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In this latest blog, Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, Cascale’s Senior Director of Public Affairs, explores how the EU Omnibus Package is transforming the policy landscape and its implications for Cascale members. Von Reitzenstein underscores Cascale’s dedication to offering ongoing guidance and updates, as legislative changes continue to unfold, ensuring that members and policy stakeholders are well-informed and prepared for what’s to come.

Read the full blog, titled: The EU Omnibus Package: Challenges and Opportunities for Renewed Ambition

BETHESDA, Md., March 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Tandem Global is offering a new white paper, Sustainable Green Infrastructure | Unlocking Business Value, Biodiversity Gains, and Community Benefits, for download today. This white paper is sponsored by DTE Energy. 

Conventional urban and industrial infrastructure poses a threat to the environment and pollutes our precious resources. As urban centers and industrial sites continue to grow, it is imperative that we take steps in mitigating our impact on surrounding ecosystems. Corporations who own land and industrial sites can proactively uphold waterways, soil health, and air quality standards while sustaining productivity levels. By embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, we can balance the relationship between industry and conservation while promoting a healthier, more enjoyable planet.

Green infrastructure projects provide creative solutions to many of these urban and industrial environmental challenges. In fact, many green infrastructure projects have already proven to be successful additions to company sites. The case studies featured in this white paper illustrate the co-benefits of green infrastructure by not only providing cost-effective access to critical infrastructure but also uplifting biodiversity and supporting community needs.

Featured case studies include:

BlueTriton Brands, Twin Creek Nature Area: Evart, Michigan, U.S.AGeneral Motors, Chevrolet Boulevard: São Jose, BrazilMEG Energy, Christina Lake Regional Project: Alberta, CanadaToyota North America, Ann Arbor Woodridge Campus: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.AWetland Studies and Solutions, Headquarters: Gainesville, Virginia, U.S.A

Sponsored by DTE Energy, this white paper features a foreword Shawn Patterson, Vice President of Environmental Management and Safety, DTE Energy. He states, “Nature-based solutions are the way of the future, and DTE is committed to doing the vital work of protecting our environment and our communities, while powering a cleaner tomorrow for all.”

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. It connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

*The role of home energy management in the electrification of homes.

Today’s energy transition offers homeowners a unique opportunity to leverage intelligent, connected technologies to create more sustainable, autonomous and energy-efficient homes. Join Eaton and industry experts from Ample Electric, Rewiring America and Tesla as they discuss opportunities for whole home electrification to reduce homeowner’s carbon footprint, keep the power on, and help support the electric grid. Discover hurdles that stand in the way to home electrification and how intelligent technologies help accelerate the transformation.

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Innovation

Whitepaper: Harness solar power with solar-ready meter breakers
Solar-ready meter breakers integrate solar power into residential electrical systems by combining utility and solar PV power in one enclosure. They offer cost savings, ease of installation, and increased home market value by allowing future solar additions without panel changes. These breakers maximize PV system potential and meet NEC compliance.
Learn more about Eaton’s solar-ready meter breakers 

Safety

Video: What are the code updates for arc-fault circuit interrupters?
Let’s dive into the recent code updates for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) in the latest video by Eaton. The primary focus is on exploring the current updates in Part (D), where areas such as guest rooms, nursing homes, and now, sleeping quarters in fire stations and police stations, require AFCI protection. Discover how power management companies are extending AFCI technology beyond dwelling units, ensuring safety across various locations. Additionally, understand the range of products falling under the code. Watch now!
Watch the video and learn about the recent code updates 

Education

Brochure: Solutions for homes and multi-tenant buildings.
Discover how Eaton is helping customers around the world transform homes into strategic energy hubs to take advantage of the new power paradigm, better manage existing electrical infrastructure, maximize electrical safety and prepare for future energy requirements. This is our Home as a Grid strategy at work, creating flexible energy systems that accelerate decarbonization, boost resilience, reduce energy costs and exceed the demands of the future.
Download: Design a safer, smarter, more energy-efficient home  

Technology, Products & Services

Bussmann series CAD Configurator
The Bussmann series CAD configurator provides access to hundreds of Bussmann series products as fully integrated, intelligent 3D CAD models. Simply select your electrical component requirements and immediately download an accurate 3D model including all the technical details and relevant data sheets. The Bussmann series  CAD configurator will simplify your design process, save time, and the ensure accuracy of your next project.
Explore our announcements this month 

Virtual Events
Join our on-line events:

Eaton at CES 2025
Watch on-demandReset Safety Webinar – arc flash mitigation
Watch on-demand

Eaton hosted and industry events
Join our in-person training and events:

IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop #412, 414, 416, 418
Mar 3-7 | Jacksonville, FLASHE PDC Summit #1010
Mar 9-12 | Atlanta, GATechAdvantage 2025
March 10-12 | Atlanta, GADISTRIBUTECH
Mar 25–27 | Dallas, TXAutomation and technical showcase
March 24 | Dallas, TXAISTech
May 5-8 | Nashville, TNIEEE Cement Conference
May 4-8 | Nashville, TN

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In part one of this three part series, we explore how ScottsMiracle-Gro and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation partnered with Columbus City Schools and The Ohio State University Extension for a gardening program, which led to students trying new, fresh foods and recipes.

The magic that grows as kids discover gardening

Our purpose to GroMoreGood takes many forms. One of those special moments happened with Columbus City Schools in Ohio, where the magic of a single idea blossomed beyond its original intent and became something bigger, something greater. The growth journey of the Columbus City Schools program epitomizes GroMoreGood. A new generation of kids is developing a lifelong connection to the earth.

The idea 
Early in her career, school teacher Katie Young had a writing assignment for her students that was based on a simple question: Do you know where food comes from? Not one of the students answered that it comes from the earth. Katie knew this had to change. 

In 2018, the Columbus City Schools Farm to School program was born in partnership with ScottsMiracle-Gro, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension. Teachers were given tools and Miracle-Gro supplies to teach kids how to create, tend to and harvest gardens full of fresh vegetables.

Starting to grow 
The initial group of teachers embraced the program, and students did, too. Soon, more schools and teachers were brought into the program, and it started delivering results that exceeded all original expectations.

Benefits beyond expectations 
Students experienced mental health benefits from touching the dirt and taking care of the plants on a regular basis. 

High school students talked about the therapeutic aspect of gardening and the way working with plants brought them a sense of peace. 

Another group of students created ways to invite the community to participate in the gardens, which went beyond the classroom. 

While elementary school students discovered that fresh foods are delicious, sometimes on their own and sometimes when added to a smoothie or pizza!

Read more about ScottsMiracle-Gro and the partnership with the Columbus City Schools.

Watch the video here.

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.

Did you know in 2003, Whirlpool Corporation was the first appliance manufacturer to set an emissions reduction target? 

It’s true! And we’re on track to reach Net Zero emissions, scopes 1 and 2, in our plants and operations by 2030. We recognize that our innovative manufacturing processes require a lot of energy. And energy management is a key driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and a priority in our four-point plan.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining 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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Cummins

As part of the Cummins HELM™ Platforms—Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, and Multiple Fuels—Cummins Inc. has introduced the 2027 X15, designed to help fleets achieve their decarbonization goals without compromising performance. With cutting-edge technology, a steadfast commitment to emissions reduction and a century-long legacy of innovation, Cummins continues to set the standard for reliable, fuel-efficient engines built for the future.

Discover the result of over 25 years of specialized engineering, rigorous testing and real-world validation. Click the blue buttons to explore what makes the Cummins 2027 X15 reliable. 

ATLANTA, March 5, 2025 /3BL/ – CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and defeating poverty, announced today the return of “She Leads the World,” their award-winning, multi-day campaign in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. This year, “She Leads the World” will feature a series of events and other special initiatives designed to uplift women’s stories to advance CARE’s mission.

CARE on Capitol Hill:
“She Leads the World” kicks off on March 4 and 5 with CARE on Capitol Hill, a semiannual gathering of the organization’s supporters in Washington, D.C. The two-day event will start with a day of training sessions on March 4. On March 5, CARE Ambassador Kimberly Williams-Paisley joins a group of CARE advocates as they meet with congressional representatives about the critical role of U.S. international leadership in helping families survive immediate crises and emerge from poverty — ensuring a brighter future for everyone. Their day on Capitol Hill will include a special luncheon with policymakers and champions of change at Top of the Hill commemorating International Women’s Day.

Storytelling panel with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW:
On International Women’s Day – March 8 – CARE Ambassadors Bellamy Young and Zuriel Oduwole will headline a fireside chat with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW in Austin, TX. Young and Oduwole will be joined by CARE’s Chief Marketing Officer Monica Rowe and P&G VP of Communications Allison Tummon Kamphuis. The conversation will spotlight global women leaders and their work uplifting their communities. More information on the conversation can be found here.

She Leads with CARE hosted by Bellamy Young:
She Leads with CARE, a six-episode podcast series hosted by actress and producer Bellamy Young premieres on March 11, 2025. The series highlights the stories of inspiring women leaders around the world and encourages listeners to realize the power within themselves to create change. Each She Leads with CARE installment will be released weekly on Apple and Spotify. Episodes feature Young in conversation with women from Honduras, Jordan, Nepal, Tanzania, Ukraine, and Vietnam who have each been positively impacted by CARE’s programs. Each episode gives listeners an opportunity to learn more about the women featured and support CARE programs.

In partnership with:

P&G, maker of brands like Always, Olay, Pantene, and Secret, returns as a presenting partner for CARE’s International Women’s Day campaign. Together, CARE and P&G work to foster educational and economic opportunities for women and girls as well as to improve access to clean drinking water and proper hygiene.

Humble has teamed up with CARE for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month—raising funds to help women entrepreneurs around the world grow their businesses, support their families, and build brighter futures.

CARE currently works in over 100 countries around the world, empowering individuals and families to achieve their dreams in a way that can be sustained and built upon in the years to come. Learn more about CARE’s work and discover stories of its impact by visiting care.org/sheleads and by following the organization on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

About CARE
Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2024, CARE worked in 121 countries, reaching 53 million people through 1,450 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.org.

For media inquiries, email care@ssmandl.com, or call (212) 691-2800

Originally posted by Action Against Hunger on March 5th, 2025

JERUSALEM, Israel, March 5, 2025 /3BL/ – The decision to suspend the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, announced on Sunday, endangers the lives of millions of Palestinians in Gaza and threatens to reverse the progress that has been made since the ceasefire was declared on January 19, Action Against Hunger warned. After the ceasefire began, an average of nearly 300 trucks per day entered through several crossings. While still far short of what was agreed in the ceasefire and what is required to meet basic needs, the entry of goods, food and fuel enabled operations of health, water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as the movement of humanitarian personnel in parts of Gaza where access had previously been limited.

Now, Action Against Hunger is calling for the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a lasting ceasefire to allow the continued flow of aid, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the return of remaining hostages.

“Fifteen months of displacement and conflict have left most people dependent on humanitarian aid. The agreement in Gaza had, until Sunday, facilitated more goods coming in,” explained Natalia Anguera, Head of Middle East Operations at Action Against Hunger, a nonpartisan international nonprofit. “For example, more food was being allowed in Gaza, and this allowed us, before Sunday, to increase aid to places we couldn’t access before. Action Against Hunger was planning to bring much needed food aid into Gaza next week to support a community kitchen based in Gaza City, which was going to assist over 4,000 people during the month of Ramadan, but the current restriction prevents us from doing so.”

Consequences of the suspension of humanitarian aid inflows

The suspension of aid threatens to reverse recent gains, putting the lives of millions of people at risk and making the work of humanitarian organisations even more difficult.

“It’s going to be very, very hard,” explained an Action Against Hunger worker in Gaza whose name was withheld for safety reasons. “Although Action Against Hunger had already considered this possible scenario, it is going to be difficult to readjust our plans and our supply work based on these new restrictions, which also mean more people will be in need.”

The suspension of humanitarian aid inflows are causing a significant increase in the price of goods on the local market. “We have to take into account that most people don’t have jobs, so they don’t have a regular income. Purchasing power is still very limited. Action Against Hunger runs cash assistance programs, which provide immediate relief and help stimulate and rebuild the local economy. Those programs are much more efficient when prices are lower, and prices had come down a bit before Sunday,” the Action Against Hunger worker explained.

Humanitarian needs remain enormous. Sanitation in the north is one example. “The entire population that was previously overcrowded in the south is now back to being overcrowded, only in the north, which has nearly no buildings left standing. The population has to move back into camps and there is no space and no infrastructure to contain exposure to disease. A few days ago, it rained heavily, causing the infrastructure to fail and absorb the water, causing stagnant water and sewage to flourish. Exposure to disease and pollution remains one of the most important problems to respond to,” the Action Against Hunger staff member said.

“Action Against Hunger continues to distribute water, tents, and hygiene kits. All of this continues to be an absolute priority. If water, food and shelter were needed during the conflict, they are still needed today,” Natalia Anguera said.

Action Against Hunger in Gaza

Action Against Hunger has been assisting the population in Gaza for more than 20 years. Responding to the escalating crisis, our teams have mobilized to provide hot meals and fresh and dry food, distribute hygiene kits, connect people with shelters, and truck clean water into communities. Since the start of the conflict, under restricted access and frequent blackouts, Action Against Hunger has assisted more than one million people in Gaza and the West Bank.

Contact Information

Organization: Action Against Hunger 
Contact: Meredith Whitefield 
Email: mwhitefield@actionagainsthunger.org

Cummins

‘The Planet and Me’ webinar series features expert conversations packed with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. When it comes to change, and change leadership, NextMapping™ founder Cheryl Cran is the authority. Whether you are a manager, engineer or sales professional, Cran says the key to successful innovation is confronting your own resistance to change.

With this knowledge plus conscious communication and personal accountability, leaders can transform workplace challenges into opportunities. While AI and automation adoption continues to accelerate, Cran argues that focusing on individuals — not tech — is the key to leading successful change.

Here is her three-pronged, human-centered approach we discussed in our conversation:

Change resistance is not just something to be overcome. It is something to be confronted with and understood. Treating regular one-on-ones as more than just check-ins is one opportunity for leaders to understand the human dynamics behind change resistance and to build trust through conscious communication.Change leadership creates an environment where everyone contributes to change. Cran says today’s effective leader is not an autocrat but a mentor who asks powerful questions and genuinely invests in others’ growth. As Cran noted, the best mentors are not threatened by others’ potential — they are excited by it, even if it means their mentee might one day become their boss.Shared leadership is possible once change resistance is addressed. In a traditional hierarchical model, the leader is supposed to have all the answers. However, shared leadership empowers everyone to become a change leader regardless of title.

These philosophies require leaders to be thoughtful about when to lead from the front, when to step back, and when to pivot. The things that worked for me and my leadership style 10 years ago, for example, were vastly different from the approaches I use today.

With the growth and transformational journey of Cummins Inc. in mind, I have pivoted from a focus on corporate adaptability to a focus on people — a human-centered approach. Watch the full webinar to gain insights on how to cultivate change and adaptability in individuals, while leading with humanity in times of change.

As the world races toward a greener future, innovative solutions that empower individuals to take climate-friendly actions are more critical than ever. One such solution is Future, a pioneering payment platform designed to incentivize and reward consumers for making sustainable choices.

On episode 66 of RENEWables, we sat down with Future, to explore how the company is reshaping the way people think about sustainability—by making it both accessible and financially rewarding.

Gamifying Sustainability with FutureCoins

At its core, Future seeks to motivate behavior change by offering tangible benefits for reducing carbon emissions. The platform connects users with a network of over 50,000 brands, transit agencies, and utilities, creating a seamless experience where eco-conscious decisions translate into real-world rewards. From free subway rides in New York City to a loyalty program that tracks carbon impact, Future is proving that sustainability can be both engaging and economically beneficial.

FutureCoins, a unique feature of the platform, gamify sustainable actions by rewarding users for completing green missions. This approach not only makes eco-friendly habits more fun but also encourages long-term behavioral shifts toward lower-carbon lifestyles.

Collaboration is Key to Impact

A major takeaway from our conversation is the power of strategic partnerships. By working alongside businesses, government agencies, and service providers, Future ensures that sustainable options are not just available—but rewarding. The platform’s success in distributing incentives through established networks demonstrates how collaborative efforts can accelerate climate action at scale.

Empowering Consumers for a Greener Tomorrow

At a time when sustainability is often seen as costly or complex, Future is flipping the script. By making climate-conscious choices financially advantageous, the company is proving that individuals can play a significant role in reducing emissions while saving money.

To learn more about how Future is driving change and how you can be part of this movement, check out the full RENEWables podcast episode. It just might inspire you to rethink your daily spending habits and take meaningful steps toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Listen now: https://biostarrenewables.com/resource-library/renewables-66-future-anjali-mahadevia/

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