Mes: enero 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While the coronavirus has disrupted recycling programs nationwide, TERRA‘s Done with IT mail-in program continues to provide electronics recycling to those impacted the epidemic.

Today, TERRA announces Environmental Office Solutions, Inc. (E.O.S.) has joined the program and will provide certified recycling services from their R2 certified facility in Loveland, CO.

Done with IT serves the entire continental U.S. as well as Canada with recycling options from its international network of e-Stewards and Certified R2 facilities.

«While the electronics recycling industry has been deemed essential, most e-waste recycling programs have been suspended,» said Steven Napoli, President & CEO of TERRA. «Done with IT offers e-waste recycling and ITAD services from nation’s best recyclers for both businesses and consumers without the need for physical contact.»

In addition to being simple, secure and sustainable, Done with IT also partners with professional sports teams and non-profit organizations to return refurbished devices to students that lack the proper equipment for remote learning.

«Most people don’t understand the importance and value of choosing a Certified recycler when retiring their used electronics,» said Matt Service, Vice President of Special Projects at E.O.S. «We specialize in maximizing the value of retired technology and devices while ensuring both data security and sustainability.»

Done with IT also provides opportunities for city, county and state governments to extend e-waste recycling options to their residents through its «Community Member» program. Likewise, business can connect to TERRA’s certified network and offer discounts to their employees through their «Sustainer Member» program.

«TERRA and Done with IT are actively seeking more certified recycling partners like E.O.S.,» Napoli added.

TERRA & Done with IT
TERRA is dedicated to diverting used electronics to the care of Certified Recyclers to maximize reuse and the recycling of natural resources.
http://www.jointerra.org / http://www.donewithit.org / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter

Environmental Office Solutions, Inc. (E.O.S.)
Environmental Office Solutions (EOS) provides custom-tailored, comprehensive, closed-loop recycling and end-of-life asset recovery programs for large corporations and small businesses alike, federal, state and municipal governments as well as educational institutions of all sizes. With multiple facilities, EOS can quickly and efficiently process assets, thus providing more attractive pricing for customers.

Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of our business. EOS has a responsive and knowledgeable team of recycling representatives with over 50 years of combined industry experience.
https://www.eosusa.com/

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BALLERUP, Denmark, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) («LiqTech»), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration technologies, today announced preliminary fourth quarter 2020 financial results and provided an operational update on various growth strategies, including marine scrubber, oil and gas, and black carbon reduction operations.

«As we enter 2021, we see three key opportunities driving growth for LiqTech,» commented Sune Mathiesen, CEO of LiqTech. «First, a rebound in the marine scrubber market as fuel spreads return to pre-COVID levels and an increasing number of countries around the globe move to ban open loop systems in favor of closed-loop systems whereby a filtration system is included. Second, the launch of our water treatment solutions through our joint venture into the oil and gas market, particularly in the Middle East, where our solutions address water scarcity issues and increased regulations toward sustainable solutions. And finally, in the black carbon reduction market, particularly within the Chinese marine industry, where our history in the diesel particulate filters, and the marine market, positions us as an early entrant to this very large opportunity. Given the recent business developments and progress in each of our three lead market opportunities, we have decided to further double our manufacturing capacity in our facility near Copenhagen, Denmark in 2021.»

«We are excited about the development in our three main markets and we believe that 2021 will be an inflection point for LiqTech. Based on the progress to date, we are reiterating our expectation to achieve record revenue in fiscal 2021 and to return to profitability. Looking further out, we believe we are well positioned to grow LiqTech into a leading global filtration company addressing significant global sustainable development goals of clean water and sanitation, climate action and life below water. We look forward to sharing additional details at today’s analyst and investor day.»

Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Results

For the fourth quarter of 2020 ended December 31, 2020 revenue is anticipated to be $4.1 million compared to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2020. The improvement compared to the third quarter of 2020 is driven by a modest rebound in the marine scrubber business following a slowdown in both inquiries and orders that occurred throughout much of 2020 due to the global economic effects of COVID-19.

LiqTech Investor Day

LiqTech will be discussing these preliminary financial results, along with an operational update during its January 2021 investor day being held today, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 commencing 8:00am ET.

The event will be webcast live on LiqTech’s website with a replay of the webcast available for 30 days following the event. Interested parties can access the webcast via the Company’s website at https://www.liqtech.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/ or https://streams.eventcdn.net/liqtech/investor-day/register.

Presentation: Presentation materials for the event will also be located on the Company’s website prior to the start of the event.

About LiqTech International Inc.

LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that provides state-of-the-art ceramic silicon carbide filtration technologies for gas and liquid purification. LiqTech’s silicon carbide membranes are designed to be used in the most challenging water purification applications and its silicon carbide filters are used to control diesel exhaust soot emissions. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using its proprietary silicon carbide technology, resulting in a wide range of component membranes, membrane systems and filters for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration applications. By incorporating LiqTech’s SiC liquid membrane technology with the Company´s extensive systems design experience and capabilities, LiqTech offers unique, turnkey solutions for the most difficult water purification applications.

For more information, please visit www.liqtech.com 

Follow LiqTech on Linkedln: http://www.linkedin.com/company/liqtech-international 

Follow LiqTech on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiqTech

Forward–Looking Statement

This press release contains «forward-looking statements.» Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in the reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.

We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

Company Contact: 
Sune Mathiesen, Chief Executive Officer
LiqTech International, Inc.                                                          
Phone: +45 5197 0908                                                               
www.liqtech.com                                                                      

Investor Contact:
Robert Blum
Lytham Partners, LLC
Phone: (602) 889-9700
liqt@lythampartners.com
www.lythampartners.com 

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NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Research from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E) shows that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for ethanol, a biofuel made from corn, are 46% lower than gasoline. Conventional wisdom based on a prior analysis done by EPA had pegged the difference to only 20%. EH&E’s topical review of the latest science shows that this renewable biofuel is less carbon intensive and more climate-favorable than previously thought.

«This research provides an up-to-date accounting of corn starch ethanol’s GHG profile in comparison to that of gasoline refined from crude oil,» says EH&E Chief Science Officer David MacIntosh. «The results of this research are timely for the scientific, public health, legislative, and business communities seeking to establish a net zero carbon economy while addressing related technological, political and economic challenges.»

The research delivers a transparent, state-of-the-science assessment on life cycle analyses of corn starch ethanol in the U.S. EH&E researchers reached their conclusions after critically reviewing earlier life cycle analysis modeling and data, and consulting with more than two dozen experts from government, academia, and nonprofits. Their findings uncovered significant reductions in carbon intensity made possible by advances in farming technology, soil conservation practices, and production of animal feed as a by-product of making ethanol. 

EH&E’s assessment also shows that carbon emissions from converting prior land uses to corn farming make up only 3.9% of the biofuel’s total GHG emissions–a much smaller amount than generally recognized. This finding stems directly from the latest models and data that consider both the economic value and productivity of land to estimate release of carbon when land is put into corn production. The research’s findings suggest that substitution of conventional gas with corn ethanol could deliver a net carbon sink over a much shorter period than previously estimated.  

Today, corn ethanol accounts for about 10% of liquid fuel sold at gasoline stations in the U.S. and has the potential to account for a greater share of liquid fuel for transportation. The findings provide much-needed data for decisions and policies on the future role of biofuels to address climate change as well as opportunities for continued reduction of carbon emissions across the life cycle of corn ethanol.

About Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc.: 
For over 30 years, our business has been helping organizations deliver safe work environments and healthy buildings. Our Advanced Analytics practice, the research and development arm of EH&E, allows our team members to explore various avenues to improve and enhance today’s environmental, engineering, and health and safety practices.

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HOLLAND, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boxed Water Is Better^® – the leading sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and aluminum cans – announced the launch of its much anticipated flavor line with four naturally and subtly flavored varieties – Lemon, Blackberry, Cucumber and Grapefruit – available for purchase now on their website and in stores soon. Crafted with Boxed Water’s award-winning taste and uncompromising purity, the new flavors offer palette-pleasing hydration options, while continuing to feature the 92% plant-based box – the most renewable option in the water aisle.

«Consumers who support our mission and love our design have passionately called for more flavors almost since our inception, and we are listening,» said Boxed Water CMO, Robert Koenen. «Our flavor launch comes at an exciting time – when consumers are looking for healthy, tasty and eco- friendly options to kick off 2021 and support a better planet. Beyond the ‘new normal’ we are working towards a ‘renewed normal,’ that sets a brighter and higher standard.»

Purified through an eight-step purification process and UV treated, every Boxed Water™ carton promises a crisp, fresh taste. Boxed Water’s line extension will include:

• Lemon – a classic flavor with a hint of citrus
• Blackberry – natural berry sweetness for a change of pace
• Cucumber – spa-influenced refreshing taste
• Grapefruit – an energizing way to kick start the day

Displaying Boxed Water Is Even Better on each carton, the new packaging incorporates vibrant pops of colors with fruit-inspired designs. The new flavors are offered in Boxed Water’s 92 percent plant-based packaging – the highest rate achieved in the industry to date amongst all carton, aluminum and plastic brands.  Even the cap is plant-based, derived from residue waste from FSC-certified sustainably grown trees used for pulp and bioenergy. Every Boxed Water carton is created out of paper sourced from trees in well managed forests, is 100% recyclable and BPA free.

«Like everything we do at Boxed Water, our core goal with the flavor launch is to support our planet and make sustainability a convenient and accessible choice,» continued Koenen. «Being environmentally conscious can still be a lot of fun, as these boxes and flavors convey.»

Boxed Water will continue to institute their One Million Trees campaign with the new flavors, where consumers are encouraged to post a picture of Boxed Water on social media with #BetterPlanet, and Boxed Water will plant two trees with the National Forest Foundation (NFF). Boxed Water has partnered with the NFF for over five years, planting more than a million trees, to support reforestation efforts in areas affected by wildfires and other natural threats.

Lemon, Blackberry, Cucumber and Grapefruit are available in the standard 500mL size and be available online and at select retailers alongside the brand’s current products: 250 mL, 330 mL, 500 mL and 1L sizes. To inquire about availability for purchase and resale, visit http://bit.ly/flavorwaitlist. To learn more about Boxed Water, visit https://boxedwaterisbetter.com/ or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

ABOUT BOXED WATER
Boxed Water was founded in the belief that sustainability matters with the purpose of changing the way packaged water is shipped, sold and enjoyed. This year, Boxed Water became the most sustainable brand on the market, at 92 percent plant based with their packaging and new plant-based cap. All of Boxed Water’s cartons source paper from trees in well-managed forests – where new trees are continuously planted to replace the ones harvested – and are shipped flat to reduce the number of trucks required for transportation. Boxed Water also fills water close to the source and the consumer to reduce its carbon footprint, and all cartons are 100% recyclable, refillable, and BPA free. Boxed Water is a proud member of 1% For The Planet and partner of the National Forest Foundation and Ocean Blue Project. The simple act of choosing Boxed Water is a statement that sustainability matters. Boxed Water is headquartered in Holland, Michigan with filling locations in Michigan and Utah.

Media Contact 
Boxed Water is Better
844-429-3987
press@boxedwaterisbetter.com 

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PARIS, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Air Liquide has completed the construction of the world’s largest PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzer. Supplied with renewable energy, this unit is now producing up to 8.2 tonnes per day of low-carbon hydrogen in Bécancour, Québec. With this large-scale investment, the Group confirms its long-term commitment to the hydrogen energy markets and its ambition to be a major player in the supply of low-carbon hydrogen.

The new 20 MW PEM electrolyser, equipped with Cummins¹ technology, is the largest operating unit of its kind in the world and will help meet the growing demand for low-carbon hydrogen in North America. Bécancour’s proximity to the main industrial markets in Canada and the United States will help ensure their supply of low-carbon hydrogen for industrial use and mobility. The commissioning of this electrolysis unit increases by 50% the capacity of Air Liquide’s Bécancour hydrogen production complex.

Compared to the traditional hydrogen production process, this new production unit will avoid the emission of around 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year, which is equivalent to the emissions of 10,000 cars per year. The choice of Bécancour is based on two attributes of the site: the access to abundant renewable power from Hydro-Québec and the proximity to the hydrogen mobility market in the northeast of the continent.

Susan Ellerbusch, CEO, Air Liquide North America and Group Executive Committee Member: «The fight against climate change is at the heart of the Air Liquide Group’s strategy. The inauguration of the Bécancour site in Canada marks an important step in the implementation of this strategy. With this world’s first, Air Liquide confirms its commitment to the production of low-carbon hydrogen on an industrial scale and its ability to effectively deploy the related technological solutions. Hydrogen will play a key role in the energy transition and the emergence of a low-carbon society.»

Air Liquide’s commitment to hydrogen energy
In the past 50 years, Air Liquide has developed unique expertise enabling it to master the entire hydrogen supply chain, from production and storage to distribution and the development of applications for end users, thus contributing to the widespread use of hydrogen as a clean energy source, for mobility in particular. Air Liquide has designed and installed more than 120 stations around the world to date. Hydrogen is an alternative to meet the challenge of clean transportation and thus contributes to the improvement of air quality. Used in a fuel cell, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air to produce electricity, emitting only water. It does not generate any pollution at the point of use: zero greenhouse gases, zero particles and zero noise. Hydrogen provides a concrete response to the challenges posed by sustainable mobility and local pollution in urban areas.

About Air Liquide in Canada
Air Liquide started its activity in Canada in 1911 and now has a team of more than 2,500 employees working to serve more than 200,000 customers and patients across Canada. In all of the country’s key industrial regions from coast to coast, Air Liquide offers innovative solutions — gas, equipment and services — in a wide variety of sectors: aeronautics, automotive, agri-food industries, chemical, metallurgy, metal fabrication, mining, oil and gas and healthcare.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 67,000 employees and serves more than 3.7 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability. The company’s customer-centric transformation strategy aims at profitable, regular and responsible growth over the long term. It relies on operational excellence, selective investments, open innovation and a network organization implemented by the Group worldwide. Through the commitment and inventiveness of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to 22 billion euros in 2019 and its solutions that protect life and the environment represented more than 40% of sales. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, EURO STOXX 50 and FTSE4Good indexes.

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