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Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup welcomes one millionth volunteer on International Coastal Cleanup Day

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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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Since 1994, the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup (previously known as the Great CanadianShoreline Cleanup) has hosted 30,542 cleanups, collecting more than 2.1 million kilograms of trash across Canadas shorelines.

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  • Since 1994, the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup (previously known as the Great CanadianShoreline Cleanup) has hosted 30,542 cleanups, collecting more than 2.1 million kilograms of trash across Canadas shorelines.
  • The statement calls for Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup volunteers to recover over two million kilograms of trash by the end of 2025.
  • Speaking on the importance and impact of the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup, Ocean Wise President, Lasse Gustavsson, said:
    International Coastal Cleanup Day is an important moment that Ocean Wise honours each year by inspiring direct action via shoreline cleanups across North America.
  • Learn more about the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup at shorelinecleanup.org, and about the special events at ocean.org/action/iccd2022.

Outlook on the Food Container Global Market to 2030 - Featuring Amcor, Ball and Crown Holdings Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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The "Food Container Market, by Product, by Material, and by Region - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Food Container Market, by Product, by Material, and by Region - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A food container is a container that is used to store, preserve, and transport food in order to extend food's shelf life and make food easier to handle.
  • Increased awareness of sustainability issues and environmental challenges such as pollution, related to food packaging is driving the growth of food container market.
  • Changing lifestyles of consumer is another factor driving the demand for ready-to-eat packaged goods which eventually increased demand for food container globally.

Global Water Desalination Market Report 2022: Increasing Freshwater Demand and Water Scarcity Problems Are Boosting Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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The climate change and exhaustion of conventional water sources are making people dependent on water desalination techniques, contributing to the growth of the water desalination market.

Key Points: 
  • The climate change and exhaustion of conventional water sources are making people dependent on water desalination techniques, contributing to the growth of the water desalination market.
  • The large investments of companies and market players in water desalination techniques are also pushing the market growth of water desalination techniques in the global market.
  • The increasing freshwater demand and water scarcity problems are boosting the growth of the global water desalination market.
  • The support and assistance provided by governments in the water desalination market are factors driving the growth of the global water desalination market.

The Nature Conservancy and Global Partners Hold Session on Improving Protected Marine Areas at UN Oceans Conference With Support From Mary Kay Inc.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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The event stood out at the conference, as it emphasized the need to improve the management of existing areas, instead of promoting the establishment of new protection.

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  • The event stood out at the conference, as it emphasized the need to improve the management of existing areas, instead of promoting the establishment of new protection.
  • With support from Mary Kay, TNC, UNEP, and other partners, we are developing tools for marine managers to improve marine management, support sustainable financing, and guide marine habitat restoration.
  • By leveraging innovation, new technologies, and global best practices, marine managers will be better able to tackle major threats facing our oceans.
  • The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

TRAMONTINA USA DRIVES SUSTAINABILITY FORWARD - TRANSITIONS TO 90% RECYCLED MATERIAL IN SINGLE-USE BAGS

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shortly after announcing its partnership with Voice of the Oceans to combat plastic pollution in our seas, leading housewares manufacturer Tramontina USA today revealed its next actionable sustainability initiative: a transition from all non-recycled single-use poly bags used in packaging to bags with a minimum of 90% recycled (LDPE) content, reducing the packaging CO2 emissions by nearly 60%. A result of Tramontina's ongoing partnership with environmental consulting firm Searious Business, the impact of this change will be recognized across nearly 10 million poly bag units used annually and be completed for all items with production dates beginning February 2023.

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  • "It is our mission to help conscious companies like Tramontina maximize their sustainability efforts and stimulate wide-scale organizational change," said Willemijn Peeters, Searious Business.
  • By combining this commitment with a focus on their own business practices, Tramontina is zeroed-in on making lasting change for today and tomorrow.
  • In 2021 alone, 92% of the electricity acquired by the Group's companies were from renewable sources and 82% of waste generated was recycled.
  • Founded in 1911 inBrazil, Tramontina is an international brand with more than 110 years of high-end housewares manufacturing experience.

Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' Costs U.S. Billions in Health Costs

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The substances are believed to disrupt the function of hormones, signaling compounds that influence many bodily processes.

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  • The substances are believed to disrupt the function of hormones, signaling compounds that influence many bodily processes.
  • Together, the diseases generate medical bills and reduce worker productivity across a lifetime to create the costs measured by the study, say the study authors.
  • Previous investigations have quantified the medical burden and financial costs of low birth weight due to PFAS exposure.
  • However, the new study, publishing online July 26 in the journal Exposure and Health, incorporates a much broader range of health consequences across the lifespan, says Kahn.

Beam Global and Volvo CE Announce Partnership to Offer Off-Grid EV Charging Systems with Volvo Electric Construction Equipment

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media, announced a partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) that allows Volvo CE's 245 North American dealer locations to bundle Beam EV ARC off-grid charging systems with a purchase of Volvo electric equipment.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media, announced a partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) that allows Volvo CE's 245 North American dealer locations to bundle Beam EV ARC off-grid charging systems with a purchase of Volvo electric equipment.
  • Now Volvo dealers can bundle transportable, off-grid solar EV charging systems with electric machine orders.
  • "The Volvo CE line of zero-emissions construction equipment can now be charged with a zero-emissions energy source provided by the EV ARC.
  • Beam Global's EV ARC, the fastest deployed and lowest-cost EV charging system on the market, is the ideal solution for Volvo CE's electric machines.

Global Agricultural Packaging Market (2022 to 2027) - Featuring Sonoco Products, Mondi and BAG Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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The agricultural packaging market is a significant market as it ensures the food is delivered from farms hygienically and conveniently.

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  • The agricultural packaging market is a significant market as it ensures the food is delivered from farms hygienically and conveniently.
  • The packaging also makes sure the products do not get spoiled on their way to the retail market.
  • Agriculture packaging has gained prevalence with increasing strict regulation regarding the packaging of food and beverages.
  • The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Agricultural Packaging Market:

Pioneer, Devon and ConocoPhillips Join OGMP 2.0, Commit to Leading Methane Performance and Increased Transparency in Emissions Reporting

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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The initiatives mission is to improve the industrys transparency in methane emissions reporting and encourage progress in reducing those emissions.

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  • The initiatives mission is to improve the industrys transparency in methane emissions reporting and encourage progress in reducing those emissions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220714005248/en/
    OGMP 2.0 has emerged as a global gold standard for methane emissions measurement and reporting.
  • Joining the partnership also represents a commitment on the part of member companies to encourage improved methane reduction performance in reporting and methane emission reduction through transparency, flexibility and best practice sharing.
  • With Pioneer, Devon and ConocoPhillips joining OGMP 2.0, we have significantly increased the participation of U.S.-based companies, said Giulia Ferrini, OGMP 2.0 Manager at UNEP.

Global Experts and Practitioners Unite to Improve Ocean Health by Tackling Systemic Challenges in Marine Management

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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The Convention on Biological Diversitys Global Biodiversity Framework may include an ambitious target of expanding MPA coverage to 30% by 2030.

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  • The Convention on Biological Diversitys Global Biodiversity Framework may include an ambitious target of expanding MPA coverage to 30% by 2030.
  • However, less than 3% of marine protected areas are meeting their objectives in the face of accelerating local and global threats.
  • The event includes speakers from the private sector, local marine science agencies, representatives from non-profit organizations, governments, and intergovernmental organizations.
  • Harnessing lessons learned and best practices globally to improve ocean management is a conservation priority including the co-creation of solutions with key partners.