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Mercury Insurance Shares How to Maintain a Healthier Home on a Budget

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Living healthily remains a primary concern for many today, with homeowners looking to make home improvements with an emphasis on the health benefits of living in an environmentally friendly space.

Key Points: 
  • "When it comes to home improvement, eco-friendly choices can be budget friendly," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance .
  • "Healthy home choices, especially for large renovations, can bring your homeowner cost down and save you money on insurance too."
  • The journey to a healthier home begins by identifying areas needing regular maintenance and determining which environmentally friendly products can replace current ones.
  • A costless preventive measure is to maintain the proper functioning of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

Stratus Building Solutions Continues Expanding Footprint in Canada

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SASKATOON, SK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is excited to announce their newest location in Canada. Officially opened this week, Stratus Building of Saskatoon is owned and operated by Scott Beitel and Carolyn Dunn.

Key Points: 
  • SASKATOON, SK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions , the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is excited to announce their newest location in Canada.
  • Officially opened this week, Stratus Building of Saskatoon is owned and operated by Scott Beitel and Carolyn Dunn.
  • Stratus Building Solutions has recently seen a nearly 41% increase in growth across the U.S. and Canada.
  • "We couldn't be happier to welcome in Scott and Carolyn to the Stratus brand," said Doug Flaig, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions.

Stratus Building Solutions Continues Expansion with Wisconsin Territory

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is excited to announce their latest location. Longtime friends Ty Redmond and Darrel McNeal have opened for business in Milwaukee.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions , the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is excited to announce their latest location.
  • "The Stratus team could not be happier to have Ty and Darrel," said Stratus CEO Doug Flaig.
  • Redmond identified Stratus Building Solutions as an opportunity and they both agreed it was something they should pursue as a partnership.
  • Stratus Building Solutions has recently seen a nearly 41% increase in growth across the U.S. and Canada.

Stratus Building Solutions Introduces Progressive Leadership Structure

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is excited to announce a new leadership structure that will allow the fast-growing company to continue to reach its ambitious goals in the years to come.

Key Points: 
  • "I am excited to take this next step in my journey with Stratus," said Doug Flaig, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions.
  • In addition to promoting Flaig, Stratus has hired franchising veteran Jarred Fajerski to serve as CEO of the company-owned Stratus Building Solutions Services Group (SSG).
  • "What Stratus has been doing over the last few years is impressive, and I am thrilled to join this team," said Fajerski, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions Services Group.
  • For more information on Stratus Building Solutions, visit http://www.stratusclean.com
    If you are interested in franchising with Stratus Building Solutions, check out https://www.stratusclean.com/franchise/master-franchise .

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. RELEASES 2023 ESG REPORT

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Monday, December 18, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."

Key Points: 
  • MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."
  • Ethical Supply Chain Stewardship: MSC has appointed a new Supplier Diversity & Sustainability program manager, reflecting a commitment to identifying, engaging, and promoting diverse suppliers.
  • MSC utilizes its MSC Supplier Code of Conduct to engage suppliers to ensure their products are manufactured and sourced responsibly.
  • MSC offers unique training and education opportunities with over 70,000 'MSC Learning' Course Registrations, averaging 20 hours per associate.

SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® 2023 Powered by 100% Clean Energy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Sustainability permeates Expo in the Mile High City, as the venue and industry focus on energy efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainability permeates Expo in the Mile High City, as the venue and industry focus on energy efficiency.
  • Among its many sustainability achievements, Arcadyan earned a Gold Medal in the prestigious 2023 EcoVadis sustainability ratings with a 97th percentile.
  • Sponsoring the renewable energy certificates to power this year’s Expo underscores the company’s commitment to the environment.
  • Since 2014, the SCTE Energy 20/20 Program has been powering cable’s success through energy efficiency and sustainability.

Stratus Building Solutions Announces New Ownership in Philadelphia

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is announcing a new owner for its Philadelphia location. Franchising veteran Robin Bansal is taking over from longtime owners John and Bonnie Coleman after 16 years. Bansal brings a wealth of franchising experience to the brand. He already owns multiple locations of Plato's Closets, Palm Beach Tan Salons, and Hand & Stone spas.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is announcing a new owner for its Philadelphia location.
  • "Robin is a terrific fit for the culture we are building at Stratus," said Doug Flaig, Stratus Building Solutions President.
  • "Robin is a terrific fit for the culture we are building at Stratus," said Doug Flaig, Stratus Building Solutions President.
  • For more information on Stratus Building Solutions of Philadelphia, visit https://www.stratusclean.com/locations/philadelphia
    If you are interested in franchising with Stratus Building Solutions, check out https://www.stratusclean.com/franchise/master-franchise

Green Seal to Prohibit All PFAS in Certified Paints, Coatings and Floor Care Products

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal® announced today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo that it will prohibit any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers, further strengthening Green Seal's leadership to address these harmful "forever chemicals."

Key Points: 
  • Green Seal proposes to update its standards for paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers to prohibit all approximately 12,000 chemicals in this class.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal® announced today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo that it will prohibit any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers, further strengthening Green Seal's leadership to address these harmful "forever chemicals."
  • Green Seal will update its standards for paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers to prohibit all approximately 12,000 chemicals in this class.
  • Green Seal's proposed updates to its standards for these product categories follows the non-profit's prohibition of all PFAS in certified cleaning and personal care products last year.

Stratus Building Solutions Expands with New Location in Tulsa

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

TULSA, Okla., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Master Franchise location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chris and Carter Green, owners of Stratus Building Solutions of Oklahoma City, are bringing the nation's fastest growing franchise to Tulsa and will now own the entire state.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, Okla., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Stratus Building Solutions , the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Master Franchise location in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Chris and Carter Green, owners of Stratus Building Solutions of Oklahoma City, are bringing the nation's fastest growing franchise to Tulsa and will now own the entire state.
  • "Chris and I are so honored and thrilled to expand our Stratus Building Solutions footprint into the Tulsa market.
  • For more information on Stratus Building Solutions of Tulsa, visit https://www.stratusclean.com/locations/tulsa
    If you are interested in franchising with Stratus Building Solutions, check out https://www.stratusclean.com/franchise/master-franchise

Green Seal-Certified Paints now LEED®-Approved for Multiple Points

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal announced today that Green Seal-certified paints and coatings now qualify toward points for multiple LEED® credits. In addition to meeting requirements for the LEED Low-Emitting Materials credit, Green Seal-certified paints and coatings now also are designated by the U.S. Green Building Council to meet requirements for the LEED v4.1 Material Ingredient Optimization credit, making Green Seal's certification standard one of a select few to achieve this recognition.

Key Points: 
  • Certified paints meet criteria for Low-Emitting Materials and Material Ingredient Optimization Credits; Can also qualify toward Material Ingredient Reporting Credit
    WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal announced today that Green Seal-certified paints and coatings now qualify toward points for multiple LEED® credits.
  • Additionally, Green Seal's partnership with the Health Product Declaration Collaborative means that certified paints and coatings can also choose to qualify toward the LEED v4.0/4.1 Material Ingredient Reporting credit, making the Green Seal certification mark a simple way to identify paints and coatings that contribute to multiple LEED points.
  • Green Seal-certified paints and coatings that pass an additional screen for GHS reproductive toxins qualify for points toward the LEED Material Ingredient Optimization credit.
  • Find Green Seal-certified paints and coatings in the Green Seal Certified Directory and learn more about Green Seal's paint and coatings certification program here .