Month: September 2025

ScottsMiracle-Gro Releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlighting Advancements in Recyclable Packaging, Waste Reduction and Water Conservation

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ScottsMiracle-Gro released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility report detailing progress toward its environmental, social and governance goals that help guide its sustainability strategy. These goals are rooted in the Company’s purpose to GroMoreGood, everywhere.

“GroMoreGood defines our obligation to our communities, planet, consumers and each other. It reflects who we are and what we stand for,” said Chairman and CEO Jim Hagedorn. “Through our market-leading products and solutions, we enable people to express themselves on their own piece of the Earth. In turn, their thriving gardens and lawns foster many environmental benefits. When it comes right down to it, we strive to make the world a better place, and our 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report reflects our work along these lines.”

Among the many milestones achieved in the last year:

  • Natural ingredients and new packaging. The Company launched in 2024 its Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil, which is locally sourced and made with upcycled green waste, and in 2025 expanded the organic portfolio to include indoor and outdoor solutions. It also developed drought-tolerant grasses to help conserve water in landscapes and continued to innovate with 100-percent recyclable packaging for its O.M. Scott & Sons brand. Additionally, the Company reduced virgin plastic packaging with refillable pouches under its Ortho brand.
  • Landfill diversion and resource reduction. The Company diverted 1.76 million pounds of waste from coir, a natural material obtained from coconut husks for use in potting mixes, growing media and lawn products. Through collaborations with landscape, renewable energy and organics management firms, coir waste was diverted to agricultural, municipal and industrial applications. The Company expanded the recycling of plastic film waste for composite decking, railing and other outdoor items and reduced greenhouse irrigation water use by nearly 50 percent.
  • Environmental outreach and green space education. The Company exceeded its 2024 goal of reaching over 157 million people via partnerships with nonprofits focused on water quality and conservation and pollinator habitat and land protection. This included expansion of its work with its 15-member National Partner Network, a group of environmental organizations. For example, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation expanded its grant for The Nature Conservancy’s water quality initiatives in Ohio and Long Island, New York, to include the Colorado River Basin.
  • Impacts through partnerships and grants. The Company continued to connect children to gardens and green spaces through more than 180 grants. Among those receiving support were the Columbus City Schools Farm to School Program, Scotts Canada’s GroForGood Grant Program, KidsGardening GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants and The National Head Start Association GroMoreGood Garden Grants. The Company also empowered students in Ohio through The Legacy Project with mentorship and real-world career opportunities and nationwide via support for the Doodles & Digits math education series.

ScottsMiracle-Gro recognizes the efforts that its associates and stakeholders have made in achieving the goals outlined in the report and reaffirms its commitment to continuous improvement aimed at benefitting consumers, associates, communities and the planet.

To access the full report, which also addresses the Company’s extensive support for local communities and its associates, visit the ScottsMiracle-Gro 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. 

About ScottsMiracle-Gro

With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

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Friday Night 5G Lights Champion Inola High School Kicks Off Football Season on NFL-Grade Turf

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In Inola, Oklahoma, the high school football field is almost never empty. In the morning, the marching band takes the turf to rehearse. As the day unfolds, cheerleaders, cross country runners and the track team cycle through. By the weekend, little league players fill the field and locals gather for fitness classes and community camps — all on the same worn but well-loved ground that’s brought this town together for years.

Come Friday nights in the fall, it belongs to the Inola Longhorns — and the entire community, which packs the stands to cheer them on.

So when Inola High School found out it had won a once-in-a-lifetime stadium makeover through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition late last year, the celebration wasn’t just about turf or tech. It was about celebrating a space that already means so much to the small town that less than 2,000 people call home.

“We truly are a ‘Friday Night Lights’ kind of community. People come not just for the football, but to watch the band, the cheerleaders — it’s the place to be, and it’s been that way for years,” said Inola Superintendent Jeff Unrau. “The excitement in the hallways was incredible. We had kids showing up as early as five or six in the morning to work on projects and staying late into the night. During the school day, there was this constant buzz. No one wanted to be left out.”

That energy paid off big time. Out of nearly 1,750 schools across all 50 states, Inola High School demonstrated unmatched pride and performance to lock down the crown as the first-ever winner of the competition. The school scored a field upgrade that includes pro-level turf, a teched out scoreboard, new LED field lighting, fencing, a mascot and a brand-new weight room from Gronk Fitness.

“The heart and determination we saw from Inola High School were simply extraordinary,” said Jon Freier, President, T-Mobile Consumer Group. “Week after week, students rallied statewide support for their school, showing the true power of community, and that’s exactly why we’re committed to championing towns like Inola across the country.”

When the win was announced, the celebration spilled from the school halls into the streets of Inola. For Deleea Meeker, the high school’s College and Career Coordinator, it was a proud moment built on months of teamwork, spirit and belief in something bigger.

“We just thought it would be a fun way to get students involved and build some school spirit, especially for our seniors and the student council,” said Meeker, who helped champion the school’s entry. “But it really took off. It brought together not just our school community, but the entire town. The pride we all share has been such a wonderful thing to experience.”

What started as a student-led video submission quickly became a symbol of what’s possible when a small-town community rallies together. Students organized a massive campaign, calling all 1,700 schools in the state and even traveling by bus several hours each way to Oklahoma City to help drive votes for their school.

The effort united the entire student body, leading to moments like seniors wearing magenta tassels at graduation — a nod to T-Mobile’s signature brand color — and students asking to include the T-Mobile logo in the new turf. Even the yearbook got a makeover, printed with a magenta cover.

After having a field more than a decade old and an outdated scoreboard, Inola High School now boasts a state-of-the-art athletic facility, featuring the same high-performance turf used by the Seattle Seahawks and Oklahoma State University.

“It is mind-boggling that our kids will always play on the best surface there is, and the best place they’ll play is at home,” said Unruh. “And with the new scoreboard, we’ll have instant replay, live action and graphics. It’s going to be awesome.” 

Inside the school, the transformation continues. Thanks to Gronk Fitness, Inola High School’s former weight room — once a modest space with outdated equipment — has been completely reimagined into a sleek, modern facility.  

The competition sparked a lasting cultural shift in how students show up, support one another and take pride in their school.

“More kids were willing to get out there and kind of get out of their shell. I’ve never seen some of these kids enjoy their time in high school like that,” said Connor Pratt, recent Inola High School graduate and football player. “I’m so excited to come back next year and see how this opportunity has helped them grow.”

It’s the kind of impact that goes beyond sports or school spirit — and it speaks to T-Mobile’s commitment to community. Friday Night 5G Lights is one way America’s Best Network is putting its values to work in real places across the country. From upgrading connectivity to expanding student opportunity, the program is designed to help small schools dream big.

“Everybody knows about T-Mobile. Everybody has lived a T-Mobile life this year, and it’s really trickled into everything,” said Meeker, who rocked magenta hair for most of the year.

With a new season ahead and a new field to show off, the Inola Longhorns are ready to lead on and off the field. And with the next round of Friday Night 5G Lights now open, schools everywhere have the chance to do the same.

To learn more, visit FridayNight5GLights.com.

To enter Friday Night 5G Lights: High schools in U.S. towns with populations under 150,000 are eligible to apply. Authorized school officials, including teachers, coaches or administrators can submit an entry on behalf of their school at www.fridaynight5glights.com. Submissions must include a short story or essay about why their school deserves a football field transformation. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 12.

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MotionPoint Launches AI-Powered Transcreation for Global Marketing Teams

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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –MotionPoint, known for its leading website localization technology, today announced the launch of its new AI-powered transcreation technology, a self-serve solution leveraging AI technology to help global marketing teams adapt marketing assets such as text, ads, emails, social content, and presentations for specific markets with cultural context.


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“MotionPoint has always focused on giving marketers the tools to reach audiences authentically,” said Evan Kramer, CEO of MotionPoint. “The launch of Transcreation for Marketing represents a strategic extension of our website localization capabilities. It gives marketing teams the ability to deliver assets that not only speak the language but also reflect the culture and context of each market. This is the next step in our mission to lead innovation in multilingual and multicultural content marketing technology.”

Why MotionPoint Built It

MotionPoint developed the Transcreation for Marketing solution to bridge the gap between scalable website localization and the adaptation of individual marketing assets, helping brands stay consistent across their marketing collateral.  A localized website is critical to multilingual marketing, but the follow-through happens in every ad, email, landing page, and social post. When those pieces don’t match the quality of the website, the experience feels disconnected. Customers can land on a beautifully localized site, only to be underwhelmed if the marketing follow through is only in English, feels generic, or is poorly translated.

In a digital landscape where content discoverability is even more difficult, high-quality translation may not be enough to connect with different audience segments and requires a higher degree of localization and cultural adaptation. Transcreation for Marketing delivers that by carrying the same brand intent, tone, and value propositions from your website into every other marketing touchpoint, so your message stays consistent, resonates emotionally, and showcases language parity across channels.

Purpose-Built for Marketing Content

The Transcreation for Marketing solution was developed specifically for marketers who need to adapt their content with cultural fluency. The technology leverages AI to optimize cultural adaptation of marketing content based on language, market, and culture. It helps reshape messaging, and tone so assets align with regional expectations and local customs.

Key features include:

  • A simple upload workflow for text, documents, and PDF imports.
  • AI adapts content for cultural context.
  • Unlimited glossaries and brand voices to protect product names, brand identity, and brand-critical terms.
  • Optional native-speaker review for nuance, accuracy, and resonance.

Why It Matters

With the Transcreation for Marketing solution, marketers gain on-brand cultural fluency that scales. The solution helps organizations connect authentically with audiences in every market while safeguarding brand equity. It also complements MotionPoint’s Adaptive Translation technology, enabling teams to manage both large-scale website translation and marketing asset transcreation with the same partner.

Part of MarketFully’s Vision

The launch reflects the broader vision of MarketFully, the parent brand of MotionPoint and Key Content. MarketFully is creating the first multilingual and multicultural marketing platform that unites AI-powered website translation, transcreation, and content creation for marketing teams. We call it InContent Marketing; InLanguage, InCulture and InMarket content that effectively and efficiently informs, creates, translates, distributes, and optimizes marketing content across languages, cultures and markets.  “We created this platform so marketers can adapt assets that resonate authentically without having to be fluent in the target language or wait on lengthy localization requests,” said Kajetan Malinowski, Vice President of Product Management at MarketFully. “The Transcreation for Marketing solution conserves their brand’s identity and voice while ensuring the content connects with its audience’s cultural expectations in every market.”

Availability

The Transcreation for Marketing Platform is now available to marketing teams worldwide. To explore the full capabilities and see how it can help adapt assets for cultural fluency, click here.

About MotionPoint

MotionPoint delivers multilingual and multicultural marketing solutions through its Adaptive Translation and Transcreation technologies. Adaptive Translation combines AI with human expertise to continuously localize websites at scale with high quality and efficiency. The Transcreation for Marketing Platform enables marketers to adapt assets such as ads, emails, and creative materials into culturally fluent localized content. MotionPoint is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information, visit motionpoint.com.

About MarketFully

MarketFully is building the first InContent Marketing platform to optimize content discoverability and engagement across translation, transcreation, and origination of marketing content.  This unified approach helps organizations plan, create, and measure content that connects authentically with global audiences.

Media Contact
Christian Connors, Senior Product Marketing Manager
MotionPoint
+1 (954) 354-5858
cconnors@motionpoint.com 

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Life-changing Laundry Solution Featured in BBC Podcast

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More than half the global population washes clothes by hand, a task that’s both time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

To help reclaim time and improve life at home, the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project work together to bring thousands of manual washing machines to communities around the world. 

Listen and learn how a laundry solution is helping transform lives, one wash at a time. 
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Whirlpool Foundation

Since 1952, the Whirlpool Foundation has been making real, positive differences in local communities where Whirlpool Corporation families live and work. This is accomplished through two central pillars: House+Home. “House” supports a decent and affordable place to live and plan for the future, and “Home” focuses on creating thriving, resilient communities with the essential services, quality education, and job training needed to help people dream bigger and do better. The Foundation has an absolute commitment to equality and fairness and takes an innovative approach to social investing that prioritizes impact with measurable results.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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DP World Brings Living Seawalls to Ecuador, Enhancing Marine Conservation at Port of Posorja

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POSORJA, Ecuador September 4, 2025 /3BL/ – DP World has launched the next phase of its global Living Seawalls initiative in Ecuador, marking the installation of the first eco-engineered pilings as part of its deep-water port terminal expansion in Posorja. The project reflects DP World’s growing investment in sustainable infrastructure that not only supports global trade but also restores and enhances coastal biodiversity and marine ecosystems.

The Living Seawalls initiative uses specially designed panels affixed to port infrastructure –such as pilings and seawalls — that mimic natural marine environments like rock pools and mangrove roots. Unlike traditional smooth surfaces, these textured panels provide safe spaces for marine organisms to attach, grow, and thrive. By mimicking nature, the panels will help revive coastal ecosystems and will create new habitats for marine species in areas otherwise impacted by development. 

A total of 21 pilings will be equipped with Living Seawalls panels at Posorja by the end of 2025. In addition to the physical installations, the project includes a robust biological monitoring component designed to generate scientific data on the relationship between hydraulic infrastructure and marine biodiversity. The findings will contribute to broader global efforts to align maritime development with environmental stewardship.  

Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Colombia, Ecuador, and Perú said: “The installation of the Living Seawalls at Posorja represents a significant advancement in our sustainability journey. By embedding ecological considerations into our infrastructure, we’re not only supporting marine biodiversity but also setting new standards for responsible port development. Through a process of scientific research, it will provide valuable information on engineering design alternatives for concrete surfaces in marine ecosystems in Ecuador.”

Living Seawalls has already demonstrated measurable impact. In Sydney Harbour, their presence led to a 36% increase in marine life within two years. DP World first implemented Living Seawalls at its Callao port terminal in Peru. The installation resulted in the identification of 67 different organisms, increasing the area’s marine biodiversity and providing refuge for many species. Following this success, the initiative expanded to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai last year, reinforcing DP World’s global commitment to sustainable maritime operations. 

The Posorja project aligns with DP World’s ongoing efforts to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 14: Life Below Water, and exemplifies how innovative engineering can drive positive environmental outcomes. As DP World continues to expand its global footprint, sustainability remains at the core of its infrastructure investments – ensuring that growth in trade can coexist with the health of the planet’s oceans. 

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
M: (+1) 704-605-6159
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About Living Seawalls

Living Seawalls aims to revolutionize the way we think about building in the ocean. In order to improve the ecological sustainability of new and existing foreshore developments we must ensure that no new development proceeds without first considering how it can benefit both humans and nature. By combining ecological and engineering knowledge, Living Seawalls is committed to developing adaptable and affordable mechanisms to bring life back into marine developments across the world.

About DP World 

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW.

For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com

 

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Baker Tilly Case Study: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Utilizes NMTCs To Construct New Behavioral Healthcare Center

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Client Need

A Pawnee Nation Needs Assessment identified Pawnee, Oklahoma, as one of the state’s hardest hit rural regions by opioid addiction, suicide and accessible medical care. Due to this, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, a Central Plains Indian Tribe, began planning the development of a healthcare facility that can provide the medical care needed in the area, including psychiatric diagnoses, medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, individual counseling, residential substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric (acute/crisis stabilization) and withdrawal management/detox treatment.

As a startup behavioral health center with limited guaranty capacity while serving predominately low-income populations covered by government payment options, this project was not equipped to support traditional debt underwriting, and capital was required to advance the project.

Baker Tilly Capital solution

The Baker Tilly Capital team helped Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma pool capital together from various sources to construct their 22,000-square-foot, 26-bed adult/geriatric inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility. This included $14 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing through Clearinghouse CDFI, $4 million of grants from the USDA and EDA and a $12.4 million USDA guaranteed loan from Native American Bank in order to maximize all funding available allowing the project, which was a five-year endeavor in the making, to proceed.

Results

With our NMTC solutions, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma is able to:

  • Serve 2,040 unique patients annually: Over 75% of them classified as low-income persons, more than 50% Medicaid insured coverage and over 90% of Native American descent.
  • Create 53 permanent jobs: Over 37% filled by low-income persons and over 25% filled by Native Americans.
  • Provide solutions to the needs identified in letters of support provided by the City of Pawnee, Oklahoma Congress and Senate leaders, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, local healthcare groups and area not-for-profits.

The facility serves as a critical referral source for the Tribe’s adjacent primary care center, which otherwise was unable to provide the necessary mental health treatment for a tribal community experiencing a victimization rate of mental illness 2.5 times the rate of Caucasians in Oklahoma. The facility also provides local, accessible treatment for the predominately rural five-county service area, including both native and non-native members, who previously were forced to travel over 40 miles to Tulsa to seek quality behavioral and mental health treatment.

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma partnered with Ascension Recovery Services, an industry leader in developing comprehensive, fully integrated behavioral health systems for vulnerable populations who are uninsured or underinsured, to design the facility’s welcoming, accommodating programming, tailored for the ethnically diverse Tribal community that has not historically had access to treatment.

Watch the story of how collaboration, creativity and commitment came together to make a lasting impact.

For more information on this topic, or to learn how Baker Tilly’s NMTC specialists can help advance your next community improvement project, contact our team.

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Classroom Central's Backpacks & Basics Sponsored by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas

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Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas proudly sponsored Classroom Central‘s Backpacks & Basics—an initiative that provided 52,455 students in our communities with essential school supplies.

In a community where 54% of children live below the poverty line, our team helped pack over 52,000 backpacks to support students in our highest-need schools. 

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. 

 Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. 

 More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. 

Open Florida Utility Companies, Energy Technology Groups and Community Organizations Team Up To Empower Teens With Hands on Stem-Related Energy Career Information configuration options

Open Florida Utility Companies, Energy Technology Groups and Community Organizations Team Up To Empower Teens With Hands on Stem-Related Energy Career Information configuration options

 

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SPR Strengthens Utility-Scale Leadership by Tripling Capacity with Fourth Advanced Recycling Technology

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New technology enhances purity of recycled materials for re-introduction into supply chains

SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SPR (SolarPanelRecycling.com), a leader in the sustainable energy industry and trusted authority on solar recycling, today announced the addition of cutting-edge processing technology to its portfolio, scaling panel processing and accelerating recycling timelines amidst emerging regulations. Alongside this technology addition, SPR is adding a new 50,000 square foot processing plant to its 250,000 square foot North Carolina headquarters campus. The project triples SPR’s North Carolina headquarters capacity from 500,000 to 1.5 million panels annually, on top of an additional 1 million panel capacity at its Texas and Georgia facilities, positioning the company to meet rising demand as solar deployments accelerate across the country.


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SPR Strengthens Utility-Scale Leadership by Tripling Capacity with Fourth Advanced Recycling Technology

The integration of SPR’s fourth advanced recycling technology underscores its commitment to supporting the wide variance of manufactured panels, from size and weight to glass composition and beyond. Earlier this year, SPR became the first in the nation to introduce bi-facial panel processing to utility-scale operations, complementing two distinct separation technologies already in use. With the addition of this fourth technology which utilizes thermal separation techniques, SPR reaffirms its R&D leadership and investment towards the highest-quality commodity separation technologies for various panel types. This diverse, multi-technology approach ensures the highest recycling rates across the wide range of solar modules now reaching end of life.

“As the solar industry matures, more panels are reaching end of life just as regulations continue to evolve. At SPR, we are proud to meet this moment with a diversified national portfolio and continued investment, including the addition of this advanced recycling technology operating at utility scale.” stated Brett C. Henderson, CEO of SPR. “These advancements uniquely position us as the nation’s leading solar recycler, delivering both the scale and innovation the market now requires.”

Industry partners welcomed the announcement as a milestone for both compliance and sustainability.

“Our asset owners are facing increasing obligations to responsibly manage end-of-life panels,” said Justin Wright, Executive Vice President of RCI Energy Services, a national leader in utility-scale decommissioning. “SPR’s advanced recycling technology and increased capacity give us confidence that we can meet these requirements cost-effectively while supporting the broader shift to a cleaner, more resilient grid.”

The new processing facility at SPR’s headquarters will add capacity to support asset owners in meeting new solar recycling legislation in North Carolina that becomes effective November 1, 2025. The new law will require decommissioning plans for projects over 2 MW, financial assurances for recycling, facility registration with the NC Department of Environmental Quality, and meeting environmental recovery standards. SPR’s expanded campus, backed by its dedicated in-house compliance team, will provide asset owners with the scale and regulatory expertise needed to meet these obligations quickly and efficiently.

“We are not storing panels or output for future ideas. Our customers know that we are recycling at scale right now, with verifiable consumers of our clean outputs,” added Henderson.

SPR currently operates the largest distributed network of owned and operated solar recycling plants across the U.S., with additional recycling plants opening in 2026, which significantly reduces transportation costs and emissions. Connect at RE+ 2025, booth V10339, to learn more about SPR’s recycling capabilities and how the company supports projects with scalable, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

About SPR (SolarPanelRecycling.com)
SPR is a North Carolina-based company specializing in the recycling and sustainable management of end-of-life solar panels. With a focus on environmental stewardship and technological innovation, SPR offers comprehensive solutions for the recycling of photovoltaic modules, contributing to the advancement of a circular economy in the renewable energy sector.

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Leading Animal Health Organizations Chart a Path Toward a Sustainable Future for Veterinary Medicine

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New whitepaper from Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) features environmental sustainability insights for the veterinary profession from Mars Veterinary Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, MWI Animal Health, Virbac Corporation, and Zoetis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today published a new whitepaper, Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets: Toward Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession, focused on environmental sustainability efforts among leading U.S. veterinary groups. Outlining best practices related to waste reduction, pharmaceutical stewardship, energy and water usage, and stakeholder engagement, the whitepaper seeks to inspire industry-wide action to create a more sustainable future for veterinary medicine.


HABRI Sustainability Whitepaper

“HABRI is honored to convene leading companies in veterinary medicine to share best practices on environmental sustainability, so we can all learn from one another and embrace shared sustainability goals that strengthen our community and protect the human-animal bond,” said Steven Feldman, president of HABRI. “These leaders are charting the path forward for a more sustainable future for people and pets.”

Veterinarians and pet owners desire—and deserve—greater levels of transparency, action, and accountability regarding environmentally sustainable practices. Sixty-five percent of pet owners want to be informed about efforts their veterinary clinic makes to reduce environmental impactsi, and 76% percent of veterinary staff feel it’s important to know their clinic strives to be environmentally sustainableii.

Created to help meet rising expectations and inspire change, the whitepaper spotlights best practices and outlines future strategies to increase sustainability across the industry – from the exam room to the board room. Contributing companies include Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Mars Veterinary Health, MWI Animal Health, Virbac Corporation, and Zoetis.

“Urgent environmental issues require profession-wide action,” said Margo Mosher, Global Head of Sustainability, Mars Veterinary Health. “Our connected Mars Veterinary Health network is honored to support this publication as a catalyst for stronger industry-wide collaboration, and we hope it inspires meaningful action to address the environmental challenges facing our profession—and the pets and people depending on us.”

The whitepaper spotlights unique projects, programs, and innovations from the contributing companies, many of which clearly demonstrate the business case for sustainability initiatives.

“Efforts towards sustainability are incredibly important as they have the potential to not only cut down on waste, but they can also save veterinary practices valuable time and physical effort,” said Julia Loew, Chief Commercial Officer, MWI.

“Collectively, we are pioneering a new era in the animal health industry by focusing on carbon reduction in our supply chain, utilizing sustainable ingredients and recyclable packaging materials, and driving social impact by creating meaningful opportunities for all people to succeed. At Hill’s, these efforts reflect our dedication to delivering science-led nutrition products that are not only beneficial for pets but also for the planet,” said Yvonne Hsu, president of Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Spotlighted projects include Hill’s new ‘smart’ plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas, a showcase in green building design; Boehringer Ingelheim’s Sustainable Development Excellence (SDX) program which formalized employee efforts with sustainability education through a partnership with the University of Georgia; MWI’s reusable tote program to eliminate single-use cardboard and Styrofoam while reducing the number of deliveries and having a further positive impact on emissions; Mars Veterinary Health piloting a first-of-its-kind anesthetic gas capture technology to help prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere; Virbac’s effort to minimize packaging and thereby reducing cardboard waste by discontinuing the use of individual cardboard displays for toothpaste; and Zoetis’ long-term sustainability strategy Driven to Care, that offers a framework for organizations of any size that want to integrate sustainability goals into business operations.

“Our approach is rooted in our desire to create long-term value for partners and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders so we can accelerate positive impact together,” said Shari Westerfeld, Vice President, U.S. sustainability customer engagement, Zoetis.

“By challenging long-standing practices and embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we’re not only shaping the future of animal health, but also crafting the blueprint for a more sustainable world, together,” said Giovanni Abruzzini, president and CEO, Virbac North America.

While each company’s approach is unique, a set of common themes emerged from the whitepaper collaboration that can help shape the efforts of others in the industry:

  • Leadership from the top
  • Hardwire sustainability into all processes
  • Strong employee engagement
  • Ongoing stakeholder input
  • Best practice sharing

“We believe sustainability initiatives gain momentum through collaboration,” said Kelly Rotkewicz, Executive Director of US Sustainability, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We’ve made our model open and accessible in hopes of inspiring similar efforts in the industry.”

The Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets: Toward Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession whitepaper is available at www.habri.org/sustainability. And a special thank you to Mars Veterinary Health for the collaboration and funding that made this publication possible.

About HABRI
HABRI is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization that funds scientific research on the human health benefits of companion animals; educates people about the important role of pets for personal and public health; advocates for polices to strengthen and grow pet ownership; and plays a key role in convening the pet care community to work together on important issues affecting our shared future. For more information, please visit www.habri.org.

About Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.  

About Cencora
Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 51,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #18 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $290 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at cencora.com.

About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been committed to providing pets with the best nutrition through extensive research and a scientific understanding of their specific needs. Their team of nearly 200 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists, and food scientists constantly strive to develop innovative solutions for pet health. Hill’s offers a full line of products, including their Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition and Science Diet wellness products, which are available at veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com.

About Mars Veterinary Health
Mars Veterinary Health is a global division of Mars Petcare dedicated to delivering high-quality pet healthcare in service of its Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. The Mars Veterinary Health family of practices includes nearly 70,000 Associates across North America, Europe, and Asia who are united in delivering high-quality veterinary care when and where pets and their owners need it. As part of a family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience in veterinary services, Mars Veterinary Health makes long-term investments to support its Associates and contribute to the future of veterinary medicine through clinical excellence across its connected care network. Learn more at marsveterinary.com.

About Virbac
At Virbac, we are constantly exploring new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the majority of animal pathologies. We develop care, hygiene and nutrition products to offer complete solutions to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners around the world. Our purpose: advancing the health of animals with those who care for them every day, so we can all live better together.

As of 2024, Virbac boasts 6,400 employees, marking a 16.4% increase from 2023. With sales subsidiaries established in 35 countries, the company achieved 1,397 million in sales, attributing 62% to companion animals and 38% to farm animals. This performance secured our position as the 6th largest veterinary drug manufacturer worldwide, reflecting a 7.5% growth at constant exchange rates and scope compared to the previous year. The company’s global footprint is further solidified by production sites in 12 countries and R&D centers strategically located across 5 continents. For more information, visit www.virbac.com.

About Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock producers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $9.3 billion in 2024 with approximately 13,800 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.

i Deluty, S. B., Scott, D. M., Waugh, S. C., Martin, V. K., McCaw, K. A., Rupert, J. R., … & Duncan, C. G. (2021). Client choice may provide an economic incentive for veterinary practices to invest in sustainable infrastructure and climate change education. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, 622199.

ii Schiavone, S. C., Smith, S. M., Mazariegos, I., Salomon, M., Webb, T. L., Carpenter, M. J., … & Duncan, C. G. (2022). Environmental sustainability in veterinary medicine: an opportunity for teaching hospitals. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 49(2), 260-266.

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ZwitterCo Launches Evolution Membranes, Transforming Dairy and Food Processing Efficiency

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WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZwitterCo, a global leader in membrane solutions for challenging liquid separations, has announced the commercial release of its Evolution membrane product family. These next-generation membranes are engineered to help food, dairy, and biotech processors increase productivity, reduce cleaning costs, and advance sustainability objectives—all without requiring changes to existing systems.

 

In dairy and food processing, every minute counts, but lengthy daily cleanings can consume valuable production time and significantly increase chemical consumption and water demand. Evolution membranes, built with ZwitterCo’s patented zwitterionic chemistry, are anti-fouling and fully recover performance with a simplified cleaning program. This enables processors to clean faster, use fewer chemicals, and reclaim over an hour per day for additional production or other high-value tasks.

“Milk and whey processors often ask, ‘What’s new?’ ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are the answer to that question,” said Jon Goodman, ZwitterCo’s Vice President for Food Processing & Specialties. “Our patented anti-fouling membranes offer a huge step-change in cleanability and performance; this is membrane technology evolving.”

Available in an ultrafiltration membrane for protein concentration (PCM), superfiltration (SF), and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane configurations, Evolution membranes are one-for-one replacements for conventional sanitary spiral membranes. They install easily in existing systems with no hardware changes needed to experience lower operational costs and time savings.

Proven Performance in the Field

Early adopters have demonstrated substantial gains with Evolution RO membranes for concentrating effluent and wastewater in whey processing facilities. These processors eliminated the enzyme step from their cleaning programs, cutting total cleaning costs by more than 50% and reducing water use by over 30%. And they save an hour for every step removed from the cleaning program.

A New Standard for Operational Efficiency and Sustainability

ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are built to give dairy and food process manufacturers more of what they value most: productivity. At the core of the offering is the anti-fouling nature of ZwitterCo technology. This enables both a fundamental shift in how cleaning programs are approached and a more stable flux curve. ZwitterCo Evolution membranes make cleanings faster, easier, and less resource-intensive. And, due to less fouling, Evolution membranes offer a higher average operating flux.

Benefits of Evolution Membranes Include:

  • Greater productivity with a more stable flux curve
  • More production time: Fewer cleaning cycles free up hours of operating time per week.
  • Lower cleaning costs: ZwitterCo Evolution membranes can eliminate costly cleaning program steps. Evolution membranes also significantly reduce chemical, water, and energy use, while minimizing wastewater generation.
  • More sustainable operations: Lower resource consumption and reduced wastewater support corporate sustainability goals.
  • Simple integration: All Evolution elements are direct replacements for standard sanitary spirals; no new CAPEX required.

Flexible Adoption Models

ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are available for a wide range of concentration and fractionation applications in food processing, dairy processing, bioprocessing, and more, delivering industry-leading efficiency. To make adoption easy and minimize the risk of implementing a new membrane, ZwitterCo offers two sales models tailored to your company’s financial strategy:

  • Purchase: Own your membranes outright — with confidence. Every purchase is backed by the strongest warranty in the industry for long-term reliability and peace of mind.
  • Subscription: Experience the value of ZwitterCo membranes with a low up-front cost and a process guarantee in which ZwitterCo is responsible for membrane replacements. Our novel subscription model is designed for ease and cost predictability, with built-in performance assurance.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo is the global leader in membrane solutions for challenging separations, helping industries treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications. The company leverages its breakthrough zwitterionic chemistry to build membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance, overcoming the longest-standing limitation with conventional filtration. Manufacturers in more than 20 countries across food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors rely on ZwitterCo’s membrane solutions to achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth targets.

Media Contact: Christy Harner, VP of Marketing, charner@zwitterco.com


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