As the fourth round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens this week in Ottawa, we’re eager to continue the dialogue and identify the solutions that will help the world address the issue of plastic waste. The ideal outcome of these talks is a ratified treaty that keeps waste out of rivers and oceans. […]
Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015, the company shared today in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report. The milestone marks important progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. […]
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) joined partner funding agencies from Canada, Finland, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom in announcing the launch of the Global Centers 2024 competition, with the theme “Addressing Global Challenges through the Bioeconomy.” Winning teams will be awarded up […]
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded over $12.7 million across nine research teams to understand better the untapped capabilities of ribonucleic acid (RNA) for potentially far-reaching biotechnology applications, from disease prevention in crops to cancer-fighting therapies. The nine teams will each receive $1 million to $1.65 million from NSF through the Molecular Foundations for […]
Manatees are an endangered species with voracious appetites and often spend up to eight hours a day grazing for food in shallow waters, making them vulnerable to environmental changes and other risks. Accurately counting manatee clusters in a region is important for designing safety rules for boaters and divers. But counting manatees is challenging. Because […]
Arlington, VA – The specialty chemical sector, despite facing challenges in 2023, is poised for a robust rebound in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind Contract Manufacturing Outlook Report conducted by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA).rnrnThe report, which delves into the trends and expectations of specialty, custom and toll chemical manufacturers and their […]
CINCINNATI–Charmin has been secretly testing a big innovation for their Ultra Soft rolls. Some lucky consumers have even gotten it in-store through a secret test. But now, for the first time, Charmin is ready to talk about reinventing the square. Charmin has reinvented the square by replacing the traditional perforation line with a scalloped edge […]
MIDLAND, Mich. – Dow (NYSE: DOW) recently won five R&D 100 Awards, including three R&D 100 Product Awards, R&D Researcher of the Year for 2023 and a special recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility. Marking its 61st year, the R&D 100 Awards program is universally recognized as a highly prestigious accolade within the research and development […]
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2023 SWANA Safety Awards. This year’s winners are Anne Arundel County, MD, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services for Biggest Safety Improvement; City of Goodyear, AZ, Public Works Department for Workplace Wellness Program; City of Tacoma […]
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is kicking off its Class of Clean: Parents Weekend, urging all parents to start the conversation with their kids on the importance of cleaning before they head off to college. According to a new survey released by ACI and conducted by Wakefield Research, parents and their teens are syncing up […]
