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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded $450,000 to four organizations as part of the foundation’s yearly grant giving. The grants will serve communities in Southern California and the greater Huntsville, Alabama, area.

Grants were awarded to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (Irvine, CA), the Food Bank of North Alabama (Huntsville, AL), FUSE Studio (funding a program in Southern California), and AVID Center (funding a program in Madison, AL).

The awards follow the Mazda Foundation’s guiding principle that what matters most is one another. Together, they seek to address not only the result of poverty, but also some of its many causes.

«The awards we’re announcing today address challenges that too many Americans face,» said Jeff Guyton, president of Mazda North American Operations and chairman of the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. «Those challenges range from basic food security to equal access to the building blocks of education. Everyone needs these fundamentals in order to thrive.»

The grants to the food banks aim to increase the delivery of food to families in need at a time that demand has skyrocketed, with recent estimates placing that increase at +60% since March 2020. The award to FUSE will fund STEM coursework for several underserved middle schools, and the award to AVID will ensure underserved students have the opportunity not only to be admitted to college, but to succeed once they arrive.

About Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.

As the corporate foundation of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the Mazda Foundation has donated more than $13 million to children’s organizations, educational scholarships, food banks, environmental programs, and disaster relief efforts since 1992. To learn more about the Mazda Foundation, please visit www.mazdafoundation.org.

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SOURCE Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.

PORT OF PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RGF^® Environmental Group, Inc., a leader in environmental design and manufacturing, is pleased to announce the completion of a significant indoor air quality (IAQ) enhancement project spanning five Class A buildings in New York City. Under the design and installation supervision of Clean Sciences Solutions, RGF’s proprietary products with PHI-Cell^® technology has been deployed, protecting over 8 million square feet of premier indoor office, commercial and residential space. Owned by Fisher Brothers, this leap forward in indoor air quality enhancement serves as an added layer of protection for tenants, employees, residents and visitors against the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

 «Fisher Brothers is committed to ‘Excellence in Offices‘, and as a fourth-generation company, our history is tied to that of New York City. We want to contribute to the return of a vibrant Manhattan through the adoption and deployment of world-class air treatment solutions for the hundreds of thousands of individuals who work and live in and visit our buildings,» notes Kenneth Fisher, Co-Managing Partner of Fisher Brothers. «We are committed to a safe work environment for our neighbors, friends and colleagues.»

«As a national leader in the fight to overcome the global pandemic, RGF is working tirelessly in the deployment of our industry-leading, patented air purification products in office buildings across the United States,» notes Tony Julian, Vice President of Commercial Products, RGF Environmental Group, Inc. «This project provides improved indoor air quality for some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings. We are pleased to partner with Clean Science Solutions and Fisher Brothers as leaders in their field.»

Thomas Misisco, CEO of Clean Science Solutions, notes, «Fisher Brothers is leading the way to a higher standard in Indoor Air Quality for Manhattan office and residential buildings. With the installation of RGF’s air treatment solutions, Fisher Brothers demonstrates their commitment to tenant and resident safety.»

The full-scale installation of RGF’s PHI Cell^® technology was performed following a pilot program overseen by multiple third-party independent laboratory consultants. The pilot project compared baseline air quality measurements against space with active PHI-Cell^® technologies installed. As a part of the pilot, engineers introduced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the test space. The laboratory results confirmed that RGF’s equipment rapidly and effectively eliminated the VOCs. While the pilot project was active, the building engineers began preparation and planning for continued IAQ equipment installation. Upon review of the successful pilot project and confirmation of the findings, installation throughout five buildings commenced and was completed according to a fast-tracked schedule.

The five buildings include:

• 299 Park Avenue
• 1345 Avenue of the Americas
• 605 3rd Avenue
• 49 E. 52nd Street 
• Park Avenue Plaza

Not only does RGF technology effectively eliminate VOCs, but RGF’s active air treatment solution also kills bacteria and viruses on surfaces and in the air. An independent third-party study evaluated the efficacy of RGF’s proprietary products with PHI-Cell^® technology in the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2. The study demonstrated a rate of effectiveness that is greater than 99.9% against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The testing, performed at the Innovative Bioanalysis Laboratories in Cypress, California, looked at neutralizing the virus within the occupied space in the air and on surfaces.

Video results of the study can be viewed here:

• Test Environment Requirements: Large Real-World Chamber, SARS-CoV-2 Virus (not surrogate), Testing of Surfaces & Aerosolized Form
• Test Results: 99.9% of Virus Inactivated on Surfaces; 99.5% Aerosolized Virus Reduction

For more information about the project or to schedule an interview with RGF, Clean Science Solutions or Fisher Brothers, please contact Shawna Seldon McGregor at shawna@themaverickpr.com or 917-971-7852.      

DISCLAIMER: The summary and any comments herein are based on the results from an independent laboratory study performed under controlled conditions and are not in any way medical claims. The product(s) and technologies described are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, virus or illness.

About RGF® Environmental Group, Inc.
RGF manufactures over 500 environmental products and has a 35+ year history of providing the world with the safest air, water and food without the use of chemicals. RGF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified research and innovation company, holding numerous patents for wastewater treatment systems, air purifying devices, and food sanitation systems. Situated in the heart of the Port of Palm Beach Enterprise Zone, RGF Headquarters span 9 acres, with 130,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities. RGF has recently upgraded its facilities, creating an increased vertical approach to manufacturing, further allowing the company to provide the highest quality and best-engineered products on the market. For more information, visit RGF.com.

About Clean Science Solutions, Inc.
Clean Science Solutions is a full service indoor environmental conditioning company.  Providing audit, assessment, installation, and maintenance services nationwide. For more information, visit CleanScienceSolutions.com.

About Fisher Brothers
As a family-owned and multi-generational real estate investment company, Fisher Brothers is steadfast in its belief that uncompromisingly high standards are key to the partnership’s history of excellence. Having built, owned and managed more than 10 million square feet of Class A commercial space, our core portfolio of prestigious properties is evidence of this commitment. At the same time, the firm welcomes opportunities to collaborate with other major developers who share these same exacting standards. Whether as a joint venture or strategic partner, Fisher Brothers believes that prime location, high quality construction and strict attention to the needs and comforts of prominent corporate, retail and residential tenants is a winning formula.  For more information, please visit FisherBrothers.com

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SOURCE RGF Environmental Group, Inc.