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Delivery Hero Partners with Eco-Products to Launch Sustainable Packaging Program Across Globe

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

BOULDER, Colo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Delivery Hero SE, one of the world's leading local delivery platforms, is partnering with Eco-Products to launch a new global Sustainable Packaging Program.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Delivery Hero SE, one of the world's leading local delivery platforms, is partnering with Eco-Products to launch a new global Sustainable Packaging Program.
  • Restaurants in Austria, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Qatar, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates will soon benefit from high-quality sustainable packaging from Delivery Hero.
  • "We are incredibly proud to partner with Delivery Hero to bring sustainable, no-PFAS-added packaging to cities around the world," said Ian Jacobson, President of Eco-Products.
  • "At Delivery Hero, we are always aiming higher and want to actively reduce our impact on the environment," said Jeffrey Oatham, Director of CSR & Sustainability at Delivery Hero.

DGAP-News: Delivery Hero launches global Sustainable Packaging Program to reduce plastic waste

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Piloting the concept in Austria, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Qatar, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, the company plans to expand the program to more markets in the near future

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  • Piloting the concept in Austria, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Qatar, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, the company plans to expand the program to more markets in the near future
    After pledging to become carbon neutral globally by the end of 2021, the Sustainable Packaging Program further reinforces Delivery Hero's broader sustainability commitment
    Berlin, 27 July 2021 - Delivery Hero SE ("Delivery Hero"), the world's leading local delivery platform, today announces the launch of its global Sustainable Packaging Program.
  • Delivery Hero sets the goal to deploy 10 million units of sustainable packaging by the end of 2022, and expand the program to more regions in the near future.
  • Jeffrey Oatham, Director of CSR & Sustainability at Delivery Hero, said: "At Delivery Hero, we are always aiming higher and want to actively reduce our impact on the environment.
  • The Sustainable Packaging Program is the company's first global initiative to actively reduce carbon emissions produced by plastic packaging.

Fairtrade Launches its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

According to Fairtrades analysis, the current market prices in Colombia exceed the new Living Income Reference Prices, but are not guaranteed to last, with farmers bearing the brunt of the uncertainty.

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  • According to Fairtrades analysis, the current market prices in Colombia exceed the new Living Income Reference Prices, but are not guaranteed to last, with farmers bearing the brunt of the uncertainty.
  • The recommended Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price for conventional coffee is 9,900 Colombian pesos (equivalent of approximately US $2.75) per kilogram of dried parchment coffee, and 11,000 pesos (US $3.06) per kilogram for organic.
  • Recognizing the different living income benchmarks available for Colombia, Fairtrade has also defined a range of Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian coffee, with the lower end of this range set at 8,570 pesos per kg and 9,500 pesos per kg for conventional and organic coffee, respectively.
  • The specific calculations used to establish the Fairtrade Living Income Reference Prices for coffee in Colombia are detailed in an explanatory note, available here .

DS Smith Hits Key Sustainability Milestones

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

DS Smith, a global sustainable packaging leader, today announced it has hit seven of its key sustainability milestones including meeting targets on the circular economy, forest management, community engagement and water management.

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  • DS Smith, a global sustainable packaging leader, today announced it has hit seven of its key sustainability milestones including meeting targets on the circular economy, forest management, community engagement and water management.
  • The 2021 Sustainability Report is the companys first progress update since launching its Now and Next sustainability strategy in September of last year.
  • DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations.
  • Using the combined expertise of its divisions including Packaging, Recycling, Paper DS Smith works with customers to develop solutions that reduce complexity and deliver results throughout the supply chain.

Sana Packaging Releases the Cannabis Industry's First Concentrate Lid Made From 100% Ocean-Bound and Reclaimed Ocean Plastic

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

DENVER, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sana Packaging a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops cannabis packaging for a circular economy using plant-based, reclaimed, and recycled materials today launched the cannabis industry's first concentrate lid made from 100%ocean-bound and reclaimed ocean plastic: the Sana Ocean Concentrate Screw-Top Lid.

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  • DENVER, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sana Packaging a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops cannabis packaging for a circular economy using plant-based, reclaimed, and recycled materials today launched the cannabis industry's first concentrate lid made from 100%ocean-bound and reclaimed ocean plastic: the Sana Ocean Concentrate Screw-Top Lid.
  • "With the help of their incredible customers, Sana Packaging has diverted and reclaimed over 155 tons (310,000 lbs) of ocean-bound plastic.
  • Sana Packaging is a sustainable packaging brand that is changing the narrative in the way the cannabis industry thinks about disposable products and waste recovery.
  • Sana Packaging develops cannabis packaging for a circular economy using plant-based, reclaimed, and recycled materials.

Jabra marks sustainability journey with 100% sustainable packaging for its latest products

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The improved packaging for these two products is one of the steps Jabra is taking towards its goal of achieving 100% sustainable packaging across all of its product ranges.

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  • The improved packaging for these two products is one of the steps Jabra is taking towards its goal of achieving 100% sustainable packaging across all of its product ranges.
  • In addition to reducing the company's ecological footprint by decreasing packaging materials, Jabra has also made its packaging lighter.
  • In its 150-year history Jabra has introduced many firsts, and its sustainability journey is no exception.Maurits Hekking, Head of Sustainability at GNsaid: "At Jabra, we all share the passion for sustainability and we're committed to reducing the ecological footprint of our products by developing smarter products and packaging.
  • Will use at least 50% sustainable material in new products, have truly sustainable packaging across GN, launch take-back schemes for all relevant products and regions, and repair or refurbish more products per year.

Amgraph Packaging is now part of the esteemed Sustainable Packaging Coalition®

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Friday, July 9, 2021

BALTIC, Conn., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AMGRAPH Packaging announces today that they have joined the prestigious Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), the premier organization focused on bringing together businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more sustainable packaging.

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  • BALTIC, Conn., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AMGRAPH Packaging announces today that they have joined the prestigious Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), the premier organization focused on bringing together businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more sustainable packaging.
  • The SPC is a project of GreenBlue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society.
  • "AMGRAPH's vision is in perfect alignment with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition's, and we are excited about the possibilities of this new membership," said Michael Higgins, Chief Operating Officer at AMGRAPH.
  • As technology continually evolves, AMGRAPH remains in the forefront of the packaging industry in both environmental stewardship and advanced processes.

Healthy Baked Goods Company Bougie Bakes Launches Reusable Packaging and Carbon Neutral Delivery

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bougie Bakes ( www.bougiebakes.com ), a Los Angeles-based maker-distributor of healthy snack alternatives, will now ship their delicious bakes in completely sustainable packaging.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bougie Bakes ( www.bougiebakes.com ), a Los Angeles-based maker-distributor of healthy snack alternatives, will now ship their delicious bakes in completely sustainable packaging.
  • Reusable cookie tins, eco-friendly cellulose film, and a carbon offset algorithm highlight the packaging overhaul.
  • "Sustainability has always been a focus," says Meghan Quinn Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Bougie Bakes.
  • Bougie Bakes now becomes one of the only e-commerce brands that offset 100% of their carbon emissions generated from shipping.

Westfall Technik Acquires Multi-Site Consumer Packaging Molder CPP Global; Expands into North Carolina and China

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Friday, July 2, 2021

CPPs North Carolina plants are ideally located to serve the multitude of brand owners with a manufacturing presence in the surrounding area.

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  • CPPs North Carolina plants are ideally located to serve the multitude of brand owners with a manufacturing presence in the surrounding area.
  • A leader in North America in the injection molding of heavy-wall PET jars, CPP also operates an innovative, collaborative design center and has a strong sustainability profile.
  • Its global manufacturing presence and commitment to a more sustainable packaging future afford customers the most efficient and environmentally responsible options for their packaging needs.
  • Westfall Technik is a global holding company that provides highly productive plastics manufacturing solutions to the medical, consumer packaging and consumer goods industries.

Fairtrade Launches Global 'Bitter Sweet' Campaign To Unwrap A Fairer Future For Cocoa Farmers

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Friday, July 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fairtrade has unveiled a new global campaign, Bitter Sweet, featuring a stop-motion animation, "Unwrap a Fairer Future," that literally unwraps the bitter truth behind unethical cocoa sourcing practices by some major chocolate manufacturers.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fairtrade has unveiled a new global campaign, Bitter Sweet, featuring a stop-motion animation, "Unwrap a Fairer Future," that literally unwraps the bitter truth behind unethical cocoa sourcing practices by some major chocolate manufacturers.
  • ''Unwrap a Fairer Future" is a specially commissioned campaign film designed to show how choosing Fairtrade chocolate can change the lives of cocoa farmers.
  • Produced by Fairtrade in collaboration with Niels Hoebers, the stop-motion animation tells the story of two bespoke bars of chocolate.
  • The campaign will culminate with the debut of the "Unwrap a Fairer Future" animation on World Chocolate Day, July 7, 2021.