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The Emission Control Catalysts Market to grow by USD 4.24 billion from 2022 to 2027, The report is segmented by Application, Type, and Geography- Technavio

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Environmental and health pollution caused by the exhaust of vehicles has a significant impact, resulting in ozone depletion and greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Environmental and health pollution caused by the exhaust of vehicles has a significant impact, resulting in ozone depletion and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • To mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, green standards such as LEED are incorporated in the planning and construction of buildings.
  • The Emission Control Catalysts Market is propelled by a confluence of factors, including the surge in demand for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and Catalytic Converters.
  • Emission Control Catalysts Market 2023-2027: Key Highlights
    The Automatic Pill Dispensing Systems Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.72% between 2022 and 2027.

Press release - Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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  • Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances
    - F-gases: total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons by 2050 and move towards climate-friendly solutions
    - Higher EU ambition to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances
    - EU rules aligned with the European Green Deal and international agreements
    On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
  • With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions from fluorinated gases.
  • The text foresees a total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the EU consumption quota between 2024-2049.
  • The deal on reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) was adopted with 538 votes in favour, eight against and 13 abstentions.

Save Foods: Nitrousink Files US Patent Application for Reducing Emissions of Nitrous Oxide in Wheat

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The patent application aims to assist Nitrousink with its mission to target nitrous oxide (N2O), which is a potent greenhouse gas and contributor to ozone depletion.

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  • The patent application aims to assist Nitrousink with its mission to target nitrous oxide (N2O), which is a potent greenhouse gas and contributor to ozone depletion.
  • Nitrousink has identified and isolated two naturally occurring bacteria species that can reduce N2O emissions under various environmental conditions from wheat roots.
  • Nitrousink’s R&D team is currently testing its technology under greenhouse conditions with the aim of finding the optimal formula for reducing N2O emission in wheat crops.
  • Nitrousink intends to continue its testing in micro field plots using different soils, dosages, and formulations for a variety of crops.

CES 2024: 3i Presents Unprecedented and Fresh Solution for Odor Issues in Cat Litter Boxes with Auto-Pack Feature

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

So, we come to CES 2024 with our new product for pets," said Zexiao Wu, Vice President of 3i.

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  • So, we come to CES 2024 with our new product for pets," said Zexiao Wu, Vice President of 3i.
  • "Most people in the 3i team have cats, and we can totally connect with some hassles of using a traditional cat litter box, such as odor, thin layers of litter leading to sticking, and more.
  • We are a team of creating products that address real-life issues, so here it is, the world's first intelligent odor-free cat litter box, the M1 series."
  • Certified by Frost & Sullivan, the 3i Intelligent Cat Litter Box is the world's first intelligent cat litter box with auto-pack and odor removal features in the global intelligent cat litter box market.

First-of-Its-Kind, Ceiling-Mounted Ozone Air Purifier Launched for Medical and Educational Organizations

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Monday, January 8, 2024

"CerroZone is pleased to partner with IHS as we continue on our mission to improve indoor air quality with our first-of-its-kind Net Negative Ozone systems," said Michael Duggan, President of CerroZone.

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  • "CerroZone is pleased to partner with IHS as we continue on our mission to improve indoor air quality with our first-of-its-kind Net Negative Ozone systems," said Michael Duggan, President of CerroZone.
  • Finally, the air within the chamber passes through a catalyst that restructures the ozone back into clean, breathable air prior to returning to the room.
  • CerroZone is a Net Negative Ozone Device that complies with UL 2998 and has Intertek's Zero Ozone Certification, meaning no significant amount of ozone ever leaves the unit.
  • Organizations interested in learning more or obtaining a CerroZone Air Purifier can contact Innovative Healthcare Solutions by visiting this website.

Save Foods: Nitrousink Commenced Controlled Trial for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

The controlled trial is taking place under greenhouse conditions and aims to investigate several options to optimize the effectiveness of Nitrousink's solution in reducing the greenhouse gas N2O emissions during wheat growth.

Key Points: 
  • The controlled trial is taking place under greenhouse conditions and aims to investigate several options to optimize the effectiveness of Nitrousink's solution in reducing the greenhouse gas N2O emissions during wheat growth.
  • Moreover, Nitrousink intends to discover and identify additional microorganisms with the capacity to decrease N2O emissions.
  • Dr. Dror Minz, leader of the trial, commented "Our mission at Nitrousink, in alignment with Save Foods' vision, is about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reshaping agriculture into a more sustainable, environmentally friendly practice.
  • Save Foods previously announced entering the carbon credit and greenhouse gas emissions markets following its acquisition of a majority stake (60%) in the newly formed Nitrousink.

Hudson Technologies Participates at COP28; Supports Global Cooling Pledge

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Global Cooling Pledge is a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates, who hosted COP28 and the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition, of which Hudson Technologies is a member.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Cooling Pledge is a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates, who hosted COP28 and the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition, of which Hudson Technologies is a member.
  • The Global Cooling Pledge commits countries to reducing their cooling-related emissions by at least 68% by 2050 and establishes several other targets including the creation of minimum energy performance standards by 2030.
  • The pledge promotes international cooperation toward emission reduction, improved energy efficiency and environmentally sound and sustainable methods to provide cooling and refrigeration.
  • Hudson is proud to have shared our knowledge and expertise in the area of Lifecycle Refrigerant Management on the global stage and we look forward to further supporting the Cooling Pledge.”

Save Foods Targeting US Carbon Credit Market with Majority Ownership in Newly- Formed Nitrousink Ltd.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Neve Yarak, Israel, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD), an agri-food tech leader, previously entered the carbon credit and greenhouse gas emissions markets, following its acquisition of a majority stake in the newly-formed Nitrousink Ltd.("Nitrousink") a research and development company using technologies developed at the Agricultural Research Organization - Volcani Institute (the “Volcani Institute”), under the leadership of Dr. Dror Minz, PhD in Environmental Microbiology, and the Director of the Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences at the Volcani Institute.

Key Points: 
  • Nitrousink's solution is based on active microorganisms which are completely natural (no GMO) and safe to humans, animals, plants and the environment.
  • According to Global Market Insight , the Carbon Credit Market was valued at $87.9 billion in 2022 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2023 to 2032.
  • On a per-molecule basis, considered over a 100-year period, nitrous oxide has 265 times the atmospheric heat-trapping ability of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • In a novel discovery, Dr. Minz found these bacteria are naturally capable of reducing N2O emissions under various environmental conditions.

NTHU Cracks the Dioxin Pollution Challenge

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has achieved a milestone in addressing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including the "Century Toxins"—dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides (DDT).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has achieved a milestone in addressing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including the "Century Toxins"—dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides (DDT).
  • These highly toxic and hard-to-degrade pollutants have posed a major threat to ecosystems and human health.
  • The team simulated atmospheric ozone-ultraviolet light reactions to transform dioxins into harmless oxalic acid at room temperature.
  • Led by Professor Kuo Chu Hwang from the Department of Chemistry at NTHU, the research team was assisted by the expertise of Ph.D. student Ayyakkannu Ragupathi and postdoctoral researcher Vaibhav Pramod Charpe.

Bettair winner of the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2023 to measure air quality

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bettair has been honoured with the award for the manufacturer of the most accurate multi-pollutant sensor for outdoor environments, awarded by AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2023, following an independent evaluation where many technologies measuring air quality were compared. 

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  • Bettair is distinguished in this study, for ensuring this level of data quality in all tests designed by Airlab, without human intervention to adjust the data.
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bettair has been honoured with the award for the manufacturer of the most accurate multi-pollutant sensor for outdoor environments, awarded by AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2023, following an independent evaluation where many technologies measuring air quality were compared.
  • The award, which was presented during the closing ceremony of this benchmark competition in the air quality sector in Bangkok and Paris simultaneously, reflects the concern for air quality as one of the main challenges facing cities.
  • Given this scenario and thanks to the growing development of microsensor technology, the independent regional air quality observatory for the Paris Airparif metropolitan region, and its open innovation laboratory AIRLAB, have decided to organise the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge periodically.