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Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Global Generational Gap on Access to Clean and Safe Water

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Data from a global study commissioned by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, and conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, has revealed that the level and immediacy of clean and safe water concerns varies across generations.

Key Points: 
  • Data from a global study commissioned by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, and conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, has revealed that the level and immediacy of clean and safe water concerns varies across generations.
  • Still, safe water emerges as one of the foremost environmental concerns for most generations, alongside other critical global issues such as pollution and climate change.
  • As a global leader in water management and solutions, Ecolab recognizes the role businesses play in forging a safer, more prosperous future.
  • Ecolab continued to grow its Ecolab Water for Climate™ program, which is designed to help companies advance sustainable business growth while meeting climate and water goals.

Cargill and Water.org Announce $2.1 Million Partnership to Provide Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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To help expand water access, Cargill has committed $2.1 million in funding to Water.org , a global nonprofit focused on removing the financial barriers between people living in poverty and access to safe water.

Key Points: 
  • To help expand water access, Cargill has committed $2.1 million in funding to Water.org , a global nonprofit focused on removing the financial barriers between people living in poverty and access to safe water.
  • “Our partnership with Water.org will help drive innovative solutions across Indonesia and the Philippines that can transform access to safe water and sanitation.
  • Out of its population of 115 million people, 60 million people, nearly half the population, lack access to safe water, and 43 million people, more than a third of the population, lack access to a safe toilet.
  • “By investing in this project, Cargill recognizes the importance of providing access to safe water and sanitation.

charity: water Launches ‘World Water Day’ Campaign to Empower Clean Water Access Globally

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, today announced a campaign to raise awareness for access to clean water in conjunction with World Water Day on March 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, today announced a campaign to raise awareness for access to clean water in conjunction with World Water Day on March 22nd.
  • In a world where differing opinions often divide us, one fundamental truth unites us all: every human being deserves access to clean water.
  • charity: water's World Water Day campaign aims to shine a spotlight on this pressing issue and rally individuals worldwide to take action.
  • "We might not agree on everything, but we can all agree on one thing: everyone deserves access to clean water.

Battelle and Revive Environmental Technologies Officials Join Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Announce Kickoff of PFAS Takeback Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.

Key Points: 
  • Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.
  • The Takeback program is designed to assist municipal fire departments in safely disposing of AFFFs as Ohio phases out these PFAS-containing firefighting foams.
  • The PFAS Annihilator® technology—the first-to-market total solution to remove and destroy toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—has been approved to permanently destroy aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) collected through the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program.
  • Using PFAS Annihilator® technology developed by Battelle , the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program will destroy PFAS in firefighting foam to non-detectable levels through the process of supercritical water oxidation.

Missouri American Water’s 2024 Hydration Station Grant Program Accepting Applications March 15 Through April 30

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Missouri American Water will begin accepting applications for its 2024 Hydration Station Grant Program on March 15.

Key Points: 
  • Missouri American Water will begin accepting applications for its 2024 Hydration Station Grant Program on March 15.
  • “The program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship,” said Rich Svindland, President of Missouri American Water.
  • It's a small change with a big impact.”
    Applications for this year’s program will be accepted online March 15 through April 30, 2024.
  • For more information and to apply, visit missouriamwater.com > News & Community > Community Involvement > Hydration Station Grant Program.

Pregis® Launches Innovative Pregis EverTec™ Automated Mailer Tapping into the Power of Paper

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Made from specialty kraft paper, the new EverTec Automated Mailer is durable enough to ensure that products can be transported safely and efficiently through the parcel network.

Key Points: 
  • Made from specialty kraft paper, the new EverTec Automated Mailer is durable enough to ensure that products can be transported safely and efficiently through the parcel network.
  • The mailers are available in three stock sizes and can be customized with 1-color print, providing a customizable packaging option powered by paper.
  • As part of the EverTec curbside recyclable product line, the new automated mailer offers the same reliability and trusted performance that customers have come to expect from Pregis.
  • The new automated paper mailer is designed for e-commerce fulfillment needs with medium to high-volume packing requirements.

American Water Recognized in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it was recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it was recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.
  • American Water was listed as the highest-ranked water and wastewater utility and ranked 31st overall.
  • “American Water is proud to again be included on Barron’s list of most sustainable companies,” said Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Water.
  • American Water’s commitment to sustainability provides a powerful foundation to help drive the company’s performance, growth strategy and environmental leadership in the water and wastewater industry.

APUA signs agreement with Seven Seas Water Group to expand water production

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS) solutions, jointly announced today the signing of a 12-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS) solutions, jointly announced today the signing of a 12-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer agreement.
  • Seven Seas Water Group will construct two new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plants, contributing a combined total of three million imperial gallons of daily drinking water production capacity to the people of Antigua.
  • Implementation of the new plants will occur in two phases, with Ffryes Beach expected to commence water production within seven months of signing the agreement.
  • Melford Nicholas (Minister of Utilities), Henry Charrabé (CEO of Seven Seas), Chad Schafer (CFO of Seven Seas), John Maginley (Seven Seas Representative), Erik Arfalk (SVP of BD Seven Seas), Bryce Mondor (Corp Development Manager).

In its third annual edition, ‘The Global 50’ addresses key opportunities, transformations, innovations and megatrends shaping the future of humanity

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched the “Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50” today, highlighting the major opportunities, transformations and trends shaping the future of governments, economies, sectors, and ultimately the future of humanity.

Key Points: 
  • Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched the “Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50” today, highlighting the major opportunities, transformations and trends shaping the future of governments, economies, sectors, and ultimately the future of humanity.
  • The third edition of the yearly report was strategically launched at the largest annual government gathering in the world and a global platform for exploring the future of governments.
  • The 50 opportunities outlined in the report are categorised into five main categories, including: Health Reimagined, Nature Restored, Societies Empowered, Systems Optimised, and Transformational Innovations.
  • The full version of the 2024 “Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50” is available in Arabic and English: https://www.dubaifuture.ae/the-global-50

Arieli Capital Launching 2nd Cohort of START Agri-Tech Scale-Up Program With 11 Cutting-Edge Ventures

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The first cohort of the program included 8 ventures, who've collectively raised a combined $9.5M in investment capital and have made impressive milestones after participating.

Key Points: 
  • The first cohort of the program included 8 ventures, who've collectively raised a combined $9.5M in investment capital and have made impressive milestones after participating.
  • "Our first cohort showcased just how much value can be created through this program, and we knew from then that we'd return with another group."
  • We're thrilled to work alongside our Utah partners on this impactful program deepening Arieli's existing Utah activity and investments."
  • Arieli Capital invites the agri-tech and climate-tech community, as well as the broader high-tech ecosystem to take part at the final expo and pitch event, and follow for more updates here.