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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 25, 2020

With unique splashes of color reminiscent of a galaxy, Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation', an interesting new variety of the hardy monstera plant, was chosen as Favorite New Foliage Plant at the 2020 Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Grown by Costa Farms of Miami, Florida, the award for 'Thai Constellation' marks the fifth year the company has taken home the prize for Favorite New Foliage Plant.

"It's no coincidence that Costa Farms has won this award for the 5th consecutive year," said Darryl Cheng, creator of House Plant Journal, author of 'The New Plant Parent.' "They lead the industry by introducing top quality plants of rare and exotic varieties and making them accessible to all plant lovers."

This exciting new variant of the very loved monstera deliciosa has found a strong following on social media. It's large, glossy cut leaves with small splashes of creamy white color make it a truly gorgeous addition to any plant collection. As the plant ages, the leaves take on a different structure, which is how Monsteras earned the nickname "swiss cheese plant." Monsteras are so popular they even have their own hashtag #monsteramonday.

"A plant like this is ideal for those consumers looking for dramatic and showy foliage," said Mike Rimland, Plant Hunter at Costa Farms. "Its eye-catching leaves have a cosmic-like draw to them."

'Thai Constellation' can be grown just about anywhere indoors. It can tolerate low light, but grows faster and becomes more dramatic in a bright spot. In most areas, it can take some direct sun on its leaves when grown in the house. The plant is somewhat drought tolerant, so you don't need to worry about keeping up with the watering all the time. Water it regularly, just enough to keep the soil from drying out.

"The monstera trend has expanded beyond the plant industry and into fashion and retail," said Rimland. "Plants that have variegated foliage are particularly trendy, and we expect to see a lot of interest in 'Thai Constellation' because of its good looks and easy care requirements."

About Costa Farms 
Costa Farms is the largest producer of ornamental plants in the world. The company stretches over 5,200 acres and employs 5,000 people. Along with thriving indoor and bedding plant divisions, Costa Farms operates retail merchandising and young-plant production divisions as part of its infrastructure, with operations domestically in Florida and North and South Carolina, and abroad in the Dominican Republic and Far East.



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PARIS (PRWEB) JANUARY 26, 2020

Cities in France, the United States of America, and Switzerland will be displaying his work which is an epitome of perfect painted photography. His campaign highlights a matter of high importance, the endangered fragile ecosystem.

His I'm Not a Trophy campaign will be exhibited in his birth town, Paris at La Hune Galerie in Paris. The spots in the United States of America where his work will be at display includes Sagamore Hotel in Miami Beach, Markowicz Fine art in Dallas, Space SBH Gallery in Saint Barthélemy and New York, Denis Bloch Gallery in Beverly Hills. In Switzerland, his work can be viewed at Bel Air galleries in Gstaad and Crans Montana.

The work that will be displayed is very close to his heart. The campaign he carried out was in support of animal rights, and that is why his work is expected to attract animal lovers and animal rights activists in masses. Various animal species are endangered around the world and some are at the brink of extinction. It is important to educate the world about the cause as only joint efforts can lead to creating a safe environment for these animals.

The highlight of his campaign are endangered species, mainly in Africa and India. Elephants, rhinoceros, gorillas, lions, giraffes, and cheetahs in Africa are endangered species. Several tribes are living a life dependent on these endangered animals. Arno Elias' is an awareness campaign about how these animals are moving closer to extinction and how these drastic changes can adversely affect the lives of these tribes. Other than these African endangered species, this campaign also puts light on the last of wild tigers in India.

Cara Delevingne, an English model and actress, served as an ambassador for Arno Elias' campaign "I'm Not a Trophy." She firmly believes that joint efforts can slow down and eventually prevent precious animal species from vanishing from the face of the earth.

Arno Elias – A Man with Eyes to See the Unseen

Arno Elias, a renowned songwriter, producer, and a wildlife artist, is stirred hype all around the world with his meaningful "I'm Not a Trophy" campaign. Born in Paris, Arno is famous for his work Buddha-Bar music which received appreciation from every corner of the world. He is a super-talented individual that has the ability to highlight various concerning issues and spread awareness about them through his songs and nonpareil painted photography!

To know more about Arno Elias' exclusive campaign, visit http://www.arnoelias.com!



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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition will bring more than 7,000 tropical butterflies to West Michigan beginning March 1. Butterflies Are Blooming is the spring's most anticipated exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation.

This year's exhibition highlights Nathaniel Ward and the invention of the Wardian Case. In 1827, Ward accidentally invented terrariums while studying caterpillars and moths by placing them in jars. He noticed that plants were flourishing in these sealed jars and discovered that plants and insects better survived the harsh conditions in London, a city known for heavy pollution at the time, if they were enclosed in sealed containers. This discovery led to horticulturists being able to transport items around the globe and these early "fern cases" paved the way for modern terrariums, greenhouses and conservatories.

Approximately 60 colorful species of butterflies and moths journey from butterfly-rich regions of Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Philippines and Kenya to fly freely in the five-story tall, 15,000 square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. At 85 degrees and 70 percent humidity, this balmy environment mimics the tropical regions that the butterflies call home. A rich carpet of ferns punctuated by bright fuchsia and mango colored blooms and lime green foliage creates an irresistible buffet in both sunlight and shade for nectaring butterflies. Plants that are flowering during the exhibition include pentas, orange plume flower, blue porterweed, jatropha, as well as Queen's Wreath and Bleeding Heart Vines.

Species of butterflies expected to arrive include the blue common morpho, whose iridescence impresses in flight, as well as brushfoot varieties such as the Clearwing, Lacewing and Zebra Mosaic. Likewise, the longwings captivate with distinctive wing patterns as seen on the Small Blue Grecian, Doris, Postman and Tiger butterflies. Gliders like the Emperor, Ruby-Spotted and Orchard Swallowtails will also add to the diverse assortment.

More than 1,000 pupae arrive at Meijer Gardens weekly from around the world. Guests can watch as delicate chrysalides and cocoons are placed in the Observation Station, where these unique and fascinating creatures then transform and spread their wings for the first time.

The Caterpillar Room, located within the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse, features monarch caterpillars. Here guests will have the opportunity to learn more about how plants, butterflies and moths live in and under glass. Caterpillars hungrily feed on milkweed host plants mixed in with the flowering spring plantings and ferns that encompass the perimeter of the Seasonal Display Greenhouse. A docent will be present to help guide guests and enhance the experience. A new Wardian case will be located in the adjacent Earl and Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor.

This much-loved exhibition attracts 185,000 visitors from all over the world each year.

Exhibition Activities 

"Who Am I?" A Butterfly Ballet

Saturday, February 29, 10 am and 12:30 pm 
Sunday, March 1, 12 pm and 2:30 pm 
Fee: $5 members/$8 non-members; Free for ages 2 years and younger. Regular fees apply for general admission to Meijer Gardens. 
Choreographed by Attila Mosolygo, performed by members of the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company and narrated by Errol Shewman. 
Developed in collaboration with Grand Rapids Ballet, this unique performance highlights characteristics of butterflies through dance. Don't miss this thoroughly delightful butterfly ballet. Told through the eyes of a newly emerged butterfly, the story will captivate young and old alike. With colorful costumes, spectacular music and exquisite choreography, this enchanting performance will provide a unique and memorable experience. Participate in interactive dance activities before the performance and take advantage of photo-ops on stage with the dancers afterward. Register online at MeijerGardens.org or call 616-975-3184. Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet is generously sponsored in part by Karl & Patti Betz and Jesse & Gia Budrick. 
An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided for the 10 am performance on February 29. Reservations for this service are required. To reserve your space, call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147, or email classes@meijergardens.org by February 24. 

Scout Event – Butterflies and Ballet

Saturday, February 29 
This special event provides a unique and memorable way to experience and learn about butterflies. Troops will attend a performance of Who Am I? A Butterfly Ballet, presented by the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company which includes colorful costumes, spectacular music, and exquisite choreography. Scouts will also create a special butterfly-related art project and visit the butterflies in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. An optional fun patch will be available for purchase in the gift shop. Visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar/scout-day-butterflies for more information or to register. 

Outdoor Children's Activities

Sunday, March 1-Thursday, April 30, daylight hours only 
Lena Meijer Children's Garden 
Included with admission 
Once you have observed caterpillars in the Seasonal Display Greenhouse and butterflies in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, come out to the Children's Garden for engaging outdoor educational events. Fly like a butterfly, wrap up like a chrysalis, curl up like a caterpillar, or crawl out of an egg using life cycle costumes and your imagination. Perform your own butterfly-themed puppet show or read about moths and butterflies in the Log Cabin. Search for butterfly and moth life cycle stages in a special Treehouse Village hunt. Ring the bell after successfully navigating through the Butterfly Maze. Become a butterfly in the Monarch's Migration game. Enjoy a springtime puppet show or story-time; days and times vary. There is something for all ages! Activities vary daily; check the Information Center for activities and times. 

Tuesday Night Lights

Included with admission 
Bring your flashlight on Tuesday nights until 9 pm to search for butterflies and see the nightlife in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The exhibition is made possible by the DTE Energy Foundation, Howard Miller Company, Foremost Graphics Group, the Meijer Foundation, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Media sponsors are Star 105.7 FM and Blue Lake Public Radio.

High-resolution images available for download here.

Extended Spring Break Hours: 
Enjoy extended hours during Spring Break. Monday – Friday, April 6-10, 9 am – 9 pm.

Volunteers: 
Wanted. Needed. Appreciated. Various jobs and shifts. Contact Valerie Maciejewski at vmaciejewski@meijergardens.org or 616-974-5221.

Membership: 
Members of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park enjoy unique members-only events and exhibition openings, valuable discounts, and reciprocal benefits to more than 300 other gardens nationwide. Meijer Gardens is open early the first full weekend of each month on Saturdays from 8 am – 9 am and Sundays from 9 am – 11 am exclusively for members.

About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 
One of the world's most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park served 670,000 visitors in 2019 and was recently listed in the top 30 most visited museums in the United States by The Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 158-acre main campus features Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest interactive children's gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois, Ai Weiwei and Jaume Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with exhibitions by Ai Weiwei, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, Mark di Suvero, Jonathan Borofsky, Alexander Calder, Jim Dine and others. In June 2015, the eight–acre Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park opened. Created by renowned designer Hoichi Kurisu, the garden features sculpture by Anish Kapoor, Jenny Holzer, David Nash, George Rickey, Masayuki Koorida, Zhang Huan and Guiseppe Penone.

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DUBLIN, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

LSP Technologies Inc. has added even more speed to its rapid deployment of custom laser peening equipment, thanks to an expanded team of laser and optics experts. Together, team members are pioneering new designs for delivering laser peening to hard-to-reach parts, including some involved in the maintenance of nuclear power plants and aircraft.

"Adding expertise in optical design was an essential piece in enhancing the organization and providing more innovation to our customers at speed," said Mark Bloomberg, LSP Technologies Vice President of Engineering. "Today, we can come up with an optical design and integrate it into mechanical and controls systems in a very short cycle," Bloomberg said.

"We can design systems in the analytical space that then translate into the test space, and our tests very closely match our analytical models. That shortens our iteration cycles that are necessary to converge on a highly robust and reliable design for custom laser peening equipment," Bloomberg said.

The optics team, working with other engineers and product developers at LSP Technologies, are successfully addressing customer applications requiring: 

Laser peening for smaller and more complex components

Laser peening in tight spaces and hazardous environments

Higher precision and speed for mission-critical parts

Laser beam delivery via custom tools, articulated arms and fiber optics

"Our challenge may be a part geometry where we have to reach a difficult spot. We may have a constraint on the part that requires some unique optical, mechanical, or controls features. And we are meeting those challenges and so many more by continuously building on our experience in the optical space," Bloomberg said.

The foundational optics expertise at LSP Technologies began with company founder Dr. Jeff Dulaney, President and CEO, and a pioneer in laser peening technology. Dr. David Sokol, who joined LSP Technologies almost immediately after its founding 25 years ago, has deep laser and optical experience, too, and both developed many LSPT patents and research papers.

Then, in early 2019, LSPT added two doctoral graduates from The Ohio State University to the optics staff – optical engineers Timothy Gorman and Dietrich Kiesewetter – and the company asked Bloomberg to lead the expanded optics team to support projects for aerospace, nuclear power, and composite adhesives.

The other members of the optic team are two laser systems and applications engineers, Jay Eastman and Dillon de Medeiros, who implement a wide range of experiments and custom designs, including work on Laser Bond Inspection.

In their OSU graduate training, Gorman and Kiesewetter both specialized in attosecond physics (that is working at a scale of 10 to the negative 18th power seconds), running experiments with lasers generating femtosecond (10 to the negative 15th power seconds) laser beams to track the physical motion of electrons and other particles within extremely small time slices.

"The tools we used to track atoms and subatomic particles in our day-to-day work involved laser technology, including fabricating some 'homemade' lasers and fixing them when they broke," said Dr. Kiesewetter. "Our goal was to find new ways of describing different processes involving atoms and molecules – for example, how electrons move. The attosecond lasers – pulsing on and off in very short 'pulse width' durations – act as a sort of strobe light showing us snap shots of how small particles behave," he said.

LSPT lasers work quickly, but the Procudo Laser Peening System has a longer pulse width, adjustable between 8 and 24 nanoseconds, which powers effective laser peening applications. Still, laser and optic principles transferred from the OSU lab to LSP Technologies.

"We studied laser-matter interactions, and that's exactly what we do here," Gorman said.

The focus of that work at LSP Technologies is to balance the power of laser peening with the capability of optical lenses, mirrors, and fiber optics to help deliver laser power to metal.

For example, a key requirement is that lenses focus the laser light without reflecting it backwards.

"We'll be trying new ways to apply anti-reflective (AR) coatings on our optics," Gorman said. "As we push the envelope to higher power levels, we may use a process that applies nano patterns to the optics."

"Sometimes called a "moth-eye" microstructurepattern because it multiplies the image into thousands of nano fragments, these nano-shapes serve as anti-reflective surfaces that eliminate the need for AR film. "Moth-eye patterns could provide elegant gains, because they will allow us to put more of the laser energy through," Gorman said.

"By understanding this kind of technology behind lasers, lenses and mirrors, LSP Technologies is addressing a wide range of customer applications with more speed and accuracy," Bloomberg said.

"We're overcoming so many challenges, like putting laser energy into the face of fiber optics to provide flexible direction of the laser beam to hard-to-reach components," he said. "We are pioneering that work at power levels no one in the industry and no one in the world is doing."



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OMAHA, NEB. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, has expanded into Nebraska. 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 Bill Wardell has purchased the rights to the Monster Tree Service Territory of Omaha, covering the Omaha Metro area and surrounding areas. After a 25-year career in project and contract management, Wardell is utilizing his skills and applying his experience to his business.

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

"Bill is a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service franchise opportunity," says Skolnick. "He has a good head for business and a great understanding of the needs of his community. I am confident he will thrive as the newest member of the Monster family. We are glad to have him 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 grew up in a small town north of Omaha and am excited to see how my business will benefit property owners in this area," said Wardell. "We are happy to offer our wide array of services, including tree takedowns/removals, tree pruning, and stump grinding."

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 https://www.whymonster.com/.



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STEVENSVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

As heavy duty over-the-road vehicles increasingly go green -- featuring hybrid, electric, CNG, and hydrogen engines -- a new industry overview has found that facilities maintaining these large vehicles are also turning to the latest eco-friendly equipment to keep pace.

The findings, released by heavy duty hydraulic bus lift and truck lift leader Stertil-Koni, illustrate how modern vehicle service shops are expanding their commitment to environmental stewardship.

"One prominent example," according to Dr. Jean DellAmore, President of Stertil-Koni USA, Inc. "is the EARTHLIFT, recognized as the industry's first 'green' Mobile Column Lift. EARTHLIFT columns are made from components that are 98 percent recyclable, use bio-degradable oil, feature marine batteries that are 100 percent recyclable and come standard with a touch-screen control console providing real-time lift information for the busy technician on the shop floor."

What's more, this portable lift features advanced technology to increase battery life and minimize facility downtime. Here's how it works: EARTHLIFT has an Active Energy Retrieval System (AERS) that harnesses the energy from the lifting process and returns it to the very batteries which power the lift.

Capturing and utilizing this gravitational energy allows the EARTHLIFT to deliver up to 50 percent more lifting cycles at maximum load on a single charge.

Added DellAmore, "AERS reduces energy consumption and increases shop productivity, as lifts can be in operation longer, boosting the number of vehicles serviced."

EARTHLIFT capacities range from 18,500 lbs. to 22,000 lbs. per column, hence a typical set of four can lift anywhere from 74,000 lbs. up to 88,000 lbs.

For additional safety, EARTHLIFT comes with the coveted Gold Label designation from the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), which certifies that vehicle lifts are third-party tested and proven to meet the stringent safety and performance requirements outlined in the safety standard ANSI/ALI ALCTV (current edition).

Concluded Dr. DellAmore, "For maintenance facilities, the pressure to 'go green' extends beyond government mandates. There are also economic and efficiency benefits. That's why facility managers are demanding products and services for their shops that reflect an eco-centric approach."

About Stertil-Koni 
Stertil-Koni is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni's breadth of products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes portable lifts such as Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company's innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and Streator, IL.

Contact: Paul Feldman, Paul.Feldman@Stertil-Koni.com, 800-336-6637



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

DuPont Sorona faux fur was awarded the ISPO Textrend "Best Product" in the Accelerated Eco category for the Fall/Winter 2021/22 season. As the apparel industry is increasingly pivoting away from the use of animal fur, this innovative product provides a thoughtful solution to fur with a luxurious, premium look and feel that designers can incorporate into their garments. Renee Henze, DuPont Biomaterials Global Marketing Director, and Hao Ding, DuPont Sorona Brand Channel Manager for EMEA, were on-site at ISPO Munich to accept the award on Jan. 26, 2020.

Sorona faux fur is made with 70 to 100 percent bio-based Sorona polymer fibers, creating one of the first commercially available faux furs using plant-based ingredients. Current styles vary from classic mink to plush teddy-style fur, providing limitless solutions for fashion apparel – such as the inside lining of a jacket, or the trim on a collar – as well as footwear and accessories – including fur-lined shoes, earmuffs and more. The faux fur pushes the boundaries of sustainability in fashion, while providing consumers with an ethical option that is also better for the planet.

"Customers don't have to sacrifice form for function with Sorona faux fur," said Henze. "Within the fashion industry, brands and several high-end designers are making commitments to abstain from the use of animal fur in their collections. Research indicates that the faux fur market is expected to grow 19 percent worldwide by 2023. We're proud to accept this award recognizing the quality and versatility of a faux fur made with renewable plant-based ingredients."

New Sorona faux fur is a long-lasting and luxurious fur alternative with an array of performance attributes including warmth, design flexibility and dyeability. With exceptional softness and uncompromising durability, this natural feeling alternative to fur will not break down over time due to heat or UV rays. 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.

If you missed the Sorona faux fur at ISPO Munich, it will on display at ISPO Beijing on Feb. 12-15, 2020 in the Textrends display area.

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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You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. A detailed discussion of some of the significant risks and uncertainties which may cause results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled "Risk Factors" (Part II, Item 1A) of DuPont's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 and its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, 10-K and Form 8-K.

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

It's been a wonderful start to Star Refrigeration's 50th anniversary year as the company celebrated winning three awards and a high commendation at the National ACR and Heat Pump Awards held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on Thursday, 23rd January.

Star's installation for Lineage Logistics was named 'Refrigeration Project of the Year' at the ceremony following measured reductions in energy usage equating to one-third of that of UK's 'Best Practice' guidelines. The project supported Lineage's plans for expansion by creating 15,000 pallet spaces of frozen warehouse capacity at its new site in Great Haddon. Star offered Lineage an affordable, robust industrial refrigeration solution that delivers high efficiency and meets the needs of customers while exceeding expectations with regards to improved live cycle costs and energy consumption.

One of the reasons Star was able to deliver the Lineage Logistics project so successfully was its Azanefreezer 2.0 – which was awarded 'Refrigeration Product of the Year.' The Lineage Logistics Azanefreezer is a modular, air cooled, low charge packaged ammonia freezer and its unique design allows for a reduction of the system's ammonia refrigerant charge of up to 96% when compared to traditional pumped recirculation ammonia systems.

Celebrating its third win of the evening, Star was also awarded 'Chiller Product of the Year' for its pioneering Azanechiller 2.0 – which set a new benchmark in chiller performance, with efficiency figures up to 146% higher than the European EcoDesign Directive for low temperature cooling, up to 100% higher for comfort cooling chillers, and up to 74% higher for high temperature chiller applications.

The ultra-efficient, low charge ammonia chiller has delivered incredible energy savings and reduced carbon emissions for the country's top food producers, temperature controlled storage, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and ice and leisure companies such as Snozone. The ice rink operator reported a 56% saving on energy usage in the first four months of the Azanechiller 2.0 in operation and also a reduction in carbon emissions of 700 tonnes of CO2.

Star was Highly Commended in its fourth and final nominated category of 'ACR Contractor of the Year' – having been recognised for its significant product development, breadth of work over the past year – including a range of innovative range of CO2 and low charge ammonia refrigeration solutions and heat pumps which will also support the UK in reaching its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 – and its commitment to developing young people to become the next generation of leaders.

"Everyone at Star is immensely proud of what we've achieved tonight," said Dr Rob Lamb, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Star Refrigeration. "To be recognised amongst other key players in this industry is a real privilege, and these three wins are a testament to the hard work and dedication of each and every person who contributes to the company's success."

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



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Solar energy technology is evolving and thus how we convert solar energy into usable power is evolving, too.

According to an article written by Irina Slav and published on OilPrice.com, scientists are researching a new solar cell that could change the solar landscape as we know it. "A cell that can capture the whole visible light spectrum and turn the energy into hydrogen. The cell is actually a molecule, and it is a busy molecule: it not only harnesses 50 percent more solar energy than existing solar cells, but it also turns this energy into hydrogen."

The article continues quoting chemistry professor and lead researcher in the team that developed the molecule, Claudia Turro from the Ohio State University, who explains, "The whole idea is that we can use photons from the sun and transform it into hydrogen. To put it simply, we are saving the energy from sunlight and storing it into chemical bonds so it can be used at a later time."

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologiesand vocal solar energy advocate shares his excitement for development and for its potential impact on the future of the solar industry, stating, "There's nothing that exhilarates us at GST quite like the news of advancements that are going to propel the solar industry forward and that could quite literally change the future of the world."

Slav's article continues, "'What makes it work is that the system is able to put the molecule into an excited state, where it absorbs the photon and is able to store two electrons to make hydrogen,' Turro added. 'This storing of two electrons in a single molecule derived from two photons, and using them together to make hydrogen, is unprecedented.'

The molecule is a form of rhodium—an inert metal and member of the platinum group—and because it can both collect solar energy and then act as a catalyst to turn it into hydrogen, it makes for a much more efficient fuel production system than existing alternatives, at least with respect to energy loss during the process of conversion of solar energy into hydrogen."

Zvik adds, "Efficiency is a huge factor in creating a quality solar energy system. And though this molecule is currently being discussed for the powering of cars, it can be seen as the beginning of something much greater. With great minds continuing to make breakthroughs in solar technology, we can assume that the future solar landscape will be far more prestigious than we ever could have imagined when we first began the journey only decades ago."



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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

Quantum Spatial, Inc., an NV5 company and North America's largest geospatial data firm, today announced a pole clearance and loading analytics solution that will enable electric and telecommunications utilities to complete pole inspections faster, safer and with greater accuracy than traditional boots-on-the-ground methods. Quantum Spatial's inSITE Pole Manager delivers full-system functionality, providing utilities with real-time snapshots of outstanding risk, and allowing them to seamlessly create work orders, forecast resources, dispatch assignments to remove field workers and track work progress from a single integrated platform.

"With more than 170 million poles spanning the United States, electric and telecommunications utilities face increased pressure from regulatory compliance and an increase in attachment requests related to 5G rollout. Under this pressure, it's hard for utilities to keep pace, particularly at a time when many field workers are nearing retirement," said Eric Merten, vice president and general manager at Quantum Spatial. "inSITE Pole Manager addresses these challenges, delivering more accurate and repeatable information, and enabling utilities to proactively address risk by planning repairs, upgrades and vegetation management when and where they are needed most."

inSITE Pole Manager leverages high-resolution spherical imagery and lidar data, which is acquired using 3D laser scanning technology with a survey-grade accuracy of 2 cm. The process begins with a clearance analysis based on utility standards and the governing regulations, then pole loading based on the utility specifications. This data enables the platform to perform full load analysis on 10,000 poles in two months, which is up to six times faster than what a utility can achieve with boots-on-the-ground. In addition, the processes take human error out of the measurement process. The lidar point cloud provides a "digital twin" with measurements that are systematic and repeatable.

Collected data is analyzed within Quantum Spatial's inSITE software and delivered on a viewable and searchable map, which allows utilities to quickly identify and prioritize problem areas. inSITE Pole Manager also includes the ability to generate a 3D model of each pole. This feature eliminates the tedious task of manually creating pole models, allowing users to create models of 50 poles in three seconds – 60,000 times faster than traditional manual processes.

Key inSITE Pole Manager features include:

-- Cloud-based geospatial platform – Displays all integrated assets and collected data as features in a spatially correct map view. 
-- Industry standard maps – Offers optimal compatibility with third-party map services, integrated GIS and asset management systems. 
-- Directly links map to 3D viewer – Supports a large range of geographic and projected coordinate systems for 3D data. 
-- Integration with standard web map services – Displays data layers sourced from external GIS and asset management systems in real-time to view collected data and data layers. 
-- Adapters – Quantum Spatial licenses or develops adapters to integrate data from non-standard web map services and geospatial APIs. 
-- Out-of-the-box functionality – Ability to add and display layers from public, third-party services, such as weather service, wildfire boundaries, and environmental data.

To learn more about inSITE Pole Manager, email contact@quantumspatial.com or come see a demonstration at Quantum Spatial's booth 1652 during Distributech, January 28-30 in San Antonio.

About Quantum Spatial, Inc. 
Quantum Spatial, Inc., an NV5 company, provides geospatial intelligence to government and corporate organizations to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources and achieve advanced scientific understanding. A pioneer in advanced mapping technology, Quantum Spatial's end-to-end solutions deliver data and services of the highest quality and accuracy, leveraging the widest array of technologies in all types of landscapes. Clients use the company's acquisition, processing, analytics and visualization solutions in a range of technical and scientific disciplines – from geology and biology, to hydrology, forestry and civil engineering. Utilities, oil and gas producers, engineering and construction firms, as well as the military and major government agencies, are Quantum Spatial customers. Quantum Spatial has multiple offices around the country. For more information visit quantumspatial.com, join us on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter @QuantumSpatial.

About NV5 
NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions ranked #34 in the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms list. NV5 serves public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate, and environmental markets. NV5 primarily focuses on five business verticals: construction quality assurance, infrastructure engineering and support services, energy, program management, and environmental solutions, and delivers geospatial services through its subsidiary Quantum Spatial, Inc., the largest full-service geospatial solutions provider in North America. The Company operates out of more than 100 locations worldwide. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.nv5.com.




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GILSUM, N.H. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

W.S. Badger Co, an award-winning manufacturer of mineral sunscreens, today announced achieving the Protect Land + Sea Certification, a seal verifying that a product DOES NOT contain any ingredients or contaminants considered harmful to coral reef environments, sea turtles and other aquatic life. With places such as Hawaii, Key West, Palau, and Aruba banning sunscreens containing ingredients that harm coral, this first-of-its-kind certification comes at a time when consumers aren't sure what to choose that won't harm them or the planet.

Badger's announcement comes on the heels of a new study published by the Food and Drug Administration in JAMA that raises concerns about the safety of six active chemicals commonly found in sunscreens, including oxybenzone and avobenzone – two of the same chemicals identified as harming coral. The report shows that after just a single application, these six ingredients (avobenzone, octocrylene, oxybenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate) are absorbed into the bloodstream at concentrations significantly higher than the FDA threshold.

"We started making mineral sunscreens in 2005 when an employee was diagnosed with skin cancer. Most sunscreens at the time used oxybenzone, a chemical with known health concerns. We didn't want anyone to choose between protecting themselves from the sun and protecting themselves from their sunscreen, so we focused on making the simplest and safest mineral sunscreen possible," says Rebecca Hamilton, Co-CEO of W.S. Badger Company. "We've continued to set the standard when it comes to safety and efficacy, and it seems that the rest of the world is starting to pay attention. Passing the rigorous testing process for the Protect Land + Sea Certification is a testament to Badger's perseverance and dedication to providing our customers access to the very best (and safest) in sunscreen protection – for themselves, their families, and the planet."

The Protect Land + Sea Certification is different from other certification programs, such as Organic, Fair Trade, etc. These certifications ask the manufacturer to guarantee a product abides by its criteria. Protect Land + Sea Certified Product(s), on the other hand, are independently tested every year by Haeretics Environmental Laboratory (HEL), a well-known and highly-regarded non-profit scientific organization dedicated to conserving and restoring threatened environmental habitats and resources through fact-based education. New chemicals are added to the HEL LIST every new certification period, which means companies re-certifying their products must keep up with the science.

Dr. Craig Downs, the executive director of the Haereticus Environmental Laboratory based in Clifford, Va., is quoted as saying in a New York Times article "chemicals in sunscreen that come off while swimming or travel through sewage systems when washed off in the shower are 'bigger than climate change,' in causing coral reef damage."

And excerpted from the same New York Times article: A 2008 European study published by Environmental Health Perspectives concluded that sunscreen promotes viral infection in corals that can lead to bleaching. They estimated that up to 14,000 tons of sunscreen is deposited in the world's oceans each year.

Hamilton continues: "The timing of the new report by the FDA coupled with the growing concerns over the environmental impact on aquatic ecosystems and wildlife means it's getting harder and harder for consumers to feel safe about their sunscreen choices. Badger sunscreens have always been and continue to remain the safest and best choice for environmentally conscious consumers."

In time for the 2020 sunscreen season, Badger will launch two new sunscreens bearing the Protect Land + Sea Certification.

About Badger 
Badger is a family-run and family-friendly company that has been making healthy products for people and the planet since 1995. It was twenty-four years ago that company founder Bill Whyte, a carpenter at the time, created a single, simple balm. Today, Rebecca Hamilton and Emily Schwerin-Whyte, second-generation family owners and sister CEOs, are at the helm of a global business with over one hundred natural and certified organic personal care products—from award-winning reef-safe mineral sunscreens to lip and body balms, hair oils, and bug repellents. Badger's unique company philosophy, pioneering family-friendly benefits, and B Corp community engagement has earned it numerous awards and recognition, including New Hampshire's Business of the Year 2019, and landing a spot on Forbes' Small Giants list.

Badger became a Certified B Corporation in 2011, and in 2015 was one of New Hampshire's first businesses to register legally as a Benefit Corporation, a for-profit status that incorporates the pursuit of positive environmental and social impact in addition to profit. For more information, visit Badger at badgerbalm.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

About Haeretics Environmental Laboratory 
Haereticus Environmental Laboratory (HEL) is a non-profit scientific organization dedicated to increasing the scientific, social and economic knowledge of natural environmental habitats in order to better conserve and restore threatened environmental habitats and resources. Visit https://haereticus-lab.org/



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WOODSTOCK, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) is launching the 5,000 Acre Challenge to protect one of the region's most unique assets: oak woods. The 5,000 Acre Challenge will forge partnerships with private landowners, who now own 85% of the county's remaining oaks. TLC believes meeting the 5,000 Acre Challenge is crucial to protect the environment and character of McHenry County.

"McHenry County is known for its natural landscape and we have some incredibly valuable oak woods remaining, but the county has lost more than 120,000 acres of oaks since it was first settled," said Lisa Haderlein, Executive Director of the Land Conservancy of McHenry County. "We need a collective effort to protect what remains and reverse the decline. That's why we're launching the 5,000 Acre Challenge."

Oak woods and savannas are one of the most endangered types of habitat on the planet. With roughly 15,000 acres of oaks remaining, McHenry County is home to a priceless natural resource. Oak woods improve air and water quality and support the survival of hundreds of native plant and animal species in the region. Without careful management, pressure from invasive plants and human development could quickly wipe out the county's oak woods.

TLC has partnered with communities and landowners to conserve oaks for over a decade. The combined efforts of TLC, private citizens, and state and county agencies have protected or managed 3,733 acres of oak woods in McHenry County to date. The new campaign will work to increase that number to 5,000 acres.

Meeting the 5,000 Acre Challenge will require participation from individuals and organizations across the region. TLC's oak conservation programs provide opportunities for everyone to get involved: 

Landowners can schedule a Conservation@Home visit to learn how to improve their property by restoring and managing their oak woods

Oak Keeper training classes teach hands-on skills and background knowledge about the restoration of McHenry County's oak ecosystems

TLC organizes regular Acorn Roundups, public oak sales and oak planting events, oak rescues and volunteer workdays

Donations to TLC help fund acquisition and management of conservation lands

TLC partners with landowners to create voluntary conservation easements that ensure private lands will remain in their natural state while providing tax benefits to the landowner

TLC will provide regular updates on campaign progress, partners and sponsors. To learn more and get involved, visit http://www.5000acres.com, email smichehl@conservemc.org or call (815) 337-9502.

About the Land Conservancy of McHenry County

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is a local, member-supported non-profit whose mission is to preserve natural, agricultural and scenic land forever, in and around McHenry County, by working with private landowners, communities and other like-minded partners. For more information, visit http://www.conservemc.org



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KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2020

ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair has announced the release of their most recent infographic: A Guide For E-Cycling of Industrial Electronic Equipment. The infographic takes a look at how e-cycling helps save the environment and support the economy.

According to ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair, "Companies such as Google and Microsoft have implemented e-cycling programs that have created savings of 10 million dollars per year. It is just good business to recycle. Not only does e-cycling save business's money, but in the United States, e-cycling creates jobs for 1.25 million people."

The infographic breaks down the benefits and numbers of recycling industrial electronic equipment.

To learn more about E-cycling, view the infographic here.

About ERD- Industrial Electronic Repair 
ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair's goal is to provide outstanding customer service. They make this possible through: commitment to their clients and their needs, delivery of service with a pleasant, positive attitude, timely and accurate responses to questions and concerns, maintaining a progressive path of innovation, improvement, and reliability, and providing a flexible and simple system of operation that continues to adapt to their clients' needs.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

In addition to its free installer certification training, Cantsink Manufacturing has launched new opportunities to learn about its patented stability products and receive continuing education credits.

Cantsink's free installer training is thorough and hands-on, as participants confirm. Ed Meyer, general manager for The Basement Doctor in Columbus, Ohio, and Ryan Bolan, sales manager, visited the Cantsink booth at the 2019 World of Concrete and signed up for the free training. They said they were impressed with the quality of the training and are very pleased with their experience as a certified Cantsink installer.

"In just the last four months, we've completed a greater percentage of helical pier jobs than in previous years," Meyer said. "Weather patterns have been changing recently, prompting a lot of demand for reliable stability. And even with the recent rains we've had, the gains we've experienced haven't slowed down."

At Booth S13310, Cantsink representatives will be on hand to provide detailed information about Cantsink's patented helical piers and training opportunities. Cantsink products, made in America of 100 percent U.S. steel, are tested and certified for performance to the International Code Council's strict standards.

With its solar-powered, reduced-waste manufacturing process, Cantsink can also contribute to green-building certification credits on projects that use its products. Cantsink has been committed to environmentally friendly practices since its inception more than 30 years ago, and has become a leading contributor to the green economy. Installers can become part of this commitment through Cantsink's installer training.

Cantsink booth visitors can sign up for the free installer certification, provided at Cantsink headquarters. They can also learn how to schedule participation in other accredited training.

As part of its preparation for the 2020 World of Concrete, the company also has added a new line-up of webinars and lunch-and-learn opportunities. These presentations, provided by a professional engineer, create a range of choices for discovering why Cantsink helical piers are ideal for long-term structural stability. Both NCSEA and AIA provide continuing education credits for Cantsink's new presentations on the benefits of and applications for helical piers.

Cantsink Founder and CEO Patrick Hutchinson said Cantsink's education opportunities reflect the company's commitment to ongoing engagement with its installers and other building professionals.

"With more than 30 years' experience in structural stability, we are proud to make the knowledge and innovation we have amassed accessible to builders, architects and engineers," Hutchinson said. "Changing weather patterns are creating new challenges for the built environment. We want construction professionals to know about Cantsink's effective products to ensure lasting stability for homes, buildings and infrastructure in nearly any conditions."

To learn more about Cantsink products and training, visit Booth #S13310 at the 2020 World of Concrete or the Cantsink website, http://www.cantsink.com.



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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal solutions, will be featured at the Cleantech Forum San Francisco, January 27-29, 2020. Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Muller will present the Deep Isolation solution to isolate nuclear waste in deep horizontal drillholes during the session, "Time to be Inclusive and Pragmatic Before It's Too Late," on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm. The panel will discuss how innovations in nuclear technologies can deliver solutions at scale to help mitigate climate change as well as the partnerships, funding, and policies needed to continue improving nuclear technology.

Elizabeth Muller is the co-founder and CEO of Deep Isolation. also co-founded and continues to serve as the Executive Director of Berkeley Earth, a public-benefit organization using modern statistical techniques to study and address major environmental concerns such as global warming and air pollution

"Deep Isolation offers the missing piece to the puzzle, waste isolation," explains Elizabeth Muller, CEO of Deep Isolation. "For too long nuclear energy has not resolved how it handles its waste." Our solution offers a clean technology and socially responsible approach for finally addressing this need in the both the U.S. and around the world."

The Cleantech Forum San Francisco brings together global investors, innovators, environmentalists, corporations, and change makers to connect the latest generation of start-ups with investors to deliver transformational solutions to address climate change.

Deep Isolation has published three technical papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has secured multiple technology patents, conducted a successful technology demonstration, and is in partnerships with Bechtel National, Inc., the largest engineering and construction company in the US as well as NAC International Inc., a leading nuclear fuel cycle consulting and technology solutions company. Most recently, Deep Isolation kicked off its Series A investment round having raised $14 million to date.

About Deep Isolation 
Berkeley-based Deep Isolation is a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal. Founded through a passion for environmental stewardship, scientific ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Deep Isolation has developed a patented solution using directional drilling and inclusive community engagement to safely isolate nuclear waste deep underground.

Press Contact 
Zann Aeck 
media@deepisolation.com

Deep Isolation, Inc. 
2120 University Avenue, Ste. 623 Berkeley, CA 94704 
USA 
http://www.deepisolation.com



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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal solutions, will be featured at the Cleantech Forum San Francisco, January 27-29, 2020. Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Muller will present the Deep Isolation solution to isolate nuclear waste in deep horizontal drillholes during the session, "Time to be Inclusive and Pragmatic Before It's Too Late," on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm. The panel will discuss how innovations in nuclear technologies can deliver solutions at scale to help mitigate climate change as well as the partnerships, funding, and policies needed to continue improving nuclear technology.

Elizabeth Muller is the co-founder and CEO of Deep Isolation. also co-founded and continues to serve as the Executive Director of Berkeley Earth, a public-benefit organization using modern statistical techniques to study and address major environmental concerns such as global warming and air pollution

"Deep Isolation offers the missing piece to the puzzle, waste isolation," explains Elizabeth Muller, CEO of Deep Isolation. "For too long nuclear energy has not resolved how it handles its waste." Our solution offers a clean technology and socially responsible approach for finally addressing this need in the both the U.S. and around the world."

The Cleantech Forum San Francisco brings together global investors, innovators, environmentalists, corporations, and change makers to connect the latest generation of start-ups with investors to deliver transformational solutions to address climate change.

Deep Isolation has published three technical papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has secured multiple technology patents, conducted a successful technology demonstration, and is in partnerships with Bechtel National, Inc., the largest engineering and construction company in the US as well as NAC International Inc., a leading nuclear fuel cycle consulting and technology solutions company. Most recently, Deep Isolation kicked off its Series A investment round having raised $14 million to date.

About Deep Isolation 
Berkeley-based Deep Isolation is a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal. Founded through a passion for environmental stewardship, scientific ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Deep Isolation has developed a patented solution using directional drilling and inclusive community engagement to safely isolate nuclear waste deep underground.

Press Contact 
Zann Aeck 
media@deepisolation.com

Deep Isolation, Inc. 
2120 University Avenue, Ste. 623 Berkeley, CA 94704 
USA 
http://www.deepisolation.com



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BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Designed by and for utility and consultant personnel, the MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference is known for industry-expert presentations and peer-to-peer learning focused on topics that matter to the energy delivery industry. This March 24-26 in St. Louis, MO environmental managers and their teams will gather at Ameren.

"The MEA Environmental Committee is excited that Ameren [is hosting] this year's MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference," says Kalle Godel, environmental engineer at Montana-Dakota Utilities Company and chair of the MEA Environmental Committee. "Having a utility company host this event demonstrates that it is truly aimed at helping utility environmental professionals stay up to speed on topics relevant to their job and career growth."

The conference offers an opportunity for environmental professionals at utilities, and industry experts, to share their experiences and learn from others through informal networking, panel discussions, and technical presentations. "Personally, this conference continues to advance my knowledge of complicated environmental topics while allowing me to network with my peers at other utilities," continued Godel.

The MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference is a two-day event tailored to the needs of environmental managers and their teams, covering a range of topics from public (PR), Phase III, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), eagles, removal of wind farms and much more.

The event draws a high percentage of utility personnel. Past conference attendees rate networking opportunities as one of their top three reasons for attending. In addition to the formal education, MEA is offering two optional experiences for environmental managers to casually connect with each other at the Gateway Arch and Budweiser Brewery. For the fourth year, MEA will honor a selected individual's contributions to the industry with the Distinguished Environmental Professional Award.

Visit https://www.meaenergy.org/education/environmentalto register for the MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference. For questions, contact Stacey Bonine at staceyb (at) MEAenergy (dot) org or call (651) 289-9600 x114.

About MEA: 
MEA serves the people that deliver electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses. We were founded as a trade association over 110 years ago by distribution utilities whose vision was to improve safety and efficiency. Today, we fulfill the same purpose through education, leadership development, and industry connections. Energy delivery companies, contractors, and suppliers around the country benefit from our 55 summits, roundtables, and webinars, 400+ online technical courses, safety assessments, evaluator training, operator qualification compliance tools, and leadership courses for field personnel.



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DENVER (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Powerizer Complete, the all-purpose plant and mineral-based home cleaner that effectively cleans your laundry, dishes, kitchen, bathroom, carpet, and every surface of your whole house, inside and out, has earned approval to display the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label across the maximum number of product categories, including Dish, Laundry, Carpet and Multipurpose cleaners.

Powerizer Complete is the first innovation in detergent in 20 years. Uniquely derived from plants and minerals, the product is as efficient as leading brands without using built-in additives, toxins, phosphates, dyes or fillers. Consumers no longer need to choose between effective and safe cleaning products. And with its ability to clean almost anything, Powerizer Complete is the best and most cost-efficient home cleaning solution for customers.

USDA's BioPreferred Program, which administers the voluntary labeling initiative, works to support rural communities and promote a thriving bioeconomy through the increased development, use, and purchase of biobased products — products that are derived from plants and other renewable materials and serve as alternatives to petroleum-based products. The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content, which is the portion of a product that comes from a renewable source, such as plant, animal, marine, or forestry feedstocks. Powerizer Complete, made in part from corn and sugar feedstock, is certified as 70% biobased.

"We applaud Powerizer for earning the USDA Certified Biobased Product label," said Kate Lewis, USDA BioPreferred Program. "Products like Powerizer Complete contribute to an ever-expanding marketplace of innovation that adds value to renewable agriculture commodities, creates jobs in rural communities, and decreases our reliance on petroleum."

Powerizer Complete was developed by the same innovative team behind OxiClean, Orange Glo and other products. The founder originally became interested in sustainable products when he experienced the toxic smell of professional cleaning products in public bathrooms.

"We are proud to have developed a product that earned certification across such a wide range of categories," says Marsha Acosta, CEO of Powerizer. "It is a testament to the effectiveness of Powerizer Complete to be able to clean the entire home, inside and out while also reducing the exposure to toxic chemicals that are common ingredients for most cleaning products."

Powerizer Complete gets any household cleaning job done in just one small scoop or less. The all-in-one cleaner "Powers-Out" dirt, stubborn soil, tough stains, skin-irritating residue and odors, and even tackles machine clogging build-up. With its unique formula, Powerizer Complete prevents etching and rust, eliminates hard water spots, film and soap scum, as well as any smells in the dishwasher or washing machine, and is made with biodegradable plant or mineral-based ingredients.

Powerizer Complete is available online and is rolling out to retailers this year. For more on how to incorporate Powerizer Complete into your cleaning routine, visit powerizerclean.com.

ABOUT THE USDA BIOPREFERRED PROGRAM 
Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the goal of the BioPreferred Program is to support rural communities and promote a thriving bioeconomy through the increased development, use, and purchase of biobased products. Created by a statute and reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, the BioPreferred Program has identified 15,000 biobased products; and certified approximately 3,900 as meeting minimum levels of biobased content and being eligible to display the USDA Certified Biobased Product label. Through its efforts, the BioPreferred Program helps to spur economic development, provide new markets for farm commodities, and create new jobs. For more information about USDA's BioPreferred program please visit: http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred

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ASTON, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Maintaining precise environmental conditions is key to cultivating healthy plants at cannabis growing facilities. The Sentinel system from Sensaphone uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of changes in environmental conditions and functioning of critical equipment. It allows operators to track conditions like temperature, humidity, ventilation, soil moisture, carbon dioxide, water pH, power failure and unauthorized access at cannabis growing operations to protect valuable plants and equipment.

When the Sentinel system detects that a sensor reading has moved out of the preset range, it sends notification via phone call, text or email to designated personnel, enabling them to take fast corrective action. Operators can access real-time data from anywhere using a mobile device. They can also check status information, change settings, disable alarms and readjust temperature limits right from the Sensaphone app.

Sensaphone offers two types of Sentinel systems: Ethernet based and cellular for locations where internet connectivity is unavailable. Each system monitors up to 12 different environmental and equipment status conditions. Housed in a NEMA-4X enclosure, the Sentinel unit is protected from dust, dirt and moisture both indoors and out.

The Sentinel system is also a data acquisition device/data logger that can store an unlimited amount of sensor information that users can view, graph, print and export. This advanced data logging capability saves personnel time and effort when reporting on operating conditions and identifying trends that might indicate potential equipment problems.

The Sentinel system constantly communicates a signal to the Sensaphone cloud to validate its online status. If the communication link is interrupted—for example by a power outage or someone accidently switching off the unit—the system generates an alert indicating that internet connection is lost or that there is a cellular communications problem. Users are notified about the disruption through phone, text or email.

For more information, visit Sensaphone's cannabis facilities monitoring solutions page: https://www.sensaphone.com/industries/cannabis-growing-facilities

About Sensaphone 
Sensaphone offers a comprehensive line of remote monitoring products that safeguard valuable assets by tracking critical equipment and environmental data such as temperature, humidity and power failures. Sensaphone products provide alerts and proactive monitoring data to homeowners and facility managers in many areas including telecommunications, oil and gas, water and wastewater, HVACR, agriculture, healthcare, data centers and greenhouses. Nearly 500,000 Sensaphone systems are in use today around the world, and they continue to be manufactured in the USA. For more information, call 877-373-2700, email contact@sensaphone.com or visit http://www.sensaphone.com.




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WOODBRIDGE, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

P2 Science Inc., a renewable chemistry company, today announced the close of a $12 million Series C financing round. Lead investor HG Ventures and Chanel join existing investors Xeraya Capital, BASF Venture Capital, Elm Street Ventures, Connecticut Innovations and Ironwood Capital Connecticut.

The company will use a portion of the proceeds from the round to expand production capabilities at its Naugatuck, CT green chemistry advanced manufacturing site. At the site P2 uses a suite of proprietary flow chemistry technologies to manufacture novel, high performing specialty products. These products are sold into the flavor and fragrance, cosmetics and related markets.

"This new financing enables P2 to accelerate execution of our mission to bring sustainable chemistry to market and thereby enable value creation and innovation for our customers in F&F, Cosmetics and other consumer specialties." said Neil Burns, CEO of P2 Science. "We're adding state of the art aroma distillation capability as well as an expanded capacity for the production of novel renewable cosmetics ingredients based on patented processes and intensified flow technology."

HG Ventures is the corporate venture arm of The Heritage Group, a global leader in specialty chemicals, environmental services and transportation infrastructure. Chanel is the world's leading luxury brand company with business in fashion, fragrance, cosmetics and jewelry. Of the new investors, Burns says that "We are thrilled to be joined by HG, world-class innovators in specialty chemicals and by Chanel, the highest profile luxury brand on the planet. Together with our existing early investors, they form an incredible strategic and financial coalition"

Kip Frey, Managing Director of HG Ventures, who will join the P2 board, noted: "P2 is exactly the sort of company that we seek to back. As sustainability and renewability enter the mainstream of many consumer products markets, P2's game-changing technology and great team position them to be true leaders in riding this wave for the great benefit of their customers".

Joining HG Ventures and Chanel as new investors in P2, is Safermade, a venture fund focused on safer, more renewable consumer products.

P2 Science was advised by Innovator Capital Ltd of London and Goodwin Procter LLP of New York.

About P2 Science: 
P2 Science is renewable chemistry company, co-founded by Yale scientists, Elm Street Ventures, and Yale University. Headquartered in Woodbridge, Connecticut, P2 Science has patented process technologies for converting renewable feedstocks into high-value specialty products. The scientific co- founders of P2 Science, Professor Paul Anastas and Dr. Patrick Foley, worked together at the Yale Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. Neil Burns, CEO, has spent much of his prior career in the surfactants and oleochemicals industries. For more information, visit http://www.p2science.com.

About HG Ventures: 
HG Ventures is the corporate venture arm of U.S.-based The Heritage Group, whose operating companies include Monument Chemical, Haltermann Solutions and Heritage Environmental Services. For more information, visit http://www.hgventures.com.

About Chanel: 
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d'Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship. It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and "savoir-faire" throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation. At the end of 2018, CHANEL employed more than 25,000 people worldwide.



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today launched a new report,Hydrogen's Decarbonization Impact for Industry: Near-term Challenges and Long-term Potential, which highlights the immediate emissions reduction potential of hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels in some industrial processes, like steel and heavy transport, regardless of how that hydrogen is produced.

RMI's new research shows that in many developed economies where power grids have less CO2-intensive generation sources, such as the EU and the United States, hydrogen produced through electrolysis can immediately start decarbonizing the steel industry.

"What we found is that there is no reason to wait with transitioning the steel industry from current blast furnace technologies to using hydrogen," said Thomas Kock Blank, a principal in RMI's Industry program. "If we delay the fuel shift in heavy industry, shipping, trucking or other sectors, by the time there is a supply of green hydrogen at scale, we will already be overshooting a 1.5°C pathway."

Additional findings from the report include: 

For economies with a large portion of coal power in their grid, like India and China, hydrogen can still reduce emissions in the steel industry.

Despite a lower CO2-intensity than most power grid-based hydrogen sources, there is no role for steam methane reform (SMR) in decarbonizing industry sectors unless successfully fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Because electrolysis production with grid power will be at parity with SMR within the next 5-year period, EU and US policy should exclusively focus on electrolysis until CCS is a viable and scalable technology.

The alignment of high-potential for CO2 reduction and the large-scale of off-takers in sectors like steel and shipping, where demand is naturally aggregated in ports, provides a pathway for policy makers to achieve demand at scale. This can significantly accelerate the cost reduction of electrolysis technologies.

RMI has created an interactive website that allows users to explore the data across multiple dimensions. Learn more and download the report at: https://rmi.org/insight/hydrogens-decarbonization-impact-for-industry/

Media Contact

Nick Steel 
Media Relations Manager 
Tel: +1 347.574.0887 
E: nsteel@rmi.org

Notes to Editor

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.



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today launched a new report,Hydrogen's Decarbonization Impact for Industry: Near-term Challenges and Long-term Potential, which highlights the immediate emissions reduction potential of hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels in some industrial processes, like steel and heavy transport, regardless of how that hydrogen is produced.

RMI's new research shows that in many developed economies where power grids have less CO2-intensive generation sources, such as the EU and the United States, hydrogen produced through electrolysis can immediately start decarbonizing the steel industry.

"What we found is that there is no reason to wait with transitioning the steel industry from current blast furnace technologies to using hydrogen," said Thomas Kock Blank, a principal in RMI's Industry program. "If we delay the fuel shift in heavy industry, shipping, trucking or other sectors, by the time there is a supply of green hydrogen at scale, we will already be overshooting a 1.5°C pathway."

Additional findings from the report include: 

For economies with a large portion of coal power in their grid, like India and China, hydrogen can still reduce emissions in the steel industry.

Despite a lower CO2-intensity than most power grid-based hydrogen sources, there is no role for steam methane reform (SMR) in decarbonizing industry sectors unless successfully fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Because electrolysis production with grid power will be at parity with SMR within the next 5-year period, EU and US policy should exclusively focus on electrolysis until CCS is a viable and scalable technology.

The alignment of high-potential for CO2 reduction and the large-scale of off-takers in sectors like steel and shipping, where demand is naturally aggregated in ports, provides a pathway for policy makers to achieve demand at scale. This can significantly accelerate the cost reduction of electrolysis technologies.

RMI has created an interactive website that allows users to explore the data across multiple dimensions. Learn more and download the report at: https://rmi.org/insight/hydrogens-decarbonization-impact-for-industry/

Media Contact

Nick Steel 
Media Relations Manager 
Tel: +1 347.574.0887 
E: nsteel@rmi.org

Notes to Editor

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.



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

OSIsoft, LLC, the leader in operational intelligence and enterprise infrastructure for streaming data, and DERNetSoft, Inc. announced their partnership to create and deploy an energy marketplace for cities and communities to scale adoption and integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER).

The combination of OSIsoft's community systems approach to data and the DERNetSoft marketplace solution, an AI-based cloud platform, creates a replicable and scalable approach for entire cities and communities to effectively engage with their utilities and DER providers. As a green button certified solution, DERNetSoft also provides a real-time interface for consumers and their providers to optimize their deployed systems and ensure operational effectiveness through detailed analytics and AI toolsets.

Climate change is transforming the energy market as communities, cities, states, and industries are striving to reduce carbon from the energy sources they utilize. DERs have proven to be effective solutions to help meet these challenges, but the complexity of choosing the right solution at the right scale for customers has been a challenge. The DERNetSoft platform provides the tools to help customers, their communities, and businesses work together to optimize and deploy these solutions. By working with entire communities, DER are delivered at lower costs while helping to improve local grid resilience and energy security.

The strategic deployment with our partners will allow scale deployments to be achieved through the DERNetSoft energy marketplace by effectively engaging government, commercial, industrial, and residential customers. This fully integrated solution allows DER to become a fully functional part of the energy marketplace to drive field proven increases in overall grid efficiency and resilience, further reducing energy's impact on the environment.

"It is my pleasure to announce that the DERNetSoft platform will be integrating with the OSIsoft PI System to help end-use customers effectively engage and participate in a cleaner and more reliable distributed energy future," said Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy, CEO and Founder of OSIsoft.

"Achieving the desired clean energy goals of the future requires successful integration of DER technology. However, this integration is not just a matter of technology, policy or finance," said Alberto Colombo, DERNetSoft's Founder and President. "It can only be achieved if we provide effective and easy-to-use tools to simplify the complexities that surround DERs, their interconnection, and market participation. We are excited to be part of this initiative to help make it easy for customers, and their entire communities, to engage and help solve our most significant energy challenges."

For more information, please visit:http://www.dernetsoft.com, http://www.osisoft.com.

About OSIsoft 
OSIsoft, a global leader in operational intelligence, delivers an open enterprise infrastructure to connect sensor-based data, operations and people to enable real-time and actionable insights. As the maker of the PI System, OSIsoft empowers companies across a range of industries in activities such as exploration, extraction, production, generation, process and discrete manufacturing, distribution and services to leverage streaming data to optimize and enrich their businesses. For over forty years, OSIsoft customers have embraced the PI System to deliver process, quality, energy, regulatory compliance, safety, security and asset health improvements across their operations. Founded in 1980, OSIsoft is a privately-held company, headquartered in San Leandro, California, U.S.A, with offices around the world.

About DERNetSoft 
DERNetSoft targets Government, Commercial, Industrial, and Residential customers within communities and integrates data collection automation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to exponentially increase the adoption of Distributed Energy Resources such as Solar PV, energy storage system, fuel cell, electric vehicle, etc. Founded in 2018, DERNetSoft is a privately held company, headquartered in San Leandro, California, U.S.A.

Media Contacts:

Alberto Colombo (DERNetSoft) 
alberto@dernetsoft.com

Lev Feigin (OSIsoft) 
lfeigin@osisoft.com 
215.606.2004 



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SAN LEANDRO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Artemis Energy Services, a subsidiary of the woman-owned Artemis Technology Group, and OSIsoft LLC, the leader in operational intelligence and enterprise infrastructure with over two billion data streams, announced their partnership to securely track, trace, and trade energy while optimizing the electric grid.

Today, all markets need to create transparency and significantly simplify settlement and compliance. Developed in partnership between OSIsoft and Artemis Energy Services, the blockchain solution can interact with real-time data and will create an entirely new marketplace that has the capability to serve both a single individual as well as the complex regulatory and operational authorities that govern and manage these markets.

The strategic deployment of an existing software platform, which is designed to manage grid edge resources such as privately owned renewables, in partnership with the Artemis Transaction Engine, will lead to a field-proven 20% increase in overall grid efficiency and utilization. This efficiency gain will reduce the need for new fossil-based energy sources and utility grid system upgrades.

As the great Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed, "It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things." The Artemis Energy Services and the OSIsoft team are stepping up to the challenge and creating a better energy future.

"The mission of Artemis Energy Services is to enable the efficient integration, operation, and transactional management of distributed energy resources to reduce utility costs to customers, while we continue to green our energy portfolios," said Amanda Martinez, CEO and Co-Founder of Artemis Energy Services. "Our partnership with OSIsoft allows us to build upon the excellent foundation of operational data they've built over the last 40 years and enable these data streams into a new future of digital energy in a secure and transparent market system."

"It is my pleasure to announce that the Artemis Transaction Engine will be integrating with the OSIsoft PI System to bring the future of the digital energy market to life," said Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy, CEO and founder of OSIsoft. "Data transparency and security is vitally important, and leveraging blockchain technology allows us to provide our customers with the tools they need to participate in this ever-changing energy landscape."

About OSIsoft 
OSIsoft, a global leader in operational intelligence, delivers an open enterprise infrastructure to connect sensor-based data, operations and people to enable real-time and actionable insights. As the maker of the PI System, OSIsoft empowers companies across a range of industries in activities such as exploration, extraction, production, generation, process and discrete manufacturing, distribution and services to leverage streaming data to optimize and enrich their businesses. For over forty years, OSIsoft customers have embraced the PI System to deliver process, quality, energy, regulatory compliance, safety, security and asset health improvements across their operations. Founded in 1980, OSIsoft is a privately-held company, headquartered in San Leandro, California, U.S.A, with offices around the world.

About Artemis Energy Services 
Artemis Energy Services, a subsidiary of woman owned Artemis Technology Group, is dedicated to changing the way the world tracks, traces and trades energy. Through leveraging the technology of blockchain, Artemis ES is able to provide the secure and transparent operation needed to meet current and future market demands. Founded in 2019, Artemis Energy Services is a privately-held company, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.A.

Media Contacts:

Kimberly Getgen 
kim@growthcatalystmarketing.com 
(415) 867-8842

Lev Feigin (OSIsoft) 
lfeigin@osisoft.com 
215.606.2004 



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SAN LEANDRO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

OSIsoft, LLC, the leader in operational intelligence and enterprise infrastructure for streaming data, is creating a community centric data ecosystem to enable Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the marketplace.

Over the past several years, OSIsoft has introduced new products to help industries around the world deal more effectively with the data streaming from the explosion of IoT sensors. This transformation of the PI System architecture to one that supports a community system of data, while maintaining security, reliability, and ease of interconnection to millions of systems, will provide suppliers, consumers, and service providers, a new way to effectively share and manage data.

Unlocking the value of data has become increasingly important as markets strive to create transparency and significantly simplify settlement and compliance. The OSIsoft community system approach to data allows a utility to securely interact with grid edge devices, such as batteries, solar inverters, and EV chargers in real time, and create new methods to help support and stabilize the electric grid, while allowing a transaction system to track, settle, and manage compliance with the market. Our real-time data infrastructure is helping to enable this efficient new marketplace by helping to realize the full potential of DER.        

"OSIsoft is pleased to announce this DER collaborative that will leverage our community system approach to data to bring the future of the digital energy market to life," said Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy, CEO and Founder of OSIsoft. "Our partners continue to create incredible value to industry and markets around the world by enabling the data streams captured in our system in new and fascinating ways. We are very excited about the potential that DER has to reshape our utility networks. Creating a community data system that allows both the operational and transaction systems access to DERs will rapidly create new value in the energy value chain."

For more information: Please visit http://www.osisoft.com, http://www.artemistechnologygroup.com, http://www.dernetsoft.com.

About OSIsoft 
OSIsoft, a global leader in operational intelligence, delivers an open enterprise infrastructure to connect sensor-based data, operations and people to enable real-time and actionable insights. As the maker of the PI System, OSIsoft empowers companies across a range of industries in activities such as exploration, extraction, production, generation, process and discrete manufacturing, distribution and services to leverage streaming data to optimize and enrich their businesses. For over forty years, OSIsoft customers have embraced the PI System to deliver process, quality, energy, regulatory compliance, safety, security and asset health improvements across their operations. Founded in 1980, OSIsoft is a privately held company, headquartered in San Leandro, California, U.S.A, with offices around the world.

Media Contact:

Lev Feigin (OSIsoft) 
lfeigin@osisoft.com 
215.606.2004



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Capital Access Group (http://www.capitalaccess.com), a commercial real estate lender specializing in U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans for growing businesses, recently helped Maple Trade Corporation, a wholesaler of "to-go," eco-friendly, plastic and paper food storage containers, buy its own building as it expands operations in the U.S. Capital Access Group worked with Maple Trade to secure $11.5 million in financing to purchase the 53,413-square-foot warehouse located at 2851 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA. The new space will be integral to the growth of the company's biodegradable and compostable paper container products division, and it will enable the company to increase its workforce by 25 percent.

Maple Trade Corporation was founded 14 years ago by Tsing Ng after he studied at City College in San Francisco. Ng grew up in China with a family history rooted in the manufacturing trade, and he recognized the potential opportunity for growth and innovation in the food container industry.

"My husband and I met at San Francisco City College," said Kelly Chen, CFO, Maple Trade Corporation. "He's always loved machines, especially the injection molding process used for the food container production."

The food container industry has shown steady growth over the years, as consumers and businesses seek cost-effective solutions that extend the shelf life of perishables and enable safe delivery of food. Today, as environmental concerns are at the forefront, there is a growing need for food packaging and storage products that are eco-friendly and reduce plastic use.

In addition to meeting the demand for sustainable food packaging, Maple Trade's innovations also include tamper-evident packaging so consumers will know if food delivery containers have been opened after leaving the restaurant.

Maple Trade's new warehouse, financed by the SBA 504 loan, will serve as the central hub for Maple Trade's paper products division, according to Chen.

"The new building is only two years old," said Chen. "Everything is new, and we love it."

"We went to the bank exploring a conventional real estate loan, and the bank referred us to Capital Access Group and the SBA 504 program," said Chen. "The monthly payment is low, so we can afford it; and the down payment is less than the conventional loan, so we have more capital to import more goods. The SBA 504 loan helps cash flow a lot."

"We were so excited to help Kelly & Tsing to grow Maple Trade's capabilities!" said Claudia Cohen, Senior Vice President, Capital Access Group. "When I learned about their innovations in the eco-friendly food packaging industry, I was so impressed by their thoughtfulness and forward-looking products. Maple Trade now has the warehouse space they needed to open new possibilities for their business to produce eco-friendly containers themselves and to reach new wholesale customers. Maple Trade was the perfect client to take advantage of the 90% financing and with the historically low rate they received, it could not have been better timing. We wish them the very best of luck!"

"Capital Access Group made everything so easy for us," said Chen. "They are a fantastic team."

About Capital Access Group: Capital Access Group is a leading statewide Certified Development Company based in San Francisco, authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide long-term, fixed-rate financing through the SBA 504 loan program, which offers 90% financing to business owners for the purchase, renovation, or construction of commercial real estate for their growing businesses. Founded in 1981, Capital Access Group has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses and realize their dreams of owning their own buildings. Currently, the SBA 504 interest rate is 3.64%, fully amortized and fixed for 20 years. For more information, please visit http://www.capitalaccess.com.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

The Out Islands have been renown as a special part of the Bahamas for many years, with natural beaches and a microcosm of native fauna and flora to discover. This luxury project will include the island's breathtaking natural environment as part of its design while providing guests and homeowners with the services and high-end services to be expected of a luxury resort. The deepwater marina will be a feature of the resort, complete with clubhouse and seaside restaurant, and guests will enjoy the island's natural attractions as part of the resort's service offering such as guided tours, bird-watching, deep sea fishing, and bone fishing, among many other attractions.

The Bahamas has enjoyed renewed high-end property demand over the past several years, and combined with a sustainable electricity plan that includes the use of solar energy, this project is expected to become a premier vacation destination in the Caribbean.

The method by which this environmentally-friendly hospitality project is to be funded is the brainchild of Mr Gilles Herard. Mr Herard is a seasoned merchant banker and has been in the banking industry for over 40 years. As Managing Director of Capital Corp Merchant Banking, Mr Herard has become a leading figure in international middle-market project financing and engineers all funding structures for projects at Capital Corp. Mr Herard has received numerous awards for his work and other contributions including being appointed to the Presidential Business Commission, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, nominated as Executive of the Year by the internationally acclaimed National Register's Who's Who, and having received the Senatorial Medal of Freedom, among many others.

About Capital Corp Merchant Banking: Capital Corp Merchant Banking offers quality Merchant Banking services for a variety of projects worldwide. Capital Corp Merchant Banking is solution-oriented and known for being the most flexible Funding Source on the Market in creating handcrafted investment structures to meet the needs of the different constituent groups in each individual transaction, including general project funding, equity funding, debt restructuring, and real estate development. For further information, please visit our website.



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CUPERTINO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 28, 2020

Bears for Humanity is proud to announce that they have partnered with United Airlines on a mission to provide the airline's mascot, Ben Flyin, who has lit up the faces of more than 68,000 children in need to whom United has delivered Ben Flyin since he was brought into the world in 2012.

The Bears for Humanity Mission is to manufacture safe, GOTS Certified Organic, and Eco-friendly products, protect the environment, create fair trade living wage jobs, and give back to causes for children, animals, and the environment. This aligns with the mission of United Airlines to become among the most eco-conscious United States-based carriers. And now that effort extends to the Chicago-headquartered carrier's charming, kid-friendly mascot called Ben Flyin.

United Airlines announced recently that the mascot bear is back from hibernation in a much more environmentally friendly iteration thanks to the support from Bears for Humanity.

Last year alone, 1,200 United employees and their friends and families delivered more than 10,000 bears at 152 Ben Flyin delivery events in 31 different countries, ranging as far afield as Brazil, Ethiopia, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan, among other countries. Now, with the partnership between United Airlines and Bears for Humanity, that mission can continue with both companies' focus on eco-conscious products.

United Global Community Engagement Vice President Sharon Grant noted: "Our 2019 bears are ethically made, safe for children of all ages, and are manufactured with eco-friendly materials. We're excited for our employees to bring smiles to deserving children as we support a more sustainable future by using a more environmentally-conscious manufacturing process."

Just how eco-friendly is the new Ben Flyin? Well, he's free of chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals. He's also made with 100 percent certified organic cotton on the exterior, recycled plastic bottles for the interior, and is world fair-trade certified from start to finish. Bears for Humanity is dedicated to safety, health, and sustainability for future generations. They have spent the last several years rigorously researching and developing the world's first and only Organic Fur Fabric. Bears for Humanity manufactures Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic plush toys, gifts and apparel souvenirs made from with zero chemicals, pesticides or heavy metals.

"We are proud to partner with United Airlines to empower United employees to give safe, organic and ethically made Ben Flyin bears to children around the world. We are excited to see United Airlines set the standard for companies around the world to adopt eco-friendly sustainable and fair trade sourcing model in their procurement."

About Bears for Humanity

Bears for Humanity's mission is to manufacture safe and Eco-friendly organic products, protect our environment, create fair trade living wage jobs, and give back to causes for children, animals, and the environment. Their vision is to become the global leader and standard bearer for manufacturing certified organic products, creating fair living wage jobs to uplift people from poverty and to give back to causes for children, animals, and environments around the world. Bears For Humanity was founded in 2013 by Renju Prathap and Vijay Prathap. Their inspiration is Blake Mycoskie, Founder of TOMS. Bears For Humanity is founded on a simple premise: Share the love of teddy bears with children of all ages. When you give a teddy bear gift from Bears For Humanity, we give an equal quality teddy bear to a child in need.

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PRESCOTT, ARIZ. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

We are very excited to announce that we have managed to obtain and register a domain name that exactly describes our activities and scope of operations... http://www.photo-safaris.com

Numerous companies offer safaris in Africa – but such operations are often confusing to a large sector of the public, as they are often mistaken as operating hunting safaris!

The aptly named website http://www.photo-safaris.com makes use of new and cutting edge technology in the form of i-Brochures and Virtual Itineraries, and is easy to navigate. The website is visually appealing and informative, focusing on photo safaris in Africa.

Wildlife photography and traditional game viewing safaris don't often mix. As a photographer, it's always frustrating when your guide or the people on your safari vehicle are uninterested in subjects that you would like to photograph, let alone sudden unexpected movements with too many persons in a game viewing vehicle!

Wildlife photography requires patience, preparation, dedication and a guide that understands how to get you into the right position for that perfect capture. You also need lots of space and equipment to move in your vehicle. In short - you need to go on a dedicated photographic safari.

Why choose to work with us? We are Africa specialists and have sent thousands of clients to Africa since we started our safari business way back in the late seventies! We have numerous repeat clients, some who have done nine or more photo safaris with us over the years, many who have had their work featured on National Geographic and the Smithsonian Magazines!

Rest assured, you will always work directly with one of the managing partners. We are committed to bringing you the best that Africa has to offer and to making your photo safari everything it should be, right from the start!

Safari presentations for private groups or travel agents can be arranged to address all of your questions and needs.

Visit the website or give Louis a call and explore the exciting possibilities offered by http://www.photo-safaris.com

Louis van Tonder 
Photo-Safaris 
http://www.photo-safaris.com 
e-mail: Louis@photo-safaris.com



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

As investor interest in "sustainable" investment strategies grows, many asset managers are expanding their sustainability-related services. In response, the Money Management Institute (MMI) and The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) convened industry experts and investment gatekeepers to discuss how best to support due diligence officers, financial consultants, and investors in distinguishing between the increasing number of sustainability-focused managers and products available and identify those that align with their interests and goals.

A new report based on those discussions, entitled "Sustainable Investment Products and Due Diligence: Insights from Industry Experts," shares insights and reflections from the group to prompt further dialogue on the nature and types of sustainability products on the market and identifies issues that commonly arise in assessing their quality and success.

"Investors are increasingly asking their financial advisors to align their investment portfolios with their personal values and help address certain societal and environmental issues," said Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO of MMI. "This report is an acknowledgement that the sustainable investment landscape is changing rapidly, and that due diligence techniques must change with it. We hope these insights from leading experts and stakeholders will advance the conversation about that evolution."

Addressing four key dimensions of concern, the report: 

Provides a typology of sustainable investment products and services that aligns with investors' motivations for pursuing a sustainable investment approach;

Discusses the cross-cutting considerations in the application of traditional due diligence procedures to sustainable investment products;

Examines specialized due diligence considerations that can arise in relation to the various types of sustainable investment products and services; and

Outlines the challenges of benchmarking, rating, and ranking the sustainability aspects of these products.

"As market adoption rapidly increases, due diligence officers, financial consultants, and asset owners find themselves challenged to incorporate new perspectives and new metrics into their research processes in order to qualitatively and quantitatively examine these new strategies," said William Burckart, President of TIIP. "Establishing a new foundation of important questions to ask, key performance indicators to examine, and an ability to compare approaches will help these stakeholders arrive at judgments on the quality of the rapidly growing number of products in the field."

The report answers common questions from due diligence officers and investors, including: What do managers mean when they call a product "sustainable?" How can due diligence officers, consultants, and asset owners determine which of the many "sustainable" products on the market are living up to their names? Who is doing a good job in this emerging discipline, and who is not?

"At Thornburg, we have a long-standing commitment to sustainable investment solutions for clients and across our operations," said Jason Brady, President and CEO of Thornburg Investment Management, which supported the development of the report. "This is one of the most comprehensive how-to guides available on sustainable investing due diligence issues, and we are proud to support its publication."

About Money Management Institute (MMI): Established in 1997, the Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms that provide financial advice and investment advisory solutions to investors. Through conferences, educational resources, and thought leadership, MMI facilitates peer-to-peer connections, fosters industry knowledge and professionalism, and supports the development of the next generation of industry leadership. MMI member firms are dedicated to helping individual and institutional investors, at every level of assets, plan for and fulfill their financial goals. For more information, visit http://www.mminst.org

About The Investment Integration Project (TIIP). TIIP's mission is to help investors understand how healthy environmental, social, and financial systems can benefit their portfolios. TIIP provides thought leadership, research, and consulting services that support investors' pursuit of system-level investing, an advanced sustainable investing approach that focuses on managing systemic risks and investing in solutions to systemic problems. For more information, visit https://www.tiiproject.com



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ARVADA, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

As part of their Firing Range Safety and Lead Management Thought Leadership Series for Law Enforcement, Military, Municipal, and Private gun ranges, MT2 Firing Range Services has launched "The Range Guru".

This learning portal is focused on helping shooting range owners and managers who face the problem of understanding the complex compliance requirements of lead management as well as how to keep their employees, shooters and community safe on the range.

Issues with lead contamination at firing ranges is consistently in the news, "We are pleased to bring this timely series of educational teaching to educate the firing range community on lead maintenance safety and compliance," stated James M. Barthel, MT2 CEO. "Not only will these be very helpful educational training sessions, but our seasoned range specialists are standing by to answer questions on the topics presented to assist in applying the learning to your specific firing range."

The 1st two topics taught are:

OSHA Program Requirements and how to prepare for an inspection. 

OSHA overview (authority and requirements)

Lead Management Protections for personnel and record keeping

Noise monitoring and management

Preparing for a possible OSHA visit

Review of prior OSHA range actions – what can we learn?

Lead Management Best Practices and how to comply with US EPA RCRA and State requirements 

US EPA and State RCRA authority review

Turnkey range waste generation lifecycle

Requirements if Small Quantity Generator

Management of recyclable lead

Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous range wastes

Daily/weekly/ cleaning tasks to follow in between annual range maintenance

The Range Guru Lessons can be accessed at: http://www.mt2.com/TheRangeGuru

About MT2: 
MT2 is recognized as the largest nationwide firing range services contractor having served over 3,000 ranges in the past 20 years. As the nation's #1 range support firm, MT2 specializes in safety and environmental assessment, consulting services, lead reclamation, range and bullet trap installations, maintenance cleaning, renovations and improvements, lead-waste management, construction and construction management of new ranges.

As the only firing range services provider with full nationwide operations, MT2 operates from our network of regional offices offering full 50 state coverage. MT2 guarantees to pay the highest percent of LME lead value. They are sought after industry-wide to advise top commercial ranges as well as federal and state organizations on structuring their range to achieve safe, compliant best management operations.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today released the fifth edition of its "State of Energy Report," offering a detailed analysis of national and state trends in oil and natural gas employment, wages and other key economic factors for 2019. TIPRO's "State of Energy Report" series was developed to help quantify and track the economic impact of domestic oil and natural gas production with an emphasis on the state of Texas.

According to the association's new report, the U.S. oil and gas industry employed 895,629 professionals in 2019, an increase of 8,454 jobs compared to 2018. The industry paid a national annual wage averaging $114,745 last year, more than double average private sector wages. Payroll in the U.S. oil and gas industry meanwhile totaled $103 billion in 2019. Additionally, total U.S. goods and services purchased in 2019 by the oil and gas industry exceeded $538 billion from over 900 business sectors, notes TIPRO.

In Texas, the oil and gas industry continued to provide unmatched economic support, accounting for 40 percent of all oil and gas employment in the nation last year. The industry supported a total of 361,271 direct jobs in Texas in 2019, a net increase of 5,550 jobs over the previous year, despite a downturn in oil and gas employment in the second half of 2019. This is compared to an increase of 398 jobs in Oklahoma for a total of 68,468 industry jobs, and an increase of 758 jobs in New Mexico for a total of 24,720 jobs in the same time frame. These jobs also pay extremely well, with an average annual wage of $132,104 in Texas, which is 130 percent higher than average private sector wages in the state.

Oil production in Texas, meanwhile, totaled 1.8 billion barrels (bbl) in 2019, surpassing a previous record set in 2018. The second largest producer of oil in 2019 was the state of North Dakota (507 million bbl), followed by New Mexico (316 million bbl), Oklahoma (213 million bbl) and Colorado (188 million bbl).

Total natural gas production in Texas topped 10.1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2019, breaking a previous record of 9.6 Tcf set in 1972. The second largest producer of natural gas last year was Pennsylvania (6.8 Tcf), followed by Alaska (3.3 Tcf), Louisiana (3.1 Tcf) and Oklahoma (3 Tcf).

"The Lone Star State is proud to lead the nation in oil and natural gas production and is setting new records as the industry continues to grow," said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. "In addition to employing hundreds of thousands of Texans, the oil and gas sector has played a crucial role in making the United States energy independent. The state of Texas will continue to create an environment that allows independent producers to innovate, thrive and create a stronger future for our great state."

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) previously announced that annual average U.S. crude oil production reached an estimated new record of 12.2 million barrels per day (MMBbl/d) in 2019. According to a recent report from analytics and data provider Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo), U.S. oil production growth is expected to continue, albeit at a slower rate due to a slowdown in growth from U.S. shale. The new Enverus outlook for oil market fundamentals for 2020-2021 projects total U.S. production growth to be 650,000 bbl in 2020, with similar production growth forecasted for 2021. As operators continue to be constrained by free cash flow generation capabilities, they will take a more modest approach to their activities in the coming years. Operators are working on returning cash to shareholders rather than reinvesting it in the drill bit. As focus shifts from volume growth to optimizing returns, the 1 MMBbl/d growth experienced in 2019, and 1.9 MMBbl/d production increase achieved in 2018, will certainly calm, but not cease.

"A reduction in available capital led to a slowdown in industry activity and a decline in employment during the second half of the year in 2019, with further cuts expected in the first quarter of 2020," said Eugene Garcia, chairman of TIPRO and president of Hurd Enterprises LLC. "Despite numerous challenges that faced domestic producers in 2019, the Texas oil and gas industry has remained a cornerstone of the economy providing high-paying career opportunities, as well as significant taxes and royalty payments made to state, local and federal government entities," added Garcia.

Between 2010 – 2019, total state taxes and state royalty payments paid by the industry in Texas exceeded $116 billion, including a record $16.3 billion contributed in 2019. These funds have continued to support all aspects of the state economy, including infrastructure investment, water conservation programs, schools and education, and first responders, to name a few. In 2019, the Texas oil and natural gas industry also purchased U.S. goods and services in the amount of $202 billion, 80 percent of which came from Texas businesses. Additionally, Texas is home to approximately 2.5 million mineral owners, of the 12.5 million mineral owners in the U.S., with oil and gas royalties generating billions of dollars for Texas families last year.

"Thanks to the hard work of thousands of Texans in the oil patch, America has become the largest producer of oil and gas in the world, bringing us energy sovereignty and national security," said Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian. "Texas' independent oil and gas producers are fueling our nation and our economy, while providing billions of dollars in taxes for our schools, roads and first responders."

TIPRO notes several recent policy developments in the organization's new report, including the finalization of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), signing of the first phase of the China trade deal and the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, all of which will provide benefit to U.S. oil and natural gas producers.

USMCA will help maintain and protect the ability to sell U.S. natural gas, oil and other refined products tariff-free to Texas' two largest international trading partners, Mexico and Canada. Also, China remains the largest importer of oil and the second largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world. The energy trade section of the deal signed in January commits China to increasing its purchases of American crude oil, refined products, liquefied natural gas and coal from levels seen in 2017, a high-point for U.S. exporters before the trade war began to strain bilateral relationships. Finally, the new WOTUS definition replaces the federal government's interpretation of federally-regulated water sources from a 2015 rule which was set by the Obama Administration. WOTUS was an effort by the previous administration to expand the federal government's authority over land and water use across the nation, resulting in the need to acquire significantly more government permits and fulfill bureaucratic regulatory requirements. The new rule will offer clarity, predictability and consistency for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.

"TIPRO remains focused on supporting a targeted federal policy agenda, while protecting and strengthening an already robust business and regulatory environment in Texas," said Ed Longanecker, president of TIPRO. "Key priorities for TIPRO at the state level during the next legislative cycle will include a long-term solution to funding transportation investment in energy-producing areas, workforce development, and a balanced approach to critical infrastructure needs that recognizes the dominance of the mineral estate, existing laws and regulations, and private property rights."

What does Oil & Gas mean for Texas? 

Texas led the nation in oil and gas jobs with 361,271 people employed in this industry, altogether representing 40 percent of all oil and gas jobs nationwide in 2019.

The top four positions held in the Texas oil & gas industry in 2019 were Oil & Gas Roustabouts (24,391), Oil, Gas, & Mining Service Unit Operators (24,221), Heavy & Tractor-Tailor Truck Drivers (15,241) and Petroleum Engineers (13,526).

Oil and gas jobs in Texas paid an annual average wage of $132,104, 130 percent more than the average private sector job in the state.

Texas had the highest oil and gas payroll in the country in 2019 ($48 billion), with California coming in at a distant second ($9.2 billion), followed by Oklahoma ($6.9 billion).

Texas held the highest number of oil and gas businesses in the nation last year with 11,996, representing 29 percent of all oil and gas businesses nationwide.

Texas experienced the largest increase in industry jobs (5,550) in 2019, followed by New Mexico (758), North Dakota (529), Louisiana (466) and Oklahoma (397).

Oil production in Texas totaled 1.8 billion barrels in 2019, breaking a previous record set in 2018.

Texas led the country in natural gas production with 10.1 Tcf produced in 2019, breaking a previous record of 9.6 Tcf set in 1972.

Between 2010 – 2019, the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid over $116 billion in state taxes and state royalty payments. Total U.S. goods and services purchased by the Texas oil and gas industry exceeded $202 billion in 2019, 80 percent of which were purchased from Texas businesses.

The "State of Energy Report" series is published exclusively by the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association. A full list of the data sources used to develop this report can be viewed in the methodology section of the report.

Download a copy of TIPRO's 2020 "State of Energy" report here.

About TIPRO 
The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) is a trade association representing the interests of nearly 3,000 independent oil and natural gas producers and royalty owners throughout Texas. As one of the nation's largest statewide associations representing both independent producers and royalty owners, members include small businesses, the largest, publicly-traded independent producers, and mineral owners, estates, and trusts.



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

Power Knot, the market leader in products that process waste food in commercial foodservice operations, has been recognized for its contribution to managing waste food with a "Restaurateurs' Choice Award for Environmental Good." The award, determined by the editors of Restaurant Technology News, recognizes excellence and innovation in providing and utilizing next-generation technologies to achieve sustainability and eco-friendly practices in restaurant operations.

"It has been said that if food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the United States and China. In the United States alone, food waste is estimated to be between 30 to 40 percent of the total food produced annually," said Debbie Carson, associate editor at Restaurant Technology News. "We are delighted to recognize the Power Knot LFC biodigester as a frontline technology that helps restaurants tackle this growing problem and keep waste food out of landfills."

"We are most honored to be recognized with this important award by Restaurant Technology News," said Iain Milnes, president of Power Knot. "The Restaurateurs' Choice Award for Environmental Good underscores what our growing customer base tells us every day: eliminating waste food in the kitchen has an enormous positive effect on both the environment and their brand. We look forward to introducing more restaurants and commercial kitchens to the benefits of onsite waste food recycling."

The Power Knot LFC biodigester is a practical alternative to the traditional disposal of waste food. It uses a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the presence of oxygen. The LFC environment accelerates the digestion of most food products within 24 hours by using a proprietary mixture of microbes and enzymes. The output is grey water that is environmentally safe and suitable for discharge down the drain or to enrich landscapes. Almost all waste food from an industrial kitchen, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, rice, and noodles can go into the LFC biodigester, and the machine can compost both raw and cooked foods. The process is totally green because it uses no chemicals.

About Restaurant Technology News 
Restaurant Technology News is the hospitality industry's premier source of information and insights related to technology innovation at the world's leading quick-service, fast-casual, and full-service restaurants. Our reporting, research and opinion pieces reveal how forward-thinking restaurant operators are upgrading their technology capabilities to improve operational performance and the quality of the guest experience, as well as to reduce waste and improve environmental sustainability, and how top solution providers are advancing the frontier on next-generation restaurant technologies.

About Power Knot 
Power Knot LLC markets the LFC biodigester and SBT bin tipper for use in commercial kitchens and foodservice operations that demand hygiene and durability. The LFC biodigester digests waste food and reduces the expense, inconvenience, mess, and carbon footprint of disposing of waste food that would otherwise be hauled to a landfill. With installations globally, Power Knot offers the most technologically advanced machines available today and is the market leader, offering seven biodigester models that process from 25 kg (50 lb) to 1200 kg (2600 lb) of waste food per day. Power Knot designs, develops, and manufactures its products in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, visit powerknot.com.



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YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

By building the walls with a 8 inch connected "atmosphere," out of Southern Pine mass timber which stores heat energy in it's resin, each Enertia home becomes a miniature earth. The technique is called Biomimicry. The sun heats this artificial climate during the day- the timber releases the heat at night. Cooling is achieved by connecting the "atmosphere" with the underground earth. The renewable material has already absorbed tons of carbon from the air, while growing. Thus a family by building and living in one, can secure their future against violent weather, lack of fuel, and have a carbon negative effect on the environment for the next 20 generations. If they DIY self-build, they can save tons of money now plus avoiding the high-cost of energy in the future.

The lifespan of modern houses has actually gotten shorter with use of materials like particle board, staples, sheetrock and vinyl siding. Most charts show housing's ecological harm as being the pollution from heating and cooling, but the major harm is when it is landfilled from demolition, or is blown into the air or ocean by a storm. This happens over-and-over again on America's east coast. Enertia Homes, based on the 1000 year-old mass timber homes in Norway, are hurricane, tornado, fire and earthquake resistant.

Mass timber, once only built in Europe, has finally become accepted in America and Canada - even incorporated into the new building codes. Mass Timber buildings up to 18 stories have already been approved and constructed - based on their superior, yet unintuitive, fire resistance. MT is stronger than steel, weighs less than concrete, and is 100% renewable. It is Carbon Negative, meaning it sequesters tons of absorbed carbon for at least a millennium.

Enertia Building Systems Inc. is the ultimate green-tech, carbon-negative company- each house package out-the-door sequesters 25-50 tons of carbon, and prevents the release of 4 million tons of CO2 in its lifetime. Built from a pre-cut numbered kit, in a time of skilled labor shortage, the Enertia home is capable of decarbonizing America in it's largest dollar market: rebuilding the single family infrastructure, most of which will need to be replaced in the next fifty years, sooner on the coast and in Midwest river valleys. Enertia is the only proven, in-production solution that meets the requirements of 100% renewable, fuel and pollution free, traditional-looking, wind, fire, and earthquake resistant, and economical to build. The company plans to license its technology in North America, Europe, and Argentina. Building one may be the most a single family can do to impact, and protect themselves from, climate change now, and extend that massive environmental and financial benefit to their next 20+ generations.



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SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

Water is life, and Stay Green Inc. has taken that to heart, saving lives around the world by partnering with Weathermatic, provider of state-of-the-art irrigation equipment and a leader in the movement to bring clean drinking water to rural communities in need.

"Our partnership with Weathermatic is a win-win," said Stay Green CEO Chris Angelo. "Their state-of-the-art controllers, weather sensors, valves, sprayers and nozzles deliver efficiency and reliability to our clients' landscapes. In turn, for every piece of equipment we install, Weathermatic allocates a portion of the cost to its 'Water With Purpose' mission."

Through the Weathermatic Foundation, safe water projects have been completed in more than 65 communities.

"So, we're not only saving water for our clients, but we're also delivering water to those who need it," Angelo said.

Through the partnership, Stay Green to date has installed 194 Weathermatic controllers, and each installation is credited with saving a life through safe water projects in countries from El Salvador to Nicaragua to Sierra Leone.

"To date your efforts have saved 194 lives. Thank you so much for partnering with us!" said a Weathermatic update provided to Stay Green. "As you know, one of our mutual goals is saving lives by donating fresh water wells in areas of the world in need. To date, with your help, we have already completed safe water projects in 65 communities to save over 25,000 lives. With your help, we plan to do more — much more. Let's partner to save 125,000 lives!"

According to the Weathermatic website: "Over 600 million people, including hundreds of thousands in Central American, lack access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Many families in rural communities still collect water from contaminated rivers or other unprotected groundwater sources. Even with great progress, still today in the year 2020, a child dies every 60 seconds due to water-borne illnesses resulting in 1 in 5 children not living to their 5th birthday."

"Partnerships like this are so rewarding," Angelo said. "It's gratifying to find industry partners who share our values, and to work together to not only meet our clients' needs but also make a real difference by providing safe drinking water to those who otherwise would not have it."

About Stay Green 
Founded in 1970, Stay Green Inc. (http://www.staygreen.com) provides award-winning landscape maintenance, tree care, and plant health care services for premiere residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Southern California. Stay Green serves clients throughout Southern California, and exercises environmental stewardship through its Sustainability Practices, which are applied across all service lines to help customers protect the environment as well as the bottom line. Stay Green Inc. is recognized as a leading provider of high-quality landscape services, having achieved a 95 percent customer retention rate, along with receiving the industry's most prestigious awards. 
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SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 29, 2020

Water is life, and Stay Green Inc. has taken that to heart, saving lives around the world by partnering with Weathermatic, provider of state-of-the-art irrigation equipment and a leader in the movement to bring clean drinking water to rural communities in need.

"Our partnership with Weathermatic is a win-win," said Stay Green CEO Chris Angelo. "Their state-of-the-art controllers, weather sensors, valves, sprayers and nozzles deliver efficiency and reliability to our clients' landscapes. In turn, for every piece of equipment we install, Weathermatic allocates a portion of the cost to its 'Water With Purpose' mission."

Through the Weathermatic Foundation, safe water projects have been completed in more than 65 communities.

"So, we're not only saving water for our clients, but we're also delivering water to those who need it," Angelo said.

Through the partnership, Stay Green to date has installed 194 Weathermatic controllers, and each installation is credited with saving a life through safe water projects in countries from El Salvador to Nicaragua to Sierra Leone.

"To date your efforts have saved 194 lives. Thank you so much for partnering with us!" said a Weathermatic update provided to Stay Green. "As you know, one of our mutual goals is saving lives by donating fresh water wells in areas of the world in need. To date, with your help, we have already completed safe water projects in 65 communities to save over 25,000 lives. With your help, we plan to do more — much more. Let's partner to save 125,000 lives!"

According to the Weathermatic website: "Over 600 million people, including hundreds of thousands in Central American, lack access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Many families in rural communities still collect water from contaminated rivers or other unprotected groundwater sources. Even with great progress, still today in the year 2020, a child dies every 60 seconds due to water-borne illnesses resulting in 1 in 5 children not living to their 5th birthday."

"Partnerships like this are so rewarding," Angelo said. "It's gratifying to find industry partners who share our values, and to work together to not only meet our clients' needs but also make a real difference by providing safe drinking water to those who otherwise would not have it."

About Stay Green 
Founded in 1970, Stay Green Inc. (http://www.staygreen.com) provides award-winning landscape maintenance, tree care, and plant health care services for premiere residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Southern California. Stay Green serves clients throughout Southern California, and exercises environmental stewardship through its Sustainability Practices, which are applied across all service lines to help customers protect the environment as well as the bottom line. Stay Green Inc. is recognized as a leading provider of high-quality landscape services, having achieved a 95 percent customer retention rate, along with receiving the industry's most prestigious awards. 
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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

BREEZE, the market-leading provider of EHS software used by environmental professionals worldwide, announces the release of the BREEZE TankESPTM Software Product Suite Version 5.1 for calculating air emissions from liquid storage tanks. Industrial facilities, such as refineries, oil & gas facilities, and terminals, frequently operate a variety of liquid storage tanks, the emissions from which must be accounted for as part of the facility's air emissions. On November 20, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to its guidance for estimating emissions from storage tanks as published in Chapter 7.1 of the Compilation of Air Pollutant Emissions Factors (AP-42), Volume 1. BREEZE TankESP has been revised to enable users to estimate emissions using the latest emission methods and meteorological data.

Additional software enhancements introduced in Version 5.1 include the following: 

Allows the user to toggle between the "old" AP-42 equations (which may be appropriate when demonstrating compliance with an existing air permit) and the "new" AP-42 equations (which may be appropriate when preparing an application for a new permit)

Incorporates the updated meteorological data that were included in the final revisions to AP-42 Chapter 7.1

Incorporates the changes that were proposed for AP-42 Chapter 7.1 in 2018 and finalized in 2019, including adjustments to the temperature equations, and clarification of how to model heated and/or insulated tanks (the methodology for estimating tank cleaning emissions had already been in TankESP)

The new BREEZE TankESP Software Product Suite is available in several formats to meet user needs. TankESP PRO is a comprehensive software suite with database features for calculating emissions from all types of tanks.

TankESP FX is available for calculating emissions from fixed-roof tanks only (i.e., tanks without floating roofs). Finally, TankESP LT calculates monthly and annual working and standing loss for both fixed- and floating-roof tanks. 
BREEZE products are developed and distributed by Trinity Consultants and used by more than 4,000 environmental and safety professionals in more than 90 countries worldwide. For more information, visit breeze-software.com/software/TankESP or email breeze@trinityconsultants.com.



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OBERLIN, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Ohio orchid grower Just Add Ice has sponsored the 14th annual Orchid Mania show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden from January 18 to March 1, 2020. Just Add Ice's sponsorship includes the donation of over 2,300 phalaenopsis orchids, over half of the show's 4,000 orchids on display throughout the run of the exhibit.

Orchid Mania's 2020 theme is Vibrant Vietnam, celebrating the country's native orchids as well as its cultural heritage.

Cleveland Botanical Garden staff collaborated with GiaHoa Ryan, the director of Friends of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden, to ensure that the utmost care and respect was taken when designing the exhibits around Vietnamese culture.

Just Add Ice will be hosting two of Orchid Mania's Ask the Orchid Doctor events, featuring Director of Growing Marcel Boonekamp, on Saturdays February 22 and 29. During this event, orchid owners can bring their plants to the Botanical Garden to ask an orchid expert specific care questions.

Orchid Mania also includes art and fashion exhibits for the duration of the show and a weekend orchid sale hosted by the Greater Cleveland Orchid Society on February 15 and 16.

Green Circle Growers, the parent company of Just Add Ice, is one of the largest orchid producers in North America, growing more than 8 million orchids each year. The family-owned greenhouse has been in operation since 1968.

To schedule an interview or tour of the Green Circle Growers facility, please contact Content Manager Caitlin Fisher at cfisher@greencirclegrowers.com. 



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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Global Green USA, a leading and proven non-profit dedicated to advancing smart solutions to climate change, today announces a #2020VisionForEarth campaign that will unite the public and private sector in a joint coalition to replant critical areas around the world with native vegetation, rebuild wildlife habitats and create a conservation and preservation alliance that draws attention to essential ecological needs. Via the support of notable influencers, private donations, corporate partnerships and a $1 per tree public ask, the campaign aims to replant 100 million trees in the next year, providing cleaner air and living environments for wildlife around the world.

The first initiative - #EyesonAustralia – launches today and is directly focused on replanting Australia's devastated Kangaroo Island, where over half of the koala and kangaroo habitats have been destroyed by the recent brush fires. Without essential vegetation, wildlife is at risk due to exposure, hunger and lack of water.

Via an online donation (https://givebutter.com/eyesonaustralia) supporters are able to donate $1 per tree or plant they wish to restore. Led by Ignite International Brands, Ltd. ("Ignite") and its CEO and Founder Dan Bilzerian, the initiative kicked off early this past weekend when a percentage of all sales via Ignitecbd.co were donated to the campaign. On January 30, 2020, Ignite and Bilzerian - an avid animal advocate - will use their collective social media platforms and supporting influencers to promote the $1 per tree campaign. The partnership between Ignite and Global Green USA is ongoing, with additional upcoming efforts supporting wildlife habitat preservation.

"It was important to do our part to support Australia," said Bilzerian. "We care about the animals and those affected by the brush fires. It was time to give back."

Every dollar donated to the campaign will make an impact. Additional campaign partner Azuna, a non-toxic air solution that utilizes Australian tea tree oil to clear air, stepped in to cover donation processing fees, and has committed plant a tree for every transaction via their website through the end of the year.

"We are grateful for the passion and leadership of companies such as Ignite International and Azuna in restoring these worldwide habitats," said Global Green USA CEO William Bridge. "Their powerful voice and the support of socially compassionate individuals such as Mr. Bilizerian is critical to our ability to make a positive impact."

The $1 per tree campaign kicks off tomorrow and will continue until goals are reached, with an additional #EyesontheAmazon campaign slated to launch in late Spring 2020.

For more information on how individuals or companies can become involved in the #2020VisionForEarth campaign, please contact: Vered Nisim at VNisim@GlobalGreen.org.

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ABOUT GLOBAL GREEN 
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International which spans over 32 countries and was founded by President Gorbachev over two decades ago. Global Green's mission is to foster a global value shift towards a sustainable and secure future, and it has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protects our planet. http://www.GlobalGreen.org or please join us at: Twitter: @GlobalGreen Instagram: Instagram.com/globalgreen

ABOUT IGNITE INTERNATIONAL BRANDS, LTD. 
IGNITE is a CSE-listed and OTCQX traded company operating in permissible CBD and cannabis sectors in addition to other product categories. IGNITE intends to expand its business, which currently includes branding, marketing, licensing, sales and distribution, across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico by leveraging multiple product platforms. The Company intends to affect this expansion through brand leverage, product development, targeted marketing and strategic supply chain partnerships in each of its active and target jurisdictions.



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DANVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Smithereen Pest Management Services, an industry leader in pest control that serves commercial and residential customers across seven states, has announced its acquisition of Service Termite & Pest Control, serving Danville, Champaign-Urbana and Crawfordsville.

The acquisition, which took place at the end of 2019, allows Smithereen to introduce its proactive pest control philosophy results to customers in even more locations via the same great service under the Smithereen name and model.

Scott Siefert, Smithereen's Director of Sales and Marketing, said existing Service Termite & Pest Control customers can rely on the same safe, reliable and competent treatments that the company has been offering at affordable prices since 1993.

"We already provide exceptional service to customers in seven different states and we're proud to be able to expand into serving Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Crawfordsville," Seifert said. "We are confident that customers will be pleased with the merger of the same great service they've known for years and the knowledge and expertise of our fourth-generation-owned company."

In addition to reliable and safe pest control solutions that are delivered with professionalism and honesty, Smithereen's mission is to consistently exceed customer expectations and industry standards, while providing a challenging and opportunistic work environment that allows employees to achieve maximum job satisfaction.

The company takes pride in being one of the first pest control companies to offer an Integrated Pest Management approach to pest issues and remains committed to developing its professional pest management services as a member of numerous industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association, Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance, Midwest Pesticide Action Center, Illinois Healthcare Association and many others.

Smithereen has been serving customers since 1888, when first-generation owner E.R. Jennings, a Chicago pharmaceutical salesman, developed an effective non-toxic solution to protect from lice and fleas. The former Smithereen Exterminators continued to evolve throughout the years and in 2001, Smithereen Exterminating Company – America's Pied Piper, became Smithereen Pest Management Services – Your Partner for a Healthy Environment.

"The new name accurately reflects Smithereen's commitment to continuing the use of Integrated Pest Management techniques and developing innovative strategies and long-term solutions," Seifert said. "We'll look forward to introducing that philosophy to our new customers."



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Tecate Group is releasing and expanding its PBLH module offerings with the introduction of its 54V and 18V modules. These new modules will utilize Tecate Group's recently announced 3V TPLH threaded cells, which were designed for robust and demanding applications. Both of the new PBLH modules will support industry-leading charge/discharge performance, high reliability, and long operational life.

The 54V module (PBLH-54R0/166SD) is compact, fully integrated, and incorporates proprietary balancing, monitoring, and thermal-management capabilities. This module provides an easy-to-integrate building block for mission-critical applications where backup power is essential for continued operation or a soft shutdown in the event of power interruptions. It provides reliable, cost-effective, maintenance-free energy storage.

The 18V module (PBLH-18R0/500SD) is lightweight, fully integrated, and aluminum encased with 500 Farads. This module provides ease-of-use integration for power-hungry AGV, industrial, and telecom applications, providing versatile building blocks for complete systems with higher voltage requirements.

Both of these modules were designed with integrated monitoring capabilities and highly efficient cooling configuration, enabling them to sustain continuous high currents with minimal temperature increase in high-temperature environments. For industrial applications, they provide a simple, solid-state, highly reliable solution to buffer short-term mismatches between the power available and the power required. In AGV applications, they efficiently provide immediate power to sustain the designated drive cycle and ensure precise control, which boosts efficiency, safety, and quality in factories and warehouses.

PBLH modules operate at a temperature range of -40C to +65C, have a projected cycle life of 500,000, and boast a load life performance of 10 years. For more information about Tecate Group's innovative PBLH module ultracapacitors, visit http://www.tecategroup.com.

Tecate Group is a world-recognized supplier of ultracapacitor products with exceptional power and energy density that are manufactured to the highest degree of quality and reliability. They are fully compliant with RoHS, REACH, and UL requirements. Our mission is to provide customer-driven power solutions through enhanced innovation in the development of standard products as well as customized cells and modules. Additional information can be found at http://www.tecategroup.com.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Treasure8, a company systemically fighting food waste and climate change, announced today that it has officially partnered with Shameless Pets to help it further its mission to reduce the environmental impact of pet food by creating the most nutritious, upcycled pet treats available on the market today.

Treasure8 is the latest company from Founder & co-CEO Timothy Childs, previously the founder of popular chocolate brand, TCHO Chocolate. Treasure8 has gained traction for its superior SAUNA dehydration platform, capable of upcycling numerous materials, a win for both the environment and investors. And as food waste and climate change have become growing concerns in recent years, the need for its superior dehydration technologies has grown tenfold, most recently to the pet food space, as illustrated by this partnership. SAUNA also possesses a unique power in creating a LOG5+ mycobacterial kill step, which can be applied to upcycling food waste streams to help with food safety.

Treasure8 has been collaborating with Shameless Pets to deliver the best upcycled ingredients for their innovative new products. Most recently, it has helped support them as they have embarked on their biggest venture yet, a massive and exciting launch with Target, the third-largest discount retailer in the world. And every ounce of viable food that is saved matters with $2.5T lbs of food being thrown away every year globally.

"Every partnership we make is so essential to our mission as a company, and we are grateful for this most recent one with Shameless Pets. It is the perfect example of the impact working together can have," said Timothy Childs, Founder, and co-CEO of Treasure8 & HEMP8. "From food for people, to pets, and beyond, we're proud to be finding regenerative ways with technology, to bring new life to what was once considered waste streams headed to landfills."

Added Treasure8 co-CEO Derk Hendriksen, "The folks at Shameless Pets are innovative and creative people, a perfect example of when passion meets purpose and we're proud to call them partners in this Resource Revolution."

James Bello, CEO and co-Founder of Shameless Pets, chimed in, "As the industry works together to find sustainable solutions to deal with post-production output, we are excited to have Treasure8 join us as our technology and ingredient partner, as we work to help develop more sustainable products in this space. This is just the beginning."

About Treasure8: Treasure8 is a technology company utilizing proprietary and regenerative methods to battle the urgent global crisis of climate change, often by upcycling food waste streams. Through a variety of sustainable and specialized techniques, Treasure8 is able to create ingredients and products that are better for the planet, for people, and often more affordable, too. Treasure8 was founded in 2012 by serial entrepreneur and co-CEO, Timothy Childs, and today has helped some of the world's largest companies reformulate and advance their products. Additionally, Treasure8 has exclusively commercialized the USDA's patented SAUNA, one of the world's most powerful drying systems. It is backed by the CA Energy Commission and was named a 2018 winner of the US Far West Regional Federal Technology Transfer Award, a 2019 ASABE "AE50" Award, and received a 2019 World Changing Ideas Honorable Mention from FastCompany.

About Shameless Pets: Shameless Pets works with farmers and food processors to rescue safe and nutritious food turning it into pet treats. Shameless Pets also gives back by donating to local and national pet rescue organizations. Products are currently sold at Target stores across the US, and online at Grove.co, Amazon.com, and http://www.shamelesspets.com. Shameless Pets welcomes inquiries from potential retail partners.

Press Contact: 
Morgan Oliveira 
morgan@groundedpr.com 
(415) 515 - 8078



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DRAPER, UTAH (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Late last year, Vector Structural Engineers set up its 100,000th project on behalf of a client in the solar installation field. The company, whose solar division was created as a formal part of the organization only five years ago, is now recognized as a national and, with a growing presence in Canada, international leader in the solar energy industry.

"We joined the solar market a decade ago," says Principal Engineer Jacob Proctor, "but we didn't start solar projects in volume for several years. As we became known in the industry, the business started to grow dramatically – 100-fold in five years."

The groundwork for Vector's solar success was laid some fifteen years ago, when the company began to design its own highly interactive online project management system to serve the needs of their telecommunications industry clients. The firm's IT group has developed a workflow automation template that quickly steps projects through careful review of all engineering issues and suggests cost- and performance-effective improvements. Projects are often turned around in 24-hours or less. Vector has since completed over 20,000 projects for telecommunications companies.

The system could be modified for other, similar sectors, so when the solar boom took off, Vector was ready. Its solar division now employs more than 40 engineers, has, as noted, reviewed over 100,000 projects for U.S. solar installers, which accounts for close to five percent of all U.S. solar installations.

"Engineering," says Proctor, "is a relatively straightforward proposition. Our clients need two things from us: they need to know the project is sound, and they need to know it in a hurry. We're proud of our young solar division and its ability to meet those two needs, and we look forward to growing along with the solar industry through the 2020s and beyond."

About Vector Structural Engineers: 
Founded in 2002, Vector Structural Engineers is a full-service structural engineering firm with over 2,500 clients throughout the United States. The company's areas of expertise include multi-family, residential, commercial, telecom, bridges, industrial, and solar. Services include the design of new structures, the analysis and redesign of retrofit and repairs of existing structures, as well as residential and commercial solar structural certifications. Expert witness experience includes structural defects, foundation settlement, building code analysis, and soil and structure stabilization. Vector's team includes an increasing number of engineers, a full drafting division, and support staff. The company is headquartered in Draper, Utah, with satellite offices in Mesa, Arizona; Layton, Utah; St. George, Utah; and Tustin, California.



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TOKYO (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Mizuho Information & Research Institute of Japan, and Ducky AS of Norway have announced an agreement to work together on a suite of climate change mitigation tools to help organisations, education and local governments reduce their carbon footprints.

The two companies have been working together for almost a year to develop a rough framework for a localised version of the Ducky Climate Platform. The platform is a web app based behaviour change competition, where teams compete against each other to change their habits and so reduce emissions. Typical activities might be to turn the air conditioning down, or eat less meat each week. The cumulative amount of CO2e saved is calculated and displayed on a live leaderboard whilst the challenge is underway. The whole campaign is based on proven behaviour change research, which shows that peer group motivation is a very strong factor in encouraging habit change.

"Mizuho hopes to help improve awareness in Japan of the issues of climate change which are affecting us all," explains Daisuke Katsuyama, Assistant Manager in the Innovation & Strategy Division of Mizuho Information & Research Institute, "We've seen how successful the Ducky Platform is in Scandinavia. We want to repeat the formula in Japan and dramatically improve the public's response to climate change."

The project aims to deliver a Japanese version of the platform sometime this year, after a period of testing. Once the tests have been completed, the company will open the programme to interested organisations or municipalities who wish to engage citizens, customers and/or staff in a climate change mitigation program.

For more information, or to arrange an interview with Mizuho or Ducky, please email Nigel Powell on nigel@ducky.eco. Download press images and videos here: https://www.ducky.eco/press-room .

Video of one component of the Ducky Platform can be found here at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM0RN3b_n0E

Notes to Editors: 
Ducky AS is a non-profit company offering climate mitigation tools to organisations, education and municipalities. These tools are designed to increase awareness, encourage carbon emission reduction and spark action on climate issues.

Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. 
Mizuho Information & Research Institute, a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, is a professional organization with more than 4,000 employees that provides assistance to corporations in increasing their corporate value through its consulting, system integration, and outsourcing services.



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GUINEA, WEST AFRICA (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)—the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africa—has announced the launch of Action for Chimpanzees (AFC), a program to curtail the illicit trade of western chimpanzees for bushmeat and the pet trade, and prevent their impending extinction. By forging collaboration in West Africa and worldwide, AFC combines policy with direct action on a regional scale. The AFC was launched at the opening of the Conference on Western Chimpanzee Trafficking being held in Conakry, Guinea, at which government agencies; chimpanzee and wildlife sanctuaries; NGOs from Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone; and other international stakeholders gathered to create a road map for producing concrete actions to address this issue.

"The illegal wildlife trade is a critical threat to primates in Africa," said Gregg Tully, PASA Executive Director. "Our member sanctuaries are close to capacity, bringing the situation to a crisis point. We need to use every tool available, including policy and coordinated action on the ground—and that is what Action for Chimpanzees will do."

Action for Chimpanzees is a broad coalition of PASA and partner organizations, including Akatia, the Chimpanzee Conservation Center, Fondation Brigitte Bardot, Humane Society International, the Jane Goodall Institute, Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the U.S. Agency for International Development's West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA BiCC) Program, and WARA Guinea.

"The illegal wildlife trade for bushmeat and the pet industry is not only a critical threat to our closest living relatives, it is also the source of huge risks for human health at the local and global levels," said Patrick van Veen, of the Jane Goodall Institute Global. "The awareness and close collaboration of local people, authorities and consumers is fundamental to stop this crisis of unprecedented scale before is too late for all"

The impetus for AFC is the urgent need to reduce trafficking of western chimpanzees, because sanctuaries have seen a significant increase in confiscations in recent years and are close to capacity. While the ultimate goal must be to stop the illegal capture and trade of West African Chimpanzees, the lack of sanctuaries with adequate space to accept confiscated chimps is a key component of wildlife law enforcement that is missing.

"Across Africa, chimpanzees are under threat like never before. It is no exaggeration to say that unless urgent action is taken, our closest genetic cousins could be trafficked into extinction," said Morris Darbo, Director of Humane Society International/Liberia, which cares for 66 ex-laboratory chimpanzees, some of whom were wild-caught.

Fast Facts: 

There are fewer than 300,000 chimps left in the wild.

Wild chimpanzees are already extinct in four of their former African-range countries

Chimp populations continue to decline in the remaining 21 African nations in which they survive. Only 10 of these nations have chimpanzee populations exceeding 1,000.

Chimps and other primates are killed for bushmeat, a delicacy in many parts of Central and West Africa. The mothers are killed and their babies are sold as pets.

Created in 2000, the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) is the largest association of wildlife centers and sanctuaries in Africa, consisting of 23 organizations in 13 countries. Each Alliance member is securing the future for Africa's primates by rescuing and caring for orphaned and abused apes and monkeys, protecting endangered primates from extinction, working to stop the hunting of endangered species and the cruel primate pet trade, educating the public, and empowering communities. PASA International unifies the Alliance and advocates for them on an international scale, provides vital support, and works closely with them to raise awareness globally about threats to wildlife.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is proud to announce John Uzupis, director, Technical Services, Synagro, has been elected president of Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association (MABA).

The MABA is a professional organization committed to the optimal management of biosolids in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its mission is for biosolids to be recognized everywhere as a valuable community resource.

"John is the government's go-to-guy for understanding phosphorus and responsibly recycling biosolids so this honor comes as no surprise," said Matt Robertson, chief commercial officer, Synagro. "He has overall responsibility for directing land base management for biosolids, food, water treatment and pulp and paper residuals, and for regulatory compliance for beneficial reuse of residual products with federal, state and local agencies.

Uzupis holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management from the Pennsylvania State University. He is a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist in the State of Pennsylvania and a Board member of the Virginia Biosolids Council.

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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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announced today that Patricia ("Patty") McIlreavy will succeed Robert G. Ottenhoff as president and CEO of the organization. Ottenhoff is stepping down after a successful seven-year tenure; he was CDP's first chief executive. Under his leadership, CDP has grown into a leading transformative voice – informing and directing long-term philanthropic disaster resources where they are needed most, helping millions in need.

Serving as a member of its Advisory Council, McIlreavy was part of CDP's progress. She is currently the vice president of humanitarian policy and practice at InterAction, an organization she joined in 2011 as senior director of humanitarian policy and practice. She leads InterAction's efforts to assist the humanitarian community, including InterAction Members, UN agencies and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Prior to joining InterAction, McIlreavy was based out of Amman, Jordan for three years where she worked with a diverse group of organizations, including humanitarian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the Red Cross movement, United Nations agencies and NATO as an international management and training consultant. McIlreavy's experience in the humanitarian field began in 1993 when she joined USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance.

"We are thrilled to have Patty join our team. She is a dynamic leader who is deeply skilled and well-respected in the disaster philanthropy community," said Lori J. Bertman, chair of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy board and president and CEO of the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. "Her expertise in humanitarian assistance – both on the ground and in DC – coupled with her strong leadership skills will serve our organization well and help move our crucial mission forward."

McIlreavy will join the organization on March 1 as part of a transition period with Ottenhoff.

About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) 
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur. CDP is currently managing six domestic and international Disaster Funds on behalf of corporations, foundations and individuals through targeted, holistic and localized grantmaking. For more information, visit: http://disasterphilanthropy.org, call (202) 464-2018 or tweet us @funds4disaster.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2020

Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is proud to announce John Uzupis, director, Technical Services, Synagro, has been elected president of Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association (MABA).

The MABA is a professional organization committed to the optimal management of biosolids in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its mission is for biosolids to be recognized everywhere as a valuable community resource.

"John is the government's go-to-guy for understanding phosphorus and responsibly recycling biosolids so this honor comes as no surprise," said Matt Robertson, chief commercial officer, Synagro. "He has overall responsibility for directing land base management for biosolids, food, water treatment and pulp and paper residuals, and for regulatory compliance for beneficial reuse of residual products with federal, state and local agencies.

Uzupis holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management from the Pennsylvania State University. He is a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist in the State of Pennsylvania and a Board member of the Virginia Biosolids Council.

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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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announced today that Patricia ("Patty") McIlreavy will succeed Robert G. Ottenhoff as president and CEO of the organization. Ottenhoff is stepping down after a successful seven-year tenure; he was CDP's first chief executive. Under his leadership, CDP has grown into a leading transformative voice – informing and directing long-term philanthropic disaster resources where they are needed most, helping millions in need.

Serving as a member of its Advisory Council, McIlreavy was part of CDP's progress. She is currently the vice president of humanitarian policy and practice at InterAction, an organization she joined in 2011 as senior director of humanitarian policy and practice. She leads InterAction's efforts to assist the humanitarian community, including InterAction Members, UN agencies and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Prior to joining InterAction, McIlreavy was based out of Amman, Jordan for three years where she worked with a diverse group of organizations, including humanitarian nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the Red Cross movement, United Nations agencies and NATO as an international management and training consultant. McIlreavy's experience in the humanitarian field began in 1993 when she joined USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance.

"We are thrilled to have Patty join our team. She is a dynamic leader who is deeply skilled and well-respected in the disaster philanthropy community," said Lori J. Bertman, chair of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy board and president and CEO of the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. "Her expertise in humanitarian assistance – both on the ground and in DC – coupled with her strong leadership skills will serve our organization well and help move our crucial mission forward."

McIlreavy will join the organization on March 1 as part of a transition period with Ottenhoff.

About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) 
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur. CDP is currently managing six domestic and international Disaster Funds on behalf of corporations, foundations and individuals through targeted, holistic and localized grantmaking. For more information, visit: http://disasterphilanthropy.org, call (202) 464-2018 or tweet us @funds4disaster.



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

Cimarron Energy, Inc. ("Cimarron" of "the Company") is pleased to announce its release of the ARControl Dual, the most innovative Burner Management System (BMS) in the marketplace to date.

The ARControl Dual was specifically designed to help oil & gas producers operate equipment with dual burners from a single control box (dual Gas Production Units, dual firetubes Heater Treaters, dual firetubes Heated Separators, or any combination of two single firetube heated equipment). Jeff Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Cimarron said, "we are excited to offer our customers the ARControl Dual, which was designed to simplify the management of equipment that requires two burners, and reduce capex and opex costs to better serve customers in today's market."

There are many innovative aspects to this product. The ARControl consists of a unique base product model, contrary to all the other BMS sold on the market that require the purchase of different models depending on the complexity of the applications. The ARControl system was specifically designed to be delivered with all the internal capabilities already in place in the base model, accessible through quick firmware upgrades. From a customer perspective, this means simplifying the management of their fleet of different ignitors and BMS, while also providing the flexibility to repurpose their ARControl based on ever-changing needs.

"The ARControl system was designed to evolve with our customers," adds Jeff Foster. "Whether they need a simple and reliable pilot ignition solution, or a superior process and safety control system, our customers can advance their safety needs from the most basic ARControl BASE to the most advanced ARControl DUAL without having to purchase a new system".    

Four firmware are currently available for the ARControl system: 

"Base": this firmware was designed to operate equipment that requires a reliable auto-reignition pilot controller (combustors, single open flares, ...).

"Flare": this firmware offers the same options as the Base firmware, but it can reliably auto-reignite two pilots from a single controller (dual Hi/Lo flares, dual combustors combo, ...)

"BMS": this firmware offers all the capabilities of a top of the line burner management system –

high pressure, high temperature shutdown capability, with multiple input/output combinations (Heater Treaters, Indirect Line Heaters, Gas Production Units, Dehy Regens, ...) 

"Dual": this firmware unleashes the full potential of the ARControl and gives the ability of two full BMS systems within one controller box (Dual Heater Treaters, Dual Gas Processing Units, Any combination of two single firetube heated equipment...)

Full SCADA capability, as well as data recording come as a standard in all firmware versions.

You can learn more about the ARControl system and its different configurations by visiting http://www.arcontrolbms.com.

About Cimarron Energy

In addition to the ARControl system, the product capabilities of Cimarron cover a complete range of environmental equipment (vapor recovery, enclosed combustion, open flares, ...), all of which are used by oil and natural gas operators to reduce venting of greenhouse gasses to comply with voluntary emissions reduction initiatives and/or the EPA's New Source Performance Standards ("NSPS") OOOOa requirements. Additionally, the Company's aftermarket service business offering includes Leak Detection and Repair ("LDAR") services, which enable compliance with NSPS OOOOa standards and offer total solutions to reduce fugitive emissions.

Cimarron Energy, Inc. is a Houston, TX based manufacturer of oil and natural gas production equipment and environmental products to exploration and production companies as well as midstream operators throughout the U.S. Cimarron manufactures high quality certified and code compliant equipment safely and efficiently from facilities in Newcastle, OK, Marlow, OK, Evans, CO, and Wheatridge, CO. Cimarron provides a broad range of aftermarket services to its customers. 



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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

National environmental health organization, Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE), announced their opposition to California bill AB 1989, stating that it is not enough to protect the health of people who menstruate from hidden ingredients found in period products. Introduced by Assembly Member Cristina Garcia, AB 1989 requires the disclosure of some ingredients in tampons, pads, menstrual cup and underwear, but also allows manufacturers to hide certain ingredients as confidential business information (CBI).

"Allowing companies to claim CBI is an immediate red flag when it comes to the safety of period care products. These products have been woefully under-regulated and under-researched for decades and there is so much we don't know about their manufacturing, ingredients and potential health impacts," said Alexandra Scranton, Director of Science and Research at Women's Voices for the Earth. "Allowing some ingredients to be hidden as CBI will hamper the progress of needed research, and will not give people who menstruate, advocates, or researchers a full picture of the ingredients used in these products."

Recent testing of menstrual products around the world has detected numerous chemicals of concern that were never before known to be associated with these products.[1] This testing was commonly instigated in response to reports of adverse health effects associated with the use of menstrual products (such as rashes, chemical burns, asthma attacks and more) which are largely unexplained. The chemical exposure routes from menstrual products are unique as these products are inserted into the body or touch highly absorbent vaginal and vulvar tissue. There is particular concern that vaginal exposure to chemicals may have different and unexpected impacts on the body than dermal skin exposure, particularly affecting the reproductive system.

"For example, there is little we know about the health impacts of the chemicals used in the superabsorbent polymers that absorb menstrual fluid, or about the plasticizers and fragrance chemicals used in scented tampons and pads," said Scranton. "Under AB 1989 companies can continue to hide a number of the chemicals that make up these components, simply by claiming they are confidential."

Menstrual products like tampons, pads, and menstrual cups are regulated by the FDA as medical devices. The FDA does not require the disclosure of ingredients in these products, and language/design of menstrual product labels are not required to get pre-market approval from the FDA.

In October 2019 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law A.164B (introduced by Linda B. Rosenthal) making New York the first state in the nation to require disclosure of all intentionally-added ingredients in menstrual products on the label. Notably, and in direct contrast to AB 1989, the bill does not allow manufacturers to hide ingredients from their customers by deeming them as CBI.

"In short, AB 1989 is a step backward for ingredient disclosure of menstrual products," said Jamie McConnell, Director of Programs and Policy at Women's Voices for the Earth. "The New York bill has set a new precedent for ingredient transparency of period care products and people in California should have the right to the same information. It's a disservice to Californians to propose a bill that is weaker than is what is already required by law in another state."

AB 1989 was introduced as part of Assemblymember Garcia's "Menstrual Equity Bill Package" which also includes bills to eliminate the "tampon tax" in California and increase accessibility of menstrual products in community colleges.

"We applaud and support Assemblymember Garcia's commitment to menstrual equity and for ensuring period health is a priority for Californians – unfortunately in its current form AB 1989 is a step backward in important ingredient disclosure information," said McConnell. "Menstrual equity means equal access to information, no matter what state you live in."

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About WVE 
Launched 2012 with the report Chem Fatale, Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) has been leading an active campaign in ingredient disclosure and chemical safety of menstrual care products, which has helped uplift the issue of period health into the public mainstream. In 2015, their Detox the Box campaign moved two of the world's largest period care products manufacturers — Procter and Gamble and Kimberly Clark — to start disclosing ingredients in pads and tampons. WVE's advocacy work helped pass New York's A.164B, the nation's first period product ingredient disclosure bill into law.



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BALTIMORE, MD. (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

WPM Real Estate Management is proud to announce that four of its multifamily communities ranked in the top 1% nationwide for online reputation in 2019. Union Flats, 520 Park, The Riverside Apartments, and Perkins Place all ranked in the top 1290 apartment communities in the nation for online reputation. Now in its sixth year, the Online Reputation Assessment (ORA) ranking is conducted by J Turner Research in association with their media partner, Multifamily Executive. The research is conducted by reviewing the online reputations of over 116,000 apartment communities across more than 21 different online ratings and review sites.

"To rank in the top 1% in the nation for online reputation is a phenomenal achievement. Everyone at WPM is committed to providing the best possible customer experience and we are incredibly proud of our communities and associates," said Leonard Frenkil, Jr., President of Multifamily Real Estate at WPM.

Seeking feedback from its clients and residents is an integral part of the culture at WPM Real Estate Management. WPM believes that sustaining a reputation for delivering the best customer experience will ensure that the firm remains the premier property management company in the Mid-Atlantic region.

One resident's online review stated, "There are many choices available in this area for apartments that all seem to have the same bells and whistles. I chose to live at a WPM community because of the reviews that I read that raved about the staff. They were right! While this community has great apartments and amenities, it's the staff and how well they take care of the residents that has made my time here a truly great experience."

For more information about WPM Real Estate Management or their award-winning communities, visit their website at wpmllc.com. All available apartment home communities can be searched using the 'Apartment Locator' on the home page.

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 for eight 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 wpmllc.com

The Online Reputation Assessment (ORA) ranking was developed by J Turner Research based on an extensive study of the online reputation of more than 116,000 properties nationwide, across 21+ review websites. For a property to be included in this ranking, it must have a minimum of 20 online reviews and should have registered a minimum ORA (Online reputation Assessment) score of 90. The ORA score, based on a scale of 0-100, is an aggregate compilation of a property's ratings across all review sites. The national average score is 63.05. For more information, visit jturnerresearch.com.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

On Jan. 22-23, 2020, DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont) welcomed 60 key members of the sulphuric acid industry on the Indian subcontinent to a specialist Sulphuric Acid Symposium in Hyderabad. The event shared the latest intelligence on new technologies, operations and equipment that enable sulphuric plant operators to raise productivity and reduce operating costs. Keynote speeches addressed topics that are of common concern and interest to the industry ranging from emissions reduction to life cycle costs, safety and troubleshooting.

"This event introduced us to a wide range of possible solutions for optimizing our plant performance, with a focus on reducing emissions to achieve sustainable operations," said Prasad Suryarao, Vice President – Mundra Copper Ltd. "It was an excellent opportunity to discuss our challenges and goals with technical experts to discover possible solutions under one roof. The event also helped us to network and to learn about operating and maintenance issues faced as well as best practices followed by industry peers."

The two-day symposium gave delegates insight into emissions reduction technologies including an innovative new catalyst, discussed materials, processes, systems and services that are designed to improve sulphuric acid plant productivity, examined the behaviour of alloys in acid towers and converters, shared tips on troubleshooting and also presented personal protective equipment against chemical influences. In eight keynote sessions, technical specialists shared details on the latest technologies and equipment and answered delegate questions in a closing roundtable discussion.

Thierry Marin, Managing Director, DuPont Clean Technologies, EMEA, explained, "DuPont Clean Technologies regularly holds similar events around the world to allow members of the sulphuric acid industry to stay up to date with the latest technology developments and best sulfuric acid operational practices. These workshops give them the opportunity to discuss technical questions that are based on their own experiences with MECS subject matter experts and to make us aware of their particular objectives and requirements relating to emissions reduction and production optimization."

DuPont Clean Technologies has over 90 years of experience in sulphuric acid plant engineering, processes, energy recovery and environmental technologies. With expertise in designing and developing customized plants around the world, the company is the recognized market leader in this sector and at the forefront of sulphuric acid industry research and development.

For further information on the advanced technologies, environmental solutions, services and tools from DuPont Clean Technologies that enable operational best practices, as well as plant and turnaround optimization, please visit http://www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com.

About DuPont Clean Technologies 
The Clean Technologies division of DuPont is a global leader in process technology licensing and engineering, offering critical process equipment, products and services that enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, nonferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS sulphuric acid production, STRATCO alkylation, BELCO wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming hydroprocessing. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes. We make everyday life better, safer, cleaner. To learn more about the Clean Technologies division, please visit http://www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com.

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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SAN LEANDRO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a global chemicals leader, and OSIsoft LLC, a leader in operational intelligence, are proud to announce that they have signed an Enterprise Agreement (EA) to further accelerate Mitsubishi Chemical's digital transformation. This is the first Japanese chemical company to enter into OSIsoft's Enterprise Agreement.

The Enterprise Agreement with OSIsoft will support Mitsubishi's digital transformation initiative by enabling Mitsubishi to deploy OSIsoft's PI System broadly across its operations. The initial phase of this agreement will enable Mitsubishi Chemical to improve safety and optimize maintenance costs by leveraging real-time data for operational excellence and decision-making at selected plants. Ultimately, the goal is to use real-time data infrastructure to improve operations enterprise wide at many of Mitsubishi's existing plants as well as at its new facilities planned abroad.

"Mitsubishi Chemical cites acceleration of data utilization using a unified data platform and infrastructure, as well as a strong partnership with OSIsoft, as the key reasons for their decision," said Takayuki Aoyama, Senior Manager of Mitsubishi Chemicals DX Promotion Group, which is responsible for achieving continuous business transformation for operational excellence. "The value of the Enterprise Agreement is not only the unlimited use of licenses, but also the advanced support that accelerates training, development, utilization, and product development."

"We are excited about this new level of partnership with Mitsubishi Chemicals, a true global leader in sustainability and innovation," said Wolfgang Kuchen, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at OSIsoft. "By joining Mitsubishi Chemical in their digital transformation, we are supporting their mission to create innovative solutions globally based on their core values of Sustainability, Health and Comfort."

The companies plan to work together to support the objectives of digital transformation.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation 
The current Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was formed on April 1, 2017 through a merger with Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. and Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. As of March 2019, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and its 351 Group companies operate in business areas that include performance products and industrial materials. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is accelerating its growth by solving social and global issues. As issues such as climate change, water resource shortages, population growth and aging, and food and agriculture problems increasingly diversify, business domains in these related fields will collaborate to provide comprehensive solutions. For more information, please visit https://www.m-chemical.co.jp/en/.

About OSIsoft, LLC. 
Founded in 1980, OSIsoft has consistently focused on a single goal: to develop software that transforms data streams from critical operations from sensors, devices and industrial processes into rich, real-time insights to help people save money, save lives, increase productivity and create connected products. Over 1,000 leading utilities, 80% of the world's largest oil and gas companies and 65% of the industrial companies in the Fortune 500 rely on OSIsoft's PI System and other OSIsoft technologies. Worldwide, over 2 billion sensor-based data streams are managed by the PI System. 



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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Louisville and Lexington (Vanguard), a local leader in franchise based commercial janitorial services, has teamed up with Trees Louisville in an effort to attack the growing Heat Island effect in downtown Louisville. This past December, Vanguard donated 1% of the paper supplies purchased by its customers to Trees Louisville, directly funding the Rubbertown Corridor Initiative which aims to plant over 10,000 trees in the next 3 years.

What is an "Urban Heat Island"? 
An Urban Heat Island is when a city is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to things like heat retention from asphalt as well as buildings and cars exuding heat.

Between 2005-2012 Louisville's tree canopy depleted at a rate of roughly 54,000 trees a year. This depletion rate earned Louisville the unfortunate title of fastest warming city in the United States in 2012.

"Without a robust tree canopy," said Cindi Sullivan, Executive Director/President of Trees Louisville, "our air quality is going to continue to decrease, stormwater and flooding from these extreme weather events is going to increase. There will be more health problems."

Vanguard will be donating 1% of all paper sales in 2020 to Trees Louisville, helping plant hundreds of trees for the Rubbertown Corridor Initiative. Vanguard is grateful to have the ability to participate in a project of this magnitude with appreciation to its customers that help make this community support possible.

Formed on March 25, 2015; Trees Louisville is recognized as a community leader in achieving a more live-able and healthy community for Louisville's current and future generations through a robust urban tree canopy. Their mission is to act as a catalyst for conserving and increasing the community tree canopy to achieve and maintain 45% overall canopy.

Fortitude Partners LLC dba Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Louisville and Lexington is a locally owned franchise system that was founded in Louisville in 2010. Its mission is to help businesses in the community by empowering local residents to own and operate their own commercial cleaning business. Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Louisville and Lexington franchisees currently provide janitorial services to over 250 facilities in the Louisville and Lexington metro areas.



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BURLINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

Sound business considerations—coupled with growing regulatory requirements for building energy performance disclosure—are driving prospective purchasers of commercial real estate to include an assessment of energy performance in their property due diligence. EBI Consulting's seasoned Energy and Sustainability team has been following the development of building energy performance legislation and standards, like ASTM's latest standard: E3224. Below are some common questions regarding Building Energy Performance, ASTM-E3224, and recent new regulations.

How does Building Energy Performance impact investment? 
A building that is an energy under-performer, as compared to its peers, may find its competitive position and valuation in the marketplace negatively impacted. Moreover, lenders financing these property transactions are also becoming aware of the impact of a building's energy performance.

Energy efficient buildings have lower energy costs that can increase cash flow which, in turn, may reduce repayment risk and improve the affordability of loans. In addition, energy inefficient buildings are at higher risk of obsolescence and may be more difficult to rent or sell. As such, it is becoming increasingly likely that pre-acquisition due diligence consultants will be asked to include an assessment of building energy performance in their property condition assessment (PCA).

Why isn't Building Energy Performance standard in PCAs? 
PCAs today do not currently address a building's energy performance. This shortcoming was the principal driving force for development over the past two years and recent publication of ASTM E3224, Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation (BEPIE) Standard Guide.

The BEPIE is designed to be conducted as an adjunct to the PCA, with the goal to determine whether a building's energy performance is under-performing compared to its peers, and if so, identify the cost of potential measures to improve energy performance to at least achieve parity with peers.

Will Building Energy Performance become a requirement? 
According to Anthony Buonicore, Chair of the ASTM Building Energy Performance Task Group and Chairman of Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc., "There is no question about the growing importance of energy efficiency and sustainability in the commercial real estate industry.

Energy costs can represent a significant portion of a building's total operating expense. Therefore, measures to save energy can have a significant impact on the bottom line." Buonicore added, "Today there are 24 cities, two counties and two states that have already passed building energy performance legislation. The goal of this legislation is obvious: reward energy efficient buildings and penalize those that under-perform."

How do I receive more information on Building Energy Performance and ASTM E3224? 
As commercial real estate owners, investors, and lenders gain valuable insight to potential impacts and risks associated with a building's energy performance, it becomes increasingly likely that such end-users will request that due diligence consultants incorporate the ASTM E3224 BEPIE.

EBI Consulting's Energy and Sustainability team has the expertise to walk you through the ASTM Building Energy Performance standard and existing and pending Building Energy Performance legislation to develop unique solutions that make sense for your investments.

"EBI has been an industry leader for 30 years, successfully executing a variety of energy and sustainability assessments. Our experts combine the benefits of a traditional facility assessment with the advantages of energy saving opportunities for a holistic view of property value. We look forward to the expansion of these services, passing along savings and other benefits to building owners and operators." – Mike Eardley, Director of Energy and Sustainability at EBI Consulting

To get in touch with one of our Energy and Sustainability experts... 
Website: ebiconsulting.com 
Phone: 781.273.2500 
Email: info@ebiconsulting.com



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WESTMINSTER, COLO. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, a reminder for everyone to review their pesticide safety practices. The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), American Phytopathological Society (APS) and Entomological Society of America (ESA) are among the many organizations in the public and private sector that promote pesticide safety during February and throughout the year.

Everyone must focus on safety to protect themselves, others, and the environment, during pesticide transport, storage, application, and disposal.

"There is no 'downtime' in the safe handling and use of pesticides," notes Lee Van Wychen, Ph.D., Executive Director of Science Policy for the Weed Science Society of America.

The National Pesticide Safety Education Month webpage contains a quiz to check your knowledge of some basic pesticide safety principles and a self-assessment to review some of your own pesticide safety practices at home and at work. You can also view a sample of educational resources produced by land-grant university Pesticide Safety Education Programs and learn the importance of these programs.

Everyone aspires to having a safe home environment, healthy crops, successful conservation efforts, protection of agricultural workers...the list goes on, and very often requires the safe handling and use of pesticides.

About the Weed Science Society of America 
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), 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.

About the American Phytopathological Society 
The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is a nonprofit, professional scientific organization. The research of the organization's slightly less than 5,000 worldwide members advances the understanding of the science of plant pathology and its application to plant health. For more information, visit http://www.apsnet.org.

About the Entomological Society of America 
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. Founded in 1889, ESA today has over 7,000 members affiliated with educational institutions, health agencies, private industry and government. Members are researchers, teachers, extension services personnel, administrators, marketing representatives, research technicians, consultants, students and hobbyists. For more information, visit http://www.entsoc.org.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

Deelat Industrial has recently published eye-catching data about the cost savings of going 'solar'. The articles and accompanying infographic are part of a larger scale project, developed by DEELAT INDUSTRIAL, intended to deliver relevant content to various consumer groups. The focus of the publications will be on trending topics and important consumer data; that informs and educates, whilst providing professional advice.

The Deelat infographic entitled "How Much Can You Save by Going Solar?" is designed to give readers an accurate understanding of how much money they can save by switching to solar energy. The interactive map allows visitors to click their respective home state, determine their yearly savings, average payback, and whether their local State Government offers solar rebates. For instance, in North Carolina, private individuals can save approximately $1,470 and receive a rebate of $600 per kW from their state's program. Deelat's Operational Manager (Manuel Goberna) is proud of the info the website is sharing with it's customers. "We love telling our customers how much they can save by switching to a greener energy source." This is a fabulous tool for first-time solar users or individuals thinking about making the leap to sustainable energy sources.

In addition to the cost-savings-map, Deelat has provided its readers with substantial content surrounding all things solar. For instance, readers can read the Deelat Blog and discover where the largest solar farms are in the world; harvesting sun on unprecedented levels. You can read about The Top 15 Solar Influencers as selected by Deelat based on the impacts they're making in the solar world. Lastly, Deelat sits down with Mr. James Ellsmoor, a writer for Forbes magazine and solar influencer focused on Island States, shares his insights on the future of solar energy.

Big picture, Deelat will be publishing additional infographic content on a quarterly basis. Delivering articles, interviews, and interactive materials that will keep their customer base informed and educated about the latest market trends. Deelat Industrial currently offers an entire catalog of sustainable energy products including solar street lights and landscape lights.



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LAKEWOOD, COLO. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding into Colorado. 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 Mike Barnes has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service Territory in Southwest Denver, covering Denver, Littleton, Lakewood and surrounding areas. Barnes is pursuing his dream of owning and running his own business after a successful 26-year career in the financial industry. Barnes has a well-rounded business background with experience in operations, finance and project management.

"I'm thrilled to be starting this new chapter in my career with Monster Tree Service," said Barnes. "What attracted me to this brand was having the opportunity to work outside, instead of sitting behind a desk every day. All the skills I've developed over my career translates well to this business model, and the corporate team provided excellent training so I could hit the ground running."

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

"Mike is a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service brand," says Skolnick. "He has an incredible work ethic, an unparalleled drive to succeed and a keen understanding of business. We are very glad to have him on our team. I can't wait to see his growth in the coming years."

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 grew up in the Denver area, so I'm used to the snow, but I didn't know how it would affect my business through the winter months," said Barnes. "However, if it's not snowing, we're working. Once the snow stops falling, the crew is back at work. We're also excited to offer the community our wide array of services, including tree pruning, tree removal, emergency services, stump grinding, shrub pruning 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.



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BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

SavATree announced today that it has named Carmine Schiavone to succeed Daniel van Starrenburg, the company's long-serving CEO. Mr. van Starrenburg will continue with SavATree as Executive Chairman, overseeing the company's strategic direction and acquisitions program.

Mr. van Starrenburg commented, "We are very excited to have someone of Carmine's caliber join SavATree. Under Carmine's leadership, SavATree will continue to deliver exceptional service for our customers, while I will focus on growing the SavATree family through strategic acquisitions."

Mr. Schiavone spent four years in senior leadership positions at Johnson Controls, most recently as General Manager & Vice President of Fire Protection Solutions & Services. Prior to Johnson Controls, Mr. Schiavone spent 16 years at Tyco, where he took on increasing responsibility as Vice President, General Manager, and Acting Chief Operating Officer across various business units. Carmine holds the Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Lean certification, making him ideally suited for SavATree, a Lean company.

Mr. Schiavone commented, "SavATree stands out as an exceptionally well-run firm, with people and processes more often seen in Fortune 500 companies. I am excited to join a rapidly growing organization with an ongoing commitment to customer service excellence."

Daniel van Starrenburg began his career as a certified arborist in Bedford Hills, New York, purchasing SavATree in 1985 when it was a well-respected local business. Through organic growth and 27 acquisitions completed under Mr. van Starrenburg's leadership, SavATree has become the third largest company in the U.S. tree care industry, with 39 branches operating in 18 states. In June 2017, New York-based private equity firm CI Capital Partners invested in SavATree in a transaction that included a substantial reinvestment of proceeds from Mr. van Starrenburg. With CI Capital Partners' support, SavATree plans to continue growing the company through acquisitions.

Mr. van Starrenburg added, "Each tree care firm has a unique way of doing business. There is something to learn with every acquisition, and we have grown as an organization thanks to the collective wisdom of the fine firms and people that have joined forces with us."

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 decor and pest control available in select markets. Learn more at http://www.savatree.com



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation recently released The State of the Infrastructure: A Joint Report by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The two agencies have a long history of collaboration to construct, operate and maintain the nation's crucial water-related infrastructure.

National water-related infrastructure provides water supply, hydroelectric power generation, navigation, flood control, recreation and other benefits. Combined, the Army Corps and Reclamation oversee and manage more than 1,200 dams, 153 hydroelectric power plants, over 5,000 recreation areas, 25,000 miles of navigable waterways and tens of thousands of miles of canals and other water conveyance infrastructure. Those facilities provide enough water for 130 million people and irrigation for 10 million acres of farmland. And, combined hydroelectric power plants generate renewable electricity for 10 million homes.

"Millions of people rely on this infrastructure for their water, their food, and their electricity," said Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tim Petty, Ph.D. "This partnership is important; it helps us coordinate attention and resources to ensure that infrastructure is robust and well-maintained. I appreciate the partnership between Reclamation and the Army Corps and look forward to continued success moving forward."

The partnership between the Army Corps and Reclamation brings together a wide array of resources that serve to enrich public services as well as water resource management and environmental protection. The agencies regularly assess the health, safety and sufficiency of existing infrastructure and continually work to upgrade aging infrastructure and construct new projects to meet the needs of families, farms and communities.

"This report provides visibility to the public on the vast and diverse federal portfolio of water-related infrastructure our agencies maintain and their value to the safety and economic prosperity of the nation" said Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) R.D. James. "This is a great example of how the Army Corps' partners and collaborates with other agencies on water-related infrastructure by sharing challenges, best practices and strategies to utilize resources to most efficiently and effectively maintain this critical infrastructure".

Affordable power production, reliable water supply, navigation, flood risk reduction, and recreation have a positive impact on the Nation's economy and are a daily way of life for countless Americans. The rigorous and systematic maintenance programs both agencies use ensure these precious water-related resources will be available for years to come.

Ongoing attention to the Nation's water-related infrastructure will provide maximum value to the American people. The Army Corps and Reclamation are jointly committed to the management and maintenance of this critical infrastructure both today and in the future.



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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

The first edition of The Bridge, the materials science newsletter from Rigaku Corporation, for 2020 is now available on the company's global website. The Bridge presents current news and analysis techniques related to X-ray based materials science and includes articles, scientific papers and news reports. This issue debuts a new look and updated format optimized for use on mobile devices.

The newsletter includes an article on the principles and operation of the direct derivation method, a quantitative phase analysis technique using X-ray diffraction, employed to find weight ratios of individual component phases in a mixture.

A report covering last month's Asian Crystallographic Association Conference, held at the National University of Singapore, is also featured. The conference focused on three main topics: macromolecular crystallography, chemical crystallography, and materials and applications, with parallel sessions for each. Over 450 scientists attended the conference.

A featured application note describes the analysis of the crystal structure and crystallization temperature of chocolate obtained under several tempering speeds by simultaneous X-ray diffraction and differential and scanning calorimetry (XRD-DSC). Chocolate gets its flavor and texture through tempering. The tempering process deliberately changes the crystallization temperature, thereby controlling the crystal phase efficiently.

The wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) application note for the month describes trace element analysis in geological samples by the pressed powder method. The method employs "GEO-TRACE-PAK," a pre-calibration package that provides a quantitative application set including calibration, measuring conditions and analysis parameters.

An energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) application note from Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. (ART) details the analysis of air filters using indirect excitation with secondary targets and polarization in full Cartesian geometry. The method complies with instrument sensitivity requirements outlined by U.S. EPA method IO-3.3 (Determination of Metals in Ambient Particulate Matter Using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy).

A featured video shows a new method of 3D printing known as multimaterial multinozzle 3D printing or MM3D. A breakthrough for manufacturing, MM3D achieves fast and continuous switching among up to eight different printing materials.

Also included in the latest edition of The Bridge is a collection of news reports related to materials science, product features and a schedule of upcoming events.

Readers can subscribe to the newsletter or view the current issue online at https://www.rigaku.com/subscribe

About Rigaku 
Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its subsidiaries form a global group focused on general-purpose analytical instrumentation and the life sciences. With hundreds of major innovations to their credit, Rigaku companies are world leaders in X-ray spectrometry, diffraction, and optics, as well as small molecule and protein crystallography and semiconductor metrology. Today, Rigaku employs over 1,400 people in the manufacturing and support of its analytical equipment, which is used in more than 90 countries around the world supporting research, development, and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial communities. 



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today that the Domtar Corporation has joined AFF and its partner, The Nature Conservancy(TNC), in supporting the newly-created Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) to enhance carbon sequestration in family owned forest land across the U.S.

Domtar is committed to safeguarding endangered forests and wildlife, respecting the culture and rights of indigenous peoples, and conserving natural forests and biodiversity by sourcing wood from responsibly managed forests. Domtar remains committed to their goal of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy at pulp and paper mills by 15 percent by the end of 2020 from 2010 levels.

The FFCP incentivizes individual and family forest owners to adopt forest management practices that improve forest health, increase carbon sequestration, incorporating family forest owners in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Families own 290 million acres of America's forests, more than state or federal governments and the forest industry, and many face cost as a barrier in managing their forestland. These private forests represent a land mass the size of California and Texas combined. Domtar's support of the FFCP will expedite family forest owner outreach and enable family forest owners to take action on their land in Pennsylvania where the program is being pilot tested.

The Family Forest Carbon Program represents a new approach to climate change mitigation that taps into the carbon storage potential of family-owned forestland while creating a new market and source of income for the families that dedicate time and effort to their forest management. "Domtar understood the support we needed to engage landowners and implement FFCP at the ground level, and they have shown leadership in providing resources essential to the execution of this program," said Nathan Truitt, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at AFF. "Domtar's investment has been instrumental in setting the groundwork for this program and we could not do this work without their support. We encourage other businesses to follow their lead by investing in new approaches that tap the carbon potential of family-owned forests."

Beyond creating a carbon market for family landowners and improving family forest management, the FFCP also improves overall forest health, fire resilience and water quality.

"Domtar has a long history of environmental stewardship and we are inspired by this innovative approach that improves forest management and brings family forest owners into carbon markets," said Paige Goff, Vice President of Sustainability at Domtar. "We are proud to support the Family Forest Carbon Program as it will protect and restore land upon which countless people, ecosystems and wildlife depend."

Recent research, published by The Nature Conservancy and 21 other institutions in Science Advances, demonstrates that nature-based solutions, like the FFCP, can help absorb one-fifth of the carbon pollution produced in the United States—30 percent more than previously estimated. This is equivalent to the emissions from every U.S. passenger vehicle. Carbon pollution reductions are needed globally by 2030 to keep global temperature increases under 2 degrees Celsius.

About the American Forest Foundation 
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects and measurably increases clean water, wildlife habitat, and sustainable wood supplies that come from family-owned forests. AFF works with landowners, partners, leading businesses, and policymakers to address key issues such as conserving biodiversity, reducing risk of catastrophic wildfire, and addressing the threat of climate change. To learn more about the American Forest Foundation and the Family Forest Carbon Program, go to http://www.forestfoundation.org/carbon.

About The Nature Conservancy 
The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

About the Domtar Corporation 
Domtar makes products that people around the world rely on every day. We design, manufacture, market and distribute a wide variety of pulp, paper and personal care products from copy paper to baby diapers. We are the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, and one of the largest manufacturers of pulp in the world. Throughout our history, we've relied on our agility to meet the demands of an evolving world. Today, our spirit of innovation drives deliberate improvement and our commitment to caring runs deep. 



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

California has long been a leading force in the progression of the solar industry setting and achieving ambitious goals before any other state.

Mentioned in an article written by Paul Rogers and published on The Mercury News, "n 2011, California lawmakers set an ambitious target for utilities to generate 33% of the state's electricity from renewable energy like solar farms and wind turbines by 2020. It seemed like a lofty goal. But California reached it two years early, hitting 34% by the end of 2018. As a result, air pollution is down in most places, and the state's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen 14% from their peak in 2004."

So it comes to no shock that Green Solar Technologies, one of the nation's leading solar companies, is headquartered in no other than Southern California.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologiesand renewable energy advocate, shares, "When we began the journey of building GST, we knew that being based in California would have its benefits, but our state has come far further in the past few years than we ever could have imagined. California is well on the way to being the first state completely powered by renewable energy, and largely by solar energy. And this really speaks volumes simply considering the sheer size of California. Aside from a couple other states like Texas and Alaska, California is comparatively much more massive than other states in the US meaning that it has taken a lot more effort for us to achieve solar goals than it would almost any other state. Not to mention the population of California's large cities could have been seen as a huge obstacle, but we've continued to persevere and remain a leader in the green energy movement."

One of California's solar mandates that has recently taken effect as of January 1st, 2020, was that all new California homes up to three stories (including apartment buildings) be built with solar panels installed.

Zvik notes, "Now that the solar panel mandate has gone into effect, we at Green Solar Technologiesare prepared to be busier than ever. Not only will we expect to be installing solar panels on new properties, but this mandate encourages homeowners of existing properties to jump on the solar train as well, which of course is just as well for the solar industry as it is for homeowners allowing most homeowners to nearly eliminate their electricity bills and become energy independent in a time where traditional forms of energy continue to rise in cost as the cost of solar energy is rapidly decreasing." 




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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 03, 2020

DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont), the supplier of world-leading scrubbing and other environmental technologies, has introduced a new, advanced steam plume suppression solution for its MECS DynaWave scrubbers in SRU (sulfur recovery units) applications.

Called Sennuba plume suppression technology, it employs two heat exchangers and a heat transfer medium to heat stack gas from the wet scrubbers that are used to remove pollutants from flue gases, with steam produced with the heat of the gas at the inlet of those scrubbers. This solution avoids the high operating costs associated with other methods of steam plume control, as it recovers otherwise lost heat from the process to generate the necessary steam to suppress the visible plume. Sennuba is designed with a heat transfer medium so there is no chance of leakage of the process gas directly to the stack gas. In this design, there is no forced circulation of the heat transfer medium.

"Our aim was to develop a solution that would offer the refining industry a cost effective, simple to operate and low maintenance plume suppression technology for its SRU scrubbers," said Yves Herssens, Global Licensing Manager – Scrubbing Technologies, DuPont Clean Technologies. "Sennuba offers reliable plume suppression and corrosion control in a scrubbing system that is at minimal risk of plugging."

For further information on Sennuba technology, as well as the MECS DynaWave wet scrubbing technology, please visit: http://bit.ly/Sennuba.

About DuPont Clean Technologies

The Clean Technologies division of DuPont is a global leader in process technology licensing and engineering, offering critical process equipment, products and services that enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, nonferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS sulfuric acid production, STRATCO alkylation, BELCO wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming hydroprocessing. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes. We make everyday life better, safer, cleaner. To learn more about the Clean Technologies division, please visit http://www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com.

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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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

yes and, digitally native, modern and sustainable fashion brand, launched today on joinyesand.com. yes and introduces responsibly luxurious, certified organic apparel to the masses at an accessible price point.

Founded by ECOlifestyle pioneer and ECOfashion Corp CEO, Marci Zaroff, yes and was created to break the stigma that sustainable fashion has to compromise style, quality, fit, color, comfort or price. The yes and vibe is edgy, flattering and fun — yes, and it's certified organic, low impact dyed, and ethically made.

According to the Textile Exchange, the fashion industry is one of the largest global air and water polluters, representing nearly 10% of the planet's carbon impact and 20% of the earth's industrial fresh water pollution.

"Yes, we all want to look good, feel good, and do good in the world," states Zaroff, who has been paving the way in ecofashion for over two decades. "The name of the game is yes, and. Both as an entrepreneur and a consumer, I believe that products and services should give people a way to buy what they love and seek — while making a positive difference to human and planetary health, farmer and worker welfare, and future generations."

In partnership with Role Models Management and the Lenzing Group, yes and will celebrate the launch of their innovative initial collection — with style names honoring notable women, on Tuesday, February 4 with an expert panel at immersive experience space, Arcadia Earth (718 Broadway). This invite-only event will inspire, empower and shine a (green) light on the future of fashion.

"We are very excited to support the yes and brand launch, especially at such a great location like Arcadia Earth, " said Ericka Garcia, Marketing & Business Development Manager for Lenzing North America. "Marci Zaroff has been an ambassador of TENCEL branded fibers throughout the years and is the epitome of what it is to create mindfully made products to the core."

yes and is committed to making a true fashion statement with creative, cool and conscious tie-dyes and graphics, such as 'Make Earth Cool Again,' 'VOTE,' 'Optimist,' and 'IT'S REAL: Climate Change.' "We are stronger together than we are apart," adds Zaroff. "So let's wear the change we wish to see." 
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About ECOfashion Corp | Yes And

ECOfashion Corp is an SPC (Social Purpose Corporation) founded in 2019 by ECOfashion pioneer, serial entrepreneur, thought leader and Author Marci Zaroff, with the vision to transform the fashion and textile industries through inspiration, education, innovation and collaboration. By leading with modern design, high quality and affordability, the ECOfashion Corp "Green-House" of brands includes yes and (sustainable apparel online), Farm to Home (organic bed and bath on QVC), MetaWear (turnkey sustainable apparel and home manufacturing), and RESET (a regenerative, in conversion to organic cotton farm project in India.) 
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About the Lenzing Group

The Lenzing Group is an international company that produces high-quality fibers and filaments from the renewable raw material wood with environmentally friendly and innovative technologies. These fibers form the basis for a wide range of textile and nonwoven applications, and are also used in work and protective wear and in industrial applications.

Lenzing's quality and innovative strength set global standards for wood-based cellulose fibers. With 80 years of experience, the Lenzing Group is the only company in the world which produces significant volumes of all three wood-based cellulose fiber generations. Its products are marketed under the following brands: TENCEL for textile applications, VEOCEL for nonwoven and LENZING for special applications in other areas and other products. Innovations like REFIBRA technology, the identifiable LENZING ECOVERO branded fibers and TENCEL Luxe branded lyocell filament yarn make Lenzing a global innovation leader.

The Lenzing Group's success is based on consistent customer orientation combined with innovation, technology and quality leadership. Lenzing is committed to the principles of sustainable management with very high environmental standards and can underscore this commitment with numerous international sustainability certifications for its business processes as the most sustainable company in the sector. In addition to fibers, which form the core business, the Lenzing Group is also active in the fields of engineering and plant construction – mostly for its own locations, but also for external customers.

Key Facts & Figures Lenzing Group 2017 
Revenue: EUR 2.26 bn 
Nameplate capacity: 1,009,000 tons 
Employees: 6,488

TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING, REFIBRA, ECOVERO, LENZING MODAL, LENZING VISCOSE, MICROMODAL and PROMODAL are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Melissa Mara, Marketing Director 
ECOfashion Corp 
(917) 741-6583 // melissa@ecofashioncorp.com




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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

BlackArch Partners ("BlackArch") is pleased to announce the sale of Pine Environmental Services, LLC ("Pine" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Saw Mill Capital, to ACON Investments, L.L.C. ("ACON"). Pine, headquartered in Windsor, New Jersey, is a leading specialty provider of environmental, health and safety and asset integrity testing and measurement equipment solutions. The Company's comprehensive offering of rental equipment and services, consumables and equipment sales and ancillary services support high-frequency and regulatory-driven air, water, soil and asset integrity testing needs. With 38 strategically-located facilities across the United States and Canada, Pine is an established market leader with a diverse and growing network of blue-chip environmental consultant and asset integrity customers.

BlackArch was retained by Saw Mill Capital and management to serve as the Company's exclusive financial advisor.

Scott Rivard, Partner at Saw Mill Capital, commented, "We chose BlackArch for their combination of deep environmental services, TIC and rental experience. They took the time to understand Pine's differentiated business model in depth and brought strong underlying industry knowledge and experience. BlackArch followed through on their commitment to provide extensive senior and junior deal team support at every stage of the deal, and their thoughtful positioning and process discipline, speed and thoroughness yielded a great outcome for Saw Mill and our investors."

Greg Rzonca, Chief Executive Officer at Pine, added, "Simply put, we would not have achieved what we aspired to achieve, without the keen stewardship of the BlackArch deal team. Their genuine appreciation for the vision of management led to our ideal partnership with ACON. Their ability to deeply understand and clearly communicate our business model and unique value proposition, directly contributed to our shareholders realizing a desirable outcome. Throughout the entire process, the BlackArch team continuously earned my confidence, my respect, and ultimately my appreciation."

Angelo Pinheiro, Pine's Founder, also added, "Having been through a sale process before, we knew the importance of selecting an advisor that had a deep understanding of our business model, our culture and what truly differentiated Pine within the environmental and asset integrity testing and measurement market. Not only did BlackArch excel in all of these areas, but their extensive preparation, rigorous process management and high attention to detail enabled our team to remain focused on running the business and ultimately delivered a great outcome for Pine's shareholders and management team."

About Saw Mill Capital 
Based in Briarcliff Manor, New York, Saw Mill Capital is a private equity firm that acquires industrial and commercial service, specialty distribution and manufacturing businesses with enterprise values of $25 million to $200 million. Since 1997, Saw Mill Capital has been partnering with management teams to help successful businesses reach their full potential. For more information, visit http://www.sawmillcapital.com.

About ACON Investments 
ACON Investments, L.L.C. is a Washington, DC-based international private equity investment firm that manages private equity funds and special purpose partnerships that make investments in the United States, Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1996, ACON has responsibility for managing approximately $5.6 billion of capital. ACON has professionals in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, São Paulo and Bogotá. For more information, visit http://www.aconinvestments.com.

About BlackArch Partners 
BlackArch Partners is a leading middle-market investment bank offering a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies and diversified corporations. BlackArch addresses the needs of owner-operators, founders and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, BlackArch features a total of 12 industry-focused practices that cover all sectors of interest to middle-market investors; BlackArch professionals have closed more than 350 transactions in 16 countries on 4 continents. For more information, visit http://www.blackarchpartners.com.

Securities offered through BlackArch Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients. Testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success.



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NEW CENTURY, KAN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences' GRINDSTED NG 100 non-GMO monoglyceride, part of the DuPont Danisco range of ingredients, gives bakers a better alternative to hydrated monoglycerides (hydrates), providing the same functionality and achieving similar product yields albeit at a lower usage level. Consequently, bakers can use up to five times less GRINDSTED NG 100 than the hydrated equivalent. GRINDSTED NG 100 is a next-generation, non-GMO emulsifier that is highly functional and cost effective. Its primary function is starch complexing, which results in improved crumb softness in yeast-raised baked goods.

"During field trials with NG 100, we found it performed on par or better than hydrates and the standard commercial powdered monoglyceride product," said Flossie Ronnau, Regional Product Manager - Emulsifiers-Bakery. "Resilience, crumb strength and volume of pan breads were equaled in the trial. Using our new monoglyceride powder instead of hydrated pastes, baking manufacturers can achieve similar product yields, using a smaller ingredient amount. This can lead to significant cost savings and big sustainability gains, while giving them an easy-to-use solution."

Dry vs. wet

In use for decades, the current market standard ingredient solution – hydrates – is an effective emulsifier solution, yet it comes with a number of drawbacks. Hydrates, as their name suggests, are in a liquid paste format, and by nature are heavier than powder. This impacts transportation, storage and handling costs. With GRINDSTED NG 100, water is not being shipped, which not only reduces costs, it also lowers the product's carbon footprint by up to 75 percent in terms of transport emissions, warehousing and landfill. Hydrates are also inherently messy, sticky, difficult to remove completely from packaging, and ofttimes a slipping hazard on production floors. As a free-flowing powder, GRINDSTED NG 100 eliminates these production and safety issues.

"GRINDSTED NG 100 is a holistic solution for replacing hydrates," said Ronnau. "It not only addresses production issues, but it also has a sustainability component, which is equally important today."

For more information on GRINDSTED NG 100 and all DuPont bakery ingredients, go to http://www.food.dupont.com.

About DuPont Danisco

DuPont Danisco is the brand for a range of products that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs of manufacturers of food and beverages and dietary supplements. Through the work of the global network of food scientists and technologists in DuPont, the Danisco range is supported by a uniquely broad spectrum of know-how across applications and processing.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: https://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.comor http://www.biosciences.dupont.com.

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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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today released its new report "Powering Paradise: How Hawai'i Is Leaving Fossil Fuels and Forging a Path to a 100 Percent Clean Energy Economy." The report provides a comprehensive review of Hawaii's clean energy journey, exploring the various elements which have come together to make this possible.

In 2015, Hawaii was the first US state to proclaim a 100 percent renewable energy target. Since then, 14 other states, over 110 cities, and at least 19 utilities have followed suit to set 100 percent clean or renewable energy goals. These and other jurisdictions can learn from Hawaii's relentless pursuit of innovation as they develop strategies to make their own energy targets a reality.

"People refer to Hawaii as the 'postcard from the future' because the state is confronting grid transformation issues sooner and is leading on pioneering approaches to the energy transition, from how the electricity system is planned, to how energy resources are procured and managed, to re-envisioning the role and business model of the utility," said Dan Cross-Call, principal at RMI and coauthor of the report. "Hawaii's journey provides lessons for many aspects of energy system innovation, which other jurisdictions can benefit from."

Drawing on interviews with key stakeholders, RMI's first-hand experience working on the ground in Hawaii, and extensive research, the report distills lessons from Hawaii's experiences that are transferable to other U.S. utilities and energy professionals considering, or in the midst of, their own transition to a 21st century clean energy paradigm. These include: 

A willingness to try – Hawaii is constantly pushing boundaries, without always having a clear script for where it will go. Others can learn from Hawaii's missteps, but should also be emboldened to take their own risks, assured that rapid feedback loops will accelerate rather than impede progress toward solutions.

Clear guidance from leadership – From the justification for the 100 percent renewable energy target, to the framing for the utility of the future and expectations for stakeholder engagement in regulatory proceedings, Hawaii demonstrates the importance of establishing reasoned, clear, and compelling intentions for the energy transition.

Stakeholder engagement – As it steps into the unknown across so many fronts, Hawaii has consistently crowdsourced invaluable wisdom from local stakeholders, as well as drawn upon national and international experience. Ensuring broad support for its actions has been critical for maintaining momentum and making progress toward targets that benefit everyone.

"Hawaii is the paragon for the clean energy transition, and the working prototype for all others attempting the clean energy transition," said Jason Prince, manager at RMI and coauthor of the report. "It's been lab, case story and an example of the relentless, collaborative effort that others can learn from and adapt to their own circumstances."

"It is the state where deliberate leadership across legislative, regulatory, utility, and grassroots levels is steering market forces in the right direction to demonstrate that 100 percent targets are not merely aspirational, but practical and necessary."

RMI has written this report with the express aim of informing actors in other states so that they can develop and successfully execute against their own 100 percent renewable energy targets.

To download the report, visit https://rmi.org/insight/powering-paradise

Media Contact: 
Nick Steel, Media Relations Manager 
t: +1 347.574.0887 e: nsteel@rmi.org

Notes to Editors 
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.



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

Motili, a leading real estate technology solutions company, today announced the availability of its Carbon Calculator, a tool created to provide the HVAC industry with the ability to calculate carbon emissions associated with HVAC operations. Motili's clients, commercial and multi-family building owner and operators, now have access to information that will help them understand the true scale and impact of the carbon emissions they generated for indoor thermal comfort.

Earlier this year, the company announced the availability of its MACI (Motili Asset Condition Index) data tool. MACI allows Motili to utilize information about clients' HVAC assets (age, condition, SEER rating and refrigerant type) to create a strategic plan to revamp HVAC systems over a period of time. With the Carbon Calculator, Motili clients can identify problem properties and inefficient HVAC units that are making the largest environmental impact.

"Motili's Carbon Calculator is a rich source of information that can have a positive impact on HVAC installations and our clients' carbon output," said Karl Pomeroy, President and General Manager, Motili. "The calculator can evaluate carbon impact by noting the "grid mix" of each city in which an HVAC fleet is located and gives each city a score in relation to the emissions that their grid produces. This number that is used to measure the exact impact an HVAC system produces based on its particular location. We're already seeing how useful and impactful our Carbon Calculator is and we are happy to introduce it officially today."

The Carbon Calculator allows Motili clients to see five separate statistics. These include the energy cost savings per unit and for all units combined over the span of 10 years, the percentage of decrease in energy use, the kilograms of carbon equivalent emissions that can be saved per year, gallons of gas emissions equivalent and the weight of the carbon savings in... elephants. An ROI time is included to reflect the energy savings return versus the equipment and installation costs.

"At Roxbox Shipping Container Modifications, we use Motili's Energy Savings Tool to showcase our efficiencies of shipping container construction," said Renaldo Gonzalez, CMO, RoxBox Containers and Modifications. "For example, our container homes are 1 ton and 14 SEER, while large older homes typically have 3 ton, 9 SEER. In the age of climate change and sustainability, customers are looking to act more responsibly while lowering their carbon footprint. This tool helps us easily visualize how we can achieve these goals with our customers."

Motili leverages contractors, operations teams, and the industry's most advanced Internet platform, to handle work requests from start to finish. Motili automatically schedules, dispatches, manages and invoices job requests. Motili's predictive analytics improves budgeting accuracy by predicting project equipment failures before they happen. Learn more about the HVAC energy efficiency calculator tool, and test it out yourself at http://www.hvacenergyguide.com/

About Motili 
Motili's technology platform allows property managers, owners and investors to easily manage repair and replacement jobs. Motili handles all aspects of the job from scheduling to ordering equipment to invoicing, making Motili the single point of contact for all property maintenance and equipment replacement.



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SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

The Lodge at Chaa Creek has just announced the opening of a new group accommodations and meeting venue in a scenic rainforest setting in western Belize.

The Belize Rainforest Retreat at Chaa Creek is a new multipurpose rainforest venue for groups looking to stay, meet, work, or just relax in a tranquil jungle environment, the popular Belize eco-resort's managing director announced.

"After years of hosting numerous organisations, NGOs, large family celebrations and other gatherings, we recognised a growing need for a facility specifically set aside for groups," Bryony Fleming Bradley said.

The Belize Rainforest Retreat at Chaa Creek grew out of what had previously been the Macal River Camp. It continues with the "Wildly Civilised" style that has defined Chaa Creek for nearly forty years, yet with a new focus on group accommodations and activities, Ms Bradley explained.

"Meetings, seminars, teambuilding exercises, celebrations, professional and family gatherings can now be held in a dedicated area that's naturally beautiful, private, fully resourced, and close to all Chaa Creek amenities," She added.

The Belize Rainforest Retreat accommodations consist of ten "Eco-Pods" - small elevated cabins with large screened windows and porches offering rainforest views. With kerosene lamps providing soft, natural lighting, the Eco-Pods are designed to harmonise with the surrounding jungle.

A traditional airy, thatched-roof palapa is the central dining and meeting area with a host family on hand to serve refreshments and homecooked Belizean breakfasts, dinners and barbecues.

Ms Bradley said the Belize Rainforest Retreat is unique in that it offers privacy and an authentic jungle camp experience, yet is only a fifteen-minute stroll along a scenic trail to the Lodge at Chaa Creek's services and amenities, including a fully serviced conference centre.

Belize Rainforest Retreat guests are also welcome to enjoy an infinity pool, restaurant and lounge, the Hilltop Spa, and complimentary activities that include tours of the onsite Belize Natural History Museum and Butterfly Farm, the Maya Medicinal Plant Trail, and the traditional Maya Organic Farm.

Groups also have access to the miles of well-maintained trails crisscrossing the resort's 400-acre private nature reserve.

"The solar powered, lamp-lit Belize Rainforest Retreat is purposely off the grid so as not to disturb the birds and wildlife in the surrounding nature reserve. Guests can access miles of secure trails right from their Eco-Pods for nature walks, horseback rides, guided birding, or just casual strolls.

"And paddling the Macal River from the canoe landing is another enjoyable activity that brings you close to nature," Ms Bradley said.

In addition to onsite amenities and activities, a wide selection of tours and expeditions covering Belize from its Caribbean coast to inland attractions is also available.

Ms Bradley said Chaa Creek's Belize Inland Expeditions tour and transport company features a fleet of modern vehicles driven by licensed naturalist guides and connected to a nationwide network of travel colleagues to ensure safe, comfortable and reliable transportation throughout Belize.

"While guests can have a completely satisfying stay right here within our 400-acre nature reserve, the Belize Rainforest Retreat's location makes it a perfect and very affordable home base for exploring the rest of the country and region," Ms Bradley said.

To help groups get the most out of their stay, the Belize Rainforest Retreat also offers the complimentary services of experienced local event planners.

"Our event planners work with organisers to identify needs and goals, and then offer suggestions on how to meet them in the easiest, most cost-effective way possible.

"In short, a group tells us what they want, and one of our planners helps them make it happen. Organising meals, activities, transport and other needs is easier with local knowledge, and helps save time and money.

"That, and other services, as well as a secluded yet secure and convenient location, a wealth of exciting activities and quality amenities that ensure an effective, enjoyable and relaxing stay makes the Belize Rainforest Retreat a perfect choice for group get-togethers," Ms Bradley said.

To learn more and to secure bookings, she encouraged group organisers to visit the new Belize Rainforest Retreat website, and then speak with their travel agents or contact Chaa Creek directly to speak with an event planner.

"We're very excited about this new addition to Chaa Creek's range of services, and we're looking forward to working with groups to create something special with this beautiful rainforest venue," Ms Bradley said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is Belize's longest running eco-resort. Set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Western Belize, it has been recognised with numerous honours, including a first place National Geographic World Legacy Award.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2020

Valley of the Sun based custom luxury designer Ruby Farias (https://www.rubyfariasdesigns.com) is looking to GBK's Oscars Celebrity Gift Lounge to help spread the word about her "One Straw at a Time" campaign. The campaign is designed to help reduce environmental damage caused by the use of plastic straws and is centered on the idea of making it easy to carry a fun and fashionable biodegradable bamboo straw and cleaner wherever you go.

With so much attention on the detrimental effects of plastic straws in landfills and waterways, Farias has come up with an artful idea to help replace their use. Reflecting her love for painting and fashion, she's devised an up-cycled painted canvas case that carries a biodegradable bamboo straw and reusable cleaner. The cases fit neatly in a handbag, backpack or laptop case and are individually cut and sewn by Farias.

These painterly cases will be gifted to celebrities stopping by The Artisan Group exhibit at GBK's Gift Lounge honoring the 2020 Oscars Presenters and Nominees.

"My One Straw at a Time campaign offers a twist on sustainability and up-cycling," said Farias in an interview. "The goal is to bring awareness and change, with the objective of reducing the hurt on earth's marine creatures. With this small effort, I like to think we're helping to change the world 'one straw at a time.'"

A pioneer of the Paint and Sip studio concept in the Valley of the Sun, Farias closed the door on that project in favor of pursuing her fashion and design business. Stacks of sample painted canvases remained even after donating many to local non-profits. It then occurred to her that they would be the beginning of an up-cycled side project making woven clutch handbags and make a perfect carrier for the biodegradable straws she was obtaining for family and friends. And so the "One Straw at a Time" campaign was born.

Farias is best known for creating custom one-of-a-kind work-of-art clothing and accessories for those who want to stand out in the crowd by wearing bold and unique looks. Her designs have been featured in The Arizona Republic/AZ Central, Green Living Magazine, So Scottsdale Magazine, North Scottsdale Lifestyle Magazine, Phoenix Business Journal, and Paradise Valley Lifestyle Magazine, among others, and have been seen numerous times on television, including on AZTV 7 Arizona Daily Mix, ABC Channel 5 and NBC Affiliate KPNX Channel 12.

To learn more about Ruby Farias, her other products and this exclusive event, visit https://www.rubyfariasdesigns.com, or call or email Ruby at 602.295.5244 and rubyfarias@rubyfariasdesigns.com. Follow Ruby Farias Designs on Facebook (@rubyfariasdesigns) and Twitter (@rfariasdesigns).

Ruby Farias, Ruby Farias Designs' sole proprietor, is a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona.

*Neither The Artisan Group nor this event are affiliated with the Academy Awards Ceremony; Ruby Farias Designs is not in any way affiliated with the The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Electric vehicles are being introduced gradually, and even with aggressive policy support they are expected to reach 50% of total fleet by 2050, making it imperative to use low carbon biofuels to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector by mid-century. Improvement in biotechnology and bioengineering provide new opportunities to produce advanced biofuels from non-food crops; however it is critical to continue investment in research and development and provide policy incentives for producing bioenergy crops for advanced biofuels.

In a new article in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy (AEPP), Past President of AAEA, and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, David Zilberman along with Madhu Khanna and Deepayan Debnath from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Deepak Rajagopal from the University of California, Los Angeles, examine why biofuels are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

Madhu Khanna says, "We argue that the potential of biofuel has not yet been fully realized. There are opportunities to increase farmers' income by increasing productivity of traditional crops and releasing cropland for biofuels, increasing biofuels from non-food crops and making food and biofuel complementary rather than in conflict."

The article "The Future of Biofuels in an Electrifying Global Transportation Sector: Imperative, Prospects and Challenges" is available on the AEPP website for a limited time. This research was funded by the USDOE's Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproduct Innovation and by the Global Climate and Energy Project.

If you are interested in setting up an interview with Madhu Khanna, please contact Allison Scheetz in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The agenda has been published for a joint Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) & Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) workshop on High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity.

The three day workshop will take place at the Wyndham San Diego Bay Hotel in downtown San Diego, California from March 30 to April 1.

Geothermal wells experience high temperatures at very shallow depths and are required to cement casing across the entire length of each casing string set in the well. The joint GRC/SPE workshop will enable both industries to share their experiences, technologies, technical procedures and best practices on this important aspect of well completion.

The session titles and speakers are as follows: 

Opening Panel Session. Moderators: Louis Capuano Jr., and Todd Zahacy. Panelists: Steve Pye, Daniel Bour and Jeff Spence.

Session 1: The Function of Cement in Well Construction. Chairs: Susan Petty and Kyriacos Agapiou. Presenters: Daniel Bour, Jack Collender and Catalin Teodoriu.

Session 2: Slurry Blends. Chairs: Hamid Najafi and Jeff Spence. Presenters: Nicolas Droger, Rouzbeh Shahsavari, and Thomas J. Pisklak.

Session 3: HT/HP Cements. Chairs: Giorgia Bettin and Axel-Pierre Bois. Presenters: Martin Herriot, Abdelfattah Lamik, Arpita Bathija and Vidar Rygg.

Session 4: Placement Procedures. Chairs: Steve Pye and Ramon Viso. Presenters: Ralph Winmill, Rafael Hernandez and Simon Iremonger.

Session 5: Other Uses of Cement/Research and Development. Chairs: Marc Brennen and Mileva Radonjic. Presenters: Achang Mercy, Simon Iremonger and Carlos A. Fernandez.

Session 6: Problems and Solutions. Chairs: Bob Pilko and Catalin Teodoriu. Presenters: Stephen J. Bauer, Jarrett Wise, Ramadan Ahmed and Temitope Ajayi.

Session 7: What is Needed for Future Cement Blends and Cement Placement Technologies. Chairs: Mileva Radonjic and Daniel Bour. Presenters: Sai Vamsi Krishna Vissa, Arash Dahi Taleghani and Yunxing Lu.

Session 8: Case Histories and Past Experiences. Chairs: Pablo Gutierrez and Carlos Fernandez. Presenters: Andreas Ruch, William (Billy) Thomas, Kristin Kutchak and Afshin Ahmady.

Session 9: Conclusion. Moderator: Susan Petty. Panelists: Bob Pilko and Catalin Teodoriu.

Attendees can save $100 by registering before March 1. The cost for GRC and SPE members is $990 and for non-members of the associations, $1,090.

The complete agenda, speaker information, hotel reservations, registration and more, can be found on our new dedicated website at https://cement.mygeoenergynow.org.

About the Geothermal Resources Council:

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) will be celebrating 50 years of service to the global geothermal energy community in 2022. The GRC is dedicated to advancing geothermal development around the world through education, research, and outreach. For more information, please visit http://www.geothermal.org.

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News. Become a fan on Facebook. Join the geothermal community on LinkedIn. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001 and #GRCAM2020]. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flicker page.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The privately operated US aerial firefighting industry is pursuing a growing international market, as devastating fires continue in Australia, and the fire risk throughout much of the southern hemisphere increases.

At the same time, uncertainties persist in the industry's US markets, following a year in which there was comparatively little activity--compared to the devastating fires of 2018 in California--as well as this year's late release of the contract tenders by the US Forest Service (USFS) for aerial firefighting services.

"The standing unknown for the US aerial fire fighters is what this year's fire season will bring, coupled with an increasing amount of competition within the industry," said Dan Snyder, Chief Operating Officer of Neptune Aviation Services, a fixed-wing tanker operator based in Missoula, Montana. "Contract bidding will be probably be fiercer, and more competitive than in prior years. And there is the still unresolved federal fire-fighting budgetary issue."

Coupled with this, said Snyder, there is also a growing amount of fire activity in the southern hemisphere—not just in Australia, but in South America and South Africa. "Those markets are definitely included in our strategic planning, going forward," he said.

In fact, Neptune Aviation Services has already worked in South America, having deployed one of its BAe 146 tankers to Chile two years ago.

Keith Saylor, Director, Commercial Operations for Columbia Helicopters in Portland, Oregon, reported having an external bucket-equipped Columbia Chinook Model 234 helicopter, which has been working in Australia, under a call-when-needed contact with that country's National Aerial Firefighting Center (NAFC) since December. In addition two other Columbia 234 Chinook aircraft have been operating on fires in Chile, one of which is configured to carry firefighters as well as dropping water, under EU (exclusive use) contracts with the Corporacion Nacional Forestal (CONAF), starting in early December.

"This is the second time we have deployed aircraft to fight fires in Chile, and our first time in Australia," Saylor explained. "This is indicative of a trend toward expanding opportunities for aerial firefighters in the global market."

Also operating in Chile are two CH47D Chinooks, operated by Helimax Aviation of McClellan, California. Both have been flying there, under exclusive use contracts with CONAF and Forestal Mininco, starting in November and December, and supported by two pilots and five mechanics per aircraft. "We are projecting that they will be there through March of this year," said Josh Beckham, Helimax Aviation's General Manager.

Among other US aerial firefighters engaged in combating Australia's wide-spread fires is Sandpoint, Idaho-based Timberline Helicopters. According to Travis Storro, the company's Chief Operating Officer, two UH60 Blackhawk helicopters have been flying from a base at Scone, in the Australian state of New South Wales, since December 7. The bucket-equipped aircraft, he reported, to date have flown over 300 hours dropping water on the fires, averaging eight to 10 hours per day. Each aircraft is supported by two pilots and two mechanics, though given the amount of flying being done, a relief crew was recently dispatched.

"The only time those helicopters, which are flying under a call when needed contract with an Australian partner, have not flown is when heavy smoke made it impossible for pilots to see," Storro said. "Australia is having a devastating fire year that is engulfing the whole continent. Our crews are glad to be able to help save as much life and property as we can. We will be there for as long as needed, unless we are awarded a USFS exclusive use contract that would require us to pull the helicopters out." The bids, he added, were recently submitted to the USFS.

George Hill, Executive Director of the American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) stated that as the industry continues to take delivery of modern aerial firefighting equipment, "these assets will continue to be improving and dependable resources" not only for fire protection in the US, but increasingly beyond its borders.

"As cross-border opportunities continue to develop, the industry will be better able to plan for staffing and training of pilots and mechanics, even given the cyclical nature of fire seasons in the U.S.," Hill remarked.

Columbia Helicopters, Helimax Aviation, Neptune Aviation and Timberline Helicopters are members of AHSAFA, the Washington-based industry trade association representing the privately owned and operated aerial firefighting companies before the USFS and other federal agencies tasked with wildland management.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, received a $45,000 grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC). This grant will increase the city's capacity to manage and process more post-consumer foam polystyrene, including foodservice packaging and protective packaging for recycling.

Austin's Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center(RRDOC) currently serves single family residents and multifamily complexes. Most services are at no cost, but some services have a fee, including services offered to the business community. Austin's Universal Recycling Ordinance requires businesses to provide access to recycling. With the ordinance in place, the RRDOC saw a large increase in the amount of foam collected and processed at its facility — an increase of nearly 8,000 pounds per month.

"We are excited to see more material coming to our facility. With such an increase in the volume of foam, we were struggling to keep up," said Andy Dawson, Assistant Division Manager. "With this grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition, we will purchase a second densifier to help supplement our current equipment and allow us to handle a greater volume of foam coming from businesses."

To communicate with residents about this program, ARR has taken the initiative to provide outreach material to nearly all 195,000 residential customers in Austin. The city will continue to inform residents and businesses through social media sites and monthly utility bill inserts to relay new information about their recycling program.

"We like to work with forward thinking organizations, like the City of Austin's Austin Resource Recovery Department, to expand their recycling programs," said Natha Dempsey, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute, which houses the coalition. "Everyone benefits when more materials are recycled in the communities they serve, instead of going to landfills."

The grant is made possible through contributions to FRC, which focuses exclusively on increased recycling of post-consumer foam polystyrene. Its members include Americas Styrenics; Cascades Canada ULC; CKF Inc.; Chick-fil-A; Dart Container Corp.; Dolco Packaging; Dyne-A-Pak; Genpak; INEOS Styrolution America LLC; NOVA Chemicals Corp.; Pactiv Foodservice/Food Packaging; Republic Plastics; and TOTAL Petrochemicals & Refining USA.

Austin Resource Recovery is the 13th grant recipient to receive FRC funding since 2015. Over 3 million additional residents in the U.S. and Canada can recycle foam as a result of FRC grants. Visit http://www.RecycleFoam.org to learn about foam recycling, read about previous recipients, or apply for a grant.

ABOUT FPI: Founded in 1933, the Foodservice Packaging Institute is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry in North America. FPI promotes the value and benefits of foodservice packaging and serves as the industry's leading authority to educate and influence stakeholders. Members include raw material and machinery suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and purchasers of foodservice packaging. For more information or to follow us on social media, visit http://www.fpi.org.

ABOUT FRC: The Foam Recycling Coalition was formed under the Foodservice Packaging Institute in 2014 to support increased recycling of foodservice packaging made from foam polystyrene. FRC shares general information on foam recycling, provides technical resources and offers funding assistance to programs ready to start or strengthen post-consumer foam recycling. Members include stakeholders from throughout the foodservice packaging value chain. Learn more at http://www.recyclefoam.org.



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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Spoonflower, the world's largest custom fabric and home decor digital marketplace, announced today that its board has chosen Michael Jones as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Jones brings more than 25 years of expertise in e-commerce, marketplaces, and technology to the company. He succeeds Gart Davis, the company's co-founder, who is stepping into the new role of Chief Operating Officer.

"Michael is exactly the right leader for Spoonflower's future," said Davis. "His strong management experience will help shape the company as we continue to accelerate growth internationally, and his strategic depth and keen understanding will catalyze Spoonflower forward as a leader in e-commerce. As COO, I look forward to working with Michael and our internal and partner teams to extend our innovative work in print and manufacturing, delivering custom-made premium products that delight our e-commerce customers with increasing efficiency, quality, and speed."

In just over a decade, Spoonflower has disrupted the textile manufacturing industry by offering consumers and makers their choice of high-quality custom-printed fabric by the yard, featuring any design imaginable, whether their own or from independent artists across the globe. In 2016, the North Carolina-based business opened a second factory in Berlin, Germany, to better serve audiences in the rapidly growing EMEA regions.

The company's recent expansion into wallpaper and home decor has invited new consumer segments to purchase the same vast offering of designs on made-to-order products for their homes, businesses and more. Due to strong demand for these newer categories, the company is investing in key leadership positions to support the future trajectory of the company.

"Spoonflower has a unique value proposition, combining print-on-demand technology with a vast independent artist Marketplace, placing it at the nexus of e-commerce, technology, and manufacturing," said Scot Wingo, member of Spoonflower's board of directors. "I worked alongside Michael for ten years at ChannelAdvisor and believe that he is the right person to lead Spoonflower into this new decade, given his strong command of these nuances and his customer-first philosophy."

Jones most recently was Chief Revenue Officer at Amplience, a London-based headless content management platform, where he was responsible for all worldwide marketing, sales, business development, customer success, and professional services. He previously held leadership positions at Anatwine - acquired by Berlin-based Zalando, RetailMeNot (acquired by Harland Clarke), eBay, and ChannelAdvisor.

"Spoonflower is one the best-kept secrets in the e-commerce industry," said Jones. "Under the leadership of Founders Gart Davis and Stephen Fraser and President Allison Polish, Spoonflower reimagined the textile manufacturing industry and cultivated a thriving artist community to deliver unique products made with sustainable and scalable custom printing. Everyone—from artists and makers to employees and shareholders—should be excited for what's in store for the future of our business."

ABOUT SPOONFLOWER 
Spoonflower is a global marketplace connecting makers and consumers with artists worldwide. The company's on-demand digital printing platform has revolutionized the textile industry in its development of an eco-friendly, sustainable and scalable manufacturing process. With Spoonflower, consumers can either design their own patterns on premium fabric, wallpaper and home goods or shop from the world's largest marketplace of over 1 million designs from independent artists. Today, millions of individuals use Spoonflower to express their personal style and power their entrepreneurial spirit.

For more information on Spoonflower visit https://www.spoonflower.com/en/about

Press Contact: 
Sarah Ward 
Senior Vice President of Marketing at Spoonflower 
Email: press@spoonflower.com



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

With the EU raising the price of lignite in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases and fight against climate change, the Hungarian government has decided to turn toward renewable energy as a source of power. With a view to increasing solar panels from 500MW to 30,000MW by 2022, Hungary is seeking to step away from coal and other fossil fuels towards more sustainable energy sources.

The 150MW (megawatt) project will be split into three groundmounted 50MW solar plants in targeted areas of the country using the best available solar PV technology on the market. These solar plants will then feed into the national grid as energy security and diversification of sources has become a priority issue within the country, and the EU at large.

This solar project is a perfect fit in Capital Corp's ongoing Green Energy Initiative, which has been active for well over a decade.

Mr Gilles Herard, Jr, Capital Corp Merchant Banking's Managing Director, structured the funding proposal for this project. Mr Herard is a seasoned Merchant Banker and has been in the banking industry for 38 years. He worked early in his career at the Toronto Dominion Bank (Canada) and later on joined Manufacturer Hanover (MH) of New York as Senior Credit Analyst. He eventually created his own Firm, Capital Corp Merchant Banking, where he syndicates and structures funding for top companies worldwide, all the while investing his own firm's funds into the projects. As the head of Capital Corp Merchant Banking, Mr Herard has become a leading figure in international middle-market project financing and engineers all funding structures for projects at Capital Corp. Mr Herard has received numerous awards for his work and other contributions including being appointed to the Presidential Business Commission, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, nominated as Executive of the Year by the internationally acclaimed National Register's Who's Who, and having received the Senatorial Medal of Freedom, among many others.

About Capital Corp Merchant Banking: Capital Corp offers quality Merchant Banking services for a variety of projects worldwide. Capital Corp Merchant Banking has developed close working relationships with groups of Professionals: Specialists in Finance, Commercial Risks Insurance and Re-Insurance, International Accounting Firms and Law Firms, and the largest Valuation Firm in the world. Capital Corp Merchant Banking is solution-oriented and known for being the most flexible Funding Source on the Market in creating bespoke investment structures to meet the needs of the different constituent groups in each individual transaction. Capital Corp Merchant Banking offers many services: Project Financing, Consulting, Due Diligence, Evaluation of a Business, Negotiating Services, Acquisitions, Investment Approach, and Presentation Reports as well. For further information, please visit the website.



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LONG LAKE, MINN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Whether you call it a lake home, cabin, cottage or camp, buyers are naturally drawn to the water's edge when looking at lakeshore properties. The wide variety of shoreline conditions gives buyers a lot to consider before they write a purchase agreement.

Some buyers seek a tranquil retreat with a spectacular view. Others want a shoreline suited to an active watersports lifestyle. One important consideration is the set of local ordinances governing each lake. Some municipalities have enacted no-wake or quiet hours rules that allow boat motors to only run at idle from 5:00 pm to 10:00 am, for example.

Next, consider the natural environment at the water's edge.

"The shoreline transition to the water, the depth of the water, and lake bottom conditions all factor into enjoyable use of the lake or river," says John Gehring, owner of Solo Dock, a tip-in dock manufacturer in Long Lake, Minnesota. "Thoughtful selection of a dock or pier will take advantage of the desirable conditions and overcome any challenging aspects of the lakeshore."

A relatively level shoreline allows for easy access to the water and the dock. Lakeshore owners can simply anchor a starter bracket at the water's edge and install the dock. On a shoreline with a hill, the dock can be installed on the beach, at the water's edge, or attached to a new or existing stairway. In either case, Gehring says dock selection decisions need to factor in ease of transporting to a safe and secure location for storage, often at the top of the hill or stairs. Docks that break down into sections as small as six feet long allow one person to install and remove the dock by themselves.

Lakeshore buyers should consider that steep banks may also require stabilization, landscaping and stairs to prevent the bank from sliding into the lake. However, these improvements also preserve the owner's investment, beautifies the property and enhances the view from up top.

Gehring also advises prospective buyers to get water measurements every six feet from shore until the water is at least four-to-six feet deep. Boats typically need a minimum of three feet of water to float if tied to the dock, and four or more feet of water if kept on a lift. Water depth measurements will tell you how many feet of dock you will need to purchase, and how long the pipes need to be for each dock section when you order a dock.

"Getting water depth measurements helps prospective lakeshore owners formulate a plan and a budget for a dock, a boat and maybe a boat lift," says Gehring. "I occasionally talk to new lakeshore owners that didn't get water depth measurements, and when spring arrived they discovered they need 100 or 200 feet of dock, which they didn't budget for. Fortunately, Solo Dock offers a 0% financing option to help customers get the dock they need to enjoy the summer on the lake."

Gehring suggests buyers ask if the DNR or lake association regulates the water depth in the lake or river with a dam, and how much the water level fluctuates during the summer. It's an advantage to have a dock that can be installed without getting into the water, especially when the water is high and cold in spring. If getting help to install a dock early in spring and remove it late in fall is in question, consider a dock that one person can install, level and remove to take advantage of the early sunny spring days and the last warm days of fall.

Also Gehring suggests finding out what the lake bottom consists of. Is the lake bottom mucky? If so, how deep is the muck? Often there are a few inches to a foot of muck on top of a firm bottom like sand, gravel or clay. This is the result of decayed leaves, etc. accumulating on the lake bottom over many years, especially in lakeshore that hasn't seen active use. Large, concave footpads (12" diameter, for example) give dock posts stable support in firm or soft lake bottoms. A removal winch tripod tool allows one person to pull the dock out of sand, silt or muck without getting into the water.

Also, prospective buyers should determine if they will need to purchase flood insurance. If you will have a mortgage on the property and the building is classified as being in a flood plain, your lender will require you to purchase flood insurance. FEMA recently reclassified property that previously didn't require flood insurance.

Finally, Gehring advises prospective buyers to include a dock or boat lift that's on the property in the purchase agreement if it might fit their needs. But if the dock is old, wooden, heavy, etc., buyers should specify that the seller remove and dispose of the dock prior to closing, and start their search for a dock they will enjoy for decades to come.

Solo Dock is headquartered in the city of Long Lake, Minnesota, in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. John Gehring is the owner of Solo Dock, and he and his family have lived on Lake Minnetonka for 25 years. In that time he has helped customers, friends and neighbors install many styles of docks on many different types of lakeshore, giving him the experience to advise customers and ship docks across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, see the company's web site at http://www.SoloDock.com or call 1-952-472-3953.



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

AWWA is submitting comments today on the proposed Lead and Copper Rule revisions. While AWWA's full comments touch on many sections of the proposal, CEO David LaFrance highlights some key areas below.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) believes the proposed Lead and Copper Rule represents a significant step forward for public health protection. AWWA calls on EPA to make a number of important improvements to the proposal and move forward quickly to finalize the rule.

Lead Service Line Inventories and Replacement 
More than three years ago, AWWA's board adopted a statement of public policy calling for the removal of all lead service lines, a primary source of lead in drinking water. Understanding that most lead service lines are at least partially owned by consumers and located on private property, the board recognized this is a tremendous undertaking that would require the "development of collaborative community-based approaches to remove all lead service lines in their entirety."

The proposed rule significantly advances this goal in at least two ways. First, it requires water utilities of all sizes to develop inventories of lead service lines in their service areas and to share that information with their communities. While this requirement may seem mundane to some, in truth, it is a tremendous catalyst for better protection today and for a future without lead service lines. Consumers who know that they have lead lines connecting their homes to the water system will be more inclined to collaborate with the utility to replace them. Homebuyers will be more inclined to ask that lead lines be replaced before a property is transferred. Local governments and citizens who more fully understand where lead risks exist may be more motivated to collaborate on solutions.

Second, the rule requires water utilities to develop plans to remove all lead service lines in their entirety over time. This is an enormous undertaking that requires an all-hands-on-deck approach in our communities. Water utilities are ready to be leaders in this challenge. However, the removal of all lead service lines cannot be accomplished without a spirit of community collaboration and shared responsibility among water utilities, property owners, manufacturers, state regulators, federal agencies, financing authorities, plumbers, code officials, local government and many others. It will take time, coordination and money. But ultimately, the best way to protect people from lead in water is to remove the sources of lead. The water community stands ready to embark on this next frontier of lead risk reduction.

Schools and Childcare Facilities 
AWWA actively encourages its members to assist schools and childcare facilities in identifying and addressing lead in drinking water in their facilities. In October, AWWA joined with EPA in a Memo of Understanding to help schools and childcare facilities investigate and remediate lead problems.

However, the proposed rule departs from this collaborative approach and instead makes water utilities investigators in buildings that are outside their control. AWWA believes the best role for the water utility in school and childcare facilities is as a helpful technical partner and advisor.

Corrosion Control 
The proposed rule revisions appropriately focus a great deal on "corrosion control," the process through which water utilities adjust water chemistry to prevent lead from service lines or home plumbing from dissolving into water. Corrosion control is at the core of the existing rule and remains critical in minimizing risks of lead in drinking water.

AWWA is recommending that EPA revisit the proposed corrosion control framework and revise its approach so that water systems are better able to take a science-based approach to providing sustainable and robust corrosion control. AWWA is recommending the rule use a "toolbox approach" that allows utilities to evaluate and implement successful corrosion control strategies.

AWWA is committed to working for strong protections today and a future where lead is no longer in contact with the water we drink. The new LCR is an opportunity to build on decades of progress in reducing lead exposure. As EPA pointed out in its 2016 white paper on the LCR revisions, median blood levels for young children have decreased ten-fold since the mid-1970s. The number of the nation's large drinking water systems exceeding the LCR action level has decreased by over 90 percent since the rule's initial implementation.

Still, AWWA and the water community are committed to working toward a day when the potential for lead in drinking water is removed from every household and every community. We look forward to working with EPA, our members and everyone with an interest in safe water as the new rule is finalized and implemented.

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world's most important resource. With approximately 51,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont) has been awarded the contract to supply Next Wave Energy Partners (Next Wave) with licensing, engineering and proprietary equipment for a STRATCO alkylation unit near the Houston Ship Channel in Pasadena, Texas, known as Project Traveler. In order to meet North America's growing octane demand and desire for cleaner-burning gasoline, Next Wave commissioned DuPont for a STRATCO alkylation unit with 28,000 bpsd of alkylate production capacity from an ethylene feedstock.

The STRATCO alkylation unit will enable Next Wave to generate low-sulfur, high-octane, low-Rvp alkylate with zero olefins that exceeds the current U.S. gasoline specifications with an octane greater than 96.0 (R+M)/2. Startup is targeted for mid-2022.

"DuPont is excited to provide Next Wave with our STRATCO alkylation technology in the world's first stand-alone alkylation complex," said Kevin Bockwinkel, Global Licensing Business Manager, STRATCO Alkylation Technology. "This is truly a one-of-a-kind complex that will be key in supplying a high-quality gasoline blendstock to the market. The Next Wave alkylation unit will utilize several of the latest innovations from DuPont as we continue our commitment to providing the most advanced and efficient technology to our customers."

Dan Fahey, Next Wave Vice President, Engineering & Technology, commented, "We value the relationship and technical contributions by DuPont over the last several years to progress our project to final investment decision. DuPont has supported Project Traveler in a role that is more than just a supplier of technology; they have become a trusted advisor who will be with us through the life of the unit."

The STRATCO alkylation technology is the established global leader in the industry with over 100 units licensed worldwide and more than 915,000 BPSD (35,800 kmta) of installed capacity. STRATCO alkylation technology is a sulfuric acid catalyzed process that converts low-value olefins into high-value alkylate, a key desirable component for clean fuel. With units built over 80 years still in operation, the STRATCO Alkylation technology is a highly effective, reliable solution for producing cleaner-burning fuel with high octane, a low Rvp, low sulfur and zero olefins.

About DuPont Clean Technologies

The Clean Technologies division of DuPont is a global leader in process technology licensing and engineering, offering critical process equipment, products and services that enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, nonferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS sulfuric acid production, STRATCO alkylation, BELCO wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming hydroprocessing. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes. We make everyday life better, safer, cleaner. To learn more about the Clean Technologies division, please visit http://www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com.

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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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The WRISE Leadership Forum attracts leaders from various segments of the renewable energy industry including transmission, utilities and project development. Networking and professional development are among the highlights of the event.

Effective negotiation skills contribute significantly to business success. This interactive workshop will demonstrate proven tactics that can help participants become confident negotiators. Attendees will learn how to prepare for a negotiation. How to gain an understanding of what the other party wants to achieve, and how to build trust and make integrity the guiding principle.

When and Where: 
Negotiation Skills Workshop 
Presenter: Kimberlee Centera, CEO, TerraPro Solutions 
Date: February 19, 2020, 2:45 to 3:45pm 
Location: Line Hotel Austin, TX - Onyx Ballroom 1

"I am passionate about teaching women negotiation strategies that will help them to achieve their goals," states Kimberle Centera. "Women will learn how to influence perceptions and outcomes with tactics that maximize trust, reinforce value and manage stakeholder expectations."

Kimberlee Centera is founder and CEO of TerraPro Solutions, a leading renewable energy project development consultancy. The company has generated over 10 GWs in Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage. With a total financed value of over $6 billion, TerraPro Solutions is the top development consultancy in the renewables market. Ms. Centera is the only female CEO of a privately held renewable energy consultancy in the U.S.A.

About Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE): 
WRISE was founded in 2005 and works to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women to achieve a strong diversified workforce and support a robust renewable energy economy. Since that time, WRISE has grown to an organization with local chapters in the US and Canada; national programming that includes activities at renewable trade shows across the country, the Leadership Forum, Take Charge Workshops, mentoring, professional development and webinar series; and a growing grassroots network of nearly 10,000 women and men. To learn more about WRISE, please visit: https://wrisenergy.org/.

About TerraPro Solutions: 
TerraPro Solutions' risk management process includes in-depth risk reviews and comprehensive analysis as well as training and coaching that empowers project team members to make informed decisions about risk management. For more information contact Annemarie Osborne 949-237-2906 aosborne@terraprosolutions.com or Vanessa Faucher 858-573-2000 vfaucher@terraprosolutions.com or visit http://terraprosolutions.com/.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

As the solar industry continues to break headlines, Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologiescontinues to share his opinion on some of the most talked-about topics including the discovery of a new rhodium molecule and the projected future of the solar industry within California and also the nation as a whole.

Recently quoted in an article published on Solar United, Nicki Zvik stated, "There's nothing that exhilarates us at GST quite like the news of advancements that are going to propel the solar industry forward and that could quite literally change the future of the world....Efficiency is a huge factor in creating a quality solar energy system. And though this molecule is currently being discussed for the powering of cars, it can be seen as the beginning of something much greater. With great minds continuing to make breakthroughs in solar technology, we can assume that the future solar landscape will be far more prestigious than we ever could have imagined when we first began the journey only decades ago."

And while Zvik has expressed his enthusiasm for the solar industry, he also has remained a realist. Another recent article published on Energy Dailyexplained, "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."

To this, Zvik responded, "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."

However he continued in the article with a positive outlook stating, "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. 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...Last year was GST's most prosperous year yet, and we have even higher standards this year. 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."

But most recently, Zvik dove into the impact California has on the solar industry. In this article published on Yahoo Finance he goes further in depth in regards to the solar mandate recently gone into effect in California, explaining, "When we began the journey of building GST, we knew that being based in California would have its benefits, but our state has come far further in the past few years than we ever could have imagined. California is well on the way to being the first state completely powered by renewable energy, and largely by solar energy. And this really speaks volumes simply considering the sheer size of California. Aside from a couple other states like Texas and Alaska, California is comparatively much more massive than other states in the US meaning that it has taken a lot more effort for us to achieve solar goals than it would almost any other state. Not to mention the population of California's large cities could have been seen as a huge obstacle, but we've continued to persevere and remain a leader in the green energy movement...Now that the solar panel mandate has gone into effect, we at Green Solar Technologies are prepared to be busier than ever. Not only will we expect to be installing solar panels on new properties, but this mandate encourages homeowners of existing properties to jump on the solar train as well, which of course is just as well for the solar industry as it is for homeowners allowing most homeowners to nearly eliminate their electricity bills and become energy independent in a time where traditional forms of energy continue to rise in cost as the cost of solar energy is rapidly decreasing."



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GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

PanTech Design to attend the 11th annual Smart Energy Summit which will take place February 17-19, 2020, at the Omni Downtown in Austin, TX. Troy Morgan, PanTech Design CEO and founder, has been invited to participate in a panel discussion titled Energy Data and the Smart Home: Enhancing the Customer Relationship. The discussion is scheduled for February 19, 2020 at 10:45am CST. Additional panelists include: 

Rand Bailin, Partner, Sprosty Network

Justin Berghoff, Director, Business Development & Product Management, Leviton

Daniel Roesler, Co-founder & CTO, UtilityAPI

Katie Shrewsberry, Founder, EcoCred, Exelon

An easy-to-understand energy bill and the ability to check a home's energy usage, real time, are the most valuable energy management features tested. The panel discussion addresses how access to high-frequency energy data enables multiple value-added services, including those that can be monetized as a service to consumers and those that can serve partners as lead generation tools or as part of a broader home warranty service.

As the creator of Adapt Energy, a home energy automation ecosystem, PanTech Design has a unique perspective on the value of smart energy in the home and the potential of customer energy data. Troy Morgan brings, to the discussion, his expertise in home energy automation and energy monitoring.

"The market has a growing list of IoT devices that can monitor and provide data for home energy management. But the critical thing, to make that data actionable and useful for value-added services, is the aggregation of the devices and the intelligence surrounding them," commented Troy Morgan, CEO, PanTech Design.

Hosted by Park Associates, the Smart Energy Summit addresses the challenge and opportunity for utilities as consumer adoption of connected products and participation in renewable power generation increases. The event addresses the new approaches and solutions that are using connectivity and data to transform how energy is delivered.

PanTech Design is a veteran software development firm specializing in residential automation systems and is the creator of Adapt for Crestron and Adapt Energy. For more information, please visit http://www.pantechdesign.com.



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SWANTON, OHIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

AquaBlok Ltd has a strong focus on improving materials and performance of remedies for contaminated sediments. Activated carbon is a proven amendment that is being increasingly deployed for remediating sediments contaminated with hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs). The effectiveness of activated carbon relies on the carbon's affinity for the target contaminants (e.g. PAHs, PCBs, and PFAS compounds). This affinity is often measured in terms of both the adsorption capacity (i.e. the equilibrium partition coefficient) as well as the speed of adsorption (i.e. the kinetics) for the selected HOCs. However, the generally accepted ASTM standard method for determining the equilibrium partition coefficient is not suited to a contaminated sediment setting and therefore introduces a bias that has the potential to have substantial adverse impact on remedy performance when granular activated carbon (GAC) is applied.

ASTM Bench-Scale Method Bias: Legacy Influence of Testing for Water Treatment

The approach commonly utilized for determining the partition coefficients for GAC introduces a bias that is often overlooked despite its significance. The ASTM Method D5919-96 is a standard often used for determining partition coefficients of activated carbon on a lab or bench-scale basis for water treatment applications. For water treatment, small scale column tests (i.e. RSSCT) are utilized to rapidly determine the relative performance of activated carbon. To accurately perform these tests, it is important that the lab columns retain the proportionality between the size of the vessels and the activated carbon particle size (ASTM D6586-03). This requires that the activated carbon used for testing has a very small particle size. Therefore, to determine the partition coefficient the standard recommends GAC is pulverized such that >90% of the activated carbon is 45-µm or smaller (i.e. 325-mesh or smaller). This step of the method effectively transforms the GAC into powder activated carbon (PAC). Although this method has been proven to be effective for application of activated carbon in water/wastewater treatment, it is not generally suitable for evaluating GAC when applied to active/amended capping of contaminated sediments.

Impacts of ASTM Method Bias on Expected Sediment Remedy Performance

A common practice of the remedial design engineer is to incorporate a GAC partition coefficient obtained from this ASTM method into a model of remedy performance, even though it is generally known and understood that a powdered form of activated carbon will provide significantly greater adsorption capacity than a granular form. Therefore, the use of partition coefficients determined based on powdered rather than granular sized materials over-estimates the performance of GAC in modeling and design for both kinetics and capacity. A second equally significant issue is that the speed of adsorption is typically not factored into the design and modeling of amended caps in contaminated sediments applications. The partition coefficient is an equilibrium measure of capacity and does not incorporate the rate or speed of adsorption. Therefore, contaminant transport mechanisms (such as groundwater up-welling) become critical to understanding whether the selected activated carbon remedy (GAC vs. PAC) has the capability to adsorb the contaminants at a rate equal to or exceeding the speed at which they may be moving through the amended cap.

It has been well documented by several academic and industry experts that PAC provides orders-of-magnitude better performance than GAC with respect to both total adsorptive capacity and kinetics. Yet a review of recent remedial designs reveals that there is a common assumption that a GAC-based approach will possess equal performance to a PAC-based approach. In addition, this assumption also appears in design inputs for modeling with respect to GAC performance in the design of amended/active caps. The potential effect is that the quantity of GAC applied may be far too low to provide the expected performance of the remedial design.

A number of high-profile contaminated sediment sites are planning to incorporate the use of activated carbon to improve the performance of the remedy. Where GAC is under consideration at these sites, it is recommended that any existing data or test/pilot programs planned should be carefully reviewed. This review should focus on ensuring that the data collected provides a reliable indication of the expected performance of the activated carbon amendment in the full-scale remediation of these important contaminated sediment sites.

About AquaBlok 
AquaBlok, Ltd. provides a range of materials that address a variety of sealing and contaminated sediment remediation applications. Technical advantages include uniform delivery of high-value amendment materials at low concentrations and a higher rate of adsorption than granular materials. Both in-situ treatment and low-permeability products are supplied under the AquaGate and AquaBlok names, respectively. More information on this topic can be found in the News section at http://www.aquablok.com.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Florida home buyers are some of the luckiest consumers in the nation. Not only do they get to buy a home in the Sunshine State but they also get to take advantage of having some of the most sought-after and reliable home builders putting up homes in dozens of communities across the state.

Some of these home builders, like EcoSun Homes, not only build incredible looking homes, but they are also affordable AND energy efficient. How energy efficient? Some of the EcoSun Homes have a perfect score of 0 on the HERS Index.

The HERS Index is a 3rd party energy rating company that scores homes based on their energy efficiency. The lower the score, the lower the energy bills and higher home comfort the house will have.

A typical home in the United States scores 100 while several "eco-friendly" builders claim to have homes that score in the 40's.

A 40 wasn't good enough for Rubi Akooka, the CEO of EcoSun Homes. He wanted to create a truly Net-Zero home. Recent HERS index reports show that he's done it. "All the homes we build are designed to be eco-friendly, affordable and attractive. We are one of the few companies in America that can say some of our homes produce as much energy as they use, allowing our home owners to owe virtually nothing on their electric bill."

Find out more about the HERS Index and how you can buy one of these incredible homes today by visiting https://ecosunhomes.com



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CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Children with ADHD from the poorest areas are significantly more likely to receive medication as children with ADHD from the most affluent areas, according to the first UK study of its kind.

Previous research has shown that children in poorer areas are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. This new research in BJPsych Open, published on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, is the first UK study to show an association between deprivation and the likelihood of receiving medication for ADHD.

The finding is unlikely to have a single, simple explanation, but suggests that children from poorer areas are less able to benefit from treatments which don't involve medication, such a behavioural management classes for parents. Parents in poorer areas may find it more difficult to attend these regular classes, because of economic insecurity, for example working multiple jobs.

Dr Samuel Nunn, junior doctor at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and lead author of the paper, said, "This finding is important because it has implications for those in clinical practice and for policymakers. Further research would inform development of possible interventions to tackle the effects of social deprivation, though progress may be difficult unless the broader social determinants of health are addressed."

Researchers investigated a sample of 1,354 young people with a diagnosis of ADHD in the Sheffield area. Household postcodes were used to derive a standard measure of socioeconomic deprivation.

Statistical analysis showed that higher deprivation was associated with a higher likelihood of receiving medication, after controlling for age, sex, religion, ethnicity and the presence of other diagnoses.

Read the full open access article from BJPsych Open: http://bit.ly/2SmsqFE



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Healthworx CBD, a Colorado-based CBD company, just released its exclusive Terpene Enhanced CBD oil designed to improve your mood. Next to their evergreen THC-free and full-spectrum CBD oil, Terpene Enhanced CBD oils represent a great alternative to all CBD oil lovers. It is full of carefully selected natural terpenes with a specific impact on the individual mood. The terpenes are essential and highly beneficial compounds derived from plants, owing to their particular effects on the body. Each product is offering a specific feel: Relax, Sleep, Energy, and Focus. Designed to suit even the most distinct taste, the Terpene enhanced CBD oils come in the standard 15 ml bottle with 3000 mg of CBD.

"All our products are non-GMO, and pesticide-free, made from naturally grown hemp. We want only the best quality for our customers. All products are tested in independent labs and are completely pesticide, heavy metal and allergen-free," said the CEO of HealthworxCBD.

CBD that goes into their products is extracted through strict CO2 extraction methods and meet or exceed all industry standards. The packaging ensures the optimal dosage, offering easy consumption, and a unique CBD experience; it is suitable for all CBD users. Terpene Enhanced CBD Oil comes at $149.99 per 15ml bottle.

HealthworxCBD is a CBD company based in Denver, Colorado. Since its foundation, Healthworx CBD created an intuitive and customer-oriented brand. Their mission is creating organic, natural hemp products that promote and enhance healthy lifestyles. For more information on HealthworxCBD, visit https://healthworxcbd.com and find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Representatives with Waste Kings Junk Removalannounced today that it is now providing construction waste removal services in Austin.

"We're very excited to offer all-days-a-week construction waste pickup service in Austin," said Chris Aversa, spokesman for Waste Kings Junk Removal, Austin's most trusted providers.

"We collect all types of construction waste such as debris & tiling, walls, windows, and drywall, etc.," highlighted Aversa.

Aversa went on to add, "We offer construction waste removal in Austin that is quick, convenient and affordable. We offer full-service junk removal in Austin, TX, for commercial and residential properties."

Aversa stressed, "We have years of experience doing trash removal. We can give you a free quote for your junk removal, whether it be a small amount or a bulk trash pick-up in Austin."

Aversa explained that the process to take advantage of our pick-up service takes less than 60 seconds: just visit our website, provide your name, phone number, a general description of what you need, click the Take My Junk button, and you're all set.

Pricing is based on volume and type of material.

Finding the right waste removal provider for your home or business, according to Aversa, can be the difference between a good or bad experience. Waste Kings Junk Removal is a full-service junk removal company in Austin and a leading provider of waste removal services in Texas.

"Our team is dedicated to providing superior customer service, ensuring a pleasant and positive experience," Aversa stressed, before adding, "We are proud of our 100% satisfaction record, our trained technicians, and our proven and effective waste removal processes."

The company spokesman asked those in need of waste disposal to leave the task to Waste Kings Junk Removal.

As to why anyone should try the newly launched Pick-Up Service, Aversa pointed to the fact that "We are crowned the 'Waste Kings' because we know how to expertly handle the junk you want out of your life. Book a pick-up or call us today for a quote."

For more details, please visit https://www.kingsofwaste.com/blog and https://www.kingsofwaste.com/what-we-do.

About Waste Kings Junk Removal

We are a full-service junk removal company. We come in and conveniently haul away items, from any location that you no longer need, like renovation materials, construction debris, old sofas, mattresses, etc.

We do our best to take the stress out of de-cluttering your home. We will even remove waste as it sits in your home.

Contact Details:

Chris Aversa 
Phone: 979-291-2809

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
700 Lavaca St. 
Suite 1400 
Austin, TX 78701 
(512) 400-2136

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
3206 Longmire 
Suite A56 
College Station, TX 77845 
(979) 291-2809

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
800 Private Road 917 
Suite 120 
Georgetown, TX 78626 
(512) 400-2136

Source: Waste Kings Junk Removal



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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

This is the first time a seminar of this kind will be in Alberta. During this one-day event, 17 speakers will touch upon some of the latest market areas in mobility and transportation including:

Connected Vehicles 
Infrastructure and Smart Cities 
Smart Agriculture 
Autonomous Mining and O&G

"We are proud to host visionary leaders from major US, European and Asian corporations," said Rosy Amlani, CFO & VP Business Development.

Visionary presentations will include:

Innovation Trends in the Auto Industry / PSA Group's Innovation Strategy Christine Mescam, VP Innovation Strategy at Groupe PSA

Groupe PSA, parent company of Peugeot, Fiat, and Chrysler, is the world's fourth-largest automobile manufacturer. Christine Mescam will share market trends and how they shape PSA's innovation strategy.

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS): Improving user experience with integrated transportation David Lainé, MaaS Director at Transdev Group

Transdev Group is a French-based international private-public transport operator, with operations in 20 countries including Eastern Canada. David Lainé will share his expertise on how cities can use digital intelligence to integrate all modes of transportation (taxis, buses, cars, trains, etc), increasing usage and improving the experience for end users.

Electric Transportation Beyond Cars Ted Dowling, VP Sales at BYD Co Ltd.

BYD Co Ltd is the largest Chinese manufacturer of electric automobiles and battery-powered transportation, including bicycles, buses, forklifts, solar panels, trucks and others. Ted Dowling will share trends and new innovations in electric transportation that can be used for passengers, commercial vehicles as well as in industry.

5G Telecommunication in Autonomous Systems and Robotics Applications Ryan Walker, Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships at Telus Communications

Telus is a world-leading communications and information technology company with $14.6 billion in annual revenue and 14.5 million customer connections. Ryan Walker will talk about Telus' $16B investment in Alberta, and how that will accelerate opportunities for innovation in autonomous systems and robotics.

Improving Equipment Utilization in Oil and Gas Operations with Intelligent Connectivity Chris Harvell, VP of Product Innovation and Chief Technology Officer at Stewart & Stevenson

Stewart & Stevenson is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for the oil and gas, marine, construction, power generation, transportation, mining and agricultural industries. Chris Harvell will help us understand how intelligent connectivity can improve utilization and maximize production for oil & gas companies in Alberta.

Location for the seminar 
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 
1316 33 Street Northeast 
Calgary, AB T2A 6B6

Date And Time 
Thu, 20 February 2020 
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST

For more information visit 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-of-mobility-tickets-86870739721

About ACAMP 
Founded in Alberta, Canada in 2007, ACAMP is a unique industry-led advanced technology product development centre that entrepreneurs count on to move their innovation from proof-of-concept to manufactured product by providing access to multidisciplinary engineers, technology experts, unique specialized equipment, and industry acumen. ACAMP focuses on electronics hardware, firmware, software (ML/AI), sensors, and embedded systems. ACAMP is the only advanced technology product development group in Canada that provides a full range of support at each stage of the product development process. Offices in Edmonton and Calgary, ACAMP offers support to companies worldwide. For more information, please visit acamp.ca.



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CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

The Woolpert-GDS Joint Venture (JV) has been contracted to acquire topographic and bathymetric lidar data of Saint Lucia's entire landmass and coastal zone. The contract was signed under the World Bank's Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP), which aims to measurably reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change in Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean Region.

High-resolution, 3D lidar data has proved effective around the world in mapping and modeling landscapes and environments, helping policy-makers make informed decisions about how best to utilize resources to prepare for and recover from weather-related disasters.

According to a report from the Saint Luciagovernment, the collection and processing of lidar data will assist officials in land-use, transportation, infrastructure, cellular network and agriculture planning; forestry and environmental management; tourism asset management; industry investments; flood modeling; and adaptation to climate change.

Woolpert Maritime Market Director John Gerhard said this data also will enable officials to better assess natural hazards like flooding and landslides, promote coastal resilience and address sea-level rise.

This contract will be managed by Saint Lucia's Department of Physical Planning. It is expected to be completed in September 2020.

About Woolpert 
Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the country. It's a vision we've been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions and offers our employees unrivaled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees and is America's fastest-growing AEG firm. With more than a century of experience, close to 1,000 employees and 30 offices, Woolpert supports public, private, federal, and U.S. military clients nationally and around the globe. For more information, visit woolpert.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.



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GLASGOW, U.K. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 08, 2020

Star will be sponsoring the Centre for Engineering Education & Development (Ceed) Industry Awards taking place on Thursday 20th February at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel. Following on from last year's successful event, the Awards Dinner will celebrate the achievements of both well-established and start-up businesses and individuals from across the country.

In a nod to its pioneering work within the sector, Star will be sponsoring the award for 'Low Carbon & Energy', for which Star and its renewable heating business, Star Renewable Energy, has received numerous top industry awards in recognition of its dedication toward implementing initiatives that will support Scotland in reaching its target of net-zero emissions by 2045.

Renowned Scottish broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani will be hosting the high profile event which is expected to welcome more than 500 attendees from across a range of industry sectors.

Dave Pearson, Director of Star Renewable Energy and Chairman of the Board at CeeD commented, "Star is delighted to be a sponsor of the Low Carbon and Energy category at the CeeD Industry Awards. It is vital for us to recognise the work done by organisations as they come up with innovative ways to secure a better future for us all, and we wish all of the nominees the best of luck."

Alongside Star, other sponsors include Smartcrowds, Skills Development Scotland, Robertson, Zero Waste Scotland, and Alexander Dennis.

CeeD itself is a fusion of organisations, all of which are dedicated to help one another improve their operational performance. This is achieved by collaboration and through sharing experience, expertise, best-practice and knowledge.

You can find out more about the upcoming awards at: https://ceedawards20.ceed-scotland.com/

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



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 08, 2020

Representatives with Waste Kings Junk Removalannounced today that it is now providing waste removal services in Round Rock, Texas.

"If you have garbage that you need to be removed, we offer junk removal in Round Rock that is quick, convenient and affordable," said Chris Aversa, spokesman for Waste Kings Junk Removal, one of the nation's most trusted providers, which also provides services in Houston, Dallas, Georgetown, and San Antonio.

"We strive to always deliver the best Round Rock junk removal service, and you always come first. Our junk removal services help you to avoid hard labor, save time and money, as well as ensure that the junk is removed safely and correctly," highlighted Aversa.

Aversa explained that once their services are requested, they will haul away almost any material we can fit in their trucks. Waste Kings Junk Removal offers full-service junk removal in Round Rock, Texas for commercial and residential properties.

Finding the right waste removal provider for your home or business, according to Aversa, can be the difference between a good or bad experience.

"When you hire us for your junk removal in Round Rock, you can rest assured that everything will be done by the book," said Aversa and added, "All of our workers are licensed and insured, and each franchise of our junk removal service has all of the necessary permits to safely operate under legal regulations."

Aversa went on to add, "Our workers are respectful, always on time, and have the knowledge and qualifications to properly dispose of your junk in Round Rock, Texas."

"Whether you're trying to dispose of old furniture or appliances, or remove the brush from your yard, you'll be happy with our quick and affordable trash removal service," Aversa said.

The company recently unveiled its environmental policy to address the concerns arising out of junk removal and its disposal.

"We're glad to announce our environmental policy," said Aversa. "Just because it's junk, doesn't mean it can, or should, be tossed right into a landfill," said Aversa before adding, "We at Waste Kings Junk Removal are just as concerned about the environment as you are."

Aversa noted that its team is dedicated to providing superior customer service, ensuring a pleasant and positive experience. He went on to point out that it is proud of its 100 percent satisfaction record, its trained technicians, and the company's proven and effective waste removal processes.

As to why anyone in Round Rock, Texas should try its services, Aversa pointed to the fact that "We are crowed the 'Waste Kings' because we know how to expertly handle the junk you want out of your life. Contact us today for a quote."

For more information, visit https://kingsofwaste.com/book-a-pick-up and http://www.kingsofwaste.com/blog.

About Waste Kings Junk Removal

We are a full-service junk removal company. We come in and conveniently haul away items, from any location that you no longer need, like renovation materials, construction debris, old sofas, mattresses, etc.

We do our best to take the stress out of de-cluttering your home. We will even remove waste as it sits in your home.

Contact Details:

Chris Aversa 
Phone: 979-291-2809

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
700 Lavaca St. 
Suite 1400 
Austin, TX 78701 
(512) 400-2136

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
3206 Longmire 
Suite A56 
College Station, TX 77845 
(979) 291-2809

Waste Kings Junk Removal 
800 Private Road 917 
Suite 120 
Georgetown, TX 78626 
(512) 400-2136

Source: Waste Kings Junk Removal




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MIAMI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2020

"John Wick" series star Laurence Fishburne is best-known for his diverse talents. Acting, directing, producing – Fishburne is no stranger to the big screen. The Hollywood star is lending his skills as host to the educative television show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The program covers a diverse array of subjects that impact lives all across the country. Coming to the show is an episode featuring the eco-friendly practices taking place in the service and hospitality industry.

More individuals are paying attention to their overall impact on the environment. When it comes to travel, it is no surprise how many people seek out places to stay that incorporate eco-friendly policies. As people become more environmentally conscious, the service and hospitality industry is taking note.

Newer hotels are incorporating eco-friendly concepts from the beginning – in their designs. They may enlist the help of solar or wind power in place of fossil fuels for energy. Older buildings are not able to change the models of their structures but can utilize eco-friendly practices, such as recommending guests use their towels more than once to cut down on water consumption. Or they may provide bulk multi-use toiletries to guests in place of single-use items to cut down on plastic waste.

The eco-friendly movement is impacting businesses around the world, and the hospitality and service industry is no exception. The upcoming episode of "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne will further discuss the policies this industry is using to aid the environment.

"Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is a high-quality educational program. The show is carefully reviewed before broadcast to a larger viewing audience and has accepted several awards for its endeavors in the television arena.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Kane Russell Coleman Logan has announced the promotion of Demetri Economou and Scott Riddleto the position of Director. Houston-based Economou practices in the firm's Energy Group as a litigator and Riddle is a litigator and crisis manager in the Dallas office.

Economou joined KRCL in 2015 and focuses primarily on issues facing the firm's upstream, midstream and oilfield services clients. He also advises both energy and non-energy clients on unfair employment practices. Riddle joined the KRCL Litigation group in 2014 and has gained significant trial experience, including five jury trial wins as lead counsel.

"Demetri and Scott each set a great example for our firm's younger attorneys," Managing Partner of the Firm Karen Cox said. "They willingly dedicate part of their time to advising and guiding both clients and other attorneys through complex situations. We are pleased to recognize Demetri and Scott for their hard work, and we are proud to have them here at KRCL."

Economou has been named to Thomson Reuters' Texas Rising Stars for three consecutive years and recognized in Houstonia Magazine's 2019 Top Lawyers. In 2015, Economou received the Houston Bar Association President's Award. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and graduated with his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Recently, Riddle was recently listed in D Magazine's Best Lawyers Under 40 for the third year in a row, and he has been named to Thomson Reuters' Texas Rising Stars for three consecutive years. He holds a J.D. from Baylor Law School, where he graduated with special distinction, and he graduated with honors from University of Arkansas, where he earned his Bachelors degree.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan is a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas and Houston. Formed in 1992, the Firm provides professional services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to medium-sized public and private companies to entrepreneurs. KRCL handles transactional, litigation and bankruptcy matters in Texas and throughout the country.

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DAVIS, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The GRC is developing a marketing/public relations campaign to highlight geothermal energy and its potential to be a strong ally in humanity's fight against climate change. The objective of the campaign will be to raise awareness of, and support for, geothermal energy as a viable clean and renewable energy source. The yet-to-be-named campaign will reach individual people, families, communities, and society's decision makers in its quest to drive recognition of the power and heat management capabilities of geothermal energy.

Launching the campaign planning phase follows a successful and thorough search for a marketing team to develop the strategy, design the visuals, and execute the tactics. The GRC is pleased to announce that Taoti Creative, a full-service creative agency based in Washington, D.C., has been selected as GRC's agency of record and will be starting to develop the campaign strategy immediately.

Geothermal energy is a reliable source of energy that provides clean, renewable power and heat that's always on—day or night, regardless of the weather, 365 days a year. Geothermal heat management is used in homes with geothermal heat pumps, in commercial buildings and communities with district heating, and higher-temperature power generation uses deep subsurface fluids in rock formations not too far beneath our feet.

The partnership with Taoti Creative will also result in enhanced services for GRC's members, sponsors, and supporters through a rebranding of the GRC, development of a strategic marketing plan for the association, and redesign of the website. Funding of the project came through the GRC Board of Directors decision to use investments from Foundation Funds. Information on donating to these funds can be found here.

"It's an exciting time for geothermal energy. We've seen an amazing increase in momentum build over the past couple of years with increased awareness of the benefits of geothermal, increased government funding to the industry, and new technological innovations for developing geothermal resources," said Will Pettitt, GRC's Executive Director. "Taoti Creative is a strong and talented choice for our marketing needs. I applaud our Board for taking this bold and courageous step to fund a new public relations campaign that aims to help take the industry to the next level and introduce geothermal as part of society's mainstream energy mix."

"It's not every day we have the opportunity to move the needle for a brand and positively impact the world at a global scale, but that's exactly what we'll be striving towards through our new partnership with GRC," said Brent Lighter, Founder and CEO of Taoti Creative. "Geothermal energy has the potential to benefit our society in so many ways, and we're excited to be working with GRC to create a campaign to share that potential with the world."

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About the Geothermal Resources Council:

The GRC is a non-profit professional and trade association for the geothermal industry and community in the USA and abroad. We were founded in 1972 and are headquartered in Davis, California. The GRC works to advance our industry by supporting the development of geothermal energy resources through communication of robust research, knowledge and guidance. For more information, please visit http://www.geothermal.org.

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News. Become a fan on Facebook. Join the geothermal community on LinkedIn. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001 and #GRCAM2020]. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flickr page.

About Taoti Creative:

Taoti Creative is a Washington, D.C.-based full-service creative agency with a commitment to driving measurable and meaningful impact through website design, marketing and brand strategy, and unique experiences. Taoti is made up of a group of dreamers, makers, and doers who are passionate about more than the agency's award-winning work—they want their partners to thrive. The agency is built upon the pillars of Quality, Innovation, Service, and Teamwork, and has moved the needle for over 800 clients to date.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

President Trump today proposed a $1.1 billion Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. The budget builds on recent accomplishments and supports the Administration's goals of ensuring reliable and environmentally responsible delivery of water and power for farms, families, communities and industry, while providing tools to confront widening imbalances between supply and demand throughout the West.

"President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Department is about investing in our people and public lands and waters," said Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. "He is committed to the mission of conservation and creating more public access for Americans to fully enjoy our national treasures and landscapes. This budget is a critical step in the right direction and provides a path to restore commonsense in our budgeting process."

"This budget reaffirms the administration's commitment to water and power reliability in the West," said Commissioner Brenda Burman. "A significant portion of this request is dedicated to improving existing infrastructure—including dams and reservoirs; creating better water and power certainty for farmers, families and communities; and meeting our environmental stewardship responsibilities."

The proposed FY 2021 budget includes $979 million for Reclamation's principal operating account (Water and Related Resources), which will fund operation, maintenance and rehabilitation activities—including dam safety—at Reclamation facilities. This account will also fund planning, construction, water conservation, management of Reclamation lands and efforts to address fish and wildlife habitat needs. It builds on the 2019 Biological Opinion and upcoming record of decision for the Central Valley Project in California by providing $33.0 million to implement the California Bay-Delta Program to help address California's current water supply and ecological challenges and $55.9 million for the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund to protect, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and associated habitats in the Central Valley and Trinity River Basins. It also provides $60.0 million to develop, evaluate, and directly implement Reclamation-wide policy, rules and regulation as well as other administrative functions.

Specific funding within the Water and Related Resources operating account will also build on 2020 spending to continue work on the Arkansas Valley Conduit project, which will provide an alternate clean drinking water supply to rural communities grappling with groundwater contamination issues.

The proposed budget includes $103.2 million in appropriations for extraordinary maintenance (XM) activities across Reclamation—part of a strategy to improve asset management and deal with aging infrastructure to ensure continued reliable delivery of water and power. Examples of XM expenditures include spillway repairs, modifying fish screens, hydroelectric generator maintenance and rewinds, and pumping plant gate maintenance and replacements. Additional XM items are directly funded by revenues, water and power customers, or other federal agencies (e.g., Bonneville Power Administration).

Reclamation provides services through many of its projects and programs to fulfill its trust responsibilities to tribes. The FY 2021 budget request includes a total of $112.1 million for Indian water rights settlements. This includes $43.6 million for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project to continue important construction work; $12.8 million for the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement; $4.0 million for the Aamodt Litigation Settlement; and $25.9 million for the Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement. Other settlements include the Nez Perce Settlement within Columbia and Snake Rivers Salmon Recovery Project ($5.6 million), the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Settlement Act ($1.6 million), the Ak-Chin Indian Water Rights Settlement Act ($15.3 million) and the Colorado Ute Settlement Act within the Animas La Plata Project ($3.4 million).

The FY 2021 budget, through programs such as the Lower Colorado River Operations Program ($37.6 million) and the Central Valley Project ($141.5 million), will continue efforts in both areas to find long-term, comprehensive water supply solutions for farmers, families and communities in the Colorado River Basin and California. It builds on the incredible work of Colorado River partners and stakeholders to implement drought contingency plans in 2019 and funds federal government obligations under those DCPs.

Other highlights of Reclamation's FY 2021 budget proposal include: 

$107.1 million for the Dam Safety Program to effectively manage risks to the downstream public, property, project and natural resources and provide for risk management activities at Reclamation's high and significant hazard dams.

$30.3 million for ongoing authorized rural water projects to deliver water supplies to defined rural communities. This includes projects that benefit tribal nations such as the Mni Wiconi Project in South Dakota, the Pick Sloan-Missouri Basin Program – Garrison Diversion Unit in North Dakota, the Fort Peck Reservation/Dry Prairie Rural Water System in Montana, and the Rocky Boy's/North Central Rural Water System in Montana.

$2.9 million for the Desalination and Water Purification Research Program to support new and continued projects in three funding areas -- laboratory scale research studies, pilot-scale testing projects and full-scale testing projects.

$11.0 million for the Science and Technology Program to support continued science and technology projects; water and power technology prize competitions; technology transfer; and outreach activities that address critical water and power management issues.

$27.3 million for the Site Security Program which includes physical security upgrades at key facilities, guards and patrols, anti-terrorism program activities and security risk assessments.

$18.2 million for the WaterSMART Program to support Reclamation's collaboration with non-federal partners in efforts to address emerging water demands and water shortage issues in the West, as well as promote water conservation and improved water management.

Additional details about Reclamation's budget request are available at http://www.usbr.gov/budget.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Edward Harner, Chief Operating Officer at Green Solar Technologies, was recently featured in an article for Solar Power World written by Lisa Cohn titled "Module-level rapid shutdown: New requirements for fire safety."

In this article Harner explained the rapid shutdown requirements in place to assure firefighters can safely and quickly de-energize the DC conductors in solar panel systems.

Harner was quoted, explaining, "On a typical string inverter system, even after the inverter is switched off, the DC conductors remain live as long as the sun is shining. To protect our firefighters from hacking any live wires while ventilating the roof during a fire, rapid shutdown was introduced to kill any power in the system conductors."

And later in the article, Harner mentions, "Without the rapid shutdown requirements, firefighting in the age of wildfires and climate change would be more complex—and dangerous to firefighters who are already grappling with the challenges of bigger and more frequent fires."

Harner, well-versed in solar safety, believes these rapid shutdown requirements to be essential knowledge for anybody who owns a solar system.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, comments on Harner's feature, stating, "Safety is of utmost importance to not only the team at Green Solar Technologies, but to the solar industry as a whole, and nobody explains the ins and outs of safety protocol for solar systems quite like our very own Edward Harner."

The Solar Power World article wraps up with two quotes from Harner.

It reads:

"Firefighters are safer due to rapid shutdown requirements. More and more, they're also safer because they're taking precautionary steps such as maintaining a database of buildings with solar. And fire officials are providing special training on fighting fires in buildings with solar.

"For example, the city of Portland, Oregon is providing training to firefighters about how to respond to fires in buildings that have microgrids consisting of solar and storage.

"Structures with solar only add more complexity to the challenge of firefighting," said Harner. "We want our firefighters to be safe, and we want to also promote and accelerate the adoption of solar technology."

Zvik adds to Harner's statements, sharing, "With so much turmoil from recent wildfires sprouted from large utility cutting corners, the solar industry is more cautious than ever to make sure that no homes or lives are lost due to something as simple as powering a home or business. We want our communities and those who work so hard to protect us to feel safe with solar, and the rapid shutdown requirements are necessary to ensure the solar industry can provide that ease of mind."



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PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban loves designing tall structures with wood, specifically mass timber. Ban shares his affinity for timber buildings as a keynote speaker at the International Mass Timber Conference, March 24–26, in Portland, Oregon. The conference is the largest event in the world focusing on cross-laminated timber and other mass timber products in manufacturing and construction.

One of Ban's latest mass timber buildings, the Terrace House in Vancouver, British Columbia, soars to 19 stories, adding beauty and function to the Vancouver skyline. Mass timber construction is sweeping the globe, challenging traditional concrete and steel, in part due to climate change issues. But Ban brings in other aspects, as well, focusing on beauty, function, and surprisingly, social justice and human compassion. His ideas resonate with builders and developers grappling with housing shortages, affordable housing, and homelessness.

Ban advocates that he "wants beauty to be attainable by the masses, even the poorest." Having designed temporary housing for refugees and victims of various disasters, Ban has said that "refugee shelter has to be beautiful. Psychologically, refugees are damaged. They have to stay in nice places."

In today's world, mass timber construction offers a smaller carbon footprint, a new way of constructing buildings, even a solution for dealing with overstocked forests ripe for wildfires. The innovative construction methods rely frequently on using cranes to install panels instead of doing traditional hammer and nails framing. That means mass timber buildings erect faster and require less labor. Capitalizing on the natural and appealing look of wood, the buildings consistently score well on fire and earthquake safety as well. Internationally, countries are updating codes to reflect the worldwide building revolution.

As the Portland event approaches, Bill Parsons of WoodWorks, a conference co-producer, is particularly eager to attract people relatively new to mass timber construction. "We'd like to attract building teams – architects, engineers, contractors, and developers – who are in the process of trying their first project. We know that once people experience the benefits of mass timber, they continue to use it. The main benefit to attending this conference is that they can meet everyone in the mass timber space at one event – from experienced teams to every product manufacturer."

The International Mass Timber Conference is produced by Forest Business Network in cooperation with the wood design experts at WoodWorks-Wood Products Council. The conference is supported by Premier Sponsors including Hexion, Swinerton Mass Timber, Katerra, and Kallesoe Machinery, along with major sponsors Think Wood, Freres Lumber MPP, D.R. Johnson Wood Innovations, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Seagate Mass Timber, Sansin, Hilti, Nordic Structures, Sterling, Oregon Forest Resources Institute, and USNR. Conference partners include #forestproud, TallWood Design Institute, U.S. Forest Service, and Business Oregon.

About the International Mass Timber Conference

IMTC is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world. The conference explores the supply chain for cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glulam beams, mass plywood panels, dowel-laminated timber, and laminated veneer lumber; and the opportunities and obstacles for mass timber in global manufacturing and construction. Over 1,500 global experts attend to hear from 70+ speakers and to network with mass timber thought leaders in the 95+ booth exhibition hall.

About Forest Business Network

FBN is a top-tier consultancy, event marketing, and news and information source in the forest products sector. Its weekly email newsletter is a go-to news resource for global industry professionals. FBN's president and CEO, Craig Rawlings, is a nationally recognized expert in under-utilized timber and biomass.

About WoodWorks

WoodWorks (http://www.woodworks.org) provides free one-on-one project assistance as well as education and resources related to the code-compliant design of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings. WoodWorks technical experts offer support from design through construction on a wide range of building types, including mid-rise/multi-residential, educational, commercial, corporate, institutional and public.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Axalton Group, for Greentech, a division of The Axalton Group, announced at CES, Las Vegas, that they are bringing three of their long successful products for increased crop yield, soil and waterway health, and disaster remediation to the United States.

With proven results in Europe, Axalton brings these innovative products, BIOMIT, Biofluid and BioresQ, to the U.S. to fill growing need. All products are suitable for organic farming. BioresQ is an emergency soil and water remediation solution that reverses oil spill, sewage sludge, and ammonia contamination damage. BIOMIT and Biofluid serve as effective plant and soil nutrients that together are drought-resistant, boost crops' immune system and yield, and nourish the soil, instead of depleting it.

The Green Arsenal, as Axalton CEO Andras Patkai calls this trio of power agents, enables farmers of all kinds, and victims of soil, waterway, and facility damage, to achieve the ever-elusive environmental goal: Sustainability.

"We fill the need for cost-effective solutions to every day agriculture realities, and believe we have the answer for certain hazards to the environment, so they cannot only be managed and contained, but restored to health," said Patkai, to crowds at CES eager to try samples of the Green Arsenal products.

BIOMIT, Biofluid, and BioresQ apply innovative methodology to nature's intrinsic procreative attributes.

"BIOMIT, a mineral-based compound, completely covers the surface of the leaves, creating an enveloping layer that prevents water from evaporating," said Károly Bandi, BIOMIT's inventor, who spent 15 years perfecting his solution. "Plants remain hydrated for long periods. Also, the solution cannot be washed off easily. It is a plant-nourishing system based on photosynthesis through exposure to light, as a result of which plants make use of minerals more easily."

Both Bandi, and the inventor of the two vermicompost-based agents, Biofluid and BioresQ, Tibor Kovács, were working on sustainable farming innovation very early on.

"Our society in Hungary knew very little about organic farming when we started in 1986, with our first tribe of worms," said Kovács. "I knew that the quality and taste of the food were better, and then over the decades we learned another important lesson—that the Biofluid agent could also be used for land disaster recovery remediation."

Kovács' proven agent in farming, which not only produced great yield as a foliar spray, but also fed the soil, thereby obviating need for as many fallow fields, proved itself mightier than he ever imagined.

The Biofluid agent reversed what was thought to be irreversible damage from a crude oil spill, and BioresQ was born. The success fortified Kovács' belief in the power of vermicompost applications, and drove Axalton to bring these innovations to the U.S., in order to help solve the pervasive and seemingly insurmountable problems of oil, sewage, and ammonia contamination.

THE GREEN ARSENAL PRODUCTS:

BIOMIT: A natural, mineral-based plant nutrient, which strengthens plants, boosts their self-defense system, and may increase agricultural yields.

Biofluid: A vermicompost solution that can be used both as a soil treatment and as a foliar spray to support any plant's physiological process. It enables stronger crops, it is not only environmentally safe, it is environmentally enriching.

BioresQ: A vermicompost-based, enzymatic solution that restores oil, ammonia, or sewage contaminated areas and facilities. These problems are big, and only getting bigger. Remediation. Taking the permanent out of the problem.

For Media and Product Inquiries in the U.S., please contact: 
Rivka Tadjer 
914-466-5976 
rivka@axalton.com



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