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One of the worst non-medical effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been its effect on school aged children. Both educators and research scientists are finding that grades, learning retention, circadian rhythms/sleep cycles, and even general mental health are suffering as Zoom learning fails to fully fill the gap. Meanwhile, the slowing of Covid spread and…
If a business or organization wants to continue to welcome customers or clients, keep enough staff working to serve them, and even just stay open, they need to provide COVID-19 safety measures. However, doing so usually involves methods that are labor intensive, depend on compliance from those who may not be eager to comply, etc.…
Managing an industrial environment such as a multi-plant site or industrial park is a massive undertaking with thousands of details to attend to. Even the lighting you choose can have an effect on your success and that of those working at the site. Fortunately, making some informed decisions can save energy, increase productivity and brighten…
Dr. Danny Pierce had a simple four-word expression of his multi-faceted vision for Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center in Oregon, Illinois: Active, Green and Growing. This Presbyterian ministry would be active in the community, active and growing in their faith, and care for the environment more than ever before. To make the green part of…
It can be argued that there is no business where the margins matter more to success than in manufacturing. Any drag on productivity hits directly at the profit you make on each manufactured piece. Since you may be competing with overseas firms that pay their workforce a fraction on what you pay yours, you might…
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, there’s an increased demand for sanitation methods that can be used with a wide range of items reliably and quickly. UV-C ultraviolet lights are a fast-germicidal technology that kills over 99% of biological hazards, eliminating viruses (including coronavirus), bacteria, mold, etc. However, improperly UV-C use can be a danger to…
There’s always pressure to reduce costs in manufacturing, not just on the production line, but anywhere you can. LED’s lighting controls are an answer because they reduce energy use. But can they reduce your costs in other ways? In fact, they can. LED’s not only save energy, with a little strategizing they can also help…
It’s typical for those who recommend converting to new lighting to focus on the cost savings a business can experience by installing LED’s or other new energy saving technologies. That certainly makes sense, given that LED’s offer significant savings, using less power and requiring less frequent maintenance. However, a lighting change can boost your business…
Even in strong economic times, reducing expenses is always a smart move. In today’s climate of crisis, it makes even more sense to take opportunities to cut costs wherever you can. Energy use is an excellent place to start, and new technologies and incentives make energy reduction easier than before. The question is, how do…
When the leadership of Rockford Lutheran School was examining how they might reduce energy costs at their Junior/Senior High School buildings, they wisely turned to solar power. But, advisers suggested they focus first on an easier way to reduce electrical costs: Replacing the school’s traditional lighting incandescent and fluorescent lighting with LED’s. Rockford Lutheran asked…