Pollution

OnSite Waste Technologies Adds Three New Board Members

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

With the appointment of Afable, Dougherty, and Mulvany, OnSite Waste's board consists of six members.

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  • With the appointment of Afable, Dougherty, and Mulvany, OnSite Waste's board consists of six members.
  • Other board members include: Mike Bienvenuti, Chairman of the Board and CFO, Brad Barnes CEO, and Mike Beaudoin, Director of Private Equities at Mark IV Capital.
  • OnSite Waste Technologies is pioneering a novel way for medical and long term care facilities, along with other generators of medical waste to dispose of their hazardous medical waste conveniently in their location's regular trash.
  • The TE-5000, a simple-to-use desktop-sized unit, converts regulated medical waste into sterile garbage for small-scale medical waste producers.

International Travelers Experience the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Most were visiting family in cities with consistently high levels of air pollution, including Ahmedabad and New Delhi, India; Rawalpindi, Pakistan; and Xian, China.

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  • Most were visiting family in cities with consistently high levels of air pollution, including Ahmedabad and New Delhi, India; Rawalpindi, Pakistan; and Xian, China.
  • Other, mostly European, destinations such as Geneva, London; San Sebastien, Spain; Copenhagen; Prague; Stockholm; Oslo; and Reykjavik had consistently lower levels of air pollution.
  • The researchers used international standards to categorize highly polluted cities as those having more than 100 micrograms per cubic meter of particulate matter (PM), or air pollution dust.
  • Next, researchers plan to study international travelers who are more susceptible to the effects of air pollution, such as the elderly and people with asthma or heart conditions.

Global gas scrubber market was valued at $ 737 million in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% to reach $ 1.1 billion by 2024

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

To forecast global gas scrubber market based on product type, application and regional distribution.

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  • To forecast global gas scrubber market based on product type, application and regional distribution.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for global gas scrubber market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global gas scrubber market.
  • Some of the leading players in global gas scrubber market are Alstom, Wahlco, Inc., Dow Chemical Company, E.I.

Conformal Coatings Market for PCBS Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Market Insights 2018 to 2026

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

NEW YORK, May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent report released on conformal coatings market for PCBs provides actionable and all-inclusive insights into the conformal coatings market for PCBs.

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  • NEW YORK, May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent report released on conformal coatings market for PCBs provides actionable and all-inclusive insights into the conformal coatings market for PCBs.
  • All the key factors influencing the conformal coatings market for PCBs are identified and analyzed in the report.
  • Additionally, the macro and microeconomic factors impacting the growth of conformal coatings market for PCBs.
  • Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.

CETCO Launches USA-Made FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent for the Remediation of PFAS

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Unlike other sorbent products that are selective and unpredictable in adsorbing PFAS, FLUORO-SORBadsorbentbinds the entire spectrum of PFAS including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFNA efficiently and in a wide variety of removal and remediation processes.

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  • Unlike other sorbent products that are selective and unpredictable in adsorbing PFAS, FLUORO-SORBadsorbentbinds the entire spectrum of PFAS including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFNA efficiently and in a wide variety of removal and remediation processes.
  • PFAS were (and continue to be) integrated into dozens of industry and consumer products over the past 60 years.
  • In advance of these and future regulations, FLUORO-SORB adsorbentis an effective treatment made for the remediation and removal of PFAS.
  • This includes leading the industry in environmental solutions for containment and remediation of pollutants, including groundwater treatment, solidification and stabilization, and sediment remediation.

Innovative Pillow by Young Canadian Entrepreneurs Reduces Toxic Indoor Air Pollution

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

MONTREAL, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian company BlackStuff today launches a Kickstarter product campaign for its cutting-edge PILO Purifier , an odor-eliminating and air-purifying throw pillow.

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  • MONTREAL, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian company BlackStuff today launches a Kickstarter product campaign for its cutting-edge PILO Purifier , an odor-eliminating and air-purifying throw pillow.
  • Considering the pervasive menace of indoor air pollution, with furniture, heaters, boilers and construction materials all trapping toxic air particles inside, PILO's launch into the consumer market couldn't have come at a more critical time.
  • Upon arrival, he was immediately struck by the omnipresent air pollution.
  • BlackStuffdesigns and commercializes quality, effective and natural deodorizing and air purification products that blend into people's lives with little effort or disruption.

Eltek Sets Earnings Release Date and Conference Call to Report First Quarter 2019 Results on May 29, 2019

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Eltek "Innovation Across the Board", is a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), and is the Israeli leader in this industry.

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  • Eltek "Innovation Across the Board", is a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), and is the Israeli leader in this industry.
  • Eltek specializes in the manufacture and supply of complex and high quality PCBs, HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards for the high-end market.
  • Its customers include leading companies in the defense, aerospace and medical industries in Israel, the United States, Europe and Asia.
  • Eltek also operates through its subsidiaries in North America and in Europe and by agents and distributors in Europe, India, South Africa and South America.

Medical Waste Processing Technology Startup OnSite Raises $3.5 Million Seed In An Oversubscribed Round

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

"I'm proud to be a part of advancing OnSite Waste's technology and help bring a new method of convenient, safe, and cost-effective medical waste technology to market."

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  • "I'm proud to be a part of advancing OnSite Waste's technology and help bring a new method of convenient, safe, and cost-effective medical waste technology to market."
  • OnSite Waste's TE-5000 is a desktop-sized processing unit that converts regulated medical waste sharps and red bag waste into sterile garbage, safe for the medical practice's regular trash.
  • OnSite Waste Technologies is pioneering a novel way for medical and dental practices, and other generators of medical waste to dispose of their hazardous medical waste conveniently in their location's regular trash.
  • TheTE-5000, a simple-to-use desktop-sized unit, converts regulated medical waste into sterile garbage for small-scale medical waste producers.

Canada unveils support for Canadian innovation by small businesses to reduce plastic waste and beat plastic pollution

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Friday, May 17, 2019

Not only is plastic pollution harmful to the environment, but the disposal of plastics is a waste of a valuable resource.

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  • Not only is plastic pollution harmful to the environment, but the disposal of plastics is a waste of a valuable resource.
  • Copol International Ltd. joins other small businesses from across the country whowill each receive up to $150,000 to develop their idea.
  • Innovative Solutions Canada is a fantastic program that uses government procurement to help small businesses innovate and then commercializetheir innovations.
  • Twenty participating federal departments and agencies have set aside a portion of funding to support the creation of innovative solutions by Canadian small businesses.

First Foundation Announces 2019 Candidates for Pacific Coast Banking School

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Friday, May 17, 2019

First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announced today its 2019 candidates for Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS).

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  • First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announced today its 2019 candidates for Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS).
  • As part of its new tuition reimbursement program designed for employees interested in attending PCBS, First Foundation has selected two candidates to attend the highly-regarded executive leadership and financial management program.
  • Attendees who complete the program receive a graduate-level certificate in the Business of Banking from PCBS, as well as a Leadership Certificate from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.
  • First Foundation, (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial institution founded in 1990, provides private wealth management, personal banking, and business banking.