Green Technology

Budderfly and Craveworthy Brands Announce Corporate Partnership to Accelerate Sustainability for Restaurants

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.

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  • Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.
  • The cost-saving and sustainability outcomes stemming from this partnership will establish a new benchmark for sustainability across the approximately 200 other current and planned restaurant locations within the Craveworthy umbrella.
  • “Craveworthy Brands is laser-focused on fostering growth and success for our brands and that can only be done when franchisees and operators are winning.
  • “We're excited to expand our work shaping the energy future for the food service industry in partnership with Craveworthy Brands.

EVgo Expands Autocharge+ to More Than 50 Electric Vehicle Models

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that more than 50 EV models are eligible for its seamless Autocharge+ feature.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that more than 50 EV models are eligible for its seamless Autocharge+ feature.
  • Once enrolled, Autocharge+ showcases a best-in-class customer experience for EV drivers by eliminating the need to open an app, swipe a credit card, or tap an EVgo program (RFID) card to initiate a fast charging session on the EVgo network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409877127/en/
    Over 50 EV models are eligible for EVgo's Autocharge+ feature.
  • 1 Including older and/or discontinued EV models.

LP Building Solutions Expands LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing Line for More Energy-Efficient Homes

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced a significant expansion in its LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing line.

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  • LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced a significant expansion in its LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing line.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409840073/en/
    LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing line expands with the addition of R3 and R7 thickness options.
  • Featuring cutting-edge Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX™ XPS foam, these panels can strengthen thermal resistance and help shield homes against fluctuating temperatures.
  • “Expanding our range of insulated sheathing reflects LP’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of builders,” said LP NovaCore Product Manager Billy Webb.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Innovations at Analytica 2024 Optimize Workflows and Enable Precise Analysis Across Life Sciences, Applied and Industrial Markets

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Analytica 2024 - Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. is debuting its recently launched innovative products, hosting educational presentations and showcasing live lab demos for customers working in laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, and environmental quality during the 2024 Analytica Conference.

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  • Analytica 2024 - Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. is debuting its recently launched innovative products, hosting educational presentations and showcasing live lab demos for customers working in laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, and environmental quality during the 2024 Analytica Conference.
  • “Advancements in data analytics and optimized laboratory workflows that enable fast, precise analysis are key to propelling the field of analytical science forward,” said Dan Shine, senior vice president and president, Analytical Instruments, Thermo Fisher.
  • Real-time monitoring with process analytical technology - The Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer enables real-time, accurate spectral results for in-line, at-line, or on-line process monitoring.
  • For more information regarding Thermo Fisher products and services exhibited at Analytica 2024, please visit the website or booth 101 in hall B1.

Trinseo Introduces Groundbreaking Flame-retardant Plastic Grades Without Using PFAS Additives During Manufacturing Process

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Many PFAS chemicals are commonly used for their important flame-retardant properties, as well as their resistance to heat, oil, stain, grease, and water.

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  • Many PFAS chemicals are commonly used for their important flame-retardant properties, as well as their resistance to heat, oil, stain, grease, and water.
  • Both EMERGE™ 8600PR and EMERGE™ 7360E65 use post-consumer recycled (PCR) substrates, while maintaining performance similar to that of virgin materials.
  • There is no intentionally added PFAS in the manufacturing process at Trinseo, and the recycled content facilitates waste reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and recycling in the consumer electronics industry.
  • Features of EMERGE™ PC 8600PV and 8600PR flame-retardant products:
    Halogenated additives are not used in the manufacturing process at Trinseo.

New Survey From Propel Software Confirms Trend That Americans Are Severing Relationships With Companies That Aren’t Prioritizing Sustainability

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .

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  • It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .
  • The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that Americans will spend 33% more on green products in 2024 than in 2023.
  • “Transparency is important to consumers, and brands should take note if they want customers to continue to be brand loyal.
  • The majority of respondents (65%) say they will look for environmental claims when making a purchase,” said Ross Meyercord, CEO of Propel Software.

nVent's New 2023 Sustainability Report Details Meaningful Progress Across its Focus Areas of People, Products, Planet and Governance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.

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  • nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • The report shares nVent's 2023 achievements in each of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus areas of People, Products, Planet and Governance and provides updates on progress towards its ESG goals.
  • Our commitment to sustainability is integral to how we operate, and we took measurable steps to improve our environmental impact in 2023.
  • A full copy of the 2023 Sustainability Report can be downloaded at nVent.com/ESG.

Global Transparent Plastics Market Set to Skyrocket to $189.24 Billion by 2028: Innovations in Recycling and Rise of Electric Vehicles Fuels Demand - Long-term Forecast to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The global transparent plastics market is observing a remarkable growth trajectory and is expected to ascend from $133.79 billion in 2023 to an estimated value of $189.24 billion by 2028.

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  • The global transparent plastics market is observing a remarkable growth trajectory and is expected to ascend from $133.79 billion in 2023 to an estimated value of $189.24 billion by 2028.
  • The surge in consumer electronics production, exemplified by a significant production increase in Japan, signifies another force propelling the transparent plastics market.
  • Companies in the transparent plastics market are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve the transparency and efficiency of recycling processes.
  • The transparent plastics market demonstrates robust health and a promising future, encapsulated by progressive innovations and strategic industry movements.

AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2024 Sustainable Living Index

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities announced the results of its fifth Sustainable Living Index today.

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  • The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities announced the results of its fifth Sustainable Living Index today.
  • AMLI Residential ’s 2024 survey received responses from more than 2,600 AMLI residents on their sustainability opinions and, specifically, how green initiatives impact their choice of where to live.
  • This is a 2.5% increase from AMLI’s previous Sustainable Living Index survey in 2022.
  • Additionally, 78.9% of residents believe living in a sustainably built apartment benefits their health, indicating that AMLI residents place value not only on a sustainable home, but also healthier living.

Lydian Energy Launches with Focus on Developing Transformative Solar and Battery Storage Projects Across North America

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Lydian Energy , an independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across North America, today announced its official launch.

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  • Lydian Energy , an independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across North America, today announced its official launch.
  • Lydian’s growing pipeline of strategically located solar and battery storage projects is diversified across geography and power markets for a broad range of commercial, industrial, and utility customers.
  • Currently, the Company owns nine projects representing 1.75 GW of solar and battery storage capacity located in Texas and New Mexico.
  • “We are excited to announce the official launch of Lydian Energy as we embark on our mission of ‘Connecting People + Power’ through impactful renewable energy projects,” said Lydian Energy CEO Emre Ersenkal.