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NEW YORK, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As awareness around sustainability and menstrual health grows, more women are making the switch to reusable period products. A recent Intimina survey reveals that 88.22% of respondents use reusable menstrual products at least some of the time, with 44.44% choosing them every cycle. Yet, despite their benefits, misconceptions still prevent many from fully embracing menstrual cups and menstrual underwear.

Why women are switching to reusables

The survey found that the top three reasons women choose reusable period products are:

• Health benefits (38.22%) – Many prefer menstrual cups and underwear because they eliminate exposure to chemicals often found in disposable products.
• Sustainability (31.11%) – With the average person using over 11,000 disposable menstrual products in a lifetime, switching to reusables dramatically reduces waste.
• Cost savings (19.78%) – Investing in menstrual cups and period underwear leads to significant long-term savings compared to monthly purchases of disposable pads and tampons.

Menstrual cups are the most popular reusable option, with 80.89% of users choosing them over other sustainable alternatives. However, only 43.33% use menstrual underwear, and even fewer (32.22%) combine both for added protection.

One of the biggest barriers to adoption is fear of leakage. However, over half (54.22%) of those who use reusable products report feeling more secure compared to disposables. Only 8.67% believe disposable products offer better protection.

“The data is clear—women who use menstrual cups and underwear feel more protected and stress-free during their periods,” says Dunja Kokotovic, Intimina’s Global Brand Manager. “Yet, many still hesitate to make the switch due to myths about leakage, hygiene, and comfort. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we want to empower more people with the facts so they can make informed choices about their bodies and the planet.”

Breaking the myths around menstrual cups and underwear

To encourage more women to try reusable period products, Intimina is addressing common concerns:

• “Menstrual cups are messy and hard to use.” – While there is a learning curve, most users find cups easy to insert and remove after a few cycles.
• “Period underwear isn’t hygienic.” – High-quality menstrual underwear is designed with moisture-wicking and odor-controlling layers that keep users dry and fresh.
• “Reusable products leak more than disposables.” – Menstrual cups form a secure seal, preventing leaks for up to 10 hours. Combining them with period underwear offers extra confidence and protection.
• “Cups and underwear are expensive.” – While the upfront cost is higher, a menstrual cup lasts up to 10 years, and period underwear replaces hundreds of disposable pads and tampons over time.

A call for smarter, sustainable period care

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, Intimina urges more people to reconsider their period care routine and explore sustainable, healthier options. By addressing misconceptions and encouraging education, more women can experience the benefits of menstrual cups and underwear—without fear, discomfort, or waste.

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Critical opportunities for advocacy in 2025

OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – On June 4, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will present critical opportunities for companies and associations to get involved and advocate around upcoming restricted materials regulations. This webinar will focus on the areas with the most opportunity (and need) for change and rationalization.

Using wisdom and humour – and a lot specifics – Claigan will itemize the specific regulations and consultations where input will make the greatest difference for industry in the years to come. Claigan will focus on rationalizing and clarifying policies so they allow companies to meet the goals of various governments while streamlining the impact on industry and maximizing the advantage to consumers and the environment. Our approach to consultations is, “Good plan. Now let’s make it possible.”

Key topics will include:

• EU Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 POP restrictions
• US State level PFAS reporting and restrictions
• EU PFAS REACH Restrictions
• Canadian Plastics Registry
• EU Battery Regulation
• China RoHS
• Canadian DBDPE and Dechlorane Plus restriction

Note – due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on June 4.

Webinars – Opportunities for Advocacy in Restricted Materials in 2025
Date: 4 June 2025
Time: 10am and 2pm
Duration: 1 hour including Q&A
To Register: 
10am – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IS2QJ2jS9-S_8XV8vYWWw
2pm – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3j35eF6Tzau2MowuomO0g 

or on Claigan’s Website at www.claigan.com/webinars

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is the leading provider in restricted materials compliance (consulting and testing). Claigan has tested thousands of products for PFAS, Section 71, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop 65, and related global compliance. In 2023, Claigan represented industry in the PFAS consultation with the EU, US EPA, and US states Claigan is an ISO 17025 certified laboratory, expert consultancy, and is dedicated to providing practical solutions for supply chain due diligence and social responsibility. 

At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: More Results, Less Journey.

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Sign collaboration agreement for development of green fuels bunkering market, terminal infrastructure, and Port Development for Net Zero Industrial Clusters.

HYDERABAD, India and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam, Europe’s first energy port and a key hydrogen carriers entry point. This includes the supply of bunkering fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and analysing requirements for the development of terminal infrastructure in Rotterdam and along the supply chain to Northwestern Europe.

Furthermore, the partnership will jointly support the development of strategic port infrastructure for safe distribution of hydrogen-based fuels and products, and link India’s Net Zero Industrial Clusters to Europe, enabling exports of up to 1,000,000 tons annually. The envisaged supply chain can enable trade of green fuels up to USD 1 Billon between the two economies.

AM Green is pushing its ambitious goal to develop 5,000,000 tons of Green Ammonia production capacity by 2030, equivalent to about 1,000,000 of Green Hydrogen to meet the rising global demand for green fuels, with initial production starting in Kakinada, On the other hand, the Port of Rotterdam plays a lead role as a critical logistics and hydrogen hub for the European continent with some 13% of the total energy demand in Europe entering via Rotterdam. Together, they aim to fulfil India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and Europe’s ambitious decarbonization goals.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, stated, “We are delighted to collaborate with AM Green BV to further strengthen our commitment to the energy transition. This agreement marks an important step towards establishing a robust supply chain for low-carbon fuels and chemicals. With India’s vast potential for green hydrogen production, combined with Rotterdam’s strategic location and advanced infrastructure, the collaboration will lead to a robust and sustainable green energy supply chain between the two regions”

Anil Chalamalasetty, Founder of AM Green and Greenko Group said, “This partnership is part of our ambitious global growth strategy in green fuels including 5 MTPA of green ammonia and 1 MTPA of SAF. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in establishing a global carbon-free energy ecosystem. It will enable the seamless movement of green molecules and fuels from India to Europe, reinforcing AM Green’s position as a global clean energy transition platform and accelerating industrial decarbonization globally.”

About the Port of Rotterdam Authority: The Port of Rotterdam plays a vital role in the economy and security of supply for the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region, the Netherlands, and Europe. Its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and excellent hinterland connections make it a key hub for global trade and industry. The Port of Rotterdam Authority focuses on sustainable development, efficient port operations, and safe maritime traffic. Its goal is to strengthen the port’s role as a future-proof logistics and industrial hub, with a strong commitment to quality and the development of a climate-neutral port in harmony with its environment.

About AM Green: AM Green, promoted by the founders of Greenko Group, is one of India’s leading renewable energy conglomerates and a new energy transition platform. It leverages Greenko’s expertise in building, owning, and operating renewable assets, as well as its ongoing development of mega closed-loop pumped storage projects that enables round-the-clock power supply at highly competitive rates.

AM Green focuses on producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Green Ammonia, Green Hydrogen, Green Chemicals, and biofuels through its subsidiaries. With multiple projects across India, AM Green is committed to achieve 5 MTPA of green ammonia production by 2030, equivalent to 1 MTPA of green hydrogen, representing 20% of India’s and 10% of Europe’s green hydrogen targets. This initiative will significantly contribute to India’s net-zero ambitions and support global decarbonisation.

Contact:
Suheil Imtiaz,
Public Affairs & Strategic Communication
suheil.m@amgreen.com 

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• Niutech’s new generation intelligent continuous tire pyrolysis production line achieves three major breakthroughs: “high-efficiency conversion, smart control, and low-carbon environmental protection.”
• The production line has received China’s highest environmental technology award; the tire pyrolysis project has passed ISCC international certification and complies with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

JINAN, China, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Approximately 1.5 billion waste tires are generated worldwide each year, with over 50 million annually in the UK alone. More than half of these are transferred to developing countries through “gray” trade. This transnational movement of “black pollution” exposes the global lack of effective solutions for the comprehensive utilization of tires. In the face of the global challenge of safe and environmentally friendly disposal of scrap tires, Niutech, an international leader in continuous pyrolysis, with over 30 years of focus on cutting-edge pyrolysis technology, has independently developed a “large-scale industrial continuous intelligent scrap tire pyrolysis production line” with complete proprietary intellectual property rights. Leveraging a powerful AI-controlled system, it can continuously convert scrap tires into high-value-added renewable energy products at capacities ranging from ten thousand to one million tons. These can then be further processed into chemical raw materials for the production of new products, creating a perfect circular loop from waste to new products. Currently, this technology has been implemented in dozens of countries and regions, including Germany, South Korea, Brazil, and China, successfully completing 10000-ton-scale industrial projects, which represent significant milestones toward solving global tire pollution, high-value resource utilization, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable development.

Niutech’s production line was specifically developed for the global high-end circular economy market. It consists of “intelligent feeding system, continuous pyrolysis system, non-condensable gas scrubbing system, oil separating and cooling system, circulating water cooling system, flue gas purification system, intelligent discharge system, and fully automated control system.” Integrating nearly 10,000 proprietary technical parameters, the pyrolysis process under AI control achieves optimal operation. The system can operate stably for several months at full capacity, from ten thousand to one million tons, with a pyrolysis rate exceeding 99.5%, and a 30% increase in efficiency. Additionally, with proprietary heat recovery technology and multi-stage tail gas purification, the entire system reduces energy consumption by 40%. All emissions meet the environmental standards of the EU EEA and US EPA. Currently, the equipment has obtained EU CE Certification, German TUV Certification, and ATEX Certification. Related projects have passed ISCC EU/PLUS international sustainability and carbon certification, and products meet the requirements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Through multiple demonstration projects with over ten years of stable operation, Niutech’s intelligent tire pyrolysis solutions are highly praised for their technological maturity, safety and environmental protection, equipment reliability, economic viability, and high-value product output. They are regarded as the “ultimate solution” to global tire pollution.

More Information:
Niutech Website: www.niutechenergy.com
Niutech Business Email: sales@niutech.com
Niutech Youtube: www.youtube.com/@niutechpyrolysis

 

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SINGAPORE, May 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AB Charity Foundation (AB Foundation X AB Blockchain) today announced the addition of 10 internationally influential statespersons and global affairs experts to its Senior Advisory Board, further strengthening its strategic think tank and supporting AB Foundation X AB Blockchain in expanding technology-enabled philanthropy and global collaboration.

Their inclusion means the Foundation’s advisory network now spans five continents and nearly 30 former and sitting heads of state, international organization leaders, and policy experts, forming a cross-cultural, cross-sector, cross-institutional “Global Philanthropy Strategy Engine.”

Bertie Ahern, Chair of the Foundation and former Prime Minister of Ireland, said, “We welcome these visionary and action-oriented advisors to AB. ‘Tech for Good’ is a global cooperative endeavor—only by combining governance expertise with technological innovation can we build a trusted, inclusive, and sustainable global philanthropy ecosystem.”

AB Charity Foundation will continue to broaden its governance network and collaborate with the United Nations system, international NGOs, government agencies, and leading technology firms to drive “verifiable acts of goodwill” in critical areas such as education, healthcare, environmental protection, and humanitarian relief.

New Senior Advisory Board Members:

Olusegun Obasanjo — Former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, renowned for driving economic reform and regional cooperation across Africa.

Victor Yushchenko — Former President of Ukraine, celebrated economist and reform-minded leader instrumental in the country’s democratic transition.

Thomas Axworthy — Distinguished Canadian policy scholar and public administration expert, former Secretary to the Prime Minister (Chief Policy Advisor).

Dzhoomart Otorbaev — Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, noted economist and policymaker, leading reformist in Central Asia.

Denzil Douglas — Former Prime Minister and current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Joanna Nurse — Senior expert at the World Health Organization, with extensive experience in global health policy and public health management.

Maha Ibrahim Mohamed Morsy — Wife of former Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, active leader in Egypt’s social welfare and education sectors.

Kateryna Yushchenko — Wife of Ukraine’s third President Victor Yushchenko; as First Lady she championed healthcare, child welfare, and cultural exchange initiatives.

Antonina Stoyanova — Former First Lady of Bulgaria and spouse of ex-President Petar Stoyanov; legal expert and diplomat who served in various United Nations roles.

Milena Dobronic — Spouse of former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga; prominent advocate for social services and education in Bolivia.

About AB Charity Foundation

AB Charity Foundation is an independent international NGO registered in Ireland with EU legal status, supported technologically by AB DAO. The Foundation leverages blockchain, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies to build global philanthropic infrastructure, pioneering a “Governance Trust + Technology-Driven” paradigm to serve the public good.

Currently, $AB is available for trading on over a dozen exchanges, including Bitget, HTX, MEXC, Gate, BingX, BitMart, DigiFinex, Lbank, Hotcoin, Biconomy, BTSE, UEEx, WEEX, and 4E.

Learn more at https://www.ab.org/en/charityFoundation/

 

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