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Triadex Services Partners with National Forest Foundation to Plant 10,000 Trees in Environmental Offset Initiative

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program. This initiative reflects Triadex Services' and its customers' dedication to environmental sustainability and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in communities across the United States.

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Triadex Services Pledges to Plant 10,000 Trees with NFF, Enhancing Eco-Sustainability
TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program.
"Our partnership with the National Forest Foundation underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability through the planting of 10,000 trees," said Greg Mesaros, CEO at Triadex.
Through partnerships with organizations like the National Forest Foundation, Triadex Services is proud to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship in the marketing industry.
For more information about Triadex Services' Environmental Offset Program, visit https://www.triadexservices.com/about-triadex/triadex-cares/ .

The National Forest Foundation and USDA Forest Service Launch Nature Connects Us Campaign

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced today the "Nature Connects Us" outreach campaign which sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples' connection to national forests and grasslands.

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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced today the "Nature Connects Us" outreach campaign which sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples' connection to national forests and grasslands.
Through listening, learning, and taking action, the NFF has collaborated with the Forest Service to enhance the truth behind the phrase "Nature Connects Us," to bring this campaign to life.
This outreach campaign is the largest and most comprehensive outreach campaign that the Forest Service has collaborated on with the NFF throughout their partnership over the past several decades.
To learn more about the Nature Connects Us campaign, visit www.natureconnectsus.org , and explore the diverse ways in which nature can be experienced.

National Forest Foundation (NFF) President & CEO, Mary Mitsos to transition out ahead of the next phase of the organization's growth

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.

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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.
"We cannot fully express our gratitude to Mary and the impact she has had on the NFF, our talented staff, partners, and the communities we serve.
She added, "It has been my honor and privilege to lead this organization as President & CEO for the past seven years.
"I have had the honor of working with Mary for decades," said Randy Moore, Chief of the United States Forest Service.

Nonprofit Finance Fund Receives $5.5 Million to Support Community-Owned Assets in New Jersey

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to announce a $5 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to announce a $5 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The investment will support lending to New Jersey community development corporations, community land trusts, faith-based and other nonprofits pursuing property ownership for long-term community well-being.
NFF will also receive a $500,000 grant to fund the implementation of this work.
Organizations interested in partnering on these efforts or accessing capital for community-centered projects can be in touch at: [email protected].

Boxed Water™ National Survey Reveals Recycling Apathy Among Gen Z/Millennials

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

HOLLAND, Mich., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ — the most renewable brand in the water aisle — conducted a deep dive on American consumer perceptions around recycling and the impacts of single-use plastic. In partnership with Researchscape International, 1,016 participants were interviewed from November 3-6, 2023.

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HOLLAND, Mich., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ — the most renewable brand in the water aisle — conducted a deep dive on American consumer perceptions around recycling and the impacts of single-use plastic.
The survey revealed surprising generational apathy toward recycling.
Recycling plastic in the U.S. has become that Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill," added Boxed Water Chief Revenue Officer, Robert Koenen.
Important to note, while aluminum and plastic recycling rates continue to decline, carton recycling is on the rise — this year by 7%.

Protecting Watersheds and Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire: Yuba I Forest Resilience Bond Returns Investor Capital, Driving Successful Restoration Efforts on the Tahoe National Forest

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Monday, December 4, 2023

In a conservation finance industry milestone, the Yuba I FRB returned all investor capital in line with expectations, financing restoration efforts on a 15,000 acre planning area on the Tahoe National Forest, which reduced the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

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In a conservation finance industry milestone, the Yuba I FRB returned all investor capital in line with expectations, financing restoration efforts on a 15,000 acre planning area on the Tahoe National Forest, which reduced the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
Planning was completed by USFS, who chose the NFF to manage the implementation of restoration activities on the Tahoe National Forest.
"The Forest Resilience Bond's success underscores the necessity of scaling finance models for ecosystem restoration to mitigate wildfire risks."
This partnership has attracted over $150 million in funding to continue forest restoration work in the North Yuba watershed.

NFF CEO Aisha Benson Reelected to Opportunity Finance Network’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.

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But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.
Since 2019, Benson has served on OFN’s Board of Directors, leveraging her extensive networks in business, government, and the CDFI sector.
“I’m thrilled that Aisha was re-elected to OFN’s board of directors,” said Donna Gambrell, CEO of Appalachian Community Capital and Chair of OFN’s Board of Directors.
“OFN channels resources into our sector at a scale that none of us could achieve on our own,” said Benson.

Whirlpool and TechSee Win Silver in the UK Customer Experience Awards 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th edition of the UK Customer Experience Awards, organized by Awards International, announced TechSee, the category leader in AI-powered digital customer experience automation, and their customer, Hotpoint (part of the Whirlpool Corporation) as a winner in this year's program for use of TechSee's Remote Visual Support technology: Giving "Eyes" to Helpdesk Agents.

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th edition of the UK Customer Experience Awards, organized by Awards International, announced TechSee, the category leader in AI-powered digital customer experience automation, and their customer, Hotpoint (part of the Whirlpool Corporation) as a winner in this year's program for use of TechSee's Remote Visual Support technology: Giving "Eyes" to Helpdesk Agents.
There are over 27 million Hotpoint products in UK homes, and offering exceptional CX is a big part of the organization's success.
We look forward to continuing to innovate alongside the Whirlpool team" Andy Nolan, TechSee VP of Sales, Europe.
UK CXA® '23 Awards Ceremony was held live in person on October 11, in London, at Wembley Stadium.

Boxed Water™ Launches Minions-Inspired Cartons Based On Illumination's Beloved Brand

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise. Following the Jurassic World partnership, the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons. The most sustainable water brand on the market is drawing attention to its continued sustainability efforts, especially as they relate to the brand's tree planting initiatives across the U.S.

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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise.
Following the Jurassic World partnership , the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons.
Boxed Water™ also requires 43% less fossil fuel use than its plastic counterparts and a 50% lower carbon footprint than aluminum canned water.
To learn more about Boxed Water and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok .

New Omdia Research Paper Highlights Need for Broadband Service Providers to Focus on Latency and Quality of Experience for Home Wi-Fi

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The paper, written by Michael Philpott, Omdia Research Director, Service Provider–Consumer, highlights the global acceleration of ultra-high-speed Internet, the growing need for operators to focus on latency, and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance Quality of Experience (QoE) for subscribers.

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The paper, written by Michael Philpott, Omdia Research Director, Service Provider–Consumer, highlights the global acceleration of ultra-high-speed Internet, the growing need for operators to focus on latency, and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance Quality of Experience (QoE) for subscribers.
But speed alone will no longer be a competitive advantage for broadband operators.
This new report from Omdia addresses key considerations around latency and QoE, and we're pleased to help make it available to broadband service providers around the globe."
Data from this new report demonstrates the critical need for broadband service providers to deploy Smart Wi-Fi software that can monitor, predict, and solve performance issues.