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Change the Air Foundation Advocates for the Healthy at Home Act of 2023, A Federal Bill Addressing a Nationwide Health Epidemic

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Change the Air Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health by addressing poor indoor air quality, announces its endorsement of today's proposed Federal legislation, the Healthy at Home Act of 2023. This is a vital first "cornerstone" bill to tackle a nationwide health crisis head-on. Currently, there are no indoor air quality and mold regulations at the federal level.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Change the Air Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health by addressing poor indoor air quality, announces its endorsement of today's proposed Federal legislation, the Healthy at Home Act of 2023.
  • Currently, there are no indoor air quality and mold regulations at the federal level .
  • The Change the Air Foundation acted as an instrumental voice in adding further research efforts to the proposed bill.
  • For more information on the Change the Air Foundation's efforts to provide individuals with the support needed to achieve better health by improving indoor air, visit https://changetheairfoundation.org/ .

CheckSammy Introduces Sustainable Demolition: A Green Step Forward in Construction & Demolition

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CheckSammy, a leading force in the Sustainability & Bulk Waste sectors, proudly announces the launch of their Sustainable Demolition solution for the Construction and Demolition (CDW) industry. This state-of-the-art solution underscores the company's commitment to diverting materials away from landfills by providing seamless solutions to facilitate the reuse of demolished materials.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CheckSammy , a leading force in the Sustainability & Bulk Waste sectors, proudly announces the launch of their Sustainable Demolition solution for the Construction and Demolition (CDW) industry.
  • The core philosophy at CheckSammy involves adopting a balanced approach to sustainable demolition.
  • Green Demolition: An environmentally-conscious demolition method that prioritizes recycling, the use of non-toxic materials, and minimal environmental disruption.
  • With their expertise and steadfast commitment to greener practices, CheckSammy heralds a new era for the construction and demolition industry.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Verizon Communications Inc. - VZ

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Sunday, September 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VZ).

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VZ).
  • Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Verizon and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Verizon Communications Inc. - VZ

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Sunday, September 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VZ).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VZ).
  • Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Verizon and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

Mitel’s Award-Winning 6900w IP Phones Earn Sought-After Industry Certifications for Interoperability and Energy Efficiency Features

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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These certifications provide independently verified assurances to partners, customers, and end-users that Mitel’s phones meet or exceed industry-agreed energy efficiency and interoperability standards.

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  • These certifications provide independently verified assurances to partners, customers, and end-users that Mitel’s phones meet or exceed industry-agreed energy efficiency and interoperability standards.
  • “We are very pleased the 6900w series has received these highly regarded certifications from ENERGY STAR® and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™,” said Martin Bitzinger, SVP of product management at Mitel.
  • "By achieving these energy efficiency and interoperability certifications for its new 6900w, Mitel is well-positioned to support both upgrading of existing and growth of new desktop phone deployments by improving energy efficiency and eliminating interoperability concerns.
  • By achieving ENERGY STAR® certification, the 6900w series IP phones passed strict United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria for reducing energy and CO2 emissions.

ECS Names Jackie Fendrock Vice President of Operations and Growth

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has named Jackie Fendrock vice president of Operations and Growth.

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  • ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has named Jackie Fendrock vice president of Operations and Growth.
  • In her new role, Fendrock will drive business development and delivery efforts within the company’s Enterprise Solutions business unit.
  • A former ECS vice president of Business Development, Fendrock returns to ECS after serving as managing director for the Huntsville, Alabama practice and a portfolio cybersecurity lead at Accenture Federal Services.
  • “I’m thrilled to be back at ECS, supporting customers across the federal civilian and DoD space,” said Fendrock.

Hexion’s Versatics Business Achieves EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Performance

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.

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  • Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911757737/en/
    EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.
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    EcoVadis is a leading global standard for business sustainability ratings, evaluating more than 85,000 companies globally.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

Global Car Wash and Detailing Market Report 2023: A $24.98 Billion by 2029 - AI and Machine Learning Revolutionize Car Washing and Detailing Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Global Car Wash and Detailing Market is expected to generate USD 54.98 billion by the end of 2029, up from USD 36.96 billion in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Car Wash and Detailing Market is expected to generate USD 54.98 billion by the end of 2029, up from USD 36.96 billion in 2022.
  • A favourable growth element for the global Car Wash and Detailing market is the rising demand for professional cleaning and maintenance, followed by technological advancements.
  • During the forecast period, 2024-2029, Global Car Wash and Detailing is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.84%.
  • The global Car Wash and Detailing Market has been experiencing steady growth over the years.

Student Transportation Provider National Express LLC and Highland Electric Fleets Partner to Deploy Over 50 Electric School Buses to School Districts in California, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a-Service in North America, announced today its partnership with the second largest student transportation provider in North America, National Express LLC and its subsidiary Durham Schools Services, to provide 52 electric school buses for districts across the country. Awarded funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), totaling over $20M, will support the electrification and sustainability of Durham's fleet serving Compton Unified School District of California, Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy of Rhode Island, and Rumney School District of New Hampshire.

Key Points: 
  • BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets , the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a-Service in North America, announced today its partnership with the second largest student transportation provider in North America, National Express LLC and its subsidiary Durham Schools Services , to provide 52 electric school buses for districts across the country.
  • "We are thrilled about entering the next phase of our transition towards a fully electric school bus fleet," stated Nick Voisard, Senior Director of Electric Vehicles at National Express LLC.
  • "With this partnership, we can work together to bring safe, reliable, and cleaner transportation to school districts, students, and communities across the country."
  • "By partnering with Highland Electric Fleets, National Express School and our customers stand to gain immensely from their industry-leading expertise as an electrification service provider.

Juno® Technology Offers UK Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juno, an award-winning waste recovery technology pioneered by Georgia-Pacific, today shared data from a third party critically reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA)* which demonstrates its solution can make a measurable impact in helping municipalities reach their climate goals.

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  • "When you recycle commodities rather than incinerating or landfilling, you reduce carbon emissions," said Christer Henriksson, Juno's president.
  • "Assessing Juno's impact with a respected third party is important as we aim to assist municipalities across the globe in managing waste effectively and reducing carbon emissions.
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    "The primary sources of methane emissions are agriculture, natural gas systems, and landfills," said Nagapooja Seeba, Juno's director of environmental sustainability.
  • That's the reason Juno is effective at reducing carbon emissions relative to landfills over 100 years but is even more effective over this shorter timeframe."