Smoke Alarm Safety Outreach Guide
Educate your community on the life-saving benefits of smoke alarms. Raising awareness about their importance can save lives. Share these free resources to educate your community on fire safety and how working smoke alarms prevent tragedy.
Secure Messaging Scorecard
With the prevalence of internet surveillance, ensuring secure communication via phones and computers has become a priority. Numerous companies offer "secure messaging" products, but the effectiveness of these systems remains a question. To assess their security, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has launched the first phase of its Campaign for Secure & Usable Crypto.
Holiday Retail Sector Predicts a 7-9% Sales Boost
Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast predicts a 7% to 9% increase in holiday retail sales for 2021, projecting total sales between $1.28 and $1.3 trillion from November to January. The forecast also anticipates robust growth in e-commerce, with online sales expected to rise by 11% to 15%, reaching between $210 billion and $218 billion.
How Long do Bacteria and Viruses Live Outside the Body?
It depends on which bacteria or virus is present, the kind of surface they land on, and the surrounding environment, such as whether it is hot, cold, humid, or sunny.
Prevent Mosquito Bites
To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents containing one of the following active ingredients.
Smartphone Users Worldwide Will Total 1.75 Billion in 2014
Global mobile phone adoption is steadily rising, with 4.55 billion people expected to use a mobile device in 2014, according to eMarketer’s report, “Worldwide Mobile Phone Users: H1 2014 Forecast and Comparative Estimates.” While the rate of growth is slowing, developing regions such as Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa will continue to drive increases in adoption. Mobile phone penetration is projected to rise from 61.1% of the global population in 2013 to 69.4% by 2017.
A New Way To Measure Word-Of-Mouth Marketing
Consumers have always trusted personal recommendations. Marketers can invest millions in elaborate ad campaigns, but what often influences a buyer’s decision the most is something simple and free: a word-of-mouth endorsement from someone they trust. As people navigate an overwhelming number of product options, traditional marketing messages often get ignored. However, word of mouth breaks through the noise efficiently.
Circular Economy and Material Value Chains
Around the world, businesses, governments, and individuals are recognizing the problems created by the traditional take-make-dispose model of production and consumption. In 2019 alone, more than 92 billion tonnes of materials were extracted and processed, accounting for nearly half of global CO2 emissions. The resulting waste – including plastics, textiles, food, and electronics – is putting immense pressure on both the environment and human health.
Data and Statistics on Children's Mental Health
Mental disorders in children involve significant changes in how they learn, behave, or manage their emotions. These changes can cause distress and difficulties in daily life. Common mental disorders diagnosed during childhood include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and behavior disorders.
Global Consumers Support Companies Committed to Social Responsibility
A recent study found that 55% of global online consumers across 60 countries are willing to pay more for products and services from companies that prioritize positive social and environmental impacts. The desire to support socially responsible brands is strongest in Asia-Pacific (64%), Latin America (63%), and the Middle East/Africa (63%). In North America and Europe, the numbers are lower, with 42% and 40%, respectively.