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JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2020

During fall 2020, Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on innovations in vertically integrated grower owned processing solutions. Check local listings for more information.

Growing and processing almonds is an energy and resource intensive effort. In this segment, viewers will learn about Harris Woolf Almonds (HWA), a vertically integrated, grower owned processor of almonds and value-added almond products, a California Ag company, acutely focused on corporate and social responsibility.

Audiences will see how by adopting innovative and sustainable Ag-tech solutions, HWA is moving to the forefront of a more finely tuned almond industry. In addition, the segment will focus on the invaluable role that bees play throughout the almond industry. As the largest processor of bee-better certified almonds, viewers will learn how HWA uses bees to pollinate its flowers and turn blossoms into almonds, while working with groups like Xerces Society and Project Apis, to create a biodiverse natural buffet for not only honeybees, but also the 1,600 wild pollinators which call California home.

"We believe HWA will soon be the leading provider of novel, value add almond ingredients. We are ensuring this, by leveraging vertically integrated farming and processing to deliver industry preferred transparent and sustainable products. Participation in the Advancements and American Farmer series' will allow us to showcase the effort our entire team puts forth daily to achieve this,", said Justin Morehead, CEO of HWA.

From natural almonds to almond paste and butter, oil, protein powder, and more, HWA produces both conventional and organic ingredients.

"As one of the largest and most established almond processors, HWA strives to be at the forefront of almond innovation, grower relations, and supply chain transparency," said Will Mensch, producer for DMG Productions.

About Harris Woolf Almonds: 
HWA has been processing almonds for over 30 years and has become known in the industry as a leader in the plant based, alt-dairy, and healthy snacking space. HWA specializes in partnering with food companies to assist in scaling their operations. HWA will soon add two new exciting value-add ingredients: roasted almond protein powder (defatted almond flour) and roasted almond oil.



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BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2020

In response to the significant impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the community, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) announces the following:

COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford

BCF is establishing a temporary fund, the COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford, to benefit the Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC). The Response Fund is to enable W&FLC to make grants to provide immediate, short-term financial relief to individuals who live or work in the Town of Branford.

Individuals who live or work in Branford who have been negatively impacted as a result of this pandemic and seek temporary financial assistance are encouraged to reach out to W&FLC at (203) 458-6699. Examples include but are not limited to: an individual tested positive for the virus and can't work, loss of work or reduced work hours, loss of childcare, need to care for a loved one, etc.

W&FLC will provide one-time grants to individuals of up to $500 to provided immediate, short-term relief. This should provide stopgap support as local, state and federal programs ramp up to address this crisis on a broader scale.

BCF has secured a donation of $5,000 from a local citizen to seed this new fund, and we are encouraging donations to this fund through our website http://www.branfordcommunityfoundation.org. Our goal is to secure at least $20,000 for Branford. All funds raised through this effort will support those impacted in our community by COVID-19.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support those who work and/or live in Branford who face hardship due to the pandemic.

Extension of 2020 Competitive Grant Application Deadline & Reprioritization

BCF will extend its 2020 competitive grant making application deadline to May 1, 2020 and will re-prioritize its 2020 grant review process toward addressing the impact of the COVID-19 virus.

Organizations that submitted a grant by the original March 12, 2020 deadline are asked to consider whether to submit a new proposal based on BCF's reprioritization to the urgent needs presented by the impact of COVID-19 on Branford. Organizations who did not apply by the March 12, 2020 deadline are encouraged to apply by the May 1, 2020 deadline under the new priorities.

Limited emergent funds are available to apply for by qualifying organizations immediately. Contact Jennifer Mullett at jmullett@branfordcommunityfoundation.org for more information.

Guilford Savings Bank Commits $25,000

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Guilford Savings Bank announced a $25,000 commitment to the Branford Community Foundation to support efforts that respond to the needs of those negatively impact by COVID-19. BCF will apply these funds to the initiatives described above.



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Silverdale Elementary SAGE school building wins in the "Green Building" category.

CHEHALIS, WASH. (PRWEB) APRIL 10, 2020

Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. received first place in the "Green Building" category at the Modular Building Institute's 37th Annual World of Modular convention held this past March in Orlando, Florida.

Pacific Mobile Structures earned the recognition for their cost-effective, sustainably designed expansion and renovation of the Silverdale Elementary SAGE school building in the Central Kitsap school district in Washington. In order to accommodate the community's rapidly growing student enrollment, Pacific Mobile Structures—in partnership with Portland State University and Blazer Industries, Inc.—used innovative and cost-effective techniques that delivered all the health and environmental benefits of affordable green construction to provide students with a high-quality, healthy learning environment.

"We are delighted to be acknowledged among the Modular Building Institute's Awards of Distinction," said Tom Coyle, senior vice president of construction & workforce housing. "With the Silverdale Elementary SAGE school being the first of its kind, we've laid the groundwork for environmental and innovation excellence to continue to build award-winning complex SAGE schools throughout the Pacific Northwest."

Entries were judged on criteria including architectural excellence, technical innovation, sustainability, and cost effectiveness by a panel of industry and non-industry construction and code experts, architects, engineers and marketing professionals. The Modular Building Institute promotes and recognizes high quality modular design and construction through innovative practices, education and outreach. modular.org

About SAGE

Pacific Mobile Structures is passionate about creating resource-efficient buildings that improve the learning experience for students and the bottom line for administrators. This is why we've helped pioneer the Smart Academic Green Environment (SAGE) classroom. SAGE combines the latest thinking in healthy learning environments with green building practices. The result is a cost-effective, award-wining, re-locatable classroom alternative.

About Pacific Mobile Structures

Family owned and operated since 1983, Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. is known for flexible, cost-efficient, high performance modular facilities designed for comfort, durability and energy efficiency. The company builds quality office, educational and other facilities for sale or lease, backed by the best customer service in the commercial modular construction industry. pacificmobile.com



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MIAMI (PRWEB) APRIL 10, 2020

World-renowned actor, director, and producer Laurence Fishburne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Fishburne) is the host of the show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The educational program covers an extensive array of topics that uniquely impact people from coast to coast. A new episode will interview industry professionals about the methods and processes utilized in sustainable food production.

By 2050, the world's population will rise to an estimate of 9.1 billion. Food production will need to grow significantly to keep up with the expanding population. With more people on the planet, there is less room to grow food, which means the production of food will need to utilize less real estate. Also, the food will need to be nutritionally dense to provide people with a diverse diet that contains a balanced combination of nutrients and energy to support overall health. Sustainably producing food is key to meeting the needs of future generations.

Sustainable food production is a method that uses systems and processes that conserve non-renewable resources, is non-polluting, safe for workers, and is economically efficient. Producing food this way helps to minimize the impact food production methods have on the environment, which significantly impacts the world's ability to produce food in the future.

The new episode of "Behind The Scenes" will expand further upon sustainable food production methods with those intimately involved in the industry.

The educative program "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is carefully given inspection before broadcast to a larger viewing audience. "Behind The Scenes" has accepted multiple accolades for its endeavors. 



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KNOXVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) APRIL 10, 2020

The Tennessee River Valley (TRV) Stewardship Council is pleased to announce the migration to a new platform for its newly revamped website, providing visitors and residents alike with information on indoor and outdoor attractions, festivals, locals places of interests, lodging and restaurants in the seven-state region.

Available at https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/, the cloud-based website includes new features that work to inform and inspire a reason to visit the Tennessee River Valley. Some of the new features include: 

Responsive platform across multiple devices    

Mapbox maps integration with listings

Nearby places of interest highlighted with each listing

Blog module

Built-in geospatial data alongside other information and files

"The new platform for the Tennessee River Valley Mapguide website offers easy access to valuable tourism information that highlights all there is to see and do in the seven-state region," said Julie Graham, spokesperson for the TRV Stewardship Council. "While indoor attractions across the United States are closed during this time of self-quarantine, many outdoor recreation areas are remaining open. The Tennessee River Valley is home to many natural areas, miles of walking trails and nature preserves offering wide open spaces to experience and fresh air to take in."

To redesign and launch the website, TRV Stewardship Council worked with Elebase, a Denver, Colo.-based company that offers backend services for web and mobile applications via API.

With an area covering 41,028 square miles, the Tennessee River Valley is home to vibrant river cites, 49 lakes, hundreds of waterfalls, vineyards, trails, large tracts of public recreational lands and small, rural communities. The Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide is designed to showcase to national and international audiences the natural, cultural and historic attractions that define the Tennessee River Valley region. It best serves small local businesses by providing a marketing tool to reach travelers worldwide. "The new platform offers users responsive interactive experiences with the mapguide, which was not available on all mobile devices with the previous platform," added Graham.

The Tennessee River Valley Mapguide is one of only 17 geotourism mapguides worldwide to date and joins crownofthecontinent.net and sierranevadageotourism.org in presenting their websites to the world. 



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PENSACOLA, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 10, 2020

18,777 pounds of vinyl regrind. 16,543 pounds of scrap cardboard and office paper. 800 pounds of scrap oil. All of this material is recycled each year at the Hy-Lite manufacturing operation in Pensacola, Fla.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Hy-Lite is sharing information on the company's efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. The manufacturer of acrylic block windows and panels started its recycling efforts in 2007. When the company's shipping supervisor, Myra Moore, got involved in 2015, additional attention was focused on enhancing the program.

"I truly believe we contribute to spoiling the earth with some of our lifestyle choices," says Moore, a resident of Pace, Fla. "This can be turned around and slowed down. I think recycling is the start. That's why I got more involved in our company efforts. Every piece of scrap paper, every soda can, and every cardboard box can be recycled."

Inspiring Others to Recycle 
Moore's dedication to the recycling effort has spawned more awareness and involvement amongst coworkers. Waste is now looked at twice at Hy-Lite. Every item is scrutinized for the possibility of recycling or reusing.

"Right now we're regrinding and selling the scrap vinyl from our window frames," says Moore. "We have another company pick up other items like used oil and cardboard pieces. We also regrind our scrap acrylic from making our acrylic blocks.

"One of the most important ways we save is by reusing packaging materials from incoming supplies. We now salvage that material to ship our own product. We recycle all incoming pallets, boxes, foam and other packaging material."

Every Little Bit Helps 
While the big efforts are important, Moore is perhaps proudest of her role is salvaging the smaller items. She collects food and beverage containers from the company's 27 employees and recycles them on a daily basis by taking them to a county collection site. Instead of throwing away batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and aerosol cans, the company's maintenance team saves them so she can take them to designated local areas for recycling.

According to Moore, the passion for recycling has caught on at Hy-Lite. One employee takes home 55-gallon empty drums that silicone comes in. He recycled 96 drums in one year. And, each week Moore herself takes three bundles of plastic sheeting to Walmart's plastic recycling area. That's more than 144 large plastic bundles of sheeting a year.

"I am inspired to do a small part because I know it makes a big difference," says Moore. "I know anything that goes in the landfill never really goes away.

"As long as there are places that will take recyclable materials, we all have a choice. I'm constantly looking for opportunities to reduce, recycle and reuse. This gives our company the opportunity to be environmentally friendly while saving on dumpster fees and some packaging costs. This is a win-win situation."

Hy-Lite, a U.S. Block Windows Company, is the leading manufacturer of acrylic block, glass block and decorative glass windows. The company's privacy product options include acrylic block shutters, accent panels, radius walls, partition walls and door inserts. Since 1988, the Pensacola, Florida-based company has been committed to providing residential and commercial construction professionals and homeowners with elegant, affordable privacy window designs. 



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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

Skin Resource.MD, a therapeutic line of skincare products created by board-certified dermatologists and based out of San Diego, California, announced the optimization of two best-selling facial products, the reformulation and repackaging of Tea Tree Deep Clearing Cleanser (formerly Pore-Clearing Cleanser) and the resizing of the fan-favorite, Baobab Skin Correction Facial Cream after supplies were completely depleted. The baobab correction cream is now offered in environmentally-friendly packaging, and contains more ounces of product for the same price. Both products were formulated by practicing dermatologists.

The improved Tea Tree Deep Clearing Cleanser utilizes the same natural compounds, but with increased concentrations to optimize product effectiveness. These ingredients include tea tree oil and willow bark, the natural source of salicylic acid, to clean deep within pores and reduce inflammation. The optimized formula also includes an increased concentration of peppermint oil, to soothe and cleanse the skin, and sage leaf extract. Sage leaf extract contains Vitamin A and calcium which fight free radicals while preventing inflammation.

Tea Tree Deep Clearing Cleanser comes in an 8.45 fl oz bottle for $20 and can be purchased at SkinResouceMD.com.

The Baobab Skin Correction Facial Cream is the first facial correction cream utilizing the oil pressed from the baobab seed as the key ingredient and has returned to the shelves in environmentally-friendly packaging after a three-month wait. The move to repackage the best-selling correction cream occurred after the product sold out entirely and is an effort to reduce the overall environmental footprint of the product.

The baobab oil used in the skin cream contains high concentrations of Vitamins A, D, E, and F and fatty acids which are known for their ability to rejuvenate the skin, lessen the signs of aging, brighten skin, and help reverse sun damage. Baobab Skin Correction Facial Cream also addresses multiple specialty skin issues, including melasma, uneven skin tone, acne scars, and eczema.

The new Baobab Skin Correction Facial Creamcontains 2.5 fl oz, .8 fl oz more than its predecessor, and will be offered at the same price of $49. It is recommended to be used twice per day and is for sale online at SkinResourceMD.com.

A portion of these sales supports vulnerable communities via the International Medical Corps, who is providing expertise, equipment, training and triage services in response to COVID-19 all over the world.

"Skin Resource.MD started because we wanted to democratize excellent skincare," said Paul B. Dean, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.D., founder of Skin ResourceMD. "It is important to us to continually update and optimize our products based on the current science and practice of dermatology to provide our patients and customers the best products at the best price."

Both products were co-created by Christopher V. Crosby, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.D., and Paul B. Dean, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.D., in order to provide effective and gentle products with high antioxidants to the skin care regimen for their patients at the Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic in San Diego. Both products can be used together to combat oily skin, blemishes and acne scars. Like all Skin Resource.MD products, the correction facial cream and cleanser are fragrance-free and have had no animal testing.

These new products supplement the brand's selection of therapeutic skincare products that include moisturizers, cleansers, serums, sunscreens and exfoliants. The brand also offers products specifically formulated for particular conditions as well as kits intended for use following medical procedures.



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PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

A coalition representing counties, business and labor has reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service that will initiate a public regulatory rule-making process for reevaluating critical habitat designated for the Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The agreement was filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and is subject to court approval.

The agreement is related to a unanimous 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision finding the ESA does not authorize the government to designate lands as critical habitat, unless it is in fact habitat for the species. The Supreme Court also ruled that courts can review government evaluations of the impact of designating critical habitat, which the lower courts had refused to allow for over 30 years.

The coalition brought legal action after the Fish & Wildlife Service designated 9.5 million acres of mostly federal lands as NSO critical habitat across Washington, Oregon and Northern California in 2012. This was 38 percent more than was set aside in 1992 following the listing of the NSO. The coalition's legal action focused on the inclusion of millions of acres of forests not occupied by the species, including over 1.1 million acres of federal lands designated for active forest management activities and where no owls are present.

The ESA requires the federal government to take "into consideration the economic impact, the impact on national security, and any other relevant impact, of specifying any particular area as critical habitat." The coalition argued the 2012 NSO designation violated the ESA by failing to consider any negative effects from designating areas that aren't used by the NSO and never will be.

This agreement does not invalidate the 2012 NSO designation, nor does it change the Northwest Forest Plan that sets aside 20 million acres in reserve areas. Rather, it secures a commitment by the Fish & Wildlife Service to reevaluate whether designations are appropriate based on conservation benefits, environmental and economic impacts, and other factors. As with conventional federal rule-making, this regulatory process will offer opportunities for public comment and involvement.    

"Our coalition supports balanced federal policies that carefully follow sound science while recognizing and considering the economic and social needs of our rural communities. This agreement will provide a public process that will enable federal agencies to develop a policy that is based in federal law and modern science. It will also enable agencies to better manage public lands to improve forest health, support local economies, while providing outdoor recreation and habitat for other species." Travis Joseph, President of the American Forest Resource Council.

"The listing of the Northern Spotted Owl and the designation of critical habitat has had a enormous negative social and economic impact on our rural communities. This agreement is a positive first step toward developing policies that balance the needs of our communities, while assuring protections for the species." Tom Lannen, Skamania County (Wash.) Commissioner.

"In addition to costing jobs and critical county revenues, the 2012 NSO critical habitat designation has severely impacted science-based efforts to implement forest management and restoration projects, including in overstocked forests, to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Millions of acres of federal forests in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California are at risk of fire, disease, insect infestations, and drought putting habitat and communities at risk." Ray Haupt, Siskiyou County (Calif.) Commissioner.

"Our coalition supports science-based solutions to recovering the Northern Spotted Owl and mitigating threats to its population. Addressing threats such as the invasive Barred Owl and stand-replacing wild-fires that have devastated occupied habitat will be critical. We believe this agreement will help to restore the social and economic balances in our local communities that they so desperately need." Gary Stamper, Lewis County (Wash.) Commissioner.

The Coalition in this action includes: 
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters 
Siskiyou County, California 
American Forest Resource Council 
Hampton Affiliates 
The Murphy Company 
Rough & Ready Lumber LLC 
Perpetua Forests Company 
Seneca Sawmill Company 
Seneca Jones Timber Company 
Swanson Group Mfg. LLC 
Trinity River Lumber Company, 
Lewis County, Washington 
Skamania County, Washington 
Klickitat County, Washington



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DAVIS, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

To better serve our membership in a rapidly evolving energy market, the GRC, the world's largest direct-membership geothermal professional and trade association, has begun a transition to a new operational management model that places most day-to-day operations with an association management company. GRC has chosen Association Headquarters, Inc.

This change will include GRC closing its Davis, California office and saying goodbye to several staff members. These staff members were vital to GRC and each was personally and professionally committed to the GRC mission. "On behalf of the entire geothermal industry, we truly thank the departing staff for all of their tremendous work. They are our colleagues and our friends and they will be missed. This has been an extremely difficult but necessary change," said Dr. Andrew Sabin, President of the Board of Directors. "The need and the demand for renewable energy, including geothermal energy, is becoming apparent to all consumers and decision-makers alike. GRC needs to position itself for this growth with scalable and dynamic capabilities that help us build our program and best serve our members and our industry."

As with the 2018 incorporation of the functions of the former Geothermal Energy Association into GRC, GRC will continue its non-profit status as a California corporation. And it will continue to operate and grow its physical and online libraries from Davis. Barring any permanent or unforeseen impacts owing to Covid-19, this transition will be complete by the end of April.

"It's an exciting time for GRC," said Dr. Will Pettitt, GRC's Executive Director. "After an exhaustive search undertaken by a diverse team that included GRC directors as well as volunteers from our community, we selected Association Headquarters (AH) to help operationalize our strategic plan. AH is recognized as one of the largest and most talented of these companies in the world and provides a complete management service from administration to annual meeting management," said Dr. Pettitt. "AH will allow us to strengthen and grow our existing program, as well as expedite engagement with industry partners inside and outside of geothermal energy."

"As an association management company that has been partnering with associations for more than 40 years, it was immediately apparent that GRC has tremendous growth potential," said Bob Waller, Jr., CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer of AH. "I'm confident this will be a fruitful partnership and we're excited to take GRC and the industry to new heights, and to provide members with outstanding programs."

About the Geothermal Resources Council:

Founded in 1972, the GRC is a California-based, non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. It is the world's largest direct-membership geothermal professional and industry association and has an international footprint. The GRC 's mission is to educate and advance our industry by supporting the development of geothermal energy resources through the communication of robust research, knowledge, and guidance. For more information, please visit http://www.geothermal.org.

About Association Headquarters:

Association Headquarters (AH) is a best-in-class professional services firm dedicated to enabling non-profit organizations to fulfill their missions, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. AH understands association trends and best practices and has professionals experienced in management, meetings, marketing, non-dues revenue growth, technology, recruiting, finances, and more. The Mt. Laurel, NJ – based company maintains AMC Institute Charter Accreditation status. The AMC Institute Accreditation program is based on an ANSI Standard. As named by the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA), AH is a Platinum Certified Customer Service Organization. 



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

dMASS, an early-stage company based in Austin, Texas, has developed a patented technology for identifying and curating thousands of innovations being developed by startups and large companies, engineers, and scientists around the world.

The technology was designed to automate the way that businesses identify emerging technologies, adapt to changing conditions, and build a more sustainable economy. Now, the company has decided to open its AI platform to help with the immediate crisis of COVID-19.

According to Kathryn Lewis, dMASS CEO, "As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown, we sought to use our capabilities in the fight against the virus and its devastating impacts. We have spent years tracking innovations that have the potential to build a more sustainable future. The COVID-19 pandemic, like sustainability is a global challenge. So, we decided to open our platform to help."

The data system includes cutting-edge research, technology innovations, and creative business models that companies use to improve operational performance. In response to the crisis, the company has focused on curating innovations that can make a difference on the front-lines of the pandemic.

The company recently released a free version of the platform to connect emergency managers with the lifesaving innovations that address critical problems. Topics range from decentralized healthcare and last mile deliveries to medical device and PPE shortages. From companies making portable emergency rooms, to drones for delivering materials, or 3D printers replenishing critical supplies, the searchable data system is putting real-world solutions at the fingertips of public interest organizations.

"As the database grows, we expect the innovations collected during this crisis to be useful in future emergencies as well", according to Lewis.

Emergency professionals can gain full access to the Innovation Engine's features and data by contacting dMASS at info@dmass.net.

About dMASS 
dMASS is a social venture based in Austin, Texas. The company has developed a patented technology to find, curate, and track thousands of innovations being developed by startups and large companies, engineers and scientists around the world.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Controlled Contamination Services is pleased to announce Chris Reinmiller as the new Chief Financial Officer for the company. Chris will officially begin his duties as the CFO on April 20th and will be working out of the Dallas, TX offices for CCS.

Chris comes to CCS from CW Wright Construction where he served as the CFO and oversaw finance, accounting, and HR. Prior to that Chris was the Vice President of Business Operations for PrimeLine Utility Services, a leading national utility services company. Chris also worked for Microsoft's Data Center Construction group and played a key role in building the infrastructure that hosts Microsoft Azure, O365 and Xbox. "Chris brings a high-level set of knowledge, skills, and experience in a variety of roles that will align perfectly with CCS and his new role as CFO. We are very excited for Chris to join the team as we continue to scale our highly specialized company throughout the US," said CCS President, Eric Goldmann.

Chris will oversee finance, accounting and IT for CCS and will also be instrumental in supporting the Executive Leadership Team setting key strategic initiatives for CCS to become to the dominant player in this space. Chris has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University and an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Chris is originally from Seattle, WA. He and his wife recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary and they have three children; Charlie (6), Lucas (4) and Allie Grace (2).

About Controlled Contamination Systems:

CCS is the leading provider of GMP cleaning services for controlled environments in the Life Sciences, Data Center, and manufacturing industries. CCS provides its clients with comprehensive cleaning, decontamination, and technical service solutions that exceed the health, safety and environmental requirements for your business.

Since 1993, CCS has cleaned and provided facility solutions, technical services and bio-decontamination service to millions of square feet of client space throughout the US. CCS tailors its solutions with proven best practices in facility services and cleaning controlled environments. 



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has announced the achievement of four LEED building recertifications in famous Balboa Park. This achievement is a testament to the continued commitment of the Cultural Partnership, its members, the San Diego Green Building Council, the City of San Diego, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to maintain and operate the historic buildings in Balboa Park using green practices. The recent recertification of Casa de Balboa, Casa del Prado, the Fleet Science Center, and The Old Globe are a continuation of the Park's centennial goal of maintaining 10 LEED certified buildings in Balboa Park.

Moreover, the goal of 10 LEED certifications in Balboa Park was a precursor to the City of San Diego's Climate Action Plan, and validates the sustainability practices, projects, and efforts established in Balboa Park since the inception of the Cultural Partnership's Sustainability Program in 2008. The focus on "green buildings" - one of which is more than 100 years old - demonstrates the critical role of building management and the positive impact it can have on our environment. In maintaining green buildings, organizations in Balboa Park are contributing to the City's Climate Action Plan goals, as well as the overall health and resiliency of the community.

The LEED recertification requires the re-evaluation of energy efficiency measures, water efficiency, waste reduction strategies, green purchasing initiatives, transportation, and more within buildings. Casa de Balboa, Casa del Prado and The Old Globe were initially LEED Silver certified in 2015; the Fleet Science Center was initially LEED Silver certified in 2010, and had maintained its Silver status for its first recertification in 2015. In the recent recertification process, Casa del Prado, the Fleet Science Center, and The Old Globe maintained their LEED Silver certification, and Casa de Balboa improved to LEED Gold certification.

Special collaborative efforts were made for Casa del Prado and Casa de Balboa, as they are multi-tenant buildings. Casa del Prado is home to such groups as the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, San Diego Junior Theatre, and San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego History Center are among the tenants at Casa de Balboa. All organizations within each building were actively participating in the LEED recertification. The City of San Diego's Parks and Recreation Department was also a partner for these buildings as they oversee maintenance for Casa del Prado and partial maintenance for Casa de Balboa.

Deborah Klochko, Executive Director and Chief Curator at the Museum of Photographic Arts said on improving to LEED Gold at Casa de Balboa, "Our team at MOPA has always been stewards of the environment by improving each of our practices to have as small a carbon footprint as possible. We committed to clean power with other Casa de Balboa tenants by installing solar on our roof. Our carpets and reupholstered theater seats are made of recycled materials, and a skylight in the museum's atrium reduces the need for artificial light. We've switched to LED lights and installed controls and motion-sensing technology that dims the lights when no patrons are in the space to further reduce our energy consumption."

Since the first LEED certification in 2009 of the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Cultural Partnership has worked with the arts, science, and culture organizations in Balboa Park to complete over 100 energy efficiency and water retrofit projects helping save multiple non-profit members nearly $2 million in operation costs, and diverting 5,139 metric tons of carbon dioxide equal to greenhouse gas emissions from 1,091 passenger vehicles driven for a year.

"We are very proud of the sustainability efforts made by our member non-profits over the last 10 years here in Balboa Park," said Peter Comiskey, Executive Director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. "Every one of them understands the importance of improving efficiencies, for both the planet and their bottom line. The recent LEED recertifications underscore their continued commitment to invest in green efforts."

Additional thanks go to the San Diego Green Building Council and their Green Assistance Program volunteers who provided sustainability expertise and support by helping organizations collect and document data for the LEED recertification submissions.

Josh Dean, Executive Director of the San Diego Green Building Council stated, "This was an extraordinary opportunity to engage 40 GAP volunteers in partnership with Balboa Park and City of San Diego staff in our hands-on learning program to recertify these four buildings. Being able to consistently come back to the Park, ever since the first GAP project in 2012 at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, and have these historical facilities continue to achieve high marks in the LEED O+M rating system verifies the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership's leadership in driving sustainable operations in buildings. We can't thank our volunteers, Park staff, and City staff enough for their time and commitment to the recertification of these LEED projects."



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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

The second phase of the Modera Metro Dadeland development, the East Tower in Miami, Florida was completed in February 2020. The 25-floor luxury apartment tower relied on Penetron crystalline technology to address the high-water table at the construction site.

With views of Miami and Biscayne Bay, the Modera Metro Dadeland community is within walking distance of the Dadeland North Metrorail station and also close to major Miami thoroughfares, including U.S. 1, the Palmetto Expressway and the Snapper Creek Expressway.

The Modera Metro Dadeland East Tower is Mill Creek Residential's eighth community development in South Florida. The 25-story East Tower features 422-luxury apartments offered in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Amenities include two rooftop decks, barbecue areas, an on-site park, pet spa, and an elevated swimming pool – with a spectacular view. Indoors, the East Tower offers a fitness studio, clubhouse, cybercafé, conference room, game room, theater and bike garage.

Successful Partnership 
"The first phase of the Modera Metro Dadeland development – the West Tower – was completed two years ago," says Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group. "Initially, a bentonite membrane was specified as a solution to waterproof below-ground concrete structures. However, Penetron was able to offer the Mill Creek project managers a more reliable and durable – not to mention more cost-effective – waterproofing solution. Due to the success of the West Tower, we were able to participate in the construction of the newly-completed East Tower as well."

SUPERMIX, the project's ready-mix supplier, treated the concrete for the East Tower's below-grade elevator pits and pool structure with PENETRON ADMIX. In addition, PENETRON, a topical waterproofing material, and PENECRETE MORTARwere used to fill the form-tie holes and complete the required repairs.

Durable Concrete Despite a Tropical Climate 
As a permeability-reducing admixture that's easily added to a concrete mix, PENETRON ADMIX reacts to moisture in fresh concrete to generate a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout the pores and capillary tracts normally found in concrete. The crystalline formation permanently seals microcracks, pores and capillaries against the penetration of water or liquids from any direction, substantially reducing the permeability of the usually porous concrete matrix.

"Because it's an integral waterproofing solution, PENETRON ADMIX is permanent and provides low permeability and self-healing properties," adds Christopher Chen. "It's a highly effective solution for concrete structures exposed to the high groundwater environments encountered in Southern Florida."

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




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BRIDGEVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

A study recently published in Nanoscale, 2020, a journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry, showed that the Olive Leaf Extract made by Euromed demonstrably inhibits the growth of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Traditionally, Olive Leaf Extract has been used as an herbal dietary supplement due to it containing oleuropein and other polyphenolic compounds which have been known to offer health benefits for blood pressure, heart health and the immune system. Now, this unique study brings the good news that in addition to enhancing human health, olive leaf extract may also be used as an antimicrobial to control potential foodborne pathogens.

The full title is "Natural flagella-templated Au nanowires as a novel adjuvant against Listeria monocytogenes" and its authors are Yanhong Liu, Renjie Du, Yuejun Qu, Phoebe X. Qi, Xingpin Sunand Min Zhao. The link to the complete study is: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32100780/?from_term=flagella-templated&from_pos=1.

Secondary plant substances, such as olive leaf extract, are gaining increasing attention as potential antibacterial and food preservative agents. These naturally occurring compounds possess diverse chemical structures, along with a wide range of biological activities, and are ideally aligned with continuing consumer trends seeking foods produced with natural ingredients.

Innovative Approach: Gold nanowires 
Foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes – often found in dairy products, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods – can survive and grow in harsh conditions such as low temperatures. As such, the elimination of these bacteria is a significant challenge for the food industry.

In this current study, Dr. Yanhong Liu and her research colleagues did something very unusual: They synthesized gold nanowires using bacteria flagella as a template. Gold nanowires are highly effective catalysts that improve the efficiencies of secondary plant metabolites as bacterial inhibitors. The researchers were excited to find that Euromed's Olive Leaf Extract inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes completely. In addition, the gold nanowires demonstrated high electrocatalytic activity and showed NO mutagenic effect at the concentration used.

This can be profoundly good news: The gold nanowires fabricated in this work have the potential to be used as new antimicrobial packing materials to enhance food safety.

Plus, the potential here for olive leaf extract is enormous, as well.

There was a previously published study that showed promising results as well: Dr. Yanhong Liu and her fellow researchers investigated the antimicrobial effect of olive leaf extract against major foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enteritidis. The results showed that at a concentration of 62.5 mg/ml, olive leaf extract almost completely inhibited the growth of these three pathogens. Furthermore, it also inhibited biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteritidis, and reduced cell motility in Listeria monocytogenes.

About EUROMED: 
Founded in 1971 by the German pharmaceutical company MADAUS, Euromed is a leading producer of standardized herbal extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of botanical origin for the international pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.

A biomass of more than 5000 tons is extracted at the company's manufacturing facilities in Barcelona and in Murcia, Spain annually. The new production plant in Murcia further expands Euromed's capabilities with eco-friendly technologies, such as one that uses a sophisticated water-based extraction method, Pure-Hydro Process.

All extracts comply with worldwide GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and international pharmacopoeias. Euromed has a long history of expertise in research and development, laboratory analyses, and extraction technologies. The company is committed to the highest quality standards in terms of analytical, chemical, and evidence-based therapeutic aspects. This experience is now available to the rapidly expanding global nutraceutical market, increasingly seeking scientifically evidence-based ingredients.

Euromed's US office headquarters is located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. 



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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Ohio-based L.J. Smith Stair Systems officials are sharing details on how the company recycles a variety of products. This includes 2.5 million pounds of sawdust and 48 tons of scrap cardboard each year.

BOWERSTON, OHIO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Employees at L.J. Smith Stair Systems manufacturing and distribution facilities know all about recycling. The team has solid environmental practices in place, encouraging everything from recycling sawdust and cardboard, to having LED and motion sensor lighting installed at their facilities.

"We manufacture tens of thousands of wood balusters and newel posts each year," says Craig Kurtz, president of L.J. Smith Stair Systems. "That process results in lots of sawdust. Right now we recycle about 2.5 million pounds of sawdust each year. We've been dedicated to this recycling process for the past three decades."

Rather than throw the sawdust away, L.J. Smith sells the residue of Red Oak, Poplar, White Oak and Maple sawdust to local vendors. The company's environmental program partners use the reclaimed sawdust in a variety of products, including compost, top soil and mulch.

Recycling in Action

Recycling at L.J. Smith doesn't end with sawdust. That's really just the beginning.

"We recycle about 48 tons of scrap cardboard each year at our Bowerston, Ohio facility," says Kurtz. "We avoid disposal costs by giving this material to local companies for their use. For us, it's all about acting responsibly as a corporation."

Lighting the Way

Additional environmental actions for the company include having replaced their previous light fixtures with LED lights. That change in the company's four manufacturing operations saves on energy costs ... estimated at $40,000 each year in just the Bowerston facility.

"Several of our facilities have motion sensitive lighting," says Kurtz. "If there's no motion in a specific area after several minutes, the lights automatically turn off, saving more energy.

"We're continually reviewing ways to reuse and recycle materials in our facilities. It doesn't matter if it's 15 minutes of energy saved with a motion sensor light or thousands of pounds of wooden pallets being recycled. We try to focus on our environmental practices every day, at every location."

About L.J. Smith

From wooden hand rails to stainless steel cables, L.J. Smith Stair Systems has grown dramatically since its start in 1885. For 135 years the innovative company has developed new products, solutions and stylish rail systems for residential and commercial projects across America.

Since 1991 L.J. Smith has made many strategic acquisitions to stay on top of new stair system trends and bring people what they want. The company now has four manufacturing and distribution locations (in Bowerston, Ohio; Corona, Calif.; Ball Ground, Ga.; and Puyallup, Wash.). Three additional distribution facilities are located in Salem, N.H.; Houston, Texas and West Valley City, Utah. When NOVO Building Products purchased L.J. Smith in 2018, additional distribution locations --- in Zeeland, Mich.; Chesapeake, Va.; Allentown, Penn.; Lakeland, Fla.; and Dallas, Texas --- were added for the company's products.

L.J. Smith products --- including wooden and ornamental iron balusters, stainless steel cable and tube infills, newel posts, hand rails and accessories --- are all defined by their unique designs, uncompromised durability and good looks. 



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