Biodegradable additives

Integral Molecular Launches TiterSafe™ Influenza Virus-Like Particles for Safe and Convenient Vaccine Testing

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
FDA, Neuraminidase, HA, SARS-CoV-2, RNA, Architecture, Infection, Research, Virus, Biodegradable additives, NA, Serum, Path integral molecular dynamics, Influenza, Fever Dream, DNA, Vaccine, Zika fever

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Molecular, a leading provider of reagents for vaccine evaluation, announces the launch of TiterSafe™ influenza virus-like particles , an off-the-shelf virus-alternative for key experiments in testing influenza vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Molecular, a leading provider of reagents for vaccine evaluation, announces the launch of TiterSafe™ influenza virus-like particles , an off-the-shelf virus-alternative for key experiments in testing influenza vaccines.
  • In contrast, traditional assays require the difficult preparation of live influenza virus, potentially expose researchers to infection, and need dedicated containment facilities for pandemic virus strains.
  • TiterSafe particles mimic the architecture of live virus, featuring surface influenza proteins hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) along with an interior protein core.
  • Inhibition of this clumping by anti-HA antibodies in serum (an "HAI assay") is the standard FDA-accepted method for influenza vaccine assessment.

Cruz Lands Funding from Jony Ive to Fuel BlenderCap and New Product Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Technology, Other Retail, Specialty, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Apple, CES, IPhone, Biodegradable additives, EBay, Apple Watch, Drink, Temperature, Erlenmeyer flask

Cruz , a consumer technology company that creates exceptional products that are built to last, announced today a significant investment round from former Apple executive Jony Ive.

Key Points: 
  • Cruz , a consumer technology company that creates exceptional products that are built to last, announced today a significant investment round from former Apple executive Jony Ive.
  • The product launched at CES 2023 and uses cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology to blend a week’s worth of beverages on a single charge.
  • “This pivotal investment will help move us forward in our battle against poor-quality, plastic products,” said Matthew Moore, co-founder of Cruz.
  • BlenderCap is available to purchase for $129 at www.BlenderCap.com , and for a limited time shoppers can score a free 34 oz.

SinglePoint Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Revenue Increased to $5.7M, a 268% Increase; Gross Profit Increased by $1.47M to $1.65M

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Small business, United States federal building security, Safety, 2018–2019 United States federal government shutdown, EPC, DIGS, Boston, Ventilation, Building, K-12, Inflation, Federation, Acquisition, Commercial, Certification, EV, Energy, OTCQB, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Ralston, Indoor air quality, BPA, ESSER, SinglePoint, Growth, HEPA, Boston Red Sox, IAQ, Fenway Park, Government, Energy storage, US Market Access Center, Music, Biodegradable additives, DOE, Air quality index, IRA, Security, School, Student, EANS, FPS, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Video game, Renewable energy, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

PHOENIX, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) ("SinglePoint" or the "Company"), a company  focused on providing renewable energy solutions, energy services, energy storage and innovative air purification and safety products, announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 which included record revenue for the first quarter of $5.7M versus $1.5M in the year over year comparable period and is reaffirming business outlook for the remainder of FY2023.

Key Points: 
  • The increase in our revenue and gross profit are in line with our expectations.
  • We will continue to roll up accretive, high quality residential and small commercial solar installation companies within the fragmented solar industry.
  • Key internal initiatives for FY2023 is for our existing subsidiary business units to improve profit margins and to begin achieving free cash flow.
  • SinglePoint has a very attractive M&A pipeline, and we are prepared to take advantage of a return to more normalized macro-economic conditions.

High-Speed Disposable Gown Production Begins at Petoskey Plastics

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Plastic, Biodegradable additives, TAA, COVID-19, Multimedia, LLDPE, Domestic, Breathability, Automation, Risk, Engineering, OEM, FDA, Safety, Personal protective equipment

PETOSKEY, Mich., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petoskey Plastics recently installed a new manufacturing line specifically designed to make disposable gowns for the healthcare industry.  The company has invested approximately $2 million in engineering and first phase of the project.  Additional lines and automation are in their final design stages. 

Key Points: 
  • PETOSKEY, Mich., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petoskey Plastics recently installed a new manufacturing line specifically designed to make disposable gowns for the healthcare industry.
  • The company's FDA-registered facility located in Petoskey, Mich. has allocated 10,000 square feet to gown production.
  • Consulting with local healthcare workers during the design process allowed Petoskey Plastics to optimize the gown design with usage and safety in mind.
  • Petoskey Plastics' gown is FDA-registered as a Class 1 Medical Protection Gown, giving functional protection from fluids in medical facilities and anywhere protection is needed to reduce the risk of contamination.

Air Canada Marks Earth Day with Purchase of 9.5 Million Litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 21, 2023
ACT, Boston Consulting Group, San Francisco International Airport, Partnership, Travel, Biodegradable additives, Atmosphere, LCA, SAF, NRC, Air Canada, Aviation, Neste, GHG, Research, Loss of citizenship, Carbon, Civil aviation, Boston, Government, Global warming potential, Citizenship, Task force, Climate change, Atmosphere of Earth, Aviation biofuel, CDP, Government of Canada, Biophysical environment, American Clean Skies Foundation, Climate change mitigation, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, CO2, National Research Council, Aircraft, Airline, Renewable energy, Jet fuel, CORSIA

MONTREAL, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada marks Earth Day by announcing the purchase of 9.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada marks Earth Day by announcing the purchase of 9.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
  • "At Air Canada, we have adopted a multifaceted approach to addressing climate change and sustainability.
  • "Decarbonising aviation is more important than ever and Neste is committed to helping the aviation industry move towards a more sustainable future.
  • Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ could reduce GHG emissions by up to 80%* over the fuel's life cycle, compared to conventional jet fuel.

Direct-Path Attacks Surge in 2022 Making Up Half of All DDoS Attacks According to Latest NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
5G, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Security, NTCT, Biodegradable additives, Attack, Killnet, Internet service provider, ISP, Denial-of-service attack, Intelligence, 44th G7 summit, INC, Government, Organization, Weather, Botnet, ATLAS, Arms industry

With over one billion websites worldwide, HTTP/HTTPS application-layer attacks have increased by 487% since 2019, with the most significant surge in the second half of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • With over one billion websites worldwide, HTTP/HTTPS application-layer attacks have increased by 487% since 2019, with the most significant surge in the second half of 2022.
  • “DDoS attacks threaten organizations worldwide and challenge their ability to deliver critical services,” said Richard Hummel, threat intelligence lead, NETSCOUT.
  • NETSCOUT's DDoS Threat Intelligence Report covers the latest trends and activities in the DDoS threat landscape.
  • Visit our interactive website for more information on NETSCOUT's semi-annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report.

93 Percent of Media Subscribers Are at Risk of Cancellation Every Month

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Publishers Clearing House, United States Census, Biodegradable additives, Risk, Research, Online shopping, Music, Mobile phone

The findings are based on a survey of over 27,000 Americans, providing insights into how 93 percent of current media subscribers are at risk of moving, swapping or canceling their platform subscriptions with every billing cycle.

Key Points: 
  • The findings are based on a survey of over 27,000 Americans, providing insights into how 93 percent of current media subscribers are at risk of moving, swapping or canceling their platform subscriptions with every billing cycle.
  • "Our research shows that subscription-based media platforms face a new era of uncertainty as consumers reassess their entertainment options each month,” said Smriti Sharma, Head of Consumer Insights at Publishers Clearing House.
  • This leaves just seven percent of media subscribers in the safe zone for platform consumption.
  • Regardless of which kind of content is streamed, which demographics services strive to serve, or which motivations move subscribers to sign-up, swap, or cancel, 93 percent of all media subscribers are now at risk with every billing cycle.

ESMC Partners with the Conservation Innovation Fund to Create Innovative Water, Carbon, and Biodiversity Credit Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Goal, Program, Agriculture, Food, Biodegradable additives, Greenhouse, CEO, Silent Scope 3, Partnership, Capital, Ecosystem, Multimedia, Investment, Manure, Sale, Farmer, Alliance, Risk, Adoption, MDVA, Soil, Water, Credit, CIF, Water quality, Carbon, External relations of Jersey, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Renewable energy, Shenandoah Valley

Through the project, farmers will implement practices such as edge-of-field conservation, increased nutrient management, manure management, cover crops, and reduced tillage.

Key Points: 
  • Through the project, farmers will implement practices such as edge-of-field conservation, increased nutrient management, manure management, cover crops, and reduced tillage.
  • These practices will generate environmental credits from measurable water quality improvements, carbon reduction, and biodiversity enhancements.
  • Credit buyers in the food and beverage sector will have the opportunity to meet their Scope 3 supply chain carbon goals using agriculture as an environmental solution.
  • The Conservation Innovation Fund (CIF) is a new non-profit blended finance vehicle designed to de-risk and scale market-based conservation through the development and sale of water, carbon, and biodiversity assets.

Tapestry, Inc. and Coach Support Regenerative Agriculture Movement Through Partnership With Savory Institute

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Retail, Luxury, Other Retail, Electricity, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, News, Michigan State University, Magic, Carbon, The Nature Conservancy, Tapestry, Inc., Texas A&M University, Creative, NYSE, Science, Atmosphere, Collection, Farm, Allan Savory, Soil, New, CEO, Regeneration, Farmer, Biodegradable additives, Movement, Health, Temperature, Animal, Food security, Ecosystem, Program, TPR, Education, CO2, Water, Environment, Savory, Climate change, Business, Biodiversity, Partnership, Policy, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Fashion, Tapestry, Coach, Hub

EOV was developed by the nonprofit Savory Institute, together with Michigan State University, Texas A&M, The Nature Conservancy and others.

Key Points: 
  • EOV was developed by the nonprofit Savory Institute, together with Michigan State University, Texas A&M, The Nature Conservancy and others.
  • By joining Land to Market, Tapestry and Coach have committed to making a positive impact on the earth by restoring the land through regenerative agriculture.
  • The Savory Institute, a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, facilitates large-scale regeneration of the worlds grasslands through Holistic Management.
  • A leader in the regenerative agriculture movement, Land to Market is the worlds first outcomes-based verified regenerative sourcing solution.

“Deck the Halls”, but Mind the Echo in the Room – Over Half of Canadians Will Not Be Attending Parties or Gatherings This Holiday Season

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Infectious Diseases, General Health, Health, Other Health, COVID-19 testing, LEO, Income, Probability, Medicine, Biodegradable additives, PCR, Health Canada, Health, YouTube, DIY, Family, Mental health, Intention, Leger, Basic Occupational Health Services, COVID, Forestry, Aviation, Transport, Mining, COVID-19, Adult, Specialization, LinkedIn, Solution, Friends, Animal, Vaccine, Online gambling, Pharmaceutical industry, COVIDdetect, DriverCheck, COVIDDETECT, DRIVERCHECK

While the holiday season might feel overwhelming, getting together with family and friends doesnt need to be, says Dr. Jonathan Davids, Corporate Medical Director at DriverCheck.

Key Points: 
  • While the holiday season might feel overwhelming, getting together with family and friends doesnt need to be, says Dr. Jonathan Davids, Corporate Medical Director at DriverCheck.
  • Taking these necessary steps to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe makes spending time with others easier.
  • Additional findings from the 2021 COVIDdetect Consumer Insights COVID-19 Survey:
    Half of Canadians (49 per cent) say they will be attending one or more holiday gatherings over the holiday season, with an average of nine expected co-attendees.
  • Six in ten Canadians (62 per cent) do not yet know how to use a DIY/at-home COVID test.