Industrial ecology

Two Pillars Launches Another Revolutionary Kitchen Gadget: ZipBag

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

ZipBag helps households reduce their plastic waste from the single-use plastic baggies that are frequently found in kitchens.

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  • ZipBag helps households reduce their plastic waste from the single-use plastic baggies that are frequently found in kitchens.
  • ZipBag not only saves the Earth and oceans from pollution but also savesmoney, as one reusableZipBagcan replace thousands of plastic bags.
  • "When designingZipBag, our focus was to create a reusable kitchen and on-the-go gadget that can be reused for years and years," says Lau.
  • Two Pillars is a company focused on creatingeco-friendly kitchen and home goods products that are socially conscious and make everyday living easier.

VillageMD Partners with Zero Waste Chicago to Create a Zero Waste Workplace

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- VillageMD , a leading national provider of primary care, today announced a new partnership with Zero Waste Chicago to create a zero-waste workplace at their headquarters at 125 S. Clark Street in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- VillageMD , a leading national provider of primary care, today announced a new partnership with Zero Waste Chicago to create a zero-waste workplace at their headquarters at 125 S. Clark Street in Chicago.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Zero Waste Chicago to develop a plan in Chicago that we believe is transferrable across our many markets."
  • Zero Waste Chicago offers a turnkey program to help clients develop and meet sustainability goalsand will assist VillageMD in creating a zero-waste corporate environment.
  • The Zero Waste Chicago team will partner with a VillageMD sustainability task force to lead the implementation.

RESTORE 1st Advanced Therapies Science Meeting

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Friday, November 1, 2019

BERLIN, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --RESTORE-Health by Advanced Therapies invites you to join the First Advanced Therapies Science Meeting (ATSM), an EACCMEaccredited event, which will be held at the Maritim Hotel, Stauffenbergstrae in Berlin from the 25th - 26thNovember 2019.

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  • BERLIN, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --RESTORE-Health by Advanced Therapies invites you to join the First Advanced Therapies Science Meeting (ATSM), an EACCMEaccredited event, which will be held at the Maritim Hotel, Stauffenbergstrae in Berlin from the 25th - 26thNovember 2019.
  • RESTORE aims to ensure that these regenerative therapies are implemented as a standard of care across Europe and beyond.
  • The 1st ATSM will bring together experts from industry, patient organisations and academia to discuss the challenges within the field of Advanced Therapies and to drive forward a concerted interdisciplinary effort, making use of the excellent science, infrastructure and funding landscape within Europe, to make regenerative therapies a reality for all.
  • The 1st Advanced Therapies Science Meeting provides the opportunity for participation in discussions on the still numerous obstacles in the way of implementing these promising therapies in routine clinical care."

Willdan Adds Energy Analysis and Strategy Consulting Firm, Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3)

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has acquired Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3), a data-driven energy analysis and strategy consulting firm, in a stock purchase that closed on October 28.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has acquired Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3), a data-driven energy analysis and strategy consulting firm, in a stock purchase that closed on October 28.
  • Their forward-looking vision to develop new software and implementation strategies that enable clean energy aligns well with E3s long-term vision.
  • They are the developers of several industry-leading analytical tools in electricity resource planning, greenhouse gas scenario analysis, energy markets analysis, and demand-side resource valuation.
  • Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

Indigo Launches Indigo Acres, a Comprehensive Package to Support Growers Transitioning to Regenerative Farming Practices

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Indigo Agriculture, a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, announces the launch of Indigo Acres, a comprehensive new offer for U.S. growers transitioning to regenerative farming practices.

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  • Indigo Agriculture, a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, announces the launch of Indigo Acres, a comprehensive new offer for U.S. growers transitioning to regenerative farming practices.
  • From there, growers can get paid for carbon sequestration through Indigo Carbon, a key component of Indigo Acres.
  • Transitioning to regenerative practices was a big leap for me, said David Bachman, an Oklahoma grower based out of Grant County.
  • Each tier offers increased agronomic support and associated tools to help growers transition to regenerative farming practices.

Analysis on the Global Plastic Waste Management Market 2019-2024 | by Service, Polymer Type, Source, End-use Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 21, 2019

The market study covers the plastic waste management market across various segments.

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  • The market study covers the plastic waste management market across various segments.
  • The growing demand for plastic waste management services is attributed to the increase in awareness programs regarding sustainable waste management practices, stringent law enforcement by governments for the management of plastic waste to reduce solid waste accumulating in landfills, and growing urban population.
  • The residential segment is projected to be the largest source of plastic waste in the plastic waste management market from 2019 to 2025, in terms of volume.
  • The rising awareness regarding the harmful effects of poor waste management practices and increasing disposable income create opportunities for plastic waste management in the residential sector.

AB Group Packaging and PEFC Push Sustainability on European Paper Bag Day and COP25, in Response to the Global Plastic Crisis

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

AB Group Packaging and PEFC are working hard to promote sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.

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  • AB Group Packaging and PEFC are working hard to promote sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.
  • European Paper Bag day is an annual day of action which aims to raise consumer awareness about paper carrier bags as sustainable and efficient packaging that contribute to fighting climate change and environmental pollution.
  • Sustainable, forest-based packaging such as paper bags, reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions and make a significant contribution to the circular economy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191017005394/en/
    AB Group Packaging and PEFC Push Sustainability on European Paper Bag Day and COP25, in Response to the Global Plastic Crisis (Photo: Business Wire)
    AB Group Packaging has been manufacturing low carbon, sustainable paper bags in the UK, Ireland and Europe for over 30 years and is a strong advocate of PEFCs work and a regular supporter of their events.

Green Innovation and Zero Waste for Flo

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

As an eco-friendly alternative to non-compostable capsules made of plastic, GEA is one of the zero waste projects at Flo.

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  • As an eco-friendly alternative to non-compostable capsules made of plastic, GEA is one of the zero waste projects at Flo.
  • Zero waste means that all parts of a capsule, including the coffee, can be recovered for industrial composting and no part has to go to waste.
  • Flo has extended this dedication to zero waste to their industrial production partnering with the advanced additive manufacturing company, Caracol Design Studio , to make use of Ingeo-based trim scrap left over from the production of GEA capsules.
  • Despite being a family-owned business, Flo has achieved considerable growth via their dedication to developing innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions.

GIOSTAR Chicago Launches GIOTalk - a New Healthcare Podcast

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GIOSTAR Chicago - a leader in regenerative technologies - is proud to introduce GIOTalk , a new podcast focusing on stem cells, and broader issues impacting the field of healthcare.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GIOSTAR Chicago - a leader in regenerative technologies - is proud to introduce GIOTalk , a new podcast focusing on stem cells, and broader issues impacting the field of healthcare.
  • "GIOSTAR was founded with the goal of delivering the most advanced, elite, and expensive science to the masses," noted GIOSTAR Co-Founder and CEO Deven Patel.
  • GIOTalk is available for streaming on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify as well as at the GIOSTAR Chicago Website .
  • GIOSTAR Chicago is supported with scientific know-how by GIOSTAR, a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine for sports injuries and other degenerative conditions.

SpendEdge Calculated Expected Monetary Value and Improved the Capital Allocation Process for an Energy Company | Request a Free Proposal for Detailed Insights

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest success story on calculating the expected monetary value and improving the capital allocation process for an energy company in the US.

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  • SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest success story on calculating the expected monetary value and improving the capital allocation process for an energy company in the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190925005706/en/
    The company wanted to bid for the right to develop a new gas field to meet the increasing consumers' demand.
  • In collaboration with SpendEdge, the client a leading company in the US energy sector assessed values of returns and improved their capital allocation process.
  • To gain detailed insights into the solution offered by our experts to the energy company, request more information.