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Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

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  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Biodegradable Film Market to Boom at 4.1% CAGR: Eco-conscious Consumers and Industries Drive Growth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, FMI, PLA, Development, Growth, Sample, Environment, Agriculture, SRF, Food, Nanyang Technological University, Research and development, Investment, Harvard University, Hospital, Cosmetics

NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024. The packaging industry is thriving as a result of the industrial boom, especially in Asian nations. However, the packaging industry also has to face up to the reality of a significant amount of products being used in packaging being harmful to the environment. Thus, there is a clamor for green packaging solutions and biodegradable films are one such solution that is being embraced.

Key Points: 
  • A comprehensive report by Future Market Insights explores the Biodegradable Film Market's projected growth over the next decade.
  • NEWARK, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The biodegradable film market is slated to have a valuation of US$ 1,258.4 million in 2024.
  • "Biodegradable films are expected to progress along with the growth of the industries like food and beverage and agriculture.
  • In December 2021, a biodegradable film made from corn protein was produced by scientists from Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University.

Viken successfully field-tests innovative technology for detecting lead pipes supplying our nation’s drinking water

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Viken Detection , a leading manufacturer of detection tools for public safety agencies, today announced its success in piloting a new technology for lead detection in buried water service lines.

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  • Viken Detection , a leading manufacturer of detection tools for public safety agencies, today announced its success in piloting a new technology for lead detection in buried water service lines.
  • The EPA, through its proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) , would mandate 100% lead service line replacement.
  • Viken now sets its sights on eradicating lead contamination in the nation’s drinking water supply.
  • “The continued existence of lead service lines in the drinking water supply is a serious child health issue.

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Appoints Dr. Gregory Gordon as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)— the nation's largest non-profit funder of scleroderma research—announces the appointment of Gregory Gordon, MD, JD as its first Chief Medical Officer (CMO). As CMO, Dr. Gordon will provide both strategic management and operations oversight for the recently announced global clinical trial program CONQUEST, which will involve 130 medical centers in 22 countries. He will also liaise with CONQUEST's two pharmaceutical partners—Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim—as well as any other partners that opt to bring innovative therapies to the CONQUEST platform. Dr. Gordon's contributions are expected to add focus to the ongoing work of SRF—in particular regarding its efforts to bring new and innovative therapeutic alternatives to scleroderma patients and the scleroderma community worldwide.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)— the nation's largest non-profit funder of scleroderma research—announces the appointment of Gregory Gordon, MD, JD as its first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • "Dr. Gordon, with his impressive track record spanning over fifteen years in pivotal leadership roles in the biotechnology industry, brings a unique and vital perspective to the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
  • "With CONQUEST, the Scleroderma Research Foundation is deepening its commitment and support for research that addresses the high unmet needs of scleroderma patients.
  • Before attending medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. Gordon earned a J.D.

An opportunity to review and improve the EU’s bank crisis management framework

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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This article analyses the European crisis management framework for banks. It concludes that key areas for improvement are the crisis management options for small and medium-sized banks as well as preparedness for systemic crises. The European Commission’s reform proposal represents an opportunity to implement the lessons learned over the last decade.

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This article analyses the European crisis management framework for banks. It concludes that key areas for improvement are the crisis management options for small and medium-sized banks as well as preparedness for systemic crises. The European Commission’s reform proposal represents an opportunity to implement the lessons learned over the last decade.

High Tide to Open New Canna Cabana Store in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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This opening will mark High Tide's 159th Canna Cabana branded retail cannabis location in Canada, the 11th in Manitoba, and the 6th store in Winnipeg, the capital city of the province.

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  • This opening will mark High Tide's 159th Canna Cabana branded retail cannabis location in Canada, the 11th in Manitoba, and the 6th store in Winnipeg, the capital city of the province.
  • Located in one of the most desirable communities in Winnipeg, Osborne Village, this new Canna Cabana location is anchored by a national grocery store chain, a provincially run liquor store, and a major Canadian pharmacy retailer.
  • "I am pleased to announce this brand new Canna Cabana location in Osborne Village, one of the highest-density neighbourhoods in Winnipeg.
  • Staying the course with our premier site selection strategy, I am very excited about the launch of this excellent Canna Cabana location," said Raj Grover, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide.

The 'secret' is out - how DISA's Defense Enterprise Office Solutions solved the classified cloud challenge for the Department of Defense

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executing the vision of the Department of Defense operating securely in a cloud space was a seemingly impossible conundrum of connectivity, collaboration, and robust security - and the solution required an innovative partnership between the public sector and private industry.

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  • We're providing warfighters with modern tools that allow them to operate ahead of the adversary and meet their mission.
  • DISA deployed the highly anticipated DOD365-Sec at the end of May, initially targeting more than 11,000 DISA end users for onboarding into the classified cloud environment.
  • Velocity migrations ramped up over the summer and DISA expects approximately 275,000 migrations into the secret environment by the end of the year.
  • DOD365-Sec is part of the DEOS enabling the department to improve interoperability and enhance cybersecurity across operational boundaries.

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine, A Tribute to Bob Saget, Raises More Than $1.2M for Scleroderma Research Foundation as Part of the 19th Annual New York Comedy Festival

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) presented its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine, a tribute to Bob Saget, raising more than $1.2M for the SRF as part of the 19th Annual New York Comedy Festival.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) presented its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine, a tribute to Bob Saget, raising more than $1.2M for the SRF as part of the 19th Annual New York Comedy Festival.
  • Hirsch was a dear friend of Bob Saget and had a long and generous history of helping him to raise funds and awareness for scleroderma research.
  • I'm very grateful to her and she does a lot of work for the Scleroderma Research Foundation," adds Jeff Ross.
  • The SRF funds and facilitates the most promising, highest-quality research aimed at improved therapies and, ultimately, a cure for scleroderma.

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) Announces Second Partnership for Conquest Trial Platform

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), the nation's largest non-profit funder of scleroderma research, today announced that Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, will contribute an experimental agent to CONQUEST, a highly innovative clinical trial platform created by the SRF.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), the nation's largest non-profit funder of scleroderma research, today announced that Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, will contribute an experimental agent to CONQUEST, a highly innovative clinical trial platform created by the SRF.
  • Boehringer Ingelheim is the second company to join CONQUEST; the platform's inaugural partner, Sanofi, was announced in August of this year.
  • Luke Evnin, Ph.D., Chairman of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, commented, "Boehringer Ingelheim has a rich history of innovation in the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) arena and is bringing their considerable experience and expertise to CONQUEST.
  • We have chosen to partner with the SRF in scleroderma because we believe the benefits of highly innovative CONQUEST platform for all of the CONQUEST stakeholders – patients, clinical trial sites, and innovators – are dramatic and important."

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine: A Tribute to Bob Saget Benefitting the Scleroderma Research Foundation Wednesday, November 8 at the Edison Ballroom, New York City as Part of the 19th Annual New York Comedy Festival

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Hosted by Jeff Ross, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine is co-chaired by Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, and Kelly Rizzo.

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  • Hosted by Jeff Ross, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine is co-chaired by Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, and Kelly Rizzo.
  • The inaugural award will be presented to Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of Carolines and the New York Comedy Festival.
  • "I am truly humbled to be receiving the inaugural Bob Saget Legacy Award from the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
  • "Laughter was at the heart of everything Bob did, and Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine is no exception.