Energy conservation

The Sterling Group Forms New PET Recycling Platform, Evergreen

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Energy conservation, Goods economics), Bottles, Materials, Matter, Packaging, Water conservation, RPET, PET bottle recycling, Recycling, Bottle recycling, Bottle

HOUSTON, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sterling Group, an operationally focused middle market private equity firm, today announced the formation of a new PET recycling platform company, Evergreen.

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  • HOUSTON, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sterling Group, an operationally focused middle market private equity firm, today announced the formation of a new PET recycling platform company, Evergreen.
  • Sterling executed the carve-out of Evergreen, the recycling division of current portfolio company, Greenbridge Packaging, and merged it with the Riverside, California assets of CarbonLITE, acquired through a 363 bankruptcy process.
  • The combined business positions Evergreen as one of the nation's largest PET recyclers, collecting and processing over one billion post-consumer PET bottles annually at facilities in Clyde, Ohio and Riverside, California.
  • "We are focused on elevating our commitment to rPET bottle-to-bottle recycling," said Omar Abuaita, CEO of Evergreen.

District Heating & Cooling Market Research Report 2021 - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Construction & Property, Building Systems, District heating, Energy conservation

The "District Heating & Cooling Market Research Report by Type, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "District Heating & Cooling Market Research Report by Type, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global District Heating & Cooling Market size was estimated at USD 203.67 Billion in 2020 and expected to reach USD 216.44 Billion in 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 6.60% from 2020 to 2026 to reach USD 299.01 Billion by 2026.
  • In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.
  • The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market.

Zen Ecosystems Taps Wannie Park As CEO

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Software, Internet, Hardware, Utilities, Consumer electronics, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Environment, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Articles, Energy efficiency, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy management, Logistics, Sustainability and environmental management, Sustainability

Zen Ecosystems announced today that Wannie Park has been named CEO, succeeding James McPhail as he moves on to other ventures.

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  • Zen Ecosystems announced today that Wannie Park has been named CEO, succeeding James McPhail as he moves on to other ventures.
  • Zen will continue to streamline the management of energy reduction and cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions for their customers with their award-winning Zen Thermostat and Zen HQ.
  • Zen Ecosystems provides an intelligent energy management platform that helps small to medium-sized businesses take control of their energy usage while meeting sustainability goals.
  • Zen Ecosystems was recognized in 2018 as the Gold Stevie Award Winner for Energy Industry Innovation of the year.

LifeProof Introduces New Sustainable Cases

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Water conservation, Articles, LifeProof, Energy, Energy conservation, Recycling, Sustainability, Plastic recycling, MagSafe, Natural environment

SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --There's a new vision of sustainability and simplicity from LifeProof.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --There's a new vision of sustainability and simplicity from LifeProof.
  • LifeProof announces today new SEE and SEE with MagSafe.
  • SEE is made with over 45 percent recycled plastic and offers drop protection in a slim, one piece case.
  • "SEE and SEE with MagSafe are a testament to our commitment to use recycled materials as much as possible in our designs without compromising on LifeProof drop proof protection."

Electra Unveils First Product Configuration

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Aviation, Aviation and the environment, Human activities, Aviation in the United States, Human behavior, Electric aircraft, Energy conservation, Renewable energy technology, Federal Aviation Regulations

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.
  • Electra, founded in 2020, is devoted to sustainable regional air mobility through the development of hybrid-electric aircraft.
  • The company is currently building technology demonstrator aircraft that will validate all relevant product technologies.
  • Electra's commercial aircraft product is planned to be certified in 2026 under Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Healthcare Apparel Leader Barco® Uniforms Hits A New Sustainability Milestone: 40 Million Plastic Bottles Recycled

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Materials, Plastics, Organic polymers, Water conservation, Thermoplastics, Energy conservation, Plastic recycling, Packaging, Polyethylene terephthalate, Plastic bottle, Recycling, Polyester

Barco's in-house design team relies on the innovative rPET process, where plastic bottles are cleaned, shredded into pellets, and spun into thread woven into polyester.

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  • Barco's in-house design team relies on the innovative rPET process, where plastic bottles are cleaned, shredded into pellets, and spun into thread woven into polyester.
  • Barco One incorporates five recycled plastic bottles into the fabric of each garment.
  • The Skechers by Barco scrub brand, launched in 2017, incorporates seven recycled bottles per garment.
  • Research shows that every day, more than one million plastic bottles are sold per minute around the world.

EEB - Energy Efficient Bitcoin Fully Fungible Token Launches to Provide Installation Finance for Oairo's Energy Efficiency Projects

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Bitcoin, Payment systems, Cryptocurrencies, Articles, Digital currencies, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy industry, Economics of bitcoin

That puts the digital currency roughly in line with the energy use of countries such as Argentina, Malaysia, and Sweden.

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  • That puts the digital currency roughly in line with the energy use of countries such as Argentina, Malaysia, and Sweden.
  • The (Energy Efficient) Bitcoin produced will provide source capital for installation finance of Oairo projects worldwide, eliminating unnecessary electricity consumption.
  • "EEB will not only produce the most (Energy Efficient) Bitcoin ever, but we will also test and develop a protocol the EEB protocol that will be a best practices guide for the Bitcoin community to optimize energy efficiency within Bitcoin mines," Allen continued.
  • The financing that (Energy Efficient) Bitcoin will be able to provide will offer many multiples of energy savings as a result of installing Oairo technology globally.

Brightmark to Build World’s Largest Advanced Plastics Recycling and Renewal Facility in Macon, GA

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Water conservation, Articles, Energy conservation, Electronic waste, Occupational safety and health, Recycling, Plastic recycling, Plastic, Nature

Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today announced that it will build the worlds largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.

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  • Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today announced that it will build the worlds largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
  • We are excited to build our next plastics renewal facility in Macon-Bibb and revolutionize the state of recycling for the southeast quadrant of the country, said Bob Powell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brightmark.
  • Our advanced recycling facility will be the worlds largest and will utilize our proven plastics renewal technology to advance our mission of reimagining waste, while supporting economic development in the region.
  • Please visit the following link for information about the Macon-Bibb Plastics Renewal Facility: https://www.brightmark.com/work/the-macon-plastics-renewal-facility/
    Brightmark is a global waste solutions company with a mission to reimagine waste.

Willdan’s Subsidiary, Lime Energy, Wins $18 Million Contract to Support Glendale Water & Power’s Clean Energy Transformation

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Utilities, Energy, Energy, Articles, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Willdan Group, Energy economics, Emissions reduction, Energy conservation, Sustainable energy

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has awarded Lime Energy, Willdans wholly owned direct install subsidiary, an $18 million, seven-year contract to support the City of Glendales clean energy transformation.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has awarded Lime Energy, Willdans wholly owned direct install subsidiary, an $18 million, seven-year contract to support the City of Glendales clean energy transformation.
  • Through this contract, Lime Energy will deliver 36,500 MWh in energy savings by providing a combination of targeted energy efficiency technologies, upgrades, and services for small and large Glendale businesses.
  • Lime Energys customer-focused solution helps GWPs commercial and industrial customers reduce their energy usage through energy efficient improvements, making GWPs shift toward a clean energy future more feasible.
  • Lime Energy will provide marketing, sales, engineering, project implementation, and customer support for a comprehensive mix of lighting and non-lighting measures.

Eco Depot Market Update on Bronya Climate Shield's Commercialization to Achieve Social Development Goals.

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Energy conservation

This Q2 2021 market update is communicated in the spirit of transparency and gratitude to Eco Depot, Inc. stakeholders.

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  • This Q2 2021 market update is communicated in the spirit of transparency and gratitude to Eco Depot, Inc. stakeholders.
  • About Bronya Climate Shield products:
    Bronya Classic: Bronya Classic is our baseline thermal formulation, designed for a wide range of applications.
  • Eco Depot is a development stage distributor of eco-friendly consumer brand products and is publicly traded Over the Counter at OTCMKTS: ECDP.
  • Bronya Climate Shield increases energy efficiency, energy savings, and reduces carbon emissions through energy conservation.