Mars, Incorporated has formalized its partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a new stage of progress in their combined work tackling global sustainability challenges and addressing the root causes of poverty. The signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizes the ongoing work between the two organizations to address…
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Dow celebrates leading role in advancing a Circular Economy for Africa
Dow (NYSE: DOW) celebrated the progress of its social enterprise, the Project Butterfly™ initiative, in Nairobi, Kenya, by bringing together the local community, entrepreneurs, school children, government agencies and NGOs, working collectively to address the urgent environmental challenge surrounding plastics waste in Africa. The event is the latest in a series of activities Dow has…
LG launches round cassette to complete interior design and performance
As a leader in the HVAC industry,LG Electronics (LG) launches Round Cassette to prove its merits in spaces particularly with exposed or high ceilings. Café, restaurants, high-end department stores, and hotels with trendy interiors are candidates. According to an analysis of the most frequently used design terms in 2018 by Airbnb Plus hosts, a higher-end tier of…
Unilever achieves 100% renewable electricity across five continents
Unilever announced today that its factories, offices, R&D facilities, data centres, warehouses and distribution centres across five continents are now powered by 100% renewable grid electricity. As far as possible, Unilever’s transition to renewable electricity has been delivered through supporting the development of local renewable energy markets, with 38% of its grid electricity supplied through…
Kenyans recognized at Intercontinental Social Media Competition
Three Kenyan youths were recognized by Rosatom for demonstrating how nuclear technologies can contribute in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) during a youth forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. The trio – Wafula Lukorito, Job Ogenche and Felix Kipng’etich – were feted for winning this year’s Atoms for Africa Online Competition that required African…
Dove moves to 100% recycled plastic bottles, and plastic-free packs for its beauty bar
Dove, one of the largest beauty brands in the world, has unveiled new initiatives and impact figures to accelerate the global beauty industry’s progress to address plastic waste. As one of the biggest known reduction plans of its kind in the beauty industry, the Dove initiatives will generate an ongoing massive impact, reducing the use of virgin plastic by…
Five things to consider before purchasing a washing machine
There are things that people often ignore while buying a laundry machine. If you are planning to use your laundry for commercial purposes, the quality should always be something that tops your list in things to look for. Here are some of the questions you should ALWAYS ask yourself: What brand should I go for?…
Nuclear research and energy have great potential to empower growing African economies
Rosatom presented an array of solutions in nuclear for energy- and technology-hungry African states at the African Nuclear Business Platform conference that took place on 15-16 October 2019 in Nairobi. The conference gathered over 150 energy and nuclear professionals from across the globe. Representatives from key African countries that are planning or already implementing their…
Five things to consider when buying a washing machine
There are things that people often ignore while buying a laundry machine. If you are planning to use your laundry for commercial purposes, the quality should always be something that tops your list in things to look for. Here are some of the questions you should ALWAYS ask yourself: What brand should I go for?…
Unilever announces ambitious new commitments for a waste-free world
Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton and Omo has announced ambitious new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics Unilever has confirmed that by 2025 it will: Halve its use of virgin plastic, by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by more than…
LG launches industry-first compact R32 VRF Air Conditioner
LG Electronics (LG) has launched industry’s first 4-6 HP R32 refrigerant-applied variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solution, Multi V S. From residential buildings, condominiums with small balconies that have limited installation areas, and to small and medium sized stores and offices, Multi V S is the smallest and lightest among R32 refrigerant-applied compact sized VRF solution…
DASANI® takes steps to reduce plastic waste
DASANI®, the No.1 mainstream water brand in the United States, today announced a robust pipeline of sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50 percent recycled material by 2030. Updates to DASANI’s packaging line-up are designed to reduce plastic waste…
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