Mes: febrero 2021

LISHUI, China, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) («Tantech» or the «Company»), a clean energy company in China, today announced its subsidiary Zhejiang Tantech Bamboo Charcoal Co., Ltd. participated in the creation of Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of ISO 21626, an international standard for bamboo charcoal. Part 1 and Part 2 have been formally published.

The International Organization for Standardization («ISO») is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Technical Committee ISO/TC 296, Bamboo and Rattan, published ISO 21626-1:2020 for Bamboo charcoal – Part 1: Generalities, and ISO 21626-2:2020 for Bamboo charcoal – Part 2 Fuel Applications.

Mr. Wangfeng Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Tantech, said, «We are proud to have an integral part in the creation of international standards for bamboo charcoal, which underscores our industry leading position. We believe this will serve to instill confidence in consumers, as they will now be able to purchase sustainable products with greater confidence, knowing there is a standardization of quality. We have seen a steady increase in usage for bamboo charcoal, as countless products and innovative applications have been developed across environmental and green sectors, health and beauty, and household goods, to name just a few. We are excited about the standardization as a next step in the evolution of this very long-term growth market opportunity.»

About Tantech Holdings Ltd.

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China, Tantech, together with its subsidiaries, is now, in addition to be a developer and manufacturer of bamboo-based charcoal, an innovative leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electric vehicles. The Company has also invested in mining business in 2018 and 2019.

For more information please visit: http://ir.tantech.cn.

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DETROIT, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amesite Inc., (Nasdaq: AMST), an artificial intelligence software company providing the most advanced A.I. powered online learning ecosystems for business, higher education and K-12, announced today an expansion of its partnership with Wayne State University, Michigan’s third-largest institution of higher learning.  Created and delivered by Amesite, and targeting its alumni and members of the WSU community, the university will now offer six-week on-line, A.I. powered certification courses covering the following content:

• Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
• Data Science
• Electric Vehicle Technologies
• Mobility as a Service
• Programming for Autonomous Systems

Dr. Farshad Fotouhi, Dean of Engineering at Wayne State University, stated: «We chose to partner with Amesite because they offer the most advanced online learning platform in the market today. The feedback from our students and instructors has been overwhelmingly positive.»

Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, founder and CEO of Amesite, commented, «Even the most recently-graduated engineering cohorts did not train deeply on electrification technologies, and the industry has a critical need for talent. The fact that Michigan’s third largest university with 27,000 students and over 250,000 alumni, chose Amesite to create and deliver courses in the electric-vehicle industry is indicative of the quality of our A.I. driven platform and our ability to create exceptional and innovative content. We are extremely well-positioned for growth, addressing an enormous market opportunity, as we continue to roll out what we believe is the best A.I.-driven online learning platform in the industry.»

According to Gartner, the global online education market is expected to reach $246 billion by 2026, a CAGR of 8.2%.

The entire automotive industry is transforming as it delivers electric, autonomous and connected vehicles. Sales of electric vehicles now top 2 million annually as part of a $151 billion global electric mobility market. The global autonomous vehicle market is projected to be valued at $54 billion.

The new courses will launch on February 22. People interested in learning more about the certificates are encouraged to visit: https://wayne.amesite.com/

About Amesite Inc.
Amesite is a high-tech artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based platform and content creation services for business, university and K-12 learning and upskilling. Amesite-offered courses and programs are branded to our customers. For more information, visit https://amesite.com.

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The organic breakfast company partners with the zero-waste shopping platform as it launches in Ontario

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Path, North America’s largest organic breakfast cereal and snack food company, is thrilled to announce its expanded partnership with Loop as the global reuse platform launches its service in Canada.

Initially rolling out across most of Ontario, Loop customers will now be able to shop for a wide variety of food and household products from trusted brands – like Nature’s Path – in durable, reusable packaging. 

Loop consumers can order through www.loopstore.ca and pay a deposit on each package which is fully refundable when it is returned. After use, consumers simply place the empty containers back into the Loop Tote and return the tote by scheduling a free pickup online or dropping it off at one of the more than 500 participating retail locations in Ontario. Nature’s Path will offer its Pumpkin Flax Granola through Loop in reusable jars and has plans to eventually increase its available product line.

«We were honoured to be one of the first companies, and the first organic food producer, to join Loop on its journey of reducing global waste. As a Canadian company, we are even more excited to expand our partnership with Loop as it takes its first step towards reducing waste here in Canada,» says Jyoti Stephens, VP Mission and Strategy for Nature’s Path.

As part of Nature’s Path’s mission to always leave the earth better than they found it, the company first joined Loop as one of its founding partners when the platform launched in New York City in May of 2019. Since then, Loop has expanded across the United States as well as into the United Kingdom and France.

«Nature’s Path is Loop’s ideal partner; a company truly committed to zero waste.  Its ongoing work to better the planet is an inspiration and should be an example to other companies that a successful business along with sustainability is not only doable, but profitable.» Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of Loop and TerraCycle.

Nature’s Path is deeply committed to sustainability. The company was the first North American food producer to achieve zero-waste certification at all its manufacturing facilities, and is committed to all its packaging being reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 (and it’s already 97% of the way there by weight.) Nature’s Path estimates that one reusable jar of its Loop granola will save more than 4 kilos (9 pounds) of waste generated from 100 boxes of granola.

«We are always working to improve and reduce our packaging footprint,» says Stephens. «We really value what Loop is trying to achieve, and truly believe it represents the future of consumer goods. People want the reduce the amount of waste they are generating, and Nature’s Path is proud to be at the forefront of this movement.»

ABOUT NATURE’S PATH FOODS
Nature’s Path Organic Foods is North America’s largest organic breakfast and snack food company and produces USDA and Canadian Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified breakfast and snack foods sold in grocery and natural food stores in over 50 countries around the world. Committed to the triple bottom line— socially responsible, environmentally sustainable and financially viable, Nature’s Path works diligently to support communities and champion the cause of people and planet. Brands include Nature’s Path®, Love Crunch®, Qi’a®, Que Pasa®, Flax Plus®, and EnviroKidz®. Founded in 1985, Nature’s Path is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and employs hundreds of valued team members at its four facilities in Canada and the United States.

ABOUT LOOP
Loop is an initiative from TerraCycle, an innovative waste management company whose mission is to Eliminate the Idea of Waste®. Operating nationally across 21 countries, TerraCycle partners with leading consumer product companies, retailers, cities, and facilities to recycle hard to recycle waste. Loop has been designed to addresses the issue of waste at its source by providing consumers a circular shopping platform while encouraging manufacturers to own and take responsibility for their packaging on the long term.

For more information, please contact:
Samantha Falk
Nature’s Path Director, Communications
sfalk@naturespath.com

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STOCKHOLM, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB) is pleased to announce the winning of the Smart Port Challenge Competition held by Morocco’s National Ports Agency and National Single Window for foreign trade- PORTNET, together with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation and Morocco’s port community.

The goal of the challenge was to find disruptive solutions that will facilitate transit at Morocco’s ports and improve port performance.

The event took place virtually, and Eco Wave Power was represented by Matias Sigal from the Eco Wave Power Business Development Department.

After pitches by seven finalists, and time taken by the judges for deliberation, Eco Wave Power was determined as one of three winners.

The award granted to Eco Wave Power is 100,000 MAD, as well as an opportunity for Morocco to become an Eco Wave Power testing and implementation hub.

One of the Jury members, Dr. Mikael Lind from the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE) congratulated Eco Wave Power for winning the award and said: «I think that Eco Wave Power’s solution is very promising for responding to the needs of the port to establish itself as an energy hub and as a contributor to the green conversion of the maritime and the global transport chain.»

Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power said: «I am very grateful for such recognition by the Smart Port Challenge in Morocco. We are very interested in the Moroccan energy market, and hope that this will be the beginning of a long-term collaboration»  

You can watch all pitches and award ceremony in the following link: Smart Port Challenge | Final Demos and Award Ceremony – YouTube

About EWPG Holding AB (SE0012569663)

EWPG Holding AB (publ) («Eco Wave Power») is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power’s mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from sea and ocean waves.

EWP is recognized as a «Pioneering Technology» by the Israel’s Ministry of Energy and was labelled as an «Efficient Solution» by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power’s project in Gibraltar has received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund and from the European Commission’s HORIZON2020 framework program. The company is also  recognized by the United Nations in receiving the «Climate Action Award».

The Eco Wave Power share (ECOWVE) is traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.

FNCA is the company’s Certified Advisor (+46 8-528 00 399, info@fnca.se).

Read more about Eco Wave Power at: www.ecowavepower.com

For more information, please contact:

Inna Braverman, CEO
inna@ecowavepower.com
+97235094017

Aharon Yehuda, CFO
Aharon@ecowavepower.com

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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) («TransAlta» or the «Company») announced today that it has completed the first of three planned coal-to-gas («CTG») boiler conversions at its Sundance and Keephills power generation facilities near Wabamun, Alberta.

«The full conversion of Sundance Unit 6 from thermal coal to natural gas is a significant landmark for TransAlta on its journey to transition off coal towards 100 per cent clean electricity,» says Dawn Farrell, President and CEO of TransAlta. «Converting to natural gas from coal reduces our CO₂ emissions by half from approximately 1.05 tonnes CO2e per MWh to approximately 0.52 tonnes CO2e per MWh in 2021, and highlights TransAlta’s commitment to meet our own, and our customers’, E²SG needs.»

With $35 million invested in the Sundance Unit 6 («Sun-6») boiler conversion and another $50 million for upgrades to the unit’s Distributed Control System and scheduled major maintenance, the $85 million total investment in the project is also a significant boost to the economy, locally and across Canada. At its peak, nearly 700 additional jobs were created to complete the Sun-6 conversion, system upgrades and maintenance projects.

In 2021, TransAlta will complete its second and third CTG conversions with Keephills Unit 2 by mid-June, followed by Keephills Unit 3 by mid-December. In addition, TransAlta will have significantly advanced the repowering of its Sundance 5 unit into a highly efficient combined-cycle facility. By January 1, 2022, TransAlta’s Alberta thermal fleet will be fueled completely by natural gas and entirely off coal. Once converted to gas, the units are anticipated to be able to run through to 2031 to 2039 – a significant lengthening of their asset lives.

TransAlta is on track to reduce its emissions by more than 70 per cent from 2005 levels by the end of 2022. This achievement, coupled with TransAlta’s diversified generating portfolio, including extensive hydro and wind assets, positions the Company to be a highly competitive provider of low carbon electricity for the market and its customers.

About TransAlta:
TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with clean, affordable, energy efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest producers of wind power and Alberta’s largest producer of hydro-electric power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud community-member where its employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has been recognized by CDP (formerly Climate Disclosure Project) as an industry leader on Climate Change Management, having recently achieved an A- score from CDP.

For more information about TransAlta, visit its website at transalta.com.

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This news release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words «continue», «may», «will», «propose», and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking information or statements. More particularly, and without limitation, this news release contains forward looking statements and information relating to: the reduction of our CO₂ emissions at Sun-6 by half from approximately 1.05 tonnes CO2e per MWh to approximately 0.52 tonnes CO2e per MWh in 2021; total cost for the CTG being equal to approximately $85 million; completing the Keephills Unit 2 and Keephills Unit 3 CTGs and the timing thereof; significantly advancing the repowering of its Sundance 5 unit into a highly efficient combined-cycle facility; by January 1, 2022, TransAlta’s Alberta thermal fleet will be fueled completely by natural gas; the converted units asset lives being extended as a result of the conversion; the Company reducing its emissions by more than 70 per cent from 2005 levels by the end of 2022; and the Company being positioned to be a highly competitive provider of low carbon electricity for the market and its customers. These forward looking statements are based on a number of assumptions considered by the Company to be reasonable as of the date of this news release, including, but not limited to, the following: the terms of the new climate policies and the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s CTG projects. . The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual performance, events or results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward looking statements, which include: changes to climate policy; the competitive environment; changes to the labour market; delays or cost overruns associated with the conversions to be undertaken at Keephills Unit 2 or Keephills Unit 3; changes in the law or political developments; and other risk factors contained in the Company’s Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year end dated December 31, 2019, filed under the Company’s profile with the Canadian securities regulators on www.sedar.com and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this news release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information except as required by law. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward looking information, refer to the Company’s Annual Report and Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

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