Waste minimisation

Odyssey Trust Company and DealMaker Announce Strategic Partnership

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Deforestation, Office work, Paper, Paperless office, Waste minimisation

b'CALGARY and TORONTO, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (\xe2\x80\x9cOdyssey\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading North American Transfer Agent and Trust Company and DealMaker (\xe2\x80\x9cDealMaker\xe2\x80\x9d) a pre-eminent capital markets technology solution, have announced a partnership that combines Odyssey\xe2\x80\x99s simple, paperless transfer agent services with DealMaker\xe2\x80\x99s digitally-based primary offering solution and investor communication portals.\nThe partnership will accelerate the modernization of two traditionally archaic industries and reflect both company\xe2\x80\x99s shared commitment to delivering a simple, efficient and paperless experience to clients.

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b'CALGARY and TORONTO, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (\xe2\x80\x9cOdyssey\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading North American Transfer Agent and Trust Company and DealMaker (\xe2\x80\x9cDealMaker\xe2\x80\x9d) a pre-eminent capital markets technology solution, have announced a partnership that combines Odyssey\xe2\x80\x99s simple, paperless transfer agent services with DealMaker\xe2\x80\x99s digitally-based primary offering solution and investor communication portals.\nThe partnership will accelerate the modernization of two traditionally archaic industries and reflect both company\xe2\x80\x99s shared commitment to delivering a simple, efficient and paperless experience to clients.
Securityholder details and documentation are automatically transferred to Odyssey, eliminating the potential for delays, errors or investor mismanagement.
Odyssey is an industry innovator, providing a personalized and paperless experience to clients.
DealMaker delivers speed, innovation, and efficiency to the global capital markets.\n'

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Announces Second Innovation Fund Cohort

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Articles, Hunger, Waste minimisation, Industrial ecology, Zero waste, Kroger, Sustainable Development Goal 2, Academic disciplines

b'CINCINNATI, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation ("Foundation") today announced the second cohort of its Innovation Fund ("Fund").

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b'CINCINNATI, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation ("Foundation") today announced the second cohort of its Innovation Fund ("Fund").
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation.
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, visit here .\nThe Kroger Co.
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2018.

Li-Cycle and Ultium Cells LLC Announce Agreement on Recycling of Battery Manufacturing Scrap

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

When fully operational in 2022, the $2.3 billion Ultium Cells LLC plant in Lordstown will span three million-square-feet, with annual capacity of approximately 35 gigawatt hours.

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When fully operational in 2022, the $2.3 billion Ultium Cells LLC plant in Lordstown will span three million-square-feet, with annual capacity of approximately 35 gigawatt hours.
Li-Cycle will enable Ultium Cells LLC to expand the materials it currently recycles and will play a key role in recycling efforts similar to joint venture partner GM\xe2\x80\x99s zero-waste initiative by rerouting battery manufacturing scrap back into the supply chain through this multi-year contract.\n"We strive to make more with less waste and energy expended," said Thomas Gallagher, chief operating officer, Ultium Cells LLC.
"\n"Our efforts with Ultium Cells LLC will be instrumental in redirecting battery manufacturing scrap from landfills and returning a substantial amount of valuable battery grade materials back into the battery supply chain," said Ajay Kochhar, Li-Cycle\xe2\x80\x99s president, CEO, and co-founder.
"Now, we\'re going to work closely with Ultium Cells and Li-Cycle to help the industry get even better use out of the materials.

Vera Bradley Partners With Lana Condor to Introduce New Recycled Cotton Collection

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Water conservation, Articles, Cotton recycling, Vera Bradley, Plastic recycling, Recycling, Waste minimisation

One of my very first bags was a Vera Bradley Petal Pink Duffel that my mom gave to me for ballet lessons, so this is such a full circle moment for me,\xe2\x80\x9d said Lana Condor.

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One of my very first bags was a Vera Bradley Petal Pink Duffel that my mom gave to me for ballet lessons, so this is such a full circle moment for me,\xe2\x80\x9d said Lana Condor.
By using Recycled Cotton, Vera Bradley is giving discarded materials new life, while using as few environmental resources as possible.
In fact, the Company estimates that the use of recycled cotton will improve its water scarcity impact by 43% and reduce its global warming impact by 13%*.\nThe Vera Bradley Recycled Cotton collection retails for $15 to $140, and is now available online, in Vera Bradley Full Line stores and in department and specialty stores throughout the country.
Customers who participate in the program will earn Vera Bradley gift cards to purchase new sustainable styles like Recycled Cotton and ReActive, made from recycled plastic bottles.

DS Smith Invests $140 Million in Research, Development to Create Stronger Packaging to Protect Home Deliveries, Reduce Waste

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Monday, May 10, 2021

That work could include adding chemicals, heat or even friction to make individual fibers bond better, providing more strength.\nDS Smith\xe2\x80\x99s Now and Next strategy was launched in the fall of 2020 and includes industry-leading goals, focused on the circular economy.\nAs well as conventional target areas of reducing carbon emissions, water reduction and less waste to landfill, the sustainable packaging company has challenged itself to cut 250,000 heavy truck journeys from the roads, replace a billion pieces plastic from supermarkets and online shopping and educate five million young people in the circular economy.\nDS Smith is a leading provider of corrugated packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations.

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That work could include adding chemicals, heat or even friction to make individual fibers bond better, providing more strength.\nDS Smith\xe2\x80\x99s Now and Next strategy was launched in the fall of 2020 and includes industry-leading goals, focused on the circular economy.\nAs well as conventional target areas of reducing carbon emissions, water reduction and less waste to landfill, the sustainable packaging company has challenged itself to cut 250,000 heavy truck journeys from the roads, replace a billion pieces plastic from supermarkets and online shopping and educate five million young people in the circular economy.\nDS Smith is a leading provider of corrugated packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations.
A member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith focuses on creating innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, using a closed-loop recycling model \xe2\x80\x93 in which paper and corrugated is collected, recycled and then used again to make packaging materials.
North American operations are headquartered in Atlanta, with 13 manufacturing, paper and recycling facilities, totaling more than 2,000 employees.
Using the combined expertise of its divisions \xe2\x80\x93 including Packaging, Recycling, Paper \xe2\x80\x93 DS Smith works with customers to develop solutions that reduce complexity and deliver results throughout the supply chain.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210510005276/en/\n'

Intertape Polymer Group® Announces the Launch of the Curby® Mini-Taper and Its Accompanying Curby® Water-Activated Tape

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Labels, Product management, Marketing, Ecolabelling, Packaging, Sustainable packaging, Waste minimisation, Packaging and labeling, Economy, Product

The company has committed to offering customers sustainable packaging products that can be recycled curbside.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Curby Mini-Taper is a revolutionary new product which will allow small e-commerce businesses to package like the pros,\xe2\x80\x9d stated James Apap Bologna, VP of Marketing.

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The company has committed to offering customers sustainable packaging products that can be recycled curbside.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Curby Mini-Taper is a revolutionary new product which will allow small e-commerce businesses to package like the pros,\xe2\x80\x9d stated James Apap Bologna, VP of Marketing.
\xe2\x80\x9cThis product launch represents a continued execution of IPG\xe2\x80\x99s long term strategic plan in support of the e-commerce business.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cIt is easy to load and operate, portable, and has a small footprint.
This is perfect for fitting on small workstations or desktops,\xe2\x80\x9d explained Joy Scott, Systems Product Manager.
\xe2\x80\x9cThe Curby Mini-Taper is economically priced so that every business can afford the luxury of dispensing WAT, ensuring that their valued products get delivered safely to its destination.

BioHiTech to Participate at the Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference on May 14, 2021

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Industrial ecology, Waste management, Waste management, Articles, Waste minimisation, Food waste, Waste

b'CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BioHiTech Global, Inc. ("BioHiTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announced today that management will participate at the Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference on Friday, May 14, 2021.\nBioHiTech Chief Executive Officer Tony Fuller will participate in a "fireside chat" at 1:05pm ET on May 14, 2021.\nPlease use this link to register for the event.

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b'CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BioHiTech Global, Inc. ("BioHiTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announced today that management will participate at the Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference on Friday, May 14, 2021.\nBioHiTech Chief Executive Officer Tony Fuller will participate in a "fireside chat" at 1:05pm ET on May 14, 2021.\nPlease use this link to register for the event.
For additional information or to or to schedule a one-one-one meeting with Mr. Fuller to be arranged following the conclusion of the conference, please email your request to [email protected] .\nBioHiTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHTG), is a technology services company focused on providing cost-effective solutions that improve environmental outcomes.Our technologies for waste management include the patented processing of municipal solid waste into a valuable renewable fuel, biological disposal of food waste on-site, and proprietary real-time data analytics tools to reduce food waste generation.
When used individually or in combination, our solutions lower the carbon footprint associated with waste transportation and can reduce or virtually eliminate landfill usage.
In addition, we distribute a patented technology that achieves high-level disinfection of spaces such as classrooms, hotel or hospital rooms and other enclosed areas to combat the spread of viruses and bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals.Our unique solutions enable businesses, educational institutions and municipalities of all sizes to solve everyday problems in a smarter and more cost-effective way while reducing their impact on the environment.For more information, please visit www.biohitech.com .\n'

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Articles, Economic indicators, Human ecology, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Ecological footprint, Human impact on the environment, Waste minimisation, Global Footprint Network

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

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However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Articles, Economic indicators, Human ecology, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Ecological footprint, Human impact on the environment, Waste minimisation, Global Footprint Network

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

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However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

Production Expediting Technologies (PRODx) Announces Strategic Partnership with Paperless Parts

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b"Production Expediting Technologies LLC (PRODxSM), the manufacturing technology startup founded in 2020 to serve OEM buyers\xe2\x80\x99 ultra-urgent needs for production volumes of precision machined components, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Paperless Parts for the use of their digital quoting, viewing, and secure communications tool.

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b"Production Expediting Technologies LLC (PRODxSM), the manufacturing technology startup founded in 2020 to serve OEM buyers\xe2\x80\x99 ultra-urgent needs for production volumes of precision machined components, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Paperless Parts for the use of their digital quoting, viewing, and secure communications tool.
Paperless Parts is the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier Sales and Quoting Platform for Manufacturing.
Paperless Parts, with its ITAR-compliant Paperless QuotingTM product, brings to bear on the problem the most advanced geometry engine, easy-to-use pricing tools, and a modern customer experience platform.
For more information, visit https://www.paperlessparts.com/ .\nPRODx, Global Manufacturing\xe2\x80\x99s 9-1-1, is the 'Special Operations Command' of immediate-demand production parts for hair-on-fire OEM buyers and their suppliers.