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Meet WYOS, A New Personal Care Line That Really Cares About Personal Care

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WYOS, (Write Your Own Story), launches today with five take anywhere sticks perfect to be used any day by anyone. WYOS is all about less waste, less mess and more convenience- no more leaky jars, shampoo on the shower floor, or tiny bit goop at the bottom of the bottle. The brand is inspiring its community to shine like the stars that they are and write their own story.  And the brand's story goes deeper than just product; WYOS is on a mission to make the world a little kinder. 

Key Points: 
  • The brand is inspiring its community to shine like the stars that they are and write their own story.
  • And the brand's story goes deeper than just product; WYOS is on a mission to make the world a little kinder.
  • This is why we aren't donating based on purchase, but rather based on action, to truly have an impact.
  • WYOS is a personal care line that is all about choice – taking beauty beyond self-care and into community care.

LeapFrog® Announces Availability of New Infant and Preschool Learning Toys

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines. These engaging pretend-play toys include the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy™, a Toy of the Year Award Finalist in the Preschool category, and Ironing Time Learning Set™.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines.
  • These engaging pretend-play toys include the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy, a Toy of the Year Award Finalist in the Preschool category, and Ironing Time Learning Set.
  • For even more role-play fun, the Ironing Time Learning Set helps kids learn about shapes, colors and counting through engaging learning activities.
  • Highlights of the new additions to LeapFrog's infant and preschool collection, available now at major retailers nationwide, include:
    Clean Sweep Learning Caddy : Mop, hop, spin and sweep with the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy!

VTech® and LeapFrog® Toys Named to The Toy Insider's Hot 20 and STEM 10 Lists

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech® and LeapFrog® announced today that 14 products have been selected for The Toy Insider's 17th annual holiday gift guide, a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers. VTech's Level Up Learning Chair™ and LeapFrog's Clean Sweep Learning Caddy™ were named as part of the coveted Hot 20 list, highlighting the top toys children will be asking for this holiday season. VTech's Smart Chart Medical Kit™ and LeapFrog's Magic Adventures Microscope™ were included on the STEM 10 list, featuring toys that encourage science, technology, engineering and math skills to make learning fun. The full holiday gift guide also features six additional VTech products and four additional LeapFrog products.

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  • The full holiday gift guide also features six additional VTech products and four additional LeapFrog products.
  • "We're so happy to be featured in The Toy Insider's popular holiday gift guide and on the exclusive Hot 20 and STEM 10 lists," said Andy Keimach, President, VTech Electronics North America.
  • "The Toy Insider always has a pulse on what's going to be hot for the holiday season and we couldn't agree more that the VTech and LeapFrog toys they included will make great gifts."
  • Additional LeapFrog products named as top holiday toys include My Pal Scout Smarty Paws, Wooden AlphaPup, Tappin' Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone and LeapPods Max.

Five VTech® and LeapFrog® Toys Selected as Esteemed Toy of the Year Award Finalists

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech and LeapFrog announced five products are finalists for The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech and LeapFrog announced five products are finalists for The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • VTech's Level Up Gaming Chair and LeapFrog's 100 Things That Go book are both finalists for Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year.
  • Additionally, the VTech DJ Beat Boxer and LeapFrog My Pal Scout Smarty Paws have both been nominated for Plush Toy of the Year.
  • Additional details about VTech and LeapFrog TOTY finalists can be found at www.vtechkids.com and www.leapfrog.com .

PSC Group, a Portfolio Company of Aurora Capital Partners, Opens Advanced Recycling Facility in Baytown, Texas

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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At this new Baytown complex, PSC will receive industrial post-use plastic in rigid, foam and film forms.

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  • At this new Baytown complex, PSC will receive industrial post-use plastic in rigid, foam and film forms.
  • Using specialized equipment housed at the facility and advanced recycling processes, PSC will combine and densify these plastic streams into customized feedstock material for the commercial production of circular polymers.
  • "Our Baytown facility provides critical advanced recycling capacity for the petrochemical industry and demonstrates our commitment to support dramatically increasing plastic recycling rates," said Joel Dickerson, CEO of PSC Group.
  • Aurora provides unique resources to its portfolio companies through its Strategy & Operations Program and its team of experienced operating advisors.

LeapFrog® Launches New Infant and Preschool Learning Toys

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the latest additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines, including interactive plush pals and engaging role-play toys. The new items include My Pal Scout Smarty Paws™, My Pal Violet Smarty Paws™, Clean Sweep Learning Caddy™ and Ironing Time Learning Set™.

Key Points: 
  • "In addition, our new toys are perfect for pretend play that builds young imaginations and makes learning fun and exciting."
  • For even more role-play fun, the Ironing Time Learning Set helps kids learn about shapes, colors and counting through engaging learning activities.
  • (Ages 6+ months; MSRP: $24.99 each)
    Clean Sweep Learning Caddy: Clean up on fun and learning with the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy!
  • LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage a child's curiosity and love of learning throughout their early developmental journey.

Chimney Safety Institute of America Announces Appointment of New President and Executive Board

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Nelms has served on the board of directors since 2017 and has previously held the title of vice president.

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  • Nelms has served on the board of directors since 2017 and has previously held the title of vice president.
  • Other new appointments to the executive board include John Ceaser of Ceaser Chimney Service, Inc., Vice President, Kurt Felgemacher of Felgemacher Masonry, Secretary, and Avery Soderman of Wells & Sons Chimney Service, Treasurer.
  • The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors dedicated to the education, training, and certification of chimney and industry related professionals.
  • Our nationally recognized credentials include theCSIA Certified Chimney Sweep,CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist,CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician, andCSIA Master Chimney Sweep.

Sweeping Corporation Of America Acquires Clean Sweep Lot Service And BLT Environmental Services

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweeping Corporation of America ("SCA"), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Clean Sweep Lot Service and BLT Environmental Services ("Clean Sweep and BLT" or the "Companies") in Speedway, Indiana located just Northwest of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweeping Corporation of America ("SCA"), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Clean Sweep Lot Service and BLT Environmental Services ("Clean Sweep and BLT" or the "Companies") in Speedway, Indiana located just Northwest of Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Clean Sweep and BLT provide sweeping services to construction and commercial customers throughout the greater Indianapolis market.
  • Clean Sweep and BLT primarily offer construction and commercial sweeping services, which complements SCA's existing services in Indianapolis.
  • I welcome the Clean Sweep and BLT teams to SCA, and we look forward to continuing Clean Sweep's and BLT's tradition of providing tremendous service with their highly talented staff."

Braskem America Becomes an Operation Clean Sweep® blue Member

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announces it has become an Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) blue member.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announces it has become an Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) blue member.
  • Operation Clean Sweep is a joint stewardship program administered by the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Plastics Division and the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
  • In 2018, Braskem committed to adopting best practices around pellet, flake, and powder control at all of its industrial sites, including becoming OCS blue members by end of 2020.
  • Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia.

Kansas City Southern Joins Global Network of Operation Clean Sweep®

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that it has formally joined the global network of Operation Clean Sweep the Plastic Industry Associations and American Chemistry Councils Plastics Divisions campaign to reduce pellet, flake and powder loss for greater product stewardship and environmental protection.

Key Points: 
  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that it has formally joined the global network of Operation Clean Sweep the Plastic Industry Associations and American Chemistry Councils Plastics Divisions campaign to reduce pellet, flake and powder loss for greater product stewardship and environmental protection.
  • OCS reaches all aspects of the plastics industry and is being adopted globally through the Global Declaration of Solutions to Marine Litter.
  • We are committed to adopting and implementing the Operation Clean Sweep program of best management practices to reduce pellet, flake and powder loss for the protection of the environment.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.