Environmental Health

US Department of Energy Recommends Grant Award for ERI’s Plan to Expand Participation in Consumer Electronics Recycling

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Hardware, White House, Federal Government, Alternative Energy, Security, Data Management, Energy, Sustainability, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Recycling, Batteries, Environment, Public Policy, Government, Environmental Health, Other Energy, Mobile, Wireless, Environmental protection, Electric Power Research Institute, Panasonic, SOC, Organization, LG, Entrepreneurship, EERE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, ASUS, MESC, EVS, Waste management, Energy efficiency, Natural Resources, Carbon, Electronic waste, Samsung, Investment, Lithium, E-Stewards, Sony, Renewable energy, MRM, Privacy, Collection, DOE, Vizio, HP, ERI

ERI’s application for grant funding of about $5 million is designed to support the DOE’s goal to increase collection of end-of-life consumer electronics and stand-alone batteries for recycling as a key contributor in developing a sustainable domestic source of battery-grade materials.

Key Points: 
  • ERI’s application for grant funding of about $5 million is designed to support the DOE’s goal to increase collection of end-of-life consumer electronics and stand-alone batteries for recycling as a key contributor in developing a sustainable domestic source of battery-grade materials.
  • “We are grateful and excited about the DOE’s support of and commitment to bipartisan infrastructure laws surrounding consumer electronics battery recycling, reprocessing, and battery collection,” said John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI.
  • “We’re honored and humbled to receive the MESC’s recommendation to receive the grant award to pioneer an innovative and comprehensive outreach program to engage and inspire more Americans to responsibly recycle their end-of-life electronics and consumer batteries.
  • ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States.

Plant Growth Regulators Markets: Cytokinins, Auxins, Gibberellins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid - Global Forecast to 2031 - Increasing Need for Sustainable Agricultural Practices - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Health, Environment, Climate Change, Promoter, Farmer, Growth, Cell division, Powder, Cytokinin, Vegetable, Risk, Plant, SWOT analysis, Food security, Abscisic acid, Cereal, Investment, Fruit, Plant hormone, Soil, Government

In 2024, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the plant growth regulators market.

Key Points: 
  • In 2024, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the plant growth regulators market.
  • Based on type, the plant growth regulators market is segmented into cytokinins, auxins, gibberellins, ethylene, abscisic acid, and other types.
  • Based on function, the plant growth regulators market is segmented into plant growth promoters and plant growth inhibitors.
  • The plant growth promoters segment is expected to account for the larger share of the plant growth regulators market in 2024.

United States Utility Bill Management System Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2023 and 2028: Increasing Emphasis on Energy Efficiency, Increasing Focus on Sustainability and CSR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Green Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Software, Environmental Issues, Building Systems, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Other Energy, Construction & Property, Utilities, Personal Finance, Alternative Energy, Energy, Climate Change, Climate change, Organization, Growth, Internet of things, Carbon, CSR, USD, The, Renewable energy

The United States Utility Bill Management System Market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by a confluence of factors reshaping the energy landscape.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Utility Bill Management System Market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by a confluence of factors reshaping the energy landscape.
  • Increasing awareness of energy conservation and sustainability has prompted businesses and consumers alike to seek efficient utility bill management solutions.
  • The United States Utility Bill Management System Market is witnessing a surge in growth driven by an escalating emphasis on energy efficiency across industries.
  • The United States Utility Bill Management System Market is benefiting from a supportive regulatory landscape that places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Nadav Eiron Joins Crusoe as Senior Vice President of Cloud Engineering

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Hardware, Data Management, Green Technology, Technology, Carriers and Services, Apps, Applications, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Eiron, Growth, Intelligence, HPC, Artificial intelligence, AI, IBM, Senior, Thought, Architecture, Software engineering, Cloud engineering, Multimedia, Video game

Crusoe Energy Systems LLC (“Crusoe”) announced today that Nadav Eiron has joined the company as a Senior Vice President to lead the Cloud Engineering team in Crusoe’s San Francisco office.

Key Points: 
  • Crusoe Energy Systems LLC (“Crusoe”) announced today that Nadav Eiron has joined the company as a Senior Vice President to lead the Cloud Engineering team in Crusoe’s San Francisco office.
  • Eiron will lead Crusoe’s efforts to scale its Cloud platform, purpose-built for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.
  • With decades of experience at Google and IBM, Eiron will keep Crusoe at the forefront of architecture and usability innovation across cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and team leadership.
  • As Crusoe’s Senior Vice President for Software Engineering, Eiron will have broad impact over Crusoe Cloud’s architecture, design, software and infrastructure engineering and installation as the platform continues to scale.

Mary Kay Inc. Spearheads Ocean Conservation Efforts at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Environmental Health, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Consumer, Lifestyle, Climate Change, Specialty, Research, Cosmetics, Sustainability, Retail, Environment, Teens, Women, Online Retail, Annual, Health, Climate change, Longevity, TNC, The Nature Conservancy, Private sector, Woman, OECD, Water, Multimedia, Coral, Agriculture

Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.
  • The beauty brand was proud to participate at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11-13.
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    The Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, organized by Economist Impact , convened over 200 expert speakers and a diverse international audience to engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and "How to" sessions.
  • "Mary Kay's participation at this year's World Ocean Summit was not only about reinforcing our dedication to ocean conservation, but also about spotlighting the essential role of women in these efforts,” said Silva.

Bluebolt Outdoor Installs Solar-Powered Device Charging Benches at CSU-Dominguez Hills

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, University, Education, Bench, California State University, Faculty, Student, Lithium, Multimedia, Cyanothemis, Advertising

Bluebolt Outdoor LLC, a division of Blue Outdoor, in collaboration with California State University - Dominguez Hills and its sustainability unit has installed solar-powered benches on campus.

Key Points: 
  • Bluebolt Outdoor LLC, a division of Blue Outdoor, in collaboration with California State University - Dominguez Hills and its sustainability unit has installed solar-powered benches on campus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402804880/en/
    Bluebolt's Solar-Powered Benches recently installed at California State University Dominguez Hills.
  • This configuration allows for device charging and additional campus lighting in the evening, with enough stored power to last up to five days.
  • Bluebolt manages all aspects of the program, including advertising sales within University approved categories, allowing for additional revenue generation while providing free solar benches to the campus community.

Sparxell Raises $3.2m to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigments

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Green Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Fashion, Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Environment, Retail, Other Science, Research, Sustainability, Finance, Venture Capital, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Science, Textiles, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Paint, Beauty, Microplastics, Demeter, Nature, Plant, Animal

Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.

Key Points: 
  • Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.
  • The products are toxin-free and fully biodegradable with a colour intensity that lasts longer than traditional colourants and pigments on the market.
  • The colourants market is worth an estimated $38 billion and is expected to grow to over $100 billion by 2030 *.
  • Sparxell has already engaged in product innovation partnerships with blue-chip companies across different industries including leading car manufacturers, world-leading high-end fashion brands, and cosmetic goods manufacturers.

GreenPan Partners With EARTHDAY.ORG to Plant Over 10,000 Trees in Tanzania Throughout the Month of April

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Environmental Health, Department Stores, Professional Services, Home Goods, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Natural Resources, Supermarket, Climate Change, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Sustainability, Retail, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Organic Food, Online Retail, Black-and-white colobus, Canopy, Climate change, Farm, Cyclone, PFAS, Partnership, Education, Primate, Chimpanzee, Flood, Plant, Landslide, Ecology, Tree, Friends

GreenPan is participating in EARTHDAY.ORG’s 2024 The Canopy Project® which plants trees in Tanzania.

Key Points: 
  • GreenPan is participating in EARTHDAY.ORG’s 2024 The Canopy Project® which plants trees in Tanzania.
  • For every order placed during the month of April, GreenPan will plant one tree.
  • The goal is to plant over 10,000 trees throughout the month.
  • EARTHDAY.ORG partnered with a local community organization, Friends of Lake Tanganyika to ensure the project is locally driven and supported.

SmartStop Self Storage Celebrates Sustainability Milestone: 50th Property Operating Under Solar Power

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environmental Health, REIT, Sustainability, Building Systems, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Electricity, Carbon, Solar energy, Recycling, CO2, Kilowatt-hour, CFO, Renewable energy

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. ("SmartStop” or the “Company"), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, announced today a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with its 50th property, located in Chula Vista, California, now operating under solar power.

Key Points: 
  • SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. ("SmartStop” or the “Company"), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, announced today a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with its 50th property, located in Chula Vista, California, now operating under solar power.
  • Since the launch of its Solar Initiative in 2020, SmartStop has been committed to harnessing solar energy to power its operations sustainably.
  • These 50 properties span 12 states, demonstrating SmartStop’s commitment to renewable energy throughout its portfolio.
  • "We are thrilled to achieve this milestone in our Solar Initiative program, marking a significant step forward in our continued commitment to sustainability," said James Barry, CFO of SmartStop.

Texan by Nature Announces 2024 Conservation Wranglers

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Outdoors, Other Energy, Public Policy, Government, Foundation, Energy, Science, Other Education, Other Philanthropy, Education, Other Science, Thought Leadership, Sports, Training, Sustainability, Family, Environment, Social Services, Teens, Consumer, Children, Environmental Issues, Other Professional Services, Environmental Health, Marketing, Communications, Professional Services, Philanthropy, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Health, Organization, Farm, Partnership, San Antonio Bay, School, Lead, Strategic planning, PEEP, TXN, Love, Plastic, Creativity, Geography, Recreation, Wrangler

Texan by Nature (TxN), a conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2024 TxN Conservation Wranglers.

Key Points: 
  • Texan by Nature (TxN), a conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2024 TxN Conservation Wranglers.
  • Conservation Wrangler is an accelerator program that catalyzes the very best Texan-led conservation projects occurring in the state.
  • The Texan by Nature team will work with the four 2024 Conservation Wranglers and provide 12-18 months of tailored support in program management, strategic planning, marketing strategy, metrics capture and analysis including the production of a Return on Conservation™ Index for select projects, professional content creation, and partnership development – whatever is needed to accelerate the project.
  • We look forward to sharing progress and opportunities to engage with these outstanding programs.”
    Texan by Nature will recognize the 2024 Conservation Wranglers at the annual Conservation Summit on October 23, 2024, in Dallas, TX at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.