NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 14 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release: FICCI's latest quarterly survey on Manufacturing reveals that momentum of growth has accelerated in Quarter 2 of 2023-24 which is likely to continue for the subsequent quarters of FY 2023-24 as well, notwithstanding slowdown in developed nations. In the Q1 April-June 2023-24, 57% of the respondents reported higher production levels. Further, over 79% of the respondents shar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mark Warner, D-Va., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Tim Scott, R-S.C., called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure Chinese companies aren't evading U.S. laws against forced labor and costing American jobs, by stepping up oversight and enforcement pro  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 17 -- Cellulose, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers the conversion of polymers and resources into manufactured goods, such as pulp, paper, textiles and natural fibers, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2023 edition (Vol. 30, Issue 17): * Sustainable green packaging based on nanocellulose composites-present and future * Micro and nanoengineered structures and compounds: nanocellulose * Progress in self-cleaning textiles: param  more

NORTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 14 -- The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management issued the following news release: CIWM welcomes Steve Barclay as the new Defra Secretary of State. The Institution looks forward to developing a close working relationship with him to support the UK economy in making meaningful progress towards its 2050 net zero target and accelerate the development of a more circular economy. Lee Marshall, Policy & External Affairs Director, said: "CIWM applauds recent progress m  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Nov. 17 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * Award-winning nanofiltration membranes help enable wastewater reuse and resource recovery in challenging applications while reducing energy consumption. * * * Starting today, DuPont(TM) FilmTec(TM) Fortilife(TM) NF1000 membrane elements are now sold worldwide. The high-productivity nanofiltration elements help enable increased wastewater reuse and resource recovery in some of the most challengin  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Acknowledging that net zero climate goals will not be achievable without circularity, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Deloitte* have collaborated on a new report, 'Pathways to Net Zero: Circular Strategies for Climate Action,' that aims to provide companies with a tangible on-ramp of strategies, approaches and tactics to help their business grow while using and wasting fewer  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 17 -- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the "Fine Arts Museums") and Snap Inc. today announced an interactive augmented reality installation at the de Young museum that celebrates how technology is transforming the way we experience fashion and culture. It will launch on January 20, 2024, at the opening of the Fine Arts Museums' major exhibition Fashioning San Francisco:   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 15 -- The Minnesota Historical Society issued the following news release: The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 36 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $313,062 in 24 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 18 (TNScapv) -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release: Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the CBI, Make UK and Energy UK - backed by more than 200 companies and trade associations - have written to the Chancellor to ask that full capital expensing be made a permanent feature of the UK tax system. Full text of the letter is as follows: Dear Chancellor, We are writing to ask you to make full expensing a permanent feature of the UK tax system   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: In recognition of America Recycles Day, DEQ Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser and members of the Secretary's Circular Economy Council are highlighting the state's recycling infrastructure with a focus on moving toward a more circular economy. Today, the Secretary and Council members toured Powerhouse Recycling, which is developing North Carolina's first dedi  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 17, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined the SUNY Polytechnic Institute community and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to announce a $44 million State investment in the university, which will expand the current health science wing and update nursing labs in Donovan Hall, as well as create a semiconductor processing lab for workforce development, and a robotics and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's Native Art Market returns to the museums in Washington, D.C., and New York Dec. 2 and 3. This annual event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. At each location, more than 30 artists will of  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * MU research shows customers are relatively unaware of a company's positive impact on society, which could affect long-term profits. * * * It can seem like a smart decision for companies to focus on making a quick buck. However, researchers have found that it might be beneficial for companies to prioritize practices that might not pay off immediately, like sustainability and understandi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on Nov. 13, 2023, with Michael Serazio, associate professor of communication at Boston College: * * * In his new book, Serazio explores America's fixation on being "real" and the industries dedicated to the careful cultivation of authenticity. * * * By Hailey Reissman "A few decades into the twenty-first century, America obsesses over authenticity," begi  more

BANBURY, England, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The Waste and Resources Action Programme issued the following news release: UK Plastics Pact latest report demonstrates how important public/private partnerships are in delivering fast impact ahead of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations. * Public/private partnership models, like The UK Plastics Pact, must be in the DNA of the Global Plastics Treaty, alongside binding regulatory measures, if it is to achieve its enormous task, says WRAP. * 99% of problemati  more