Environmental health

Mount Sinai Health System to Lead Discussions on the Impact of Climate Change on Health and the Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces at the 2024 Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas Festival

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木曜日, 6月 13, 2024
Patient, CO, Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, MBA, AI, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Health System, Climate change, Music therapy, Human body, Mother, Pediatrics, Health, Interface (computing), Public health, Associate professor, COVID, Artificial intelligence, Aspen Ideas Festival, Measles, BDS, Environmental health, Growth, Entrepreneurship, DRS, Myenteric plexus, Environmental Health (journal), DSM-IV codes, Assistant, Parenting, MDT, MPH, Environmental medicine, Faculty, Health system, Management

Mount Sinai is a Presenting Sponsor of the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health, and the only underwriter to support both events.

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  • Mount Sinai is a Presenting Sponsor of the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health, and the only underwriter to support both events.
  • Panelists will include Mount Sinai experts from the Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics.
  • Mount Sinai clinicians will be onsite to provide complimentary dermatologic screenings at the Mount Sinai Health Experience, located in The Grove at Aspen Meadows.
  • For more information about Mount Sinai’s speakers, events, and activities at the Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas Festival, visit our website at www.mountsinai.org/aspen .

Prolific Machines to Harness Light to Deliver Unprecedented Cellular Control, Enabling Higher Quality and Never-Before-Possible Biosolutions — Beginning a New Era of Biotechnology

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木曜日, 6月 6, 2024
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Hardware, General Health, Health, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Cell, Multimedia, San Francisco Bay Area, Vaccine, Research, Breakthrough Energy, Infant, Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental health, Tissue engineering, Fonterra, Partnership, Fermentation, AI, Medicine, CIO, Food, Light, Biology, College of Engineering (KNUST), IQT, Antibody, SOSV

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240606065697/en/
    Prolific Machines unlocks unprecedented cellular control using light to produce everyday essentials more efficiently, from food and lifesaving drugs to novel biosolutions.
  • Inspired by the burgeoning field of optogenetics, Prolific Machines’ novel approach uses light to more efficiently and effectively control biology.
  • We have only scratched the surface of what’s possible with our technology,” said Prolific Machines Co-Founder and CEO, Deniz Kent, PhD.
  • Visit prolific-machines.com to learn more, and contact [email protected] to inquire about co-developing the future of biology with Prolific Machines.

Clarios Highlights Circular Mindset in 2023 Sustainability Report, Showcasing Leadership in Recycling and Integrated Supply Chain

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木曜日, 6月 13, 2024
Environmental health, UN, Health, UNICEF, Transport, Recycling, Climate change, Partnership

GLENDALE, Wis., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, highlighted its "circular mindset" in the company's 2023 Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued focus on recycling and an integrated supply chain that begins where it ends.

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  • GLENDALE, Wis., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, highlighted its "circular mindset" in the company's 2023 Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued focus on recycling and an integrated supply chain that begins where it ends.
  • Clarios operates one of the world's most successful examples of a circular economy – recycling around 8,000 used batteries every hour of every day across its network.
  • Clarios was a 2023 Circular Economy award winner at the World Sustainability Awards.
  • Clarios' circular supply chain starts and ends at the same point — when new batteries are delivered to customers, Clarios takes back used batteries in return.

Grove Collaborative Announces B Corporation Recertification & Releases 2023-2024 Sustainability Report

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木曜日, 5月 16, 2024
Environment, Packaging, Other Retail, Environmental Health, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Retail, Recycling, Carbon, Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, Certification, Environmental health, Grove Collaborative, FSC, Multimedia, Rainforest, Professional corporation

Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation today launched its fifth annual Sustainability Report for 2023-2024.

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  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation today launched its fifth annual Sustainability Report for 2023-2024.
  • Grove today also announced their B Corporation recertification by B Labs with a score of 100.9 points.
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    “We’re thrilled to be recertified as a B Corporation - the highest credential for a sustainable business - with an even higher score alongside the launch of our fifth annual sustainability report.
  • The average company who takes the B Impact Assessment scores a 50.9 and the minimum to become a Certified B Corporation is 80 points.

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market size is set to grow by USD 14.85 bn from 2024-2028, growing implementation of regulatory compliances regarding data security to boost the market growth, Technavio

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火曜日, 5月 14, 2024
Cloud, Application, EOL, Organization, Research report, Iron Mountain (company), SME, Traction, Growth, Policy, Environmental health, IBM, Computer, Large, Tablet, BYOD, Asset management

The need for effective management and disposition of decommissioned IT assets has surged in recent years, propelled by the widespread adoption of cloud services worldwide.

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  • The need for effective management and disposition of decommissioned IT assets has surged in recent years, propelled by the widespread adoption of cloud services worldwide.
  • Cloud-based IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) solutions are gaining traction among businesses due to their ability to efficiently and securely recycle and erase information.
  • Cloud technologies and mobile work options are opening new avenues for innovation within organizations, presenting fresh opportunities for business leaders.
  • These factors have the potential to impede the growth of the global IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market in the forecast period.

Chemical Insights Research Institutes and GBES Join Forces to Offer Cutting-Edge Continuing Education Courses for LEED and AIA Credits

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
Well, Insight, Chemical safety, Construction, International, Environmental health, Built environment, Health, Biophysical environment, Partnership, CIRI, Research, Knowledge, American Institute of Architects, Engineering, Environment, American Institute, LEED, Multimedia, WELL, Student, AIA, Architecture, Green, Industrial design

ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses. This collaboration aims to empower students and professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry to acquire essential continuing education credits for their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), IWBI (International WELL Building Institute), and AIA (American Institute of Architects) certifications.

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  • Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses.
  • ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses.
  • Our partnership with GBES is crucial to helping building professionals acquire the skills and knowledge they need for LEED, IWBI and AIA certifications.
  • The partnership between CIRI and GBES aims to address this demand by offering high-quality, cutting-edge courses that align with LEED, IWBI, and AIA principles.

MANANALU ENTERS AN EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE WITH BOOMERANG WATER

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
Aluminium, Environmental health, Partnership, Water, Carbon

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mananalu announces its new, exclusive alliance with Boomerang Water, marking the retail water brand's transition into a B2B business model. Mananalu was founded on a steadfast mission to foster sustainable lifestyles through accessibility to more sustainable and healthier alternatives.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mananalu announces its new, exclusive alliance with Boomerang Water, marking the retail water brand's transition into a B2B business model.
  • Mananalu was founded on a steadfast mission to foster sustainable lifestyles through accessibility to more sustainable and healthier alternatives.
  • Mananalu and Boomerang will continue to serve their existing territories together and work to bring Circular Sustainability (zero-waste) water systems to new, global markets.
  • For more information about Mananalu and Boomerang, please visit www.mananalu.com and www.boomerangwater.com .

Camfil Announces 2023 Sustainability Report

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
Atmosphere, Environmental health

Camfil Sustainability Report 2023

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  • Riverdale, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - May 2, 2024) - Camfil, a global leader in air filtration and clean air solutions, proudly announces the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • Camfil invites customers, partners, and the public to delve into the details of the 2023 Sustainability Report to explore the comprehensive steps being taken towards a sustainable future.
  • Camfil's full 2023 Sustainability Report is available for download at Camfil's official website .
  • Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Camfil serves and supports customers in a wide range of industries and communities across the globe.

If Plastics Win, We Lose: UN Moves to End Plastic Pollution with Global Treaty Negotiation Hosted in Ottawa, Despite Meddling by “Big Plastic”

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024
United Nations, Indigenous peoples, Climate change, Parliament buildings, Garbage, Nature, Environmental health, Risk, Biodiversity, Parliament, Policy, Microplastics, Supreme court, Environmental Defence Canada, Health, CAPE, Indigenous rights, Seafood, Research, Water, Life, First Nations, Environment, Atlantic Canada, Federation, Plastic, Legislation, Fishery, VS, Movement, Face, Earth Day, Soil, Democracy, Government, Atmosphere, Cancer, David Suzuki Foundation, Knowledge, Ecojustice Canada, Air pollution, Agriculture

These negotiations aim to develop a legally binding global plastics treaty to help safeguard people and the planet from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.

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  • These negotiations aim to develop a legally binding global plastics treaty to help safeguard people and the planet from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.
  • Plastic pollution knows no borders and stands as the second most pressing environmental issue behind climate change.
  • “Canada needs a comprehensive, government-wide strategy, with strong legislation and corporate action to end plastic pollution now.
  • INC-4 is the final step before the global plastic treaty is finalized in South Korea later this year.

Jefferson Health and Air Methods Partner in Carbon Offset Program

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024
Climate change, The, Fresh water, Jefferson Health, Environmental health, Certification, Health, Pollutant, National Forest, MD, Air Methods, Partnership, Carbon, Tree, LEED, National Forest Foundation

PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.
  • Air Methods and Jefferson Health together provide approximately 2,300 patient flights per year.
  • By partnering with JeffSTAT on this program, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams.
  • Jefferson Health’s new carbon offset program is one of many ways that the organization is working to improve environmental health.