can offer its solutions to a diverse range of industries, including transportation, foam conversion, raised access flooring, architectural panels, portable buildings, furniture and many others.

With operations across North America and Europe, Chemique specializes in the development of custom bonding solutions for customers worldwide.

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IPSWICH, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is soliciting grant applications to give libraries the opportunity to "go green" by funding solar installations through the 2020 EBSCO Solar grant program. As part of the EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making three $100,000 grants available to applicants from libraries around the world.

The grants will allow winning libraries to reduce their utilities expenses by installing a solar array at their institution. After seeing the benefits on its own campus, EBSCO introduced the EBSCO Solar grant program so libraries interested in adding their own solar arrays can do so. Since 2016, EBSCO Solar has given libraries nearly a million dollars in grant money.

In 2019, EBSCO received submissions from 18 countries. Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; New Port Richey Public Library, New Port Richey, Florida; and Hedgesville Public Library, Hedgesville, West Virginia were each awarded $100,000 last year. These libraries are expected to install their arrays in 2020.

EBSCO Information Services President Tim Collins says institutions benefit from reducing their carbon footprint in ways beyond saving money. "EBSCO prides itself on being an example of how sustainable resources can be developed at a corporate level. We are excited to promote this initiative and offer solar grants to libraries so we can invest in communities looking to offer alternative energy resources. The EBSCO Solar grant empowers institutions to go green and educate their communities on the benefits of adopting solar resources."

Interested libraries are encouraged to submit questions until February 28th. Submissions are due by May 1st, and the winner will be announced on June 26th, 2020, both online and at the ALA-Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. More information is available on the EBSCO Solar webpage at http://www.ebsco.com/solar, including the timeline, where to submit questions, a link to the submission form and FAQs.

About EBSCO Information Services 
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 900,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: http://www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since 1944.

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For more information, please contact: 
Kathleen McEvoy 
Vice President of Communications 
(800) 653-2726 ext. 2594 
kmcevoy@ebsco.com



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ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

In continuing recognition of the vital link between biodiversity and healthy communities, L'Agence Française de Développement (the French Development Agency) and the European Union are reinvesting in the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). CEPF announced today new contributions totaling 27 million euros (nearly US$30 million), with L'Agence Française de Développement providing 14 million euros (US$15.5 million), and the European Union contributing 13 million euros (US$14.4 million) to support CEPF's activities.

The funds will be used for grants that empower locally led conservation of biodiversity hotspots—Earth's most biologically rich yet threatened terrestrial areas, which provide essential services such as fresh water, food, clean air, carbon storage that limits climate change, and more.

L'Agence Française de Développement and the European Union are two of CEPF's six global donors, working with Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank to support CEPF's mission. L'Agence Française de Développement joined CEPF in 2006, and the European Union first became a donor in 2012. The additional funds bring total contributions to CEPF from L'Agence Française de Développement to 39.7 million euros (nearly US$50 million), and from the European Union, 30.1 million euros (US$35 million). Contributions and pledged contributions to CEPF from all donors now total more than US$364 million.

Founded in 2000, CEPF has awarded more than US$244 million in grants to more than 2,400 civil society entities—nongovernmental organizations, community and indigenous peoples groups, universities and private enterprises—in 98 countries with developing or transitioning economies. Results include the establishment of more than 15 million hectares of formally protected ecosystems and improved management of more than 45 million hectares, and benefits to more than 3,100 communities and over 1,250 IUCN Red List species.

"Halting the loss of biodiversity and protecting ecosystems are crucial objectives that support all the basic services humanity needs," said Gilles Kleitz, Director of the Department of Ecological Transitions and Natural Resources, L'Agence Française de Développement. "Efforts in this direction must be intensified, especially since species-rich ecosystems are powerful tools in the prevention of, and adaptation to, climate change. We urge other donors to do more to conserve the world's biological diversity, which is a necessary part of the equation if our planet is to withstand the stresses of climate change and the demands of supporting a population of 7.8 billion people and growing."

A recent U.N.-backed report on global biodiversity found that up to 1 million species are threatened with extinction, many within decades. According to the report, issued by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), land degradation has reduced the productivity of 23% of the global land surface, and up to US$577 billion in annual global crops are at risk from pollinator loss. Additionally, 100-300 million people are at increased risk of floods and hurricanes because of loss of coastal habitats and protection.

In October 2020, the signatories to the U.N.'s Convention on Biological Diversity will meet in China to discuss the urgent need for more action on biodiversity conservation, and to set new global targets. This meeting and other events set for this year have many in the environmental community referring to 2020 as the "biodiversity super year."

"We are facing an ecological emergency, and the risks of nature loss for humanity are alarming. However, it is possible to halt and reverse this trend," said Chantal Marijnissen, Head of Unit, Environment, Natural Resources and Water at the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development.

"CEPF has a proven model that supports local stakeholders to conserve some of the world's most biologically diverse ecosystems. In return, these ecosystems provide vital services, including fresh water, food, medicines, clean air, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and protection from extreme weather. Keeping these ecosystems healthy promotes sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities," said Marijnissen.

Together with its member states, the European Union is the world's biggest financial donor for biodiversity conservation. A 2015 opinion poll found that at least three quarters of Europeans think there are serious threats to animals, plants and ecosystems at a national, European and global level, and more than half think they will be personally affected by biodiversity loss.

"We thank L'Agence Française de Développement and the European Union for their continued support, and their leadership on global biodiversity conservation," said CEPF Executive Director Olivier Langrand. "They, and our other donors, recognize the urgency of bolstering species populations and biologically rich ecosystems as we map out a sustainable future. And we thank our grantees as well—people in the biodiversity hotspots who are bravely taking the lead in protecting their nature and their communities."

Photograph available for download here.

Contact: Julie Shaw, jshaw@cepf.net +1 571.228.0860

About the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund 
Biodiversity is fundamental to a healthy planet and thriving communities, but the world's species are under extreme threat. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) fills a unique, strategic role in addressing the extinction crisis by mobilizing and empowering civil society—nongovernmental organizations, communities, indigenous peoples, universities and more—to protect the world's biodiversity hotspots. Learn more at http://www.cepf.net, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.



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GAITHERSBURG, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 24, 2020

The Trump Administration has finalized new policy that fundamentally weakens Clean Water Act protections for drinking water, streams, and wetlands nationwide. Small streams and wetlands across America are now directly in the crosshairs of polluters.

"Stripping away Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands runs counter to science, the law, and common sense," says Jared Mott, Conservation Director for the Izaak Walton League. "With its focus on one arbitrary criteria – continuous flow of water – rather than protecting water quality, the administration is jeopardizing public health and the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy."

The Clean Water Act was passed to improve and protect water quality by limiting pollution discharges into the nation's streams, rivers, and other waterbodies and to stem the dramatic loss of wetlands by regulating when they could be drained or filled. Beginning in the 1970s, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations relied on science-based standards to identify the specific types of waterbodies protected by the law. The overwhelming body of science proves that water quality in rivers and lakes, for example, is directly affected by waters that directly and indirectly flow into them. Because the purpose of the Clean Water Act is to improve and restore water quality nationwide, EPA regulations protected streams that flow periodically because pollution dumped into these streams adversely affects the health of larger waters.

The policy finalized by the administration today stands the Clean Water Act on its head. It repeals the science-based definition of "waters of the United States" and replaces it with an arbitrary definition based on how frequently a stream has water flowing in it during the year. Under this policy, a stream that flows for a few months due to melting snow would be included in the definition, but a stream that flows after it rains or following a snowstorm would be excluded. Both flow periodically and both can carry pollution to other waters and affect water quality downstream, which demonstrates how blatantly arbitrary the new policy is.

Removing protections for streams across America will adversely affect public health. According the EPA's own analysis, about 117 million Americans – more than one-third of the total U.S. population – get some or all of their drinking water from public drinking water systems that are supplied, at least in part, by the very streams that are now at risk of pollution.

Protection for up to 20 million acres of wetlands will also be removed based on the administration's arbitrary approach, which requires a wetland to have a continuous surface water connection to a lake or river to be protected by the Clean Water Act. Because wetlands are so vital for water quality – filtering pollution as water moves across the landscape – and provide crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, most wetlands were historically protected by the Clean Water Act and EPA regulations. In a potentially devastating blow to sportsmen and birders, the new policy would guarantee that prairie potholes and other isolated wetlands essential for waterfowl and other water birds would not be protected by the Clean Water Act. Even under the more protective definition that was repealed today, over 74,000 acres of prairie potholes were lost between 1997 and 2009, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under the new, arbitrary definition, the pace of wetland drainage is certain to increase.

The Trump Administration suggests that this new regulation will not lead to increased pollution because state laws provide duplicative protection for all of the waters once protected by the Clean Water Act. This is blatantly false. Americans cannot depend on state laws to protect the waters left vulnerable by this action because most state laws do not offer the same level of protection. According to EPA's own analysis used to justify the new definition, protections for streams, wetlands, and other waters will be weakened in 32 states because state protections are not as strong as federal protections had been.

Moreover, 7 states prohibit their state laws from being more stringent than the federal Clean Water Act. Therefore, because certain types of streams are now explicitly excluded from protection under federal law, they are likewise excluded from protection under these state laws. To replace the lost federal protections, these states would have to enact new laws to specifically apply water pollution or wetland drainage provisions to the waters no longer covered by the Clean Water Act.

"Nearly 50 years after passage of the Clean Water Act, we see the signs of water pollution all around us, from algal blooms in the Great Lakes to red tides in the Gulf of Mexico," says Scott Kovarovics, Executive Director of the Izaak Walton League. "We know that pollution doesn't just start in the biggest rivers – it starts in the smallest streams, too. Today, the administration retreated from the nation's fight for clean water, jeopardizing our drinking water, fish and wildlife, and outdoor recreation economy."

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Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League of America protects America's outdoors through education, community-based conservation, promoting outdoor recreation.

Contact: Jared Mott, Conservation Director 
Izaak Walton League of America 
703-655-4784 / jmott@iwla.org



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