Sanitation

South Africa Water Collection, Purification, Testing and Distribution Market Report, with 30+ Profiles Including Rand Water, Amatola, Lepelle, Gamtoos, Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority & Waterlab

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Government has identified water provision, management and the state of wastewater systems as one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa.

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  • Government has identified water provision, management and the state of wastewater systems as one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa.
  • Poor water management has led to polluted water sources and limited access to clean water.
  • Amalgamation of Water Trading Entity and Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority to form National Water Resources infrastructure Agency.
  • There are 32 company profiles which include water boards such as Rand Water, Amatola, Lepelle and Gamtoos, bulk water infrastructure provider Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority and testing labs such as Waterlab and Michrochem Lab Services.

White Paper Shows U.S. Private Sector's Capability in Advancing SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

This opportunity is highlighted in the white paper "From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship," which was unveiled yesterday at the GreenBiz 24 conference in Arizona.

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  • This opportunity is highlighted in the white paper "From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship," which was unveiled yesterday at the GreenBiz 24 conference in Arizona.
  • "From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship" discusses the value of water and serves as a call to action for businesses to address water challenges proactively.
  • Delving into the practices of six companies across various sizes and sectors – including PepsiCo, Microsoft, Gotham Greens, Cargill, S&P Global, and Xylem – the white paper provides tangible examples of effective water stewardship.
  • Through these examples, the report highlights how the private sector can make a demonstrable contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for all.

Federal Housing Advocate's final report calls for national response to the crisis of encampments

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments.
  • In her final report on encampments released today, the Advocate is recommending that the federal government establish a National Encampments Response Plan by August 31, 2024.
  • This Act recognizes housing as a fundamental human right in Canada, and mandated the Federal Housing Advocate to undertake reviews of systemic housing issues.
  • The National Housing Strategy Act specifies that when the Minister responsible for housing receives the report of such a systemic review, the Minister must respond within 120 days.

GreenPower Announces Revenue of $34.2 million Year-To-Date for Fiscal 2024, a 40% Increase from Previous Year

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

GreenPower reported record revenues of $34.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 40% over the revenue of $24.4 million for the comparable period in the previous fiscal year.

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  • GreenPower reported record revenues of $34.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 40% over the revenue of $24.4 million for the comparable period in the previous fiscal year.
  • These Nano BEASTs are part of the 41 all-electric GreenPower school buses ordered by the state of West Virginia," said Fraser Atkinson, GreenPower Chairman and CEO.
  • Increased cash by $3.4 million to $4.0 million from $0.6 million at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Deferred revenue of $10.7 million at the end of the quarter including the current portion of $8.2 million.

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

In 2021, almost 33 of every 1,000 South African children under five years old died.

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  • In 2021, almost 33 of every 1,000 South African children under five years old died.
  • South Africa’s under-five mortality rate also lags behind the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of reducing these figures worldwide by 2030 to 25 deaths per 1,000.
  • As researchers with an interest in indigenous knowledge, we explored the use of medicinal plants as remedies against diseases among children in the North West province of South Africa.
  • Our study yielded the first comprehensive inventory of medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge related to children’s healthcare in the area.
  • In total, 61 plants from 34 families were recorded as medicine used for managing seven categories of diseases.

Capturing local wisdom

  • South Africa is endowed with a rich wealth of flora and is often acclaimed as a biodiversity hotspot.
  • Thousands of plants are used for traditional medicine for the management of diverse health conditions.
  • This signifies the importance of women as active custodians of indigenous knowledge related to childhood health needs.
  • Carpet plant (Geranium incanum), common yellow commelina (Commelina africana) and elephant’s root (Elephantorrhiza elephantina) were the most popular medicinal plants.

The way forward


There is increasing support from governments for promoting traditional medicine as part of primary healthcare in African countries such as Cameroon and South Africa. We recommend that:
Government provide institutional and financial support to determine the role of herbal medicine in primary healthcare. Working with traditional health practitioners, medicinal plants must be documented and testing laboratories need to be set up to establish their efficacy and to determine appropriate dosages.
Botanical gardens should be created to ensure the sustainability of plants and their continued role in providing much-needed medical care. In the North West province, 40% of the ecosystems are under severe stress, with 11 of the 61 vegetation and 14 of the 18 river types classified as threatened. Medicinal plants are mostly harvested from the wild, so it’s possible that many could face extinction from uncontrolled harvesting.

  • He is a member of the South African Association of Botany (SAAB).
  • We are grateful to our participants for their willingness to be part of this study.
  • Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu receives funding from National Research Foundation, Pretoria, South Africa.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT DENNY'S: FREE PANCAKES, FREE VEGAS WEDDINGS & MORE NEXT WEEK

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Friday, February 9, 2024

On Tuesday, February 13, diners can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes* from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM in honor of National Pancake Day.

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  • On Tuesday, February 13, diners can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes* from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM in honor of National Pancake Day.
  • Take advantage of Denny’s All Day Diner Deals with All You Can Eat Pancakes starting at $5.99 [prices vary; check local restaurant].
  • Newlyweds will also get vouchers for two free Original Grand Slams to enjoy on their next visit.
  • **This free, limited-time offer is available only on Valentine’s Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT at Denny’s on 450 Fremont Street in Las Vegas.

Indonesia Compact Construction Equipment Market Assessment & Forecast Report 2023-2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The "Indonesia Compact Construction Equipment Market - Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2023-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Indonesia Compact Construction Equipment Market - Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2023-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The compact excavator accounted for the largest market share of the Indonesia compact construction equipment market in 2022.
  • The increasing government focus on carbon emission reduction in 2021 further supported the demand for electric construction equipment in the Indonesia compact construction equipment market.
  • In 2021, Volvo Construction Equipment launched EC55D compact excavators in the Indonesia compact construction equipment industry for innovative city projects.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Protective Cake Cover (TRO-974)

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple shield to protect a birthday cake from germs and spittle while blowing out candles," said an inventor, from Prince George, BC, Canada, "so I invented the CAKE COVER.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple shield to protect a birthday cake from germs and spittle while blowing out candles," said an inventor, from Prince George, BC, Canada, "so I invented the CAKE COVER.
  • My design prevents the frosting from being sprayed with droplets of spit during a birthday party or other special occasion."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to protect a cake from germs, spittle, and potential viruses when blowing out birthday candles.
  • 22-TRO-974, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Healixa Inc. Announces Regional Distribution Agreement for its Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ Technology

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Huntington, NY, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healixa Inc. (OTC: EMOR) (“Healixa” or the “Company”)  is proud to announce that the Company has entered into a Regional Distribution Agreement with Caribbean Resource Solutions LLC to enable sales and distribution for its Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ technology in 18 countries and territories within the Caribbean Basin.

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  • Huntington, NY, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healixa Inc. (OTC: EMOR) (“Healixa” or the “Company”)  is proud to announce that the Company has entered into a Regional Distribution Agreement with Caribbean Resource Solutions LLC to enable sales and distribution for its Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ technology in 18 countries and territories within the Caribbean Basin.
  • This Regional Distribution Agreement is anticipated to begin generating sales and distribution for the Company’s Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ technology in Aruba, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • With far higher absolute humidity in all 18 aforementioned countries and territories, the Company anticipates that its Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ technology will outperform expectations in the Caribbean region.
  • "This Caribbean market will undoubtedly become a major revenue center for the Company’s Eternal Spring™ Deposition Water Harvester™ technology,” stated Ian Parker, CEO of Healixa.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Hands-Free Carrier for Pet Waste (TRO-1044)

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Monday, February 5, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to carry pet waste when walking my dogs," said an inventor, from Orillia, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the POO PAL.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to carry pet waste when walking my dogs," said an inventor, from Orillia, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the POO PAL.
  • The invention provides a hands-free storage unit for pet waste.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to hold a bag of waste with your hand.
  • The invention features a portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners.