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DHR International & Harvard Business School Latino Alumni Association Launch Program to Grow Latinx Representation on Boards

CHICAGO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global executive search firm DHR International (DHR) is pleased to announce it has partnered with <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global executive search firm DHR International (DHR) is pleased to announce it has partnered with Harvard Business School Latino Alumni Association (HBSLAA) to create «21 in ’21» – a program aimed at placing 21 Latinx executives in board roles in 2021.

Only 2.7% of board members at Fortune 1000 companies are Latino; DHR to influence increased board diversity in the U.S.

Today, Hispanics represent 18% of the U.S. population, yet only 2.7% of board members at Fortune 1000 companies are Latino, according to a report by KPMG and Latino Corporate Directors Association. At the same time, research from McKinsey & Company shows that diverse firms outperform their less-diverse competitors by up to 36% in profitability.

A diversity proponent and proven resource to board decision-makers, DHR is well-positioned to support the 21 in ’21 initiative and influence a positive shift toward increased board diversity throughout the U.S. The company will engage its Latino Diversity Network of board-ready executives and its clients to bring more Latinx executives to public and private company boards across sectors.

While all industries have a need for greater diversity, the 21 in ’21 program will place a focus on the private equity sector, where Latinx representation is especially low and there is a great opportunity to effect change. Thirty Percent Coalition states on its website «sound corporate governance practices that include diversity as a priority is also rapidly becoming a prerequisite for institutional investors who represent today 80% of the equity market cap.»

«It’s an honor to partner with HBSLAA on our 21 in ’21 program, demonstrating our commitment to increasing Latinx diversity in the boardroom,» said Keith Giarman, Managing Partner, Global Private Equity Practice at DHR and an HBS alumnus. «The economic value of the U.S. Latino community in 2017 was $2.3 trillion, comparable to the world’s eighth-largest GDP in the world according to LDC Latino Donor Collaborative. This group will continue to drive the economy, and companies that understand the Latinx perspective will be poised to succeed.»

«With an increased national conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are pleased to launch 21 in ’21 in partnership with DHR,» said Lulu Curiel, President Emeritus of HBSLAA.

«By engaging HBS board-ready alumni and board decision-makers, we will move the needle on driving diversity into the boardroom,» said Melissa Hart, HBSLAA Board Member.

Leading this effort for DHR is Giarman; Christine DeYoung, Managing Partner, Commercial Growth Practice, Private Equity Practice Leader, and an HBS alumna; and Heather Smith, Partner, Global Board & CEO Practice. Working with them is Lizette Ibarra, Managing Partner of DHR’s Miami office and leader within the firm’s Diversity Practice with deep connections to the Latinx community. This team brings demonstrated success placing board directors for public and private companies across industry sectors and market capital size to drive shareholder value. They are also prominent advocates for diverse candidates, sharing their expertise to ensure more executives are board-ready.

About DHR International
For 30 years DHR International has been a leading, privately held provider of executive search solutions with more than 50 offices spanning the globe. DHR’s renowned consultants specialize in all industries and functions in order to provide unparalleled senior-level executive search, management assessment, and succession planning services tailored to the unique qualities and specifications of our select client base. For more information on DHR International, visit http://www.dhrinternational.com.

About Harvard Business School Latino Alumni Association
The Harvard Business School Latino Alumni Association (HBSLAA) is a non-profit organization with the aim to connect, empower and advocate for Latinx business communities. The organization is dedicated to creating a community that brings together alumni, current students, prospectives, and faculty to increase its influence at HBS and in the national Latinx business community.

The HBSLAA works to achieve its mission by connecting the collective HBS Latinx community (prospectives, students, alumni, and faculty), empowering its alumni by creating learning and development opportunities and a platform for them to grow from graduation-to-retirement, and advocating for communities of color across Harvard University and globally. To learn more about HBSLAA, visit http://www.hbslaa.org.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Portable Bag for Separating Trash and Recyclables (TPA-2966)

PITTSBURGH, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «Since recycling was not enforced in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria destroyed our property there,» said an inventor from Largo, Fla., «we saw a need to encourage people to recycle. This invention will reduce the amount of trash in landfills for the benefit of the environment.»

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He developed a prototype for COQUI TOTE, patent-pending, to provide an effective means of separating and collecting recyclable items and trash for use in areas where standard receptacles are not available. As such, it saves time and effort and facilitates environmental awareness. Thus, it helps prevent littering and conserve natural resources. This attractive, durable tote is also portable, lightweight and easy to use. In addition, users will appreciate how convenient, effective and affordably priced it is.

The original design was submitted to the Tampa sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-TPA-2966, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Succumbs To Entanglement Wounds

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After over 4 months of suffering severe entanglement in heavy fishing gear, an 11-year old male North Atlantic right whale nicknamed Cottontail by researchers has died off the coast of South Carolina.

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Since October, disentanglement attempts were made by both the Center for Coastal Studies and the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Unsuccessful due largely to weather conditions, Cottontail’s chances of survival remained grim.

«These whales must maneuver through an industrialized waterway dense with intense shipping traffic and an estimated one million commercial vertical fishing lines in the water column. This journey to their feeding grounds, which the species has taken for centuries, is becoming a journey of no return,» said Brian Sharp, IFAW’s Director of Marine Mammal Rescue & Research.

Once numbering in the tens of thousands, less than 356 of these whales are now estimated to survive today. Driven toward extinction by human causes including entanglement and vessel collisions, the population has a limited number of reproductive females, low birth rates, and only 16 calves born this calving season. One was already the victim of a fatal vessel strike just last month.

The fishing gear was wrapped tightly around Cottontail’s head, protruding from both sides of his mouth and dragging beyond his tail. Emaciated from being unable to feed properly and with severe resulting wounds, he joins a long and growing list of whales that have succumbed to their entanglements.

IFAW leads a campaign across the US and Canada to protect this once thriving species. The group advocates for key changes including the adoption of ropeless fishing gear technology to reduce entanglement risk; passage of critical legislation including the SAVE Right Whales Act; and increasing maritime regulations that includes stricter vessel speed restrictions.

According to IFAW Marine Campaigner CT Harry, «Cottontail’s demise is a perfect illustration of what we are trying to stop. No species can survive these types of injuries day after day. We can attempt disentanglements and the like, but that does not solve the issue. We need collective action. We need 21st century technology to remove the threat of entanglement. We need an unwavering commitment to turn this situation around.»

To take action for the North Atlantic right whale click here.

For more information, images, or to arrange interviews, please contact:
Rodger Correa at rcorrea@ifaw.org.

About the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) – The International Fund for Animal Welfare is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together. We are experts and everyday people, working across seas, oceans and in more than 40 countries around the world. We rescue, rehabilitate and release animals, and we restore and protect their natural habitats. The problems we’re up against are urgent and complicated. To solve them, we match fresh thinking with bold action. We partner with local communities, governments, non-governmental organizations and businesses. Together, we pioneer new and innovative ways to help all species flourish. See how at ifaw.org.

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Enbala Wins 2020 Japan Energy Challenge Competition

DENVER, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enbala has been named one of three winners of the 2020 Japan Energy Challenge. The challenge awards clean tech innovators from around the world with the opportunity to present their energy technologies to Japan’s leading energy sector companies. Enbala presented its Concerto distributed energy control solution during Japan’s Energy Engage Live event on March 8.

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More than 600 sustainability companies were vetted for 2020’s Energy Challenge. The JEC team evaluated the most promising of the companies against clean tech’s most important industry trends. Winners were selected from 20 finalists that were evaluated based on criteria such as market traction and technology proficiency.

«We are proud to be recognized as a leader in clean tech innovation for Japan and countries around the world,» said Bud Vos, president and CEO of Enbala, a Generac company. «The Enbala platform is an ideal solution to help Japan’s energy companies manage the growth of renewables and rapidly integrate vast numbers of distributed energy resources on Japan’s electricity grids.»

Concerto is an advanced technology platform that underpins Enbala’s industry-leading Distributed Energy Resource Management System and Virtual Power Plant technology. It operates in real time to dynamically optimize and dispatch distributed energy resources to respond to the needs of the power system. The platform gives energy retailers and utilities the flexibility to better manage the complexities of modern energy production and availability, which is becoming increasingly complex as consumer demand increases and regional power grids become less reliable.

For more information about Enbala, visit www.enbala.com. For more information about Generac and its line of clean energy solutions, visit www.generac.com.

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About Enbala
Enbala provides the advanced technology needed to ensure the operational stability of the world’s power grids by harnessing the power of distributed energy. Enbala, a Generac company, is the maker of Concerto™, a real-time energy-balancing platform that underpins Enbala’s award-winning and industry-leading distributed energy resource management system and virtual power plant technologies. Enbala’s advanced technologies provide energy retailers and utilities the flexibility to better manage the escalating complexities of increasingly variable energy assets and evolving market opportunities in real time.

About Generac
Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products. As an industry leader serving residential, light commercial, and industrial markets, Generac’s products and solutions are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers and equipment rental companies, as well as sold direct to certain end-user customers.

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Sustainability Is the Top Priority in These Frozen Food Applications

CLEVELAND, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Negative perceptions about the sustainability of plastic have increased interest in eco-friendly alternative packaging materials, including paper, molded pulp, and bioplastics. Among key applications for these value-added materials are high-end frozen food brands emphasizing healthfulness and environmental responsibility (which often go hand-in-hand in the clean-label market). For example:

In March 2020, Sonoco Products introduced a 100% sugarcane-based fiber bowl for refrigerated, frozen, and prepared foods. The bowl is sold under the Natrellis brand and was developed through a partnership with packaging company Tellus. Natrellis bowls will be used as the primary packaging for PRIMAL KITCHEN frozen bowl and skillet meals.
In January 2020, Perdue Farms began packaging some of its frozen meat products in compostable foam packaging made from cornstarch that disintegrates under running water. The packaging will initially only be used with meats purchased online and shipped directly to consumers.

In addition, many companies – including major frozen food brands and large grocery chains – have pledged to meet specific sustainability goals through the increased use of recycled post-consumer content in their packaging products. For instance, in 2020, Unilever began the European rollout of polypropylene tubs made with postconsumer mixed plastic (supplied by SABIC via its TRUCIRCLE recycling initiative) for its Magnum ice cream.

Frozen Food Packaging Demand to Near $9 Billion in 2024

US demand for frozen food packaging is forecast to increase 3.5% per year through 2024, according to a new Freedonia Group analysis. Sales will be driven by:

strong consumer demand for convenience foods
frozen food product innovations and a continuously expanding range of healthy and premium options, which often use different and higher value packaging
a continued reliance on frozen foods in the foodservice industry due to their longer shelf life, lower cost, and ease of preparation
the use of higher value packaging – including stand-up pouches, susceptor trays, and folding cartons with high-quality graphics – to help differentiate products
expanded availability of products in portion-controlled sizes, with smaller servings resulting in higher packaging use per product

Want to Learn More?

Frozen Food Packaging is now available from the Freedonia Group. This study analyzes the market for frozen food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars by packaging type (including all major rigid and flexible products) and application:

frozen specialty foods (e.g., appetizers, breakfast foods, entrees, frozen dinners, side dishes, pizzas, plant-based meat alternatives)
meat, poultry, and seafood, including fresh, unprepared item as well as further processed types, such as breaded poultry and seafood
frozen baked goods (e.g., bagels, biscuits, breads, brownies, cakes and pies, cookies, doughs and batters, pastries, tortillas)
fruit, vegetables, and juice (including French fries, which are considered a potato product)
ice cream and other frozen desserts (e.g., ice cream, yogurt, gelato, sorbet, ice cream cakes)
other frozen foods, including (e.g., sauces, baby food, pet food, cocktail mixers, nondairy creamers, liquid eggs, herbs, drink mixes)

About the Freedonia Group – The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.

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Hundreds Join Women’s Forest Congress Celebration of International Women’s Day

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — To mark and recognize International Women’s Day 2021, hundreds of participants, including representatives from the private sector, academia, government, conservation organizations, landowners, and many more, came together for a virtual event to inspire, empower, and build relationships as part of a celebration organized by the Women’s Forest Congress (WFC). The more than 620 registrants came from every U.S. state and Puerto Rico, four Canadian provinces, 26 additional countries, and every continent except Antarctica.

Hundreds join Women’s Forest Congress’s celebration of International Women’s Day: Inspire, Empower, Build Relationships

The theme of International Women’s Day this year is «Choose to Challenge.» We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world, and the Women’s Forest Congress is doing its part to change the way we view and approach forests and forestry.

Attendees came together to learn about the Women’s Forest Congress’s recent efforts and what is ahead, be inspired by the work and leadership of women in natural resources, and understand how we can support each other on International Women’s Day and every day.

Dr. Antomia Farrell, Assistant Dean for Diversity at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, facilitated. She kicked things off on an upbeat note: «As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who have shaped our country and the forest sector.» She also challenged attendees to «…have at least one mentor and identify mentees to show them how to navigate through this thing called life.»

The event featured updates from the steering committee and working groups, news on what to watch for in 2021, an announcement of the WFC Advisory Council, and the continuation of a strong networking community.

A keynote address from Paola Deda, the Director of the Forest, Land and Housing Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), drew attention to the underrepresentation of women in forestry but offered an optimistic longer-term outlook and cited a recent Swedish study of forest ownership.

«These women see forests for what they are — not a bunch of trees that can be taken down and used to generate profit, but as part of a larger ecosystem that is worth much more to us and future generations when it thrives,» Deda said.

The importance of leadership and networking was front and center in an interactive interview with Lynn Wilson, President of WinterTide LLC, a supply chain and forest sector consulting firm, on mentor-mentee relationships. Her theme, «The power of building relationships, networking and influencing outcomes,» focused on several questions, including: What can we learn from each other? How do we move in multiple directions?

Wilson’s advice included, «Get in the driver’s seat of your career, your professional development, and your network. If you’re waiting for someone to say, ‘Wow, look at you. You’re doing a great job at this.’ I would turn that around and say, ‘How are you asking for help and networking?'»

The inaugural in-person meeting of the Women’s Forest Congress will likely be held in 2022, with virtual planning and engagement events like this being planned in the meantime. The Steering Committee wants your perspective, ideas, and guidance to ensure the Congress is a success. Learn more or email us, and join the conversation at Twitter (@WomensForestCng), Facebook (@womensforestcongress), and LinkedIn (@womens forest congress).

About the Women’s Forest Congress
The Women’s Forest Congress is a forum to develop strategies and solutions for forests through a female lens. Women throughout the forest community have come together to share personal and professional experiences, connect with other women in the community, shape the latest innovations, and consider how actions informed by the female perspective can make a profound impact on the future of forests. Forests play an intrinsic role in our lives. Forest products touch us at all stages of life and are increasingly emphasized as a central tenet of a responsible, sustainable future. Forestry is essential to us all, yet the sector has less than 20% participation by women and even less by people of color. Learn more and get in touch — we want to hear from you.

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Nimble Introduces Spring 2021 REPLAY™ Collection of Smaller Fast-Charge Accessories Made From Certified Recycled Materials

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nimble©–originator of sustainably-made personal tech–announced its Spring 2021 REPLAY™ Collection. The new USB fast-charge accessories achieve the lowest carbon footprint of any premium accessory assortment on the market today, without sacrificing…

Led by CHAMP™ Series Portable Chargers, WALLY™ Series Wall Chargers, and PowerKnit™ Cables, the collection blends breakthrough fast-charge technology, certified recycled materials and industry-leading CO2 reduction. Each product is shipped carbon neutral in plastic-free packaging, and includes free access to Nimble’s national e-waste recycling program.

«We’re now at a point where the consumer tech industry is fully capable of delivering products focused on the future,» said Ross Howe, Co-founder and CEO of Nimble. «While recycled materials is the foundation, our approach also focuses on superior quality and forward-looking technology. This means our products last longer, so you consume less.»

Nimble first introduced REPLAY™ Post-Consumer Materials in 2020, setting a new standard for personal tech manufacturing. REPLAY consists of collecting existing waste–such as plastic and aluminum–and turning it back into raw materials for new products. By merging 100% certified recycled materials and UL safety standards, REPLAY successfully combines sustainability targets with globally recognized product reliability.

CHAMP™ Series Portable Chargers are small, yet mighty. Housed in 72.5% REPLAY Certified Recycled Plastic, CHAMP Series is ultra-compact, with more power than chargers twice the size to charge any USB-powered device.

CHAMP:

Smallest 10,000 mAh PD portable charger on the planet
18W Max PD & QC 4.0 Output
Dual Port – USB-C/USB-A
7.5 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
Colors: Turquoise, Charcoal, or Outdoor
Available now for $49.95

CHAMP Pro:

Smallest 20,000 mAh 60W PD portable charger on the planet
High-speed laptop charging
60W Max PD & QC 4.0 Output
Dual Port – USB-C/USB-A
9.2 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
Color: Charcoal
Available now for $99.95

WALLY™ Series Wall Chargers are made from 72.5% REPLAY Certified Recycled Plastic. WALLY Series is a smaller, more energy efficient choice for fast charging laptops, smartphones and other USB-powered devices.

WALLY:

65W Max Wall Charger
3 Ports: 2 USB-C PD; 1 USB-A
Gallium Nitrate (GaN) technology to reduce size & maximize efficiency
7.5 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
Available Late Spring 2021 for $59.95

WALLY Pro:

All-in-One wall charger with built-in battery for fast-charging laptops on-the-go
63W Max Output
10,000 mAh battery for up to 30W portable charging
Dual Port – USB-C/USB-A
Gallium Nitrate (GaN) technology to reduce size & maximize efficiency
8.4 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
Available Late Spring 2021 for $99.95

WALLY Mini:

20W Max Wall Charger
Dual Port – USB-C/USB-A
PD Fast Charge 4.0; QC 4.0
7.5 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
Folding prongs for easier travel
Available now for $19.95

PowerKnit™ Cables combine premium durability, speed and style for safe, reliable charging of any USB-powered device.

PowerKnit:

Made from REPLAY Certified Recycled Aluminum and Plastic
60W PD Fast Charge 4.0 compatible
6.2 lb carbon reduction vs. market alternatives
USB-C & Lightning (MFi Certified) versions
1M, 2M, and 3M Type-C charge & sync options
Available now for $19.95 – $29.95

Nimble is legally bound to create a positive impact for people and our planet as a registered Public Benefit Corporation. This commitment is further embedded through status as a Certified B Corporation™, Climate Neutral® Certification, and annual donation to 1% for the Planet in benefit of environmental nonprofit causes. Nimble is also a CarbonFund.org contributor and will have SCS Global Services Recycled Material certification on all recycled materials.

The Spring 2021 REPLAY Collection is available now at gonimble.com, VerizionWireless.com and Verizon stores nationwide, with additional retail locations to be announced in the near future.

Nimble© is a California company and creator of ethically-produced personal tech products. As a Certified B Corporation™ and 1% for the Planet member, Nimble is committed to improving social and environmental standards of the consumer electronics industry. Visit gonimble.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@nimbleforgood).

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The Ecology School and Poland Spring Brand Launch National Programs to Expand Ecology Learning

SACO, Maine, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when many students have turned to online learning at home, The Ecology School, a pioneer and leader in environmental education, is teaming up with Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) and its Poland Spring^® brand (Poland Spring) to provide new ways to teach and learn about ecology. Together, Poland Spring and The Ecology School are providing students with top-of-the-line, virtually accessible resources, offering a new educational institution to train ecology education leaders nationwide and developing a sustainable learning facility in the Northeast.

The Ecology School is scaling their mission of inspiring stewardship of and connection to the natural world through nature-based lessons about ecology, conservation, farming and sustainability. Thanks in part to the more than $2.3 million in support over a three-year period from Poland Spring, together they have developed:

EcologyOnline sponsored by Poland Spring^®, an e-learning curriculum available online for all students;
Teacher Institute for Watershed Science and Conservation, sponsored by Poland Spring^®, an experiential professional development program for teachers across the country;
Poland Spring^® Education and Dining Commons, a recently constructed environmentally sustainable facility to foster educational experiences.

«Now more than ever, there’s a need for virtual education and training that motivates people to get outside and explore the nature in their own backyards. These expanded programs help make environmental education more accessible today, and in the future,» said Drew Dumsch, president/CEO and co-founder, The Ecology School. «Growing a national community of environmental stewards is a critical step in our mission to reset the future of people and our planet.»

«Bolstering The Ecology School’s mission to bring about a more sustainable future is part of our long-standing commitment to environmental education,» said Tara Carraro, Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Nestlé Waters North America. «Through our Poland Spring brand, we’re taking a multi-faceted approach to help expand the scale of The Ecology School so that its impact goes beyond Maine and their innovative curriculum and approach is accessible to educators, parents and students from coast-to-coast. Through our giving pillars of Water, Packaging, Health, and Climate, we will continue to support organizations that share our passion to help create the next generation of water stewards.»

When it comes to hands-on learning, COVID-19 has created additional challenges. Health precautions have forced many students to turn to online learning, limiting outdoor activities and opportunities. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 73% of parents are concerned their child or children are losing knowledge due to virtual learning, and 69% of parents are concerned their child or children aren’t getting enough exercise or time outside during the pandemic. To help ensure that students are able to advance their learning in healthy and productive ways, The Ecology School’s new, virtual learning resources aim to get children and families outside to engage with nature and the environment.

As a proactive means to address the increasing learning gap for children, Poland Spring brand and The Ecology School are providing three new online and in-person approaches for teaching and learning about ecology.

EcologyOnline. The new online e-learning platform, EcologyOnline sponsored by Poland Spring, provides five learning modules as a curriculum designed by experts at The Ecology School and its educatiosnal partners. Each module contains an educational skit, at least three outdoor-focused activities, and action steps for real world application. Unlike most e-learning programs, EcologyOnline invites students to get out from behind the computer and take their learning outdoors, no matter their learning environment. The curriculum’s online deployment paired with outside activities is focused on inclusivity across rural, urban and suburban areas. EcologyOnline is now available through EcologyOnline.org.

The Teacher Institute for Watershed Science and Conservation, sponsored by Poland Spring, has been created for the sole purpose of recruiting and training more environmental stewards and educators. Starting in August 2021, the institute will welcome K-8 teachers from across the country to The Ecology School’s River Bend Farm campus in Maine for a four-day, hands-on educational program. Poland Spring is collaborating with The Ecology School to help ensure the program is available to teachers from communities where NWNA operates. Through a variety of outdoor-focused learning sessions, teachers will learn more about how to adopt more sustainable practices and how to inspire the next generation to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Over the course of three years, the program projects to enroll over 280 teachers in the institute. A key component of the program is its ability to provide financial aid to ensure that more teachers are able to join. Additionally, the Teacher Institute for Watershed Science and Conservation will provide teachers with 15 hours towards Continuing Education Units through the University of Southern Maine, an accredited university. Applicants can learn more or apply here.

The Poland Spring^® Education and Dining Commons, named one of the most sustainable buildings in the Northeast was constructed to help create a campus that models conservation-in-action with 200 rooftop solar panels, kitchen equipment that is 20% more efficient, LED lighting, skylights and composite wooden beams instead of steel. The 7,000 square-foot building features one of the few large-scale combustion-less, net-positive commercial production kitchens worldwide. The facility also uses sustainable processes like composting, water reclamation and waste reduction. Additionally, The Ecology School anticipates growing 100% of the produce served at meals through its onsite agroecology farm by 2025. The building also uses local Maine products such as Forest Stewardship Council certified Maine white pine boards. Poland Spring and The Ecology School will continue to work together to help ensure the Poland Spring Education and Dining Commons continues to set a standard in sustainable facilities.

Poland Spring and The Ecology School have a nearly 20-year relationship, during which they’ve worked together to help educate Mainers. With the help of these new programs, their local efforts will now be expanded to students and teachers across the country.

About The Ecology School
The Ecology School is a nonprofit ecology education center that transforms how people think about nature and the environment. Through joyful, hands-on, experiential programming students of all ages learn to become stewards of the environment as they explore local forests, coastal ecosystems, and food systems. Since 1998, The Ecology School has hosted more than 187,000 students and teachers from across the country, educating about the environment and our collective impact on the planet. In 2019, The Ecology School broke ground on its new campus at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine. Learn more at TheEcologySchool.org

About Nestlé Waters North America
Nestlé Waters North America offers an unrivaled portfolio of bottled water brands for healthy hydration, including Poland Spring^® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Nestlé^® Splash and Nestlé^® Pure Life^®. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh^®, a customizable water and beverage delivery service.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut with approximately 7,000 associates in the United States, we manage natural resources for long-term sustainability, and we conserve more than 18,000 acres of natural watershed area. We currently source water for our six regional spring water brands from 38 active springs throughout the United States. We are also committed to creating shared value and being a good neighbor in the more than 120 communities where we operate in the U.S. For more information, visit us at https://www.nestle-watersna.com/en follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @NestleWatersNA. 

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Stringent Environment Protection Mandates Paves Way for Growth in Environment Testing Services Market, Market projected to Rise at Stellar 6.5% CAGR from 2020 – 2030: TMR

ALBANY, N.Y., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past decade, environment protection and safety have garnered considerable attention and the trend is set to continue to gain momentum across industrial and commercial sectors in the forthcoming years. Increasing government initiatives, rising awareness of the negative impact of industrial chemicals on the environment, and stringent environment protection statutes have necessitated the development of committed environment testing services to monitor…

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To attain environment protection goals, besides government agencies, several semi-government and private enterprises have entered the environment testing services fray. This scale of institutional participation, new environment protection policies in place, and regulatory frameworks have drawn attention of authorities and environment protectionists to create a consortium for environment testing services. With the backing of world environment protection bodies high ROI on environment testing services has garnered the interest of private and non-private entities to invest in this domain. Consequently, environment testing services has evolved as a billion dollar market, which with continued support is predicted to touch the US$ 21.4 bn mark by 2030-end.

Key Findings of Environment Testing Services Market Report

Close Monitoring to Measure Volume of Hazardous Waste from Industries Secures Growth

Large volume outflow of hazardous waste and contaminated water from industries has gathered the attention of environment protection agencies to closely monitor the residues. Environment protection agencies and environment departments are adopting tools to measure hazardous residue from industries. To facilitate the process, several technology companies are joining hands to integrate cutting-edge technology in the larger interest of environment protection goals, which indirectly benefits the environment testing services market.

Increasing need for the adoption of wastewater treatment services and water quality assessment services in the agriculture sector which is in the scope of environment testing services adds extra stars of growth to the said market.

Furthermore, the advent of new technologies in wastewater testing has served to address shortcomings of predecessor technologies. New biosensors and physiochemical sensors enable to monitor parameters from other categories of wastewater treatment such as trace analysis, RoHS testing, scientific assessments, REACH testing, hazardous material testing, and soil testing. Thus, with the adoption of novel technologies in wastewater treatment services under the umbrella of environment testing services – the environment testing services market is at gains.

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Need to Clean Large Volume Clinical Waste amidst COVID-19 extends Growth Opportunities

Amidst COVID-19, several tons of clinical waste disposed on a daily basis amounts to huge burden on sanitation departments in several parts of the world. Clinical waste associated with the pandemic include non-reusable surgical masks, solid tissue paper, and empty hand sanitizer bottles that carries the risk of transmitting the deadly virus at disposal sites has caught the attention of environmentalists and environment protection agencies. Due to intense nature of handling clinical waste of thousands of patients each day, and testing of the massive volume of clinical waste is a herculean task – healthcare institutions serving COVID-1P patients are outsourcing the work of testing the surroundings to environment testing agencies. This is creating opportunities in the environment testing services market.

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Environment Testing Services Market – Growth Drivers

Stringent environment protection mandates to closely monitor volume of hazardous waste from industries spells growth.
High risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 of COVID-19 via clinical waste at disposal sites that necessitates testing of the surroundings creates opportunities.

Environment Testing Services Market – Key Players

SGS SA
Eurofins Scientific SE
ALS Limited
Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc.
Symbio Laboratories
Merieux NutriSciences
RJ Hill Laboratories Limited
Element Materials Technology Ltd
Analytica Laboratories Limited
Asure Quality Limited
ULL LC
Micrbac Laboratories Inc.
Intertek Group Plc.
Bureau Veritas S.A.
Covance Inc.

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Rhombus Energy Solutions Announces UL 1741-SA Certification of 125kW Bi-directional Electric Vehicle Charger

SAN DIEGO, Mar. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Rhombus Energy Solutions is announcing the certification of its bi-directional 125 kilowatt (kW) DC fast charger to the Underwriter Laboratories 1741-SA standard. This latest certification now provides medium and heavy duty (M/HD) EV fleet operators with two Rhombus products to meet their needs – the Rhombus 125kW charger and the previously-certified Rhombus 60kW charger. Since both of these chargers and their associated dispensers are…

UL 1741-SA is UL’s Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources. This standard defines the design and testing requirements to certify that bi-directional, grid tied, «smart» inverters and electric vehicle (EV) chargers can be safely used to support the distributed generation (DG) grid services and applications. Utilities in the United States and worldwide are increasingly interested in opportunities to cost effectively add energy storage to support increasing levels of intermittent renewable energy sources. This certification builds on Rhombus’ existing UL 1741-SA certification of the Rhombus 60kW high-power charger PCS, as well as the certification of the Company’s EV charging dispensers to UL 2202, 2231, and CSA C22.2 standards.

«With the certification of the Rhombus 125kW bi-directional charger, fleet EV operators now have multiple bi-directional charger choices for their medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles,» said Rick Sander, CEO of Rhombus Energy Solutions. «Whether the fleets consist of school buses, public transit buses, delivery vehicles, cargo drayage tractors or heavy municipal vehicles such as refuse trucks, the Rhombus 125kW charger provides the ideal opportunity to cut charging time in half. And with its bi-directional capabilities, the 125kW charger can provide vehicle to grid (V2G) capabilities when used with aggregation platforms such as those from Nuvve, Amply, Electriphi and others.»

V2G technology provides a means for EV fleet operators to utilize their vehicles as a source of energy storage, allowing power to be put back onto the grid during peak demand hours, or to be used to power buildings in a «behind the meter» approach. The combination of V2G aggregation platforms and the market-leading reliability of Rhombus’s high-power fast DC chargers provides fleet operators with tools to significantly reduce energy costs by enabling them to put power back on the grid during high rate peak hours, and then recharging during off-peak, lower rate times. The combination also allows fleet operators for vehicles such as school buses to provide emergency power to buildings during power outages.

«We designed our electric vehicle chargers to meet the specific needs of medium and heavy-duty EV fleet operators,» said Joseph Gottlieb, CTO of Rhombus Energy Solutions. «With our 125kW charger, operators can charge their vehicles twice as fast as with a 60kW charger, and the addition of the UL 1741-SA certification for our chargers enables a broader use case encompassing V2G capability.»

Rhombus has fielded hundreds of high-power, bi-directional, high-reliability fleet EV charging systems and inverters for energy storage and PV solar-based microgrid, for customers in a variety of demanding operational environments. Bi-directional charging enables both significant energy cost savings for EV fleet operators and the ability to provide power to critical infrastructure during power emergencies when needed.

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Rhombus develops and manufactures next-generation bi-directional electric vehicle charging infrastructure, high-efficiency power conversion systems and energy management system (EMS) software for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable electric vehicle fleet charging, energy storage and microgrid applications. The high reliability of our solutions is the result of decades of experience developing high-power systems for a variety of applications and deployment scenarios, including UL-1741-SA system-to-grid solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.RhombusEnergy.com.

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