Month: April 2023

Most Edison awards ever received by any company in a single year6th consecutive year Dow receives more awards than any other organization

MIDLAND, Mich., April 26, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Dow, (NYSE: DOW) the world’s leading materials science company, has received a record-setting nine Edison Awards™ for 2023 – more than any company ever in a single year – with 5 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.

This also marks the sixth consecutive year Dow has been presented more awards than any other organization. Winners were presented at a Fort Myers, Florida ceremony attended by stakeholders across business, nonprofit, academics, government, and community organizations on April 20th.

The Edison Awards™ are one of the highest accolades a company can receive in honor of innovation and business success. This notable award program recognizes excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design as well as innovation.

“As a leading materials science company, we aim to deliver technologies and solutions that benefit everyone on the planet,” said A.N. Sreeram, senior vice president, Research & Development, and chief technology officer for Dow. “Dow’s global R&D organization remains committed to delivering sustainable, high-performing, and impactful innovations. And it is an honor to be recognized on the cusp of World Creativity and Innovation Day with nine awards representing products that utilize our materials science expertise to provide solutions across the global marketplace.”

This year, Dow made its mark across the following eight categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Optimized Productivity, Applied Chemistry, Circular Economy, Coatings & Surfaces, Enhanced Performance, Next Generation Manufacturing, Post-Consumer Recycled Material, and Sustainability.

Dow’s 2023 Edison Award™ winners

Dow Smart Search powered by CAS, an American Chemistry Society division, received Gold in the AI Optimized Productivity category. The search tool produces instant results of global data within minutes to accelerate R&D and provides the best, most sustainable solutions for customers. Dow Smart Search revolutionizes the search process for chemicals and materials with specific properties, commercial availability, and reduced health and safety risk.

DURATRACK™ R-100 and AEH-100 polymer emulsions received Silver in the category of Coatings & Surfaces. Designed for two-component (2K) waterborne coatings for broad area road markings such as green bike lanes, this technology has increased the visibility of bicyclists for drivers, enhanced safety through a clearly delineated space, and improved motorist yielding behavior. The distinctive benefits of DURATRACK™ like superior adhesion, skid-resistance, UV durability and quicker drying times have enhanced work-zone safety through a more efficient installation process.

DOWSIL™ TC-3035 S thermal gel received Silver in the Next Generation Manufacturing category. TC-3035 S provides next-level cooling in high-performance electronics, decreases chip temperature, and improves power chip working efficiency. The ultra-soft properties help relieve stress and shock dampening, as well as enhance the reliability of 5G Smartphones and other various communication devices.

ELVALOY™ RET MF 1177 multi-functional elastomer won Gold in the Circular Economy category. Used for modified asphalt to build longer-lasting and higher-load carrying roads, ELVALOY™ RET is supplied as free-flowing pellets that melt into hot asphalt to create a permanently modified asphaltic (bitumen) binder. The RET-modified asphalt remains easy-to-use, but delivers improved long-term resilience and climate resistance.

Sustainable Collation Shrink Film enabled by Recycled Plastics Resins was presented with a Gold medal in the Post-Consumer Recycled Material category. Dow’s collaboration enabled a collation shrink film made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, without compromising performance. This sustainable collation shrink film offers product protection and consumer appeal on the store shelf.

SILASTIC™ MS-5002 Moldable Silicone won a Gold medal in the Sustainability category, as it offers optical matrix lens molders a novel solution to producing high-quality light guides. With less downtime for maintenance, the moldable silicone from Dow MobilityScience™ reduces energy outputs during manufacturing and a throughput four times higher.

PHORMANTO™ Packaging Technology was Dow’s sole Bronze winner this year, for which it was also recognized in the Sustainability category. This solution increases the shelf life of perishable foods to ensure long-lasting freshness and quality, while its recyclability satisfies an increased demand for eco-friendly packaging. The leak-proof design enables cleaner grocery store shelves and a more hygienic shopping environment for consumers. PHORMANTO™ reduces costs and unnecessary waste in comparison to traditional packaging options.

The world’s first silicone recyclable self-sealing tire solution received Gold in the category of Applied Chemistry. This innovation from Dow MobilityScience™ yields enhanced tire performance, safety and durability for drivers and their passengers.

VORATRON™ Adhesives for Battery Assembly was presented a Silver medal in the Enhanced Performance category. The MobilityScience™ technology not only offers outstanding bonding strength – it satisfies the most demanding performance and quality needs for any type of cell or battery. These powerful adhesives also enable traditional cell-to-cell bonding, cell-to-module, and cell-to-pack bonding.

Learn more about these products by heading to Dow’s Edison Awards hub.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 26, 2023 / 3BL Media / – As part of its Growers of Good purpose to produce healthy food that nourishes people and the planet, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is reducing food waste across its products through the process of upcycling. On Stop Food Waste Day, the company continues to ensure all food reaches its highest and best purpose with five products Upcycled Certified™ by the Upcycled Food Association, the world’s only third-party certification program for upcycled food ingredients and products.

Over the last two years, Del Monte Foods has helped lead the upcycled food movement. In 2021, the company announced the industry’s first canned vegetable products to be Upcycled Certified™, Del Monte® Blue Lake® Petite Cut, Blue Lake® Farmhouse Cut and Del Monte® Classics Cut Green Beans. Following these, in 2022 Del Monte® Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions received their own certifications.

According to Feeding America, 119 billion pounds of food are wasted in the United States each year, with devastating consequences for people and the planet. It is also estimated by the EPA that food loss and waste account for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Del Monte Foods actively seeks ways to redirect surplus product, helping to provide healthy and affordable food while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, the company has a dedicated task force that reviews food waste streams monthly to find more ways to divert food from landfills through upcycling and food donations.

“In line with our Growers of Good mission, we’re always seeking to innovate our products and processes in ways that better both our people and the planet,” said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. “Recognizing the global impacts of food waste, we’re in a fortunate position to make a difference and use our scale for good.”

Through Del Monte Foods’ upcycling efforts, the company has:

Diverted 10 million pounds of peach pieces from landfills through a Feeding America partnership, andUpcycled approximately 600,000 pounds (270 tons) of surplus green beans, pineapple juice and boba syrup in fiscal 2022.

Del Monte Foods will continue to identify opportunities to expand upcycling across its portfolio of brands. For example, the company is currently testing ways to repurpose peach slivers and small grapes into new products.

Learn more about Del Monte Foods’ comprehensive Environmental, Social & Governance focus, including its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. To learn more about the Upcycled Foods Association, visit www.upcycledfood.org.

About Del Monte Foods 
For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth’s goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we’re always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Kitchen Basics®, Joyba®, Take Root Organics™ and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.

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Created and originally published by Rockwell Automation

Sealed Air (SEE) is a global company that designs and produces digital, automated and sustainable packaging solutions that protect essential goods including fresh food, healthcare products, and items shipped through e-commerce. Known for brands like CRYOVAC® brand food packaging and BUBBLE WRAP® brand packaging, there’s a chance when you purchase food at the grocery store or order goods online and have them delivered to your door, they’re being kept safe and intact by SEE packaging. 

In addition to the SEE mission of providing quality packaging solutions, the company is deeply committed to shaping a sustainable future. “Today, the world has a huge recycling problem,” says Sergio Pupkin, the company’s Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. “We want to do more to drive a circular economy for packaging.”

SEE has pledged to “design or advance 100% of packaging solutions to be recyclable or reusable, eliminate waste by incorporating an average of 50% recycled or renewable content into solutions, and collaborate on advanced recycling technology and infrastructure by 2025.”

Sergio explains that to achieve this mission, the company has invested in research and development that pairs the latest technologies with creative ideas to innovate and build brand new solutions. “We want to recycle more to drive that circular economy, but the recycling stream for many of our products is still under development. So, we collaborate with different partners to make sure that we help to drive that circularity while still solving the problem of reaching vast audiences with the right products.”

Rockwell Automation is proud to join forces with SEE to support the research and development they’re doing to enhance sustainability in packaging design. Rockwell values SEE’s expertise within the markets they serve, their ability to be industry leaders, and their commitment to leaving the world better in a better place.

Sergio shares that the admiration is mutual, “What led us to building the relationship [with Rockwell Automation] over the years is the reliability, the ease of programming, the technical support, the partnership… these Rockwell strengths have helped make us partners over the years.”

A home is one of the largest and most meaningful purchases a person can make; yet homebuyers are often overwhelmed by the process. Access to information, resources and education that ease the process is crucial, especially for families and individuals in underserved communities, who may face barriers to homeownership. This Fair Housing Month, KeyBank is highlighting the various tools, programs and expertise that can empower borrowers on their unique journeys to affordable homeownership.

Whether driven by the desire to be near loved ones or the pursuit of greener pastures, the choice of where to live can have profound impacts on quality of life and economic opportunity. A recent KeyBank poll of 1,000 homeowners in households earning less than $75,000 annually found that location (38%) was the top financial factor when deciding to purchase their homes in the past five years, surpassing home price (37%). Yet less than half (47%) of respondents who purchased their homes in the past five years felt confident they received a fair market value price, pointing to a gap between the factors that are important to those homeowners and the reality of their homebuying experiences.

Everyone’s circumstances and goals differ. Lenders can provide critical support and guidance for borrowers throughout the homebuying process, such as recommending the loan options that best fit an individual’s needs or identifying affordable homeownership programs for which they may qualify. For example, a required down payment for a mortgage could be 5% to 20% of the loan amount, but certain programs, like FHA loans or Key Community Mortgage® are examples of loan options specifically designed for those who may benefit from a lower down payment.

In an effort to help all potential homebuyers make their dream of owning a home a reality, KeyBank is offering Special Purpose Credit Programs* for qualifying properties in eligible communities—including the new Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan and the expanded Home Buyer Credit, which now offers closing costs credits up to $5,000 in value.

When it comes to major life milestones like purchasing a home, knowledge is power. Visit the KeyBank Fair Housing Month site for more information, and learn more about KeyBank’s home lending opportunities and programs, as well as access a variety of online tools by visiting KeyBank’s Mortgage Center, to estimate homebuying costs, identify key financial goals, and set and manage both expectations and budgets.

About KeyCorp

KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $198 billion at March 31, 2023. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC. Mortgage and Home Equity Lending products offered by KeyBank are not FDIC insured or guaranteed. For the KeyBank Home Buyer Credit, the Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan, and Key Community Mortgage®, geographic restrictions apply. Ask us for details. 
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**Special Purpose Credit Programs are, generally, programs that are established to meet special social needs or the needs of economically disadvantaged persons by extending credit to persons who would probably be denied credit or would receive it on less favorable terms, under certain conditions. See 15 U.S.C. § 1691(c)(1)-(3); 12 C.F.R. § 1002.8(a).

April 26, 2023 /3BL Media/ – SaverLife, a national fintech nonprofit and advocacy organization, announced the launch of a free mobile app aimed at helping hard-working families save money and build wealth. Building on the success of the SaverLife online savings platform, which has already helped 600,000 members across the country, the new app is a complementary tool that helps create a habit of savings through challenges and tips on how to manage spending, debt and gaps in income. Recognizing the significant role that savings can play in stabilizing households with lower-incomes, the Wells Fargo Foundation is providing grant funding to SaverLife so they can offer cash incentives and rewards to users who download the app and sign up for membership before June 30, 2023.

SaverLife helps members save by providing fun, daily motivation through cash incentives, rewards, and tips from financial coaches, and empowering users to make confident decisions as they progress on their financial health journey. In the first six months of joining SaverLife, members typically more than double their savings rates and 57% deposit at least $500 into their savings accounts. Emmanuel, a SaverLife member since 2021, used the platform to pay off almost $30,000 of debt. “Before SaverLife, I probably had a month’s worth of my salary saved. Now, I’ve saved a three-month emergency fund,” he explained.

“We’ve designed the mobile app to meet our members at every step of their savings journey,” SaverLife President and CEO Leigh Phillips describes. “If a person wants to build up their emergency fund, they can join our monthly savings challenges and win cash prizes. If someone is looking to file a tax return for their side hustle, they can read advice from certified financial coaches. No matter what our members’ aspirations look like, the SaverLife app can help them achieve those goals—and improve their financial health along the way.”

“As a mission-driven organization, SaverLife works tirelessly to better understand the financial lives of working families and help people with limited resources build their savings and financial security,” said Bonnie Wallace, head of Financial Health Philanthropy at Wells Fargo. “We’re excited to support the launch of SaverLife’s mobile app to expand access to much-needed financial and digital tools and incentives that can empower people to reach their savings goals and build financial stability.”

The SaverLife app also creates opportunities for members to advocate for a financial system that supports all working families, especially those living with low-to-moderate incomes. “SaverLife members’ survey feedback, forum posts, and stories are essential to informing the bigger picture on financial equity,” says Phillips. “Their engagement through the app is one of the many ways that we hope to bring them into national conversations on creating a financial system that works for everyone.”

How It Works 
To get started, download the free SaverLife app from the iOS or Android app store. Create an account and join more than 600,000 SaverLife members who are committed to building wealth and improving their financial health. New and existing members can immediately begin saving and earning rewards at sign-up.

About SaverLife 
SaverLife is a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to inspire, inform, and reward the millions of Americans who need help saving money. Through engaging technology, strategic partnerships, and effective public policy, we give working people the methods and motivation to take control of their financial future.