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ONTARIO, Canada, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Li-Cycle Corp. (Li-Cycle), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company, today announced its successful completion of a battery recycling pilot with New Flyer Industries Canada ULC and New Flyer of America Inc. (together «New Flyer»), subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. («NFI»), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers.

New Flyer provided Li-Cycle with 45 end-of-life lithium-ion battery modules (used for research and development)  totaling 3,200 pounds; these batteries will be processed at Li-Cycle’s Spoke facility and turned into black mass, an industry term for a mixture of lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper. Li-Cycle’s Hub processes black mass in order to produce critical, battery-grade materials from recycled sources, as well as other recycled materials that can be returned to the economy.

«We are thrilled to team up with New Flyer to help spearhead the closed-loop resource recovery of electric bus batteries,» said Li-Cycle Chief Commercial Officer Kunal Phalpher. «As of 2019, approximately 425,000 of the world’s buses are electric. By recycling thousands of pounds of lithium-ion batteries, we’re serving the dual purpose of reducing hazardous waste, while recovering critical materials so they can be reintroduced into the supply chain. The compounded benefits of this partnership will have a significant positive environmental impact, which can be a model for cities around the world.»

Lithium-ion batteries have traditionally been impractical to recycle, creating hazardous waste and the loss of valuable, finite materials. Historically, many have been landfilled or partially recycled through pyro-metallurgical processes, which have only an average recovery rate of 40%. However, these methods are inefficient and lead to environmental decay, wasted resources, and have a negative impact on an otherwise environmentally friendly vision of electrification.

«As our customers transition to zero-emission mobility, they do so with a focus on cradle to grave sustainability. The demand for battery recycling is growing, so too is the desire to lessen environmental impact on our communities. Our pilot with Li-Cycle is delivering just this and we are optimistic in offering battery recycling in future,» said Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer and MCI. «We’re committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions from procurement through vehicle retirement. Working with Li-Cycle delivers a triple sustainability benefit: we recover critical resources and divert them from landfills, provide them for re-use in the battery supply chain, and do so through Li-Cycle’s proprietary clean recycling process that minimizes impact to surrounding environments.»

New Flyer and Li-Cycle are both members of CALSTART, an international nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the pace of clean technology and the adoption of clean transportation.

Ajay Kochhar and Tim Johnston co-founded Li-Cycle in 2016 with a vision to be the most sustainable, vertically integrated and globally preeminent lithium-ion battery resource recovery company. Li-Cycle’s Spoke & Hub Technologies provide a low cost, safe, and environmentally friendly process that can recycle all types of lithium-ion batteries, with an unparalleled recovery rate of ≥95% of all materials. Li-Cycle’s industry-leading innovations make it uniquely positioned to support a key element of the growing international movement towards zero carbon technologies. The company recently closed a Series C equity funding round to fund further facility deployment and to drive expansion into international markets.

About Li-Cycle Corp.
Li-Cycle Corp. (Li-Cycle) is on a mission to leverage its innovative Spoke & Hub Technologies to provide a customer-centric, end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and other industrial and household applications. The world needs improved technology and supply chain innovations to better manage the end-of-life of these batteries – and to meet the rapidly growing demand for critical and scarce battery-grade materials through a closed-loop solution.

About New Flyer
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior^® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

Li-Cycle Media Contact:
Len Fernandes
Firecracker PR
288717@email4pr.com
(888) 317-4687 ext. 707

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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Khaled Salem, who is running for the U.S. Senate in New York, today issued a statement demanding that Donald Trump pay for the damages he caused to the U.S. Capitol building by inciting a violent riot there on January 6. He urged all Americans to file lawsuits against Trump, as an individual, for the destructive consequences of the lethal spree conducted by his followers. In his view, the insurrectionist violence and vandalism will cause real financial harm to Americans in the forms of increased taxes and borrowing to pay for repairs and increased security over the long term.

«This is not an abstraction,» Khaled explained. «We all know that this little man’s temper tantrum led directly to hundreds of thousands of dollars in physical damages to the Capitol. But, going forward, the increased security services and adding of security features to government buildings everywhere as the result of this violence is going to cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. Why should we shoulder this burden? It’s a worthwhile matter to pursue, in my view.»

In addition, Khaled condemned the anti-democratic actions of the rioters and their primary instigator. «This is now what America is about, and everyone who participated in this disgraceful incident is well aware of this fact. The irony is that the protesters were demanding democracy—but they were engaging in fascist tactics. We elect representatives to govern in the name of the people. If we don’t like them, we vote them out. We don’t threaten to kill them if we disagree or contest an election.»

As a U.S. Senator, Khaled is committed to serving the people of New York state with dignity and honor, two qualities that were sadly lacking on January 6. In his view, the attacks and threats made on that day are an unfortunate extension of the personal attacks that are now so common in American politics. «If you don’t agree with someone, you can be productive and make a difference by engaging in an argument with their policies. But if you degenerate into personal attacks, you’re accomplishing nothing for the country,» he added.

Khaled also remarked, sadly, «Let’s also never forget that a brave police officer was beaten to death by this mob. Trump and his supporters essentially engaged in a terrorist act against all Americans. This tragic event should negate Trump’s chance to run again for the presidency in 2024. The rule of law must prevail.»

Khaled, a longtime resident of Brooklyn, is renowned as a fighter for human and religious rights for Americans at home and abroad. In addition to advocating for the release of American detainees in the Arab world and elsewhere, he advocates for less restrictive immigration laws. His other policy positions include the following highlights:

• A stop to the policy of showing place of birth on U.S. passports, a practice that leads to discrimination and harassment of American citizens when they travel abroad.
• Laws and procedures to reduce domestic violence nationwide.
• A reduction in U.S.  Military activity and presence in the Middle East.
• A policy that requires these regions pay for American military services.
• The establishment of a home loan program for middle class single parents.

Khaled is running in the next general election, scheduled for November 8, 2022. Thirty-four of the Senate’s 100 seats are being contested in these elections.

For more information, visit https://www.khaled2022forcongress.com/
Or visit https://www.facebook.com/Khaledforcongress/, https://twitter.com/KhaledYork,

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Glass House Group, one of the fastest-growing, privately-held, vertically-integrated cannabis and hemp companies in the U.S., issued an open letter to  President Donald J. Trump, urging him to pardon Parker Coleman, who is currently serving a six-decade sentence for a nonviolent marijuana conspiracy offense at USP Beaumont.

January 11, 2021

President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear President Trump,

Every President leaves a legacy, and I’m sure history will remember your courage in pardoning Alice Marie Johnson who was sentenced to life imprisonment because of the draconian results from the federal crime bill of 1994 (H.R.3355 – Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act).  While there are many thousands of people whose lives are wasting away in federal prison hoping for a miracle, I would like to bring one such person to your attention who is deserving of another courageous act, Parker Coleman. Mr. President, you have the power to end injustice through the stroke of your pen.

As a retired law enforcement officer and the current CEO of Glass House Group, one of the fastest growing cannabis companies in the U.S., I respectfully request that you pardon Parker Coleman.  Mr. Coleman is serving a six-decade prison sentence for a nonviolent marijuana conspiracy offense at USP Beaumont.  Now in his mid-30s and having already served a decade of his sentence, unless Parker is granted a second chance at life by you, he will be in his 80’s when he is released, a de facto life sentence.

In direct contrast to Parker and many thousands of others who are serving hard time alongside murderers and rapists, countless businesses are operating in 34 states in violation of the same federal marijuana laws.  In fact, fortunes are being made and many states have deemed these businesses to be «essential.»  The magnitude of this growing yet still federally illegal industry is massive as U.S. consumers spent nearly $18 billion on cannabis in 2020 while 68% of Americans support legalization.

As someone who strongly believes in law and order, I ask that you see pardoning him as an action in the best interest of society, justice and the American taxpayers. I appeal to you not only as our President but as a father, grandfather, husband, brother and loyal son.  Parker’s family including his mother, sister, niece, friends and loved ones continue to suffer each and every day from unimaginable pain.  They should not miss one more Christmas or birthday together.

Mr. President, for the reasons outlined above, I respectfully request that you do the right thing and add to your legacy of righting injustice like you did for Alice Marie Johnson and pardon Parker Coleman.

Sincerely, 
Kyle Kazan

About Glass House Group
Glass House Group is one of the fastest-growing, privately-held, vertically integrated cannabis and hemp companies in the U.S. Glass House Group‘s family of eco-friendly, community-conscious cultivation, manufacturing, brands and retail locations bring to market the finest cannabis and hemp strains using cutting-edge technologies and environmental sensibility to deliver uncompromising craft-quality flower, extracts, pre-rolls and cartridges made with care. For more information and company updates, visit https://www.glasshousegroup.com.

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Ellen Mellody
570-209-2947
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, announced preliminary unaudited full-year 2020 results, reporting strong growth in volume and revenue, signaling continued momentum into 2021.

«We are very pleased by the acceleration of our business in 2020, particularly in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare system throughout the year,» said Sean George, Ph.D., co-founder and chief executive officer of Invitae. «Our results underscore the strength of our customer relationships, our continued ability to execute and the benefits of the investments we’ve made in expanding our menu, services and platform. The growth in testing during this time of unrelenting stress on the healthcare system further demonstrates the expanding value genetic information is providing patients as they and their physicians face health challenges and decisions.»

Preliminary, unaudited financial results and other metrics for 2020

• Generated revenue of more than $278 million in 2020, an approximate 28% increase from $217 million in 2019
• Reported billable volume of more than 655,000 in 2020, an approximate 40% increase from billable volume of 469,000 in 2019
• Announced year-end 2020 cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities of more than $360 million as of December 31, 2020

Outlook for 2021
Looking ahead to 2021 and factoring in the continued impact associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Invitae reiterates its stated outlook for revenue growth targets of 50% – 60% annual growth over the next few years consistent with its view at the time of the announcement of the ArcherDX acquisition. Invitae anticipates generating revenue in excess of $450 million in 2021.

«We are confident we will continue growing rapidly in 2021, even as we navigate the continued pressure the pandemic is placing on clinicians,» said Dr. George. «Our momentum coming out of 2020 and the underlying strength and breadth of our platform enable us to recognize and overcome these challenges while continuing to drive the acceleration of the adoption of genetics in mainstream medicine as the new standard of care.»

Invitae has not completed preparation of its financial statements for the fourth quarter or full year 2020. The preliminary, unaudited results presented in this press release for the year ended December 31, 2020 are based on current expectations and are subject to adjustment. Actual results may differ materially from those disclosed in this press release. Invitae will report its full financial results and other metrics during its fourth quarter and year-end 2020 conference call in February.

Invitae’s Presentation at 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Invitae will present at the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:50 a.m. Eastern/7:50 a.m. Pacific. Following the company presentation, management will participate in a breakout session at 11:10 a.m. Eastern/8:10 a.m. Pacific. The 2021 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is being held virtually via webinar. A live webcast of both the presentation and the breakout session may be accessed at the following direct link or by visiting the investors section of the company’s website at ir.invitae.com. Public listeners can access an audio and slide recording of the session, which will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and breakout session on the investors section of the company’s website at ir.invitae.com.

About Invitae
Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company whose mission is to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Invitae’s goal is to aggregate the world’s genetic tests into a single service with higher quality, faster turnaround time, and lower prices. For more information, visit the company’s website at invitae.com.

Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the company’s preliminary financial results for 2020, including billable volume, revenue, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities; the company’s guidance for 2021, including revenue levels; revenue growth targets; the company’s beliefs regarding its ability to grow rapidly in 2021; the company’s beliefs about its ability to continue to drive the acceleration of the use of genetics throughout mainstream medicine; the company’s beliefs about its ability to recognize and overcome certain challenges; the company’s beliefs regarding the strength of various attributes of its business that it believes prove a basis for such growth; the company’s beliefs regarding the benefits of its acquisitions; and the company’s beliefs regarding the momentum in its business and the drivers of such momentum. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: actual results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020, the year-end close process and audit of the company’s financial statements; the company’s ability to build on momentum in its business and the drivers of momentum; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company’s business; the company’s history of losses; the company’s need to scale its infrastructure in advance of demand for its tests and to increase demand for its tests; the company’s ability to compete; the company’s ability to develop and commercialize new tests and expand into new markets; risks associated with the company’s ability to use rapidly changing genetic data to interpret test results accurately, consistently, and quickly; the risk that the company may not obtain or maintain sufficient levels of reimbursement for its tests; the company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, and the benefits to the company of any such acquisitions; laws and regulations applicable to the company’s business; the impact of litigation on the company’s business; and the other risks set forth in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Invitae Corporation disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Laura D’Angelo
ir@invitae.com
(628) 213-3369

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HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Plant-based omega-3 pioneers, Qualitas Health, DBA iwi, announces it has secured $10 million in venture funds at a $73million post-money valuation. The investment round is being led by world-class foodTech investor PeakBridge VC, Malta, together with Arancia Group, a privately owned Mexico-based food ingredient/food service conglomerate, Minrav (the company’s largest investor) and additional private investors. Additional convertible notes held by Minrav Holdings, Sasa, Trucent and other single investors are converted to equity.  The investment will accelerate customer acquisition, and commercialization of the company’s unique plant-based protein. The funds will also be used to deepen its strong clinical science and IP and accelerate its expansion into additional geographies.

iwi is a globally renowned producer of the highest absorption polar lipid EPA omega-3 marketed direct-to-consumer and to retailers in the US market. iwi disrupted the algae-farming paradigm by growing its distinctive microscopic algae in cultivation pond systems the size of football stadiums built on non-arable land in the pristine deserts of New Mexico and Texas.

Unique to iwi’s process is that it relies on saltwater, with the sun as the main source of energy and places zero strain on the natural ecosystem. This allows iwi to cleanly cultivate immense amounts of the ancient sea vegetable Nannochrolopsis. This algae is one of the few existing plants that contains all of the essential amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — plus vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and essential fatty acids, especially omega-3. The process reflects the company’s desire to bring sustainable nutritious food solutions to feed the growing global population.

«This investment will be instrumental to accelerating growth in 2021 as iwi advances to the industrial pilot stage of our unique plant-based protein, start the regulatory process, and conduct additional clinical studies,» says Miguel Calatayud, CEO of Qualitas Health. «This uniquely sourced, complete plant protein will be ready for commercialization in 2022.»

Qualitas Health currently produces proprietary, clinically proven, high-absorption omega-3. It markets 15 supplement SKUs under the iwi brand in the US, including soft gels and functional gummies. iwi has built a strong direct-to-consumer platform (DTC), and has an additional presence in more than 5,000 US retailer outlets.

«This new investment round is a significant milestone for our company,» adds Calatayud. «We are fortunate to have such prominent partners join us in our journey and we are grateful to our existing and new shareholders for their commitment and ongoing support. iwi experienced significant growth in 2020 with online sales, and strong sales growth is forecast to continue in 2021.»

«Qualitas ticks all the boxes for meeting our investment criteria,» contributes Nadav Berger, co-founder and Managing Partner of PeakBridge. «It has strong intellectual property, proven scaling capabilities, and tremendous sustainability impact — all of which give iwi a unique edge within the plant-based nutrition industry. We welcome Qualitas and its new and existing investors to the PeakBridge family.»

«PeakBridge is far more than a VC fund,» adds Yoni Glickman, Chairman of Qualitas. «PeakBridge, together with our additional new investors, brings decades of knowledge, expertise, and food industry networking, and Arancia is an industry leader with a long heritage of operational excellence and innovation. They also add significant value to our company. We warmly welcome our new partners and look forward to executing our ambitious plans together.»

About PeakBridge

PeakBridge was founded by Erich Sieber and Nadav Berger. Both spent their entire professional lives in the food industry and have raised and managed funds in the foodTech space prior to creating PeakBridge. PeakBridge is a core member of the EIT Food consortia and invests globally in Series A foodTech companies, including Tastewise, Ukko, BE WTR, PreNexus and Nick’s.

About Qualitas Health

Qualitas Health is a food and nutrition company on a mission to revolutionize the way we nourish humanity by unleashing the potential of algae. As an industry leader in algae cultivation, Qualitas Health developed a proprietary platform to launch fully sustainable, vegan, algae-based nutritional products at scale. Building on more than 10 years of experience in microalgae farming, cultivation, and extraction, the company’s scalable methods develop core nutrients that help all people lead a better life. Its technology allows for the effective production of proprietary premium food and nutrition products, marketed under the iwi brand, for a comprehensive range of health applications.

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BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced at CES 2021 the expansion of their Wiser smart home ecosystem, furthering discussion around the Smart and Sustainable Home. The Wiser range marks a significant step forward to create affordable, sustainable, energy efficient, resilient and personalized homes.

Anchored by the Square D™ Energy Center, these industry-first products enable unprecedented residential insights and monitoring capabilities for homeowners to control and lower their home’s energy consumption and electrical heating and cooling costs by up to 50%.

«Our homes are expected to become the single largest greenhouse gas emitters over the next decade,» said Manish Pant, Executive Vice President, Home and Distribution Division at Schneider Electric. «As consumers equip their homes with more connected devices, the ability to control and manage home energy consumption will be non-negotiable. A secure, interoperable power management system is key to ensuring consumers live sustainably even at home, by keeping energy cost and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Our new product empowers consumers to make better energy choices, and to take active control over their energy needs.»

The Square D™ Energy Center, as part of the Wiser ecosystem of solutions, can now help combat the likelihood of homes becoming the single largest greenhouse gas emitters over the next decade, by transforming homes from simply smart to smart and sustainable. It’s a major step towards enabling net zero, self-sufficient homes, and bringing sustainable energy choices directly to consumers. By connecting a smart thermostat, a smart meter, a back-up generator and a solar inverter with an AI-driven energy management system, the Square D™ Energy Center takes a proactive energy management approach, addressing key pain points of resilience and effective energy management in the home.

2021 Product Introductions & Extensions

As part of a rising consumer demand and market appetite for sustainable, smart and efficient homes, Schneider Electric is unveiling the following as part of the new Square D™ Energy Center at CES in 2021:

• Control home energy loads from grid-to-plug: All electrical energy from the home and grid now converges in a single panel where load control is managed directly: from grid to plug. From swimming pools to heating to appliances, like freezers and washing machines, in two parts: critical and normal loads. If an outage is caused by adverse weather, for example, the panel switches to ‘critical load’ mode. At this point, it decides if appliances like the fridge are ‘essential’, then the energy supply is switched to these appliances only.
• Resiliency through different sources: The Square D™ Energy Center seamlessly enables the convergence, scalability, and optimization of residential distributed energy resources, including utility power, solar power, energy storage, future smart home devices and generators. With digital control from a single app, the power source can be changed to ensure resiliency and to reduce costs.
• Charging without being over-charged: The Square D™ Energy Center panel can monitor solar energy usage and track against the costs of utility power to optimize energy sourcing to reduce costs. For example, electric vehicles are high load and expensive to charge if you need to do so at peak time. The Square D™ Energy Center panel can help to manage these costs by identifying the best time of day to charge your vehicle or switch to solar for charging to avoid higher energy rates.
• Intuitive installation and usage: The Square D™ Energy Center embeds seamlessly into properties, integrating batteries and energy measurements from both the grid and the home. There’s no need to make a gateway or new protocols as it fits straight in with existing home energy management systems, controlled by the homeowner from a single app. Electricians can save installation time as the pre-wired panel arrives already assembled.

Pricing and Availability

For more information on pricing and availability in the U.S. market, please visit https://www.se.com/us/en/about-us/events/local/ces.jsp.                            

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive, and Empowered values.

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