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ButcherBox Unveils Inaugural Grill Index

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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BOSTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from ButcherBox, the leading direct-to-consumer meat brand, found that despite stereotypical summertime ideations of grilling season, nearly 4 in 10 Americans (38 percent) are firing up their grills all year round with only 10 percent subscribing to the traditional May through September grill season. 

Key Points: 
  • The first annual ButcherBox Grill Index also found that cooking on the grill isn't just reserved for summer holidays.
  • There is a grill master in all of us and we love that ButcherBox can be a part of the journey in helping consumers get there."
  • Additional Insights and Top Grill Tips from ButcherBox Chef, Ashley Lonsdale :
    "Many people are surprised that you can grill meat directly from frozen—you can and should," says Lonsdale.
  • Once the grill is rinsed well with water, you are ready to grill."

The Spark+ Africa Fund Provides US $3.5 Million in Carbon Finance to TASC for the Distribution of 90,000 Cookstoves in Zambia

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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LUXEMBOURG, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spark+ Africa Fund ("Spark+" or the "Fund") has provided US $3.5 million in long-term carbon project financing to a Mauritius-based subsidiary of TASC (the "Company"). It is the Fund's sixth transaction since it launched in March 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Spark+'s subsidiary TASC will distribute clean cookstoves to households in rural Zambia through a long-term carbon financing.
  • LUXEMBOURG, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spark+ Africa Fund ("Spark+" or the "Fund") has provided US $3.5 million in long-term carbon project financing to a Mauritius-based subsidiary of TASC (the "Company").
  • The project finance debt will enable TASC to distribute 90,000 wood cookstoves to bottom of the pyramid households in rural Zambia who are otherwise unable to afford high-quality improved cookstoves.
  • Alick McIntosh, Chief Executive Officer, TASC: "TASC prides itself on implementing high-quality carbon projects with a focus on integrity and transparency.

KFI Studios Launches Jade, A New Type of Task Chair, at NeoCon 2023

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KFI Studios, a recognized leader in commercial furniture and pushing sustainable modern design forward, today, introduced the Jade task chair designed by award-winning product design firm, UNION Design. Jade is a sustainable ergonomic task chair that is the first to use recycled PET felt components instead of virgin plastic. Using PET felt, made from recycled plastic bottles with the soft feel of felt, the design is elevated beyond what any typical plastic chair could accomplish, while being both highly durable and cleanable.

Key Points: 
  • Jade is a sustainable ergonomic task chair that is the first to use recycled PET felt components instead of virgin plastic.
  • The soft rounded shape and touchable finishes is what sets Jade apart from other task chairs.
  • "Jade brings new aesthetics, ergonomics and sustainability to the mainstay task chair, providing all day comfort without sacrificing beauty," said Chris Smith, CEO of KFI Studios.
  • Jade is available for contract customers via authorized KFI Studios' reps and dealers with a list price of $1,658.

KFI Studios Launches Vale, A Collection of Sustainable Chairs, at NeoCon 2023

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KFI Studios, a recognized leader in commercial furniture and pushing sustainable modern design forward, today, introduced the Vale chair collection, the first line of PET Felt seating created by an American manufacturer. Designed by award-winning British designer Benjamin Hubert of LAYER, the Vale seating collection features an armchair, side chair, lounge chair with ottoman, counter stool and barstools. The collection is designed for the modern office and demand by commercial clients for furniture that supports employees' desire for hospitality-style spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Designed by award-winning British designer Benjamin Hubert of LAYER , the Vale seating collection features an armchair, side chair, lounge chair with ottoman, counter stool and barstools.
  • The collection is designed for the modern office and demand by commercial clients for furniture that supports employees' desire for hospitality-style spaces.
  • The pressed felt shell, with its elegantly contoured form, is used throughout the collection to achieve a harmonious vision.
  • Vale is available for contract customers via authorized KFI Studios' reps and dealers with a list price starting at $750.

Aperam expands its forest business and pursues its strategy of investing in sustainable new business models

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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Luxembourg June 8, 2023 (18:00 CET) - Aperam expands its forest business and pursues its strategy of investing in sustainable new business models.

Key Points: 
  • Luxembourg June 8, 2023 (18:00 CET) - Aperam expands its forest business and pursues its strategy of investing in sustainable new business models.
  • This expansion, as announced in Q2 2022, is in line with Aperam’s strategy to grow BioEnergia - its existing forest operations by 20% and to expand into new business models focusing on energy transition.
  • The expansion will also enable BioEnergia to meaningfully grow new business models associated with renewable energy and global decarbonization.
  • Finally, we are proud of our forest operations as a way to contribute to the Climate Change challenge of humanity.

Base Carbon Announces First Revenues From Sale of Carbon Credits

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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As previously disclosed, Base Carbon facilitated a carbon credit offtake agreement between Citigroup and SIPCO, developer of the Project, related to the initial 7.4 million carbon credits issued from the Project.

Key Points: 
  • As previously disclosed, Base Carbon facilitated a carbon credit offtake agreement between Citigroup and SIPCO, developer of the Project, related to the initial 7.4 million carbon credits issued from the Project.
  • Base Carbon has now received full payment associated with delivering the initial 1,020,903 cookstove-generated carbon credits to Citigroup.
  • The Company anticipates the first carbon credit issuance and associated revenues for the water purifier portion of the Project in the near-term.
  • Base maintains a contractual preferential share of the revenues from the first 2.2 million carbon credits generated.

Rachio Market Enters Second Summer Helping Customers Connect Outside Through Partner Products and Exclusive Software Integrations

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Rachio customers are known to be early adopters of modern, outdoor tech, and these partnerships enable them to water efficiently and/or expand their smart home ecosystem, so they can Connect Outside this summer.

Key Points: 
  • Rachio customers are known to be early adopters of modern, outdoor tech, and these partnerships enable them to water efficiently and/or expand their smart home ecosystem, so they can Connect Outside this summer.
  • "The success of our smart sprinkler controllers has established Rachio as a trusted source for high-quality and tech-forward products that help customers Connect Outside," said Kim Sentovich, Rachio's CEO.
  • Rachio has also partnered with WeatherFlow since the inception of Rachio Market to offer the Tempest Weather System , which directly integrates with Rachio watering devices.
  • Through Rachio Market's innovative product offerings and partnerships, Rachio is revolutionizing outdoor spaces, expanding the smart home ecosystem outside.

ORCA'S PATENT-PENDING KIC (KEEP IT COOL) UNIVERSAL BEVERAGE HOLDER HEADLINES NEW DRINKWARE LINEUP

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ORCA (Outdoor Recreation Company of America), a leading producer of roto-molded and soft-sided coolers and drinkware for people gathering together outdoors, announced its new summer lineup of drinkware headlined by the ORCA KIC (Keep It Cool) universal beverage holder. The new ORCA drinkware lineup features five barware additions: 28 Oz Stein, 8oz Rita, 24oz Double Barrel & 12oz Barrel, and the 12oz Football Barrel.

Key Points: 
  • The new ORCA drinkware lineup features five barware additions: 28 Oz Stein, 8oz Rita, 24oz Double Barrel & 12oz Barrel, and the 12oz Football Barrel.
  • The ORCA KIC is a patent-pending, first-of-its-kind, insulated beverage holder that accommodates 12 oz slim bottles and cans up to 16 oz without having to remove a top.
  • The ORCA KIC is available in black, blaze orange, charcoal, navy, pearl and stainless exclusively at ORCAcoolers.com for $28 MSRP.
  • "Our new drinkware lineup aims to have your drink of choice at its most refreshing and convenient to you."

Allianz: Shipping Losses Hit a Record Low in 2022, but Jump in Fires, Shadow Tanker Fleet and Economic Uncertainty Pose New Safety Challenges

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the growth of the shadow oil tanker fleet is the latest consequence to challenge shipowners, their crew and insurers.

Key Points: 
  • More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the growth of the shadow oil tanker fleet is the latest consequence to challenge shipowners, their crew and insurers.
  • During 2022, 38 total losses of vessels were reported globally, compared with 59 a year earlier.
  • Oil sanctions have also resulted in Russia and its allies creating a shadow tanker fleet to transport and sell its oil.
  • Shipping contributes around 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually and is committed to tough targets to cut these.

Gopher Resource Partners with Research Institutes, Universities, and Industry Leaders to Advance Materials Recovery Technology

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gopher Resource is pleased to announce it has joined a multi-year collaborative consortium working to find new ways to reduce waste and recover more useable materials in metals processing.

Key Points: 
  • Gopher Resource is the founding industrial member of the consortium, which consists of five industry members and seven U.S. and international universities.
  • During the appropriations process, Dr. Joseph Grogan, chief technology officer at Gopher Resource, worked with leaders from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to discuss this initiative with Congress and outline its benefits.
  • This is an industry first for the novel technique and Gopher Resource is working with partners to commercialize this technology.
  • ‒One that creates new jobs in recycling, metals recovery and manufacturing, and supports a robust and sustainable domestic supply chain.–