Aquatic ecology

Rehrig Pacific Engineers Impossible Ocean Plastics Recovery Solutions

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

In addition to its groundbreaking work with recovered ocean plastics, Rehrig Pacific has simultaneously developed innovative new solutions in diverting and utilizing ocean-bound plastics.

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  • In addition to its groundbreaking work with recovered ocean plastics, Rehrig Pacific has simultaneously developed innovative new solutions in diverting and utilizing ocean-bound plastics.
  • OceanCore and ocean plastic recovery are only the latest in a long series of sustainability innovations from Rehrig Pacific.
  • And Rehrig Pacific engineers are currently on the cutting edge of developing solutions for bulky rigid plastics , like laundry baskets and large toys, which have historically been neglected in status quo recycling practices.
  • Rehrig Pacific has over a century of experience as a global solutions provider and is a leading authority on sustainable supply chain solutions.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Easier Way to Empty Wastewater Tanks in RVs (PHO-2756)

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Monday, October 12, 2020

The invention provides an easier way to empty a recreational vehicle wastewater tank into a residential sewage system.

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  • The invention provides an easier way to empty a recreational vehicle wastewater tank into a residential sewage system.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to make a special trip to a dump station.
  • As a result, it could save time and effort and it could provide greater operational flexibility.
  • 19-PHO-2756, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

WHOI-NOAA Partnership Tackles Critical Gap In Climate Knowledge

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

These tools are expected to fill critical gaps in climate models, which currently show large disparities when simulating the rate of polar ice melt.

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  • These tools are expected to fill critical gaps in climate models, which currently show large disparities when simulating the rate of polar ice melt.
  • Lisan Yu, a WHOI senior scientist and the project's principal investigator, said a machine learning-based framework will improve the accuracy of ocean-surface forcing estimates used to model the global climate.
  • "The significant underestimate of Arctic sea-ice-loss in models underscores critical gaps in knowledge concerning interactions between the atmosphere, the polar ocean, and ice-covered regions.
  • Located in an important area of ocean circulation, the data collected from the OOI surface buoy provides critical verification for satellite-based models.

MilliporeSigma Inaugurates New, Upgraded Onsite Industrial Water Treatment Plant

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MilliporeSigma today inaugurated a new $14.4 million industrial water treatment plant at its Jaffrey, New Hampshire, location.The upgraded system incorporates advanced technology and complies with town-issued industrial water discharge permits that will become effective later this year.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MilliporeSigma today inaugurated a new $14.4 million industrial water treatment plant at its Jaffrey, New Hampshire, location.The upgraded system incorporates advanced technology and complies with town-issued industrial water discharge permits that will become effective later this year.
  • "Our new, industrial water treatment plant reduces the load on the town treatment works, while also supporting future growth at our Jaffrey facility," said Chris Ross, interim CEO, MilliporeSigma.
  • Water from the company's onsite treatment plant feeds into the town's wastewater facility, where it receives final treatment.
  • Water entering the facility is used two to three times before being sent to the onsite water treatment plant.

Wastewater Treatment Industry Veteran Keith Williams Joins BCR as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Today BCR announced that Keith Williams has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing.

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  • Today BCR announced that Keith Williams has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing.
  • Bringing more than 38 years of experience across water and wastewater treatment technologies, Mr. Williams will lead BCRs sales team with a focus on municipal markets.
  • This will include managing and growing industry relationships with rep firms who bring technologies to municipal wastewater treatment plants within their regional markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201005005806/en/
    Water industry Veteran, Keith Williams, joins BCR Inc. to head up Sales and Marketing.

Memorial Reefs International announces 2nd Date Due to Overwhelming Demand

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Friday, October 2, 2020

This event was added due to overwhelming demand for their September 25, 2020 event, which was their very first in the United States.

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  • This event was added due to overwhelming demand for their September 25, 2020 event, which was their very first in the United States.
  • Memorial Reefs International and Destination Destiny are committed to providing the best in personal green death care practices.
  • Memorial Reefs International and Destination Destiny make it easier than ever to create your own personal reef and start supporting new life in the ocean.
  • Contact Memorial Reefs International today to reserve a Memorial Reef for this event.

120Water Launches Solution For Early Detection of COVID-19 Using Wastewater Testing

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

According to current research, the testing of wastewater sewage for SARS-CoV-2 RNA may provide a seven day leading indicator of outbreaks compared to other compiled testing data.

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  • According to current research, the testing of wastewater sewage for SARS-CoV-2 RNA may provide a seven day leading indicator of outbreaks compared to other compiled testing data.
  • There is great interest in being able to detect hotspots early so the spread can be mitigated.
  • Wastewater operators can choose to have 120Water manage the program, or they can manage it themselves and use 120Water to track and report on samples.
  • Water professionals across the country rely on 120Water to streamline and modernize their most complex drinking and wastewater initiatives.

Government of Canada protecting species at risk habitat in southeastern Manitoba

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Located in southeastern Manitoba, this area covers 445,628 hectares and supports some of the largest and last remaining tall-grass prairie and associated shallow wetlands, and forest ecosystems in Canada.

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  • Located in southeastern Manitoba, this area covers 445,628 hectares and supports some of the largest and last remaining tall-grass prairie and associated shallow wetlands, and forest ecosystems in Canada.
  • "Conserving habitat for 26 species at riskincluding the Monarch butterflyis a necessary step to support the survival of these iconic species, while protecting nature and fighting climate change.
  • Several rivers and streams wind through the area, providing important habitat for over 50 species of fish and several molluscan species.
  • The Canada Nature Fund's Community-Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk Program is a $15.6-million, four-year funding initiative administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to support community-led projects that protect and conserve species at risk.

Lifequest Subsidiary Biopipe Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Purecycle Inovatif to Establish a Joint Venture to Market 100% Sludge Free Biological Sewage Wastewater Treatment Systems in Turkey  

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Biopipe will initially work with municipalities to install its wastewater treatment systems in parks and villages before targeting the private sector.

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  • Biopipe will initially work with municipalities to install its wastewater treatment systems in parks and villages before targeting the private sector.
  • Purecycle already has an agreement to install Biopipe in Turkeys 3rd largest city, and expects to add two more municipalities in the near future.
  • Biopipe already has proven itself in Turkey and the municipalities are attracted by the low footprint, low maintenance and reusability of wastewater.
  • Enes Kutluca, CEO of Biopipe, commented, Turkey is where it all started for Biopipe and we now have a partner to pursue the onsite sewage wastewater treatment segment.

New community habitat project will be seen from Highway 401 (W of Hwy 59)

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Friday, September 18, 2020

The partners have signed on to create new wetland habitat that will be visible from Hwy 401, providing a tangible expression of how leadership and investment can support healthy watersheds.

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  • The partners have signed on to create new wetland habitat that will be visible from Hwy 401, providing a tangible expression of how leadership and investment can support healthy watersheds.
  • Ducks has a long history of wetland restoration in Oxford County and the results show what can be done with planning and incremental restoration.
  • What better way to mark these environmental achievements than a beautiful demonstration project visible from the busy highway?
  • The goal of The Cowan Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and the broader well-being of our communities.