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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canada's Vinyl and Fenestration Industry Groups Announce Pilot to Recycle Vinyl Windows
TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, on World Environment Day, the Vinyl Institute of Canada (VIC) is proud to announce Project Win-Finity, a national pilot program stewarded by the association and aimed at recycling post-consumer PVC windows. This initiative, in partnership with Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Vision Extrusions Group, will help establish a circular recycling system for vinyl windows across Canada. The project is also supported by Fenestration Canada, Strategic Materials Inc., the Municipal Waste Association of Ontario, the Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada, Viking Recyclers Inc., and EPL Plastics Inc. "This collaboration marks a major step toward diverting vinyl and glass from landfills and creating new products from old windows," said project lead Tony Vella of Vision Extrusions Group. Dr. Marzieh Riahinezhad, Research Officer at the NRC and the project's technical lead, noted that "the pilot aims to minimize plastic waste and contribute to reducing the Canadian construction sector's carbon footprint." President & CEO of the VIC, Aiñe Curran added: "We're building on the success of our 2020 PVC 123 Medical Recycling Project partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada. This new initiative further proves the recyclability of PVC and the industry's commitment toward a circular economy." Fred Neske of Formosa Plastics emphasized the environmental value: "Recycling post-consumer PVC windows cuts CO₂ emissions, saves raw materials, and keeps waste out of landfills." Two-Year Ontario Pilot Launches September 19, 2025 The pilot is expected to be in full operation by September 19, 2025, aligning with World Clean Up Day, which addresses the global solid waste problem and marine debris. The project is designed to evaluate a recycled-content model for vinyl windows and set the stage for broader recycling systems. Collection and processing of post-consumer windows will be focused within the Greater Toronto Area, organized by the Win-Finity Task Group, from the removal of windows to their reuse in new products. About the Vinyl Institute of Canada The Vinyl Institute of Canada advocates for and actively participates in the sustainable development and innovative recycling solutions within the vinyl industry while fostering partnerships that promote environmental stewardship and resource recovery. SOURCE Vinyl Institute Of Canada
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Canada's Vinyl and Fenestration Industry Groups Announce Pilot to Recycle Vinyl Windows
TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, on World Environment Day, the Vinyl Institute of Canada (VIC) is proud to announce Project Win-Finity, a national pilot program stewarded by the association and aimed at recycling post-consumer PVC windows. This initiative, in partnership with Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Vision Extrusions Group, will help establish a circular recycling system for vinyl windows across Canada. The project is also supported by Fenestration Canada, Strategic Materials Inc., the Municipal Waste Association of Ontario, the Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada, Viking Recyclers Inc., and EPL Plastics Inc. "This collaboration marks a major step toward diverting vinyl and glass from landfills and creating new products from old windows," said project lead Tony Vella of Vision Extrusions Group. Dr. Marzieh Riahinezhad, Research Officer at the NRC and the project's technical lead, noted that "the pilot aims to minimize plastic waste and contribute to reducing the Canadian construction sector's carbon footprint." President & CEO of the VIC, Aiñe Curran added: "We're building on the success of our 2020 PVC 123 Medical Recycling Project partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada. This new initiative further proves the recyclability of PVC and the industry's commitment toward a circular economy." Fred Neske of Formosa Plastics emphasized the environmental value: "Recycling post-consumer PVC windows cuts CO₂ emissions, saves raw materials, and keeps waste out of landfills." Two-Year Ontario Pilot Launches September 19, 2025The pilot is expected to be in full operation by September 19, 2025, aligning with World Clean Up Day, which addresses the global solid waste problem and marine debris. The project is designed to evaluate a recycled-content model for vinyl windows and set the stage for broader recycling systems. Collection and processing of post-consumer windows will be focused within the Greater Toronto Area, organized by the Win-Finity Task Group, from the removal of windows to their reuse in new products. About the Vinyl Institute of CanadaThe Vinyl Institute of Canada advocates for and actively participates in the sustainable development and innovative recycling solutions within the vinyl industry while fostering partnerships that promote environmental stewardship and resource recovery. SOURCE Vinyl Institute Of Canada View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Stacks to be Showcased at Blockchain and Digital Assets Virtual Investor Conference on June 5th
NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stacks (STX), the leading Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2), which is dedicated to unlocking and scaling Bitcoin's full potential, will be represented at the upcoming Blockchain and Digital Assets Virtual Investor Conference hosted by on June 5th, 2025. Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director at the Stacks Asia Foundation, is scheduled to present live at the event. Stacks enables both retail and institutional users and investors to seamlessly participate in the Bitcoin economy. Event Details This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event. It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. Date: June 5, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM ET Link: REGISTER HERE Kyle Ellicott will be available for 1x1 meetings with investors on June 5th & 10th. Learn more about the event at Recent Stacks Highlights About Stacks Stacks is the leading Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) and the top L2 by developer traction, user activity, and market capitalization. Stacks is unlocking over $1 trillion in passive Bitcoin capital and making BTC a fully programmable, productive asset. Stacks enables smart contracts and decentralized applications to leverage Bitcoin as a secure, programmable foundation. With the Nakamoto upgrade activated in October 2024, Stacks achieved near-instant transactions, while retaining the security and irreversibility of Bitcoin L1. The launch of sBTC in December 2024 opened the door for developers and users to use native BTC in smart contracts, DeFi, and other Bitcoin-secured applications, including paying gas fees with BTC. The Stacks (STX) token was the first to undergo an SEC-qualified sale in the United States, and the project fully decentralized before the mainnet launch in 2021. About Virtual Investor Conferences® Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors. Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors. CONTACTS: Virtual Investor Conferences John M. Viglotti SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access OTC Markets Group (212) 220-2221 [email protected]
Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Emissions certification misses the mark
Lahore, which battles severe smog each fall season, is once again initiating measures to curb environmental pollution by conducting emissions testing and certification of four-wheel vehicles. Critics, however, have argued that the project overlooks the role of key polluters in instigating air pollution. Under a pilot project, vehicles in Lahore are undergoing emissions testing after which they receive a green sticker with a QR code on their windshield, confirming that they meet environmental emission standards. However, this testing is currently limited to four-wheeled vehicles, excluding motorcycles and rickshaws, which significantly contribute to pollution. As per statistics obtained from the Punjab Excise Department, the province has 20 million registered motorcycles and 5 million four-wheeled vehicles, with Lahore alone accounting for 5.2 million motorcycles and 1.3 million four-wheeled vehicles. According to Secretary of Environment Raja Jahanzaib Anwar, the current emissions testing initiative falls under the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VIC). 'A decade ago, the Punjab government had established 32 VIC stations across the province through a public-private partnership (PPP). These stations evaluated nine key parameters, including smoke emissions and overall vehicle fitness. However, with the rapid increase in the number of vehicles, the VIC system became overwhelmed. To ease the burden on the Transport Department, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has taken over the responsibility for emissions testing, with nine dedicated stations across Lahore, offering free services to the public. This complimentary testing facility will remain available until June 30th,' claimed Anwar. According to the Environment Department, vehicles that exceed permissible emission limits are denied certification and instructed to undergo necessary repairs. This system is expected to be fully operational before the upcoming smog season. Vehicles without certification will face restricted movement and may be subject to substantial fines. Despite the well-intended plan devised by the EPA, key stakeholders in the automotive industry are not too optimistic about the success of the pilot project. Suneel Sarfraz Munj, Chairman of Pak Wheels—a leading vehicle marketplace—highlighted the fact that 60 per cent of road traffic in Pakistan consisted of two- and three-wheelers, which were among the biggest contributors to vehicular smoke emissions. 'Apart from this, we have to focus on improving our petrol and diesel quality. Until fuel quality improves, vehicle certification will not be beneficial. As an analogy, using poor fuel in clean vehicles is as futile as serving bad food in clean dishes,' explained Munj. On the other hand, Dawar Hamid Butt, Coordinator of the Pakistan Air Quality Experts Group, considered this initiative a promising pilot project. "I hope this initiative will deliver positive results and pave the way for broader efforts to protect large cities like Lahore from worsening air quality,' he added. Where some environmental experts welcomed the emissions testing initiative as a positive step toward tackling air pollution, environmental lawyer Rafi Alam underscored the importance of expanding testing to include motorcycles, rickshaws, and loader vehicles, which are major contributors to smoke and harmful emissions. Furthermore, many experts have opined that during emissions testing and certification, it was crucial to consider the engine quality, which should be at least Euro III since engines with lower standards emitted more pollutants. Apparently, engines with Euro II or lower standards, such as two-stroke rickshaws, old motorcycles, and vehicles over 25 years old, emit hazardous gases like nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. In contrast, vehicles with modern engines significantly reduce emissions. Hence, experts have urged the government to make the use of Euro V fuel and engines mandatory.
News.com.au
25-05-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Zoe Daniel requests recount after losing tight race in Goldstein
Zoe Daniel is calling for a recount after losing the Melbourne seat of Goldstein to Liberal moderate Tim Wilson by just 260 votes. The Australian Electoral Commission confirmed on Saturday the count had been finalised. But the Teal independent said there 'several errors'. 'In light of the very tight margin and several errors picked up in the portion of the count that was included in the distribution of preferences, leading to unusual fluctuations and large numbers of votes moving to and fro in the final stages of the count, I have taken expert advice and asked the AEC to consider whether a full recount is appropriate,' Ms Daniel said in a statement. 'There are also several outstanding questions regarding the broader count which would be resolved by a recount. 'As always, I will respect the process and await the commission's decision.' Confirming the results, the AEC said it was considering a recount and 'an announcement regarding that decision will be made when able'. The full distribution of preferences in Goldstein (VIC) finalised today. The margin is 260 in favour of the Liberal Party candidate. A recount request is being considered and an announcement regarding that decision will be made when able. — AEC âœ�ï¸� (@AusElectoralCom) May 24, 2025 Ms Daniel, who was a journalist for three decades before entering politics, unseated Mr Wilson in 2022, dealing a blow to the Liberal Party's moderate ranks. Mr Wilson has pushed back against Ms Daniel's complaint, saying on Sunday the 'AEC has been very thorough'. 'The count has gone on for 3 weeks, Liberal & Teal scrutineers observed the process, votes were counted multiple times, our margin hasn't dropped below 100 once in majority,' he wrote on social media. 'Our 260 margin nearly doubles an imaginary 140 auto recount threshold.' He said the issues Ms Daniel identified had been 'identified & addressed' by 'Liberal & Teal scrutineers'. 'I respected the AEC's decision, even when it was not in my favour,' Mr Wilson said. 'Those votes were counted again. The discrepancies were identified and reconciled. 'That is why we have so much faith in the AEC's thoroughness. The margin settled at 260 in my favour.' He added that he had 'lived political grief'. Thank you to the AEC staff, Liberal & Teal scrutineers, all the volunteers who have helped on this campaign, and the people of Goldstein. I wish Zoe Daniel, her family and staff well in their next chapter. — Tim Wilson (@tw4goldstein) May 24, 2025 'I have empathy for how hard it is,' Mr Wilson said. 'But one of the best things I did after the 2022 election was get to 'acceptance' quickly in the interests of the voters, my volunteers, and myself. 'Thank you to the AEC staff, Liberal & Teal scrutineers, all the volunteers who have helped on this campaign, and the people of Goldstein. 'I wish Zoe Daniel, her family and staff well in their next chapter.'
