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Adoption rates of sustainability schemes and eco-labels are expected to increase in North America this year. Ecovia Intelligence finds that Organic and Non-GMO Project are leading in terms of sales, however there is growing proliferation in terms of number of schemes and labels.

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Fast internet connectivity and stable networking are vital for a successful digital transformation. Eurofiber, the leading B2B technology specialist, runs a fiber network that is currently more than 70,500 kilometers long and growing by 50 kilometers every week. The company with over 600 employees is headquartered in the Netherlands and offers its customers ultra-modern infrastructure to drive forward digitalization in business and society.

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Wisdome Stockholm is a new scientific experiential arena situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The Wisdome Stockholm building encompasses a wooden architectural design creating an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square meters. Stora Enso has been the main partner and delivered sustainable wooden construction materials for the project.

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AIDDISON™ software-as-a-service platform bridges the gap between virtual molecule design and real-world manufacturing.

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The interplay of digital systems, intelligent building-control systems and connected mobility is leading to dynamic changes in the use of rooms. If necessary, the living room can become an office. For its part, the office should have both quiet working areas and communication zones for social interaction while hotel lobbies are morphing into co-working spaces.

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The electromobility industry has been experiencing an unstoppable global upswing for several years. As a result, the demand for electrochemical storage systems is also rising continuously. Lithium-ion battery cells are the central element of the coveted energy storage systems, and the demands placed on their performance, safety and efficiency are correspondingly high.

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In a world where water-repellent textiles play an important role in various industries, Pulcra Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has joined forces with its subsidiary, Devan Chemicals, to introduce DEVAN REPEL: a new brand in the water repellency market. The first product in that range, DEVAN REPEL ONE, is a durable water repellent for Polyester and blends developed on the scientific foundation of the companies’ chemical and textile technology know-how.

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Guardian Glass and Kuraray have partnered to obtain a Document Technique d’Application (DTA) for the compatibility of Guardian SunGuard™ High Durable (HD) coatings (coating against interlayer) and SentryGlas® Xtra™ interlayer material. This combination offers architects and façade consultants a new opportunity to design a building envelope with high strength and energy performance.

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Innovations in Optics, Inc. [IOI], emphasizes the paramount importance of thermal management in LED technology for optimal performance and longevity.

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The next Sustainable Foods Summit will focus on circularity. For the first time, the North American edition will discuss approaches to move to circularity in the food industry. How can regenerative agriculture and upcycling help the transition to a circular economy? How can food and beverage brands move away from single-use plastics? How can they innovate with sustainable ingredients? Such questions will be addressed at the North American edition, hosted in San Francisco on 24-25th January.

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