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More than 20 of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants team up with Mill to commit to zero food waste for the week and showcase innovative no-waste cooking

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This fall, celebrated chefs from top New York City restaurants — including Bangkok Supper Club, Cafe Mado, Corima, Dept of Culture, Family Meal at Blue Hill, HAGS, Smithereens, NARO, The Musket Room, and many more — are teaming up with the award-winning food recycling company Mill to take action for Mill’s second-annual Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week (September 29 – October 5). 

Returning for its second year with nearly double the restaurant partners, the week-long event features Michelin-starred restaurants, James Beard Award winners, and beloved neighborhood classics, all making the commitment to zero food waste for the week with the help of Mill in their kitchens. Additionally, the chefs from each restaurant will be offering a special dish or cocktail on the menu that embodies their unique perspective on no-waste cooking. 

Celebrated Chefs Tackle Food Waste with Mill
Mill’s mission is to keep food out of landfills, and chefs deeply understand the value of food and efficiency in their kitchens. Rooted in a shared belief that food is not meant to be wasted, Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week galvanizes the most exciting voices in the city’s restaurant community to showcase a new way to think about our food and our own routines at home in the kitchen. 

Making it clean and easy for even the busiest kitchens to prevent food waste, Mill recycles food scraps automatically into nutrient-rich grounds that can be used at home, put in a curbside organics bin, or sent back to Mill to feed farms. 

During Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week, Mill is proudly partnering with Reclaimed Organics to offer food scraps collection to participating restaurants. Food scraps and grounds processed by Mill food recyclers will be transported to a local community garden in downtown Manhattan to be processed into compost that is used at the garden and on street trees throughout the city.

“Restaurants are the soul of a city, and chefs inspire how we all think about food,” said Harry Tannenbaum, Cofounder and President, Mill. “Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week brings together incredible talent to show how a shared commitment to a more sustainable food system can spark creativity and raise awareness about how we can all treat food as the valuable resource it is.” 

Where to Dine During Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week (September 29 – October 5)
Diners can participate in Mill’s Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week by booking reservations at participating restaurants and ordering their special no-waste dishes:

Agi’s Counter
, the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Crown Heights offering market-driven cuisine with Jewish and Eastern European influences.

• 
  Trout and Beets
  : A whole, butterflied rainbow trout with dill pulp pesto, herbs, and dill oil, served with fire-roasted beets over blue cheese with caramelized honey.

Bangkok Supper Club
, the West Village restaurant inspired by Bangkok’s late-night food scene, which has received a two-star review from The New York Times.

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  Prawn Satay
  : Charcoal-grilled tiger prawns served with cilantro, pickled cucumber, shallot, red chilies, and a cashew butter sauce. The pickle juice is repurposed in a special cocktail, A Jard Martini

Cafe Mado
, the beloved neighborhood restaurant in Prospect Heights, which was named one of “100 Best Restaurants in NYC” by The New York Times. 

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  Blackened Skate, Summer Sofrito, and Carolina Gold Rice
  : The sofrito is made from juicing tomatoes and peppers, slow-roasting the normally discarded pulp, and finishing with the fresh juices for added depth and flavor.

Confidant
, the first restaurant of its kind to debut in Industry City from longtime Roberta’s chefs.

• 
  Char Broiled Clams
  : Made with tomato butter, breadcrumb and herbs. Butter is made using garlic and herb scraps, and breadcrumbs are made from leftover dinner loaves. 

Corima
, the Michelin-starred, James Beard-nominated restaurant named #36 on the inaugural North America 50 Best Restaurant list, which pays homage to the Northern region of Mexico.

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  Grilled Cuttlefish Sope
  : Finished with a pipián sauce made from the liver. A zero-waste approach that highlights the whole ingredient.

Dept of Culture
, the James Beard-nominated restaurant featuring a tasting menu inspired by north-central Nigerian cooking.

• 
  Dodo Ati Ice Cream
  : Inspired by Boli (roasted plantains), Dodo Ati Ice Cream features fried plantains with brown sugar, served with vanilla ice cream.

Family Meal at Blue Hill
, the Greenwich Village restaurant from Chef Mark Ordaz.

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  Meatball
  : A fish and chicken meatball served on fishbone skewers with a burnt herb stem dressing, and a smoked glaze made from trims of onion, carrot, pear skin, plum scrap and squash trim stock. 

HAGS
, the one-of-a-kind, queer-owned, fine dining restaurant from James Beard-nominated and Food & Wine Best New Chef 2025 Telly Justice (she/her), and Wine Director Camille Lindsley (she/her).

• 
  Mushroom Grits and Squash Carpaccio
  : Local corn grits are cooked with squash seeds, squash tea, and minced Afterlife Ag Mushrooms, topped with Afterlife Ag mushrooms and truffles, and accompanied with a mousse made from mushroom stems, damaged mushrooms, and truffle trim. The dish is served with pattypan squash carpaccio. Thinly shaved squash is topped with pickled garlic scapes, fermented squash seed “creme fraiche,” a dressing made with fermented squash trim, and marjoram. 

JR & Son
, the storied Italian-American restaurant and bar in Williamsburg.

• 
  She Sells Sea Shells Cocktail
  
  : An oyster-infused vodka martini with olive brine and colatura (Italian fish sauce), served with a shucked oyster.
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  Catch & Patch
  : Fresh pasta scraps from leftover ravioli dough, with anchovy oil (a by-product of frying anchovies), anchovy crunch and parsley.

June
, the natural wine bar in Cobble Hill. June is returning for its second Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week. 

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  Brinde de Lisboa
  : With Laurel Bakery sourdough, Jimmy Nardello jam, heirloom tomato, and boquerones, made using existing ingredients in-house and their byproducts to complete the mise for each ingredient.

Laliko
, the Georgian restaurant in the heart of the West Village.

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  Topless Khinkali
  : The restaurant’s iconic Khinkali dumpling (a centuries-old Georgian old dish) is traditionally made with a small dough handle at the top. For this week, Laliko leaves the handle (which is almost always discarded) behind for a “topless” version. 

Nami Nori
, the acclaimed, Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant known for its open-style temaki. Nami Nori is returning for its second Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.

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  Butter Poached Lobster Dip
  : Served with rice chips, yuzu gelee and crisp celery. Poaching butter from butter-poached lobster temaki and lobster shells and heads are repurposed for this exclusive dip. The chips utilize unused sushi rice that is blended and fried.

NARO
, the contemporary Korean restaurant from NA:EUN Hospitality (Atomix, Atoboy) in Rockefeller Center.

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  Octopus with Kimchi Porridge, Brussels Sprouts, Cured Seaweed
  : Octopus is braised with vegetable trimmings, while the base of the porridge is cooked with leftover kimchi juice, transforming what might otherwise be discarded into a rich, tangy foundation. Vegetable trimmings are then dehydrated and blended into an umami powder that finishes the dish. 

Ops
, the James Beard Award Semifinalist pizza restaurant in Bushwick and the East Village.

• 
  Ops Tuscan Kale Rib Calzone
  
  : Made with marinated kale stems, an herb oil made of herb stems, and confit garlic, a mix of salami ends (guanciale, mortadella, and coppa), ricotta, and mozzarella. The ricotta is made with the whey from the mozzarella curd production, which is also usually discarded. 

Pitt’s
, the new, Southern-influenced restaurant in Red Hook from the Agi’s Counter team.

• 
  Zero Waste Pineapple Tepache Cocktail
  : A non-alcoholic, fermented pineapple scrap soda cocktail. As pineapple juice is already utilized in Pitt’s’ bar program, a tepache makes use of the peels, ensuring they are not discarded.
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  Parmesan Rind Broth with Duck and Egg Noodles
  : Duck confit in a parmesan rind broth with egg noodles and thyme. Parmesan rinds are reused and reduced down into a flavorful stock that’s primed for early fall

Place des Fêtes
, the popular wine bar in Clinton Hill from the team behind Cafe Mado. 

• 
  Fish Bits
  : Made with parts of the fish that are commonly discarded after butchery (head, collar and tail). The Fish Bits are brined, grilled over charcoal, glazed with a sweet/savory “unagi glaze,” and garnished with a fresh citrus cheek.

Postcard Bakery
, the Japanese bakery and bubble tea shop in the West Village from the team behind Nami Nori.

• 
  Mango Verrine
  : Served with mango trim, chiffon cake trim and house diplomat cream.

Raf’s
, the restaurant from the acclaimed chef Mary Attea, a Food & Wine Best New Chef 2024.

• 
  Passatelli with Parmigiano Reggiano Brodo & Oyster Mushroom
  : Leftover bread crumbs are used to create the pasta dough, and parmigiano reggiano rinds and oyster mushroom trim are used to enhance the brodo. 

Rhodora Wine Bar
, the Fort Greene wine bar that strives to be the first zero waste wine bar of its kind. Rhodora Wine Bar is returning for its second Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.

• 
  Summer Radish Toast
  : Roasted radish toast with chili garlic butter. Radishes and butter are repurposed from existing dishes.

Smithereens
, the seasonal, seafood-focused restaurant that received a rare three-star review from The New York Times, which also honored the restaurant as one of America’s Best Restaurants 2025.

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  Fish Head Terrine
  : Sea bream, black cod and amberjack heads (utilizing all parts of the heads currently being used at the restaurant) are steamed with thyme, white wine, and onions, seasoned with black pepper, fennel pollen, and herbs, and set in a mold. The remaining stock is poured over the meat, which is then chilled. The terrine is sliced thin, gently warmed, dressed with garlic oil and fennel pollen, and served with pickled peppers and market greens.

The Musket Room
, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Greenwich Village from acclaimed chef Mary Attea, a Food & Wine Best New Chef 2024. The Musket Room is returning for its second Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant Week.

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  Razor Clam, Potato, Leeks, Sourdough Soup
  : Shells and scraps from razor clams are used to create a rich stock and flavorful clam butter. The soup combines the stock and butter with slow-cooked potatoes and leeks, and is topped with a crisp, briny crumb made with dehydrated leftover house sourdough and potato skins toasted in clam butter.

Enter to win a Mill
During Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week, diners at participating restaurants can share on Instagram with hashtag #MakeFoodNotWasteNYC and tag @mill to be entered to win a Mill. 

About Mill Industries Inc. (“Mill”)
Mill makes it easy to prevent food waste at home with an innovative new kitchen experience and pathways that keep food out of landfills. Food isn’t trash. Together, we can do better. 

Mill is a waste prevention technology company, and was founded in 2020 by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, who worked together at Nest, building the iconic Nest Learning Thermostat and other smart home products. The lessons they learned about encouraging new habits at home that are good for people and the planet were applied in creating Mill to change our perception of waste, starting in the kitchen. 

Mill is a trademark of Mill Industries Inc. 

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STEINHAGEN, Germany, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The industry is facing major challenges, such as new materials, lightweight construction concepts, and growing sustainability requirements, which call for innovative manufacturing processes. Plasma technology plays a key role in meeting these challenges.

Plasmatreat GmbH develops customized applications for this purpose. The Openair-Plasma^® process gently and environmentally friendly pretreats surfaces. This allows materials such as plastic, metal, and glass to be precisely cleaned and prepared for further processing. This significantly improves the adhesion of adhesives, paints, coatings and sealants without using environmentally harmful chemicals.

Additionally, these processes are dry, fully automatable, and can be integrated directly into existing production lines. This increases efficiency, reduces waste, and lowers costs. At the same time, durable bonds contribute to higher product quality and longer component life.

What exactly is plasma?

Often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” plasma joins solid, liquid, and gaseous states. It is a high-energy gas that modifies surfaces specifically. At Plasmatreat, this modification is done in a controlled and precise manner using special nozzles. The treatment takes only seconds and immediately prepares surfaces for further processing.

Practical examples:

Plasma technology has already established itself in numerous areas of automotive production.

• Headlights: Treating plastic parts ensures permanent adhesion and protects against moisture.
• Interior: Pretreated surfaces allow for precise, solvent-free processing of dashboards and door modules.
• Batteries: In electromobility, plasma improves thermal conductivity in bonded cells, resulting in shorter charging times.

Potential for Other Industries

In addition to the automotive industry, other industries benefit from plasma applications, including electronics manufacturing, medical technology, and the packaging industry. Plasma opens up new possibilities wherever reliable adhesion, clean surfaces, and environmentally friendly processes are required.

Technology for Tomorrow’s Mobility

Plasma applications are important for quality, efficiency, and sustainability in vehicle production. They support the use of modern materials and are therefore a building block for the mobility of the future.

Those interested in learning more about plasma applications will have the opportunity to do so at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf in October (Hall 11, Booth I65).

www.plasmatreat.com

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–  Beko extends product lifecycles, proving that circularity delivers both affordability and sustainability.

–  In 2024, more than 114,000 appliances were refurbished globally, preventing wastethrough dedicated refurbishment centers in the UK, Italy, and Romania.

ISTANBUL, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beko, a leader in home appliances, today announced significant progress in its refurbishment strategy, with the scale up of Reduce–Refurbish–Recycle, the company’s integrated returns and refurbishment program that transforms returned appliances into high-quality second-life products at factory scale. The approach ensures appliances remain functional, cuts waste and cost, and brings essential main home appliances within reach for more households, without compromising performance or safety and by significantly contributing to the circular economy.

“Refurbishment is about more than repairing appliances – it’s about extending lifecycles, reducing waste, and giving consumers access to reliable, affordable products,” said Fatih Özkadı, Chief Sustainability, Quality and Customer Care Officer. “By investing in advanced refurbishment centers across Europe, we are proving that circularity can drive both sustainability and create value for households, while expanding our program to localize access to second-life Beko appliances through outlet shops and partner routes – ensuring refurbished units are available where demand is highest and consistent quality is maintained across every market.”

Customer care is central to Beko’s operations. The Reduce – Refurbish – Recycle Program begins with customer service, with most issues resolved remotely or during an engineer visit, reducing unnecessary returns and extending product life. Appliances that do enter refurbishment are tested, repaired with genuine parts, graded, and re-audited to ensure they perform in accordance with safety and reliability principles. The result is a closed-loop cycle that adds value for customers and the business. As European consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, Beko’s refurbishment strategy offers high-quality, affordable second-life appliances that reduce waste and extend value.  At the heart of the network is Beko’s Peterborough (UK) refurbishment center, a nearly 5,000 m² site that has been operating with zero waste to landfill since 2019. The site holds over 100,000 spare parts, manages 55 packaging types, and applies quality audits (QA) to up to 30% of refurbished units from different product categories before resale.

Beyond the UK, Beko’s European refurbishment footprint is growing. In Carinaro (Italy), in 2024 alone, appliances were refurbished across washing machines, cooking, cooling, dishwashing, and drying categories. The center employs 15 operatives and positions refurbished products at 10–30% below retail prices, making sustainable choices more accessible. In Romania, Beko aims to return more than three-quarters (75%) of eligible products to circulation, further proving that circular operations can be systematic, repeatable and market-specific.

Beko’s sustainability communications framework aligns the initiative with UN Sustainable Development Goals, enabling local teams to tailor messages while maintaining one European story of circularity at scale.

About Beko

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko’s 29 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 18 February 2025) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** The company has been recognized as the 17th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’ 

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XIAMEN, China, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest Energy Storage Inverter (PCS) Report 2025 from S&P Global, Kehua Digital Energy (Kehua) has ranked first globally in the over 500kW PCS market segment, and has secured the position as the world’s No.2 PCS supplier by market share. Kehua ranked first globally in the >500kW PCS market segment for 2024. This achievement underscores Kehua’s leadership in the global PCS market and highlights its dominance in large-scale energy storage projects. It also cements the company’s reputation as a highly reliable ESS expert and a trusted partner in the global solar industry.

With over 37 years of deep expertise in power electronics technology, Kehua consistently drives growth through innovation, continuously advancing the R&D and achieving breakthroughs in core technologies. As a seasoned player in the energy storage sector, Kehua persistently innovates and makes breakthroughs in the research, development, and application of liquid cooling and grid-forming technologies. The company has already launched a 500kW modular liquid-cooling PCS. Furthermore, Kehua has deployed over 400 grid-forming microgrid systems globally, and its shipments of grid-forming energy storage system have surpassed 2GW. The reliability of its grid-forming technology has been thoroughly validated across diverse operational scenarios, including islands, remote areas, and high-altitude regions.

Kehua has established six smart manufacturing bases worldwide and set up more than 80 service centers. By the end of 2024, Kehua’s global energy storage installations had reached 30GW/12GWh, with its products and services now extending to over 100 countries and regions across Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific, continuously injecting robust momentum into advancing the global energy structure transformation.

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TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Express (Belgium) N.V./S.A. (hereinafter “NX Belgium”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, Inc., will participate in the three-day “Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025” trade fair to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October 16.

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Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025 is Belgium’s largest logistics exhibition, showcasing the latest products, services and innovations in the fields of logistics, transport, information technology and supply chain management. More than 300 companies are expected to exhibit their goods and services to more than 15,000 visitors.

A dedicated team manning the NX Belgium booth will be presenting the NX Group’s latest logistics services and advanced solutions, offering an informative and enriching opportunity for those interested in the Group’s services and for those who wish to network and exchange ideas. Visitors are more than welcome to drop by at any time.

Exhibition overview
-Exhibition title: Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025
-Dates: Tuesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 16, 2025
-Opening hours:
10:00 – 19:00, Tuesday, October 14
10:00 – 20:00, Wednesday, October 15
10:00 – 17:00, Thursday, October 16 (*The hours are Belgium time.)
-Venue: Antwerp Expo, Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
-Booth: Booth 4086, Hall 4

Exhibit details
-Global logistics network and diverse services
The exhibit will highlight comprehensive services designed to meet a wide range of logistics needs, including transport using the NX Group’s major hubs in Central and Eastern Europe, specialized logistics for the medical and high-tech equipment sectors, and supply chain support for pharmaceuticals and consumer goods in the U.S.

-Environmentally conscious logistics solutions
With sustainability as its theme, the booth will feature eco-friendly designs and materials to introduce logistics services that contribute to customers’ sustainability management.

About the NX Group:
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NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group’s official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/ 

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BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or “the Company”), a leading content community and social platform, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development at the 2025 International Symposium on Girls’ and Women’s Education, held at Beijing Normal University. The event, co-hosted by the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, UNESCO, and Beijing Normal University, gathered female leaders from across the globe to discuss practical solutions for advancing education for girls and women worldwide.

At the forum, Song Tingting, Vice President of Kuaishou Technology and Chairperson of the Kuaishou Public Welfare Foundation, shared the Company’s latest efforts to empower women and girls through digital innovation. “Short video and livestreaming platforms like Kuaishou are becoming powerful tools to help women realize their potential,” said Song. “By making technology accessible, we are enabling women to overcome barriers and participate more fully in economic and social development.”

Breaking the Digital Barrier for Rural Women

Song highlighted the persistent digital divide faced by women in underserved areas. “Many women in rural communities still lack access to information and opportunities,” she said. “Our role is to break down these invisible barriers through inclusive technology.”

Since 2018, Kuaishou has launched multiple initiatives, such as “Happy Rural Leaders” and the “She-Power” Academy, to provide free digital skills training for women in remote regions. These programs have helped women improve their employability, start businesses, and gain visibility through the platform.

One inspiring example is Kuaishou user Zhang Xiaosi from Linyi, Shandong. After returning to her hometown to care for her ill father, Zhang joined Kuaishou’s “Empowering for Happiness” program. She received free training in livestreaming and e-commerce, and began selling local agricultural products online. In 2024, sales of her cherries increased 36-fold, with a profit of over 80,000 yuan (approx. US$ 11,216). Thanks to the skills she gained, she also helped elderly villagers earn an additional 700 yuan (approx. US$ 98) per month.

To date, Kuaishou has trained more than 10,000 women like Zhang, benefiting millions of individuals across China through income generation and employment.

Supporting the Growth of Girls Through Education and Technology

Beyond digital inclusion for women, Kuaishou is also committed to improving the lives of girls in rural areas. Since 2021, the Company has worked with partners such as the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund and local women’s federations to launch care initiatives for girls facing economic hardship, reaching more than 100,000 beneficiaries.

In collaboration with the Beijing Women and Children’s Development Foundation, Kuaishou has donated equipment and built digital classrooms for 14 rural schools in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. These classrooms host hands-on STEM courses that inspire girls to pursue future careers in science and technology.

Since 2023, the “Inspiring Minds Academy” summer camp has brought students from rural schools to Beijing for immersive science and cultural experiences, including visits to museums, historical landmarks, and interactive AI learning sessions. Kuaishou has also partnered with the China Foundation for Rural Development to bring music education to over 100 rural schools through the “Kuaishou Music Classroom” initiative.

Altogether, the Kuaishou Public Welfare Foundation has supported more than 500 schools and reached over 700,000 children and teenagers through programs in music, physical education, and information technology.

Kuaishou’s initiatives demonstrate how digital platforms can become agents of social change by amplifying local voices, building skills, and nurturing confidence. By empowering rural women to start their own businesses and encouraging young people to explore innovation, Kuaishou remains focused on making technology a force for good.

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MILAN, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced that its key wind turbine models, the EN-171/6.0/6.25/6.5 and EN-182/6.25, have been published the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) on EPDItaly platform. This achievement highlights Envision Energy’s sustainability leadership and provides internationally recognized green credentials for customers and partners, helping shift the industry from pure price competition to full life-cycle environmental value competition, paving the way for a greener future.

The EPD is a standardized Type III declaration based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), disclosing a product’s environmental impacts across its entire life cycle, from raw material acquisition and manufacturing to use and end-of-life, and is widely recognized as a “green passport” to international markets. Envision’s report strictly adheres to ISO 14025, aligned with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and PCR EPDItaly013 – Wind Turbines. It quantifies key indicators such as Global Warming Potential (GWP), Acidification Potential (AP), and Eutrophication Potential (EP), offering transparent and credible benchmarks for carbon reduction, net-zero progress, and enhanced ESG performance.

Envision’s strong results are enabled by innovations across the product life cycle:

Eco-Design and High Recyclability: LCA acts as an “environmental scan”,  mapping the carbon footprint of each component and material. Envision reduces impacts from the outset through lightweight design and material optimization, applying the cascade utilization model to integrate material efficiency, economics, and sustainability into early-stage design. With 85 – 90% material recyclability, the EPD quantifies end-of-life recovery potential, demonstrating strong circular economy potential.

Supply Chain Decarbonization: By collaborating deeply with partners, Envision drives supply chain-wide carbon accounting and management. As of 2024, all key suppliers are connected to AIoT based Carbon Management System, with 18% achieving 100% renewable power usage in supplying Envision products, and aims for 100% green electricity use across its core supply chain by 2028.

Higher Yields with O&M Innovation
: With in-house R&D and production of key components, Envision embeds low-carbon principles across the full value chain. Each turbine features the Galileo SuperSense System, the industry’s first digital twin platform for wind turbine asset health management. It enables real-time monitoring, to extend turbine lifespan, boost efficiency, and lower carbon intensity. At farm scale, digital twin optimization and wind-storage integration ensure reliable, cost-efficient renewable energy for the net zero transition.

Digital Carbon Management Tools: Envision Energy has created a digital energy and carbon management platform covering global sites, major products, and core supply chains. This time, we utilized the carbon accounting and life cycle assessment (LCA) platform EnOS Ark to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of our products. At the same time, we are establishing a robust life cycle assessment database that meets international standards to improve data integrity and support transparent sustainability reporting.

The publication of this EPD report highlights Envision Energy’s sustainability leadership, providing internationally recognized green credentials for clients and partners. Through innovation and eco-design, Envision reduces the footprint of its products, extends green value from products to solutions, contributing to the global net-zero future.

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Family and leaders remember him as a “beloved physician”

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of the Church.

President Nelson was called as an Apostle on April 7, 1984. He became the leader of the Church on January 14, 2018. His time as prophet will forever be remembered as one of global ministry (he visited 32 countries and U.S. territories), increased temple construction (he announced 200 new temples) and profound change. Beginning in the April 2018 general conference in which he was sustained as the senior Apostle, President Nelson began introducing frequent adjustments designed to help the Saints minister more like Jesus Christ and better emphasize the centrality of the Savior of the world in all the Church does. Later sections of this obituary provide a detailed accounting of his travels as president and the many changes he implemented.

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Prior to full-time Church service, President Nelson was a heart surgeon revered and respected the world over. He performed the first open-heart surgery in Utah in 1955. He served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, chairman of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the American Heart Association and president of the Utah State Medical Association. He authored numerous chapters in medical textbooks and other publications. He lectured at and visited professionally many organizations throughout the United States and other nations. And he was conversant in 11 languages.

“He was just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with.” —President Dallin H. Oaks

“All of us who have worked with Russell M. Nelson, and the many he has taught and associated with, have marveled at his extraordinary modesty for a man of his great accomplishments,” said President Dallin H. Oaks, who was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on the same day as President Nelson in 1984 and who served as President Nelson’s First Counselor in the First Presidency. “And [we] have marveled at his gentleness. He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with. And he will always be remembered that way.”

President Nelson is survived by his wife, Wendy, eight of his 10 children, 57 grandchildren, and more than 167 great-grandchildren.

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Trailblazers Angela Rye and Jotaka Eaddy were also honored at the closing ceremony of the CBCF 54^th Annual Legislative Conference

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Saturday night, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) closed out its 54th Annual Legislative Conference with its Phoenix Awards Dinner, celebrating the work of extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to Black communities, culture and the nation. This year’s program featured strong remarks from former Vice President Kamala Harris, recipient of the evening’s CBCF Board Chair and CBC Body Awards, as well as Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The program was co-hosted by the stars of Prime Video’s Cross, Aldis Hodge and Samantha Walkes. Throughout the night, leaders from the CBCF and the Congressional Black Caucus reminded the audience, which included political, business, and cultural leaders, that despite the challenges faced, those gathered were made for this moment.

In addition to former Vice President Kamala Harris and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the audience heard from the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the CBCF 54th Annual Legislative Conference Honorary Co-Chairs Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and the CBCF Board Chair, Representative Terri A. Sewell (AL-07). CBCF President and CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery kicked off the night’s program, with additional awardees including CBC Chair Awardee Angela Rye and CBCF ALC Honorary Co-Chair Awardee Jotaka Eaddy.

The evening took place amidst a constantly shifting political environment, where Black leaders in Washington and cities across the country are battling to protect the diverse and marginalized communities they serve.

The energy in the room was palpable and messages were loud and clear:

Vice President Kamala Harris:

Addressing the sixty-one members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Harris said, “The United States Congress has equal power to the executive branch in our constitutional government. Your work, now, is more important than ever, especially as your colleagues bend the knee and fail to uphold their constitutional duty.” She continued, “CBC, what I did not predict was the capitulation. The universities, law firms, media corporations, the titans of industry that have been so quick to kneel before a tyrant.”

“I’ll tell you who refuses to capitulate, the people,” she continued to say, “A time such as this demands that the leaders in this room remind the people of their power. A time such as this demands that we win the midterms and enforce checks and balances on this unchecked, incompetent, unhinged President.”

“Democrats, we have so many stars and many of them are in this room right now. You are the leaders who are up for the fight. You are leaders who have courage. You are the leaders who will speak truth; the leaders who know that at a time such as this, it demands one thing for sure: we must fight fire with fire.”

Governor Wes Moore:

“I’m not interested in talking about how powerful the President is, or how powerful he thinks he is. I’m interested in talking about how powerful we are. I’m interested in talking about how the Congressional Black Caucus was built for this moment, because the Congressional Black Caucus was built in moments like these.”

“At a time when we are watching the President attempting to gerrymander Black leaders out of office, I want to be very clear – while these other states are determining whether or not they have their maps, so will Maryland.”

“History is not going to remember this administration well. But also, to those that are sitting down and doing nothing, to those that are capitulating – history will remember you worse.”

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries:

“The Founders of the CBC gave us a charge from the very beginning. At all times, we should be charged with standing up for the safety and well-being of our community and of the country.”

“Trouble is all around us. We want to move the country forward; they want to turn back the clock. We’re fighting hard to bring people together; they are tearing us apart. We fight for the people; they fight for the privileged. We believe in truth and reconciliation; they want to erase our history.”

Representative Yvette D. Clarke

“We have the power to meet this moment. We are not only the largest Congressional Black Caucus ever; we are the largest caucus in Congress. We have the policies to meet this moment. Aided by the CBCF, its research, and the young leaders it is developing, we have concrete measures to advocate for equity and the economic development of Black communities. And we look upon this moment as an opportunity for progress.”

CBCF President and CEO, Nicole Austin-Hillery

“At the CBCF, we have been providing the data – the hard facts and evidence – that our Representatives and Senators need to combat those who would turn back the hands of time – and bring back the handcuffs of the past. I am proud of the way our leaders have been speaking up and speaking out – and I pledge to them and to you that the CBCF will continue to support and sustain them in the struggle.”

All speakers emphasized the importance of united action in the face of national challenges, aligning with this year’s conference theme, “Made for This Moment: Power, Policy, & Progress,” and setting the stage for continued commitment to a more equitable future.

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With 11 hydrogen supply centers and 146 hydrogen stations, Sinopec achieves new milestone of long-distance, cross-regional hydrogen logistics

NANJING, China, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 25, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) announced a new milestone in hydrogen mobility at the High-quality Development Promotion Conference for Modern Industrial Chain of Hydrogen Energy Application hosted by Sinopec in Nanjing. Three hydrogen-powered logistics vehicles of different models successfully completed a 1,500-kilometer journey from the Qingwei Integrated Energy Station in Qingpu District, Shanghai. The route followed the Yangtze River through five provinces and municipalities—Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Hubei—before the vehicles arrived at the Zhijiang Service Area South Station in Yichang, Hubei, refueling at six Sinopec hydrogen stations along the way.

The journey marked another milestone for Sinopec. It follows earlier long-distance, cross-regional hydrogen logistics tests along two hydrogen corridors, the Beijing-Shanghai Corridor and the Western Land-Sea Corridor, built on Sinopec’s extensive energy station network. To date, Sinopec has launched five intercity hydrogen corridors: Beijing-Tianjin, Chengdu-Chongqing, Shanghai-Jiaxing-Ningbo, Jinan-Qingdao and Wuhan-Yichang.

To further integrate hydrogen mobility across eastern and western regions, Sinopec has connected the Shanghai-Jiaxing-Ningbo and Wuhan-Yichang intercity corridors through the Yangtze River hydrogen corridor. The company also plans to extend the network to the Chengdu-Chongqing corridor, fully establishing the Yangtze River hydrogen axis and enabling more hydrogen-powered vehicles to travel on highways with confidence.

Sinopec continues to position itself as China’s leading hydrogen enterprise. It now has an annual hydrogen production capacity of 4.45 million tons. The company also operates the nation’s first industrial-scale seawater-to-hydrogen project at Qingdao Refinery, along with a 100 kW solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) pilot at Zhongyuan Oilfield.

The 30,000-ton per year Ordos integrated wind-solar hydrogen project in Inner Mongolia supplies hydrogen for coal chemical decarbonization. Meanwhile, the 100,000-ton per year Ulanqab integrated wind-solar hydrogen project will deliver China’s first large-scale, cross-provincial, long-distance pure hydrogen pipeline.

In hydrogen mobility, Sinopec now operates 146 hydrogen stations and 11 supply centers. These cover all “3+2” hydrogen fuel cell pilot city clusters, making Sinopec the world’s largest hydrogen station operator.

Looking ahead, Sinopec will align with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) through its ‘Hydrogen Highway’ initiative. The company will leverage its national hydrogen corridors to build refueling networks along highways, activate the hydrogen economy, and pioneer sustainable business models to drive high-quality growth of the industry.

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