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Essity ranked one of the world's most sustainable companies

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.
  • The Global 100 list represents the top 1% of companies in the world in terms of sustainability performance.
  • The ranking is based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators, including sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.
  • Our inclusion in Corporate Knight's index demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices throughout our value chain," says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.

Essity ranked one of the world's most sustainable companies

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights.
  • The Global 100 list represents the top 1% of companies in the world in terms of sustainability performance.
  • The ranking is based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators, including sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, taxes paid, carbon productivity, and racial and gender diversity.
  • Our inclusion in Corporate Knight's index demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices throughout our value chain," says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk Visits Yamaha Marine Innovation Center

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) visited the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center Jan. 8 in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) visited the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center Jan. 8 in Kennesaw, Georgia.
  • During the visit, Rep. Loudermilk toured the new 75,280 square foot facility, which houses the Yamaha Marine Connected Division as well as Yamaha U.S. Marine Development, Yamaha Marine Product Management and Yamaha Marine Technical Marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109198697/en/
    Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, gave Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) a tour of the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center on Jan. 8.
  • Yamaha executives in attendance during Rep. Loudermilk’s visit to the Marine Innovation Center included Chrzanowski, Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, Stephen Donnell, President, Yamaha Golf-Car Company, and Mike Martinez, President, Yamaha Motorsports Division.

Global Nonwovens Market Report 2024 - Meltblown Nonwovens Producers Facing Overcapacity

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Nonwovens Market Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Nonwovens Market Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global demand for nonwovens is forecast to increase by 3.1% per year to 14.1 million metric tons in 2027.
  • As demand waned following the peak of the pandemic, the global meltblown nonwovens industry was left with significant excess capacity.
  • The global nonwovens market is significantly more volatile when examined by value rather than by weight.

Trojan Technologies to sell Salsnes Filter business

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LONDON, ON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trojan Technologies today announced their plan to sell the Salsnes Filter business to current and former members of the Salsnes management team, with an anticipated closing of the transaction in mid-January 2024. Following the closing, Salsnes Filter will be a standalone organization and no longer an affiliate of Trojan Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, ON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trojan Technologies today announced their plan to sell the Salsnes Filter business to current and former members of the Salsnes management team, with an anticipated closing of the transaction in mid-January 2024.
  • Following the closing, Salsnes Filter will be a standalone organization and no longer an affiliate of Trojan Technologies.
  • "With today's announcement, we believe Salsnes will be advantaged as a standalone company with greater opportunities to pursue their eco-efficient solids separation solutions," said Tom Siller, President of Trojan Technologies.
  • Since 1991, Salsnes has been offering their solids separation filter technology and pursuing research, product development, testing, and quality initiatives.

Trojan Technologies to sell Salsnes Filter business

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LONDON, ON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trojan Technologies today announced their plan to sell the Salsnes Filter business to current and former members of the Salsnes management team, with an anticipated closing of the transaction in mid-January 2024. Following the closing, Salsnes Filter will be a standalone organization and no longer an affiliate of Trojan Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, ON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trojan Technologies today announced their plan to sell the Salsnes Filter business to current and former members of the Salsnes management team, with an anticipated closing of the transaction in mid-January 2024.
  • Following the closing, Salsnes Filter will be a standalone organization and no longer an affiliate of Trojan Technologies.
  • "With today's announcement, we believe Salsnes will be advantaged as a standalone company with greater opportunities to pursue their eco-efficient solids separation solutions," said Tom Siller, President of Trojan Technologies.
  • Since 1991, Salsnes has been offering their solids separation filter technology and pursuing research, product development, testing, and quality initiatives.

Bunzl Canada’s Annual Week of Giving Supports Local Communities

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunzl Canada is pleased to announce its third annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, to provide much needed personal care, hygiene and safety products to foodbanks across Canada during one of the most critical times of the year.

Key Points: 
  • In May, Bunzl Canada delivered necessary cleaning and hygiene products to 1,500 evacuees impacted by wildfires in Alberta and Northwest Territories.
  • "We're thrilled to have completed our third annual Week of Giving.
  • Bunzl Canada is made up of local businesses with longstanding connections to the communities we serve,” said Margo Hunnisett, Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
  • “This event highlights our commitment to investing in and participating actively in our communities across the country."

Pineapple Energy Participates in Bank of America’s 2023 Renewables Conference and Janney’s Clean Energy Investment Symposium

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

MINNETONKA, Minn., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, is excited to announce that CEO Kyle Udseth and CFO Eric Ingvaldson attended Bank of America’s 2023 Renewables Conference in New York City, NY at the Bank of America Tower last week and will be attending Janney’s Clean Energy Investment Symposium this week in New Orleans, LA at Tulane University.

Key Points: 
  • MINNETONKA, Minn., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, is excited to announce that CEO Kyle Udseth and CFO Eric Ingvaldson attended Bank of America’s 2023 Renewables Conference in New York City, NY at the Bank of America Tower last week and will be attending Janney’s Clean Energy Investment Symposium this week in New Orleans, LA at Tulane University.
  • The Clean Energy Investment Symposium, sponsored by Janney and the Tulane Energy Institute, will feature expert speakers, thematic panels, networking events and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with investors.
  • Speakers will include notable academics and industry experts as well as a keynote by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.
  • To learn more about the Clean Energy Investment Symposium and submit a registration request, visit https://freeman.tulane.edu/events/clean-energy-investment-symposium .

Responsible Flushing Alliance Expands Coalition with Addition of The Hygiene Co., Maker of CleanLIFE Wipes

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) has announced that The Hygiene Co., maker of CleanLIFE wipes, is joining its ranks of wipes manufacturers, wastewater treatment groups, and public health advocate members.

Key Points: 
  • The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) has announced that The Hygiene Co., maker of CleanLIFE wipes, is joining its ranks of wipes manufacturers, wastewater treatment groups, and public health advocate members.
  • “We are incredibly excited to welcome The Hygiene Co. to our growing coalition of organizations,” said RFA President Lara Wyss.
  • Its portfolio of flushable wipes are certified to flush, according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard for Flushable Products.
  • For more information, please visit www.flushsmart.org, or follow @flushsmart on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, or follow Responsible Flushing Alliance on LinkedIn.

Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Prestigious Packaging Awards

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced today that two of its brands, Eco-Products® and Vegware™, have earned coveted awards for their innovative solutions in compostable packaging.

Key Points: 
  • HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novolex® , a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced today that two of its brands, Eco-Products® and Vegware™, have earned coveted awards for their innovative solutions in compostable packaging.
  • Eco-Products and Vegware were each honored with the Foodservice Packaging Award for Innovation in Manufacturing, tying for first place.
  • Vegware was recognized for creating a compostable paper cutlery solution for markets that need fiber solutions across all packaging categories.
  • The 2023 Foodservice Packaging Awards, sponsored by QSR magazine and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) , were presented at FPI's fall conference in Pittsburgh.