Recycling

GAF Announces Texas as Home of First Commercial-Scale Asphalt Shingle Recycling Operation

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced plans for its initial commercial-scale asphalt shingle recycling operation to reclaim post-consumer shingle waste and support production of the first roofing shingles manufactured with recycled asphalt.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced plans for its initial commercial-scale asphalt shingle recycling operation to reclaim post-consumer shingle waste and support production of the first roofing shingles manufactured with recycled asphalt.
  • The operation includes a new asphalt shingle recycling center located in Corsicana, Texas, designed to take end-of-life roofing shingles, reclaim 90 percent of the waste material collected and create high-quality recycled asphalt briquettes that can be transported and used in the manufacture of new products.
  • GAF plans to scale this recycling capability with the ultimate goal of incorporating recycled asphalt content across all GAF shingle products and diverting at least 1 million tons of asphalt shingles annually from landfills by 2030.
  • We are honored to have Ennis selected for this milestone expansion project," said Mayor Angeline Juenemann, City of Ennis, Texas.

Pernod Ricard USA Partners with Keep America Beautiful® to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Responsib'All Day

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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a two-year hiatus, Pernod Ricard USA will celebrate its 10th annual Responsib'All Day of service on June 16.

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  • NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a two-year hiatus, Pernod Ricard USA will celebrate its 10th annual Responsib'All Day of service on June 16.
  • "We're thrilled to collaborate with Keep America Beautiful to make it happen this year."
  • For Responsib'All Day, they will provide training and resources to Pernod Ricard USA employees and host them at clean-up, beautification and reclamation sites all over the country.
  • "Celebrating sustainability efforts that shape our communities, like Responsib'All Day, is essential," said Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful.

SHARC Energy Welcomes Washington State’s Building Electrification Mandate

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

(CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the "Company"), a world leader in energy transfer from wastewater, commends Washington for being the first US state to incorporate building electrification mandates into statewide energy codes.

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  • (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the "Company"), a world leader in energy transfer from wastewater, commends Washington for being the first US state to incorporate building electrification mandates into statewide energy codes.
  • There are nearly 30 SHARC and PIRANHA WET systems installed or in progress in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia helping residential and commercial buildings and district energy systems meet their sustainability goals.
  • We hope other states in the US and countries worldwide will adopt similar electrification measures to their building codes.
  • Recognizing the environmental and economic benefits of recycling thermal energy from wastewater, companies across the globe have shown tremendous interest in adopting SHARC Energy technology.

Rubicon Announces Nomination of Barry H. Caldwell to its Post-Combination Board of Directors

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We are thrilled to announce that Barry Caldwell is nominated for election to the post-combination Rubicon Board, said Nate Morris, Chairman and CEO of Rubicon.

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  • We are thrilled to announce that Barry Caldwell is nominated for election to the post-combination Rubicon Board, said Nate Morris, Chairman and CEO of Rubicon.
  • I am delighted to be nominated to join the Rubicon Board at this exciting time in the Companys history, said Mr. Caldwell.
  • Rubicon is a leading environmental innovator, harnessing the power of its cloud-based software products to drive transformation in the waste and recycling category.
  • Rubicon is a digital marketplace for waste and recycling, and provider of innovative software-based solutions for businesses and governments worldwide.

Oatly Adds Electric Trucks to Its North American Transportation Logistics

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MALM, Sweden, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) (Oatly or the Company), the worlds original and largest oat drink company, announced today the introduction of electric powered, heavy-duty trucks to the Companys ground transportation in North America.

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  • MALM, Sweden, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) (Oatly or the Company), the worlds original and largest oat drink company, announced today the introduction of electric powered, heavy-duty trucks to the Companys ground transportation in North America.
  • A critical part of that system includes the transportation we and the broader food and beverage industry utilize across the supply chain, said Chi Mbachu, VP of Logistics at Oatly, North America.
  • Were thrilled to get these electric trucks on the road in North America and continue our global transition to sustainable ground transportation.
  • Oatly is utilizing its fleet of five electric trucks from its two currently operating factories in the U.S., located in Ogden, UT and Millville, NJ.

Ranpak Announces Significant Progress Towards Key ESG Targets

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(Ranpak) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today released its 2021 ESG Impact Report which announced it made significant progress in 2021 towards achieving the companys 2030 ESG targets.

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  • (Ranpak) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today released its 2021 ESG Impact Report which announced it made significant progress in 2021 towards achieving the companys 2030 ESG targets.
  • The 2021 ESG Impact Report underscores the significant progress made since last years report, which announced the companys commitment to meeting several ambitious targets by 2030.
  • Progress against those targets outlined in 2021 includes:
    Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) Content.
  • Ranpaks 2021 ESG Impact Report further highlights the companys broader mission To Deliver a Better WorldTM by outlining Ranpaks continued progress in several key ESG areas, including:

ARCA Recycling, Inc., a Subsidiary of JanOne Inc., Opens Three New Recycling Centers in Washington, California and New Jersey

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The new recycling facilities are located in Kent, Washington, Tulare, California and Hainesport, New Jersey.

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  • The new recycling facilities are located in Kent, Washington, Tulare, California and Hainesport, New Jersey.
  • These new recycling centers will support a range of ARCA's services including residential appliance recycling programs implemented on behalf of major electric utilities, ENERGY STAR appliance replacement programs and appliance recycling on behalf of ARCA's commercial clients.
  • ARCA Recycling is the largest implementer of appliance recycling and replacement programs in North America, with over 100 programs in operation.
  • JanOne Inc's subsidiary, ARCA Recycling, recycles household appliances by providing turnkey recycling and replacement services for utilities and other sponsors of energy efficiency programs.

Reach Industries Wins GS1 US Startup Lab Pitch Competition During GS1 Connect

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

EWING, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US announces that Reach Industries, a startup with a mission to augment scientists and make laboratories more efficient, has won the $10,000 first-place grand prize in the fourth-annual GS1 US Startup Lab Pitch Competition. Additionally, Scrapp, a mobile application created to promote correct recycling, won the $5,000 second-place prize, and NotiSphere, a digital platform that offers efficient medical recall management, was awarded the $3,000 third-place prize. The winners were revealed during a ceremony at GS1 Connect, held June 7-9 in San Diego, Calif.

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  • EWING, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US announces that Reach Industries , a startup with a mission to augment scientists and make laboratories more efficient, has won the $10,000 first-place grand prize in the fourth-annual GS1 US Startup Lab Pitch Competition .
  • The winners were revealed during a ceremony at GS1 Connect , held June 7-9 in San Diego, Calif.
  • The GS1 US Startup Lab Pitch Competition showcased emerging technologies that could have a significant impact on commerce and supply chains, leveraging technologies from artificial intelligence and machine learning to computer vision and mixed reality.
  • "These startups offer disruptive and innovative technologies that leverage GS1 Standards as a foundation," said Melanie Nuce, senior vice president, innovation & partnerships, GS1 US.

AUSTIN FC ANNOUNCES ATLAS TECHNOLOGY GROUP AS OFFICIAL CLUB PARTNER

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

In addition to the $120,000 Year one donations, Austin FC and Atlas to invest in carbon offsets via TheGoodTraveler.org to offset emissions resulting from 2022 team airline travel

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  • In addition to the $120,000 Year one donations, Austin FC and Atlas to invest in carbon offsets via TheGoodTraveler.org to offset emissions resulting from 2022 team airline travel
    AUSTIN, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin FC announced today Atlas Technology Group LLC (Atlas) as an official Club partner.
  • Austin FC and Atlas are also purchasing carbon offsets via TheGoodTraveler.org to assist with removing greenhouse gas emissions by helping offset the 35,000+ miles of planned roundtrip airline travel for Austin FC's 2022 road travel.
  • Together, Austin FC and Atlas are announcing two (2) new initiatives that as part of Austin FC's Vibrancy through Sustainability community pillar and ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability at the stadium, Club, and city level.
  • First, Austin FC and Atlas are contributing $20,000 in 2022 to the Clean Air Force of Central Texas, and the Club is signing on as a Corporate Partner.

Alfa Laval joins the IEA (International Energy Agency) conference to discuss energy efficiency

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LUND, Sweden, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval joined the International Energy Agency's annual global conference on energy efficiency on 7-9 June 2022.

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  • LUND, Sweden, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval joined the International Energy Agency's annual global conference on energy efficiency on 7-9 June 2022.
  • The IEA's annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency brings together decision-makers from government, industry, and broader society to explore how international ambitions on energy efficiency can be translated into faster and stronger real-world progress.
  • During the conference we have had very constructive and promising discussions on how to take energy efficiency to the next level, from talk to action," says Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval.
  • Did you knowEvery year, Alfa Laval heat exchangers installed in energy efficiency applications enable a reduced capacity need of 50GW!