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NEWS FLASH - TSO3 Receives National Recognition for its Environmental InitiativesMay 23, 2008Québec City, Canada, May 23, 2008 – TSO3 Inc. (www.tso3.com) has received the Champions for Change award from Practice Greenhealth (PGH), formerly Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E), for the improvements made to its product for lower power requirements. This allows TSO3 to reduce the environmental footprint of its 125L Ozone Sterilizer and therefore, to assist its customers in improving their environmental performance.“This award is a reflection of TSO3’s business ethics and represents a strong commitment to protect patient health and preserve the environment,” said Bob Jarboe, Executive Director, Practice Greenhealth. “The stakes are high and TSO3 has shown us their solutions are exciting.” With this award, TSO3 gets recognition for its environmental initiatives for a second year in a row. In 2007, TSO3 was awarded the “Venture Green” mention at the 2007 OHA HealthAchieve show, held in Toronto for over 8,000 Healthcare Professionals. “TSO3 recognizes the importance of providing quality medical products that also contribute to a better environment as one of our corporate commitments,” said W. Barry McDonald, Interim CEO for TSO3. “Many healthcare facilities are asking for eco-friendly, non-toxic products that eliminate/reduce the bio-hazard impact on employees and the environment. We are pleased to be delivering a unique sterilizer that can positively impact both the environment and public health. We are also pleased to receive this award as a confirmation of our commitment for better patient care with environmentally safe products.” Practice Greenhealth presented Environmental Excellence awards to 140 organizations for their work and commitment to health care and the environment. The Awards were held on the first day of CleanMed 2008, a global conference for environmental leaders in health care, taking place in Pittsburgh from May 20 to 22. About Pratice Greenhealth Practice Greenhealth is the result of the merger of two leading organizations – Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) and the Green Guide for Health Care (GGHC) – with a new clean energy and energy efficiency program – Healthcare Clean Energy Exchange (HCEE). For more information on Practice Greenhealth, healthy initiatives, current trends, news and views, and other links to earth-friendly organizations, visit www.practicegreenhealth.org About TSO3 Founded in Québec, Canada, in 1998, TSO3 specializes in the research and development of innovative, high-performance medical instrument sterilization technology whit high commercial potential. The Company’s first product, the 125L Ozone Sterilizer is a low-temperature, high-capacity, general purpose sterilizer designed for medical facilities. This reliable, easy-to-use system provides safe, efficacious sterilization of heat and moisture-sensitive instruments. As a fast, economical and environmentally friendly technology, it can help hospitals control their costs and maintain a low inventory of medical devices. - 30 - Source: TSO3 Inc. Information: Caroline Côté Director, Corporate Communications & IR (418) 651-0003, Ext. 237 ccote@tso3.com Stéphan Duchesne Sales and Marketing Director (418) 651-0003 Ext. 260 sduchesne@tso3.com |
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