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Microbicidal Maintenance: What Is It? Why Use It?

By Shigeharu Yamauchi and Todd Mikowski, Nichia Corporation Many have heard the fable of the tortoise and the hare. Despite big claims and confidence in his ability, the hare loses the race to the tortoise’s consistency. In a world of buzz words and SEO terms like “industry-leading” and “world’s most efficient,” it is easy to believe the claims (aka the hare). The UV LED … [Read more...] about Microbicidal Maintenance: What Is It? Why Use It?

Helping Businesses Meet Corporate Sustainability Goals with UV

By Amy Hedrick, CEO, Cleanbox Technology Corporate sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s now a key part of modern business strategy. Companies across various industries are realizing that sustainable practices aren’t just good for the planet – they’re also great for long-term profitability. By incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses Meet Corporate Sustainability Goals with UV

IUVA Task Force Focuses on Water Treatment, Releases Workshop Report

At the International UV Association (IUVA) World Congress in 2023, the IUVA SDG Task Force convened a workshop focusing on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection for water treatment in low-to-middle income, humanitarian and rural settings worldwide. This session was a deep dive into the challenges of implementing UV systems and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about IUVA Task Force Focuses on Water Treatment, Releases Workshop Report

Embracing Recycled Water: A Conversation with Ben Glickstein at WateReuse Association

By Cori Watkins, contributing editor, UV Solutions According to the YouTube video How the Water You Flush Becomes the Water You Drink ¹, enough wastewater is generated globally to fill 400,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools every day. Ben Glickstein, director of communications, WateReuse Association, explained how his organization, in collaboration with IUVA and other … [Read more...] about Embracing Recycled Water: A Conversation with Ben Glickstein at WateReuse Association

Clean Water for All: UV4Good Brings Sustainable Solutions to Vulnerable Communities

Richard Mariita, MSc., Ph.D.; Tatiana Koutchma, Ph.D.; Maksym Bazhal, Ph.D.; Olena Kushnir, Ph.D. and Ken Sturgess, UV4Good UV4Good harnesses the power of ultraviolet germicidal (UV-C) light to deliver clean water, air and food and explore its potential for healthier environments in vulnerable communities. The power of UV light can tackle contamination by harmful microbes, … [Read more...] about Clean Water for All: UV4Good Brings Sustainable Solutions to Vulnerable Communities

Using UV-C to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Surgical Settings and Chronic Wounds

Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions Staphylococcus aureus is one of many bacteria that can cause infection, and it is widely found in surgical settings and in patients with chronic non-healing wounds. Antibiotics have been effective against this bacterium in the past, but with the dramatic rise of antimicrobial resistant strains and especially the rise of Methicillin-resistant … [Read more...] about Using UV-C to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Surgical Settings and Chronic Wounds

Healthcare and Water Treatment Facilities Discuss UV Disinfection

Izzy Medeiros, MS Student, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire, izzy.medeiros@unh.edu James P. Malley Jr., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, UV Solutions and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, jim.malley@unh.edu Reaching out to all the contacts on the Qualtrics survey (which totals 45), the … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Water Treatment Facilities Discuss UV Disinfection