Month: April 2023

Black & Veatch, will detail its activities at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo taking place 1-4 May at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Since 2011, ACT Expo has served as the industry’s official meeting place for transportation executives looking to gain hands-on access to the vehicles, technologies and fuels driving the future of transportation.

As one of the first entrants to the clean transportation market, Black & Veatch has deployed over 30,000 EV charging posts in 49 states, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Black & Veatch thought leaders will be at booth #5414 showcasing its clean transportation solution capabilities in deploying cost-efficient, sustainable and resilient zero-emission fleets.

Black & Veatch’s managing director for strategic advisory, Heather Donaldson, will participate in a panel discussion, Streamline Electrification: The Customer Journey, on Monday, 1 May from 11 a.m. to noon at ACC North 100 Level.

Panelists from Amazon, Electrify America and Southern California Edison will discuss what leading electric utility companies are doing to help commercial fleets transition to zero-emission electric vehicles and key techniques to implement when collaborating with utilities on the design of electric vehicle supply infrastructure, such as distributed energy strategies and phased capacity.

“As a leader in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, Black & Veatch is at the forefront of transportation evolution. In fact, from July 2022 to March 2023 our EV deployments grew by 17 percent,” said Donaldson. “Our participation at ACT Expo provides an opportunity to collaborate with other thought leaders in clean mobility solutions to help advance sustainable and cost-effective transportation.”

ACT Expo is North America’s premier event showcasing today’s most advanced commercial transportation technology and clean fuels.

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Originally published on April 19, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. /3BL Media/ – Recognizing the company’s unwavering commitment and advancements in sustainable green building practices, LG Electronics has been named the industry’s most sustainable home appliance brand in the just-published 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Brand Index.

The ranking is based on the weighted average of three factors: survey data used to gauge builders’ perception of a company’s sustainability efforts, data that tracks the number of positive brand mentions by consumers who have used or have heard about a product, and sentiment that tracks how favorably consumers view a particular company.

“We’re pleased to designate LG as this year’s sustainable appliance leader,” said Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, North America’s leading green building and sustainable living media company. “LG continues to refine its practices and reinvent its processes and product innovations to reduce its environmental impact in a way that is worthy of distinction.”

According to Green Builder, “There’s no doubt who ranks first in sustainability imaging among appliance makers. LG topped all three survey components – and is the only company among any category winners to do that – largely due to its ever-advancing and continually popular Signature Kitchen Suite brand and consistent emphasis on energy efficiency and performance.”

This top ranking follows the announcement that LG earned two coveted 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year distinctions, “recognizing innovations that go above and beyond in manufacturing and encourage sustainability through innovative technology or an improved version of a traditional technique.” The LG Multi F MAX with LGRED° multi-zone heat pump HVAC system and LG STUDIO induction cooktop with a flex cooking zone were singled out as Sustainable Products of the Year in the HVAC and appliance categories, respectively.

Named 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, LG helps consumers take climate action in impactful ways. For example, ENERGY STAR certified LG clothes washers and dishwashers purchased by American consumers in the past year are expected to save more than 35 billion gallons of water over their product life, enough to fill 53,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. “ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2022” LG refrigerators, washers, dryers, room air conditioners and computer monitors are expected to save more than 482 million pounds of CO2 over the life of these products.

LG is committed to leading the charge towards a greener future, through innovative carbon reduction and product recycling initiatives. LG is working toward carbon neutrality by cutting emissions from operations through measures such as highly efficient buildings, renewable energy, fleet electrification and carbon offset projects, to connect innovation and sustainability for a brighter future. For more information, visit lg.com/sustainability.

About LG Electronics USA 

Ten-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.

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LG Electronics USA

John I. Taylor
+1 202 719 3490
john.taylor@lge.com

April 27, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has announced its newly formed Executive Committee intended to help govern the council into the future. The inaugural Executive Committee is comprised of eight members, representative of the healthcare plastics value chain, and will serve as the primary decision-making body for HPRC, responsible for approval of new members, work plans, and budgets as well as setting strategic direction.

HPRC Executive Committee Members:

Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC and Senior Vice President, Antea GroupBrian Ingraham, Senior Research & Development Director for Healthcare, AmcorAmit Limaye, Director of Sustainable Medical Technology Institute, Becton Dickinson & CompanyNick Packet, Industry Vertical Manager for DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging, DuPontKatherine Hofmann, Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager, EastmanRobert Render, President, Lakeside 360 PartnersZach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Plastic IngenuityDwane Hahn, Chief Strategy Officer, PAXXUSTom Frantz, Director of Material Development, Technimark LLC

Established in 2010, HPRC is a member-based technical coalition that aims to enable implementation of viable, safe, and cost-effective recycling solutions for plastics products and packaging used in the delivery of healthcare, and to advocate for and help create a more sustainable and circular economy for these materials. HPRC is currently active in North America and Europe. The council has grown significantly in membership over the past few years, adding 19 new members since 2020.

“Given the dynamic nature of the plastics recycling industry, the importance of plastics in delivering cost-effective global healthcare, our rapid growth in membership and the expansion of our work, we needed an added level of governance to help lead us into the future,” says Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC. “I’m looking forward to working closely with this Executive Committee to maximize HPRC’s impact and influence.”

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics; a study of reverse logistics processes for collecting, segregating, and preparing healthcare plastic waste for transport; and design guidance to improve the recyclability of medical packaging and products.

About HPRC 

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

Cat Capon, Ecotourism Specialist and Lenovo Innovator

Growing up in London, I felt far removed from our natural ecosystem, and I remember always craving the outdoors. My mom used to find me watching ants for hours on end, and she helped nurture this innate fascination within me by introducing me to wildlife documentaries.

As a child, being transported around the planet via film and learning about the beauty and majesty of the planet was my biggest joy. This passion led me to study Zoology at university. I loved learning theory but really yearned to see the animals in the wild. I went on my first expedition to the cloud forests of Honduras to study bats and it was during this time, being surrounded by a pristine ecosystem, that I found my calling to protect endangered species and biodiversity. Rather than staying in research academia, I dreamt of communicating my experience and important messages about the natural world to as many people as possible.

As a Brit, the fact that I live in one of the most nature-depleted places in the world is really upsetting to me. Studies show that the UK only has just 53% of biodiversity left, well below the global average of 75%. On one of my recent expeditions, I explored Cabilla Cornwall as they have reintroduced beavers to their land and I’m keen to investigate the knock-on impact this has and continues to have.

Beavers are the epitome of keystone species. They build dams, dig canals, and create dead wood that becomes a habitat for a huge diversity of species to live in. Beaver dams also prevent soil erosion, trap nutrients and carbon, and slow water flow which helps prevent flooding. They have an important role to play in the fight against biodiversity loss and the climate crisis.

How We Can Help Prevent Biodiversity Loss

Are you concerned about the future of our planet’s biodiversity? The good news is that there are simple steps we can all take to protect it. By making a few changes to our daily habits, such as eating more plant-based meals and composting our food scraps, we can reduce habitat destruction and promote sustainable practices.

Here are some easy ways to get started in protecting biodiversity:

Eating more plant-based meals can help reduce habitat destruction caused by livestock.Reducing, reusing, and recycling can save energy and resources. Don’t forget to compost your food scraps too!Supporting local farms and buying from farmers in your area while using reusable containers instead of one-time plastic is another way to make a positive impact.When exploring nature, be sure to stay on designated paths and trails to protect critical wildlife habitats. Teach your children and pets to do the same.Choose products with eco-labels such as Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council, Energy Star, and Fair Trade. Also, check to make sure your buying habits do not harm habitats elsewhere.

By taking these simple steps, we can all do our part in protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices.

How Tech Plays a Role

Technology is at the heart of creating engaging content about wildlife and the natural world. By partnering with Lenovo, I’m able to leverage their technology to capture and edit footage from anywhere, produce higher quality content, and further increase awareness around conservation, biodiversity loss, and ecoadventures.

Click the image to the left and see how technology supported my latest investigation in Cabilla Cornwall.

What’s Next?

I’ll be heading to the Maldives in a few months with the Big Blue Foundation to study the effects of ghost fishing nets on the marine life around the islands. We are hoping to remove this plastic pollution and create useful products from this waste instead. Stay tuned!

If you’re interested in my work and want to keep up with my #LenovoInnovators journey, follow along on Instagram @catherinecapon.