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AWWA supports introduction of collaborative cybersecurity legislation

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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today expressed strong support for new legislation that would create a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector.

The Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) Establishment Act (H.R. 2594), introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 2, authorizes an independent, non-federal organization to lead the development of cybersecurity requirements in the water sector, supported by oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“This bill represents exactly the kind of thoughtful collaboration we need to address a very serious threat to our nation’s water systems,” said AWWA CEO David LaFrance. “The best and most efficient way to protect water operations and customer information is to leverage the knowledge of cybersecurity experts and utility leaders, while assuring strong federal oversight.”

“As cybersecurity threats continue to grow, this legislation recognizes the unique challenges facing the water sector and gives professionals with relevant expertise a seat at the table when developing cyber requirements,” LaFrance added. “Reliable water service is critical in protecting public health, promoting economic success, and supporting national security.”

Nearly 200 AWWA members visited with members of Congress last week to support the WRRO Establishment Act and elevate other critical water issues during the annual AWWA Water Matters Fly-In.

AWWA has advocated for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity for several years, emphasizing the vast differences in size, capacity, and resources among utilities across the country. A one-size-fits-all approach to cybersecurity would be a challenge for many water systems, especially those serving small and rural communities. The WRRO’s collaborative structure ensures that water professionals can contribute their technical knowledge and utility expertise to the discussion and development of cybersecurity requirements.

“AWWA is grateful for the visionary leadership of Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) that led to the introduction of this legislation,” LaFrance said. “We look forward to working with Rep. Crawford and many other leaders in Congress to advance the bill.”

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most vital resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life. 

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TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC Acquires LakePro, Inc., Expanding Footprint into Michigan

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BORDENTOWN, N.J., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC (TIGRIS), a leading provider of aquatic management and environmental services, announced today that it has acquired LakePro, Inc., a respected aquatic services company based in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

The acquisition marks TIGRIS’s entry into the Michigan market, enhancing its reach across the Midwest. LakePro also furthers TIGRIS’s mission to cultivate beautiful, safe and compliant water environments for their customers fostering healthy communities and prosperous businesses.

Founded in 2001 by Paul and Christina Dominick, LakePro has provided science-based aquatic vegetation control, water quality management, and lake consulting services to clients throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. The company has earned a strong reputation for technical expertise and customer care, making it a strategic fit with TIGRIS’s growing network.

“The addition of LakePro strengthens our presence in the Midwest and brings decades of trusted local experience into the TIGRIS family,” said David Pullins, CEO of TIGRIS Aquatic Services. “We’re excited to welcome their talented team and to build on their legacy while delivering expanded capabilities and resources to clients across the region.”

“Joining TIGRIS is a great move for our team and our clients,” said Paul Dominick, former owner of LakePro. “We’ve always focused on science-driven, client-centered service—and TIGRIS shares those same values. With their backing, we’re excited for what comes next for our team.”

The LakePro acquisition is part of TIGRIS’s continued strategy to expand its national presence through the integration of like-minded, high-quality aquatic service providers. TIGRIS now operates in over a dozen states and remains focused on delivering scalable, sustainable solutions for waterway management and ecological stewardship.

About TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC
TIGRIS Aquatic Services LLC, a portfolio company of Plexus Capital, LLC, is the premier provider of sustainable stormwater management services to residential, commercial and municipal markets throughout the United States. Offering a wide range of services from locations across the country, TIGRIS is the single source provider for inspection, consultation, routine maintenance, testing, installation and repair of stormwater conveyance systems. Thousands of clients across the country—from homeowners and lake associations to PGA golf courses, municipalities and Fortune 500 corporations—rely on TIGRIS to maintain the performance, beauty and compliance of their ponds, lakes, wetlands and stormwater systems.

About LakePro, Inc.
Founded in 2001 and based in Swartz Creek, Michigan, LakePro, Inc. specialized in the management of lakes, ponds, and other freshwater systems across Michigan and Northern Indiana. With a science-first approach and a commitment to client service, LakePro offered aquatic vegetation control, water quality monitoring, and lake consulting services for over two decades. The company built a reputation for reliability, environmental stewardship, and technical excellence in freshwater management.

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The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Issues Emergency Grant Cycle to Address Forthcoming Gap Funding

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LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the current Administration’s decisions that will create significant funding gaps for many vital domestic HIV programs, ETAF is launching a competitive emergency grant cycle to provide financial resources to organizations in need.


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This new initiative will be aimed at ensuring that critical, wrap-around health services for HIV treatment & prevention and programs focused on Transgender communities can continue to operate into the near future.

The application process for this emergency grant cycle opens on April 16, 2025 and will remain open until May 31, 2025. During this period, organizations that have the following direct-service programs are encouraged to apply:

  • Transgender HIV Services & Wellness Support: Transgender people are disproportionately at risk of acquiring HIV and falling out of treatment due to socioeconomic, mental health, and stigma-related issues. Programs supporting HIV treatment, prevention, and holistic services to support the transgender community will be prioritized.
  • Women & Youth Wrap-Around Health Services: Women and youth, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, are disproportionately impacted and face unique barriers to accessing HIV prevention and treatment. Programs providing housing assistance, crisis support, case management & care coordination, workforce development, and other essential care services tailored for individuals at risk of or living with HIV will be prioritized.

“We recognize that many nonprofit organizations and initiatives rely heavily on government funding, and we are committed to helping them navigate these unforeseen challenges. Many HIV-service organizations will face unexpected financial hurdles due to the recent policy changes, and it is crucial that we respond swiftly,” said Cathy Brown, Executive Director, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

The main purpose of this emergency grant cycle is to provide the necessary support to those organizations that are making a difference in our most vulnerable communities, ensuring that essential services remain available to those who need them most. The grant application process is designed to be straightforward and accessible. Interested organizations are encouraged to read ETAF’s grant policy here and submit a proposal through ETAF’s application portal here.

For more information about the emergency grant cycle and how to apply, please visit ETAF.org or contact us at admin@etaf.org.

About The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF)

Working tirelessly on the AIDS crisis throughout the 1980s, Elizabeth Taylor established The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in 1991 to carry out her vision for an AIDS-free world. ETAF works to provide the direct care needed for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Emphasizing Elizabeth’s voice, commitment and concentration on marginalized communities, ETAF in partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. works to modernize the criminal laws and penalties that affect people living with HIV. ETAF’s programs have also expanded to ensure that HIV prevention education and access to treatment is available through domestic and international initiatives.

For more information, visit ETAF.org or contact Jake Arman, ETAF at jarman@etaf.org.

Request for Proposals

Summary

  • 501©(3) Direct-service organizations based and operating in the United States
  • In support of funding gaps due to loss of federal funding for programs supporting HIV-services and/or prevention services
  • Funds may not be used for lobbying or regranting to 501©(4) entities

Award Terms

  • Funds must be used within 12 months of being received
  • Mid-year and End of year reports will be required

To Apply

All proposals must be submitted through ETAF’s grant portal linked here:

https://apply.elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/

All proposals must be submitted by May 31, 2025 6:00pm PT. Contact admin@etaf.org for any questions or technical assistance.

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PACK EXPO International 2024 Achieves Notable Waste Diversion Through Collaborative Sustainability Efforts

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  • Partnership at the 2024 event between Dow, PMMI, Independent Recycling Services and McCormick Place championed circularity, diverting over 284 tons of waste from landfills
  • Comprehensive sustainability initiatives included integrating renewable energy, reducing single-use plastics and leveraging AI-powered

MIDLAND, Mich., April 14, 2025 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW) announces the final results from a collaborative effort at PACK EXPO International 2024 – North America’s premier packaging and processing event, and they conclude that sustainability initiatives were a resounding success. Combined efforts diverted 284.88 tons of waste from landfills, achieving a 51% diversion rate. Related initiatives also conserved nearly two million gallons of water and over one million kWh of electricity—equivalent to the annual water usage of roughly 15-20 average American households and the electricity usage of roughly 100—among other environmental savings.

The partnership between Dow, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), event venue McCormick Place and waste management provider Independent Recycling Services achieved notable strides in waste diversion and resource conservation on site. PACK EXPO International, which aimed to improve circularity measures at the event, demonstrated both the industry’s innovation in circularity and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. It also showed that collaboration at every level of planning and execution, in concert with key partners, is instrumental to moving toward the gold standard of fully circular events.

Partners developed and implemented a deliberate and comprehensive strategy to minimize the event’s environmental footprint and promote circularity. Serving as PACK EXPO International’s official Sustainability Partner, Dow worked jointly with companies on the integration of sustainable practices throughout, reflecting the company’s core belief that sustainability is interwoven into the fabric of its operations.

“At Dow, we believe that collaboration is essential for driving meaningful change,” said Izabel Assis, North America commercial vice president, Packaging & Specialty Plastics at Dow. “For the second consecutive year, PACK EXPO International has showcased the power of partnership in advancing circularity within the packaging industry. By working together, we can make significant progress toward our shared sustainability goals. It’s inspiring to see the industry adopt these practices and strive for a circular economy, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going.”

“New partnerships, bolstered by emerging technologies, are transforming how we approach event recycling for the better,” said Cullyn Doerfler, sustainability coordinator at Independent Recycling Services. “The teamwork to improve circularity and sustainability was impressive on its own, and the results highlight just how impactful a unified effort can be. Over the past 47 years, Independent Recycling Services has become one of the leading waste collection and disposal companies in Chicago, and partnerships like this one help us maintain the collaborative and innovative spirit that built our company.”

Beyond traditional recycling efforts, PACK EXPO International 2024 incorporated several innovative sustainability initiatives on site. These included:

  • Renewable Energy: McCormick Place’s commitment to purchasing renewable energy certificates offset 100% of the electricity used during the event. Additionally, approximately 1.05 tons of food scraps were processed through Grind2Energy, converting food waste into renewable energy.
  • Energy Conservation: Public spaces on the McCormick Place campus prioritize natural light wherever possible. LED lighting has been installed throughout McCormick Place campus, with occupancy sensors that dim or turn off lights when spaces are not in use. These fixtures and lamps use 75% less energy than traditional electric bulbs.
  • Reduced Reliance on Single-Use Plastics: Single-use plastic water bottles were de-prioritized in favor of aluminum cans and water dispenser jugs in 2024, further reducing plastic waste.
  • Materials Donation: A Materials Donations Program facilitated donations to Salvation Army and Fight2Feed, which consisted of non-perishable food items and booth furniture from PACK EXPO International exhibitors to benefit the Chicagoland area.
  • AI-Powered Recycling: McCormick Place conducted a pilot program at PACK EXPO International with a waste sorting technology called OSCAR Sort. The OSCAR Sort technology uses AI to engage with guests in selecting the proper receptacle for their refuse. Attendee engagement was high, and feedback was positive.

“As one of the nation’s largest convention centers, McCormick Place serves as a model for other event sites around the country, and we take that responsibility seriously, as evident through results like what we saw at PACK EXPO International,” said Larita Clark, chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA). “Our investment in renewable energy, along with our ongoing joint efforts to reduce waste and conserve resources, underscores our dedication to creating a more sustainable future for our city and our events.”

“PACK EXPO International 2024 showed that circularity has become a core business principle for the industry. Results from this event have paved the way for future success at PACK EXPO and beyond,” said Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “PMMI is committed to fostering a more sustainable future, and this partnership has exemplified what that looks like in practice.”

With over 2,700 exhibitors and more than 48,000 attendees, PACK EXPO International 2024 was a powerful platform to showcase the packaging industry’s dedication to sustainability. Dow will continue its commitment as the official Sustainability Partner for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, further solidifying the partnership and driving continued progress toward circularity.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.

About McCormick Place
McCormick Place is the premier convention facility in North America. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago, approximately 3 million visitors each year attend events at McCormick Place. Home to some of the largest and most attended conventions, meetings, and tradeshows in the world, McCormick Place was designed as one of the first purpose-built convention centers in the United States and is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. The McCormick Place campus is a convention center campus comprised of the North Building, South Building, East Building “Lakeside Center,” West Building, and the 10,000 seat Wintrust Arena. For more information, please visit: www.mccormickplace.com.

About Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA)
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority owns McCormick Place, the largest exhibition and meeting facility in North America, the Wintrust Arena as well as the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and the Marriot Marquis Chicago Hotels. Together, the North, South, and West Buildings and Lakeside Center offer 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space. Located along Chicago’s lakefront, McCormick Place features 173 meeting rooms, the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater, and one of the largest ballrooms in the world.

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For further information, please contact:

Eddie Keels
713-416-0500
ekeels@dow.com

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Lenovo Highlighted as a Market Challenger in the ISG Provider Lens™ – Sustainability and ESG 2024 Report for Europe

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In Europe, the increasing focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance in recent years has transformed business priorities and redefined how organizations approach environmental and social responsibility. The ISG Provider Lens™ – Sustainability and ESG report is published annually to explore how IT providers are evolving their offerings to meet growing demand for digital tools that enhance sustainability efforts, regulatory compliance, and corporate social responsibility across industries. In the recently released 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ – Sustainability and ESG report, Lenovo was recognized as a Market Challenger in IT Solutions and Services in Europe.

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The IT Solutions and Services quadrant evaluates solutions that enhance the sustainability of IT and encompasses the full spectrum of capabilities required to integrate sustainability into the traditional CIO organization, ranging from data center and cloud optimization to green coding and workplace device optimization. Market Challengers are well-established vendors with a strong presence in the market and offer a significant edge over other providers.

Organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce e-waste, lower emissions, and optimize energy use, all while meeting the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing. CIOs and their teams need providers committed to driving more sustainable growth, and Lenovo meets these criteria with a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions designed to integrate sustainability into every stage of the IT lifecycle. Lenovo’s holistic and innovative approach to its supply chain and manufacturing operations gives customers confidence that they’re investing in sustainable growth. Lenovo embraces circularity with 315 products that leverage post-consumer recycled content, and offers Certified Refurbished devices to extend lifecycles, and Asset Recovery Services (ARS) for secure, end-of-life management.

“The natural resources consumed during the lifetime of workplace devices can often represent a major part of an organisation’s IT emissions, water, waste, and biodiversity impacts. Lenovo’s sustainability offerings help minimise these impacts by using diverse recycled materials in design and manufacturing, operating robust supply chain due diligence programs, and offering carbon offsets for hard-to-abate categories such as air freight.” 
Matt Warburton, Principal Consultant and Sustainability Lead, ISG

As businesses look for ways to enhance productivity, Lenovo’s TruScale as a Service model provides a backbone for scaling resources efficiently without overprovisioning technology infrastructure. AI will be imperative for productivity gains, and companies can power it more efficiently with Lenovo’s revolutionary Neptune® Liquid Cooling.

Every organization is at a different stage of their sustainability journey, making it crucial to have a provider who can work with you where you are today, as well as offer solutions that will make progress on your goals for tomorrow. This is where AI-powered tools like the Lenovo Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor (LISSA) come in handy — providing actionable insights to make sustainability planning simpler and more effective.

Overall, Lenovo’s ambitious targets, thoughtful design, and continually optimized manufacturing that uses more recycled materials, increases energy efficiency, and promotes a reuse and circular model offer enterprise customers a complete portfolio of end-to-end solutions for device sustainability. These forward-thinking initiatives earned Lenovo recognition in the Market Challenger quadrant through demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable IT practices and helping enterprises achieve their sustainability goals without compromising performance.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a pocket-to-cloud portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

About The ISG Provider Lens™

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research, and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services across multiple geographies globally.

The ISG Provider Lens™ quadrants are created using an evaluation matrix containing four segments (Leader, Product Challenger, Market Challenger and Contender), and the providers are positioned accordingly. Each ISG Provider Lens™ quadrant may include service providers that ISG believes have strong potential to move into the Leader quadrant, known as a Rising Star.

For more information visit isg-one.com/research/isg-provider-lens.

About ISG Research™

ISG Research™ provides subscription research, advisory consulting and executive event services focused on market trends and disruptive technologies driving change in business computing. ISG Research™ delivers guidance that helps businesses accelerate growth and create more value.

ISG offers research specifically about providers to state and local governments (including countries, cities, as well as higher education institutions. Visit: Public Sector

For more information about ISG Research™, visit research.isg-one.com.

About ISG (Information Services Group)

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis.

Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data.

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE UNITES RIDERS WITH ‘FOLDS OF HONOR’ CHARITY RIDE TO BENEFFIT MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES

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National Charity Ride Offers Platform for Riders from Around the Country to Raise Funds and Support Families of Fallen or Disabled U.S. Military Service Members & First Responders

In its Second Year, Indian Motorcycle Sets a New Fundraising Goal of $250,000

Indian Motorcycle to Giveaway Brand-New, Sport Chief RT to Top Fundraiser, Additional Product & Prizes Offered for Various Levels of Donations

MINNEAPOLIS, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, is proud to announce the return of its Folds of Honor national charity ride, benefitting families of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders. On September 20, 2025, riders around the country can join a ride at their local Indian Motorcycle dealership. Riders can donate or register now at the Indian Motorcycle IMRG National Charity webpage.


Indian Motorcycle announces return of Folds of Honor national charity ride

Building on the success from last year, the 2025 charity ride aims to support even more families of military personnel and first responders. In 2024, Indian Motorcycle demonstrated the generosity and dedication of its owners’ community, as the program eclipsed its goal of $50,000 and raised $114,000 for Folds of Honor. This year, Indian Motorcycle has set its sights even higher, setting an ambitious goal of $250,000 to further amplify the impact of its charitable mission. 

“The incredible response from our riders and supporters last year proved just how much this cause means to our community,” said Aaron Jax, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “We are building on that momentum to make an even greater impact in our second year. This event is not just about the ride – it’s a powerful tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect us, and a testament to our community’s unwavering support.”

Every donation, big or small, drives the mission to support families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. To amplify fundraising efforts, Indian Motorcycle will auction a custom Sport Chief RT, donating all the proceeds raised to Folds of Honor. As an added incentive, donors can earn exclusive rewards, including a brand-new, 2025 Indian Sport Chief RT for the top fundraiser and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the auction for the runner-up.

“We are incredibly grateful to Indian Motorcycle and the dedicated riders who support our mission,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “By participating in our second charity ride and contributing to these fundraising efforts, riders are making a profound commitment to honoring our nation’s heroes and providing life-changing educational opportunities for their families.”

For nearly 20 years, Folds of Honor has provided educational support to the families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 educational scholarships totaling approximately $290 million in educational impact.

The Folds of Honor charity ride serves as one of many events featuring the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group (IMRG). With approximately 137 chapters and 7,500 riders from around the country, IMRG hosts hundreds of rides and events each year for members and general motorcycle riders alike. To learn more, visit the IMRG webpage.

Registration and donations are now available at the IMRG National Charity webpage. For more information, please visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.

 


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Global Think-Tank, KM Zero Recognizes Ferran Adria, Julia Collins, and Stephen Ritz As 2025 Global Food Changemaker Prize Winners 2025 in International Ceremony With Over 100 Global Food Heroes and Industry Icons

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MADRID, April 14, 2025 /3BL/ – The Food Changemakers Awards, held in Madrid, were created by the Spanish organization KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub to recognize international figures with the greatest impact on the future of food.

Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine, won the 2025 Social Impact Award for his initiative that promotes food as an educational tool among young people, while Californian entrepreneur Julia Collins received the Climate Impact Award for her leadership in the decarbonization of the food sector.

The first edition of the Food Changemakers Awards also honored Spanish Chef, Ferran Adrià, for his academic and mentoring work at the Madrid Culinary Campus (MACC), the gastronomic training center mentored by the president of el Bulli Foundation and Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz.

Beatriz Jacoste, CEO of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub, highlighted that “The Food Changemakers Awards recognize the impact of exceptional professionals, brilliant minds whose work and vision bring us closer to a future with good food for everyone. These role models are a cornerstone of our community, which aims to connect people with the greatest capacity and willingness to drive positive impact in the agri-food sector. We’ve spent seven years creating opportunities among these leaders to accelerate the transformation of the food system.”

Stephen Ritz and Julia Collins, Social Impact and Climate Impact Awards

Alongside the Spanish chef, the awards also recognized New Yorker, Stephen Ritz, with the Food Changemaker Prize in the Social Impact category for his work promoting sustainable and healthy eating among vulnerable youth through his platform Green Bronx Machine. Ritz received the award from the General Director of the NGO Acción Contra el Hambre, Manuel Sánchez-Montero.

Says Ritz: “From our humble corner of the globe, we are determined to change the world, one child at a time, one classroom at a time, one school & one community at a time. I am humbled that Action Against Hunger recognizes our impact locally and globally. Be it our acclaimed Green Bronx Machine Classroom Curriculum, Green Bronx Machine KIDS! on YouTube, our award-winning documentary, Generation Growth, or our work with Babylon Micro Farms and Tower Garden, this recognition serves to remind all of us that the greatest natural resource in the world is the untapped potential residing in low-status and marginalized communities – we are the heroes we are waiting for – and we are and will continue to be the change we wish to see and be in the world. Children first always!”, said Stephen Ritz.

“At Acción Contra el Hambre, we are proud to recognize the work of people like Stephen Ritz and to share with him the conviction that a world without hunger is possible. Thank you for reminding us that change begins with an idea, but multiplies when we work together,” explained Manuel Sánchez-Montero, General Director of Acción Contra el Hambre.

Meanwhile, Californian Julia Collins was awarded the Food Changemaker Prize in the Climate Impact category. The organization valued her innovative vision in leading the decarbonization of the food industry through her platform Planet FWD, which specializes in accessible, rigorous, and transparent environmental impact analysis and measurement processes for the food and hospitality industries. Additionally, Collins has held leadership roles in various food businesses and continues to support women entrepreneurs and other groups through her role as an investor in triple-impact initiatives.

“It’s a tremendous honor to receive the KM ZERO Food Changemakers Award for Climate Impact. This recognition celebrates our work at Planet FWD to decarbonize the food industry and move toward a more regenerative future. Thank you to KM ZERO for amplifying this mission and connecting us with a European community committed to transforming the food system”, Collins emphasized.

Sustainability was a hallmark of the entire gala, with the trophies awarded to winners made from bioplastic derived from coffee grounds, designed by the pioneering Spanish company in 3D printing and sustainable materials development, Lowpoly.

An initiative born from Europe’s largest food think tank

This first edition of the Food Changemakers Awards was held in Madrid, at the gastronomic venue Tramo, following the first 2025 working sessions of Europe’s largest food think tank, The Food Changemakers. This group, composed on this occasion of over 100 experts, executives, and leading voices connected to the agri-food sector, was founded by KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub. It worked throughout the day before the awards ceremony with the goal of establishing the foundations for real and long-term change in the current food system, influencing both private sector activity and public policies.

The inauguration of this new think tank session featured the participation of the Madrid Institute for Rural, Agricultural and Food Research and Development (IMIDRA), through its director Mónica Martínez; Ángel Niño, Councilor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Madrid City Council; and Felipe Turell, CEO of Proyectos Conscientes.

In the words of Ángel Niño, Councilor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Madrid City Council: “In Madrid, we support industries of the future, and there is no doubt that the food industry is one of the most important in an economy like Spain’s. The world will reach around 10 billion people by 2050, and we need our industries to be competitive. Investing in innovation in this area means ensuring efficiency and sustainability in production systems.”

The 2025 Food Changemakers Awards, as well as the meeting of the global leaders’ group in food system transformation, is an initiative by KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub, with institutional sponsorship from Madrid Emprende, Madrid Food Innovation Hub, IMIDRA, ICEX, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and the Embassy of the Netherlands. It also has the support of Familia Martínez, Unilever, Helados Estiu, Vicky Foods, CAPSA FOOD, Huevos Guillén, CEYLAN, Profand, and Grupo Arancia, with collaboration from Proyectos Conscientes and Acción Contra el Hambre, among other entities.

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About KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub:

Our Foundation is dedicated to the transformation of the food system through a global community of industry leaders and change agents. Together they are working on innovations that have a positive impact and promote a more sustainable food model that benefits both people and the planet. For more information, please visit: https://www.kmzerohub.com/en

About Green Bronx Machine:

Green Bronx Machine is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed non-profit that builds healthy, equitable, and resilient communities through inspired education, local food systems, and 21st Century workforce development. Dedicated to cultivating minds and harvesting hope, their school-based model incorporates urban agriculture and Tower Garden supported by their whole-school curriculum aligned to key school performance indicators to grow high performing schools and happy, healthy children. Reaching over 1,000 schools nationally and serving over 325,000 students daily, Green Bronx Machine was named a 2024 Fast Company Most Innovative Company and also offers an online educational platform, complete with instructional videos, free lesson plans, and downloadable teacher resources: Green Bronx Machine KIDS! The organization is presently featured in an award-winning documentary, Generation Growth, which highlights their expansion and success in communities across the nation. Individuals or groups interested in hosting a “Generation Growth” in-person or virtual screening or learning about additional ways to partner with Green Bronx Machine’s mission can contact Stephen Ritz at Stephen.Ritz@greenbronxmachine.org or 917.873.6449.

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Covation Biomaterials Announces Launch of BioPTMEG at Chinaplas 2025

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SHENZHEN, China, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Covation Biomaterials LLC (“CovationBio®“), a biomaterials company with advanced technology in the bio-based materials industry, proudly announces its newest innovation, CovationBio® bioPTMEG, the advanced, sustainable polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), delivering high performance with significantly lower environmental impact.


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BioPTMEG is a bio-based alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG, helping customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience expected in high performance applications such as spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers.

A few of the superior sustainability benefits offered by CovationBio® bioPTMEG include: 

  • a substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-based incumbents;
  • a product that is 100% bio-based and obtained from annually renewable resources;
  • the use of feedstock such as corncobs which do not compete with primary food sources;
  • a reduced reliance on non-renewable fossil fuel use.
  • Drop-in performance to allow downstream to switch to bio-based raw material without major process change

Mr. Feifeng You, Chairman of CovationBio, stated: “As a force of nature, CovationBio’s vision is to build a sustainable, decarbonized materials industry. To this end, we’re proud to launch CovationBio® bioPTMEG. It uses carbon absorbed by plants from the atmosphere for material creation, improving the quality of life. We’re scaling up production to cut carbon footprints. This is our responsibility to future generations. Through continuous innovation and cooperation, we aim to build a sustainable and regenerative materials industry. We invite all stakeholders to join us in creating a greener, cleaner, and more prosperous world.”

“This drop-in replacement can be seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes and does not require extensive, or even any, product development,” he added

The construction of a plant in Jiangsu Province, Qidong is expected to be mechanically complete toward the end of 2025. Commercial production should begin in the first quarter of 2026.

Those attending Chinaplas may visit the CovationBio® booth at Hall 20, Booth H21 from April 15-18, 2025.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Transformation, Collaboration, Sustainability,” the team will highlight how CovationBio® bioPTMEG can integrate into customer materials and advance sustainability strategies.

On April 14th 2025, the Global Marketing Director for C4 Platform Dr. Mosha Zhao and the Global Technology Director of CovationBio Dr. Dan Slanac will make the first official introduction to CovationBio® bioPTMEG on the Media Day of Chinaplas 2025 to share the global sustainability commitment of CovationBio and the impact of this new technology. For those interested in learning more, please visit bioPTMEG@covationbio.com.

Disclaimer: The statements regarding product‘s life cycle analysis (LCA) and product performances above are based on tests by CovationBio and True North, an authoritative third party in the US. As the relevant data involves trade secrets, it will only be provided upon legal request in administrative or judicial proceedings. We appreciate your understanding.

About CovationBio®

Founded in 2022, in Newark, Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC is a biomaterials company with advanced technology in the bio-based materials industry, offering a product portfolio of high-performance, sustainable solutions.

The company builds on its rich DuPont legacy of groundbreaking scientific innovation and continues to deliver novel solutions at scale across multiple industries, including apparel, carpeting, cosmetics, food, and packaging. Through product lines such as Sorona®, Susterra® and Zemea®, the mission of Covation Biomaterials is to deliver building blocks that will enable customers to provide bio-based products accessible to everyone. Covation, Covation Biomaterials, Sorona, Susterra, and Zemea are trademarks of Covation Biomaterials™ or its affiliates. For more information about Covation Biomaterials, please visit CovationBio.com and follow on WeChat, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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DP World Named One of the Top 10 ‘Best Places To Work’ in Ecuador

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DP World has been named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Ecuador, according to the prestigious ranking by Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture. This marks the first time the company has earned a place among the top 10 in the country, making it the only port terminal in Ecuador to receive this distinction.

The recognition was announced at an awards ceremony held in Quito, where DP World was ranked #9 in the “More than 500 employees” category, alongside leading companies from various industries. This milestone underscores the company’s continued commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

“Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. “This achievement reflects the workplace culture we’ve cultivated over the past five years—one built on collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We will continue to prioritize our employees’ well-being and empower them to thrive.”

The recognition highlights DP World’s holistic approach to talent development, which includes initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion, empowering women, professional growth, and local hiring. The company also integrates sustainability into its business strategy, supporting high-impact programs in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

DP World’s flagship operation, its deepwater port in Posorja, is widely recognized as Ecuador’s leading port terminal, distinguished by its cutting-edge infrastructure, operational efficiency, and world-class safety standards. In 2023, the terminal became the first port in Ecuador to earn the Great Place to Work® certification, based on direct feedback from employees.

Globally, DP World has been recognized as a Great Place to Work in 31 countries, including Ecuador—affirming the company’s focus on building a strong corporate culture across all its locations.

Additionally, DP World was recently named the #1 Employer Brand in the port industry for the fifth consecutive year by Ferias 360, following an evaluation of more than 2,000 companies in areas such as brand reputation, organizational culture, and employee conditions.

These recognitions reflect DP World Ecuador’s dedication to creating a workplace that champions excellence, fueled by its people, advanced technology, and a long-term vision that drives value for communities, the environment, and the nation.

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