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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) MARCH 05, 2020

Special Pathogens Laboratory, the nation's leading Legionella testing and water management firm internationally recognized for Legionnaires' disease prevention, is pleased to announce the release of LegiDoc.

Fast, easy to use, and affordable, this turbo tax like application takes the guess work out of creating plans to help building owners and managers mitigate risk from Legionella in water systems and cooling towers. Users enter data about their buildings, water systems, water management teams, and this data is incorporated into pre-written template. 80% of the template, written by Special Pathogens Laboratory, includes recommendations, corrective actions and resources.

Since, 2015 the ASHRAE standard for Legionella risk management has firmly taken hold. New York City and State legislation has incorporated water management plans into legislation and other states are soon to follow. CMS requires all healthcare and long-term care facilities to implement plans. What's more the CDC promotes ASHRAE 188 plans as essential to controlling risk. Such requirements can be burdensome for many facilities that can't afford to hire vendors to survey water systems and write water management plans.

Enter LegiDoc. LegiDoc is easy to use, affordable, doesn't require Legionella or ASHRAE 188 expertise and is backed by Special Pathogens Laboratory. A web-based application, LegiDoc is offered in two versions that generate ASHRAE 188 and CMS compliant water management plans in PDF format.

LegiDoc Basic is ideal for small organizations and simple water systems. There is no editing so the plan defaults to Special Pathogens Laboratory's recommendations. LegiDoc Pro is designed for large organizations, water treaters, and facility engineers that require content customization.

Both versions promote collaboration and can be integrated with LegiMapper, a web-based process flow diagram creator. Users can supplement with add-on services including plan reviews by The Legionella Experts and personalized water management and engineering support. 
Learn more about LegiDoc.

Special Pathogens Laboratory The Legionella Experts 
Special Pathogens Laboratory provides detection, control, and remediation for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in building and utility water systems. Internationally renowned for clinical and environmental expertise in Legionnaires' disease and infectious disease, we provide microbiology services, water management, and education to all sectors, especially healthcare. Our mission is to end Legionnaires' disease. SPL is A2LA and NELAP accredited and participates in CDC-ELITE and PHE Legionella proficiency programs.



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ALPHARETTA, GA. (PRWEB) MARCH 05, 2020

Matt Kazmier, a former Managing Partner of TRACOM Inc., has announced his purchase of the company and new subsequent role as its owner. With his new position, Kazmier aims to further improve company revenue and customer interaction over the next 20 years. When asked about his thoughts regarding this new role, Kazmier stated: "I'm very excited to be TRACOM Inc.'s new owner. With my previous duties and responsibilities, I feel that I am sufficiently equipped to handle this role. I have many plans to help keep this company successful and thriving."

About Matt Kazmier 
Since 2012, Kazmier has worked diligently under TRACOM Inc. by managing sales teams, corporate offices, and the production process. Originally a General Manager, Kazmier rose in rank in 2017 as the company's Managing Partner. With more control over the business's day-to-day operations, Kazmier was able to gain the experience and trust needed to rise even higher and become TRACOM Inc.'s sole owner.

"This fundamentally changes my relationship with work and it only means good things for my representatives and customers," Kazmier comments, "The shift from Managing Partner to Owner has gone smoothly, and I'm feeling out my new role without any issues that can't be solved. I'm looking forward to improving this business over the next 20 years before I retire."

About TRACOM Inc. 
For over 30 years, TRACOM, Inc. has provided wastewater treatment solutions for some of the most recognizable brand names in the United States and internationally. Public universities and Fortune 500 companies alike depend on TRACOM, Inc. for both industry-standard and custom solutions.

TRACOM solves open channel flow problems for customers with their custom products. The company's fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP) are engineered for a wide range of corrosive and abusive environments with the intention of saving their customers both time and money.

Working with clients through all stages of a project, from preliminary design to equipment installation, TRACOM strives to provide the right mix of products and services to ensure that their customers receive the very best solution to their problems.

TRACOM Inc. is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, but does business nationally and internationally. 



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 05, 2020

Making the switch to solar can be a big step in anybody's life, and an even bigger investment at that. So it is important to know just what you're getting yourself into when deciding to go solar by asking yourself things like:

"How much will it cost?" 
"How much will I save?" 
"When will I start seeing ROI?"

And so on. But to answer these questions, one must first determine the size of the solar panel system to be installed.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, explains, "The size of the desired solar system really depends on a variety of factors. Things like budget, home size, rooftop space and even location can have an impact on the size of a solar panel system. But if we are talking about simple math to determine what size solar panel system a home will need to completely replace the energy required from the utility companies, then it becomes much easier to figure out."

Though lengthy, the math is quite simple.

Solar Power Authority gives a great step by step method to determining how big a solar system will need to be. The steps go as follows:

"Calculate your Home's Electricity Usage

1. Collect your electricity bills for the past year so you can calculate your average monthly electricity usage. Calculating an average is essential because electricity use peaks in the hottest months due to the high air conditioning demand.

2. Add up the kWhs for all 12 months and divide that number by 12 to determine your average monthly energy consumption.

3. Divide the monthly figure by 30 to determine your daily kWh usage.

Determine Insolation

1. Locate a solar insolation table online (see Resources) to determine the insolation, the average number of hours per day that the sun produces peak sunlight (or an accumulation of all sunlight equivalent to that amount of peak sunlight), for your area.

2. Find the nearest city to you on the table and write down the average daily figure. To determine specific insolation data for individual days of the year, use NASA's Atmosphere-Ocean Model...

Calculate Energy Needs

1. Plug the figure from Section 1, Step 3 "Daily kWh" into the following calculation. Use the average insolation value from Section 2, Step 2 for the "# hours" to determine how many kW you need your solar system to generate per day:Daily kWh / # hours = # kW 
e.g. 12 / 4 = 3

2. Plug the answer from the previous step into the following calculation, which accounts for standard energy losses of solar PV systems:# kW x 1.3 (increase size of PV system by 30%) = # kW (actual size of PV system you need) 
e.g. 3 x 1.3 = 3.9 In this example, you would need a 3.9 kW solar PV system to satisfy your home's energy needs.

Total Number of Solar Panels

To calculate the size of your solar photovoltaic system, take your daily kWh energy requirement and divide by your peak sun-hours to get the kW output you need. Then divide the kW output by your panel's efficiency to get the total number of solar panels for your system.

After you know the number of panels you need, the next step is to determine if you can fit them all on your roof, and if you have the right kind of roof to mount panels on.

Selecting a Solar Panel System

1. Measure how much space you have to mount your solar panels. 
2. Decide on a budget for your system. 
3. Find a system that satisfies your power requirements, but still fits within your space restrictions. This will determine if you need a roof-mounted or ground-mounted system, and if you're eligible for a solar roof shingle system."

"With any investment, there is some work involved, but lucky for Green Solar Technologies customers, they're not alone," says Zvik. "Our solar experts are here to guide our customers through every step including determining the size of their desired system. And once the project is complete, our customers can rest assured that we will be here for them whenever they need us."



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ORICK, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

A new team of adventure professionals in Northern California has ranked the ten most amazing trees in Redwood National and State Parks, home of the world's tallest living things. The list comes from Redwood Coast Parks, which officially launched this month in Orick, California.

"There's no private organization with more experience in Redwood Country," said Redwood Coast Parks chief Richard Stenger, a former national park ranger spearheading the group. "We work with naturalists, arborists, equestrian experts, representing generations of people who have lived and worked around Redwood National Park."

The RCP team ranked the trees based on visitor feedback, visual aesthetics and scientific value. For more information, maps, photos, trail tips and nearby lodging, visit: https://redwoodcoastparks.com

1. Iluvatar 
This monster, one of the most massive trees in the world, with more than 200 trunks and stems, graced the cover and eight-page centerfold of National Geographic in its feature on the super trees of Redwood National and State Parks. It resides in the Atlas Grove in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

2. Nugget 
Once the tallest known tree, this ex-champ in Redwood National Park could retake the crown someday. It's the second fastest growing redwood on record. The tree has plenty of elevated company in Tall Trees Grove along Redwood Creek near Orick. Several neighbors are among the world's ten tallest trees.

3. Corkscrew Tree 
This photogenic oddity, featuring four trunks knitted together, poses a botanical mystery. Some think it a cathedral tree with a fairy ring gone wild. Others suspect that several coast redwoods grew around a tree of a different species that later died and decayed. In either case, explorers of all ages find its twisting nooks irresistible.

4. Klamath Tour Thru Tree 
Only three living drive thru trees remain, all along Highway 101 on Northern California's Redwood Coast. The newest and least visited one offers the most pristine natural setting. It stands atop a small private hill surrounded by Redwood National Park. Craftsmen who carved the tree's cavity avoided essential living wood, safeguarding its health.

5. Stout Tree 
The largest redwood in Stout Grove, a forest at the confluence of two wild and scenic rivers in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park south of Crescent City, features distinctive rippled bark and a wooden viewing platform to protect its roots and provide wheelchair access.

6. Big Tree 
This old growth giant lives up to its name, having a circumference of 68 feet. Estimated at 1,500 years in age, the tree is just off the Newton Drury Scenic Parkway near the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center.

7. Sir Isaac Newton Tree 
A former American Forests national points champion and one of the largest recorded redwoods, it's located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. An unmistakable burl makes it stand out from the Prairie Creek Trail.

8. Horse Goose Pen 
An Orick horse outfitter that leads rides in Redwood National Park stops at this unusual tree with a large natural cave, a so-called goose pen, for an unforgettable selfie.

9. Eternal Spring Tree 
This redwood has a hole in the cambium from which water constantly flows. It's in the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, a popular mountainside forest in Redwood National Park.

10. Hyperion 
The tallest of three trillion trees on the planet lords over Redwood National Park from a hidden hillside near Redwood Creek. Park rangers keep its location secret to discourage foot traffic. Fortunately, the few trekkers who find the 380-footer tend to respect low-impact hiking protocols.

ABOUT RCP 
Redwood Coast Parks, a group of professional redwood adventurers, is based in Orick, California, the central town in Redwood National Park. It's a project of the Northern Humboldt Lodging Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to sharing the wonders of the Redwood Coast with the world. More @ https://redwoodcoastparks.com



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CANCÚN, MEXICO (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

Cancún, Quintana Roo - Sunset World Group proudly announces that as of February 2020 all its hotels are primarily supplied with clean electric energy generated by Mexican wind farms and geothermal plants, annually avoiding the emission of 6984 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. As a reference, 1 ton of CO2 launched into the atmosphere is equivalent to the energy consumed by a plane on a two-way trip between Madrid and New York.

In addition, since 2014 Sunset World Group has successfully maintained an Energy Efficiency Program in its 6 hotels located in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, which consists of constantly implementing high efficiency technologies that considerably reduce the use of electric energy, fuel consumption and the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.

Thanks to the program, during 2018 Sunset World Group managed to reduce its electricity consumption by 32%, which is equivalent to closing its hotels for three months. Fuel use decreased by 32% as well, which is comparable to not using 853 cars for a year. CO2 emissions were also reduced by 25%, the equivalent to saving 8464 trees.

"These actions make Sunset World Group a leader in the tourism sector, which is turning towards a sustainable model in favor of the environment," said Tulio Arroyo, Technical Advisor for Energy Efficiency at Sunset World Group. "That is why this March 5th Sunset World Group will join World Energy Efficiency Day, as a reminder that the indiscriminate use of energy is directly related to climate change," he concluded.

Sunset World Group is a family-owned Mexican company and a leader in the hospitality industry, offering authentic and unforgettable vacation experiences in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It was founded more than 30 years ago and has grown to offer six resorts, world-class travel services, amenities and a diverse network of operational and marketing solutions that focus on providing the best vacation experiences for its Members and guests. From cultural excursions to water sports, the Members of Sunset World are never far from their next great adventure.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

Renewable energy has become more affordable during the last years, making people take advantage of cleaner energy sources to power their homes or businesses. As of 2019, the EIA reportedthat renewables power 17.5% of the United States electricity generation, and solar energy accounting for 1.8% of it.

Among all the benefits of solar energy, the most important one is that it is truly renewable energy that can be harnessed every day as long as there is sun. Going solar can drastically reduce the electricity bill, depending on the size of the system. Moreover, when there is surplus energy, there is the possibility of getting money back from the utility company.

One of the hidden benefits of solar is that a solar energy system does not require a lot of maintenance. Manufacturers are offering up to 25-year warranties, like LG's American-made solar panels, that have a triple warranty for labor, parts, and performance. Advancements in technology have contributed to a considerable amount of solar installations in recent years.

A study at Stanford stated that there are over 1.4 million solar panels installed across the 48 contiguous states. And this number keeps on increasing as governments and utilities offer rebates and incentives for people to make the switch. There are federal, state and local tax incentives aside from specific utility programs that have been instated.

However, one incentive that starting 2020 has shrunk is the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The Energy Policy Act of 2005 created 30 percent ITC for residential and commercial solar energy systems as an incentive to increase solar installations. It was a success that it was extended eight years by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act in 2008 and then in 2015 by the Omnibus Appropriations Act.

As of 2020, the ITC has dramatically decreased to 26% and it will keep on decreasing in the upcoming years. By 2021, the incentive will drop to 22%, and finally dropping to zero for residential installations the following year.

Homeowners looking into going solar should understand that the time to enjoy one of the most financially attractive incentives to go solar is almost gone. To qualify for the 26% ITC, the system needs to be installed by December 31.

There are companies like Green Home Systemsthat suggest people get ahead of the rush towards the end of the year and start their process as soon as possible to be able to apply for the 26% federal tax credit. By doing this, they can potentially enjoy the sun in the summer months considering there are design, permitting, and installation processes to undergo.

Green Home Systems is a nationwide company that believes in American-made solar panels. They are partnered with LG Solar, one of the most reliable manufacturers in the industry. Green Home Systems gives its customers the ability to produce their own energy and reap the benefits of solar. They handle everything from designing the system to obtaining the right permits and activating the system and beyond. This is the suggested type of company for anyone looking for a hassle-free experience. But Green Home Systems goes above and beyond the average solar company.

On top of providing solar, they offer energy solutions beyond the solar panel installation to ensure that homeowners and business owners are living as efficiently as they can. Customers can take advantage of products like back up generators, roofing, and HVAC systems.

Aside from LG Solar, the product brands that Green Home Systems provides to customers are all top-of-the-line. They use solar inverters from Enphase, which are known as the "brains" of the solar systems, converting the power of the sun to electricity they can use. They use backup generators from Generac to give customers the peace of mind of knowing they always have power they can rely on. They work with Owens Corningroofers to ensure that any work done to their roof is done by an experienced professional with extensive training qualifications. These are just a few of the names that you can trust when deciding to upgrade your home's energy efficiency.

Solar energy installations are projected to continue to grow this year before the ITC drops once again. Whether it is for financial purposes, environmental efforts, or increasing property value, Americans have the clock ticking to enjoy the long list of benefits from solar power. 



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China, is an pandemic that is affecting not only our health but also our businesses.

Since the outbreak, countless factories and businesses in China have temporarily shut down, including solar manufacturing factories, and though the U.S. solar tariffs have diminished our reliance on Chinese-made solar parts, this is still negatively affecting the global solar industry.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, shares his thoughts on the matter.

"There is a reason why Green Solar Technologieswas the only solar company who spoke in favor of the solar tariffs in Washington D.C.," says Zvik. "We saw something that other companies didn't. We knew that it would only benefit us to rely on high quality, American-made solar parts so that the American solar industry could flourish and the quality of solar energy systems would be easier to control. Now with coronavirus reeking havoc on China, their solar industry is facing major setbacks, and those U.S. solar companies who still outsource to China are feeling its wrath."

According to an article written by Aparajita Dutta published on Yahoo Finance, "The novel coronavirus outbreak has put pressure on China's solar market, particularly on the supply side. The extended shutdown implemented in factories to contain the spread of the virus is expected to have slowed down the production rate.

As a result, overall capacity growth in the first quarter of 2020 is widely expected to decelerate. Consequently, solar stocks are expected to show sluggish growth in the near term."

Zvik continues, "This should be a wake-up call to us all that we need to rely on American-made products for solar energy and in every other market as well. We can control what happens here, but we have very little control over what goes on halfway across the world. As a result of our continued reliance on China, we will still unfortunately feel some of the negative effects of possible higher prices and stock market fluctuations in the solar industry. But these are short-term problems that we will be able to correct in the future if we can all get on board with American-made and manufactured goods."



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

In honor of International Women's Day (8 March 2020) and Women's History Month, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will feature stories about women in the arboriculture industry throughout the month to honor their contributions to the industry. ISA is thrilled to showcase women from around the world and across disciplines as they continue to bring their enthusiasm, determination, and expertise to our profession.

From the pioneers to the current professionals, ISA is grateful that these women have followed their passion and forged a place for the next generation of arborists and tree care specialists.

To view the stories please visit the ISA website.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 06, 2020

A large portion of the solar power industry relies on China for manufacturing, parts, and assembly of solar products. If the tariffs weren't enough of an obstacle for imports, a new monster is now affecting the industry: Coronavirus.

The novel coronavirus from Wuhan, or COVID-19, has been quickly growing in China for most of 2020 so far, and is beginning to take hold around the world as well. Mainland China, especially the Hubei Province, however, has at least 80% of the total cases. With this virus plaguing the country, there are a few big issues that could significantly affect the solar energy revolution.

First of all, workers all over the country have been out of work for a while as a way to prevent the spread of the virus, slowing production in solar factories. And while many are slowly started to bring workers back, the effects of the slowdown are lingering.

A few companies in the industry have spoken about this issue. China's New Energy Chamber of Commerce said this month that production had been disrupted and will affect shipments of equipment to overseas markets. Panel maker Trina had lower supplies than usual in mid-February, boosting short-term logistics costs, according to Trina's deputy general manager, Yin Rongfang. Overall, factory utilization took a hit, but is starting to rebound.

China is a leader in new wind and solar farm installations, and in the production of photovoltaic panels used all over the world. 9 of the top 10 cell manufacturers are based mainly in China, and they definitely hold a lot of weight in the solar industry. So this coronavirus outbreak has the chance to drastically hinder the production and implementation of solar.

Despite this interruption in the growth of solar, there are alternative options that could help to alleviate possible damage. One is taking advantage of American-made solar products.

LG Solar, a major manufacturer of solar panels, has recently shifted to assembling its products in the United States. Not many of the main solar companies have done this, but LG building a factory in Huntsville, Alabama has changed the place of the solar industry in our country.

Green Home Systems, a company that provides solar energy, as well as other home efficiency upgrades, to its customers, is partnered with LG Solar. George Castillo, a member of the marketing team at Green Home Systems, can't stress enough how beneficial it is to offer American-made solar panels to customers.

"Our company takes a lot of pride in our partnership with LG Solar because of how many advantages their domestic production provides," George says. "Not only does it boost the American economy by creating solar jobs in the country," she continues, "but it facilitates certainty and trust in our relationships with customers. And from a marketing standpoint, it doesn't hurt that Americans respond really well to 'American-made.'"

In respect to coronavirus, Green Home Systemsremains unaffected. In fact, they are consistently growing as a company, and remain able to continue providing their products to customers all over the country.

George comments again, "We're worried about this virus in terms of the health and wellbeing of people all over the world, and it's definitely scary. However, we know that the United States is a strong country with the ability to keep this issue under control and protecting its citizens. We don't see it getting too powerful to handle, and we don't see it affecting our business."

This confidence gives hope that coronavirus won't significantly affect the growth of renewable energy. Despite some companies struggling to manufacture solar products due to a lack of workers, the factories are slowly making a comeback, and a couple of months of lower production shouldn't set the revolution back too far.

Additionally, with companies like Green Home Systems using American-made panels, providing solar to customers will not be hindered by lower factory production, as domestic factories remain unaffected for now.

The concern for the state of the solar revolution is not justified just yet. All that's important for now is to have empathy for the millions of people living in fear and the loved ones of those who have been affected.



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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 08, 2020

Documentary "20 Miles A Glass" being distributed by national PBS content provider NETA

Documentary film 20 Miles A Glass from director Colter Johnson will feed to ALL PBS member stations across the country this Saturday, March 7, 2020. The documentary follows students from two high schools as they organize annual walk-a-thons at their respective locations in an effort to raise money and bring attention to the water crisis.

The film is directed by Colter Johnson and follows two groups of high school aged volunteer groups; one in Leesberg, VA and one in Laguna Beach, CA led by Susan Hough and the late Sobonfu Somé as they bring awareness to and raise money for Wisdom Spring - a non-profit raising money and awareness for the current water crisis with indigenous people all over the world. Beginning in West Africa and expanding its support to indigenous cultures where water is most needed.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Antelope Water Management, LLC ("Antelope") announces the close of its asset acquisition of KMX Membrane Technologies Corp., a leading membrane distillation technology provider for the water, waste, and environmental remediation industries. As part of the transaction, Antelope has created a new operating company called KMX Technologies, LLC ("KMX").

With this acquisition, Antelope has diversified its technical capabilities to address critical needs in mining, environmental services, industrial and agricultural waste treatment. The transaction also enhances Antelope's capabilities in the oil & gas industry as it relates to produced water recycling and beneficial reuse.

Dustin Brownlow, Antelope CEO and KMX Board Member said, "One of Antelope's core values is building a company that supports sustainable development. We believe that aligning capital investment with those values is critical. This acquisition brings us one step closer to leading in beneficial reuse, mining and environmental remediation."

Bruce Lev, Managing Director of Loeb Partners, Chairman of KMX Membrane Technologies, Corp., and Board Observer to KMX Technologies, LLC said, "KMX is well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, and from increased interest in sustainable mineral extraction as part of the energy transition." Mr. Lev continued, "Antelope provides KMX with a channel partner to deploy and scale this impactful technology."

KMX's underlying hollow-fiber vacuum membrane distillation technology has been distinguished through several industry awards, government grants, and academic partnerships.

Morris Hoagland, P.E., Antelope Advisory Board Member said, "Membrane distillation is one of the most promising technologies being developed for treating highly saline and contaminated waters for beneficial reuse." Mr. Hoagland continued, "This technology is well suited for fabrication into modular packages for remote operations."

Christopher Kelley, Antelope COO and KMX Board Member said, "The rising costs of water, wastewater disposal, and resource constraints are driving industrial users to seek more efficient and sustainable water management practices in the extractive industries. Antelope believes KMX technology provides a path to reducing constraints and moving the industry towards sustainable development."

Beyond treating challenging industrial waste streams to high standards, KMX has the potential to recover high-value by-products including Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and lithium from abandoned coal mines, acid mine drainage, power plant slurry ponds, and oil & gas produced water.

Zachary Sadow, Antelope CFO and KMX Board Member said, "The economic and environmental benefits of extracting Rare Earth Elements and lithium from mining and oil & gas waste streams provide an opportunity for the extractive industries to participate in the energy transition, and a way for governments and industry to diversify revenue streams and capitalize on growing demand for these minerals."

Antelope was represented by Buhler Duggal & Henry LLP, and Elias Group LLP. KMX Membrane Technologies, Corp. was represented in the US by Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and in Canada by Robert N. Spiegel Law Professional Corporation.

About Antelope Water Management, LLC 
Antelope Water Management partners with the oil & gas and mining industries to deliver water infrastructure, treatment, sourcing and disposal services. Our water solutions are tailored to meet the evolving environmental and economic challenges facing the extractive industries. For more information, visit https://www.antelopewater.com/, and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @AntelopeWater. Contact us at: contact@antelopewater.com

About KMX Technologies, LLC 
KMX Technologies, LLC is a Vacuum Membrane Distillation technology provider. Our technology and processes were developed to address the world's toughest industrial water treatment challenges. Utilizing a low temperature thermal process and a low pressure operating system gives KMX an energy efficient design allowing us to deploy cost saving solutions to the mining, environmental remediation, industrial, oil & gas, agricultural, and water markets.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

During the past four hurricane seasons, the Florida based hurricane prediction organization Global Weather Oscillations Inc. (GWO) (http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com) - consistently predicted months in advance the landfall locations of all 9 hurricanes that made United States landfalls during the period 2016 through 2019.

Professor David Dilley - senior research scientist for GWO, says several favorable meteorological and climatological factors are in place to produce another above average hurricane season this year (2020), and during next year's 2021 season which will likely be similar to the very destructive and severe 2004 hurricane season. Some of the factors include a 72-year ClimatePulse Hurricane Landfall Enhancement Cycle - coupled with the continuance of above normal warm Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico water temperatures - and the lack of either a moderate or strong El Niño to subdue the hurricane seasons.

The historical long-term average for hurricane seasons shows that a season typically averages about 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2-3 major hurricanes (category 3 to 5). But, due to the Enhanced ClimatePulse Cycle and warm ocean waters during the past four years (2016 through 2019), the average for this time period rose to 16 named storms – 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes.

Research by Professor Dilley indicates that the now occurring enhanced landfall cycle returns every 72-years and coincides with recurring 72-year warm ocean cycles and global warming cycles. Past cycles occurred in the 1940s to early 1950s, and in the 1880s. All three cycles since the late 1800s saw an increase in hurricane landfalls and destructive storms. Professor Dilley says that these enhanced hurricane landfall cycles are induced by naturally occurring interactions between the earth-moon-sun, and GWO utilizes these interactions in our proprietary ClimatePulse Technology Prediction Models – and this is what separates GWO from other organizations.

Professor Dilley's Atlantic Basin Predictions for The Upcoming 2020 Hurricane Season. 
The Enhanced ClimatePulse Landfall Cycle will continue during the upcoming 2020 season – as will the continuance of above normal ocean water temperatures and the lack of a moderate to strong El Niño. Professor Dilley's prediction calls for another above average Atlantic Basin hurricane season this year (2020) - with 16 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 to 4 major hurricanes. The United States can expect 5 named storms to make landfall, with 2 or 3 hurricane landfalls – one of which will likely be a major category 3 hurricane. The preliminary outlook for next year (2021) looks even grimmer – with 20 named storms, 11 hurricanes, 6 major hurricanes. In addition, the United States will likely have 4 to 5 hurricane landfalls in 2021 – with 3 being major (category 3-5) hurricanes.

GWO stresses that the predicted number of named storms for a hurricane season by an agency does not really matter all that much. What does matter is How Many Will Make Landfall, and Where They Will Occur - and this is where GWO comes into play.

GWO issues detailed predictions 6-months in advance for zones in the United States and the Lesser Antilles. GWO correctly predicted the location of the last 9 hurricanes to make U.S. landfall, and because GWO already knows where the 2020 hurricane landfalls will occur - our special weekly Interactive Outlook and Tracking Webinars (http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com) provide enhanced readiness eight to 14 days prior to landfall – and give attendees the ability to ask questions during the webinars. GWO's zone predictions coupled with our interactive tracking webinars predicted the true path and landfalls for Category 4 Hurricane Irma in 2017, Category 5 Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian staying east of Florida and hitting North Carolina in 2019.

You can sign up here globalweatheroscillations.com to attend one of GWO's free outlook and get acquainted Webinars conducted during late March into May. More information is available on our web sites at GlobalWeatherOscillations.com, or GlobalWeatherCycles.com

Global Weather Oscillations officially partnered with the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) in 2017. The IHPA (inthpa.com) is the only professional association comprised of hurricane protection manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and associates dedicated to the protection of life and property from the devastation associated with hurricanes.



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BERKELEY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal solutions, will present its stakeholder involvement effort at Waste Management Symposia in Phoenix Arizona, March 8-12, 2020, and will participate in a panel discussion on international strategies for nuclear waste disposal at the International Youth Nuclear Conference in Sydney Australia, March 8-13, 2020.

Deep Isolation's Sam Brinton, Director of Legislative Affairs, will speak in the panel session, "Regional and International Repositories for Radioactive Waste: Cooperation and Feasibility," at the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 1:00 pm local time. Sam will be joined by Paul Bertsch from CSIRO, Geordan Graetz from ANSTO, and Elsa Lemaître-xavier from ANDRA, to discuss regional and international disposal facilities and feasibility in terms of national view, international law, safeguards, and public concern. Brinton is a nuclear engineer with experience in waste management policy formation, having advised the U.S government and written successful legislation.

The International Youth Nuclear conference is a global event attended by several hundred leading professionals in the nuclear industry. Under the theme "Diversity in Nuclear," the International Youth Nuclear will promote and enable the diversity of people engaged in the peaceful uses and applications of nuclear science and technology.

Jim Hamilton, Director of Partnerships at Deep Isolation and industry professional with decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and social risk management, will discuss the company's site selection and engagement program launched in December 2019. Hamilton will present the company's approach in the panel session, "Stakeholder Involvement in Consolidated ISF Storage, Disposal, and Transportation Initiatives" on Thursday, March 12, at 1:00 pm local time, and will discuss the elements needed to successfully engage stakeholders and community members for nuclear waste storage and disposal. Hamilton has over 25 years of experience in the public, private, and NGO sectors and has advised the U.S. Department of Energy on its spent fuel management program.

WM Symposia is a premier non-profit organization focused on global radioactive waste management. Attended by more than 2,400 nuclear waste industry delegates from more than 35 countries, this year's theme focuses on "Reducing Long-Term Environmental Liability Through Efficient, Effective Clean-Up."

Deep Isolation has gained significant traction with a public demonstration of its technology, three technical papers published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Energies, and most recently its strategic partnership with Bechtel National, Inc., and NAC International Inc.

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About Deep Isolation 
Deep Isolation is a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal. Founded upon values of environmental stewardship, scientific ingenuity, and social license, Deep Isolation offers a solution that leverages directional drilling technology to safely isolate nuclear waste deep underground.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

A Los Angeles-based national solar company assembled a network of independent solar installers across the US and grew 250% in just two years by establishing great business relationships building more than 10,000 solar energy systems.

GS Homes, Inc. started small in 2012 with a few installations a week in LA. Then they started selling in places like Casper, Wyoming; La Valle, Wisconsin; Silverthorne, Colorado; Liberty, Illinois and other American towns.

They quickly built an agile, results-oriented inside sales organization and put emphasis on the project management process resulting in systems sold, designed, permitted, built and operating far quicker than other companies.

Large commercial electrical corporations, small and mid-size companies and sole proprietor shops were some of the buyers of those first systems. Some of those sole proprietors' lives were changed because of solar.

One of those is Brandon Knight, owner of Distributed Power in Ferndale, Michigan. In 2017, he was a sole proprietor electrician in town. Then he got in touch with GS Homes. He subcontracted to do a solar installation and completed it successfully. As a result more and more solar jobs from GS Homes started pouring in.

He hired a helper. Then an electrician. Then an office manager. Then another electrician. And in no time at all, he had a full team with him.

Now, Distributed Power is the go-to solar installation company in that region of Michigan with dozens of successful installs. His string of successful solar installations is bringing him referrals, expanded income and a stronger business all while he's creating jobs helping to boost the local job market.

"Establishing a business relationship with GS Homes is one the best decisions I've ever made," Knight said. "The growth of my electrical company is a direct result. I only want to work with them; they have the best project management staff and they always follow through."

GS Homes Business Development Manager Steve Bagish glows when he sees the results of good business relationship-building.

"It's a fact - GS Homes is in the business of powering more than homes with solar energy," Bagish said. "We are powering great business relationships that bring financial success." 



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

NASA pollution monitoring satellites have detectedsignificant decreases in nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas emitted by vehicles and industries, over China. Due to the coronavirus, factories have shut down and transportation has been restricted, resulting in less pollution in the air.

But China is not the only location seeing the benefits of lower toxic emissions into our atmosphere. Environmentalists and scientists throughout the world are seeing that many cities, like Seattle, are presenting a dramatic decrease in traffic during peak hours, which means fewer emissions of pollutants by vehicles. As a consequence of work-from-home guidance, Seattle's largest employers have responded to the coronavirus outbreak in the city, increasing awareness towards the virus and subsequently helping the environment.

The New York Times reported that COVID-19 could be "catastrophic" for small businesses in the country. The economy has been affected by the outbreak in large numbers, with stock market declines, mass event cancellations, not only in the US but all over the world.

Actions against preventing a pandemic are obviously necessary and urgent. But the climate crisis represents an even more severe and deathly threat. Climate crisis is a worldwide threat that has already killed on a large scale and continues to threaten billions of lives.

Governments are not funding enough emergency response teams and are not urgently treating any of the planet's sudden and dramatic weather changes. More than three thousand people have been victims of COVID-19, however, air pollution kills four million people each year.

Pandemics and climate crisis can be related. Studies suggest that changes in climatic patterns can lead species to migrate poleward and toward higher altitudes, potentially leading them to be in contact with new diseases that they are not resistant to.

The novel coronavirus raises a lot of challenges and threats since it is a threat that was not foreseen. So what measures can we take to confront both pandemic scenarios like coronavirus and the ongoing climate crisis?

Coronavirus has already unchained a global decrease in pollutants in the atmosphere. These unplanned changes have helped our world, but there's a need for intentional changes from governments and businesses to impact on a large scale.

During recent years, wind and solar energy have spiked because of the advances in technology and the affordability of these green energy sources. Developing countries are producing more renewable energy than the wealthiest countries. Nicki Zvik, the founder of Green Solar Technologies, stated that "these countries should take advantage of the flourishing of the clean energy market and embrace it like developed countries."

Green Solar Technologies is an American solar energy company that provides solar to homeowners and businesses all over the United States. With decades of experience in the solar industry, they are aware of the immense potential that renewable energy alternatives have when it comes to offsetting climate change. On top of the thousands of solar projects they've already completed, they are hoping to spread the solar revolution even wider. When customers go solar with Green Solar Technologies, they are working with a reliable company that will help them save money and help the planet with American-made panels.

Now more than ever, global awareness of healthier habits should go beyond efforts to prevent coronavirus, and should emphasize helping the environment. From switching to LED lightbulbs at home, purchasing newer and eco-friendlier appliances, avoiding single plastic use, and even switching to solar, these efforts can become part of the norm. As a pandemic is spreading throughout the world, measurements are being made to counteract and eliminate a higher widespread. At the same time, it is crucial to reinforce healthier lifestyles that also allude to the bigger underlying threat to our planet.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

NASA pollution monitoring satellites have detectedsignificant decreases in nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas emitted by vehicles and industries, over China. Due to the coronavirus, factories have shut down and transportation has been restricted, resulting in less pollution in the air.

But China is not the only location seeing the benefits of lower toxic emissions into our atmosphere. Environmentalists and scientists throughout the world are seeing that many cities, like Seattle, are presenting a dramatic decrease in traffic during peak hours, which means fewer emissions of pollutants by vehicles. As a consequence of work-from-home guidance, Seattle's largest employers have responded to the coronavirus outbreak in the city, increasing awareness towards the virus and subsequently helping the environment.

The New York Times reported that COVID-19 could be "catastrophic" for small businesses in the country. The economy has been affected by the outbreak in large numbers, with stock market declines, mass event cancellations, not only in the US but all over the world.

Actions against preventing a pandemic are obviously necessary and urgent. But the climate crisis represents an even more severe and deathly threat. Climate crisis is a worldwide threat that has already killed on a large scale and continues to threaten billions of lives.

Governments are not funding enough emergency response teams and are not urgently treating any of the planet's sudden and dramatic weather changes. More than three thousand people have been victims of COVID-19, however, air pollution kills four million people each year.

Pandemics and climate crisis can be related. Studies suggest that changes in climatic patterns can lead species to migrate poleward and toward higher altitudes, potentially leading them to be in contact with new diseases that they are not resistant to.

The novel coronavirus raises a lot of challenges and threats since it is a threat that was not foreseen. So what measures can we take to confront both pandemic scenarios like coronavirus and the ongoing climate crisis?

Coronavirus has already unchained a global decrease in pollutants in the atmosphere. These unplanned changes have helped our world, but there's a need for intentional changes from governments and businesses to impact on a large scale.

During recent years, wind and solar energy have spiked because of the advances in technology and the affordability of these green energy sources. Developing countries are producing more renewable energy than the wealthiest countries. Nicki Zvik, the founder of Green Solar Technologies, stated that "these countries should take advantage of the flourishing of the clean energy market and embrace it like developed countries."

Green Solar Technologies is an American solar energy company that provides solar to homeowners and businesses all over the United States. With decades of experience in the solar industry, they are aware of the immense potential that renewable energy alternatives have when it comes to offsetting climate change. On top of the thousands of solar projects they've already completed, they are hoping to spread the solar revolution even wider. When customers go solar with Green Solar Technologies, they are working with a reliable company that will help them save money and help the planet with American-made panels.

Now more than ever, global awareness of healthier habits should go beyond efforts to prevent coronavirus, and should emphasize helping the environment. From switching to LED lightbulbs at home, purchasing newer and eco-friendlier appliances, avoiding single plastic use, and even switching to solar, these efforts can become part of the norm. As a pandemic is spreading throughout the world, measurements are being made to counteract and eliminate a higher widespread. At the same time, it is crucial to reinforce healthier lifestyles that also allude to the bigger underlying threat to our planet.



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ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Conservation Visions is launching a new website, http://www.thewildharvestinitiative.com, for its flagship program, the Wild Harvest Initiative. The Wild Harvest Initiative is the first scientific program to assess and communicate the scale, comprehensive value and modern relevance of recreationally harvested wild meat and fish in the United States and Canada.

The new website offers program information and updates about the Initiative and its partnership alliance, and will host a new web-based community platform for wild harvesters – from hunters and anglers to wild mushroom foragers and medicinal plant gathers, and everyone in between – to share photos, videos, stories, recipes, and ideas related to nature and natural harvests. Users have the option to become subscribers or to engage more actively as contributors. The blogging-style platform is very easy-to-use and does not require contributors to be technologically proficient.

The Wild Harvest Initiative will positively align wild animal harvests with other commonly practiced and well-accepted natural resource use traditions, such as berry-picking, wild beekeeping, and firewood gathering. It will facilitate alliances with other consumptive users of wild products, in addition to healthy lifestyle and green-living advocates, thus creating a wider base of support for wildlife conservation.

About Conservation Visions

Conservation Visions Inc. is a wildlife initiative founded by internationally recognized biologist and conservation advocate, Shane Mahoney. It is dedicated to a world where conservation matters; where biodiversity is safeguarded, including the diversity of human cultural experience; where conservation and citizenship are viewed as inseparable; where a global responsibility to nature is recognized; where the sustainable use of natural resources is safeguarded through knowledge; and where governments make sound decisions concerning conservation and biodiversity, based on scientific and traditional wisdom.



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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

On March 3-4, approximately 30 irrigation professionals representing all facets of the irrigation industry descended on Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the irrigation industry during the Irrigation Association's 2020 Washington, DC Fly-In.

Again this year, the IA partnered with the National Ground Water Association and the Water Quality Association to host the Water Resources Congressional Summit in conjunction with the IA's fly-in. This is the fourth year that the IA has co-hosted the summit along with the NGWA and WQA. The summit brought in more than 100 water professionals from across the United States to highlight policies that affect the accessibility of clean water for all uses. During the summit, attendees heard from the Environmental Protection Agency's assistant administrator for water, David Ross, as well as congressional staff members and other water policy experts.

"This year marked the highest attendance we've ever had for a Washington, D.C., fly-in," said IA Government and Public Affairs Director John Farner. "I'm thrilled to see our membership so excited and dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation through sound policies and legislation."

IA members met with more than 50 congressional offices, advocating for legislation affecting labor, agricultural water use, WaterSense and other issues.

"Our job now is to build on the great work done by the IA membership in telling their personal stories to their elected officials," continued Farner. "Through continued support of grassroots advocacy, I'm excited about what the future holds for our industry."

In addition to the summit and congressional meetings, the IA co-hosted a water resources briefing with the NGWA for congressional staff on March 4. Focusing on agricultural water use and the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on groundwater, more than 30 congressional staff members attended the briefing.

For more information about the Irrigation Association's advocacy efforts, go to http://www.irrigation.org.

About the Irrigation Association

The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for irrigation companies and professionals. The IA is committed to promoting efficient irrigation and to long-term sustainability of water resources for future generations. The IA works to improve industry proficiency, advocate sound water management and grow demand for water-efficient products and services. For more information, visit http://www.irrigation.org.



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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Protect Environmental announced today the addition of Chris Bonniwell, Ph.D. as Director of Products. Dr. Bonniwell joins Protect Environmental after approximately 10 years in the environmental consulting industry in Indiana and Wisconsin, which were preceded by four years as an environmental regulator at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and seven years managing an industrial manufacturing company in Wisconsin. During his tenure as an environmental regulator and consultant, Dr. Bonniwell provided technical oversight to hundreds of projects in the assessment and remediation of environmental impacts from metals, petroleum compounds, PCBs, and chlorinated solvents. Dr. Bonniwell is a licensed professional geologist in Wisconsin and Indiana, with a consulting career heavily focused on projects with complex chemical vapor intrusion issues, a field in which he is considered a subject matter expert.

As the Director of Products, Dr. Bonniwell will be responsible for managing the product portfolio of the company, including the development, production, and marketing of products for use in the assessment, mitigation, and ongoing management of radon and chemical vapor intrusion contaminated properties. These products include the Vapor Sentinel Remote Environmental Monitoring System, which was awarded patent protection in January of 2020 (http://bit.ly/VSRM_patent). The addition of Dr. Bonniwell will include the establishment of an office in the Greater Milwaukee area (Cedarburg) to bolster the company's presence in the upper Midwest.

"Having firsthand experience with the technical expertise and cost-effectiveness Protect Environmental delivers to its clients, I am excited to be joining the team," Dr. Bonniwell said. "I look forward to working to deliver products and solutions that directly impact the health and well-being of so many," he added.

"Attracting someone with the background in scientific academia, manufacturing, and environmental consulting Dr. Bonniwell possesses is a real coup for our company," said Kyle Hoylman, Managing Partner of Protect Environmental. "Chris is widely regarded in the industry as an expert in chemical vapor intrusion, which makes him a natural fit to champion our products portfolio," Hoylman added.

About Protect Environmental 
Protect Environmental is a leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 15 years and more than 15,000 completed projects across the country, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking efficient and effective management of environmental risks and liabilities. 



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

TTS, formerly Turbine Technology Services, a full-service energy services engineering firm serving the power generation and gas compression industry, has launched a new website and brand identity showcasing the company's knowledge, experience and breadth of services for clients in the energy industry.

A new, simplified company logo leads the way to a series of branding improvements to emphasize TTS two market-focused companies, TTS Power and TTS Midstream. The websites showcase customized engineering solutions, automation and control solutions, field services, as well as greenfield and brownfield power and gas compression projects worldwide. In a move to market the spectrum of services offered for the Power and the Midstream markets, the company will focus its business on services for fuel supply and power production.

Frank Hoegler, President of TTS says, "With our two operating units, TTS Power and TTS Midstream, nothing captures our commitment to the energy segment better than 'Molecule to Megawatt'."

The new logo and website recognizes the market demand for diverse and efficient options for energy operators looking for upgrades and modernization options. With their breadth of experience and specialty engineering solutions, TTS addresses the distinct challenges of today's energy market.

Reinforced by Tony Thornton, company CEO, "TTS is a company driven by changes in the fuel market. Whether it be newly discovered gas in Africa, or new LNG destinations in the USA, is committed to finding and providing customer-focused engineering solutions."    

Users should look for the latest industry news, trainings, seminars and company announcements. As TTS broadens the landscape of energy services, their goal remains the same: to provide operating simplicity, cost-efficiency, reliability, visibility and smart decision support to the global energy market.

Explore the in-depth capabilities of TTS by visiting https://ttsenergyservices.com/.

About TTS 
TTS provides engineering and construction expertise for the energy industry worldwide. The company's long history and experience providing technical solutions to global energy entities makes it a leader in its field. TTS has successfully managed numerous power and compressor station modernization projects and supplied innovative and unique engineering solutions to challenging problems for our energy customers. Since 1983, their leadership and engineering teams have provided innovative technologies and engineered high-value solutions to over 450 clients worldwide.



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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

In a world where digital experiences are flourishing, purchase receipts seem to be two steps behind as thermal paper is still a reality. Airpop is tackling this problem with a solution that allows retailers simply ask their customers "printed or mobile", significantly reducing paper consumption while simultaneously generating consumer analytics that bring personalized shopping experiences.

Artificial intelligence in consumer analytics is not new, there's a reason why you're able to get content suggestions in platforms like Netflix or similar product recommendations in Amazon. The importance of identifying these kind of patterns through deep learning has become extremely important for businesses, so much that according to research, an estimated 35% of total sales are a direct result of this intelligence. This is something tech company Airpop has been working on for the last 13 years.

Airpop (which stands for Air Proof of Purchase) delivers mobile digital receipts to consumers around the world through their e-receipt and Ai platform. In 2019 alone, the company delivered over 9 billion e-receipts in 51 countries. "It's not just the e-receipt we provide to the end user, enterprises now have in the receipt itself a huge digital space where our data intelligence algorithms indicate the business the type of interactions that the consumer prefers. This translates into understanding your customers better and in real time without being invasive. Our tech is based in behavioral understand-and-adapt protocols, harnessing once anonymous data that would only serve businesses for inventory and statistical purposes. All that data interpretation benefits consumers and prevents useless, aggressive advertising" stated Jesus Cisneros, Airpop's Founder and President of Communications.

Founded by mobile messaging industry veterans Jesus & Angel Cisneros, Airpop transforms traditional printed receipts into rich content communications that enhance consumer experiences. Airpop is integrated into the business' POS (Point of Sale) software, generating smart consumer & behavior analytics that can be combined with IT tools already adopted by enterprises.

The obligated question is, why have digital practices not been able to substitute paper slips?

On the subject, Angel Cisneros, also Airpop founder explains: "Most of the POS solutions currently in use were developed in the late 90's early 2000's, and were created without mobile or digital experience in mind. When we first started, we realized big retail companies were sceptic on how our e-receipts solution could be part of their daily operations without having to execute huge changes in their entire infrastructure. We understood that and focused into creating something that could be integrated seamlessly in the retailer's IT ecosystem and work flawlessly".

Airpop delivers purchase receipts using technology that consumers are already familiar with, giving e-receipts a familiar face. "We have multichannel instant-delivery capabilities using SMS, vSMS, RCS, WhatsApp and Telegram. That makes every single mobile user in the world capable to change from printed to digital without hassle. The receipt contents are delivered through browser together with engagement sections such as surveys, share-and-earn buttons, loyalty programs, or whatever the business desires to maximize their consumers' experience. In Latin America, banks are using Airpop for digital ATM receipts where they also offer credit card applications or even instant loans. Our clients have proven the benefits of the technology and inform us their numbers are growing as never before" says Jesus Cisneros.

Their service was first launched in Spain, France, Netherlands and Mexico, where Airpop has been able to open doors in hypermarkets, convenience stores, banks, and even governments using the technology for smart cities certifications. All this following the eco trend in green and clean initiatives. Their expansion strategy since has been focused in the rest of Latin America and Asia accomplishing the usage of their technology in Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Japan, China, and India.

Personalized experiences are in the rise. State of Marketing Report from Salesforce, sheds true light over Artificial Intelligence to transform marketing efficiencies and will be a game changer when begins being used as it will consist on harness and funnel all the consumer data to provide with incredibly elevated consumer experiences not seen today.

Airpop reports an exhaustive market study was performed in Mexico, United States and Brazil, where 78% of mobile users stated that advertising they get from their favorite brands (as a consequence of buying or non related) is quite generic and in most cases unrelated. Augusto Lozada, head of engineering in Airpop explains "It's pointless to try to build an actual bond when a client walks the door into your business (physical or digital) which by the was has already cost you, to decelerate interactions by simply issuing them either paper or digital receipts without seeking for something else with serious added value and an element that says – our business understands you and in return we will take better care of you as a consumer".

Airpop is leading the e-receipt revolution in alliance with Google, who plays an important role as Verified SMS, the tech giant's verification technology is the preferred channel to deliver purchase receipts from the verified retailers identity.

As reported by Green America, head of the Skip the Slip movement, in the US alone, the thermal paper industry consumes over 3 million trees, 9 billion gallons of water, and generates a CO2 footprint that equals over 450,000 cars on the road. Green America also informs that health related issues concerning thermal paper are important considering that Bisphenol A and Bisphenol S is used on manufacturing it. Human contact with these two chemicals is linked to serious health risks such as reproductive inhibition, diabetes type 2 and thyroid conditions.



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RANDOLPH, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Envirosight, a market-leading provider of municipal sewer inspection equipment, has released the new ROVVER X SAT II lateral launch inspection crawler. The system maneuvers around obstacles and challenging pipe geometries to rapidly detect gas line cross bores in sewers and other hard-to-reach defects. The crawler can travel as far as 984 feet down mainlines at speeds up to 98 feet per minute, then launch its camera probe as far as 147 feet down adjoining service connections, at up to 23 feet per minute.

The ROVVER X SAT II also features a patent-pending belt-driven mechanism that minimizes wear on the push rod while maximizing pushing force. The design, which is easy to clean and has field-replaceable belts, is intended to increase uptime and keep maintenance costs low. Steerable 8-wheel drive makes it easier to move past debris, roots, offsets and protruding taps. During launch, the pan/tilt lateral camera with detachable steering wand navigates through bends and branches in lateral lines.

"Cross bore location is one of the most critical and challenging applications in sewer inspection," says Richard Lindner, president of Envirosight. "When we decided to design a new lateral launch crawler, we started with a blank piece of paper and wrote down everything our customers had been asking for—more range, more speed, more traction, more productivity, lower cost of ownership, unrivaled uptime. The ROVVER X SAT II is a direct result of this process."

Easily reconfigured for a range of applications, the ROVVER X SAT II comes with wheels of varying sizes that interchange without tools, and a launch chute that accepts off-the-shelf PVC tubes to adapt to different pipe diameters. The complete range of configurations offers launch capabilities in pipes from six inches up to 80 inches in diameter. The crawler's unique hinged body bends through vertical accesses as narrow as 12.5 inches in diameter, and locks rigid when not needed.

The ROVVER X SAT II system also has three cameras: 

A launch camera with 360-degree pan articulation and +150/-30-degree tilt

A five megapixel aiming camera that offers digital pan/tilt/zoom capability for pinpoint launching in any size line

A rear-facing camera to help manage cable during reverse crawl

Pressure, inclination and distance sensors all feed into a user-friendly interface. Twin sonde transmitters allow accurate location of crawler and launch camera.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Synagro Technologies Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2020 South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 15 to 18, 2020, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Join us inside the Convention Center at Booth 432 to learn about the many ways Synagro can assist you with biosolids, residuals and organic feedstocks management. From thermal drying and composting to digester cleaning, when it comes to biosolids and residuals, our mission is to be the most trusted provider of resource recovery solutions. We help our customers identify their needs and the solutions that are best tailored to most economically address those needs.

"We are pleased to be exhibiting at SCEC in Myrtle Beach this year, and to be showcasing our full line of services," announced Pam Racey, vice president, Business Development, Synagro. "Be sure to stop by our booth to meet the Synagro Solutions team and learn more about us."

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 we have the most experienced team in the industry, 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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ANCHORAGE, ALA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Trish Skoglund has been appointed vice president of sales and supply for Crowley Fuels LLC, one of Alaska's leading petroleum transportation, distribution and sales companies serving more than 280 communities throughout the state.

As a key member of the Alaska executive team, she is responsible for the strategic oversight of fuel sales and supply for customers across the entire state. Skoglund, based in Anchorage, reports to Rick Meidel, vice president and general manager of Crowley Fuels Alaska.

"Trish has an exceptional eye for developing solutions and bringing value to customers, so she is a great addition to the Crowley Fuels team," Meidel said. "Her expertise, knowledge and leadership in the energy industry will help delight customers with dependable supply of quality fuels and exceptional customer service."

Skoglund has spent the last 12 years in the oil and gas industry in Alaska, and previously worked in the international trading industry. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from Portland State University, and an MBA in global business from University of Portland. Skoglund holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from the Project Management Institute, a global education and research association.

About Crowley Fuels 
Crowley Fuels is a leader in Alaska's fuel industry, providing safe, dependable transportation, distribution and sales of petroleum products to more than 280 communities across the state. The company transports, stores, sells and delivers high-quality fuels, with an emphasis on service, reliability and safety. Crowley is the state's largest wholesaler of quality fuel products, including diesel, heating fuel, propane, gasoline, aviation fuels, marine fuels and packaged petroleum products. Crowley has 18 petroleum terminals across the state with a combined 76 million gallons of storage capacity, and the company utilizes its diverse distribution channels - on land, over water and occasionally through the air - to deliver the fuel Alaskans need to live, work and play throughout the state. 



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BLACKSBURG, S.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

For the first time ever, some U.S. Postal Service packages are being delivered via emission-reducing propane autogas trucks.

McAbee Trucking, a freight shipping and trucking company based in Blacksburg, purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks fueled by propane autogas, a domestically produced, clean and economical alternative fuel. The vehicles are used for contracted parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina.

"As a business owner, I continually look for ways to add safety, improve day-to-day operations, advocate for environmental preservation and save money," said Lisa McAbee, owner of McAbee Trucking. "Our new propane fleet vehicles accomplish all these goals."

Propane autogas engine technology has progressed to the point where emissions are reduced to near zero. Each of McAbee's trucks is equipped with a Ford 6.8L V10 engine and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system, which is 90-percent cleaner than the Environmental Protection Agency's most stringent heavy-duty emission standard.

"McAbee Trucking's new propane trucks provide the power and range needed to make long-distance deliveries, with the added benefits of cost and emission savings," said Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech. "They are also backed by 45 years of Roush engineering and an extensive warranty and service network."

Propane autogas costs about 40 percent less than gasoline, and 50 percent less than diesel. Propane fleets report savings of 30 to 50 percent on filters and fluids due to the clean operation of the fuel.

To fuel its new fleet, the company will install a propane station onsite. Until then, McAbee Trucking has onsite "mobile fueling," where its local propane supplier fuels the vehicles from a propane delivery truck.

"Propane is really a great fit for the size and duty cycle of the trucks we use in our business," said McAbee.

McAbee Trucking and ROUSH CleanTech unveiled the new propane delivery trucks during The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis in booth No. 5491. During the show, ROUSH CleanTech also received Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Award for the second year in a row. This award recognizes the company's near-zero emissions vehicles.

About ROUSH CleanTech: ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech develops propane autogas and electric propulsion technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses. With more than 25,000 vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH. 



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FRANKLIN PARK, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

On March 9th, 2020, Ex-Cell Kaiser, LLC unveiled a completely redesigned and rebranded website at http://www.ex-cell.com. The website was a highly anticipated project for customers and is expected to provide users a clean, uncluttered design that incorporates improved functionality and enhanced content. The website announcement is in coordination with a rebranded identity for Ex-Cell – equipped with a redesigned corporate logo.

Designed to work effortlessly across digital and physical channels, the new logo better reflects the brand today as it heads into the new decade. Brighter blue and new accents of green reflect the company's commitment to recycling and sustainability. The gradient bar represents Ex-Cell's commitment to producing sustainably made metal receptacles, while the gradient itself can be interpreted as a path leading to innovations. They also give a nod to Ex-Cell Kaiser's most popular Kaleidoscope Collection, mirroring the multiple waste streams available within the collection.

"Our sales and marketing team put their talents to work, bringing you a brand new experience to uniquely customize your choice of Ex-Cell Receptacles with our 3D 'Product Personalizer', only available at http://www.ex-cell.com. We are excited to launch the Re-Branding of Ex-Cell Kaiser! You will receive the same great service and quality of our established brand and now we want to introduce you to what makes Ex-Cell Kaiser different and reinforce our dependable reputation that the marketplace has come to know. Our entire Ex-Cell Team has joined-together to provide our customers with new, easy to use tools, to have information at their fingertips, and to continue to promote sustainability with innovative solutions for their recycling and waste receptacle needs," said Janet Kaiser, Owner and CEO at Ex-Cell Kaiser.

Created with the user experience in mind, website visitors will find the new website to effectively showcase a fresh look for Ex-Cell with its mobile-responsiveness, easy-to-navigate design, and simplified messaging. In addition to improving existing elements, and with the vision and help of TagPrints, a new service has also been added to the website: Product Personalization.

While product personalization isn't new for Ex-Cell, this high-tech, 3D view and online personalization tool is. The Product Personalizer goes beyond anything available in the waste and recycling receptacle industry. Users will be able to build their receptacle from the ground up, choosing from our broad library of powder coat finishes or using their own PMS/RAL color, wide array of decals, and multiple lid options. In addition, users will also be able to upload their own logo and graphics, and see a real-time rendering of their design in a three dimensional setting.

Please visit http://www.ex-cell.com to explore the new website and view the complete collection of recycling receptacles available.

ABOUT EX-CELL 
Since 1933, Ex-Cell has been a leading designer and manufacture of steel products, including waste & recycling receptacles. A family-owned, certified WBE, Ex-Cell makes it their mission to help your organization go green by supplying receptacles that fit your style and sustainability needs. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, Ex-Cell continues to manufacture their products in their Franklin Park, Illinois facility and provide their customers, across all markets and industries, with quality solutions that perform the way they should and enhance your brand. Ex-Cell Kaiser continues to be one of the leading manufacturers in the USA specializing in branded solutions, contract manufacturing, and custom designs for recycling and trash receptacles, Smokers' Oasis, hospitality products, and maintenance solutions for facilities, municipalities and organizations alike.



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BERKELEY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal solutions, has released its initial findings of generic post-closure radiological safety calculations of a horizontal drillhole repository for spent nuclear fuel (SNF). The report, "Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal in a Deep Horizontal Drillhole Repository Sited in Shale: Numerical Simulations in Support of a Generic Post-Closure Safety Analysis," is now available on the company's website, and the findings will be presented by Rod Baltzer, Deep Isolation's COO, at the Waste Management Symposia in Phoenix, Arizona on March 12, 2020.

This study was led by Stefan Finsterle, a hydrogeologist at Deep Isolation and a recognized expert in numerical modeling of hydrogeological systems for nuclear waste isolation. The simulations and analyses examine radionuclide transport from the deep repository to the biosphere, aiming to estimate the radiological dose a person may receive if drinking potentially contaminated water from a well located directly above the center of the repository. Multiple scenarios and a wide range of conditions were examined.

"This report is the result of a tremendous effort and represents a significant milestone for our company," explains Rich Muller, CTO of Deep Isolation. "Though the initial calculations are promising, this is only the beginning of a long process and there is still much to be analyzed. We feel that releasing the early findings honors our core value of transparency and will foster an open dialogue with independent reviewers."

These calculations are preliminary and do not derive from a specific geographic location or geological site. The layout and design of the repository represent the general disposal concept as no site-specific characterization data or detailed technical designs are available at this point. Generic calculations are a necessary step toward developing a comprehensive, site-specific safety analysis that will support the safety case of a deep horizontal drillhole repository in compliance with all applicable regulations.

The release of this work initiates the next phase of the company's commitment to engage stakeholders and increase conversations. To that end, Deep Isolation plans to moderate an open, independent review of the report. Those interested in participating are encouraged to visit the Deep Isolation website to learn more. The company is also holding a webinar on May 12, 2020, to give an overview of the initial findings.

Rod Baltzer, COO at Deep Isolation, will highlight the preliminary, generic safety calculations in the session "Developments in Deep Borehole Disposal Around the World" at the Waste Management Symposia in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 12, at 8:00 am local time. Waste Management Symposia is a premier non-profit event focused on global radioactive waste management and is attended by more than 2,400 nuclear waste industry delegates from more than 35 countries.

Deep Isolation has gained significant traction with a public demonstration of its technology, three technical papers published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Energies, and its strategic partnership with Bechtel National, Inc., and NAC International Inc.

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About Deep Isolation 
Deep Isolation is a leading innovator in nuclear waste storage and disposal. Founded upon values of environmental stewardship, scientific ingenuity, and social license, Deep Isolation offers a solution that leverages directional drilling technology to safely isolate nuclear waste deep underground.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Artemis, the leading enterprise Cultivation Management Platform (CMP), today announced a partnership with Kitechild, a non-profit organization working to develop and fund community-based sustainable and income-generating initiatives for children's centers across Kenya.

Through the partnership, Artemis has provided its CMP to large scale farms at three partnering Kenyan children's centers: the Fiwagoh Center, the Mother Esther Girls Rescue Center and School, and the Pendekezo Letu Girls Rescue Center, with planned future integrations at other Kitechild partner greenhouses and farms. Using Artemis, these greenhouses are able to more efficiently track data, manage tasks and labor, and leverage insights to increase crop output, which is a critical source of food and additional income for the Kenyan children's centers.

Kitechild's greenhouses provide nutritious organic food for kids at partnering children's centers while surplus produce is sold in the surrounding community, generating income to cover overhead costs. In the past five years, Kitechild has fed over 1,200 children. In the last 9 months alone, the site at Fiwagoh has produced nearly 150,000 pounds of produce, feeding 250 children and its 20 staff.

"Kitechild's sustainable agriculture initiatives have created measurable positive change for children and local communities in Kenya, and we saw a natural avenue for partnership," said Artemis CEO and Founder, Allison Kopf. "Arming growers at these greenhouses with the data and insights needed to optimize their farming operations leads to fewer wasted resources, more food produced, and more finances to further Kitechild's mission."

"The produce from our Greenhouse Program is ensuring that at-risk children get the nutritious food needed to grow into happy and healthy members of the larger global community," said Kitechild Co-founder and Director of Operations Jacqueline Herrera.

"Artemis shares in our vision for sustainable initiatives and collaboration as a force for good in the world, and the company's generous partnership and platform integration will play a critical role in our ability to generate more food for kids and income to reinvest in our children's center partners," said Kitechild Co-founder Pollyanna Uruena. "The non-profit sector across the board really needs to see more partnerships like this. Management systems like Artemis allow us to set the foundation for optimal efficiency."

In addition to Kitechild's Greenhouse Program, it hosts several other sustainable projects as well as a Reintegration Training Program to reunite children with their families. To donate to one of Kitechild's sustainable projects or operational budget click here.

About Artemis 
Founded in 2015, Artemis provides a world-class Cultivation Management Platform that enables owners and managers of enterprise horticulture facilities to drive efficiency, profits, and growth while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. With Artemis, users can manage workflow and daily tasks, register crop batches, trace food safety issues, manage workers, and leverage data insights to increase workforce efficiency and crop productivity. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. For more information visit http://www.artemisag.com.

About Kitechild 
Kitechild is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA, working to empower at-risk children in Kenya. In partnership with the Kenyan Children's Department and participating children's centers across the country, Kitechild develops and funds community-based sustainable and income-generating initiatives. These transform the quality of care, educational opportunities, and foundational support that at-risk children receive as well as elevating their surrounding communities. Kitechild is a registered 5013 organization. For more information visit http://www.kitechild.org.



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HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Today, Emerald Brand announces the addition of its fourth distribution center located in Harrison, New Jersey.

"This strategic location adds logistics to the growing demand from our Mid-Atlantic and Midwest client base" states Keith Roenelt, Executive Vice President of Operations of Emerald Brand.

Emerald Brand has seen significant growth across several key divisions in 2019 including foodservice and its Made in USA Tree-Free packaging and towel-tissue businesses. "Key silos of growth for our business in 2019 included hospitality, leisure, educational institutions, the financial sector, and major international tech firms," states Ralph Bianculli Jr., Managing Director of Emerald Brand. "We are continuing to see stronger demand for our consultative services in waste reduction, composting, stakeholder engagement and education that comes along with our Tree-Free and Plant to Plastic product portfolio," added Bianculli.

This location will add to Emerald's three current distribution centers located in Hauppauge New York, Hayward California and Jacksonville Florida. Emerald continues to build a supply channel that can deliver a complete portfolio of sustainable solutions at a uniform price point with a consistent sustainability story that leverages the most up to date technology in Tree-Free and Plant to Plastic solutions across the United States. The company also suggested they're looking to add two additional distribution centers over the next 12 months.

"We are finding that the demand curve is going from "I want green products" to "I need sustainable solutions," and it is no longer a binary decision," states Ralph Bianculli Sr., CEO, and Founder of Emerald Brand.

About Emerald Brand 
Innovators in material technology since 1997, Emerald Brand is committed to educating the entire disposable supply chain on the benefits of using Tree-Free, sustainable and rapidly renewable solutions. Emerald's innovations in Tree-Free technology and petroleum-free plastics are revolutionizing packaging and disposables worldwide. Emerald's growing suite of 300+ sustainable finished products offers the workplace a healthier and more sustainable environment.



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SECAUCUS, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

IPS, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions that transform accounts payable and invoice processing end-to-end, today announced that it has made a donation to Trees for the Future, a non-profit group that plants trees in developing communities worldwide.

IPS is a Trees for the Future Global Cooling Business partner and a longtime supporter of the group. IPS has pledged to plant enough trees each year to offset its annual carbon dioxide emissions.

"IPS is pleased to continue its support of Trees for the Future. TREES plays an important role in building communities and in helping farming families thrive," said IPS President and CEO, Greg Bartels. "Our donation to Trees for the Future is part of IPS's long commitment to creating a greener, more sustainable business environment through the elimination of paper and manual processes."

Trees for the Future has been helping underserved communities plant trees since 1989. Through seed distribution, agroforestry training and country programs, Trees for the Future has empowered rural groups to restore tree cover to their lands. Planting trees protects the environment and helps preserve traditional livelihoods and culture for generations.

About IPS 
IPS is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions that transform accounts payable and invoice processing end-to-end. The IPS platform combines intelligent data capture, robotic process automation, digital workflows, mobile, business analytics, supplier management and integration with any ERP application or downstream system. These are some of the reasons that IPS processes more than $100 billion in accounts payable spend each year, has created over 1 billion digital records over the past decade, and is the market leader in media payables.

About Trees for the Future Trees for the Future (TREES) is an international development non-profit that meets a triple bottom line: poverty alleviation, hunger eradication, and healing the environment. Through our Forest Garden Approach, we train farmers to plant and manage Forest Gardens that sustainably feed families and raise their incomes by 400 percent. TREES receives donations to implement our work in areas where they can have the greatest impact. TREES currently works across five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cameroon, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Since 1989, TREES has planted nearly 150 million trees.



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LUBBOCK, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Textile Exchange is launching a project to help reduce textile waste, called the Accelerating Circularity Project.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the textile industry and consumers create 15 million tons of textile waste annually in the United States alone. This project will help research and map how the industry could move from a "take, make, waste" system to a circular one, in order to avoid the massive amounts of textile waste put into landfills annually. The Walmart Foundation has given Textile Exchange a grant to support this important work. The support will allow the Accelerating Circularity Project to begin researching, mapping and identifying links that develop new models for scalable and cost-effective circular textile-to-textile supply chains. The goal of this work is to increase the use of recycled fibers, decrease textile waste and reduce the industry's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The Accelerating Circularity Project will: 
1. Research the availability of textile waste, waste management stakeholders, and the recycling landscape; 
2. Map how fibers flow through the textile industry and recycling needs and gaps in the system; 
3. Link appropriate recycling technologies compatible with fiber waste; 
4. Map how all of these connect to rewire existing textile supply chains for circularity.

This work will provide the industry with the knowledge to enable transformation from a take-make-waste model to a circular textile supply chain. This project aligns with Textile Exchange's mission as a global non-profit that works closely with members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards, and responsibility supply networks.

"Textile Exchange is excited that we are able to facilitate the work of the Accelerating Circularity Project. We believe that aligning and supporting important industry initiatives through close collaborations is what it takes to make significant changes required of our industry to bring scalable sustainable change," said La Rhea Pepper, Managing Director of Textile Exchange.

Accelerating Circularity will be publishing the results of their work on a regular basis. To stay informed on this project, visit Accelerating Circularity on Twitter at @AccCircularity or AcceleratingCircularity.org and @TextileExchange and visit TextileExchange.org.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Osaka Gas USA (OGUSA), a 100% subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., has agreed to invest in SolAmerica Energy, a U.S. distributed solar energy project developer and EPC provider.

Founded in 2009, SolAmerica Energy has developed and constructed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the eastern half of the United States. Through its investment, OGUSA will hold a significant, non-controlling equity interest in a newly formed joint venture company, alongside SolAmerica Energy management team and existing shareholders.

This joint venture marks OGUSA's first investment in the U.S. renewable energy space and will expand OGUSA's power portfolio in North America. SolAmerica Energy will use OGUSA's investment to grow its business in both new and existing markets. The focus of this growth will include solar-plus-storage, community solar, and commercial and industrial behind-the-meter solar projects in response to growing customer demands.

Renewable energy represents an increasing share of the U.S. power generation mix. Demand for both on-site and small utility-scale distributed solar and storage projects is expected to expand as customers and utilities increasingly benefit from these solutions.

"OGUSA is really excited about this strategic partnership with SolAmerica Energy. We believe it will be a meaningful step for us towards our goals in the U.S. renewable sector. OGUSA will continue our deep commitment to the U.S. power industry in parallel with our natural gas generating business," said Tetsushi Ikuta, President of OGUSA.

R. Stanley Allen, Chief Executive Officer of SolAmerica Energy, said, "Our team at SolAmerica is excited about OGUSA's investment in our business. We look forward to working with OGUSA to continue growing our solar and storage development capabilities throughout the U.S."

Osaka Gas, part of the Daigas Group, is focused on fostering a low-carbon society. This mission includes development and operation of renewable energy projects and expansion of its footprint in the U.S. renewable energy space. OGUSA's decision to partner with SolAmerica Energy, a leading distributed solar company, aligns with its support for the transition to sustainable, low-cost energy.

About SolAmerica Energy

Founded in 2009, SolAmerica Energy is passionately devoted to the efficient deployment of solar power. The SolAmerica team provides development, EPC and operations and maintenance for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Working with business, the public sector and utilities, SolAmerica optimizes and delivers turnkey solar solutions. Our goal is to provide every client with a customized solar solution that fits its energy needs, financial goals and sustainability targets. 



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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

One of Hollywood's most talented stars, Laurence Fishburne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Fishburne) is the host of the educational show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The program explores a wide array of subjects from advances in education to developments in technology. A new episode to be aired will take a look into recently developed technology that will allow scientists to track climate changes accurately.

The oil and gas industry produces a large amount of methane that is contributing to climate change. Reducing these emissions is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to slow down global warming. Until recently, there was no way to measure the amount of methane coming from oil and gas usage. New developments in technology are providing ways to measure methane emissions.

One of the new developments will allow researchers to track emissions from space. Soon, a satellite will continuously and precisely measure and map methane emissions nearly anywhere on the globe. This technology will make it possible to see the gas emissions in locations where they are currently difficult to track. The goal of this project is to help citizens and companies in multiple countries to identify reduction opportunities and measure progress over time.

Climate change is a serious threat to the health of the planet, but it does not have to remain to be. With the aid of technology, humanity can help prevent future damage. The upcoming episode of "Behind The Scenes" will provide additional insight into the emerging technologies aiding in the close observation of climate change.

The educational public TV program "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is carefully given inspection before broadcast. "Behind The Scenes" has accepted several awards for its undertakings. 



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BEIJING (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

New Crop Capital (NCC), an early investor of Beyond Meat and over 30 alternative protein ventures globally, and its China-focused investment partner Dao Foods International, today announced their investment in Starfield Food and Science Technology Limited, a next-generation Chinese food technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, a city of nearly 13 million people and a leading global technology hub bordering Hong Kong.

Starfield is considered the only Chinese next-gen alternative meat venture that has its own R&D and manufacturing capability. Starfield has focused on developing strong relationships with restaurant partners to introduce and showcase their plant-based meat products to Chinese consumers, particularly millennials. It so far has reached product collaboration intents with over 20 local and international restaurants, including restaurant chains Papa Johns with 170 outlets, Nayuki's Tea with 300 branches, and Element Fresh with 38 restaurants in the country.

Starfield has recently released the first iteration of their ground meat product, which has been used in many different applications such as "Future Meatball Pizza" at Papa Johns, "Lemongrass Satay" at Brut Eatery, "Green Star Burger" at Nayuki's Tea, "Starfield Fried Rice" at Planet Green. Starfield currently owns one invention patent (a method for extracting glycophilic proteins from seaweed) and has submitted an application for an additional patent protecting other aspects of their base technology. To further improve product development, Starfield has established R&D partnerships with Beijing Technology and Business University, Shenzhen University and Jiangnan University, a few Chinese academic institutions that lead research work and efforts in the alternative meat field.

Matrix Partners China, a leading Chinese venture capital firm, led the angel investment round for Starfield together with NCC and Dao Foods. Matrix has invested in over 600 Chinese startup ventures, including Ele.me, one of China's largest food delivery services delivering over 16 million orders a day across over 2000 cities in China (link). Joy Capital, another top Chinese venture capital firm that has invested in Nasdaq-listed Chinese coffee shop chain Luckin Coffee, also invested in Starfield in a plus investment round immediately after Matrix China, NCC and Dao Foods.

"Dao Foods has been on the look-out for promising companies and entrepreneurs that both understand the taste buds of millennial consumers, and have the skills to develop and continuously improve products to meet this discerning taste. We have enjoyed working with the team at Starfield over the past year, and are extremely excited about our investment and the next phase of growth for the company," said Albert Tseng, co-founder of Dao Foods International.

"We are incredibly excited about this investment in Starfield, our first in China. Through our partners at Dao Foods, we are tracking this sector in China very carefully. We believe there is great potential to accelerate the adoption of plant-based meats throughout the region. Each of the investors in this round brings significant strategic value, and we will contribute our international plant-based food expertise to the growth of Starfield," added Chris Kerr, Chief Investment Officer, New Crop Capital.

According to Cross Chen, co-founder of Starfield, China is a big gourmet country where people consider food divine and also think that food should have therapeutic and health improvement functions. "We believe that plant-based food will be widely adopted in China, thereby further promoting the development of modern plant-based product technology. We are grateful for our encounter with Dao Foods and NCC. They are our valuable partners who have given us great support in the effort to develop China's plant-based food market," added Cross.

Based on a recent South China Morning Post article, "China is said to be preparing to restructure meat production and distribution system after latest coronavirus crisis," which could serve as "a catalyst to producers of plant-based meat substitutes." In response to the coronavirus situation, Starfield has launched a Food Services Alliance initiative, under which it will collaborate with major food services chains to provide home delivered meals with plant-based meat options. Additionally, to coincide with China's annual National Tree-planting Day on March 12 where citizens across China plant trees to recognize the importance of protecting the environment, Starfield has launched an initiative which aims to provide 10,000 plant-based meat meals online to mainstream consumers via its food services partners across six metropolitan cities that include Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and also Wuhan, the epicenter of this coronavirus crisis where brick and mortar food services have been put on a complete halt. #

About Us

Dao Foods International, Inc. is an impact investment firm that aims to help entrepreneurs develop exciting new plant-based and cultivated meat products in China to reduce the consumer demand for animal agriculture. Dao Foods believes that supporting talented entrepreneurs who are targeting the 400 million millennials in China with new, exciting, and delicious plant-based protein is a huge business opportunity with massive social and environmental impact. If you are a plant-based or clean meat entrepreneur focused on the China market, please contact us at: info@daofoods.com.

Since August of 2019, Dao Foods has been hosting Boot Camps across China to catalyze sustainable plant-based protein food entrepreneurship and has also announced the establishment of the China Next Gen Good Food Incubator, to more effectively identify, nurture and support entrepreneurial projects like Starfield in the alternative protein space.

New Crop Capital (NCC) is a U.S.-based specialized venture capital fund that invests in talented, focused entrepreneurs whose products or services replace foods derived from conventional animal agriculture. NCC provides early-stage investments to companies that develop cultured meat and plant-based meat, dairy, and egg products, as well as service companies that facilitate the promotion and sale of such products. NCC has so far invested in over 30 alternative protein ventures across the globe, including Beyond Meat that had a very successful IPO in May, 2019. NCC is a founding member and shareholder of Dao Foods International.



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RENTON, WASH. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Street and area lighting manufacturer Evluma, announces the release of a new globe accessory line, OmniMax Lighting Solutions (OLS) to complement their OmniMax family of LED replacement lamps. OLS is a custom, curated selection of spherical and acorn style globes for decorative streetlights. The OmniMax is a Bluetooth-connected, screw-in replacement lamp for use in decorative post top globe and acorn lights. The release of a globe line to complement the OmniMax is designed to make the HID to LED conversion and maintenance process easier for Evluma customers.

Customers executing a retrofit project can conveniently purchase a replacement globe at the same time they purchase the OmniMax. "The wide variety of styles and materials offered means that we can typically provide a customer with a globe that matches an older style," said Marketing Director, Cathleen Shattuck. "Customers can refresh globes simultaneously with OmniMax installation to save on labor, or if they suddenly discover damage to individual light fixtures, we can quickly provide them with a solution. Our high level of customer service means we are well-adapted to quick turnaround on orders of any size, keeping the process convenient and low cost."

Using OmniMax, municipalities, utilities and electric departments converting post top fixtures from HID to LED can do so in under five minutes a fixture. The OmniMax is available in both Premium and Standard models. Premium models are Bluetooth-enabled and are compatible with Evluma's wireless control application, ConnectLED. Both models carry a ten-year warranty and offer Evluma's signature low-glare illumination.

About Evluma 
Formed in 2008, Evluma is committed to developing affordable, long-lasting and environmentally low-impact LED lighting solutions that fundamentally change the landscape of the outdoor utility lighting market. Evluma's high standard of customer service and background in innovative lighting technologies, automation and software design creatively ideate and inform its utility-grade products. Evluma is located in Renton, WA, USA.



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MENDON, UTAH (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

ASI Mining has signed a subcontract with Epiroc to supply its autonomous haul truck solution to Roy Hill in Western Australia. This signing follows the recent award by Roy Hill to Epiroc, a global leader in mining equipment and drill automation, as the prime contractor for the project.

For its part, ASI Mining will supply the technology and systems to convert Roy Hill's mixed fleet of 77 haul trucks from manned to autonomous operation. The project also includes integration with Fleet and other Mining Management Systems. For vehicle conversions to Drive-by-Wire capability, ASI utilizes its partner Danfoss, a major supplier of hydraulics and electronically controlled components for haul trucks, and recognized market leading supplier of mobile systems to many mining equipment OEMs.

"Being chosen as the technology provider to Roy Hill is testament that the market is eager to establish a more open and interoperable supplier in the AHS space, especially on retrofits, which will provide more flexibility than the traditional OEM offerings", said Patrick Hald, General Manager of ASI Mining.

The project will focus on safe and highly productive operations and will leverage ASI's Mobius to achieve an integration platform which can continue to scale for future applications. The project will consist of a phased implementation, with testing and production verification of up to eight trucks undertaken in the initial phase prior to the second phase of full fleet expansion from mid-2021.

For further information about the project, and images of the signing ceremony, please refer to the joint Roy Hill, Epiroc and ASI Mining media release located at https://www.royhill.com.au/blog/news-media/roy-hill-plots-new-path-for-end-to-end-automation/

About ASI Mining / ASI: 
ASI Mining is partially owned by Epiroc, which acquired 34% of the company in 2018. ASI Mining is recognized for its products and solutions in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology including autonomous haulage, semi-autonomous blasting, drilling, dozing, loading and other applications. In addition to providing solutions for some of the world's largest mining corporations, ASI Mining is also an automation partner for several global mining vehicle manufacturers. ASI Mining's majority parent (66% shareholder), Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is a world leader in industrial vehicle automation. ASI serves clients across the world in the mining, agriculture, automotive, government, and manufacturing industries with remote control, teleoperation, and fully automated solutions from its headquarters and 100-acre proving ground in northern Utah. Learn more at http://www.asirobots.com.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Today, Clean the World Foundation, global leader in water, sanitation and hygiene and sustainability, announced a new endeavor with Feeding Americaand long-time partner Soapbox. In honor of former Chief Strategy Officer of Clean the World, Michael O'Quinn, who passed away in January, the organizations will be distributing 1.5 million bars of soap to support those lacking access to vital hygiene supplies across the United States to combat the spread of Coronavirus and other diseases travelling the globe.

"This season, the Coronavirus and other illnesses are rapidly spreading through communities and families," says Sam Stephens, Executive Director of Clean the World Foundation. "Everyone knows that one of the easiest and most important ways to combat the spread of these diseases is by washing your hands. However, for thousands across the United States, the reality isn't so simple."

According to the Council of Economic Advisers, over half a million Americans are homeless on any given night – 35% of which go unsheltered, sleeping under bridges and on benches. The hundreds of thousands experiencing homelessness are at a severe disadvantage when it comes to accessing hygiene products, especially when store supplies are depleted. This coupled with the lack of federally subsidized hygiene supplies creates a huge problem for communities at large.

"A healthy society starts at the base-level; protecting lower-income communities from illness is vital to preventing the spread of disease," explains Stephens. "And as the number of Coronavirus cases continues to climb in the U.S., it is imperative that we take action. This is something that Michael [O'Quinn] strongly believed in – we are proud to honor his legacy by supporting those in need."

Soapbox has long been a supporter of Clean the World Foundation's mission and this latest initiative will mark their 10 millionth bar of soap distributed with the Foundation.

"This has been Soapbox's mission since day one - to provide soap to those in need, whether it's around the corner or across the world. Most people are shocked to hear that millions of people in the US are without this basic necessity," said David Simnick, Soapbox CEO & Co-Founder. "We're deeply humbled to have the opportunity to work with these amazing charitable partners and make a real difference in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus and other contagious diseases."

Combining their efforts with Feeding America, the organizations are able to reach over 200 communities across the continental United States.

Having released statements earlier in the month, both the CDC and WHO have adamantly expressed the importance of proper hand-washing. Clean the World Foundation, Soapbox, and Feeding America are hoping that this will bring about a long-term behavior change and support the growth of healthy communities around the world.

For more information on the Coronavirus, visit https://www.cdc.gov.

About Clean the World Foundation

Clean the World Foundation is an international development and global health nonprofit operating hygiene-focused emergency relief initiatives, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education programs, targeting vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Clean the World Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit sector of Clean the World's social enterprise responsible for all soap and hygiene kit distribution both domestically and globally as part of many of its comprehensive WASH programs. Clean the World Foundation engages volunteers, donors, and other outcome-focused organizations around the world to provide hygiene supplies and education curriculum to support its global health programs. Since 2009, Clean the World Foundation has served over 10 million individuals through its global WASH programs. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Clean the World Foundation may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by visiting https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices. For more information, visit us online: https://www.cleantheworldfoundation.org.

About Soapbox

Soapbox, a line of naturally-derived hair and body care, was founded in 2010 on the mission to empower consumers to change the world through everyday purchases. For every product sold, Soapbox donates a bar of soap to someone in need, with more than nine million bars of soap donated to date. In addition to increasing access to soap to those in need, Soapbox also partners with nonprofits to deliver proper hygiene education around the world. Soapbox is available at major retailers nationwide. Visit https://www.soapboxsoaps.com for more information.

About Feeding America

Feeding America is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization—a powerful and efficient network of 200 food banks across the country. As food insecurity rates hold steady at the highest levels ever, the Feeding America network of food banks has risen to meet the need. Feeding America feeds 40 million people at risk of hunger, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors. For more information, visit https://www.feedingamerica.org



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2020

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with John Fox, President and CEO of merQbiz, to discuss how they are transforming the recycling industry and positively impacting sustainability efforts for recovered paper.

Paper is the most widely recycled material in the world, with a number of uses most people don't realize. merQbiz has created BaleVision, a suite of solutions to help buyers and sellers of recovered paper effectively measure fiber quality and gain actionable insights via customized analytics.

"250 million tons of recovered paper is consumed each year globally," says Fox. "North America uses about 32 million tons per year, and it's also a huge export business, mainly to Asia, which uses just under 20 million tons per year. Up until now, there has been no way of analyzing quality within the industry with no technology, transparency or data driven decisions able to be made. With the introduction of our BaleVision quality measurement and analytics platform, buyers now have real visibility of their true delivered costs."

The BaleVision device can measure the amount of moisture, plastic, ash, chemical and mechanical pulp and provides value for both recycling companies and paper producers. The combination of the technology plus data enables users to make more informed decisions related to their raw material quality, business processes and supply chain relationships, while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint.

What's next for merQbiz?

The company is moving into quality solutions for recyclable plastics, building predictive procurement systems to help suppliers and buyers better manage their business, and developing IoT devices that can expand beyond the recycling industry.

For more information about merQbiz, visit merqbiz.com and tune in to Fox Business Network as sponsored content on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:30pm ET. Please refer to your local TV listings for the exact time in your area.

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland 
Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by a business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and globally on Bloomberg Television. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.



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AIKEN, S.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2020

ELIXSYS Inc. turns fly ash into higher value chemicals and metals

ELIXSYS Inc. has developed an innovative modular chemical process to extract valuable minerals, metals, and rare earth elements from coal combustion waste with zero waste and environmental impact. The company plans to bring these materials to industrial supply chains and has already developed marketing agreements.

ELIXSYS Inc. has successfully concluded batch level testing to separate marketable products and materials from Coal Combustion Products (CCPs) with near zero waste. "We, along with our business partners, believe that ELIXSYS is the only company that has demonstrated an environmentally benign process for consuming all CCPs," says Joe Preston, Elixsys President. The process was repeatedly demonstrated in kilogram level batch runs.

The ELIXSYS Module 2 process leaches coal combustion products, such as fly ash, by separating insoluble silica and solubilizing most of the remaining elements. After solid/liquid separation, the liquid is sequentially precipitated into separate products and metals of interest. This process is highly profitable because it separates the metals into either hydroxides, oxides, or carbonates to take advantage of the local ash characteristics and market prices.

The resulting products include ferric oxide pigment, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and a misch of rare earth elements. "This technology will allow ELIXSYS to provide customers with a reliable long-term domestic source of substantial volumes of chemicals and metals recycled from ash," according to Dan Curry, ELIXSYS Director of Commercial Strategy. ELIXSYS will use a partner to separate the misch concentrate into individual rare earth elements.

Previously, ELIXSYS Inc. had completed its 100-hour pilot-scale validation tests of Module 1.

About ELIXSYS Inc.

Elixsys is developing innovative modular chemical processes to extract valuable minerals, metals, and rare earth elements from coal combustion waste. The modules combine proven and environmentally safe processes with innovative sequencing and trade secret chemical formulas to deliver marketable commodities. Recovered materials are in demand as cement, fertilizer, and herbicide additives and as specialty filler products used in the production of high-quality paper, plastics, rubber and specialty coatings.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2020

Vcare365, an online teledentistry platform, launched a service that provides instant live professional responses to dental consumers. This service is available online from 8 am to 4 pm Standard Pacific Times, Monday to Friday. Now, this service is FREE OF CHARGE. 
The platform allows people to receive dental advice on emergencies, cosmetic concerns, and any other urgent matters immediately in real-time. This platform is HIPAA compliant, available on the web, Offers different types of dental consultations, including second opinions, and advice.

Vcare365, Partnered with CafeX, the leading voice, video, and live interactive streaming platform, enables clinicians to connect with patients and other healthcare providers in real-time, from anywhere in the world.

Telehealth services have expanded to include using the technology to improve and coordinate patient care, according to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration.

"For most people, the term 'telehealth' means an online visit they can schedule with a healthcare provider," said Dr. Ray Besharati, CEO of Vcare365. "When you have a dental emergency, you can't always wait around to see someone in your particular city. So, we have made way for regular people to get advice from a professional dentist at any time using our technology."

In light of the current events in WA state, we are pre-launching our service to all our current and past patients at no charge reserved only for patients in the State of Washington. You can visit our website: http://www.Vcare365.com and present your dental concerns via an online communication portal. We will assess your dental concerns and promptly respond to you via a secured gateway.



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SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2020

Custom Essence Inc. Organizational Changes and Expansion 
In order to address continued growth and support corporate expansion, Custom Essence, Inc. is making some key organizational appointments.

To better service and support existing and new customers, Custom Essence Inc. is making the following changes to its sales, regulatory and evaluation departments:

Sales: 

Vice-President of Sales: Tony Valinotti

We are delighted to announce the addition of Tony Valinotti as Vice-President of Sales. 
Tony joins Custom Essence Inc. after a long and distinguished sales career at both Agilex and Ungerer. In his new role as Vice-President of Sales, Tony will work closely with CSO Jack Corley to identify potential new customers and help in supporting our existing customer base.

Exclusive Sales Representation – Republic of Korea: Daniel Hong

Daniel's company, Resource Of K-Beauty Co. Ltd. (ROK), will serve as Custom Essence, Inc.'s exclusive representative in the Republic of Korea to commercialize our fragrances in that country.

Custom Essence is pleased to announce the addition of two more critical team members: 
Regulatory: Regulatory Affairs Manager: Amisha Patel 
Amisha Patel joins Custom Essence as Regulatory Affairs Manager. She brings over 20 years of experience in global fragrance and compliance issues with Revlon, Givaudan, and IFF. Helping our customers navigate changing Regulatory issues continues to be a competitive advantage for Custom Essence, and Amisha adds needed depth to our team.    

Evaluation: Director of Evaluation: Deborah Janes 
Deborah joins Custom Essence with over 25 years of experience in fragrance development and evaluation with Revlon, IFF and Fragrance Resources. Deborah brings to Custom Essence a passion for developing winning fragrances for global and domestic customers, in the air, personal care, and home care categories.

Additionally, Custom Essence has completed the expansion and remodel of its Quality Control lab and looks forward to expanding its sampling and applications capability in 2020.

Last, we are pleased to announce that as of 3/1/2020, Our plant is IFANCA Halaal Certified.

Custom Essence, Inc. is a custom fragrance manufacturer based in Somerset, NJ. It is unique in that it is the only privately held, mid-sized Fragrance company that is owned and managed by Perfumers, who creates high quality fragrances through an artful balance of creativity and extensive technical knowledge.



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ABINGDON, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) Association is celebrating Global Recycling Day on March 18, 2020. This annual awareness day is organized by the Global Recycling Foundation and is designed to promote the role recycling plays in preserving the earth's primary resources. The event's 2020 theme is "recycling heroes" – a salute to unsung recycling heroes across the globe including people, groups, organizations, and businesses who champion recycling practices and habits.

For SMART, increasing awareness of textile (any fabric made of interlacing fibers) reuses and recycling is of utmost importance on Global Recycling Day. Textile waste has a dramatic global impact; the average US adult discards 81 pounds of clothing each year. Of this, only 15 percent actually gets donated or recycled, with a staggering 85 percent of textile waste directed to landfills.

"SMART's membership of for-profit companies in the textile reuse and recycling industry are 'recycling heroes' worth celebrating this Global Recycling Day because of their combined global environmental impact," says Jackie King, executive director of the association. "What many don't realize is that through the work of our members, nearly 1 billion pounds of textiles are diverted from landfills annually, which saves our environment from tons of harsh chemicals, waste products, wastewater and greenhouse gas emissions."

One member making a significant impact in our community is Green Zone Recycling. The company, founded more than ten years ago by Gage Moretti, operates clothing donation and collection bins in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Through partnerships with churches, businesses, nonprofits, thrift stores and property management companies who host the donation bins, Green Zone has collected more than 34 million pounds of textiles from landfills in the past three years alone.

One SMART member company, Green Zone Recycling, makes a significant environmental impact each year by operating clothing donation bins in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

On a weekly basis, representatives from Green Zone visit each bin, empty its contents and transport the materials back to its warehouses where they are bailed for distribution to companies who purchase, reuse, and recycle the material. Once the material is sold, a portion of the proceeds are returned back to the collecting organizations to support their programs and services.

"We take great pride in the work we do at Green Zone," says Moretti. "Our company, like many other SMART members, works to make a positive environmental difference in our communities. Some may call us 'heroes' because much of our work is truly centered around making the world we live in a better place – in this case it's just one discarded textile at a time!"

SMART advises the public to make a difference by keeping textile recycling top of mind. Household items such as clothes, shoes, belts, curtains, purses and stuffed animals can be recycled as long as they are clean, dry, odor-free, mold-free and have not been contaminated with solvent-type liquids. 



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CLIFTON, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

On March 13, 2020, Glenn Langberg, CEO of Seaman's Beverage and Logistics (SBL), announced that the company would be carbon neutral by 2025. As a rapidly growing logistics and outsourcing provider, SBL has become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of modern logistics operators.

Recently named to the NJBIZ Fast 50 for the third consecutive year, the Entrepreneur 360 list, and the Inc. 500 in 2019, SBL continues to challenge the classic supply chain model. Last year, Seaman's had a shipping accuracy rate of 99.9%. Adept at leveraging and broadening producer relationships, streamlining costs, and growing profitability for its clients throughout the United States, Seaman's is also a market leader in outsourcing services. The company's commitment to green logistics is a natural evolution for its premier logistics, warehousing, back-office, outsourcing, and last mile services in the New Jersey and New York regions.

The carbon-neutral initiative by Seaman's Beverage and Logistics will include the installation of photovoltaic solar panels, a transition to energy-efficient lighting, a complete migration to electric vehicles, and the transformation of the current warehouse to a Net Zero energy building able to supply and sustain its own power over the course of a year.

"We want Seaman's Beverage and Logistics to be a differentiator in its industry, distinguished by a first-class logistics strategy and active membership in the global business community," said Langberg. "SBL is fully committed to adopting environmentally responsible and sustainable practices that will complement its commitment to operational excellence."



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ASHBURN, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) was recently awarded a grant for approximately $300,000 from The Kresge Foundation to lead a landmark project exploring obstacles and opportunities that local governments face in addressing social equity and climate resilience.

Under this grant, IBTS will develop a detailed understanding of the intersection of social equity and climate resilience at the local government level, and use the insights gained to develop resources for helping cities address this intersection.

IBTS is partnering with the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) on this project. A national panel of subject matter experts from the nonprofit, private, and public sector will advise the year-long effort.

Social inequity is deeply linked to climate change impacts, as a disproportionate number of low-income and disadvantaged Americans are affected by and unable to recover from natural disasters. The equitable climate resilience (ECR) field has made great strides to reduce the impact of climate change on these families and communities, but the field still lacks an understanding of local government awareness and action surrounding social equity and climate change.

"We are committed to supporting organizations that can create new strategies for cities to incorporate social equity in their climate-resilience efforts," said Lois DeBacker, Managing Director of the Kresge Foundation's Environment Program. "Climate change disproportionately impacts those with the least means to adapt or respond to it. By providing resources for nonprofit organizations and cities to address equity in planning and recovery, we can help ensure all communities rebound after climate-related disasters."

IBTS will conduct a survey of cities to understand their awareness, perceptions, challenges, actions, and successes with regard to social equity and climate events. The survey will be the first large-scale data collection effort on the intersection of these topics among US cities.

In addition to the survey, IBTS will update its Community Resilience Assessment Framework and Tools (CRAFT) platform to emphasize social equity. This update will enable communities that use CRAFT to better understand and address social equity in their resilience assessment and planning efforts. Once the update is complete, IBTS will conduct CRAFT assessments in three pilot cities. Results from both the survey and CRAFT pilots will be broadly shared with local governments and other stakeholders across the US.

"Based on our 40 years of working with and for local governments around the US, we see a growing need for information and resources to address more extreme events happening more often and affecting our most vulnerable community members," says Ashok Goswami, CEO of IBTS. "This project will help us and our colleagues across the nation to better serve these growing needs."

The advisory panel of national social equity, local government, and climate resilience experts had its inaugural meeting on February 25, 2020. The panel includes: 

Irela Bague, Miami-Dade/Bague Group

Curtis Brown, Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM); Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Jordan Carter, National League of Cities (NLC)

Joyce Coffee, Climate Resilience Consulting

Marcia Conner, National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)

Lois DeBacker, The Kresge Foundation

Dave Fowler, Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)

Rebecca Guerriero, The Kresge Foundation

Patrick Howell, Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS)

Crandall Jones, Municipality of Norristown, PA

Beth Kellar, International City/County Management Association (ICMA)

Nicolette Louissaint, Ph.D, Healthcare Ready

Anna Marandi, National League of Cities (NLC)

Luis Monterrubio, Foundation for Puerto Rico

Andreanecia Morris, HousingNOLA

Cara Pike, Climate Access

Benjamin Preston, RAND Corporation

Rebecca Rehr, EcoAmerica

Monica Sanders, Bill Anderson Fund; Georgetown University; University of Delaware

Laurie Schoeman, Enterprise Community Partners

Susy Torriente, Jacobs Engineering

Feliz Ventura, Hatch Consulting

Kathryn Wright, Urban Sustainability Directors Network

About the Institute for Building Technology and Safety 
IBTS specializes in resilience planning, disaster recovery, energy, building services, and local government services, helping communities meet governance challenges while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of communities.

About the Kresge Foundation 
The Kresge Foundation was founded in 1924 to promote human progress. Today, Kresge fulfills that mission by building and strengthening pathways to opportunity for low-income people in America's cities, seeking to dismantle structural and systemic barriers to equality and justice. Using a full array of grant, loan, and other investment tools, Kresge invests more than $160 million annually to foster economic and social change. For more information visit Kresge.org.

About the National League of Cities (NLC) 
NLC is a resource and advocate for the nation's cities and their leaders, serving as the voice of cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people.

About the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) 
NFBPA is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

CanAm Enterprises ("CanAm") is very proud to announce that a $60 million EB-5 investment that was used by Philly Shipyard to help fund the construction of four ocean-going product tanker vessels was repaid today, representing 120 EB-5 immigrant investors.

Philly Shipyard, formerly Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, is located on approximately 115 acres in Southeast Philadelphia on the site of a former U.S. Naval Shipyard decommissioned in 1994 and converted into a mixed-use industrial park by the City of Philadelphia known as "The Navy Yard." Designed with the specific intent of reducing materials handling operations and based on experience from state-of-the-art shipyards in Europe, Philly Shipyard was constructed in 1998-2000. Philly Shipyard leases the shipyard from the Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation controlled by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia and the Delaware River Port Authority.

CanAm previously funded a $20 million EB-5 investment that helped finance the expansion of the shipyard's assembly and painting capacity, increasing its annual tanker production capacity, and which was repaid in March 2012. The $60 million EB-5 investment that was repaid today, helped finance the construction of four contracted ocean-going tanker vessels, which had an overall project cost of $432 million. The investment generated job creation which far exceeded the requirement of 10 jobs per investor, therefore meeting all EB-5 program requirements.

The project was offered in partnership with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation ("PIDC"), Philadelphia's city-wide economic development corporation, which has 60 years of experience. CanAm has partnered with PIDC in the EB-5 program for the past 16 years.

"I am very proud to announce yet another EB-5 investment repayment of a project in Philadelphia that was offered in partnership with PIDC", commented Tom Rosenfeld, President and CEO of CanAm Enterprises. "We've introduced many EB-5 offerings in partnership with PIDC in Philadelphia over the years and I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with PIDC. Together we've brought more than 18,000 jobs to Philadelphia," Mr. Rosenfeld added.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5 Program) is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The EB-5 Program provides qualified foreign investors with the opportunity to earn a conditional, or temporary, two-year green card in return for investing $900,000 in projects located in high unemployment areas that create at least ten permanent full-time jobs for U.S. workers.

Prospective investors pursuing permanent residency in the United States are invited to read CanAm's EB-5 Program Overview and inquire about the EB-5 Visa options.

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About CanAm Enterprises 
With three decades of experience promoting immigration-linked investments in the United States and Canada, CanAm has a long and established track record. Basing its business on a reputation of credibility and trust, CanAm has financed 60 projects and raised nearly $3 billion in EB-5 investments. More than $1.4 billion in EB-5 capital from over 2,800 families have been repaid by CanAm's 41 projects to date. CanAm exclusively operates seven USCIS-designated regional centers that are located in the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the metropolitan regions of New York & New Jersey, the states of California, Hawaii, Florida, and Texas. 



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NORWALK, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, has announced the winners of its international packaging design competition, the Better with Less – Design Challenge. This year, sustainability and the dual role of packaging played an especially strong role among the participating designs.

First place (prize of 7,000 euros) went to 'Expandable Eco Street Food Ware,' an ecological solution that addresses the growing demand for street food packaging and an alternative to plastic, designed by Christine Gamboa, a Senior Art Director, and Gaudy Danao III, an Associate Creative Director, both from the Philippines. Second place and 2,000 euros went to 'Bruk', a sustainable beverage carton that can be easily recycled with reduced plastic content, designed by Eric Smith from the United States. The third prize, 1,000 euros, went to 'Razor' that replaces standard plastic packaging with a minimalist paper box that covers only the razor heads while leaving the handles uncovered. The design was created by Magdalena Schmitz, Sarah Redlich, Mikayla Just and Alejandro Don Flores, all students in product design at the Münster School of Design.

The first-place winner is a highly adaptable packaging solution that can provide a simple and trendy alternative to plastic and styrofoam containers, typically used to serve fast food. The paperboard container is 10 inches in diameter when laid flat and can be folded in eight different ways ranging from a cone to a plate to accommodate many types of food. Besides saving material, the design minimizes the space occupied by the container during storage as well as in disposal and recycling.

"The winning design is a simple, smart and practical solution offering high variability with minimal material use – reflecting "Better with Less" at its best. It provides a good user experience and is truly ecological and economical. Made of a plastic-free barrier board it is easily recyclable, compostable and biodegradable," says the competition's chairman, and member of the jury, Ilkka Harju, Packaging Services Director at Metsä Board.

"In the winning designs sustainability and circular economy aspects were well considered and innovatively implemented, and the competition between the top three was very tight. There were many inspiring solutions reflecting a shift in consumer trends from plastic towards more sustainable packaging materials. In some designs, the packaging had a dual role, becoming a part of the product when using it, which further strengthens the circularity of packaging," adds Harju.

Metsä Board also offered an additional prize of an internship for one student at its new Excellence Centre in Finland. 'Reload' that allows the storage and sorting of full and empty batteries in the same package won the judges over in the student category. The package was designed by Hamzeh Za'balawi, Franziska Prior, Marcel Diederich and Oliver Ricker. In addition, an honorary mention went to Jasper Chou's Preject FF, a sustainable, glueless container for French fries and ketchup.

About Better With Less - Design Challenge

The international packaging design competition Better with Less – Design Challenge 2019–2020 was organized by Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group. The competition challenged designers to create more environmentally friendly solutions for some of the most frequently used consumer packaging. As many as 146 entrants from 28 countries submitted their ideas. The jury included packaging design influencers from around the world.

Learn more about the winning design and the finalists from the competition website, betterwithless.org

Link to photos

Metsä Board 
http://www.metsaboard.com

Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards including folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners. Our lightweight paperboards are developed to provide better, safer and more sustainable solutions for consumer goods as well as retail-ready and food service applications. We work together with our customers on a global scale to innovate solutions for better consumer experiences with less environmental impact. The pure fresh fibers Metsä Board uses are a renewable resource, traceable to origin in sustainably managed northern forests.

The global sales network of Metsä Board supports customers worldwide, including brand owners, retailers, converters and merchants. In 2018, the company's sales totaled EUR 1.9 billion, and it has approximately 2,400 employees. Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Metsä Group 
http://www.metsagroup.com

Metsä Group is a forerunner in sustainable bioeconomy utilising renewable and sustainably managed northern forests. Metsä Group focuses on wood supply and forest services, pulp, fresh fibre paperboards as well as tissue and greaseproof papers.

Metsä Group's sales totalled EUR 5.7 billion in 2018, and it employs approximately 9,300 people.. Metsäliitto Cooperative is the parent company of Metsä Group and is owned by approximately 103,000 Finnish forest owners.



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SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020

Veale Outdoor Advertising, a Sonoma County based company that specializes in outdoor advertisements, is making the transition to 100% renewable energy.

For many of the County's residents, passing by the electronic billboard in Rohnert Park on Highway 101 is a regular, if not daily, occurrence. Now, the billboard, along with others owned by Veale Outdoor Advertising throughout the County, are powered by locally generated renewable energy from Sonoma Clean Power.

Veale Outdoor Advertising, like many businesses today, has been exploring ways to reduce its environmental impact. Upgrading to EverGreen, the 100% renewable option from Sonoma Clean Power, is one of the most significant steps the company has taken to date.

By choosing EverGreen, nearly all the greenhouse gas emissions associated with Veale Outdoor Advertising's electricity use will be eliminated.

"After over 50 years of service and support from our community, we are honored to give back by lowering our carbon footprint by converting all of our outdoor billboards, both static and electronic, to EverGreen sustainable energy. We are so proud to be part of this new sustainable form of renewable energy," said Tom Jackson, General Manager of Veale Outdoor Advertising.

EverGreen is the first service of its kind available to businesses in California. Sonoma Clean Power is the only energy provider in the State to offer an electricity option that is entirely renewable and local, that runs 24/7.

The majority of 100% renewable services are made from solar and still rely on natural gas or other non-renewables when solar energy is not being generated. EverGreen is different.

By utilizing local solar power from facilities in Willits, Cloverdale, and Petaluma when the sun is out, and geothermal power from The Geysers when the sun is down, homes and businesses who've chosen EverGreen never encourage the burning of fossil fuels.

For businesses interested in investing in renewable energy, EverGreen can also be a cheaper and easier alternative to installing a commercial solar system.

"We are very excited to have a local business like Veale Outdoor Advertising making a visible and meaningful commitment to 100% renewable energy in our community. Their efforts today are helping to lead us toward a healthier future for Sonoma and Mendocino counties," said Erica Torgerson, Director of Customer Service at Sonoma Clean Power.

Businesses that are interested in upgrading to EverGreen can call Sonoma Clean Power at 1 (855) 202-2139 or visit cleanenergyfuture.club.

About Sonoma Clean Power 
Sonoma Clean Power is the public electricity provider for Sonoma and Mendocino counties. SCP's services and programs are practical, affordable, and inclusive, empowering everyone to be part of the transition toward a clean energy future. To learn more, visit sonomacleanpower.org or call 
1 (855) 202-2139.

About Veale Outdoor Advertising 
Veale Outdoor Advertising is a Sonoma County based company specializing in outdoor advertisements. The average individual spends up to 20 hours a week commuting and out of their home, and for 69% of these people, purchasing decisions are made outside of the home. Veale Outdoor Advertising capitalizes on this fact and offers advertisers the advantage of an advertising medium that cannot be ignored by turning a page, closing a pop-up, or changing a channel. With two state of the art digital billboards in Northern California and 18 static billboards, Veale Outdoor Advertising offers customers a way to reach up to seven million consumers each month.



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FRESNO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020

Fresno, California, March 17, 2020 - Jain Irrigation, Inc., the world leader in irrigation technology, announced today it signed an exclusive agreement with Warren Thoma & Associates, LLC. Warren Thoma & Associates will be representing Jain Irrigation landscape products, including the award-winning ETwater controller and new Jain Unity software in 27 states in the Midwest and the Eastern United States. You can view all 27 states here.

Warren Thoma and Associates has serviced the professional Green and Irrigation industries since 1991. They represent only manufacturers who are dedicated to servicing the commercial trade with superior products and customer service. Warren Thoma, the Founder, says, "My team believes in the Jain mission to 'leave this world better than you found it.' We appreciate the quality of JAIN products and look forward to representing the line of products. We especially value the benefits of the Jain Unity software for smart controllers. The ability to look back using real-time ET data and forward using predictive analytics is a game-changer for our territory. We look forward to promoting this software to our customers and helping them conserve water."

"I've known and admired Warren and his team for years. We worked together on the Irrigation Association Board, and I appreciate Warren's work ethic and strategic thinking. I have been looking forward to this opportunity to partner for some time. Their reputation for quality and customer service is excellent. Together we can make a difference in water savings and the landscape industry overall ", said Aric Olson, President of Jain USA.

ABOUT JAIN IRRIGATION

Jain is a fully integrated global food/plant production company recognized by Harvard Business to be one of five global sustainability champions and the G-20 for lifting people out of poverty. Our irrigation manufacturing capabilities include everything from behind the pump to the flush valve at the end of the lateral and everything in between, including drip irrigation. We lead the industry in manufacturing technology, owning both our extrusion and mold manufacturing equipment providers. Jain leads plant science research globally across a variety of food crops and is staffed with some of the world's leading research scientists. With the Gandhi Library, Jain now houses the prominent collection of the world's best plant science knowledge in a single facility. Our agronomic knowledge is integrated from our world-class tissue culture operations through our food processing businesses. We research, educate, advance, manufacture, finance, propagate plants, and purchase produce for processing all to fulfill the Jain mission, "leave this world better than you found it."



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020

Renewvia Energy Corporation and Dream Projects Incubators (DPI) today announced a partnership to develop solar microgrids in Kenya and Nigeria to connect millions of people in areas living without a reliable and affordable source of power. The two companies have formed a special purpose entity to capitalize large portfolios of solar microgrid projects in sub-Saharan Africa, making them well-positioned to efficiently develop thousands of microgrids across the region.

The first 10 projects are partially capitalized with the French Development Bank and The World Bank. Renewvia's subsidiaries in Nigeria and Kenya qualified with the World Bank for a performance-based grant for every new connection made in off-grid Nigerian communities and an investment-based grant for Kenya.

"The Development Finance Institutions played a key role in attracting DPI to partner with Renewvia," said Trey Jarrard, CEO of Renewvia Energy Corporation. "Increasing development velocity equates to exponential increase in value, credibility with key stakeholders, and ultimately, reliable sources of power that enable community empowerment."

DPI is a development/investment firm focused on utility-scale solar, and off-grid and microgrid renewable energy projects, especially where no electricity access is available. "DPI has been evaluating the off grid sub-Saharan opportunity and felt the most efficient path to take a position is through an established operating platform," said Kazuomi Kaneto, Founder and CEO of DPI. "Renewvia presented an immediate scalable solar microgrid development opportunity on a continent where there are many millions of people living without power."



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020

In the midst of this expanding public health crisis, TerraPro Solutions understands the uncertainty that this news has triggered for us and our families. While safety is our first priority, we want to support our renewable energy community in moving forward with their projects. To avoid the potential for significant delays and cost overruns, we highly recommend the following actions: 

Review your pipeline schedule and ensure that contingencies are in place.

Prioritize all federal agency curative work to eliminate delays. Among federal agencies the timeline for review and approval of curable documentation including subordinations has grown from 5 months to 12 months+.

Act now to mitigate all manageable delays to eliminate lender issues. Lenders are taking a cautionary view of exposure for materials delivery and the potential inability of projects to meet critical PPA and tax credit deadlines.

Consider carefully how you negotiate contractual scheduling and timing risk. Overseas deliveries may resume, however, US EPC/construction timelines, already constrained due to tax deadlines and timetables, may now be at risk as quarantines are imposed at state and local levels. This can result in increased costs and scheduling challenges for materials delivered to sites causing schedule safeguards to quickly evaporate.

"Preparation can prevent a crisis," states Kimberlee Centera, CEO, TerraPro Solutions. "Our team is ready to help project developers successfully navigate these challenging times."

About TerraPro Solutions: 
TerraPro Solutions, a leading risk mitigation renewable energy project development consultancy has generated over 10 GWs in Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage. With a total financed value of over $6 billion, it is the top development consultancy in the renewables market. TerraPro Solutions provides high-level expertise in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Comprehensive services range from site feasibility and land acquisition to due diligence for investment and financing, through construction, compliance and post-construction operations.

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. 



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020

Allergy Standards Ltd. is an Enterprise Ireland client company and co-founded the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program with AAFA, the world's largest and oldest patient advocacy organization dedicated to saving and improving lives of people affected by asthma and allergies.

The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program announced today that Trane, a climate innovator advancing the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has committed to collaborating with the Program on research & development and innovations for education on products which improve indoor air quality. This announcement was celebrated in Washington, D.C. with the Ambassador and Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government agency which supports Irish businesses internationally.

The Global Ireland Lunch is attended by more than 300 Irish business leaders and government representatives aimed at fostering relationships and trade between the U.S. and Ireland. 
Allergy Standards, based in Dublin, is led by a team of healthcare entrepreneurs and combats misleading product labelling claims through the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program. Through the Program, Allergy Standards adds value to products scientifically proven to reduce allergen exposure. They also provide meaningful compliance and risk reports for businesses and data insights in an 'allergy-aware' world.

More than 65 million Americans are impacted by asthma and allergies, and symptoms are often exacerbated by avoidable triggers in household products. To address this issue, Allergy Standards Ltd. develops Certification Standards in partnership with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

"We are delighted that Trane's innovation agenda will now also contribute to the Allergy Standards' vision of a world where asthma and allergic exacerbations, caused by avoidable indoor triggers are eradicated," said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards. 
Trane has received asthma & allergy friendly certification for its CleanEffectsTM Whole Home Air Cleaner.

Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA, attending the business lunch today said, "This global partnership between an Irish health technology company, an American patient advocacy organization and socially-conscious manufacturers is a world-class example for finding solutions to address today's challenges with asthma and allergies."

"Trane is honored to attend this event in Washington D.C. alongside Ambassador Mulhall, AAFA and Allergy Standards," said Katherine Shin, Digital Business Leader for Trane Residential HVAC and Supply. "We look forward to expanding our work with the Certification Program and further building out our work to create healthier homes."

About Trane 
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced control. For more information, please visit http://www.trane.com or http://www.tranetechnologies.com.

About the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program 
The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program is a unique, ground-breaking collaboration between Allergy Standards Limited and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The Program tests and certifies products to prove their suitability for people with asthma and allergies. The program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a #healthierhome. CERTIFIED products include air cleaners and filters, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, flooring and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.

About Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish State agency that works with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. Enterprise Ireland partners with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland's international trade, innovation, leadership and competitiveness. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth and regional development, and help create and sustain employment in Ireland.


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CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020

Crowd rising platforms have been able to help many people with financial donations from others who donate various amounts. The total donations can add up to a substantial amount that can make a difference in the lives of those that need it most.

In this time of need, many fundraising platforms are available. Some describe themselves as free. However, when a person clicks to donate, the contribution automatically adds a "15% tip" unless a donor catches it and changes it. A 2.5% credit card processing fee is also added meaning only 82.5% goes to what people are donating too. Typically, with a 45 to 75 day distribution time before a check is sent.

One particular platform, Donate2it, normally has a flat fee of 5% which is used to pay web services, insurance, licensing. Donate2it pays no dividends nor salaries. Stripe charges 2.2% for processing online transactions. There are no fees for a check contribution.

During this time, for the next few months, or as long as needed, Donate2it is dropping fees from 5% to 2.5%. With the 2.2% Stripe fee, that means that 95.3% of the money contributed will go to the cause or need.

Donate2it normally turns around the disbursement once the contribution has cleared. Usually in about 3 days.

Anyone can sign up for any type of fundraiser – private or nonprofit. Current fundraisers are all for nonprofits with a match provided from the MatchingFund.org. A nonprofit can apply to receive a matching grant by signing into Donate2it and requesting a match. There is a list of very successful campaigns. Overall, since inception Donate2it with the MatchingFund has raised about $475,000. Many campaigns had a provided match. Up to $130,000 in total match has been provided so far.

The MatchingFund.org is a 501(c)(3) Charitable organization. Tax deductible donations can be made directly too TheMatchingFund.org. These donations give the board of directors the flexibility to provide Matching Funds to worthy charities and causes that might not otherwise have funds for matching donations. Donations made to individuals and other certain causes may not be tax deductible as defined by the IRS.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020

Hollywood's Laurence Fishburne (Contagion, John Wick 2/3) is the host of the informative show "Behind The Scenes". The television program tackles a wide array of subjects that affect people living around the world today. A new episode will interview industry professionals about creating safe working environments for the agriculture industry.

Farmers play a crucial role in society by helping to provide the majority of the food consumed daily. While the job of agricultural workers is essential, the occupation comes with its own set of difficulties. Agriculture workers are exposed to numerous safety hazards while working. Some of these include risks relating to silos and grain bins, chemicals, heat, musculoskeletal injuries, noise, animal acquired infections, and more.

A big part of maintaining a safe working environment requires staying up to date on working procedures. One of the biggest recommendations for a safe working environment in agriculture is always to wear protective equipment. Noise from tractors, chainsaws, and grain dryers can cause permanent ear loss if workers do not wear earmuffs or earplugs. Chemicals and grain bins can cause respiratory problems, which is why experts recommend a respirator for optimal protection.

Society as a whole depends significantly on the agriculture industry, and the safety of these farmers is so important. The upcoming episode of "Behind The Scenes" will feature experts within the field to discuss these matters, and to further discuss the safety precautions to create a safe working environment for people working in the agriculture industry.

The educational program "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is given a careful review before broadcast. The show has accepted several accolades for its endeavors.



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LANCASTER, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

The Toyota brand has been on the frontlines of developing alternative fuel vehicles for decades, most notably with the Prius hybrid model first produced in the late 1990s. Since then, the Toyota company has expanded the Prius nameplate to multiple model variations, offered hybrid versions of all of their sedan models (Corolla, Camry and Avalon) and many of their SUV models (RAV4 and Highlander), are now set to release their first PHEV model with the Toyota RAV4 Prime later this year and are one of the only vehicle companies to offer a fuel cell electric vehicle with the Toyota Mirai.

The Toyota of Lancaster dealership offers a variety of Toyota alternative fuel vehicles to drivers in Los Angeles County. Hybrid and electric vehicles in the Toyota of Lancaster inventory include the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid compact sedan, the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid midsize sedan, the 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid full-size sedan, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compact SUV, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid midsize SUV, the 2020 Toyota Prius liftback and the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime liftback.

Every new Toyota alternative fuel vehicle at Toyota of Lancaster comes with an Enhanced Hybrid Battery Warranty. This warranty covers 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever is met first). Additional information on hybrid and electric vehicle warranties can be found by browsing through the Toyota of Lancaster alternative fuel vehicle inventory.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

PR & Retail Strategy Firm ChicExecs is giving back in a meaningful way by partnering with an organization that's building bridges between Mother Nature and underserved populations. Non-profit Plant With Purpose is on a mission to change the world twofold through environmental efforts and combating rural poverty.

Its global initiative begins with reforestation to not only heal fragile ecosystems but create nutrient-rich soil and prevent erosion for farming. As a Purpose Partner, ChicExecs donated 2019 profit earnings to fund an entire forest which will help the organization advance to the second part of its model: sustainable agriculture. Plant With Purpose describes this phase as the "marriage of environmental restoration and economic development."

Farming families receive education to become good stewards of the environment and create prosperous crops to feed their communities. Increasing economic empowerment, other learning opportunities include financial and business training. The charitable group also provides communities with spiritual engagement working with local churches and ministries. 
ChicExecs co-founder/co-president Nikki Carlson explains how supporting this worthy cause contains mutual positives for the company by creating a charitable work culture. Taking initiative to do good in the world boosts employee happiness and a company's reputation. 
"Giving back isn't just the right thing to do; it has tremendous benefits for your business," she said.

Another expert tip she shares when it comes to creating a give back work culture is to rally around a cause your employees are passionate about. In some cases, this might mean supporting more than one philanthropy, which ChicExecs takes pride in doing.

In addition to planting trees through Plant With Purpose, team members participated in sorting children's items for a local toy drive last December. Lending further assistance to charitable organizations, ChicExecs provides pro-bono services to the Hatian non-profit Grangou, which provides safety and shelter to abandoned and at-risk youth in Port au Prince.

About ChicExecs: Based in San Marcos, California, ChicExecs Marketing Agency was born out of a culmination of years of experience through founders Nikki Carlson and Kailynn Bowling, including backgrounds in marketing, PR, business management, retail and sales. ChicExecs offers what most traditional marketing agencies do not by creating a multichannel marketing plan that includes adding social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing ad campaigns, and retail strategy to the overall PR efforts. For more information, call (760) 429-6702 or visit https://www.chicexecs.com/.

About Plant With Purpose: Plant With Purpose is the global non-profit equipping farming communities with education in sustainable agriculture and business programs to help them thrive. In addition to providing economic empowerment, the organization takes an integrated approach to cultivating the land by reversing environmental degradation through reforestation. Plant With Purpose also provides spiritual outreach through faith-based activities and partnerships.



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ELMA, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

The roller coaster weather we've been experiencing will soon coast into spring. Until temperatures in the north warm-up long enough to tend to our yards and gardens, let's focus on indoor spring cleaning. A clean home is a healthy home!

Made in America Store proudly features 100% American Made Products -- smarter choices when it comes to housecleaning. When the U.S. imports cleaning products from overseas on huge container ships, it damages air and water resources. Buying domestically-produced items reduces our carbon footprint. Here's a quick reference for "must haves" for your indoor cleaning routines and projects:

Milsek Products: 

Furniture Polish with Orange Oil

Furniture Polish with Lemon Oil

Leather & Vinyl Cleaner & Conditioner

Stainless Steel Cleaner

Whink Products:

RustGuard Toilet Bowl Cleaner

RustGuard Rust Stain Remover

Wash Away Laundry Stain Remover

Carpet Stain Remover

Counter Top Cleaner

Cook Top Cleaner

Coffee Maker Cleaner

Instant Spot Remover

Liquid Drain Buildup Remover

Hair Clog Buster

Kanberra Air Fresheners for moldy places or mildew smells, plus hand soap, wipes & sprays. Libman brooms, mops & scrub brushes and related, quality items.

We proudly carry a brand new product by disabled veterans – Johnny Jolter. What's Johnny Jolter? It is an environmentally safe and efficient way to clear toilet clogs without using chemicals. It uses water only to dislodge a toilet clog, saving lots of money calling a plumber (if you can find one)!

NOTE: Not all products are available on-line.

Established in 2010, the Made In America Store is the nation's only 100% U.S.A. made department store. With more than 9,000 products from 500+ manufacturers, the Made In America Store is dedicated to creating and saving jobs in the United States of America by increasing U.S. manufacturing for our children's future.



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TULSA, OKLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

W Energy Software, the emerging leader in upstream and midstream oil & gas ERP solutions, today announces the launch of WE Partner, a new partner program that augments its ERP solutions with service and technology offerings from leading providers. Through these strategic partnerships, W Energy Software brings exciting new capabilities to existing customers while positioning itself to capture additional market share from oil & gas companies looking to switch from legacy solutions to modern ERP software that drives costs down, improves operational efficiency, and increases business agility. WE Partner creates an ecosystem of companies who offer value-added implementation services, provide outsourced business process management using W Energy Software, and complement its cloud-based software platform with third party technologies.

"Our new partner initiative builds on the tremendous uptake W Energy software has experienced across the energy sector and accelerates it with bold new partnerships that bring even higher levels of product innovation and service excellence to our customers while offering unmatched choice through a connected, modern, and vibrant ecosystem of providers," said Pete Waldroop, CEO of W Energy Software. "the current economic outlook brings into sharp focus the need for energy companies to drive business performance higher with a lean and agile workforce, and only by working together will we overcome today's unprecedented challenges and navigate future complexities," he commented. Waldroop added, "WE Partner is a strategic component to our strategy of making the industry-wide transition from legacy solutions to our cloud-based platform happen faster at such a pivotal time for energy companies where cost-efficiency and maximizing cash flow are so critical."

WE Partner is comprised of three value-adding partnership levels: 

Implementation Partners – Trained and certified on the latest W Energy Software ERP solutions, implementation partners augment W Energy Software's customer projects with strategic advisory, business transformation, information technology services, and functional team support.

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Partners – W Energy Software's BPO partners leverage the software provider's cost-effective, cloud-based ERP solutions to run core business processes for their upstream and midstream clients, providing fully managed services to get startups and smaller oil & gas companies up and running faster while driving medium and larger customers to new levels of operational efficiency.

Technology Partners – W Energy Software's strategic technology partnerships extend the company's ERP platform with complimentary solutions and business workflows, providing customers with enhanced capabilities to further empower their workforce and accelerate performance while fully integrating these technologies to deliver the exceptional customer experience that W Energy Software is known for.

Current partners include: Capitalize, Capco, EAG Services, Stonebridge Consulting, Magnum Forge, and Thought Trace. W Energy Software's partner program is attracting unprecedented interest from service and technology providers. Additional partnerships are expected to be announced soon.

"We are launching WE Partner with a critical mass of support right out of the gate from a lineup of exceptional partners, giving W Energy Software's partner program the impetus to attract even more service and technology providers as the market consolidates around our best-in-class software platform," said Mark Hill, CRO at W Energy Software. "The tide has turned for the competition and now W Energy Software, backed by the industry's foremost partner ecosystem, will unleash a new wave of operational and cost innovation across the energy industry," he said. Hill concluded, "forging strong partnerships across the energy value chain is critically important today and by bolstering upstream and midstream customers with an integrated network of providers we are able to meet our common challenges head on, together."

For more information about W Energy Software's partner program, please visit the WE Partner page at: http://wenergysoftware.com/power-of-partnership/

About W Energy Software 
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, W Energy Software (formerly Waterfield Energy) offers the oil & gas industry's only unified ERP solution built for the cloud that is relied on by more than 100 upstream and midstream companies to accelerate business performance, improve operational efficiency, and drive costs down. W Energy Software combines precision-built software in one extendable cloud-based workspace with an intimate understanding of the oil & gas business to deliver solutions that offer flexibility, affordability, and continuous upgrades. Unlike other ERP software that loosely ties together a mix of legacy solutions and fragmented technologies, W Energy Software designed a unified upstream and midstream ERP platform to seamlessly track oil, gas, and NGL from the wellhead through transportation and marketing, eliminating data silos as well as the burden and costs of maintaining multiple systems. With W Energy Software, oil & gas companies stay lean and agile with the tools they need to adapt to market changes and meet evolving customer needs head on, all while gaining the confidence that their business is running on the latest technology. 



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HOLMDEL, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 20, 2020

Suntuity Solar (https://suntuitysolar.com), the residential solar division of the Suntuity Group of companies with its US headquarters in New Jersey, recently launched a new initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that offers services and support to organizations affected and present in the local communities across New Jersey, Maryland and Florida. "The Suntuity Pledge" (https://suntuitygroup.com/suntuity-cares/) offers fleet, logistics and call center services to support community organizations that need it most, whether it be meal delivery for children to groceries, medical kits or other logistics support during this time of uncertainty.

"Our mantra has always been People, Planet, Profit," said Dan Javan, CEO of the Suntuity Group of companies. "We are here to help the communities we service in any way we can. Offering our resources during a time of need is who we are both as individuals and as an organization. The COVID-19 event has the ability to bring out the best in people and we need to come together as one big community to come out of this event with the level of seriousness it deserves. This is a call to action to all organizations to be selfless and be part of a movement that is bigger than themselves across the nation."

While the company has currently allocated its support to certain counties throughout New Jersey, Maryland, and Florida based on its proximity to the most affected areas, Suntuity Solar is also offering subsidized solar electric and storage payments to all qualified customers in every state they service. This also applies to Suntuity's "Solar Storage Program" which was launched to enable qualified customers to have energy autonomy using battery storage technologies. These programs are meant to provide homeowners with additional financial support and peace of mind from the time their site assessments are completed until the commencement of their system installations. In most cases, new customers can sign up from the comfort of their homes without having to have a Suntuity representative physically visit them.

Homeowners that are interested in lowering their monthly utility bills and receive subsidized energy and storage payments are encouraged to qualify over the phone after filling out a brief questionnaire online at the following link: https://www.suntuitysolar.com/wecare/.

For organizations that are in need of support through The Suntuity Pledge, details can be found online at the following link: https://suntuitygroup.com/suntuity-cares/.

About Suntuity Solar 
Suntuity Solar (https://suntuitysolar.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suntuity and brings clean, affordable residential solar power to homeowners across the US. Suntuity, founded in 2008, is part of the Suntuity Group of companies that develops, finances, builds, owns and operates residential, commercial, and utility-scale renewable energy solutions around the world. The company is strategically positioned with industry-leading financing and technology that streamlines renewable energy as a viable energy alternative for several mainstream power options. With innovative financing solutions, in-depth technical expertise and a global presence, Suntuity consistently delivers best-in-class products, services and solutions. The Suntuity Group of companies cover multiple verticals in the renewable energy and technology space including financing, manufacturing, sourcing, EPCM, electrical and UAV drone services. For more information on the Suntuity Group, please visit https://suntuitygroup.com.

This press release was published by Suntuity Solar, a Suntuity company.

Disclaimer: 
The information in this release has been included in good faith and is for general purposes only. It should not be relied upon for any specific purpose and no representation or warranty is given as regards to its accuracy or completeness. No information in this press release shall constitute an invitation to invest in neither Suntuity Solar nor any of its affiliates. Neither Suntuity, nor Suntuity Solar nor their affiliates' officers, employees or agents shall be liable for any loss, damage or expense arising out of any action taken on the basis of this press release, including, without limitation, any loss of profit, indirect, incidental or consequential loss. All Trademarks are the property of their individual owners.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 20, 2020

In response to the spread of COVID-19 and the corresponding increase in quarantine measures that are being enacted on a state and local basis, the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) issued guidance to their members to assist them in determining which types of tree care work should be considered "essential." TCIA and ISA also encourage governments at all levels to provide clear directives that ensure tree care companies and arborists can continue to provide vital services in this time of national emergency.

"As the COVID-19 situation develops, TCIA is making a concerted effort to ensure tree care companies can continue to provide essential services to communities across the country, including work that ensures our roads and powerlines are clear so that health care providers, food suppliers, and others can continue to provide essential services for addressing the COVID-19 outbreak," said David White, President and CEO of TCIA in Manchester, NH.

"Our goal is to equip arborists with knowledge they need to safely and responsibly navigate the dangers of the COVID-19 crisis while they continue to rapidly respond to the ongoing hazards that downed and damaged trees and invasive species pose to individuals, homes, businesses, and critical services," said Caitlyn Pollihan, Executive Director of ISA in Atlanta, GA.

"Based on input from TCIA and ISA members, we have determined three broad areas of the tree care industry as essential during this national emergency," said Pollihan and White in a joint statement, "Those are the protection of infrastructure, maintaining the public safety of our communities, and protection against the spread of invasive and/or injurious pests."

The joint guidance recommends that each tree care company review its existing scheduled and planned work backlogs to identify specific work activities that are directly related to a client or public safety generally as those should be deemed as essential business activity. Furthermore, the guidance provides a non-exhaustive list of work items, provided by members from both associations, such as utility line clearance, hazardous tree removal, and removal of fire damage or fuel trees in a fire hazard area that members have identified as "essential activities."

ABOUT ISA         
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., U.S., is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to promoting the importance of arboriculture and educating the public about the significance of trees and the value of their proper care. As part of ISA's advancing the arboriculture profession, it offers the only internationally‐recognized certification program in the industry, including ISA Certified Arborist . For more information about ISA and Certified Arborists, visit http://www.isa-arbor.com.

About TCIA 
TCIA is a trade association of 2,300 private tree care firms and affiliated companies with members in all 50 states. Our members provide tree care services to residences, businesses, and municipalities across the country. TCIA's mission is to advance tree care businesses, which we accomplish through education, credentialing, safety training, and advocacy.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) MARCH 20, 2020

Inc. magazine revealed this month that Good Faith Energy is No. 10 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Texas list; the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Texas-based private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within Texas economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

"Since 2014, Good Faith Energy has focused on smart growth- growth that takes into account diversification, culture, and sustainability. We're grateful for being recognized for this growth, and we're even more grateful for having done so with the upmost priority placed on integrity."

The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in Texas. Between 2016 and 2018, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 294 percent and, in 2018 alone, they employed 36,000 people and added $11 billion to the Texas economy. Companies based in the largest metro areas—Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio—brought in the highest revenue overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Series: Texas, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000-series-texas-2020 starting March 13, 2020.

"The companies on this list demonstrate just how much the small-business sector impacts Texas's economy," says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. "Across every single industry, these businesses have posted revenue and growth rates that are beyond impressive, further proving the tenacity of their founders and CEOs."

"At Good Faith Energy, we believe in the importance of educating our customers and providing them with the necessary tools to allow them to fully manage their energy consumption, production, and storage. Our energy management solutions focus on a holistic approach to reduce building consumption, meet that consumption with on-site renewable energy, and store that on-site renewable energy for times where savings can be maximized, or the grid is facing reliability challenges," Mohammed Abdalla, Founder and CEO of Good Faith Energy.

CONTACT: Mohammed Abdalla, Mo@goodfaithenergy.com / 469-209-5910

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regional Series

Methodology The 2020 Inc. 5000 Regional Series is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 20, 2020

A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Green Leaf Laboratory in Portland, Oregon for cannabis testing. Green Leaf Laboratory is the not only A2LA's first accredited cannabis laboratory in the state of Oregon, but also the first to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

"Green Leaf Lab has been a leader in the cannabis industry since 2011," said Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab. "Receiving our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, in addition to required State accreditation, affirms our commitment to quality science and leadership in this industry. Working with A2LA and being recognized as the first A2LA accredited laboratory in Oregon has been a great experience. We appreciated the thoroughness in their accreditation process and their commitment to excellence. It confirmed our confidence in choosing A2LA, as well as our own internal quality control process. We look forward to a successful future with A2LA and continuing our commitment to leadership and excellence in the industry."

"We congratulate Green Leaf Laboratories on becoming the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in the state of Oregon," said Anna Williams, Accreditation Supervisor at A2LA. "A2LA is excited to see testing laboratories think outside of the box and elect to use our services in states not mandating them. This highlights the ever-growing presence and validity of both ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA in the cannabis industry in the United States. We look forward to our continued relationship with Green Leaf Laboratory in serving their accreditation needs."

Achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by A2LA is the pinnacle in third-party laboratory accreditation, as it confirms that laboratories have management, quality, and technical systems in place to ensure accurate and reliable analyses, as well as proper administrative processes to ensure that all aspects related to the sample, the analysis, and the reporting are standardized, measured, and monitored.

About A2LA 
A2LA is a non-profit, non-governmental, third-party accreditation body, offering internationally-recognized accreditation services and training to testing and calibration laboratories, sole-sampling organizations, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, reference material producers, and product certifiers.

About Green Leaf Laboratory 
Green Leaf Lab is a leader in cannabis and hemp testing. With licensed and accredited laboratories in both California and Oregon, Green Leaf Lab has nearly 10 years' experience in the industry. We provide potency analysis, contaminant testing, terpene profiles, and food safety testing, as well as product development services. Our industry experience provides us with familiarity and an understanding of the complexity in cannabis and hemp testing. Green Leaf Lab's expertise has allowed us to assist our clients in creating and supplying safe cannabis and hemp products.




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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (PRWEB) MARCH 21, 2020

Advanta Seeds, the UPL seed company, puts its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into action. The company promotes sustainable agriculture and focuses on delivering high-quality seeds and new technologies to support food production while facing climate change and fast population growth.

"Hunger is a daily reality for almost one billion people. The global population expects to grow by a further two billion people, precisely in those geographies where there is already food shortage as the UN reports. Advanta Seeds is focusing on farmers who need the most support to grow more nutritional food. This focus is on countries where a majority are smallholder farmers. Supporting smallholders with quality seeds is crucial for global food security," shared Bhupen, Global CEO of Advanta Seeds.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 ranked Advanta Seeds as No. 4 in South and Southeast Asia and No. 5 in the world for contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals by providing access to quality seeds and enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity. This inspired the company to embed sustainability into Advanta's DNA and to empower its employees to drive meaningful contributions to sustainability.

Advanta Seeds' parent company UPL supports sustainability and is very active in contributing to the UN SDGs as well as a signatory of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. UPL addresses the global challenges of food security, climate change and environmental degradation with a proactive and long-term sustainability strategy. Advanta Seeds contributes to the UPL sustainable strategy with a clear focus on farmers' prosperity and food security.

"Almost 80% of food in Asia, Africa, and South America is grown by smallholder farmers. We understand their challenges and their struggle with resources and a lack of knowledge to be productive. Making quality seeds and new technologies available to smallholder farmers is our mission. We understand that smallholder farmers need to increase their production, secure food for their families and provide for the communities," stated Benjamin Marolda, Global Strategic Marketing & Sales Excellence Manager for Advanta Seeds.

Responding to smallholder farmers' needs and developing climate-smart and nutritional crops are high on Advanta's sustainability agenda. To demonstrate Advanta Seeds' responsiveness to farmers' needs, the company partnered with Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to address pressing issues for tropical corn growers.

Corn growers in tropical geographies of South America, Asia, and Africa have struggled with emerging warm pests as a result of changing biodiversity. Advanta Seeds actively responded and partnered with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to disseminate a guide on emerging pests.

Expert presentations from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to farmers supported a publication arranged by Advanta Seeds across Colombia and Bolivia. This allowed farmers to monitor and prepare to manage pests and insects to prevent crop infestation. Advanta Seeds aims to distribute the guide in all tropical geographies.

"Agricultural research should focus more on providing practical tools that make it easier for farmers to face phytosanitary problems impacting their yields. The collaboration with Advanta Seeds for sharing essential agricultural research results is important in helping farmers cultivate healthy crops. For the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, it is important to make available agronomy research to farmers,"shared Jairo Rodriguez CH., Research Associate, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.

Advanta Seeds realizes that a focus on smallholder farmers, and continued support to their contributions to food security, as well as taking actions to contribute to the UN SDGs through collaborative and innovative solutions is an excellent opportunity for growth.

Advanta Seeds 
Advanta Seeds is a global seed company committed to sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing farmer prosperity with high quality, hybrid seeds. As part of UPL Group, Advanta Seeds aims to delivers the quality seeds best suited for the region with excellent agronomic practices and crop protection solutions through UPL. Advanta Seeds operates in over seventy countries with our partner brands Alta Seeds and Pacific Seeds. Advanta holds a leadership position in tropical and sub-tropical geographies. Worldwide, we offer growers hybrid seeds in tropical and temperate corn, grain and forage sorghum, sunflower, canola, rice, and a variety vegetable.



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CANCÚN AND QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO (PRWEB) MARCH 21, 2020

The Dolphin Company, the largest Dolphin family in the world and the largest Park Operator in Latin America, proudly shared that during the past annual meeting held by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), Dolphin Discovery Vallarta-Nayarit, Dolphin Cove Caymanand Dolphin Connection, were recertified by this international association.

Alliance represents the parks dedicated to preserving marine life, aquariums, zoos, research centers, and professional organizations worldwide. Its main objective is to set the highest standards on marine mammals care, through education, science research and support to each other among their members.

"There is no doubt that our marine mammals care and welfare is the top priority. At Dolphin Discovery we not only offer interactive and educational programs to guests visiting us, but we also work hard to improve the quality life of our species, by creating environments that exceed the highest standards demanded by international associations", commented Dr. Roberto Sánchez, Director of Veterinary Care of The Dolphin Company.

Dolphin Connection in Florida, USA, was certified for the first time in 2003, with this one, it has now completed 17 certifications in a row. On the other hand, Dolphin Discovery Vallarta-Nayarit received its 11th certification, receiving the first one back in 2009. Dolphin Cove Cayman has been certified since 2014, obtaining its 7th certification now in 2020.

It is worth to mention that Alliance certification comprises a very strict accreditation program, compelling its members to reach and maintain the standards and guidelines to ensure the marine mammals care. This is a thorough process as it observes relevant aspects such as their feeding, care, nursing, medical records, the training and interaction programs, among others.

The Dolphin Company: 
For 25 years, The Dolphin Company has contributed to the research and preservation of marine mammals, creating both love and respect bonds through the best experiences of interaction with these species. Millions of people had visited the 31 parks and habitats that are currently part of The Dolphin Company in Mexico, the Caribbean, the United States of America, Argentina and Italy.



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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020

The community in drought stricken Serdo was devastated to learn the water from their newly bored well was so heavily contaminated with fluoride and salt that it had to be sealed. All hope of the end of a persistent struggle to find safe water was gone.

Until, that is, USAID, CARE Ethiopia, Puretec Israel and DuPont Water Solutions joined forces to build a solution that would sustain the community for decades. Sixteen reverse osmosis (RO) elements were donated by DuPont to provide clean, cool water to some 2,000 citizens.

Commissioned in October 2019, the Serdo water scheme is now providing 5,000 liters per hour of safe water, stopping the need for lengthy walks to fetch it or truck delivery into the town. The solution is being kept sustainable through the technical training of regional water managers and community-based operators and technicians.

President of the Afar regional state, His Excellency Awol Arba stated, "This project will enable the community to focus on other aspects of life," in the inauguration in October 2019, in which he and U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor, turned on the tap. The Ambassador underlined the importance of the project to "...alleviate a serious situation where this community simply did not have access to reliable and safe drinking water."

Serdo again has hope, with water shortages no longer distracting from other aspects of life. With hope comes opportunity and prosperity. The project serves as a role model for reviving hope across the state of Arfa which has approximately 40 other capped boreholes that were drilled only to be found similarly unfit for direct use.

About DuPont Safety & Construction

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

About DuPont

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



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BIELEFELD, GERMANY (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020

"Global climate talks lurched to an end here Sunday with finger-pointing, accusations of failure and fresh doubts about the world's collective resolve to slow the warming of the planet — at a moment when scientists say time is running out for people to avert steadily worsening climate disasters." This is according to a news article posted by washingtonpost.com about the 2019 U.N. Climate Change Conference held in Madrid, Spain.

In "Facing the Environmental Crisis: Consequences for Scientific and Religious Communities" (published by Xlibris in November 2015), Hilmar Lorenz argues how societal communities bearing a particular responsibility for the environmental crisis, draw consequences from it by acting their ways where governments do not act. He considers these as the scientific communities since they have produced theories that are beyond their technologically successful industrial applications and have shown side effects endangering all life on earth. Then there are also the religious communities because of the declarations of their leaders who, according to Lorenz, merely talk about preserving God's creation from human destruction but do not act accordingly besides going green in their own properties.

"There is a growing unrest in Western countries in particular, because more and more people doubt that the development of this scientific technological world furthermore brings serious progress for them. Consequently, more and more of them fall for populist politicians who know to say what they want to hear without having any solutions to the crisis. Instead, they deny its existence and restrict themselves to blame those for undermining their livelihood who try to face the crisis," Lorenz says. "It is by addressing the problem of facing the environmental crisis that this book may appeal to those who try to understand what is going on today and to take a stand in this."

"Facing the Environmental Crisis: Consequences for Scientific and Religious Communities" aims for readers to get an overview of the growing environmental crisis happening today despite its complexity and how the entire scientific and religious communities must face the environmental crisis and draw consequences from it for the role that their members should play so that others may follow their examples. For more details about the book, please visit https://www.xlibris.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/727356-facing-the-environmental-crisis.

"Facing the Environmental Crisis: Consequences for Scientific and Religious Communities" 
By Hilmar Lorenz 
E-Book | 170 pages | ISBN 9781514416235 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Hilmar Lorenz was born in Germany in 1940 during the Second World War. In 1960, he got his baccalaureate from a Humboldian so called "Humanistic Gymnasium" (a secondary school). He studied Protestant Theology in Hamburg. His career as a Lutheran parish pastor ended in 1981 when his first wife together with his, then, 13 years old son moved out of the parsonage in which they lived. After his sabbatical in which he had studied Gestalt psychotherapy in Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California, he reconciled with his first wife. In 1984, he became a prison chaplain and civil servant of North-Rhine Westphalia State in Germany. Unfortunately, the reconciliation did not last. He divorced and, in 1989, married a second time. Since then, he lived close to Ottawa, Canada, for about 25 years with his second wife until her death in 2018, which caused him to return to Germany. He is now writing a book titled "Kant's distinction between theoretical and practical cognitions. Methodological consequences."

Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles. 



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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020

Automotives on the road are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases, but what is the impact of cars off the road when they have reached the end of their life? When looking to get rid of a junk car, sellers may not consider the impact auto recycling has on the environment and how selling to an auto recycler instead of a junkyard may impact climate change.

Cars are primarily made up of metal, which can be removed from the car and easily sold. But much of the car is made of other materials, which require more skill to properly recycle.

Research from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering in Malaysia has found that "the composition of a typical vehicle has changed substantially in recent years. For example, ferrous metal [metal containing iron] content has decreased significantly but more plastic materials are incorporated because they are lighter and more fuel efficient. Passenger vehicles are an outstanding example of complex multi component consumer products. The average vehicle is assembled from about 10000 parts of which there are a large number of different materials."

These materials, including plastics, glass, tires, and batteries can all leach into the ground if left to decompose in a junkyard. By recycling the metal, automakers can create new vehicles from recycled metal rather than mining for new material. Plastics can be melted down and reshaped, and batteries can be taken apart so that the lead can be reused.

Overall, 25 million tons of material are recycled from junk cars every year, and just in North America, auto recycling saves 85 million barrels of oil. Auto recyclers safely dispose of hazardous liquids equal to the amount of 8 oil spill disasters. Batteries, which often contain hazardous materials such as lead, can be taken apart so that those materials can be reused or safely disposed of. This keeps toxins out of the ground.

These numbers are staggering when you see how much can come out of that junker sitting in your backyard. Rather than letting an old vehicle rust away in a junkyard or garage, it is better for the environment (and your wallet) to sell it to a certified auto recycler. At Rusty's Auto Salvage, we work with local salvage yards to ensure that as much of the car is recycled and reused as possible.

However, the Environmental Protection Agency states that the national recycling rate is only 34.5%, and we can assume that percentage translates to the number of cars that are recycled each year. But with 14 million cars reaching their end-of-life each year, that number should be much higher.

The bulk of a car is made up of steel, which is an infinitely recyclable material. It does not lose any of its characteristics during the recycling process, and as such can then be used to make new cars. In North America, enough steel is recycled each year to produce 13 million new vehicles! Imagine how many resources it would take to mine all that metal if no one recycled their cars.

Beyond just recycling the vehicle to make into other goods, recycling cars can mitigate other environmental catastrophes. Toxic fluids, such as mercury and lead, can leach into the ground at landfills and contaminate groundwater. This can kill off local wildlife near the landfill as the area becomes uninhabitable. Fires are commonplace at landfills, as methane gas builds up over time. By removing cars from the landfills, and coincidentally removing many flammable liquids from the landfills, the risk of fires lower.

Overall, there are innumerable benefits to recycling automotives. So rather than letting a junker sit in the garage or sending it off to the nearest landfill, it is worth the time to look into local auto recyclers to find the best place to send a car at the end of its life.



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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020

Monster Tree Service, the nation's first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding in Kentucky. 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 Charlie Caravello has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service Territory in East Louisville, Kentucky, covering Greater Louisville, St. Matthews, Middletown, Prospect and surrounding areas. Caravello has been busy attending local home shows and partnering with new clients in his community.

Caravello is an experienced franchise owner who found success owning a mobile window-cleaning service franchise. He also has experience as a franchise consultant and is an expert at evaluating franchise opportunities from every angle to help other entrepreneurs choose the right business to meet their needs.

"During my time as a franchise consultant I was exposed to hundreds of franchises," said Caravello. "I fell in love with the Monster Tree Service brand because it's scalable, provides opportunities for residual revenue streams and really has a positive impact on the environment and my community."

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

"Charlie a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service brand," says Skolnick. "His deep understanding of business, incredible work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit make him a great addition to 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.

"Traditional tree services focus on taking down trees, removal and pruning," said Caravello. "Monster Tree Service does that and so much more. We are a full-service tree care company with an incredible plant health care program. We would rather help the property owner save a tree than take it down. As part of our wide array of services, we can provide preventative maintenance, including tree trimming, tree and plant health care, storm damage clean-up and more."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $382,636 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for its collaborative GEOPATHS-EXTRA program. GEOPATHS will build pathways to careers in the geosciences through research experiences and internships that demonstrate the value of geosciences to society. Students will study local environmental problems and develop solutions that have the potential to contribute to global environmental challenges.

A team of SIUE researchers is leading the program, with collaborators from student co-curricular organizations and academic advisors. Sharon Locke, PhD, director of the SIUE STEM Center and associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, is principal investigator (PI). Co-PIs include: 

Alan Black, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Geography

Ben Greenfield, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences

Shunfu Hu, PhD, professor in the Department of Geography

Adriana Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Geography

The SIUE GEOPATHS project aims to raise awareness of geoscience careers among students who are from groups underrepresented in the geosciences, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and first-generation college students.

"Our vision is that students will develop early confidence in their scientific abilities, and a sense of belonging to the geosciences that will propel them toward degree attainment and successful careers," said Locke. "The program will include activities designed to strengthen scholars' science identity and belief in their ability to be successful in geoscience careers. As they progress through SIUE, they will participate in research with faculty mentors, training in geotechnical skills and extended field trips that show the excitement of these fields. We hope that they will then consider graduate school or enter the geoscience workforce."

GEOPATHS Scholars will participate in storm chasing in early June with Black, whose research examines extreme weather. According to Black, "This type of field experience allows students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the real-world. There is no substitute for studying storm conditions in real-time. The locations we travel to will depend on the weather patterns in the Midwest at the time of the trip."

Students will also travel through the western United States for two weeks in July and August to observe geological processes in spectacular settings such as Yellowstone and Zion National Parks.

"Students will learn about the geologic history of landforms such as river canyons, geysers, hot springs and rock arches. They will also discuss how recent human impacts are changing the park environments," said Hu, who will lead the summer experience.

Human-environment interactions are a major theme of the GEOPATHS project. "We anticipate that students will be studying important local issues such as soil and air pollution and their impacts on human health," explained Greenfield, whose environmental health laboratory will be one of several sites for GEOPATHS Scholars' undergraduate research experiences.

The team will recruit two cohorts of 10 students who will begin the program in their sophomore year and will be directly supported by NSF funding for a minimum of two years. In addition to extended field excursions and research, the GEOPATHS Scholars will receive training in geoscience technical skills and participate in local field trips and seminars that highlight the diversity of geoscience careers.

Martinez will train the scholars in the use of drones to study the environment, and support them to become certified drone pilots. "Throughout their two years in the program, students will learn technical skills that employers' value," said Martinez.

The researchers note the program's potential impact on the community through outreach to schools and the public, and by sharing research findings on the impacts of flooding, hazardous weather and climate change.

"We are excited about and committed to advancing knowledge in the geosciences and diversifying the geosciences workforce through GEOPATHS," said Locke. "The mentored undergraduate research in climate, rivers, watershed hydrology, and soils will increase understanding of the dynamics of coupled natural and human systems. Scholars will be able to use geosciences to contribute to community well-being, while developing skills they can use in their career."

NSF funding for SIUE's GEOPATHS program runs through June 2022. For more information and to apply for the program, visit siue.edu/STEM.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River's rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020

Novi Labs ("Novi") today announced the release of Novi Prediction Engine version 2.0. This provides critical economic data to E&P workflows such as well planning or acquisition & divestitures. Novi customers can now run a wide range of large-scale scenarios in minutes and get immediate feedback on the economic feasibility of each plan. As price headwinds face the industry, having the ability to quickly and easily evaluate hundreds of scenarios allows operators to efficiently allocate capital.

In addition to the economic outputs, Novi Prediction Engine 2.0 also includes new features targeting enhanced usability and increased efficiency. Novi is now publishing confidence intervals as a standard output for every prediction. This allows customers to understand how confident the model is of each prediction it makes, which is critical decision-making criterion. A video demonstration of Novi Prediction Engine version 2.0 is available at https://novilabs.com/prediction-engine-v2/.

"With the integration of economic outputs and confidence intervals into Novi Prediction Engine, customers have increased leverage, transparency and certainty in what the Novi models are providing in support of their business decisions. This form of rapid scenario driven testing that is unlocked by the Novi platform is vital in today's uncertain market," said Scott Sherwood, Novi's CEO.

About Novi Labs 
Novi Labs, Inc. ("Novi") is the leading developer of artificial intelligence driven business applications that help the oil & gas industry optimize the economic value of drilling programs and acquisition & divestiture decisions. Leveraging cutting-edge data science, Novi delivers intuitive analytics that simplify complex decisions with actionable data and insights needed optimize capital allocation. Novi was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.



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COLLEGE PARK, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020

University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is collaborating with multiple universities, partners, farmers, and stakeholders from throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed region in a 5-year sustainable agriculture systems study, led by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, and funded by a prestigious $9 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA).

This comprehensive, multi-institutional project entitled "Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes," and headed by principal investigator David Abler of Penn State, is an interdisciplinary framework developed to conduct practical research into sustainable agriculture practices that will mitigate environmental degradation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while providing economic feasibility to farmers and farming communities for the long-term.

Considering the current pandemic and associated food shortages, research in food systems to determine the options available to city planners is a necessity. Population growth, as well as sprawl, affects how people access food, and the availability of nutritious food and clean water. The unpredictability of other factors such as climate change and infectious diseases like the COVID-19 crisis, can further exacerbate issues of supply and demand.

"The goal we are envisioning is to predict what agriculture will look like in a rapidly urbanizing Chesapeake Bay watershed in 25 years; can we sustain the agriculture that already exists, and how we can advance our systems to go beyond where agriculture is today?" said Gurpal Toor, professor and extension specialist with the Department of Environmental Science and technology in AGNR, who is the grant team's expert on nutrient management and water quality.

Toor will be working with a diverse team including researchers from Penn State, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, Nancy Nunn with the Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, as well as Professor Ray Weil, preeminent soil scientist with AGNR. Recognizing that consumers within these urban communities value the local foods, open space, wildlife habitats, and agritourism associated with urban farm operations, the team of almost 20 scientists will create feasibility studies to maintain those systems in the face of intensifying competition for land, population sprawl, and water pollution.

Toor's part in this ambitious, multi-faceted project is to determine mass balances of nutrient distribution to farm fields -- the inputs and outputs of nitrogen and phosphorus -- essential nutrients needed to grow more fruitful yields of crops, but which can be detrimental to the Bay environment when introduced in excess.

Traversing across Maryland, Toor will assess mass balances of nutrients in farm fields for different regions to determine how much runoff occurs. "If we can do that, maybe there are inefficiencies in the production systems, where nutrients runoff because they aren't applied at the right time the plant needs them, or some other scenario," Toor said. "So the idea is to do a quantifiable study of mass balances, finding where they're inefficient and looking at the types of best management practices that could be implemented in those regions to reduce nutrient losses to receiving waters in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay."

Ray Weil, a world-renowned soil scientist with AGNR, will lead a separate effort under the umbrella of the grant developing case studies on innovative farms in and around urbanized areas and looking at how management practices can protect soil and groundwater health.

"I've been working with a number of small, highly diverse, commercial farms that are doing some innovative things," said Weil. "This is a forward looking project so we will examine the progressive things those farmers are doing, like composting leaves collected by municipalities and community supported agriculture, to determine how successful those practices are, how those farms interact with the urban environment, and what are the environmental and soil health impacts."

Weil's project will also involve a second component using test plots at the Central Maryland Agricultural Research and Education Center. Also focusing on progressive farming techniques and soil health, the experimental plots will look at the impact of advanced cover cropping techniques and how they affect nutrient flows and groundwater quality.

"This is important because most of our studies on cover cropping are short term," said Weil. "We look and compare different cover crops, or no cover crop, and ask how this affects yields the following year. But this project will look at some of the benefits that carry over four or five years -- organic matter, improving the soil -- there's very little data on the long term effects of cover cropping."

The data derived from the field researchers like Weil and Toor will be compiled by modelers who will extrapolate that information to be effective throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed region. Armed with these models and visualizations of potential future scenarios, the team will work with stakeholders who have a vested interest in the future of farming, urban agricultural systems, environmental and economic impacts, to make recommendations regarding how to move forward with policies that are acceptable and economically beneficial to communities.

This rigorous project also involves economists, and a human component that will be examined to better understand people's perceptions, said Toor. "There is a social dimension that comes into play into everything that we do to help ensure that the things we offer though research will be accepted by the larger community," he said. "We do all of this research, but when it comes to the cost to implement...it's useful information but can it be practically implemented? No one is willing or should have to take a financial loss."

While still in the beginning phases of the project, the end goal is to communicate that message to other farmers, says Toor. "We can't perform nutrient mass balance studies for every single field, but we will find similarities between environmental regions and provide best management practices that will be profitable by reducing unnecessary overfertilization," Toor said. "When we offer these best management practices to farmers, we're telling them that not only are you helping the health of the Bay, but it's also about sustaining agriculture and agricultural communities."



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BALTIMORE, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020

Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.

"Our new website, which was created for us by Drio, is modern and easy to navigate," said Matt Robertson, chief commercial officer, Synagro. "Most importantly, it focuses on the positive benefits our work yields to our customers, the environment and the communities in which we live and work.

"Synagro's story is a good one and tells the world that we are much more than a biosolids solutions provider," added Robertson. "Our work protects the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them. We are helping to clean the water supply by helping our customers choose the right technology to manage their biosolids. We return earth to the Earth, and we help our environment even more by doing so."

Visitors are encouraged to check out Synagro's new website at http://www.synagro.com.

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 we have the most experienced team in the industry, 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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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

Hughes Environmental, an industrial environmental cleaning company based out of Louisville, Kentucky, announced today that it is delivering vital facility cleaning services, products and personnel nationwide to help combat the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic. Technicians are available and working around the clock to meet the high demand of facilities across the nation facing the mounting challenge of disinfecting work spaces in light of the evolving outbreak.

"We've been deploying teams throughout the country to rapidly assist with the Coronavirus pandemic", said Craig Rutledge, owner and CEO of Hughes Environmental. "We're performing proactive cleaning for our clients and decontamination cleaning at facilities where they have had confirmed cases of COVID-19."

Hughes Environmental's deep cleaning services consist of a combination of hand wiping and/or utilizing an electrostatic sprayer to apply a disinfectant/solution that is EPA registered for use against the cause of COVID-19 to accessible targeted surfaces. Additionally, they are offering UVC Lighting as a disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions. UVC lighting is a simple and effective way to curb bacterial and viral growths. These specialized lamps produce an ultraviolet (UV) light that disrupts growth and deactivates existing growths, aiding in the disinfection of surfaces, water and more.

"Our clients have turned to us now with this serious issue, because they know we have the experience and most importantly the training in managing hazardous materials," said Rutledge. "We take great pride in our team's OSHA and FEMA training and our ability to safely and effectively manage these issues for our clients and help keep their workforce healthy."

Hughes Environmental has extensive experience working in all types of commercial, manufacturing and healthcare facilities and has pledged to keep essential products and services up and running during this time of crisis. Additionally, they hope to continue to create new jobs for Americans as the urgent need for cleaning services, disinfecting and decontamination continue to escalate across the country.

About Hughes Environmental 
Hughes Environmental is an industrial and environmental cleaning specialist based out of Louisville, Kentucky. Through its national client base and focus on using the safest, most efficient methods, Hughes Environmental has grown to be the premier choice for industrial and commercial cleaning. The staff is comprised of multiple NADCA Certified "Air System Cleaning Specialists", American Indoor Air Quality "Certified Mold Remediators", "Certified Indoor Environmentalist", and HAZMAT/Emergency trained professionals.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

The Green Revolution of the 1960s was a turning point in modern agriculture that heralded a drastic increase in global production through a series of research, development and technological innovations, saving one billion people from starvation. Although these developments enabled our rising population to thrive well into a new millennium, farming techniques now rely on an unsustainable amount of water and energy, and large amounts of agrochemicals, that accumulate in ground and surface waters, disrupting ecosystems and contaminating our food chain.

Determined to be disruptive, innovative and to manifest the nucleus of change, Anthony J. Archer and Andrew J. Goodman founded Primal Group in 2011 with the mission to "Evolve a Sustainable Future" through becoming the leading supplier of biochemicals, by establishing the world's first vertically integrated neem supply chain, from seed to factory. Today the company consists of a team of more than 100 professionals, and the world's largest neem tree plantation located in Ceara (Northeast Brazil).

Investing in the Neem Tree 
The neem tree is one fine solution to mankind's most significant challenges, offering innovation across multiple sectors – agriculture, healthcare, and environmental protection. Referred to by the United Nations as the 'Tree of the 21st Century', this gift of nature is a cost-effective and non-toxic alternative to synthetic agrochemical use that has the ability to strengthen soil nutrition and increase livestock health, while also offering a diverse range of applications across the pharmaceutical and dermatological sectors due to its high nutritional content, as well as a variety of antibacterial, antimalarial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Neem is also an ideal tree for reforestation efforts, releasing more oxygen and sequestering more carbon than most other tree species.

"There are many different industries that want neem derived end-products. Therefore, competition for the raw product is growing, and the price increasing, meaning higher returns for investors. The neem tree fits our philosophy of finding niche markets that are not only socially and ethically responsible, but have the power to deliver unparalleled returns, with the safety and security of a hard asset." - Primal Chairman and CEO Anthony Archer

Investors in the world's first fully-integrated neem business have the unique opportunity to capitalize in a market expected to grow from US$882.1 million in 2017 to US$2.93 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate of 16.18%. Entering a vertically integrated business 'ahead of the curve' enables exposure across all stages of the supply chain from large-scale commercial plantations to the development of multiple end-user retail products across the agricultural markets. As an Early Adopter, investors will be in the very best position to catalyze a revolutionary transformation in agriculture, while maximizing returns in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.

"One thing we're particularly proud of is the fact that our investments are socially, ethically, and morally sound. Not only do we look after the community we invest in, but the products themselves are also truly beneficial and restorative to the environment," says Anthony Archer.

The Advantages of Doing Agriculture Business in Brazil 
As one of the agricultural growth leaders worldwide, Brazil is already the top producer of multiple crops and foodstuffs globally, and agriculture continues be the star of the Brazilian economy: The most recent harvest report in Brazil (2016/17) totaled 238 million metric tons, more than double the harvest of ten years ago, while Brazilian agriculture and agribusiness contributed 23.5 percent to the country's gross domestic product in 2017, the highest in 13 years.

Today's largest neem seed producing countries are India, Philippines, and Indonesia. However, limitations in land ownership in these countries have led to significant fragmentation in neem production and highly variable quality levels due to lack of input-controlled plantations. Primal Group overcomes these disadvantages in Northeast Brazil, where it is currently building the world's first fully vertically integrated neem business using only natural, sustainable and regenerative crop care solutions. By owning and integrating every step of the supply chain for neem in optimal industry conditions, profits can be maximized, and an efficient product will be created from start to finish. Such a strategy increases competitiveness, offers greater process control, facilitates supply chain coordination, boosts market share, decreases costs and ultimately maximizes profits.

An Investment in Mankind's Future 
Investing in products such as neem is not about simple diversification, comparable to traditional past investments. It is about investing in mankind's future, understanding the movement, the culture shift, being part of the solution and profiting from it. We invite you to learn more about how to become a part of the movement to evolve a sustainable future through a People Planet Profit synergy at http://www.primalgroup.com.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

In the midst of a rapidly shifting social and economic climate, Velo Solar has deployed its team of experts to help companies plan for and adapt to change.

Velo Solar's team of professionals includes experts in engineering, energy, battery storage and technology. Velo recognizes the critical role that electricity plays in business and everyday life. This team is now available to work with any company to create a custom plan for Energy Resiliency and Continuity (ERC). The plan will help guide the company in coping with and surviving periods of upheaval and stress, like the current COVID-19 pandemic by strengthening its energy infrastructure.

As business evolves in the wake of the current crisis, success will depend on each company's ability to adapt and evolve rapidly. Secure access to energy is key to powering this adaptation.

Mark Bell, CEO of Velo Solar, said the new service is a natural evolution linked to the original mission of Velo Solar's parent company, Empower Energy Technology.

"Empower, Velo's parent company, was founded in 2007 to create backup and recovery procedures with emergency power systems for large facilities," he said. "By incorporating additional resiliency options, including solar generation, battery storage, and micro-grid capability, we have taken the legacy of Empower's mission into our new era."

With over a decade of experience in customized solar energy and energy storage solutions for all types of commercial operations, the Velo ERC team can help you.

Once the Velo team identifies the operational needs of a company, its experts will develop a comprehensive, customized ERC plan.This plan will help ensure a business has access to its servers and critical files that keep team members connected during short and medium-term power outages. Additionally, critical systems like HVAC, security and critical loads can be managed off-grid and remotely. The Velo ERC team will design an energy solution that serves your energy needs today, and prepares you for any type of emergency without breaking the bank.

Velo's ERC team offers peace of mind, remote access and control to keep your business powered, no matter what.



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IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

Noodoe EV, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has relocated its US Headquarters to Irvine, California. The announcement was made by Noodoe CEO Jennifer Chang. Noodoe's move to larger quarters is in direct response to growing demand for its EV charging technology in North America. The new address is 9351 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, Ca 92618.

"After an extensive search, we chose Irvine for its incredible talent base in all things tech." says Chang. "Like Noodoe, Irvine is growing fast. Like the city, we're high tech, meticulously planned and diverse. We couldn't think of a better place to expand our EV technology in North America than basing our headquarters here." The new headquarters features a large kiosk demonstration area and adjoining warehouse.

Last year, Noodoe recorded a record number of installs in the North American market, including EV charging stations in casinos, hotels, parking lots and shopping malls. The company also launched "Powered By Noodoe," a technology partnership program giving businesses everything they need to enter the EV charging market. The company wrapped up the year by "electrifying" L.A.'s iconic Biltmore Hotel with ten charging stations.

Noodoe was also recently named recipient of an award by Taiwan Excellence, a leader in promoting and recognizing innovative brands and products. The annual 'Excellence Award' represents the highest achievement awarded given to companies bringing revolutionary and high quality innovations to market. Noodoe was singled out for its service automation solutions (EV charging stations) that transform parking lots into hands-off revenue generators. Comments Chang, "Developers need to see Noodoe EV not only as a provider of EV charging technology, but a profit maker for all their properties, big and small."

About Noodoe EV 
Noodoe EV is on a mission to make the world greener by accelerating the world's transition to electric transportation. In this quest, we produce well-designed EV charging infrastructure solutions that help construction, retail, hospitality industries and public sectors be part of the global zero-emission revolution.

Through innovation Noodoe empowers businesses to turn their parking lots into profitable charging stations. We enable hotels to become recharging sanctuaries that attract high-value patrons. The company also provides charging infrastructure, enabling governments and energy companies to build eco-friendly "smart cities." Beyond automobiles, Noodoe's endeavors extend to motorcycles; through innovation we partner with global brands to bring the electric riding experience to consumers worldwide. Noodoe provides products and services used in 110 countries. http://www.noodoe.com

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

WHO: 
Social Venture Circle (SVC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

WHAT: 
The SVC Cleantech Pitch Showcase, with support from presenting sponsor NYSERDA, will showcase eight innovative companies who will pitch their businesses to more than 100 impact and energy investors. The virtual event will be held on March 31 and supported in partnership by notable investor networks, Clean Energy Venture Group, Columbia Technology Ventures, E8, High Water Women, Impact Capital Forum, New York Angels, and the American Sustainable Business Council.

The eight companies selected for the pitch showcase include: 

Apis Innovation - Apis develops IoT technology that enables landfills to harvest more renewable energy from trash and eliminate methane emissions.

Combined Energies - Energy storage, renewables, and fuel cells need power conversion electronics that match their power generation profile to improve their efficiency and ROI.

Dimensional Energy - Dimensional Energy transforms carbon dioxide from an existential threat to a valuable feedstock for industrial partners by using direct sunlight.

Ecolectro – Ecolectro uses chemistry as a tool to decarbonize energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.

EMPEQ - EMPEQ provides automated building HVAC equipment surveys, proposals, and financing solutions for HVAC salespeople.

Indow - Indow window inserts press inside window frames with no mounting bracket to block drafts 100% and reduce noise 70% while lowering energy loss by two thirds.

Re-Nuble - Re-Nuble's patent-pending on-site nutrient system enables soilless farms to quickly unlock nutrients from food waste for uptake by crops.

SolarKal - SolarKal is the largest B2B solar energy marketplace in the US, connecting 130 solar vendors to commercial clients, via a proprietary solar procurement platform

WHEN: 
Tuesday, March 31st, from 11am-5pm

RSVP: 
The Showcase is invitation-only, and free to all SVC investor members and investor guests. Should you wish to attend as an investor, please email Emily Winslow at emily@svcimpact.org.

Press can register with this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/svc-cleantech-pitch-showcase-presented-by-nyserda-tickets-91173998885?discount=PRESS

WHY: 
The SVC Clean Pitch Showcase will energize the clean energy sector and support NYSERDA's aims of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously accelerating economic growth and innovation in New York State.

This rare opportunity to listen to investor pitches from eight impressive clean energy solution providers and to hear investors question them about how their technology works and will contribute to solving some of our most pressing problems. 



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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020

The Business Intelligence Group today announced the winners of its Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program. This business awards program sets out to recognize those organizations, products and people who bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to life and apply it to solve real problems. Nominations were received and winners were chosen in all four of the categories of AI including Reactive Machines, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-Awareness.

"The role of Artificial Intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives and culture," said Maria Jimenez, chief nominations officer for Business Intelligence Group. "Companies are quickly becoming reliant on AI as they build new tools, launch new services or deploy the AI of strategic vendors. We are so proud that such an incredible group of companies won this year's program. Congratulations to all of them."

The 2020 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards winners are:

Limited Memory 
Welltok 
Organization - Medium-sized Company

zenloop GmbH 
Organization - Small Company

AppFolio's AI Leasing Assistant, Lisa 
Product or Service - Large Company

Kneron 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

Veritone 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

Awake Security Platform 
Product or Service - Small Company

ContactEngine 
Product or Service - Small Company

Reactive Machines 
Imran Shah & Fadhel A. Ghuwainem of Saudi Aramco 
Individual - Large Company

TripActions 
Organization - Medium-sized Company

BrainBox AI 
Organization - Small Company

WekaIO 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

Nucleon Cyber Intelligence 
Product or Service - Small Company

Theory of Mind 
Dr. Marios Savvides, Chief AI Scientist, Bossa Nova Robotics 
Individual - Medium-sized Company

Johnson Controls 
Organization - Large Company

Persado 
Organization - Medium-sized Company

Cherre 
Organization - Small Company

Marvis Actions 
Product or Service - Large Company

CleverTap 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

Perfect Corp.'s YouCam AI SkinTech 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

John Snow Labs 
Product or Service - Small Company

Open Category 
Mohan Giridharadas, LeanTaaS 
Individual - Medium-sized Company

Teachers Insurance and Annuities Association (TIAA) Automated Assistant 
Organization - Large Company

Kount 
Organization - Medium-sized Company

DeepCube 
Organization - Small Company

AI Cashflow Prediction 
Product or Service - Large Company

IBM Watson OpenScale 
Product or Service - Large Company

Teleperformance India 
Product or Service - Large Company

Aarki 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

BirdEye 
Product or Service - Medium-sized Company

Remesh 
Product or Service - Small Company

Vigilent Dynamic Cooling Management System 
Product or Service - Small Company

The program also recognized several companies as finalists including Acuant Trusted Identity Platform, Bluecore, Brightfield, Cognizant Inventory Optimization Backorder Prediction and Safety Stock Prescription, dCube by DataVisor, enaible, Marlabs Inc, OpenText Magellan, SDL Linguistic AI and ThetaRay Financial Crime Platform

About Business Intelligence Group http://www.bintelligence.com 
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.



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CENTENNIAL, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 26, 2020

As I watch television news reports from my ranch and listen to radio broadcasts in my truck while checking on cattle, I see the impact that COVID-19 is having on our economy, including the stock market and cattle markets. And, as a beef producer, I know firsthand how frustrating this situation is for cattlemen and women across the country. Certainly, none of us could've anticipated the circumstances we're currently facing on top of other issues that have impacted the entire beef industry over the past few years.

While I'm a beef producer first and foremost, I'm also the 2020 chair of the Cattlemen's Beef Board (CBB). Our 99-member board – consisting primarily of domestic beef, veal and dairy producers – oversees the collection and spending of Beef Checkoff dollars. Our goal is to promote beef and increase demand, and in these uncertain times, I want to assure you that the Beef Checkoff and its contractors continue to work toward that very important goal.

We know that we must quickly reassess our 2020 plans in all checkoff program areas – promotion, research, foreign marketing, industry information, consumer information and producer communications. Our contractors are pivoting as we speak, changing their strategies and tactics to better address the current and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few days, we contacted them to ask for updates in light of the rapidly evolving world situation. As anticipated, our contractors and subcontractors are responding accordingly to ensure beef demand remains stronger than ever.

Most are emphasizing strategies and tactics intended to encourage beef consumption at home rather than in restaurants as more areas mandate social distancing and quarantining. They're providing influencers, supply chain partners and the media with recipes, videos and other educational materials to support these efforts. Contractors and subcontractors are turning more to social media, digital marketing, updated website content, newsletters, emails and other online tools to continue delivering positive messages about beef to their intended audiences. Many are transitioning scheduled in-person conferences and expos to virtual events or rescheduling them for later this year. More detailed information on specific contractors, programs, events and initiatives is available from our new "COVID-19 Response" page at http://www.drivingdemandforbeef.com.

The COVID-19 situation is extremely fluid, and none of us can know what next month, next week or even tomorrow may bring. That's why Beef Checkoff contractors will continue adjusting their plans over the next few weeks and months. As chairman of the CBB, I will work with our team to continue providing regular updates at http://www.drivingdemandforbeef.com. Knowledge is power, and it's our job to make sure you are aware of how your checkoff dollars are being spent to help the beef industry adapt to this changing world.

We are all in this together, and we will rise to meet this new challenge. Please know that the Beef Checkoff and its contractors will be working diligently on your behalf to keep driving beef demand so that you can focus on what you do best: producing high-quality beef for consumers worldwide. My thoughts are with all of you, and my hope is that someday soon, we'll be able to look back and see how our combined efforts made a positive difference during this difficult time.

Jared Brackett, Chairman 
Cattlemen's Beef Board 
Filer, Idaho

ABOUT THE BEEF CHECKOFF:

The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.



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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) MARCH 27, 2020

The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) is pleased to announce the promotion of Denise Callahan to director of IT, effective April 1. In her new role, Callahan will lead the implementation and management of the company's information technology systems and project management office (PMO), as well as manage digital transformation initiatives.

"We are excited for Denise to lead our IT and technology team in her new role," said Jerry Pyatt, president and CEO at Doe Run. "Technology is critical in every part of our operations, and Denise's deep project management and IT expertise will be key to finding innovative solutions to help us work better, faster and safer."

Callahan has more than 25 years of experience managing projects and leading IT organizations. During her 15-year tenure with Doe Run, she served as director of PMO, analytics and strategic planning. In this role, she was responsible for development and execution of the enterprise-wide strategy through portfolio, program and project management. In 2018, the Doe Run PMO was selected as the United States representative for the 2018 PMO Global Awards and was the runner-up for the 2010 PMO of the Year Award.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology from Missouri State University and a master's degree in information technology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Callahan is an accomplished communicator and has spoken at local, national and international conferences on data analytics, mining and project management topics.

About The Doe Run Company 
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri, and mines from one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 29, 2020

Inc. magazine today revealed that TrueChoicePack is No. 4 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Midwest economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

"We are honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 list. We continue to make marked progress in our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts. TCP's focus is to help our customers to achieve their 'Zero Waste Goals', utilizing the industry-leading BioGreenChoice brand, a 100% biodegradable and compostable product line. Across industries and the world, we continue to see a positive trend of even higher expectations for responsible corporate actions towards sustainability goals, and consumers are demanding packaging that is environmentally friendly and health safe. Therefore, providing top-notch compostable disposable and packaging solutions that are safer for the environment and human health to its customers is TrueChoicePack's top priority" said CEO & Co-Founder Heena Rathore.

"Our company's rapid growth is a result of TrueChoicePack's unique value proposition. Specifically, we have developed a 'FOUR R' (reduce, reuse, recycle & renewal) concept after uniquely adding 'RENEWABLE'. Product offerings include renewable materials like bagasse, corn starch, and wheat straw to transform the packaging and disposables industry. This concept helps customers to use sustainable packaging and products in an affordable way" Rakesh Rathore, Ph.D., COO and CoFounder of TrueChoicePack, said.

The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in the 12 Midwest states. Between 2016 and 2018, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 360 percent and, in 2018 alone, they employed more than 27,000 people and added $13 billion to the Midwest's economy. Companies based in the Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati areas brought in the highest revenue overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000-series-midwest-2020 starting March 25, 2020.

"The companies on this list demonstrate just how much the small-business sector impacts the economies of each Midwest state," says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. "Across every single industry, these businesses have posted revenue and growth rates that are beyond impressive, further proving the tenacity of their founders and CEOs."

TrueChoicePack (TCP) is a total solutions provider for private label brands & customized disposable products. They are a proven expert in the design, manufacturing & distribution of products to the retail and food & beverage industries as well as to consumers. Their goal is to provide customers with disposables that maximize quality, efficiency, sustainability and profitability. To meet these goals, they offer products that are made from renewable and compostable materials as well as traditional plastic and paper materials. 



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SEBASTOPOL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 29, 2020

Now, Gourmet Mushroom Products allows morel lover's to grow morel mushrooms in their backyard. Tired driving or hiking for hours and wading through poison oak or ticks searching for the highly elusive morel? Does a best friend refuse to tell you where their secret morel patches are? Raise morels in your backyard: "Just thought I'd post that we had our very first morel pop in our mushroom garden that I planted last spring using the Morel Habitat Kit  from GMHP. This was planted in a tiny section of our back yard in the heart of the City of St. Louis. I followed the instructions contained in the kit to a 'T'..." -- The Great Morel Forum.

The Morel Habitat can supply an individual with pounds of morel mushrooms in a garden area as small as 4 - 5 sq. ft. GMHP developed The Morel Habitat Kit  so everyone could enjoy growing their own morels, outdoors, in their own backyard and have a personal supply of fresh morel mushrooms to eat in the spring: Morchella esculenta the "good to eat", large, late season white morel.

Morel Habitats are perennial and may be started any time your soil is workable - Spring, Summer, Fall and even Winter (in areas with a mild climate). Morel Habitats may be started in any type of soil and have produced morel mushrooms in all areas of the United States that have a definite transition from winter to summer.

The Morel Habitat is ecologically sound and actually improves the environment by recycling biodegradable material instead of adding it to already overburdened land and sea sites. Everybody with a yard has most of the materials needed to create and maintain the Morel Habitat. Complete instructions for preparing and maintaining your Morel Habitat are included.




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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 30, 2020

Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hulls), as an emergency response provider for hazardous and biohazardous substances, offers Coronavirus, a.k.a. COVID-19, disinfection and corrective action services to customers in need.

Hull's has all the necessary personnel, training, equipment and expertise on hand and ready to respond. Whether it's following a confirmed case of exposure to the coronavirus, a suspected case of exposure to the coronavirus or just for precautionary measures, Hulls field personnel are properly trained to disinfect a wide array of different settings including but not limited to office buildings and office spaces, manufacturing plants and facilities, retail establishments, restaurants, motor vehicles, motor vessels and industrial equipment.

Operating under Standard Operating Procedures that meet or exceed guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hull's disinfection teams have methodical and controlled instructions on how to disinfect, decontaminate and dispose of biohazardous substances, biological threats and blood-borne pathogens such as COVID-19.

The disinfection teams are all trained in 40-HAZWOPER, blood-borne pathogen, confined space entry, CPR and First-Aid. Managers across the organization average nearly 20 years of experience in both emergency and non-emergency biohazardous or infectious disease response including incidents involving actual or suspected Anthrax, Ebola, H1N1, Avian Bird Flu and SARS.

Hull's currently serves a variety of industries including aviation, railroad, shipping, food processing, manufacturing, insurance, oil and gas as well as federal, state and local governments.

About Hull's Environmental Services 
Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. is a woman-owned small business operating from locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas. Throughout the southeast and mid-central United States, Hull's performs a variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, biohazardous and infectious disease disinfection, contaminated site remediation, hazardous & non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal, oil-field services, industrial cleaning & maintenance, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning and a wide variety of other related services for both the public and private sector. Hull's is also a United States Coast Guard certified oil spill removal organization (OSRO) for all or portions of COTP Zones five, seven, eight, nine, eleven and thirteen.



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PLAINFIELD, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 30, 2020

Spring-Green Lawn Care, provider of residential and commercial lawn fertilization and weed control, is proud to announce its newest franchise owner, Bruce Mohns Jr. of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and the surrounding area.

Bruce is a fully-licensed architect and has a background in sales. He isn't the first Mohns to join the Spring-Green team – his father, Bruce Mohns Senior, owns and operates our Wisconsin Rapids location. That's where Bruce got his first taste of the lawn care business, spending a summer working as a Field Service Technician. When his father spoke about expanding and opening another location, Bruce thought it would be the perfect opportunity to take on the role of business owner himself.

Looking for a chance to step away from some of the burn out he was having in the architecture industry, Bruce thought the idea of working outdoors in lawn care was a great option. Knowing his father's success in the business for over 13 years gave Bruce a lot of confidence in the Spring-Green franchise system.

"Why we chose Spring-Green is because the advantages of their systems in place [and] their success rates. They take data and look at that, and basically they put you in a position where they're setting you up to succeed," said Bruce.

When first stepping into the opportunity, Bruce was most excited by the Support Center, the chance to work directly with customers, and being in control of his business first-hand. "The advantage to Spring-Green is that they give you the structure and the rules of the game. As long as you play in the rules of the game, you control your own destiny," he added. Plus, he'll get some pointers from his dad.

"We are excited about having Bruce and the Eau Claire market and look forward to helping him achieve his goals and dreams," said James Young, president of Spring-Green Lawn Care.

About Spring-Green Lawn Care 
Plainfield, Illinois-based Spring-Green Lawn Care has been delivering lawn and tree care services nationwide since 1977. Its service is centered on the beautification of residential and commercial customers in middle-class and affluent neighborhoods and communities. Spring-Green is an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs and existing green industry business owners who want to align themselves with a franchise opportunity that has proven economic resilience, healthy profit margins, industry leading business and marketing intelligence, recurring revenue, and retirement and family planning through business ownership. 



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SANTA FE, N.M. (PRWEB) MARCH 31, 2020

The Family Friendly New Mexico initiative offers training, support and resources to businesses on how to implement more family friendly policies; provides recognition to companies that offer their employees family friendly benefits; and, acts as a resource and clearinghouse of information for businesses and community leaders as they develop policies on issues such as paid family leave and childcare assistance.

"As we grow the state's economy, we have the opportunity to be a national leader in offering New Mexicans workplaces that help companies attract and keep the best workers," said Giovanna Rossi, founder and Director of Family Friendly New Mexico. "Implementing family-friendly policies can be a simple, concrete investment a company can make to ensure it can compete for highly qualified employees. Studies have shown that costs associated with creating family friendly benefits are more than made up for in improved productivity, employee morale and employee retention. We are happy to recognize Flow Science as a leader in implementing family friendly policies."

Flow Science is committed to continuing to offer a competitive, best-in-class total compensation package for its full-time employees. Along with excellent benefits such as employer-paid health insurance, a generous employer match on employees' 401(k) contributions and substantial paid time off policies that make us an employer of choice, Flow Science offers parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, a wellness allowance for stress reducing and health enhancing activities, and flexible work arrangements.



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SANTA FE, N.M. (PRWEB) MARCH 31, 2020

Final, the company behind FinalStraw, is excited to announce its second product, FinalWipe—a multipurpose reusable wipe made from soft, highly absorbent, antimicrobial material.

"At Final, our mission is to create reusable, responsibly made products that reduce waste and solve a problem for our customers," said Emma Rose Cohen, CEO and Founder of Final. "As the world changed around us the team sought to move forward with an innovative solution that was relevant and create FinalWipe, an item that we believed would make lives better."

FinalWipe, designed to replace single-use sanitizing wipes, paper towels, paper napkins, and more, launches on Kickstarter today. The reusable wipes will be made from bamboo, infused with antimicrobial silver ions, and can be used wet or dry. Each kit will include CleanTabs—effervescent tablets that create a sanitizing solution when combined with water. Soak a FinalWipe in the solution to watch it become a reusable alternative to single-use sanitizing wipes. CleanTab eliminates the cost and environmental impact of shipping water-based cleaning solutions across the globe.

Available in two sizes, an aesthetically-pleasing counter container for in-home use or a convenient travel case created for on-the-go cleaning. The travel case has three compartments: one to hold clean wipes, one to hold used wipes, and one with a spray nozzle to hold the CleanTab solution.

Americans toss 51,000 trees worth of paper towels and flush approximately 270,000 trees daily. It's time to stop flushing our forests and sanitize sustainably. FinalWipe is available on Kickstarterstarting at $20. The campaign runs through May 15, 2020.

About Final: 
The Final Co. LLC, DBA Final, launched FinalStraw, the world's first reusable, collapsible straw, on Kickstarter in 2018. Final is on a mission to create reusable, responsibly made products that reduce the need for single-use products, empower individuals to change their buying habits, and raise awareness about the impacts of our everyday decisions.

2020 The Final Co. LLC. All rights reserved. Final's products and all Final logos, trademarks, and images are the property of The Final Co. LLC.




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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) APRIL 01, 2020

The Redford Center, a non-profit environmental media organization that accelerates environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair, announced today it will run its environmental Grants program as planned and open the call for proposals today. "Independent artists and filmmakers, particularly those working in documentary, are facing dramatic shifts to the industry and their livelihoods as a result of COVID-19," said Jill Tidman, Executive Director of The Redford Center. "Every bit of support helps right now."

Watch the Redford Center Grants announcement video now: https://vimeo.com/397449205.

Funded by The New York Community Trust, the 2020-2021 Grants program will provide early-stage funding for environmental impact stories that drive awareness, engagement and action on a variety of topics that are relevant to, or take place in, the United States and its territories. "As we try to anticipate and prepare for the climate and environmental impacts of the pandemic, we welcome projects that explore what it means to be an environmentalist and to work toward environmental justice in this unprecedented moment," said Tidman.

Funds will be awarded to seven film teams working on impact-driven projects that present inclusive and equitable perspectives on environmental issues. Selected film projects will leave audiences with a sense of efficacy and urgency to engage, and will showcase stories of individuals taking action in their own communities and spheres of influence.

"What's happening right now is revealing the depth of the inequity that runs through our society. It is not disconnected from how environmental and climate impacts devastate our most vulnerable populations," Tidman said. A key focus of the Grants program is supporting stories and storytellers from communities most impacted by inequitable policies, structures and distribution of resources. "Humans are so creative and resilient," said James Redford, co-founder and co-chair of The Redford Center. "We show up for each other in moments of crisis. These are the stories we want to support."

With funding generously provided by The New York Community Trust, each film team selected to participate in the program will receive: 

A $20,000 development grant to create a short proof-of-concept film in a six-month timeframe that can be used to support the fundraising, outreach and production of your feature film

A GoPro Camera and Tech Kit, along with technical support and training

A travel and lodging grant to attend a Story Development Summit at the Sundance Mountain Resort

Opportunities to meet issue experts and industry leaders who will help filmmaking teams refine their project narratives and impact goals

All finalists receive fast-track consideration for fiscal sponsorship with The Redford Center

Consideration for a production grant in Year Two to support the feature film

The Redford Center will again be partnering with GoPro for a Cause and welcomes Kindhumans as a new program partner. "We are tremendously honored to support The Redford Center and filmmakers who are working to change the world," said Anastasia Greenmore, Senior Manager, GoPro for a Cause. "This will be the third Grantee cohort supported by GoPro for a Cause and we are looking forward to seeing the stories these filmmakers will bring to life."

Together, GoPro for a Cause and Kindhumans will provide camera gear, technical support and training to the filmmakers. "A couple of GoPros on your set can capture amazing and unexpected action," said Justin Wilkenfeld, Redford Center Grants Advisor and co-founder of Kindhumans, a company dedicated to generating kindness through contributions to good causes and conscious consuming. "Small bites of content when used strategically on digital platforms can help build movements. This is especially important right now, with public gatherings temporarily prohibited."

Redford Center Grants will consider projects from film teams that are focused on a broad range of environmental issues. "We're often asked how we define what an environmental issue is," Tidman said. "It has always been an expansive and cross-cutting definition. One that centers the communities and environments we live and work in, with equity and justice at the forefront."

Redford Center Grants will be accepting submissions from April 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020 at redfordcenter.org/grants. "It's hard to know what to do in these uncertain times and we often look to our artists and storytellers to help us make sense of things," said Melissa Fondakowski, Director of the Redford Center Grants Program. "To be able to provide some resources to the filmmaking community right now is something our whole team is deeply grateful to be able to do."

About The Redford Center: 
Co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son James Redford, The Redford Center uses impact-driven film and media to accelerate environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair. Drawing on the family's multi-generational expertise in filmmaking and activism, we produce, fund and fiscally sponsor impact-driven productions that showcase stories of individuals taking action to protect and restore the planet. The Redford Center's Fiscal Sponsorship Program extends its nonprofit status and excellent filmmaker support to kindred environmental impact film and media projects. The Redford Center's original productions include: FIGHTING GOLIATH: Texas Coal Wars(2008) which helped prevent the construction of 177 new coal-powered plants. WATERSHED (2012) which has secured over $13 million to support on-the-ground restoration work and obtain water rights for the Colorado River Delta region. The Redford Center's current film and campaign, HAPPENING: A CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION(2017) has screened in all 50 US states and 45 countries, with over 2 million views on HBO in the US alone. Redford Center Grants provides early-stage funding for environmental impact stories that drive awareness, engagement and action on a variety of topics that are relevant to, or take place in, the United States.



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TULSA, OKLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 01, 2020

W Energy Software, the emerging leader in upstream and midstream oil & gas ERP solutions, announces that Colt Midstream has licensed its plant accounting software. By selecting W Energy Software, Colt Midstream enhances its ability to track the accounting movement of natural gas, NGL, and gas condensate through its gathering and processing system in North Texas. Top reasons for choosing W Energy Software include the ability to rapidly and accurately perform calculations, flexibility to configure the software to Colt Midstream workflows, and W Energy Software's reputation for customer service. With the announcement of W Energy Software's latest midstream customer, the company continues a track record of replacing legacy plant accounting software with its modern, cloud-based solution.

"Our goal is to transform the management of a 30-year-old gathering and processing system with high tech solutions and having everything run on the cloud was important to us, which is why we felt like W Energy Software was the best solution for us and a superior product," said Sean Morton, Chief Financial Officer at Colt Midstream. Morton continued, "When we took over operation of our North Texas assets we knew that support was going to be important, however, based on feedback from peers and partners it was clear that we wouldn't get the level of service we require from the legacy plant accounting software provider." "Frankly, when you look at the list of W Energy software clients compared to our legacy provider, it was an easy choice as the market at large is moving over to their cloud-based solutions and a big reason for that is their reputation for going above and beyond for customers," he said.

Houston-based Colt Midstream owns and operates a 3,500-mile gathering system in the Fort Worth Basin and Barnett Shale of North Texas. The company's processing facilities accommodate approximately 100 million MCF equivalent of natural gas, NGL, and gas condensate per day. Having recently acquired these assets, Colt Midstream took over operation of multiple software systems required to track shipments and processing through its facilities, including legacy plant accounting and measurement solutions. However, the accounting software it had inherited was cumbersome to use and required manual workarounds to verify allocations. Monthly settlement required overnight processing and often forced users to rerun allocations multiple times.

Colt Midstream wanted to modernize its entire software portfolio and run 100% of its back-office operations on the cloud. After evaluating the capabilities and costs of maintaining its current legacy software, the company selected W Energy Software's cloud-based accounting solution, which includes modules for Plant Processing, Gathering, Division Order, and Disbursement. The solution also includes a Customer Activity Website that enables third party shippers to track their inventory and manage nominations. In addition, Cold Midstream is working with a W Energy Software partner to integrate Colt Midstream's new measurement solution into its plant accounting and financial solutions.

Reasons for selecting W Energy Software over the competition include: 

Fast and reliable processing of settlements and allocations eliminates manual workarounds, enables processes to be run in minutes, and builds confidence in the results.

W Energy Software's reputation (validated by multiple peers and references) for customer service and partnering with customers to ensure business results.

Flexibility to take a fresh look at contracts and configure software modules to the workflow requirements of Colt Midstream vs. forcing users to adapt their workflow to the existing legacy software setup.

Ability to easily onboard data from other W Energy Software accounts following a merger or acquisition.

Superior functionality and user experience across a unified database and integrated software suite.

The industry's most comprehensive single platform, modern technology deployed in the cloud enables teams to reduce IT costs.

"A warm welcome to Colt Midstream and a big thank you for placing your trust in W Energy Software's technology and team," said Pete Waldroop, CEO of W Energy Software. Waldroop added, "while there are many reasons why midstream companies are rushing to our cloud-based platform, sluggish performance, lack of trust in financial results, and a clear focus on monetizing versus partnering are the common themes that explain our rapid market share growth, and we are just getting started."

About W Energy Software 
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, W Energy Software (formerly Waterfield Energy) offers the oil & gas industry's only unified ERP solution built for the cloud that is relied on by more than 100 upstream and midstream companies to accelerate business performance, improve operational efficiency, and drive costs down. W Energy Software combines precision-built software in one extendable cloud-based workspace with an intimate understanding of the oil & gas business to deliver solutions that offer flexibility, affordability, and continuous upgrades. Unlike other ERP software that loosely ties together a mix of legacy solutions and fragmented technologies, W Energy Software designed a unified upstream and midstream ERP platform to seamlessly track oil, gas, and NGL from the wellhead through transportation and marketing, eliminating data silos as well as the burden and costs of maintaining multiple systems. With W Energy Software, oil & gas companies stay lean and agile with the tools they need to adapt to market changes and meet evolving customer needs head on, all while gaining the confidence that their business is running on the latest technology. 



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 01, 2020

Peace to the Planet invites kids to grab their grown-ups and a candle and some matches for Intention Candle Lighting for Healing the Planet every Thursday at 6 PM Pacific, with Peace to the Planet founder Pat Montandon via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacetotheplanetorg/.

Montandon, whose work has included more than 35 peace missions with children to meet with world leaders and heads of state, always incorporated candles, meditation and intention—which opened doors and produced remarkable results that continue to reverberate around the globe.

"It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness."

Now the adult kids who traveled with her, and many children in the U.S. and abroad, are greeting and gathering via videoconference every Thursday evening to light an Intention Candle for health and healing, and a thriving planet for all. #healtheplanet

Every Thursday at 6 p.m. Pacific 
via Zoom Meeting 
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/178791825

About Peace to the Planet 
Peace to the Planet, formerly Children As The Peacemakers, was founded by Pat Montandon, recipient of the UN Peace Messenger award and also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Originally founded in 1982 on the premise that the key to creating a peaceful world lies within our children, the foundation has spearheaded an array of programs on an international scale, such as Peace Kids Peace Clubs, to think and act constructively about peace and the environment, and to unite with children from other cultures to reinforce mutual goals and areas of understanding. Results have included the participation of hundreds of thousands of children in over 80 countries and the formation of a cooperative network of 40 adult organizations worldwide. For more information, visit peacetotheplanet.org.




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LOVINGTON, N.M. (PRWEB) APRIL 02, 2020

Hungry Horse Environmental Service, offering remediation services to the energy industry, announces a license with Cheyenne based, Encore Green Environmental to re-purpose cleaned industrial by-product/produced water for use on land for agriculture and conservation. This announcement begins work in anticipation of the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium's work to establish cleaning parameters for produced water land application.

"Our goal is to get ready to put our produced water to good use once the Consortium announces the parameters. Why wait until then to start figuring out the next step? We are licensing the Conservation By-Design system to give our arid land the water it needs and to help the energy industry meet their ESG goals," says John Norris from Hungry Horse.

ESG goals are Environment, Social, and Governance goals that many corporations are now setting to be better stewards of our resources.

"We're the world's first agricultural midstream company and we're excited to work with Hungry Horse to provide cleaned water to arid land," says Encore Green Environmental's co-founder Marvin Nash, "If you do that, you get better soil, increased vegetation, and cleaner air through carbon sequestration. Re-purposing this by-product water creates a total ecological solution."

EGE is a member of the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium and developer of patent-pending environmental stewardship system, Conservation By-Design. Hungry Horse and Encore Green have aligned their efforts with New Mexico Governor Grisham's goals to become better stewards of our environment.

"It's good that big energy companies are starting to talk about ESG, but the agricultural community has been always the leader of ESG, taking care of our land and doing things the right way. Now is the time for agriculture to take the lead," says Nash.

Norris agrees, "Agriculture is the perfect midstream partner because it can clean the water to match the soil and see tremendous benefits for not only the individual rancher and energy company, but for the whole environment as well. It's truly a win-win."



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CUMMING, GA. (PRWEB) APRIL 03, 2020

This year, the Candoni De Zan family is proudly partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation as it leads the Time for Trees initiative. The platform aims to drive awareness around trees as a scalable solution to the world's most critical environmental issues. Showcasing the simplicity of tree planting, this is a unique opportunity for corporations, communities, and individual citizens to power positive environmental change in a critical time. Alongside partners like Candoni De Zan, the Arbor Day Foundation aims to plant 100 million trees by 2022. It's a powerfully simple way to reverse the damage done by climate change, and necessary to preserve essential components of life, like water, clean air, healthy food, and a liveable climate.

For the month of April, the Candoni De Zan family will make a generous donation to the Arbor Day Foundation for every case of wine sold. With all wine purchases of the popular Candoni Organic Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Buongiorno, the sales of these bottles will contribute to the planting of new trees in national forests across the United States. Supporting the Arbor Day Foundation initiative is an extension of Candoni's existing sustainability efforts. Wine lovers and environmentalists alike can increase the size of the Candoni contribution by purchasing bottles of Candoni wines, grown using sustainable methods and made with organic grapes.

"The Candoni De Zan family is committed to environmental conservation and sustainability. We're excited to continue our tradition of working with the Arbor Day Foundation. It's a great opportunity to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to driving long-term environmental change," states Barbara Candoni De Zan, owner of Candoni Wines. With organic grapes grown in accordance with the Italian certifier Suolo e Salute, which create a selection of organic, gluten-free, vegan-certified wines, Candoni De Zan's Organic Pinot Grigio is the number one Italian sustainably produced organic wine in the United States.

About Candoni 
The Candoni De Zan family is based out of the Veneto region of Italy. Specializing in traditional Italian wine made from organic grapes and sustainable practices, the company's wine is proudly distributed throughout the United States. Experts in wines traditional to Italy, the Candoni De Zan family produces under the labels of Candoni, Carletto, and Polvaro Tenuta. To find out more about Candoni De Zan's extensive list of offerings, visit http://www.candonidezanwines.com. Use the Wine Locator tool online to make a purchase and support the Arbor Day Foundation Time for Trees initiative.



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COLLEGE PARK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 03, 2020

In a new collaborative study out of the University of Maryland (UMD) and Cornell University, researchers find that as little as 10 minutes of leisure time experiencing nature can measurably improve your mental health and well-being. With suicide rates on the rise alongside increased urbanization, there has been a boom in recent research showcasing the positive health benefits of natural settings on mental and physical health markers. However, little work has been done to quantify the actual "dose" of nature you need to experience these effects. With this new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers are hoping to guide future research and establish dosages to help revolutionize what a prescription to reduce stress and improve mental health can look like, particularly among the highly stressed college student population.

"This question about dosage gets asked a lot, and what's exciting to me is that we used to have to demonstrate that nature was restorative," explains Naomi Sachs, assistant professor of Landscape Architecture at UMD. "For the most part, those benefits are accepted. But now the question is: How does nature do this? How much? In what way?"

In this scoping review of the current literature on the topic, Sachs and colleagues at Cornell have pulled together studies from around the world to help determine how much nature is the minimum dosage, and identify what the field needs to continue to answer these questions. As a larger goal, researchers hope to move towards a more holistic approach to health that prescribes time in nature alongside or as an alternative to traditional pharmacological options.

"We rely greatly in our culture on pharma approaches to both physical and mental health problems, and as we know, those medications come with very specific dosages," says Donald Rakow, associate professor of horticulture at Cornell. "Until recently, there has been nothing analogous to prescribing time in nature, but this review helps move us in that direction."

In fact, Rakow not only heads up a program called NatureRx@Cornell that directs students to particularly beautiful natural settings around campus for stress relief and mental wellbeing, but he also heads the Campus NatureRx Network of 20 colleges around the country and in Canada that are adopting similar programs, including UMD. At Cornell, health center practitioners are already prescribing time in nature as part of students' electronic health records, and the goal is to do the same at UMD with our NatureRx@UMD program, led by Jennifer Roberts, assistant professor in the School of Public Health.

Roberts explains, "NatureRx@UMD is an initiative that emphasizes the benefits of the natural environments throughout and around the UMD campus in an effort to address the array of health and well-being issues faced by students and greater campus community. The rising trends in mental health issues, specifically suicide, among college students is presented as one of the many reasons for the need of NatureRx@UMD and the like across college campuses. The gains from NatureRx@UMD are both promising and endless."

Rakow adds, "While our entire culture is showing evidence of increased stress, we feel that college students are particularly susceptible to psychologically related disorders: everything from the social isolation caused by social media, to intense competition, to grades and academic success, to financial vulnerability. These and other factors cause incredibly high stress among college aged students."

According to Healthline, mental illness and stress levels among college students are reportedly high, with recent reports showing up to 40% of college students struggling with at least one diagnosable mental illness, and the rate of suicidal thoughts jumping to 11%. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, spurring on UMD's commitment to this type of research and programs like NatureRx.

"If a student can know that nature is good for them and has 10 minutes to go to lunch or get to class, they can choose to take a more nature rich path and pay a little bit more attention to their surroundings to be in that natural experience and get the benefits," says Sachs. "And that benefit is not just an emotional benefit, it is also a cognitive benefit. Test scores improve, they can better retain and process information - all these things that college students really need." Rakow adds, "Every campus, no matter how urban, has some greenspaces, and students and other members of the campus community just need to seek those out."

UMD has many advantages as a green campus, including its distinction as a nationally recognized Arboretum & Botanical Garden. "The whole campus is an arboretum, which is amazing that we have that resource here," says Sachs. With UMD striving to maintain a richly green campus among continued growth as an institution and added connectivity brought by the construction of a new DC metro line, this research can help give credence to initiatives like the AgroEcology Corridor. This multidisciplinary initiative spearheaded by the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources and supported across the university reimagines UMD's campus as a living-learning environment prioritizing interactive and educational green space.

Meg Smolinski serves as outreach coordinator for the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at UMD, and is on the UMD board for NatureRx. "There are countless studies citing the immense pressures college students face, but also an equal number of studies showing that time in nature can help alleviate stress. Our students have the benefit of living and studying in an award-winning arboretum. As part of the NatureRx team and a supporter of the AgroEcology Corridor, the Arboretum provides hands-on opportunities to plant a tree, grow vegetables, or simply take a walk with one of our arborists and learn about our campus ecosystem."

One of Sachs' graduate students in Landscape Architecture, Sarah Wallace, is working to design a new therapeutic space for the AgroEcology Corridor. In addition to this work, Sachs and the team at Cornell will continue to explore the many benefits of exposure to nature, looking for more specifics on how different types of natural settings affect people's health, as well as how socializing in nature versus active engagement with your surroundings affects the dosage and benefits received.



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SANTA FE, N.M. (PRWEB) APRIL 03, 2020

In the midst of challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, Final, a small female-led company sought a relevant, mission-based solution to declining sales. The team found hope for the future as they launched a new product called FinalWipe—a multipurpose reusable wipe made from soft, highly absorbent, antimicrobial material.

At a time when sanitation and limited resources are a concern, Final was inspired to find a solution for the future. The team decided it was the right moment to pivot and find a way to make a difference.

Final launched FinalWipe on Kickstarter on March 31 and gained immediate traction. The project was fully funded, at $50,000, in less than eight hours. It went on to raise an additional $30,000, for a total of $80,000, by the end of the first day.

"As we watched this global crisis unfold, I turned to my team to find a solution that would resonate with the community and also stay true to our mission as a company, " said Emma Rose Cohen, CEO and Founder of Final. "FinalWipe is a product that was born in response to current issues and will have a place in the sustainable world for years to come."

Final has several additional products slated for release in 2020.

About Final: 
The Final Co. LLC, DBA Final, launched FinalStraw, the world's first reusable, collapsible straw, on Kickstarter in 2018. Final is on a mission to create reusable, responsibly made products that reduce the need for single-use products, empower individuals to change their buying habits, and raise awareness about the impacts of our everyday decisions.

2020 The Final Co. LLC. All rights reserved. Final's products and all Final logos, trademarks, and images are the property of The Final Co. LLC.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) APRIL 07, 2020

The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) welcomes new Council Member, Maria Rios, President and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc. (NWI).

"I'm pleased to welcome Maria Rios to the Council," said Liz Sara, NWBC Chair. "Maria is the President and CEO of the first multi-million-dollar female, Hispanic-owned waste removal company in U.S. history and one of the largest minority-owned companies in Texas. Maria's entrepreneurial skill is a great match for the Council's work, and we look forward to her contributions to our team."

NWI is a fully certified, commercial waste disposal company specializing in construction, demolition, commercial/industrial, non-hazardous waste removal, portable toilets and recycling services.

"With an abundance of enthusiasm, I am looking forward to serving with this outstanding collective of results-driven women visionaries," said Rios, new NWBC Council Member. "I'm energized to join the National Women's Business Council and bring my experience as a business owner to the table."

In 2018, Rios revolutionized the workers safety industry by launching a new division, Nation Safety Net, which leverages a technology solution powered by IBM Watson IoT to keep workers safe and reduce the number of workplace injuries that occur.

Rios immigrated from El Salvador as a child and has dedicated her career to making life better for other Americans. She has been a featured speaker at the White House for several administrations.

With the addition of Rios, NWBC will continue to focus its advocacy efforts on Women in STEM, Rural Women's Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital and Opportunity. NWBC remains committed to expanding opportunities for women business owners and their enterprises.

About National Women's Business Council 
The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) is an independent federal advisory committee established to provide advice and policy recommendations to the U.S. President, Congress, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) on issues related to women's business enterprise. In doing so, the Council regularly convenes women business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country to connect their voices to policymakers in Washington, D.C. 



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WAYNE, N.J. (PRWEB) APRIL 07, 2020

ProCulture, the new workflow-minded product line for cell culture from Bel-Art and Wilmad-LabGlass brands, covers multiple steps of the cell culture process from isolation to harvesting. Products include an array of Shaker Flasks, Spinner Flasks with a unique impeller that increases aeration and eliminates dead spots, and an Orbital Shaker Platform that converts an existing magnetic stir plate into an orbital shaker at a fraction of the cost of an orbital shaker. A comprehensive catalog is available.

"The ProCulture line includes products that can simplify researchers' cell culture experiments," explained Kathleen Hanek, Portfolio Manager for SP Scienceware. "There are tried and true items such as shaker flasks and storage racks as well as products you can't find anywhere else."

Spinner and Shaker Flasks can be viewed online at wilmad-labglass.com. For more information, please call 800-220-5171 or email cs@wilmad-labglass.com. All other ProCulture products can be found on belart.com. Please call 800-423-5278 or email cservice.belart@spindustries.com for more information. To download catalogs from SP Scienceware brands (Bel-Art, H-B Instrument or Wilmad-LabGlass), visit belart.com/catalogs.

About SP Scienceware: 
Research, industrial and healthcare professionals around the world rely on SP Scienceware for their sample handling needs. Bel-Art and H-B Instrument brand laboratory supplies include over 3,500 items from safety wash bottles to fume hoods, thermometers, racks, desiccators, hydrometers, ice buckets, magnetic stirring bars, scoops and spoons. Calibration services and OEM plastic and wire manufacturing are also available. Wilmad-LabGlass brand laboratory glassware complements this vast array with over 7,000 items including NMR and EPR consumables and specialty glassware, as well as custom fabrication for individual glassware, glass repair services and OEM glass parts.

SP Scienceware is a division of Warminster, PA based SP Industries which also include SP Scientific laboratory, thermal management, and pharmaceutical production equipment and SP Ableware aids for daily living.



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LUBBOCK, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 07, 2020

Textile Exchange announces the release of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) 3.0 after the conclusion of a regular revision process involving an International Working Group and following Textile Exchange's Standard Setting Procedures.

Originally released in 2013, the goal of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) is to increase organic agriculture production. The OCS aims to deliver this goal through three key objectives: 

Provide the industry with a tool to verify the organically grown content of the products they purchase.

Provide companies with a trusted tool to communicate organically grown content claims to the industry.

Provide organic farmers with broad access to the global organic market for their products.

"The Organic Content Standard was our first standard and the basis of establishing our Chain of Custody, which is the backbone for all of our standards. I am proud of the evolution of the OCS through the revision process. It remains a key tool for supporting and stabilizing organic fibers," said La Rhea Pepper, Managing Director at Textile Exchange.

The updates to the standard include:

The former OCS Implementation Manual is now divided into two documents. The OCS User Manual provides interpretation and guidance for users of the standard while the OCS Certification Procedures details requirements certification bodies must follow.

More robust traceability between the farm and first processor.

GMO testing for organic cotton must occur in accordance with Textile Exchange's OCS-103 GMO Screening of Organic Cotton.

Organic wool inputs must be non-mulesed (according to the non-mulesed definition of the Responsible Wool Standard) or from a farm with ceased-mulesing status.

Certified organizations must now maintain technical specifications for all OCS materials.

The OCS requires certification of the entire supply chain starting at the first processor of organically grown material through to the final business to business seller. It also requires transaction certificates between each buyer and seller of OCS certified product. The ending result is a consumer-facing logo and claim about the organically grown content.

The OCS also allows labeling of verified in-conversion or transitional organically grown material in order to provide those farmers that are required to wait two to three years when switching from conventionally grown crops with an incentive to do so.

Download the updated Standards online: OCS 3.0. 
Want to learn even more about OCS 3.0? Join us for a complimentary webinar on April 30th at 10:00 am CDT/11:00 am EST to introduce the newly revised standard and have your questions answered. Register here.

About Textile Exchange 
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the sustainable fiber and materials industry. The organization manages and promotes a suite of leading industry standards, as well as, collects and publishes critical industry data and insights that enable brands and retailers to measure, manage and track their use of preferred fiber and materials. With more than 400 members who represent leading brands, retailers and suppliers, Textile Exchange meaningfully accelerates the use of preferred fibers and increases the adoption of standards and certifications across the global textile industry. 



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BOSTON (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2020

United Cannabis Society (UCS), a non-profit organization that is committed to a sustainable Earth, celebrates Canna Organix as a 2020 recipient of the United Cannabis Society Award in the Grower category. A leader in Washington's cannabis industry, Canna Organix was awarded as a Grower by UCS for their organic farming practices and standards. Other qualifications for the UCS Grower Award include a commitment to producing cannabis with no pesticides and toxins in the finished flower and producing exclusive flowers that are superior in taste and quality, which Canna Organix has now been recognized for. Canna Organix are also winners of several Hightimes Cannabis Cups, Dope Cups and Sun Cup Awards.

"At UCS, we recognize and award leaders in the cannabis industry who contribute to the movement for clean, organically grown cannabis," said Benjamin White, Founder of the United Cannabis Society. "We are honored to recognize Canna Organix as a leader in the sustainable cannabis industry in 2020."

"We are proud to be given a UCS Award for our organic cannabis growing practices," said Tim Humiston, Founder of Canna Organix. "At Canna Organix, our main values are to give the cannabis plant the best of everything and see what the plant will give back to us. By doing our work in a sustainable way, the results are better for our employees, staff, customers, and the planet."

Canna Organix began as a venture among four friends who turned curiosity for a plant into a passion and profession. The company is different from other growers as they follow an organic model and grow in a hybrid "sungrown indoor" environment, where they utilize the sun, but also have fully climate controlled greenhouses to protect the crop from the harsh elements and allows them to dial in the environment perfectly for each cultivar. All plants receive daily human interaction, hand-watering instead of an automated system, and are always under careful watch. Their growing medium is used again and again, constantly being renewed with organic matter, rather than being thrown out after every crop. They say the soil only gets better overtime.

Announced earlier in 2020, the UCS Award pays homage to businesses and leaders committed to sustainable and organic cannabis practices. Along with The Grower award, additional UCS Award categories include The Provider, The Creator, and The Leader. Details on these categories and additional 2020 recipients of the UCS Award are listed online now at http://www.unitedcannabissociety.org/the-award.



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ARVADA, COLO. (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2020

Many first responder organizations say that their first responders have PPE but are trying to ensure there is enough for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. Items needed include surgical masks, latex-free nitrile gloves, safety glasses, sanitizing wipes, N-95 masks, medical gowns, goggles, face shields, disposable coveralls, hand sanitizer and booties.

MT2 Firing Range Services is leading the fight nationwide to protect law enforcement officers and other shooters from the hazards of lead poisoning at gun ranges and recently donated PPE to the local Arvada, CO Fire, EMS, Rescue first responders to help the fight against COVID-19.

James M. Barthel, President of MT2 Firing Range Services (MT2) said: "We have a corporate initiative of annually supporting our brothers and sisters in blue. Our core vision and mission is to provide premier specialty environmental products and services with a higher purpose and MT2 personnel are passionate about cleaning and restoring our environment, protecting people from the hazards of lead, and in serving and protecting those who serve and protect us, whether in the military or in law enforcement. We feel honored to be able to donate PPE during this time of great need our nation is experiencing."

Anyone wishing to donate personal protective equipment should contact their local first responders and law enforcement organizations to find out where drop off locations are.

Additionally, the CDC Foundation has compiled an in-depth resource with ways to help during this time, click here to learn more.

About MT2 Firing Range Services: 
MT2 specializes in providing environmental firing range services, and lead remediation. We are the nation's #1 largest professional contractor for all your indoor and outdoor firing range service needs including: 

    Lead cleaning services,

    Lead reclamation & Brass recycle

    Range Maintenance, HVAC systems support

    Consulting and Assessment by our OSHA/EPA experts!

    Range Construction and Renovation

    Lead Remediation & Abatement

We operate from regional offices across the country and always pay the highest value for range lead guaranteed!



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2020

Cohesive Solutions, a leading integrator of Enterprise Asset Management solutions, has been engaged to implement the IBM Maximo, Health, Safety, and Environmental (Maximo HSE) solution for a large oil and gas driller. The customer conducts worldwide operations that employ drilling platforms consisting of semisubmersibles and dynamically positioned drillships on multiple continents. Cohesive Solutions was awarded the contract following the evaluation of the capabilities of select global system integrators and other firms that deploy IBM Maximo.

As the Prime Contractor and in partnership with InterPro, Cohesive Solutions will also be implementing the Interpro EZMaxMobile product. The project is focused on platform worker safety and sophisticated Operational Job Safety Analysis functionality found in Maximo Health, Safety, and Environmental.

"We are excited to help this client optimize their asset management program with the functionality that Maximo HSE brings to the Oil & Gas industry. Maximo HSE will enable the customer to enhance worker safety processes while improving productivity and efficiency associated with asset reliability." said Russ Anderton, Vice President at Cohesive Solutions.

The top names in the Oil & Gas industry trust Cohesive Solutions to deploy asset management and regulatory compliance solutions to enable safe, environmentally friendly, and profitable operations. Our world-class solutions combine our extensive Oil & Gas industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology found in the Maximo for Oil & Gas industry solution.

Cohesive Solutions, Inc., is a specialist in Enterprise Asset Management and Performance Management. As a certified IBM Maximo Business Partner, we provide systems integration and transformation services that enable organizations to achieve breakthrough results in their asset management programs. Cohesive also delivers a unique Enterprise Performance Management solution that unlocks an organization's hidden potential, so they can meet and sustain the long-term objectives that they seek in reliability, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance and profitability.



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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2020

Cardinal Catastrophe Services is committed to keeping our Clients and our Team safe during the COVID-19 pandemic with cutting edge technology and safe-distance services. We are the STL-Metro's FIRST and only exclusive storm damage restoration firm specializing in home-owner insurance claims. We are now the FIRST roofing company to provide a platform for virtual interaction with our clients. Cardinal Catastrophe Services is pleased to announce our two-fold approach allowing us to circumvent all face-to-face contact.

FIRST... Request an inspection through our portal, or call us at (618) 659-9800. We will conduct an inspection of your roof and other exteriors using our state-of-the-art drone. We can provide this service safely from the street with no need to approach your door.

SECOND... We have developed a fully digital, on-line Cat Service Client Portal to exchange any and all information and documentation securely. By using the Cat Service Client Portal, we avoid face-to-face interactions altogether and conduct all informational aspects of the project virtually.

If you sustain damage to your roof and other exteriors, Cardinal Catastrophe Services handles the process in its entirety. Our Project Managers are experts in identifying and assessing storm damage and handling all interactions with your insurance company. We are a licensed roofer and full service contractor. We provide home-owners with a single point of contact for the entire project, from filing the claim to restoring the roof, gutters, siding and all other damaged exteriors. Cardinal Catastrophe Services will complete your restoration project from start to finish with zero need for face-to-face contact. You are 100% SAFE with Cardinal Catastrophe Services!



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MONTREAL (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2020

inookta studio inc. today announced the release of Soundscapes: a new iOS app to reconnect with nature by exploring a collection of hundreds of immersive and high-quality soundscapes produced by passionate and renowned artists from around the world. Users are instantly transported in the middle of the toucans in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, at the foot of a glacier calving in Antarctica, or on the edge of an active volcano in Ethiopia.

The need to listen to the world in which we live seems to be more essential every day, and it is in this context that sound ecology and field recording practices have developed. Around the world, passionate artists explore forests, deserts, winds, ice, the seabed, the interior of tree trunks and anthills, in search of unique and unexpected sounds: the wild world is an infinite source of inspiration.

Soundscapes is: 

Every week new, original and documented soundscapes selected by our team

The discovery of inspiring artists, their adventures and the ecosystems they explore

Smart playlists that adapt to the time of day

The benefits of nature sounds: concentration, relaxation, reduction of stress and anxiety, and the harmful effects these have on our health and that of the people around us.

Price and availability: 

Free download on the App Store, worldwide

After a 30 day free trial, a subscription of $35.99 per year (or $4.49 per month) will allow unlimited streaming and access to all features. These revenues will be shared with the artists and help to cover the development costs of the project.

Languages: English, French, Japanese and simplified Chinese

Android and web versions will be developed in the upcoming months



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