Forest Stewardship Council

Origin Materials Converts Wood Residue Feedstock into Sustainable Intermediates at Commercial-Scale Plant

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Forest Products, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, HTC, Oil, Forest Stewardship Council, Textile, Entrepreneurship, Carbon, Wood, FSC, Plastic, CMF, Multimedia, Petroleum, Biomass

Origin Materials (“Origin”) (NASDAQ: ORGN, ORGNW), the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced the successful conversion of wood residue feedstock into sustainable intermediates at Origin 1, its first commercial-scale plant.

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  • Origin Materials (“Origin”) (NASDAQ: ORGN, ORGNW), the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced the successful conversion of wood residue feedstock into sustainable intermediates at Origin 1, its first commercial-scale plant.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403917775/en/
    “This week we brought sustainable wood residue feedstock online for our biomass conversion technology at Origin 1,” said John Bissell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Origin Materials.
  • “This marks an evolution from the corn starch-based production we have employed since commencement of plant operations in October of last year.
  • The commercial-production scale wood mill and wood handling system performed to specification, mechanically conveying wood residues from feed inventory into the reaction system.

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Launches Free People Collaboration as Part of Yearlong 100th Anniversary Celebration

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Online Retail, Fashion, Other Retail, Retail, Specialty, Personality, Forest Stewardship Council, CAL, Shoe, Creativity, Multimedia, Collection, Individual, Fashion design

The American heritage fashion footwear brand Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, is launching a special collaboration with Free People as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.

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  • The American heritage fashion footwear brand Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, is launching a special collaboration with Free People as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402403152/en/
    Dr. Scholl's Shoes and Free People launch a special collaboration celebrating Dr. Scholl's Shoes 100th anniversary with two reimagined styles of the iconic Original Sandal.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Scholl’s Shoes x Free People unites two brands that embrace creativity, comfort and original style.
  • Jack Reynolds, Free People’s chief marketing officer said, "It's an honor for Free People to partner with Dr. Scholl’s and celebrate their 100th anniversary.

Browne Forest Project Hits 200,000 Tree Planting Milestone

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Habitat, Forest Stewardship Council, Total Wine & More, Kroger, Wine, Ecosystem, Tree, Soil, Animal

SEATTLE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards has planted over 200,000 trees as a part of the Browne Forest Project with the environmental non-profit One Tree Planted.  

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  • SEATTLE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Washington wine brand Browne Family Vineyards has planted over 200,000 trees as a part of the Browne Forest Project with the environmental non-profit One Tree Planted.
  • In 2022, forest fires and deforestation continued to devastate ecosystems, including in the grape-growing regions for Browne Family Vineyards.
  • "The progress made toward our goal of planting 1,000,000 trees since we kicked off the project less than 18 months ago is truly astonishing," says Andrew Browne, proprietor of Browne Family.
  • Browne Forest Project wines are available online, across Browne Family tasting rooms, and at select Kroger, Safeway/Albertsons, Total Wine & More, and Target (where applicable by market).

M&G Champions Sustainability as Official Stationery Partner at Boao Forum for Asia

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Carbon, PLA, Climate change, Organization, Conference, Forest Stewardship Council, M&G Stationery, Starch, Partnership, School, Lead, Research, Attitude, FSC, Biodiversity, Green, GRS, Boao Forum for Asia, M&G, BFA, Biomass

M&G has been the forum's official stationery supplier since 2005.

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  • M&G has been the forum's official stationery supplier since 2005.
  • As part of this partnership, M&G set up a Green Office Zone at the venue, offering top-quality office supplies and sustainable stationery products.
  • In response to the call for low-carbon transformation, M&G prepared eco-friendly stationery kits for the attendees.
  • M&G is the leading player in the Chinese stationery market, leading in business scale, profitability, distribution coverage, research and product development.

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
FSC, Sustainability, Forest Stewardship Council, PFAS, Restaurant, New product development, Supermarket, Tissue paper

BOULDER, Colo., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Products® announced today that it has added a variety of paper bags, sandwich wraps and other items to its GreenStripe® line of compostable products. 

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  • BOULDER, Colo., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Products® announced today that it has added a variety of paper bags, sandwich wraps and other items to its GreenStripe® line of compostable products.
  • "These new wraps and bags are the latest addition to that mix and will help round out renewable and compostable take-out programs for customers across the foodservice industry."
  • The product range includes paper bags, insulated and non-insulated sandwich wraps, pinch bottom bags, French fry bags, cutlery bags, boxed interfolded deli paper, and grease-resistant multipurpose bags.
  • The sandwich bags and wraps are also compostable.

SAMBAZON® Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business, Doubling Manufacturing Capacity for Ready-to-Eat Bowls

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Acquisition, Organic certification, SAN, Amazônia Legal, Certification, Food quality, Sustainable management, Forest Stewardship Council, Amazon rainforest, University, Biodiversity, Fair trade, Health, Amazon, Organic, Stadium, FSC

The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.

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  • The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.
  • SAMBAZON’s Açaí and smoothie bowls are packaged in eco-friendly plant-based, fiber bowls and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.
  • SAMBAZON’s current ready-to-eat bowls are produced at two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, near the Açaí harvesters.
  • SAMBAZON is the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí.

Nature Wood Group Limited Announces Strong 2024 Guidance Driven by EU Regulations

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Forest Stewardship Council, European, Wood, FSC, Certification, Carbon

MACAU, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature Wood Group Limited ("Nature Wood" or the "Company"), one of global leaders in vertically-integrated forestry and FSC business operations, is pleased to announce its guidance for the fiscal year 2024. The company expects to achieve a significant increase in revenue, reaching $45 million, compared to the recently preannounced revenue of $25.4 million for 2023.

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  • MACAU, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature Wood Group Limited ("Nature Wood" or the "Company"), one of global leaders in vertically-integrated forestry and FSC business operations, is pleased to announce its guidance for the fiscal year 2024.
  • As a company with a strong focus on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified operations, Nature Wood is well-positioned to capitalize on these regulatory changes and meet the growing demand for sustainable wood products.
  • "We are excited to see the positive impact of the new EU regulations on our business," said Mr. Jianjun Zeng, the chief executive officer of Nature Wood.
  • Nature Wood will provide further details on its 2024 guidance as and when appropriate.

HARRY ROSEN INTRODUCES A FULLY-RECYCLABLE PACKAGING PROGRAM

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Carbon, Forest Stewardship Council, Life, Environment, TerraCycle, Incineration, FSC, PCW, Partnership, Clothing

The leader in men's retail launches North America's first-of-its-kind fully sustainable packaging fleet, powered by TerraCycle®

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  • The leader in men's retail launches North America's first-of-its-kind fully sustainable packaging fleet, powered by TerraCycle®
    TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Luxury men's retailer Harry Rosen has launched an entirely recyclable packaging program in partnership with TerraCycle ®, as part of a continued commitment to sustainability efforts.
  • Beginning today, Harry Rosen clients will be able to access the first-of-its-kind garment bag recycling program in North America, minimizing landfill waste and reducing the environmental impact of shopping in general.
  • "We're taking big steps to reduce our carbon footprint with this new packaging partnership with TerraCycle," says Ian Rosen, President and COO, Harry Rosen.
  • This announcement comes after Harry Rosen began rolling out new packaging late last year, with bags, boxes, and accompaniments that go back to Harry Rosen's roots, highlighting the iconic green that stems from the brand's original look and feel.

Scientific Games and Allwyn Move Bold Plans Forward for UK National Lottery

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, National lottery, Growth, Lighting, National Lottery (United Kingdom), Forest Stewardship Council, International, Lafleur, Science, Light & Wonder, SYMPHONY, Responsibility, All rights reserved, Schedule

LONDON and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games marks the official transfer of the UK National Lottery's fourth license on February 1. Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK, Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.

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  • Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK , Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.
  • Scientific Games and Allwyn move bold plan forward for UK National Lottery with opening of new, modern UK tech facility.
  • Positive momentum is underway with the opening of Scientific Games' high-tech, 92,000-square-foot state-of-the-art scratchcard logistics facility in Warrington, UK to serve The National Lottery retailers.
  • Scientific Games' UK field service vehicles are all electric and the company uses an internationally recognized sustainable courier for deliveries to The National Lottery retailers.

Scientific Games and Allwyn Move Bold Plans Forward for UK National Lottery

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, National lottery, Growth, Lighting, National Lottery (United Kingdom), Forest Stewardship Council, International, Lafleur, Science, Light & Wonder, SYMPHONY, Responsibility, All rights reserved, Schedule

LONDON and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games marks the official transfer of the UK National Lottery's fourth license on February 1. Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK, Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.

Key Points: 
  • Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK , Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.
  • Positive momentum is underway with the opening of Scientific Games' high-tech, 92,000-square-foot state-of-the-art scratchcard logistics facility in Warrington, UK to serve The National Lottery retailers.
  • On February 1, as the exclusive scratchcard provider to The National Lottery, Scientific Games commences its world-renowned Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program with portfolio planning advanced logistics and distribution of current scratch games alongside all-new, data-driven scratch games created and produced by the company.
  • Scientific Games' UK field service vehicles are all electric and the company uses an internationally recognized sustainable courier for deliveries to The National Lottery retailers.