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Olive Accelerates Innovation in Healthcare with New Partnership Programs

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Advances in AI and automation technologies provide the necessary path forward for healthcare to leapfrog other industries, with 98% of healthcare professionals predicting AI-led advancements will be widespread in healthcare by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • Advances in AI and automation technologies provide the necessary path forward for healthcare to leapfrog other industries, with 98% of healthcare professionals predicting AI-led advancements will be widespread in healthcare by 2026.
  • Olive is pushing the healthcare industry into a position of leadership for innovation with Olive Helps , the first true platform for healthcare with a developer ecosystem.
  • To boost innovation in healthcare, Olive is also teaming up with Rotera to host Hack for Health 2021 , a hackathon taking place from November 1 to December 15.
  • Olive is driving connections to shine new light on healthcare processes, improving operations today so everyone can benefit from a healthier industry tomorrow.

Bausch + Lomb Launches Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Program in Collaboration With TerraCycle in the United States

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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LAVAL, QB and TRENTON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health"), today announced the launch of the Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling program, the first and only eye care recycling program in the United States. The new program will allow consumers who participate in the program to properly recycle all brands of their eye drop single dose units, lens cases and lens solution caps*, as well as Biotrue® Hydration Boost Lubricant Eye Drops multi-dose bottles through a collaboration with TerraCycle, a world leader in the collection and repurposing of hard-to-recycle post-consumer waste.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to building upon our five-year collaboration with Bausch + Lomb and offering a new program for eye care materials in the United States," said Tom Szaky, founder and CEO, TerraCycle.
  • With the Biotrue Eye Care Recycling Program, consumers now have a way to properly recycle these materials and help preserve our environment for future generations to come."
  • To participate in the program, consumers can sign up on the TerraCycle Biotrue Eye Care Recycling program page .
  • Launched in November 2016 as part of a collaboration with TerraCycle, the Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE Recycling Program is the first and only sponsored contact lens recycling program in the United States.

Tupperware Brands Recognized in Fast Company's First Annual List of "Brands That Matter"

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands announced today it is being recognized as an honoree in Fast Company's first annual "Brands That Matter" list, honoring brands that do more than sell products or provide services.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands announced today it is being recognized as an honoree in Fast Company's first annual "Brands That Matter" list, honoring brands that do more than sell products or provide services.
  • This new recognition program honors brands achieving relevance through cultural impact, social engagement and authentic communication of their mission and ideals.
  • As a brand whose purposeisto nurture a better future every day, Tupperware Brand's commitment goesbeyond innovative kitchenware solutions.
  • Most notably, Tupperware has:
    Tackled the Issue of Waste: Tupperware doubled down on its commitment to reducing both food and plastic waste.

Tim Hortons announces trial of new hot beverage cup that's compostable and recyclable, test of recycling technology in restaurants, and kickoff of pilot project with zero-waste platform Loop that uses reusable and returnable packaging

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Tim Hortons is partnering with WestRock to launch a test of an innovative new hot beverage cup design in January at select Vancouver restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Tim Hortons is partnering with WestRock to launch a test of an innovative new hot beverage cup design in January at select Vancouver restaurants.
  • The test will feature cups that are made with up to 20 per cent post-consumer recycled content and are compostable and recyclable.
  • Currently, Tim Hortons hot beverage cups can be recycled in British Columbia and in some municipalities in other provinces.
  • Tim Hortons has more than 4,800 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world.

Chicago City Council Votes to Change Zoning Within the Illinois Medical District

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An update of urban development requirements in the Illinois Medical District (IMD) positions Chicago's Near West Side for faster growth.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An update of urban development requirements in the Illinois Medical District (IMD) positions Chicago's Near West Side for faster growth.
  • A public review concluded Oct. 14 when the Chicago City Council approved revisions to the IMD's Planned Development #30 regulations.
  • The changes advance the IMD's ability to recruit multifamily and mixed-use development to the Illinois Medical District, anchored by Rush University Medical Center, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, the Jesse Brown VA and the University of Illinois Hospital.
  • The Near West Side's standing as a medical campus dates to the late 19th century and was formalized in 1941 when the Illinois Legislature passed the Illinois Medical District Act.

Vinci Brands Debuts Incipio and kate spade new york Cases for Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Devices

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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The Incipio Duo and Grip and the kate spade new york Defensive Hardshell cases provide consumers with reliable, slim, and stylish options to protect their new device.

Key Points: 
  • The Incipio Duo and Grip and the kate spade new york Defensive Hardshell cases provide consumers with reliable, slim, and stylish options to protect their new device.
  • The Incipio and kate spade new york cases bear the Google "Made for" badge, indicating they have been designed for use with the Google Pixel 6 devices and have been certified to meet Google compatibility standards.
  • Additional features include:
    kate spade new york Defensive Hardshell for Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro (MSRP: 49.99)
    The kate spade new york Defensive Hardshell offers its signature style in a slim, dual-layer case and bumper design.
  • Additional features include:
    The Incipio Duo and Grip and the kate spade new york Defensive Hardshell cases for the all-new Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices are available now at Incipio.com , with select cases also available at Verizon.com and Verizon stores nationwide.

Kraft Heinz Shares 2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report and 2025 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Aspirations

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (Kraft Heinz or the Company) released its latest Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report along with its 2025 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) Aspirations.

Key Points: 
  • Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (Kraft Heinz or the Company) released its latest Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report along with its 2025 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) Aspirations.
  • Circular Packaging Design: Kraft Heinz has made significant progress toward meeting its aim of using 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
  • Kraft Heinz is on track to follow through on its target to source 100% cage-free eggs globally by 2025.
  • Recognizing the ongoing threat of climate change, Kraft Heinz continues to address its environmental footprint.

Dow commercializes recyclable toothpaste packaging

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Since toothpaste is sensitive to oxygen and humidity, toothpaste manufacturers traditionally use tubes made from a combination of different plastics as well as a layer of aluminum, making the packaging nearly impossible to recycle.

Key Points: 
  • Since toothpaste is sensitive to oxygen and humidity, toothpaste manufacturers traditionally use tubes made from a combination of different plastics as well as a layer of aluminum, making the packaging nearly impossible to recycle.
  • "Dow has made a commitment that 100 percent of what we sell into packaging applications must be reusable or recyclable by 2035," said Diego Donoso , president of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics.
  • "We are excited to make recyclable toothpaste tubes a reality for the oral hygiene industry by addressing the application challenges with Dow's materials science expertise," said Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific commercial vice president, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics.
  • In addition to toothpaste tubes, Dow has also launched several all-PE flexible packaging solutions, which have gained traction and adoption by leading Fast-Moving Consumer GoodsFMCGbrand partners.

TOMRA's Circular Economy Conference: Collaboration to "Close the Loop on Plastics"

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Here, conference participants witnessed how post-consumer plastic packaging is sorted from household waste, thus safeguarding recyclable materials from being lost to incineration.

Key Points: 
  • Here, conference participants witnessed how post-consumer plastic packaging is sorted from household waste, thus safeguarding recyclable materials from being lost to incineration.
  • The plant directly processes the plastics into high-quality recyclate of virgin material quality, replacing fossil fuels in primary production and reducing CO2 emissions.
  • "Our goal must be to recycle plastic waste in a way that keeps it in circulation for as long as possible.
  • The more straightforward green legislation is, the faster we will be able to keep this material in a closed loop worldwide."

TOMRA's Circular Economy Conference: Collaboration to "Close the Loop on Plastics"

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Here, conference participants witnessed how post-consumer plastic packaging is sorted from household waste, thus safeguarding recyclable materials from being lost to incineration.

Key Points: 
  • Here, conference participants witnessed how post-consumer plastic packaging is sorted from household waste, thus safeguarding recyclable materials from being lost to incineration.
  • The plant directly processes the plastics into high-quality recyclate of virgin material quality, replacing fossil fuels in primary production and reducing CO2 emissions.
  • "Our goal must be to recycle plastic waste in a way that keeps it in circulation for as long as possible.
  • The more straightforward green legislation is, the faster we will be able to keep this material in a closed loop worldwide."