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United States of Plastic? Amazon’s plastic packaging waste in US up 9.6% to 208 million pounds in 2022

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report , “Amazon’s United States of Plastic,” which estimates that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.

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WASHINGTON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report , “Amazon’s United States of Plastic,” which estimates that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
Oceana calculated the amount of plastic packaging waste generated by Amazon in the U.S. based on available market data, making adjustments informed by recent public communications from the company about changes in its plastic packaging use.
The company has dramatically reduced plastic packaging in other major markets including India and Europe.
Because the company refuses to phase out plastic packaging everywhere it operates, Oceana estimates that a large amount of plastic packaging continues to become marine plastic pollution.

New YouGov Survey Results Unveiled Today During Freedom of Mobility Forum

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Results show that less than 10% of respondents have started making profound changes in transportation options; people in rural areas and older age groups are less interested in change

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Results show that less than 10% of respondents have started making profound changes in transportation options; people in rural areas and older age groups are less interested in change
AMSTERDAM, April 3, 2024 – YouGov, in partnership with the Freedom of Mobility Forum, released exclusive results of a new survey measuring the appetite for change in mobility habits for respondents across five countries.
The results were unveiled live during the second annual Freedom of Mobility Forum and fueled the fact-based discussions with the international panel of experts and university students from three continents.
This is particularly notable in the USA, where more than half the respondents in rural areas said they were not ready to change anything.
Today’s event is facilitated by a neutral third-party and explores how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives.

Millennials and Gen Z are as likely to own cryptocurrency as they are real estate

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to wealth, younger Americans — specifically millennials and Gen Z — have some catching up to do, especially considering adult members of these generations own just 74 cents for every $1 of wealth that baby boomers owned at the same age.

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New survey shows younger Americans — specifically millennials and Gen Z — have some financial catching up to do.
New data released today shows that together Gen Z (ages 18-26) and millennials (ages 27-42) are almost equally likely to own cryptocurrency (21%) as they are to own real estate (20%).
They are also more likely to try financial "hacks," often popularized on social media.
"Younger generations store their wealth differently than their Gen X and boomer counterparts, including novel investments like cryptocurrency.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Register for the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum Live Digital Debate on April 3

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with the panelists throughout the program via three dedicated Q&A sessions.

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Viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with the panelists throughout the program via three dedicated Q&A sessions.
Students from three leading universities - Brandeis University (United States), HEC Paris (France), and ENSA Kénitra (Morocco) – will challenge the debaters.
For those unable to attend the live session, a recorded replay will be made available on the website.
To follow the event or share on social media, please use the hashtags: #FreedomOfMobilityForum or #FreedomOfMobility

Gen Z Driving Shift Toward Digital Tax Payments, According to New Report From ACI Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.

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These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.
Unlike Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and even Millennials, Gen Z respondents preferred alternative payment methods (10%) and credit cards (17%).
Additionally, Gen Z taxpayers are several times more likely to engage sources outside of professional tax preparers.
“This year's findings highlight a pivotal shift towards digital and alternative payment methods, especially among Gen Z.

Shoptalk Opens Registration for Inaugural Fall Event

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.

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Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.
“Shoptalk Spring has served as the annual touchpoint for the retail industry to come together to innovate, collaborate and redefine the retail ecosystem, but the call for another opportunity to connect has grown louder and louder” said Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk.
Shoptalk Fall participants will also have the opportunity to take part in Meetup—the world’s largest meetings program for the retail industry that will be facilitating more than 20,000 double-opt-in meetings during the event.
Registration for Shoptalk Fall 2024 is now open.

Financial Health, People Management and Operational Efficiency Top Internal Concerns for C-Suite in 2024, Altum Strategy Group and YouGov finds.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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A new survey from Altum Strategy Group , in partnership with YouGov , revealed the internal challenges currently top of mind for business leaders across various sectors.

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A new survey from Altum Strategy Group , in partnership with YouGov , revealed the internal challenges currently top of mind for business leaders across various sectors.
The study highlights that financial health, operational efficiency, people management, and maintaining high product/service quality are universal tensions for businesses in 2024.
However, the most significant internal factors may differ based on the company's age, industry type, and size.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312310066/en/
Leaders rate the internal challenges they face for 2024 by revenue, risk, and profitability.

Wizehire's 2024 Women in Leadership Report reveals challenges fueled by a resurgence of traditional values among young adults, a widening leadership gap, and the need for DEI initiatives

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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HOUSTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizehire, an end-to-end hiring solution for growing small and medium-sized businesses, today unveiled findings from its first Women in Leadership Report, a comprehensive study exploring the evolving dynamics of women in the workplace. The report surveyed a sample size of 2,506 individuals representative of U.S. adults. The report sheds light on the changing perception of women in leadership and the barriers they face, including the "motherhood penalty" and a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly in small businesses.

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33% of Americans believe balancing work and family responsibilities is the biggest obstacle for women in leadership.
The report highlights that balancing work and family responsibilities is the biggest obstacle for women in leadership, with 33% of Americans believing so.
Wizehire's 2024 Women in Leadership Report highlights the changing perceptions of women in leadership, the challenges women face, and the need for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.
In addition to the survey, the report utilizes data from diverse authority sources to analyze the representation of women in leadership roles.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Register for the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum Live Digital Debate on April 3

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Online research company YouGov will unveil results of an exclusive survey that aims to measure the appetite for change in mobility habits with respondents across five countries.

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Online research company YouGov will unveil results of an exclusive survey that aims to measure the appetite for change in mobility habits with respondents across five countries.
Viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with the panelists throughout the program via three dedicated Q&A sessions.
For those unable to attend the live session, a recorded replay will be made available on the website.
To follow the event or share on social media, please use the hashtags: #FreedomOfMobilityForum or #FreedomOfMobility

ELITE TRADES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, SERVICETITAN ANNOUNCE TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR NINTH ANNUAL COMPETITION UPLIFTING TRADESPEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport announced highly-anticipated competition details for its ninth annual Elite Trades Championships Series (ETCS) with an expansion of ServiceTitan's support as title sponsor, the qualifying events schedule and the launch of a new website. The dynamic platform aims to grow the trades and celebrate highly skilled tradespeople across the country who have traditionally not received the recognition they deserve.

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for skilled tradespeople across the auto tech, electrical, HVAC and plumbing industries;
Qualifying events kick off this Spring for opportunities to compete for national title and more than $250,000 in prizes on Sept. 12-15 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport announced highly-anticipated competition details for its ninth annual Elite Trades Championships Series (ETCS) with an expansion of ServiceTitan's support as title sponsor, the qualifying events schedule and the launch of a new website.
The dynamic platform aims to grow the trades and celebrate highly skilled tradespeople across the country who have traditionally not received the recognition they deserve.
There are approximately 15 million tradespeople in the United States, according to YouGov, yet demand for the trades has skyrocketed due to a shortage tradespeople.
"We are thrilled to have ServiceTitan expand their partnership, as they share our commitment to creating a platform that uplifts and celebrates the indispensable skills and contributions of America's tradespeople."