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EFI Completes Life Cycle Assessment for Nozomi Digital Direct-to-Corrugated Printer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LONDONDERRY, N.H., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics For Imaging, Inc ., today reported it has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) of Nozomi single-pass digital print technology in partnership with award-winning sustainability consulting firm Clean Agency .

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  • LONDONDERRY, N.H., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics For Imaging, Inc ., today reported it has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) of Nozomi single-pass digital print technology in partnership with award-winning sustainability consulting firm Clean Agency .
  • According to the LCA, printing corrugated materials on an EFI Nozomi digital press reduces global warming potential (GWP) by approximately 50% when compared to analog printing technologies.
  • Because of their Nozomi investment in EFI digital printing, in 2023, Caps Cases avoided approximately 300,000 kilograms of CO2e when compared to analog methods.
  • EFI Nozomi LED inks emit virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), meeting the GREENGUARD Gold standard and requiring no vapor recovery.

Bona Pet System™ and Bona OxyPower Products Receive Environmental Protection Agency Safer Choice Certification

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, Bona ® announced that four of its products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label.

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  • Today, Bona ® announced that four of its products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label.
  • The new certification applies to the Bona Pet System™ including Bona Pet System™ Hard-Surface Floor Deep Cleaner and Bona Pet System™ Wood Floor Deep Cleaner as well as Bona’s OxyPower floor cleaners -- Bona OxyPower Hard-Surface Floor Deep Cleaner and Bona OxyPower Wood Floor Deep Cleaner .
  • Safer Choice is a voluntary EPA program that certifies cleaning and other products made with ingredients that are safer for people, pets, and the planet.
  • “With 11 Safer Choice certified products in North America it made sense to seek this certification for our products in Europe.

Free Online Summit to Reveal Common Toxins Found in Homes and Ways to Reduce Them April 22-28, 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We often think that nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle are the keys to wellness. But what if our internal home environment also greatly affects our longevity and health more than we realize?

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  • But what if our internal home environment also greatly affects our longevity and health more than we realize?
  • "Homes that are not properly maintained and cleaned for toxins can lead to a plethora of problems that contribute to health issues.
  • Fortunately, changes to your living and working environment can provide you with the opportunity to improve your health and prevent disease."
  • Join the experts April 22-28, 2024, to discover how to create a home for you and your family that fosters health and promotes a healthier planet!

Tarkett's 2023 CSR report highlights progress in climate ambition, circular economy and support to people & communities

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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CDP, recognized as the gold standard of environmental reporting, granted Tarkett's climate action with a leadership level A- score.

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  • CDP, recognized as the gold standard of environmental reporting, granted Tarkett's climate action with a leadership level A- score.
  • Tarkett is the only flooring and sports surfaces manufacturer to reach such a high level of maturity in 2023.
  • "In 2023, Tarkett North America made significant progress toward establishing a circular economy where nothing goes to waste," said Roxane Spears, vice president of sustainability for Tarkett North America.
  • "Our latest CSR report exhibits Tarkett's holistic approach to sustainability and acknowledgement that every step of our approach matters.

Global Digital Scent Technology Analysis Report 2024-2029: Growing Adoption in Food Industry for Process Monitoring and Heightened Demand to Detect Explosives

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The digital scent technology market in North America has been studied in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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  • The digital scent technology market in North America has been studied in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
  • These end-user industries have a large presence within North America, which consequently drives the demand for digital scent technology.
  • Digital scent technology is gaining significant adoption for quality control products, as it helps in early spoilage detection and improve accuracy to boost demand.
  • Growing Adoption of E-Noses in Food Industry for Process Monitoring, Freshness Evaluation, and Authenticity Assessment

Alen Air Purifiers are Transforming Home Health to Fight Rising Indoor Air Quality Dangers

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The company’s education campaign focuses on pervasive health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.

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  • The company’s education campaign focuses on pervasive health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.
  • “The dangers of poor indoor air quality are not just invisible – they silently jeopardize our health, amplifying the risk of respiratory issues, allergies and long-term health complications,” said Alen CEO, Warburg Lee.
  • Alen air purifiers with HEPA fresh filtration capture fine particles, including ash, soot and VOCs, effectively removing them from the indoor air and reducing exposure to harmful pollutants and allergens like pollen, pet dander, and mold spores, providing symptom relief and improving overall indoor air quality.
  • Addressing these sources of indoor air pollution typically involves implementing strategies such as improving ventilation, using air purifiers with HEPA filters like Alen, and reducing or eliminating the use of products with harmful chemicals.

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

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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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.

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  • "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.

Government of Canada announces draft rules to cut pollutants that cause smog in communities across Canada

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada announced the draft regulations to further reduce emissions from the petroleum sector of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are airborne pollutants that contribute to smog.

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  • Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada announced the draft regulations to further reduce emissions from the petroleum sector of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are airborne pollutants that contribute to smog.
  • These changes would improve air quality in neighbourhoods and communities across the country that are close to oil and gas facilities.
  • The draft regulations reflect an on-going commitment to environmental justice and the need to address disproportionate environmental harms on communities near industrial sites.
  • Exposure levels are higher in communities near large emission sources, including Indigenous and low-income communities already facing increased health burdens.

Lennox Recognized with GOOD DESIGN® and IoT Breakthrough Awards for Innovative Home Comfort Products

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII), a leading provider of innovative climate control solutions in the HVACR industry, is proud to share the recognition of its innovative home comfort products from the prestigious GOOD Design and IoT Breakthrough awards.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII), a leading provider of innovative climate control solutions in the HVACR industry, is proud to share the recognition of its innovative home comfort products from the prestigious GOOD Design and IoT Breakthrough awards.
  • The Lennox Ultimate Comfort System™ was selected as the "Smart Heating and Cooling Product of the Year" winner in the 8th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards.
  • This accolade from the IoT Breakthrough Awards program recognizes Lennox as an industry leader, highlighting the system's breakthrough technologies and its positive impact on the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.
  • The Lennox® S40 Smart Thermostat earned a GOOD DESIGN® award, a globally recognized honor celebrating innovative designs and excellence.

Chrysler Halcyon Concept Pushes Innovative Boundaries, Offers Forward-looking Vision of Brand's All-electric Future

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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"The Chrysler Halcyon Concept creates a level of serenity that fully represents the Halcyon name.

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  • "The Chrysler Halcyon Concept creates a level of serenity that fully represents the Halcyon name.
  • The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is the latest in a steady progression of futuristic concepts representing the brand's electrification transformation.
  • Previously, the brand revealed the Chrysler Portal Concept in 2017, the Chrysler Airflow Concept in 2022 and the Chrysler Synthesis Cockpit Demonstrator in 2023.
  • The Chrysler Halcyon Concept, designed on the STLA Large platform, offers an aerodynamic, streamlined and uncompromising vision of the Chrysler brand's future exterior character.