Month: July 2024

Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is thrilled to announce the addition of three new members in the second quarter of 2024. Committed to driving collective action towards a more sustainable, equitable, and restorative consumer goods industry, Cascale represents over 300 organizations worldwide. The organization’s membership spans various sectors, including apparel, footwear, textiles, home furnishings, outdoor sporting goods, and bags and luggage.

Please join us in welcoming Cascale’s new members of Q2 2024:

Anode Sustainability Certification Promotion Services Co. LtdDK Company A/SHUGO BOSS AG

Through Cascale membership, organizations across the consumer goods value chain gain access to the Higg Index, impactful collective action programs, member-exclusive training and events, and a thriving network of industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates.

Be part of a global alliance committed to a sustainable future. Together, members can drive impactful change in the consumer goods industry. Click here to explore Cascale membership.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 23 2024 /3BL/ — The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) recently selected Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure, to provide design and engineering services for renewal and replacement projects at its three wastewater treatment plants.

The project, comprised of major upgrades to critical elements of the three treatment plants, includes the plants’ biological processes, filtration and disinfection systems, electrical generation buildings and injection well pump stations.

As part of this contract, Black & Veatch will also support WASD as they implement processes to reuse 60 percent of its wastewater to meet the state of Florida’s Ocean Outfall Legislation (OOL) requirements. The legislation requires that utilities in Southeast Florida eliminate the daily use of ocean outfalls by the end of 2025, reduce nutrient discharges, and implement a reuse system that is technically and economically feasible.

“As regulations evolve, the Black & Veatch team specializes in supporting utilities in upgrading and updating their infrastructure to maintain current standards,” said Mike Orth, president of Black & Veatch’s Governments and Communities sector. “Bold new water and energy nexus strategies are needed to solve our client’s pressing needs. Our team is ready to leverage our more than a century of expertise in critical infrastructure to deliver modernization and new sustainable water reuse solutions to Miami-Dade County.”

This solution, the implementation of Effluent Energy Recovery Systems, uses non-potable water to cool plant buildings — replacing cooling towers with heat exchangers, saving the county millions of dollars and allowing the department to meet their legislative requirements for water reuse. The high quality, non-potable water then will be disposed of through deep injection wells not connected to the county’s drinking water source. Moreover, the reuse system will be powered almost entirely from renewable energy sources, following Miami-Dade County’s commitment to sustainable practices.

“The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is committed to being a model utility of excellence in reliability, resilience, and environmental stewardship,” said Water and Sewer Director Roy Coley. “We are eager to partner with organizations such as Black & Veatch and invest in opportunities that will best position the department to provide the highest quality of services to our customers. “

Contact Black & Veatch for more information.

Editor’s Notes: 

To learn more about Black & Veatch’s wastewater treatment, click the link here.

About Black & Veatch 
Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people around the world by addressing the resilience and reliability of our most important infrastructure assets. Follow us on www.bv.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.

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Eastman

KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 23, 2024 /3BL/ – Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Tri-Cities Airport, a regional airport serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee, area, announced they are working together to collect plastic waste. These partners have strategically placed plastic recycling receptacles throughout the airport for the convenient collection of plastic bottles and food containers, promoting responsible recycling practices. The collected plastic will be sorted and processed by Eastman’s new mixed plastics processing facility, a part of the molecular recycling plant which is the largest material-to-material recycling facility in the world now operational at its Kingsport, Tennessee, manufacturing site.

“Eastman is happy to announce another local partnership to help us as we all work to fight the plastic waste crisis,” said Brad Lich, Eastman executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “This partnership demonstrates our shared vision for a more sustainable future, where plastic waste is seen as a valuable resource that can be transformed into new products. It’s another proof point of how local businesses can come together to foster sustainability to help keep our region beautiful.”

The partnership is one of the many initiatives Eastman is undertaking to support the circular economy and the sustainability of its operations in the region.

“At Tri-Cities Airport, we are dedicated to sustainability and are excited to partner with Eastman in this important recycling initiative,” said Gene Cossey, president and CEO of the Tri-Cities Airport Authority. “By providing convenient recycling options for our passengers, we are promoting responsible practices within our community and contributing to the innovative solutions developed here in our region.”

About Eastman

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Media contact 

Kristin Parker 
1-423-229-2526 
kristin@eastman.com

Eastman

KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 23, 2024 /3BL/ – Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Tri-Cities Airport, a regional airport serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee, area, announced they are working together to collect plastic waste. These partners have strategically placed plastic recycling receptacles throughout the airport for the convenient collection of plastic bottles and food containers, promoting responsible recycling practices. The collected plastic will be sorted and processed by Eastman’s new mixed plastics processing facility, a part of the molecular recycling plant which is the largest material-to-material recycling facility in the world now operational at its Kingsport, Tennessee, manufacturing site.

“Eastman is happy to announce another local partnership to help us as we all work to fight the plastic waste crisis,” said Brad Lich, Eastman executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “This partnership demonstrates our shared vision for a more sustainable future, where plastic waste is seen as a valuable resource that can be transformed into new products. It’s another proof point of how local businesses can come together to foster sustainability to help keep our region beautiful.”

The partnership is one of the many initiatives Eastman is undertaking to support the circular economy and the sustainability of its operations in the region.

“At Tri-Cities Airport, we are dedicated to sustainability and are excited to partner with Eastman in this important recycling initiative,” said Gene Cossey, president and CEO of the Tri-Cities Airport Authority. “By providing convenient recycling options for our passengers, we are promoting responsible practices within our community and contributing to the innovative solutions developed here in our region.”

About Eastman

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Media contact 

Kristin Parker 
1-423-229-2526 
kristin@eastman.com