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Ecority Will Catalyze a National Network of Credit Unions and State-Chartered Green Banks to Deploy Clean Energy Projects Through the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

Key Points: 
  • Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
  • Ecority has previously encouraged EPA to cap pass-through charges for green banks to no more than administrative cost recovery.
  • Ecority’s support of a national network of federally regulated, community-embedded lenders and state-chartered green banks assure local priorities will be aligned with access to the resources of GGRF.
  • Through Ecority’s program, more households will have access to affordable financing resulting in more direct and immediate cost savings and GHG-reducing clean energy projects.

Aging Expert, Lisa M. Cini Highlights Top Father’s Day Tech Gifts that Make a Difference in His Life

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

"Aging comes with changing needs, and a useful fitness or wellness tech gift will help Dad or Grandpa remain independent, safe, and comfortable while aging at home and make a significant difference in his life," says Lisa M. Cini .

Key Points: 
  • "Aging comes with changing needs, and a useful fitness or wellness tech gift will help Dad or Grandpa remain independent, safe, and comfortable while aging at home and make a significant difference in his life," says Lisa M. Cini .
  • Transform Dad's gym experience with ECO surfaces by Ecore, a unique Forest Rx and FITturf flooring surfaces with TRU™ technology.
  • These surfaces reduce impact and support joints and mitigate noise, creating an ideal environment for his home workouts.
  • "Make this Father's Day memorable by choosing innovative tech solutions that enhance your dad's daily routine and well-being and make a difference in his life," adds Cini.

Ecore’s Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile (PVT) Honored with Multiple Industry Awards

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Ecore’s Heritage Motivate performance vinyl tile (PVT) claimed top honors in the Resilient Flooring category of this year’s IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards and was selected as a Sustainable Product category winner of the esteemed 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Ecore’s Heritage Motivate performance vinyl tile (PVT) claimed top honors in the Resilient Flooring category of this year’s IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards and was selected as a Sustainable Product category winner of the esteemed 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.
  • “Our Heritage PVT introduces a new class of flooring that redefines performance to include health and well-being.
  • Heritage is comprised of 53% postconsumer recycled content and was engineered with a force reduction of 10.6% and an energy restitution of 66.7%.
  • “Granularity was the theme of the 2023 Sustainability Awards,” noted Matt Harney, Chairperson and Founder of SEAL Awards.

Prevent 300,000 Fall-Related Hospitalizations with Simple Aging in Place Home Modifications According to Lisa M. Cini

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Monday, May 8, 2023

However, less than 60 percent have considered the home modifications necessary to safely age in place.

Key Points: 
  • However, less than 60 percent have considered the home modifications necessary to safely age in place.
  • America’s leading aging expert Lisa M. Cini has compiled a list of simple home modifications to prevent falling, maintain balance while they remain in their homes.
  • “Taking these few easy steps to make your living space safer will help you avoid falls and stay independent for longer in your home,” says Cini.
  • “Adopting technology is essential to helping aging adults prevent falls, maintaining their independence and quality of life.”