Waste management

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features The Carbonauts’ Graham Hill

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Environmental Issues, Environment, Entertainment, Podcast, Sustainability, General Motors, ERI, FedEx, Gap Inc., Waste management, Seventh generation, Comerica, BMW, Panasonic, Electronics, Virginity, NBA, JetBlue, Ford, Intel, Beyond Meat, UPS, Procter & Gamble, Hertz, The Home Depot, TIME, Adobe, EPAM, GE, IBM, Molson Coors, Google Podcasts, Discovery, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Dell, Johnson & Johnson, Tree hugger, T. Rowe Price, Best Buy, Behavior, Eurosport 1, Texas Instruments, Architecture, Hill, The Hershey Company, MOMA, Entrepreneurship, Ball Corporation, Amazon Music, Verizon Communications, Homeboy Industries, Thrive Market, Kimberly-Clark, FICO, Music, Samsung, Spotify, NVIDIA, Amazon, Qualcomm, Unilever

Graham Hill, Founder and CEO of The Carbonauts , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

Key Points: 
  • Graham Hill, Founder and CEO of The Carbonauts , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • The Carbonauts helps Fortune 1000 companies build climate-literate, sustainability enthusiastic cultures via tools such as live, interactive sustainability workshops.
  • “It was an honor to have Graham, a true sustainability innovation leader, on our show,” said Shegerian.
  • The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

Stevanato Group Secures €130 Million ESG-Linked Financing From BNL BNP Paribas and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to Support Sustainable Global Growth

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Health, Packaging, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other Health, BNL, NYSE, BNP Paribas, Enterprise, BNL BNP Paribas headquarters, Waste management, Partnership, Employment, Entrepreneurship, ESG, Investment, Financial institution, Development, Stevanato Group, BNP, Bank, CDP, Renewable energy, Security (finance)

Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, today announced two separate agreements with BNL BNP Paribas and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP) to obtain ESG-linked funds to support its ongoing global expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, today announced two separate agreements with BNL BNP Paribas and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP) to obtain ESG-linked funds to support its ongoing global expansion.
  • BNL BNP Paribas is participating in the financing with a contribution of €70 million which is tied to two ESG-related objectives including increasing the Company’s renewable-based energy and waste management improvements.
  • Together, the financing agreements help solidify the Company's commitment to organic and sustainable growth.
  • With this added visibility, we see elevated demand in the coming years,” commented Marco Dal Lago, Chief Financial Officer of Stevanato Group.

PET Plastic Bottles Have A Significantly Lower Environmental Impact Compared to Glass Bottles and Aluminum Cans

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Packaging, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, Municipal solid waste, Acid rain, Peer review, National Association, Carbon, CSD, Smog, Waste management, Water, PET, Aluminium, Glass, Eutrophication, LCA, Bottled water, Recycling

The assessment found that PET plastic bottles, when compared to aluminum cans and glass bottles, are significantly better for the environment.

Key Points: 
  • The assessment found that PET plastic bottles, when compared to aluminum cans and glass bottles, are significantly better for the environment.
  • Plastic packaging made from PET is used in over 70% of beverage containers because it’s lightweight, clear and 100% recyclable.
  • Compared to glass and aluminum beverage containers, PET plastic bottles create less solid waste, use less water during production and generate fewer emissions that contribute to acid rain and smog.
  • It found that glass tends to have the highest environmental impacts, followed by aluminum and then PET bottles.

Specialty Chemicals Industry Players Seek ESG to Create Sustainable Solutions - Astra ESG Solutions

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
SE, Sound, Biomass, Supervisory board, SAN, BASF, Prevalence, Biophysical environment, Workplace, BASF SE, Carbon, Toxicity, Injury, USD, Woman, Evonik Industries, Nova, Waste management, Corporation, ESG, Investment, Climate change, Ethics, TCFD, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, Traction, Task force, Research, Human, Safety, Chemical substance, Nova Chemicals, Renewable energy, Recycling, Tourism

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio strategies have become paramount for specialty chemicals manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio strategies have become paramount for specialty chemicals manufacturers.
  • With specialty chemicals witnessing bullish demand across industry verticals, the challenges and opportunities have become more pronounced pertaining to sustainability, health & safety and governance policies.
  • For instance, specialty chemicals produced from waste materials, including furfural from biomass and polyols from waste gas could gain ground to recycle waste into products.
  • Discover more regarding the practices and strategies being implemented by industry participants in the Specialty Chemicals Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2023, published by Astra ESG Solutions
    Financial and non-financial performances pertaining to ESG have become pronounced.

Specialty Chemicals Industry Players Seek ESG to Create Sustainable Solutions - Astra ESG Solutions

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
SE, Sound, Biomass, Supervisory board, SAN, BASF, Prevalence, Biophysical environment, Workplace, BASF SE, Carbon, Toxicity, Injury, USD, Woman, Evonik Industries, Nova, Waste management, Corporation, ESG, Investment, Climate change, Ethics, TCFD, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, Traction, Task force, Research, Human, Safety, Chemical substance, Nova Chemicals, Renewable energy, Recycling, Tourism

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio strategies have become paramount for specialty chemicals manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio strategies have become paramount for specialty chemicals manufacturers.
  • With specialty chemicals witnessing bullish demand across industry verticals, the challenges and opportunities have become more pronounced pertaining to sustainability, health & safety and governance policies.
  • For instance, specialty chemicals produced from waste materials, including furfural from biomass and polyols from waste gas could gain ground to recycle waste into products.
  • Discover more regarding the practices and strategies being implemented by industry participants in the Specialty Chemicals Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2023, published by Astra ESG Solutions
    Financial and non-financial performances pertaining to ESG have become pronounced.

SPLENDA® STEVIA FARM ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPERATION OF ITS FULLY INTEGRATED US-BASED STEVIA FARM, BUILDING A NEW AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Fresh water, Quality, Genetics, Environment, CO2, Farmer, Waste management, Genetic engineering, Sugar, EVP, Farm, Water, Drink, Transport, Splenda, Agriculture, Stevia, Central Florida

INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splenda®, the #1 low-calorie sweetener brand and its parent company, Heartland Food Products Group have officially announced the opening of Splenda Stevia Farm: the first-ever fully integrated, United States-based stevia farm. Now fully operational in Central Florida, the Farm aims to produce superior tasting stevia sweetener, while building an emerging US agriculture industry, and decreasing environmental impact by eliminating unnecessary CO2 emissions caused by current global stevia supply chain operations. The Farm's agricultural operations will enable Splenda to domestically produce the best-tasting Splenda Stevia products and other Splenda sweetened foods and beverages.

Key Points: 
  • Now fully operational in Central Florida, the Farm aims to produce superior tasting stevia sweetener, while building an emerging US agriculture industry, and decreasing environmental impact by eliminating unnecessary CO2 emissions caused by current global stevia supply chain operations.
  • The Farm's agricultural operations will enable Splenda to domestically produce the best-tasting Splenda Stevia products and other Splenda sweetened foods and beverages.
  • The approach we've engineered with our Splenda Stevia Farm gives US farmers an opportunity to grow and process stevia right on their own farms.
  • From inception, the Splenda Stevia Farm Management team designed the 1,465-acre farm to be eco-conscious.

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Installs Power Knot Food Waste Biodigester

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Digestate, Marketing, Engineering, Carbon, Waste management, EHS, LFC, Food, Four Seasons, Restaurant, Season, Hotel, Jumeirah Beach

FREEMONT, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Knot LLC, the market leader for on site organic waste management solutions announced today that it has successfully installed an LFC-200 biodigester at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.

Key Points: 
  • FREEMONT, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Knot LLC, the market leader for on site organic waste management solutions announced today that it has successfully installed an LFC-200 biodigester at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.
  • The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is a luxury beachfront hotel that offers 237 rooms and 11 restaurants.
  • Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has multiple sustainability initiatives in place which include waste reduction and sustainable food and beverage programs.
  • "The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach chose the LFC biodigester as their organic waste management due to the low operating costs and superior product quality," said Shakeel Khaleel, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Power Knot Middle East.

Canadians Win by Joining Food Waste Action Week

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Waste management, Love Food, Hate Waste, Fruit, Social media, Environment, United Kingdom, Lunch, Breakfast, Food, Meal, WRAP, Edible, Egg, Organization, Recycling, City, Vegetable, Cutlery, Grocery store, Convenience food

VANCOUVER, BC, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - With the cost of food soaring, the National Zero Waste Council and Love Food Hate Waste Canada are here to help people save money and time by reducing food waste during Food Waste Action Week, which runs from March 6 to 12.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - With the cost of food soaring, the National Zero Waste Council and Love Food Hate Waste Canada are here to help people save money and time by reducing food waste during Food Waste Action Week, which runs from March 6 to 12.
  • "We are excited to join forces with organizations around the world for the second annual global Food Waste Action Week, because every victory — big or small — adds up."
  • The first Food Waste Action Week was launched in the United Kingdom in 2021 by WRAP UK, and has since been supported by the National Zero Waste Council and Love Food Hate Waste Canada, alongside other global and national partners, all working collaboratively in the fight against food waste.
  • Christina Seidel, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Alberta
    "We are pleased to participate in Food Waste Action Week again this year to help increase awareness about how and why residents should reduce food waste at home.

GN New Type Vacuum Shale Shaker for Drilling Fluids Solids Control

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Saturday, March 4, 2023
GN, WBM, API, Vibration, Maintenance, Waste management, Compressed air, Suction, Pan, Construction, Mining, SBM, Pulse, API oil–water separator, OBM, Conveyor system, Printed circuit board, Salt

HOUSTON, March 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new type vacuum shale shaker developed by GN Solids Control just launched to help oil and gas companies recover more drilling fluids and reduce drilling waste volume for a greener world. Developed on the basis of the traditional shale shaker and vacuum screen, this new technology can enhance the drilling fluids recovery dramatically.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new type vacuum shale shaker developed by GN Solids Control just launched to help oil and gas companies recover more drilling fluids and reduce drilling waste volume for a greener world.
  • Developed on the basis of the traditional shale shaker and vacuum screen, this new technology can enhance the drilling fluids recovery dramatically.
  • Early designed by GN Solids Control in June, 2017, the ViST (Vacuum Screen Technology), composed by a vacuum unit, catch pan(s) and hoses etc.
  • It says from one drilling rig log, GN ViST vacuum shale shaker reduced 35% drilling waste cost compared the other drill fleet, let alone the expensive drilling waste disposal, and valuable drilling fluids if you have dozens and hundreds drilling rigs.

Compost Crew doubles food waste diverted in 2022

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Compost, Public works, University of Maryland, College Park, Traction, Outpost, School, Waste management, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MedStar Health, Maryland Public Television, City, Growth, Education, Collection, George Washington University, Hospital, Druid Hill Park, DMV, Partnership, Recycling, D.C

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compost Crew Inc., the largest food scrap recycling company in the Mid-Atlantic, has had another record year of growth. The company more than doubled the amount of food waste collected in 2021 to over 15 million pounds.

Key Points: 
  • Compost Crew also experienced significant growth with existing customers like MedStar Health and the George Washington University.
  • Compost Crew also partnered with area municipalities to either launch or expand composting for their residents.
  • "We have been pleased to see this partnership increase the amount of food waste that is being diverted from the landfill."
  • Compost Crew worked in partnership with local farms, opening two new Compost Outposts® in collaboration with Butler's Orchard and ECO City Farms .