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Canada Plastics Pact releases 2022 Annual Report showcasing industry momentum towards a circular plastics economy

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

OTTAWA, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, momentum is building to advance a circular economy for plastics.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, momentum is building to advance a circular economy for plastics.
  • The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is leading a concerted effort of businesses and organizations to scale innovative solutions that will keep plastics in the economy and out of people, animals, and the environment.
  • The CPP today published its 2022 Annual Report, presenting an aggregated overview of the reporting data from 90 CPP Partners during its second year.
  • Based on the most current and reliable data available, in 2022 it is estimated that Canada generated 978,743 tonnes of plastic packaging.

Canada Plastics Pact Strengthens Roster with Key Industry Leaders in Drive Towards Circular Packaging Solutions

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

OTTAWA, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome Restaurants Canada, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited to its expanding network of close to 100 Partners in Q4 of 2023.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome Restaurants Canada, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited to its expanding network of close to 100 Partners in Q4 of 2023.
  • As the largest national association for the foodservice industry, Restaurants Canada plays a key role in facilitating transformative changes in food packaging by rethinking how plastics are designed, used, and reused.
  • The inclusion of APR in CPP’s collaborative efforts is an important step towards accelerating plastics recyclability by leveraging the association’s technical guidance and expertise for package design.
  • McDonald’s Canada is committed to finding practical and effective solutions that help support the recycling of guest packaging and reduce the use of single-use plastics in restaurants.

Equinix Fully Allocates $4.9 Billion of Green Bond Proceeds

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Since 2020, six bond offerings have been issued, and as of the end of June 2023, all bonds have been fully allocated.

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  • Since 2020, six bond offerings have been issued, and as of the end of June 2023, all bonds have been fully allocated.
  • Equinix has developed a Green Finance Framework based on the Green Bond Principles and Green Loan Principles, a set of guidelines that promote transparency and integrity in, and advance the standardization of, green debt disclosures.
  • In line with the International Capital Market Association's Green Bond Principles (GBP) 2018 and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association's Green Loan Principles (GLP) 2020, Equinix is allocating 100% of the Green Financing net proceeds to a portfolio of Eligible Green Projects which showcase how Equinix is building and operating sustainably, including Green Buildings; Renewable Energy; Energy Efficiency; Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management; Waste Management; and Clean Transportation.
  • Equinix publishes its Green Bond Allocation and Impact Reports annually to provide transparency on progress.

Revolution Receives LNO for Clear Food Grade PCR-LLDPE Resin Made from Mechanically Recycled Stretch Film

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Letter of No Objection (LNO) for Revolution's proprietary recycling method to produce post-consumer recycled, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE PCR) made from recycled stretch film for food contact applications.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Letter of No Objection (LNO) for Revolution's proprietary recycling method to produce post-consumer recycled, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE PCR) made from recycled stretch film for food contact applications.
  • The LNO announcement is the latest milestone from Revolution's ongoing work to bring recycled material innovations to the food packaging sector.
  • Both clear and white LLDPE PCR offers converters and brands a much-needed, viable recycled resin for flexible film food packaging applications such as stand-up pouches and frozen food bags.
  • CNG, along with other industry leaders like Pregis, Berry Global, and SEE (formerly Sealed Air) currently offer Revolution's line of PCR resins in their flexible film products, and the introduction of clear food grade LLDPE PCR will expand options for new innovations in recycled packaging.

Canada Plastics Pact welcomes three new stakeholders focused on advancing innovative solutions for plastic packaging

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Omnia Packaging Inc. , a Canadian subsidiary of Sunino Group, is an innovative food packager specialized in injection plastic production producing exclusively recyclable polypropylene (PP) plastic packaging.

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  • Omnia Packaging Inc. , a Canadian subsidiary of Sunino Group, is an innovative food packager specialized in injection plastic production producing exclusively recyclable polypropylene (PP) plastic packaging.
  • BASF Canada is a global industry leader with a portfolio that ranges from industrial solutions, nutrition and car, agricultural solutions, and oil and gas.
  • "Our collective commitment to advancing solutions to achieving a circular economy for plastics is strengthened by their involvement."
  • Most recently, the CPP is proud to have released its 5-year Roadmap (2023-2027) for Advancing Flexible Plastic Packaging in Canada .

Sustainable Packaging Disruptors Bluebird and Pact Collective Partner to Drive the Beauty Industry Toward Circularity

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluebird, a climate technology company known for introducing accessible, user-friendly and rapid Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, announces its official collaboration with nonprofit Pact Collective in an effort to move the beauty industry towards circularity. The beauty industry generates an estimated 120 billion cosmetic packages annually, the majority of which are single-use and will never be recycled. Sustainable packaging has long been desired by consumers but hard to execute by most brands, leaving a critical gap for indie, small and new-to-market brands who don't have the resources to deliver on sustainability wishes.

Key Points: 
  • The beauty industry generates an estimated 120 billion cosmetic packages annually, the majority of which are single-use and will never be recycled.
  • With a shared commitment to sustainability, forward-looking technology, and a united vision for a more sustainable beauty industry, both partners are poised to redefine industry standards and enhance consumer transparency.
  • The membership-based nonprofit offers beauty companies the opportunity to host collection programs for hard-to-recycle beauty and wellness packaging.
  • The nonprofit also provides educational resources to push the beauty industry toward circularity by designing better packaging from the start.

PACT CAPITAL EXPANDS ITS VISIONARY ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETS SERVICES TO THE US

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

NEW YORK and GENEVA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pact Capital, an eminent multinational project developer and environmental commodities trading firm, proudly announces its market expansion to the US. As champions of the low carbon energy transition, the firm is committed to contributing to a more sustainable global economy.

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  • Pact's entry into the US market brings with it an impressive portfolio of services, cultivated through years of expertise in the global arena.
  • The company is renowned for trading environmental commodities and instruments in Voluntary Carbon Markets, Renewable Energy Markets and Compliance Markets.
  • As a key solution partner, Pact has turned sustainability practices into profitability for notable companies such as Shell and Masdar.
  • The company is dedicated to shedding light on the intricacies of the environmental markets and the larger climate trends shaping our world.

Sustainable Alternatives to Your Favorite Foundation Pieces

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pact, a leading brand in sustainable fashion, is encouraging shoppers to think twice about their go-to styles with the recent launch of the Foundations Edit: a thoughtfully-curated collection of organic cotton pieces that are timeless, versatile, and—most importantly—sustainable.

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  • "We were inspired by the ever-present need for elevated, daily outfitting essentials that you come back to time and time again," says Taylor Macrae, Director of Product at Pact.
  • "So we created a collection of pieces that are classic and not trend-focused—your forever wardrobe."
  • This "forever wardrobe" features styles for women and men, including Pact's best-selling Softspun tees, classic sweaters, woven bottoms, and sustainable alternatives to athleisure.
  • Following suit with everything Pact makes, each style in the Foundations Edit is certified organic, fair trade, and carbon-neutral.

Bold Metrics and Pact partner to drive sustainability through personalized sizing

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The collaboration introduces a 'Find My Size' solution powered by Bold Metrics, that enables Pact customers to quickly, and accurately, find their best size across select products in the Pact range.

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  • The collaboration introduces a 'Find My Size' solution powered by Bold Metrics, that enables Pact customers to quickly, and accurately, find their best size across select products in the Pact range.
  • By providing a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use online sizing solution, Bold Metrics will help Pact boost customer confidence in selecting the right fit, resulting in a more personalized retail experience that drives conversion while reducing returns due to fit uncertainty.
  • Bold Metrics' AI solutions create a digital twin of each shopper, determining over 50 unique body measurements via a simple survey.
  • "By helping Pact's customers elevate the sizing experience and overcome sizing uncertainty, Bold Metrics is reinforcing our shared commitment to improving the customer experience and fostering a more sustainable approach to online shopping."

Thunderbird Entertainment Options New York Times Bestseller MAD HONEY by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005305/en/
    What secrets do we keep and what risks do we take in order to become ourselves?
  • These are the central questions in MAD HONEY, a visceral, heart-wrenching portrayal of young love, teen angst and parental grief and guilt, interwoven with murder and high-intensity courtroom drama.
  • “We are so honoured that Jodi and Jennifer gave us the opportunity to bring this powerful story to new audiences.
  • The former Lionsgate EVP of Television’s credits include Dead Ringers, starring Rachel Weisz (Amazon Prime Video), The Exorcist (Fox), Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, House and 24.