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Report: Switching to Reusable Packaging Could Eliminate 1 Trillion Single-Use Plastic Bottles and Cups

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Stacked on top of each other, the avoided 1 trillion bottles and cups could reach to the moon and back over 300 times.

Key Points: 
  • Stacked on top of each other, the avoided 1 trillion bottles and cups could reach to the moon and back over 300 times.
  • Reusable packaging is a proven circular solution that can dramatically and quickly reduce the amount of plastic bottles and cups that are produced and that will reach the oceans.
  • “Companies have a responsibility to increase reusable packaging in place of single-use packaging”, added Dr. Dana Miller, Oceana’s Director of Strategic Initiatives.
  • We need real proven solutions, like reuse, that can reduce single-use plastic and marine plastic pollution at scale right now.”

Report: Switching to Reusable Packaging Could Eliminate 1 Trillion Single-Use Plastic Bottles and Cups

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Paralympic Games, Human, Drink, Organization, PepsiCo, Recycling, Paris Games Week, The Coca-Cola Company, Whale, TURN, Shark, Nation, Moon, Turtle, Live Nation Entertainment

Stacked on top of each other, the avoided 1 trillion bottles and cups could reach to the moon and back over 300 times.

Key Points: 
  • Stacked on top of each other, the avoided 1 trillion bottles and cups could reach to the moon and back over 300 times.
  • Reusable packaging is a proven circular solution that can dramatically and quickly reduce the amount of plastic bottles and cups that are produced and that will reach the oceans.
  • The way to really make a difference is to replace single-use plastic with reusable packaging.
  • “Companies have a responsibility to increase reusable packaging in place of single-use packaging”, added Dr. Dana Miller, Oceana’s Director of Strategic Initiatives.

The Coca-Cola Company Elects New Corporate Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced the election of Manuel “Manolo” Arroyo as an executive vice president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced the election of Manuel “Manolo” Arroyo as an executive vice president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • There are no changes to Arroyo’s duties as global chief marketing officer, a role he has held since January 2020.
  • Arroyo is responsible for global category teams; Integrated Marketing Experience, including media, digital marketing, design, marketing assets, human insights and marketing performance; marketing operations and capabilities; and the marketing transformation office.
  • The board has also revised the titles for several other officers who already hold elected roles.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Names New Independent Board Member

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) today announced the appointment of Ajai Puri, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, to its board of directors, effective February 19, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) today announced the appointment of Ajai Puri, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, to its board of directors, effective February 19, 2024.
  • Puri has an extensive background in the food and beverage industry and years of global R&D, innovation, supply chain development, and consumer marketing experience,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Currently he is an active board member at Britannia Industries Ltd. (India), India’s largest independent food company; Olam Group Limited (Singapore), a leading global food and agriculture business; and IMI plc (U.K.), a specialist engineering and technology group.
  • Additionally, Dr. Puri serves as a board member at privately-held Califia Farms LP, a leading plant-based milks company.

American Opportunity Index Reveals How Well the Nation’s 400 Largest Companies Maximize Talent to Drive Business Performance and Advance Employees’ Careers

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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This year’s Index has been expanded to assess 400 of the largest U.S. companies who publicly report their financial performance.

Key Points: 
  • This year’s Index has been expanded to assess 400 of the largest U.S. companies who publicly report their financial performance.
  • The 2023 American Opportunity Index reveals several powerful insights for companies navigating a dynamic labor market:
    Corporate practice has a major impact on workers.
  • Companies have a crucial role to play in creating opportunity and upward mobility for American workers and their families.
  • “The American Opportunity Index demonstrates the incredible significance of corporate policies in determining economic outcomes for most workers.

Sallie Mae Appoints New Members to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointments of Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T. Leech, and Shannon Watkins to its board of directors, effective Jan. 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointments of Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T. Leech, and Shannon Watkins to its board of directors, effective Jan. 2, 2024.
  • Dr. Akella also currently serves on the board of directors of Southern Company.
  • Akella, Mr. Leech, and Mrs. Watkins are each phenomenal leaders who will broaden the expertise, skills, and diversity of our Board,” said Carter Franke, Chair of the Board of Directors, Sallie Mae.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Participation in Two Investor Events

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The Coca-Cola Company announced today that its executives will speak at two investor events in November and December.

Key Points: 
  • The Coca-Cola Company announced today that its executives will speak at two investor events in November and December.
  • John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Redburn Atlantic CEO Conference on Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.
  • The company invites investors to join webcasts for these events at coca-colacompany.com/investors .
  • Downloadable files, as well as transcripts, will be available within 24 hours after the events on the company’s website.

More Ways to Fight Hunger with Feeding America this Holiday Season

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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"We are grateful for our partners' commitment to fighting hunger and for providing opportunities for everyone to give back this holiday season."

Key Points: 
  • "We are grateful for our partners' commitment to fighting hunger and for providing opportunities for everyone to give back this holiday season."
  • Here are the many ways shoppers can help fight hunger during this giving season:
    Blackhawk Network : Blackhawk Network Giving Good gift cards help support Feeding America's mission through each purchase.
  • Coca-Cola: The Coca-Cola Company is making a $100,000 donation and inviting Publix consumers to help local families experiencing hunger from the Holiday Content Hub, taking them to a Feeding America donation page.
  • People can help fight hunger this holiday season in other ways, such as volunteering, making a donation or engaging on social media.

DDB WW Global CEO Alex Lubar appoints Tomas Gonsorcik as Global Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today that Tomas Gonsorcik has been elevated from Chief Strategy Officer, North America to Global Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Gonsorcik will oversee the strategy practice across DDB's global network of creative agencies. He will partner closely with Lubar, as well as Global President & Chief Operating Officer Glen Lomas, and newly appointed Chaka Sobhani, President & Chief Creative Officer, International. He will also join DDB's global leadership team and partner with DDB global planners and creative teams to inspire creativity that has the power to move consumers and impact positive change in their behavior.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today that Tomas Gonsorcik has been elevated from Chief Strategy Officer, North America to Global Chief Strategy Officer.
  • In this new role, Gonsorcik will oversee the strategy practice across DDB's global network of creative agencies.
  • He will partner closely with Lubar, as well as Global President & Chief Operating Officer Glen Lomas, and newly appointed Chaka Sobhani, President & Chief Creative Officer, International.
  • Tomas is also the co-chair of the 4A's Strategy Committee and sits on the WARC Global Effectiveness Council.

Republic Services Polymer Center Opens, Promoting Bottle-to-Bottle Plastics Circularity

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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PHOENIX, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today marked the opening of its Polymer Center in Las Vegas, the first-of-its-kind facility in North America, enabling greater circularity for plastics and helping meet growing demand for recycled material. The Polymer Center expects to produce more than 100 million pounds of recycled plastics each year for use in sustainable packaging and other applications.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today marked the opening of its Polymer Center in Las Vegas, the first-of-its-kind facility in North America, enabling greater circularity for plastics and helping meet growing demand for recycled material.
  • The Polymer Center expects to produce more than 100 million pounds of recycled plastics each year for use in sustainable packaging and other applications.
  • "The Republic Services Polymer Center will supply high-quality, domestically sourced recycled plastic to advance a critical need for more sustainable packaging," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer.
  • The Polymer Center is another example of our commitment to developing solutions that promote greater circularity and help customers achieve their sustainability goals."