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Cotton Incorporated Joins the Responsible Flushing Alliance Expanding Industry Leadership on #FlushSmart Consumer Education Campaign

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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SEATTLE, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is excited to welcome Cotton Incorporated to its coalition of wipes manufacturers, wastewater treatment groups, and public health advocates working to educate consumers about proper flushing habits across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • "Cotton Incorporated is a key industry player and RFA is thrilled to welcome them as an advisory member," said RFA President Lara Wyss.
  • "As an advisory member, Cotton Incorporated will play a critical role in amplifying our mission to educate consumers on the importance of responsible flushing.
  • "Cotton Incorporated is pleased to join the Responsible Flushing Alliance," said Meghan Holliday, associate director for nonwovens marketing at Cotton Incorporated.
  • RFA's advisory members bolster the consumer education campaign by providing resources and research to support responsible flushing hygiene habits.

New Survey Finds Consumers Still Disposing Non-Flushable Items Down the Toilet, Sparking Increase in Consumer Education Efforts

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) released insights and an infographic from a survey of California consumers measuring general awareness of the "Do Not Flush" symbol. It also measured Californians' understanding of what common household products are not flushable.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) released insights and an infographic from a survey of California consumers measuring general awareness of the "Do Not Flush" symbol.
  • This is a 6-point increase (from 69% to 75%) in awareness from the baseline survey conducted in the Fall of 2021.
  • "We know consumer education works; we've seen that in our 2022 pilot campaign," Wyss said.
  • If your organization is interested in helping RFA spread its consumer education to more consumers, please visit our website at flushsmartcalifornia.org or find us @FlushSmart on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

3M, Eleeo Brands, Goodwipes, Unilever Join the Responsible Flushing Alliance, Bolstering its Efforts to Educate Consumers on Proper Flushing Habits

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) announced 3M, Eleeo Brands, Goodwipes, and Unilever as new members of its growing coalition of manufacturers and public health stakeholders focused on educating consumers on what not to flush down their toilets.

Key Points: 
  • "The Responsible Flushing Alliance plays an important role in bringing consumer product companies together to scale up education efforts that are helping consumers make smart disposal decisions."
  • We're thrilled to officially join forces with Lara Wyss and The Responsible Flushing Alliance!"
  • The RFA, along with its members, urges consumers to look for the "Do Not Flush" symbol on wipes packaging for proper disposal instructions.
  • The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to consumer education focused on what not to flush.

SponsorCX Secures Growth Equity Funding Led by Blueprint Equity

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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LEHI, Utah, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorCX, Inc. , an industry leading SaaS sponsorship management platform announced today that it has received a growth equity investment led by Blueprint Equity .

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  • LEHI, Utah, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorCX, Inc. , an industry leading SaaS sponsorship management platform announced today that it has received a growth equity investment led by Blueprint Equity .
  • In conjunction with the investment, Michael Merritt from Blueprint Equity will join the Board of Directors.
  • "This is a very exciting time for SponsorCX," says Jason Smith, founder and CEO of SponsorCX.
  • "SponsorCX has experienced exceptional growth since officially launching in late 2021 and what really stuck out to us was SponsorCX's all-in-one platform for all things sponsorship related," said Michael Merritt, Vice President with Blueprint Equity.

Cutting Back Thanksgiving Fat: APWA Highlights Growing ‘Fatberg’ Sewer Problem as Americans Dump Fats, Oils & Grease Down the Drain

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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They also cause buildup of toxic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and concentrations of other chemicals.

Key Points: 
  • They also cause buildup of toxic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and concentrations of other chemicals.
  • Pour grease into a sealed container before soaking a greasy pan, then place paper towels over the drain to catch residual grease as you pour water down the drain.
  • Not only do they return safe water to the environment, but their behind-the-scenes work ensures Americans are protected and healthy.
  • For visuals and more information about the herculean effort public workers put into treating Americas water, APWA offers these resources:

Responsible Flushing Alliance Shares "Most Wanted" Poster of Items Clogging America's Home Plumbing and Wastewater Treatment Systems

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Saturday, October 15, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA), a non-profit association dedicated to providing consumers with educational materials about what should and should not be flushed, released its first in a series of "Most Wanted" items that shouldn't be flushed.

Key Points: 
  • "It's important to remember that just because an item can physically clear the toilet does not mean that it should be flushed."
  • In addition to expensive cleanup, flushing wipes and other non-flushable items can cause a negative impact on the environment.
  • When non-flushable wipes mix with other items not meant for flushing or the drain (i.e., period products, diapers, paper towels, cotton swabs, rags, trash, etc.)
  • The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to consumer education focused on what not to flush.

Stantec Institute to develop framework to analyze impacts of PFAS on wastewater

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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PFAS chemicals do not break down easily over time and studies are showing they create serious environmental and human health impacts.

Key Points: 
  • PFAS chemicals do not break down easily over time and studies are showing they create serious environmental and human health impacts.
  • Water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) are a collection point for PFAS compounds that occur in industrial wastewater, municipal wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, and fire-fighting foams.
  • Conventional wastewater treatment processes are ineffective in mitigating PFAS, and they are found in wastewater effluent and biosolids.
  • As the ultimate PFAS collection point, WRRFs have been left holding the bag in terms of PFAS management.

Strategix partners with Assured Data Protection to deliver Rubrik enterprise-grade data protection to Africa

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strategix Technology , Solutions (STS), a member of Strategix Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Assured Data Protection (Assured) to bring Data Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery as a Service to the local African market, architected on a Rubrik platform as a Service model.

Key Points: 
  • Strategix Technology , Solutions (STS), a member of Strategix Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Assured Data Protection (Assured) to bring Data Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery as a Service to the local African market, architected on a Rubrik platform as a Service model.
  • Assured is the largest Rubrik MSP and the first MSP to receive official Rubrik Authorised Support Partner (RASP) accreditation.
  • Adam Hurst, Global VP of Product at Assured Data Protection, said, "We are delighted to partner with Strategix and extend our reach in EMEA.
  • Assured Data Protection is a global data backup, disaster recovery, business continuity and threat detection managed service provider.

Responsible Flushing Alliance Publishes New Infographic Educating the Public on the Strangest Items Found in California Catch Basins

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Today, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) published a new infographic highlighting some of the strangest objects that have been pulled out of municipal wastewater treatment catch basins in three California areas.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) published a new infographic highlighting some of the strangest objects that have been pulled out of municipal wastewater treatment catch basins in three California areas.
  • Check out this infographic to see some of the unusual and weird items found in California catch basins.
  • RFA's leadership in promoting sustainability standards, responsible flushing, and AB 818 compliance helps put California families and communities first.
  • The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to consumer education focused on what not to flush.

Responsible Flushing Alliance Welcomes Dukal, LLC, Reckitt, and Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. as Newest Members

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Today the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) announced Dukal, LLC, Reckitt, and Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. as its newest contributing members in its growing alliance of manufacturers and innovators investing in a coordinated national effort to educate consumers on what not to flush.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) announced Dukal, LLC, Reckitt, and Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. as its newest contributing members in its growing alliance of manufacturers and innovators investing in a coordinated national effort to educate consumers on what not to flush.
  • As a new associate member of the Responsible Flushing Alliance, we look forward to furthering their work to increase public awareness about smart flushing habits.
  • Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. is a recognized leader in cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market.
  • The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to national consumer education programs focused on what not to flush.