Plastic Pollution Coalition

EcoVadis Awards EcoPlum its Silver Sustainability Medal and Top 10% Rating Among Companies Scored

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company and certified B Corporation, announces that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal sustainability rating.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company and certified B Corporation, announces that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal sustainability rating.
  • "Earning the EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Medal is a major milestone for EcoPlum and recognizes the investments we have made in integrating sustainable business practices into everything we do as a company," says Gia Machlin, EcoPlum President and CEO.
  • EcoPlum placed in the top 10% of all companies rated by EcoVadis , in completing its first sustainability assessment with the organization.
  • The scorecard demonstrates performance in 21 indicators across four broad themes:
    The new EcoVadis Silver Medal certification is the latest in many certifications held by EcoPlum.

Earth-Friendly Packaging Company Mushroom Packaging Announces Virtual Tour of New Facilities

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Manufacturing, Environment, Packaging, Sustainability, Chemicals, Plastics, Plastic, Commercialization, Mycelium, Agriculture, Foot, Nutrient, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Target, Soil, UN, Ecosystem, Recycling, Fungiculture, Bottled water, Ecovative Design

Mushroom® Packaging announced a virtual tour of its new production facility based in New York's capital region, producing high volumes of earth-friendly, ocean-safe packaging to replace high polluting single-use plastics.

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  • Mushroom® Packaging announced a virtual tour of its new production facility based in New York's capital region, producing high volumes of earth-friendly, ocean-safe packaging to replace high polluting single-use plastics.
  • A division of Ecovative, the mycelium technology company, Mushroom Packaging's secret to producing sustainable foam alternatives comes from the fibrous 'roots' of mushrooms.
  • Mushroom Packaging has also expanded quickly, building and commissioning a new 20,000 square foot production facility in Green Island, NY.
  • Mushroom Packaging is a division of Ecovative focused on growing natural, home-compostable alternatives to plastic protective packaging.

Blueland and Plastic Pollution Coalition Petition the EPA to Require Testing of PVA Plastic in Laundry Detergent Pods and Sheets

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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This announcement follows first-of-its-kind research published in the International Journal of Environmental and Public Health, conducted by researchers at Plastic Oceans International and commissioned by Blueland on the plastic film used in plastic PVA laundry and dishwasher pods.

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  • This announcement follows first-of-its-kind research published in the International Journal of Environmental and Public Health, conducted by researchers at Plastic Oceans International and commissioned by Blueland on the plastic film used in plastic PVA laundry and dishwasher pods.
  • In addition to laundry detergent pods and sheets, Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is widely used to produce a wide range of consumer goods such as fishing gear and hospital laundry bags.
  • "When we started our research into the laundry category, we were shocked to learn that the film that individually wraps laundry pods is actually plastic.
  • Over 20 billion plastic laundry and dishwasher pods and sheets are estimated to be used every year but this plastic will not disappear.

EcoPlum Joins 85 Organizations on a Vision for a Global Plastics Treaty

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EcoPlum®, a sustainable promotional products company, has joined 85 organizations—including major brands, financial institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)—to endorse a common vision for an effective and ambitious Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. As an early signatory to this process, EcoPlum adds its voice to the newly launched Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF (World Wildlife Fund).

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  • EcoPlum joins 85 organizations endorsing a common vision for a Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution, adding its voice to the newly launched Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company , has joined 85 organizationsincluding major brands, financial institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)to endorse a common vision for an effective and ambitious Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution.
  • Within the coalition, EcoPlum joins the ranks of 25 major brand owners and retailers, including Danone, Ikea, L'Oral, PepsiCo, Unilever, and Walmart.
  • For more information: info(at)ecoplum(dot)com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcoPlum , LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoplum , The EcoPlum Biz Blog, Twitter via @ecoplum, and Instagram via @ecoplum.

EcoPlum Sustainable Swag Lifts Off in 2022 as a Certified B Corporation

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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--Demonstrate high social and environmental performance by achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or above and passing a risk review.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products company, announced today its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp) by nonprofit B Lab .
  • There are now over 4,600 Certified B Corporations around the world in 79 countries covering more than 155 industries.
  • EcoPlum is a certified B Corp, WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) women-owned business enterprise, and Green America Gold Business.
  • For more information: info(at)ecoplum(dot)com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcoPlum , LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoplum , The EcoPlum Biz Blog , Twitter via @ecoplum , and Instagram via @ecoplum .

Sustainable Sets Company Green Spark Group Hosts Sustainable Production Forum, the World's Premier Event for Greening Motion Picture, Oct. 25-29

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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In the lead up to the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland,the world's motion picture industry will be gathering at the 6th annual SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM (SPF).

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  • In the lead up to the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland,the world's motion picture industry will be gathering at the 6th annual SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM (SPF).
  • Hosted by Green Spark Group* and presented by MBS Equipment Company, Canada, SPF21 explores the theme Breaking Barriers:Every Voice Matters, Every Action Counts throughout its robust week-long event.
  • "Green Spark Group has grown the Sustainable Production Forum to become one of North America's foremost knowledge exchanges for improved practice and environmental action in motion picture.
  • *About Green Spark Group: Founded in Vancouver, Canada, Green Spark Group is a full-service sustainability agency, leading the entertainment industry through its evolution towards sustainable practices.

MADE SAFE® and Plastic Pollution Coalition Announce the Release of the Healthy Pregnancy Guide with Tips and Tools for Healthier Living

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Monday, June 15, 2020
Environmental toxicology, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Plastic pollution, Pollution, Contents, Natural environment, Articles

NEW YORK, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit organizations MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition announce the release of the new Healthy Pregnancy Guide .

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nonprofit organizations MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition announce the release of the new Healthy Pregnancy Guide .
  • This guide was developed to help navigate the challenges of preparing a nontoxic home and making healthier living choices for babies and the planet.
  • The Healthy Pregnancy Guide was developed with experts, citing more than 200 scientific sources, essential research, key recommendations, and latest resources, all distilled into an indispensable guide of easy and doable tips.
  • Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) is a global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways, oceans, and the environment.

EcoPlum Officially Joins the Fight with Plastic Pollution Coalition

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products and media company, announced that it has joined Plastic Pollution Coalition , a global non-profit organization working to eliminate plastic pollution.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today EcoPlum, a sustainable promotional products and media company, announced that it has joined Plastic Pollution Coalition , a global non-profit organization working to eliminate plastic pollution.
  • Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing, global alliance of businesses, organizations, individuals, and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, oceans, waterways, and the environment.
  • Plastic Pollution Coalition Co-Founder & CEO Dianna Cohen said, "I met Gia at an event last year and after discussion of our mutual interest in eliminating plastic pollution, we are now very pleased to have EcoPlum join our global Coalition of advocate organizations."
  • Bringing action to reduce single-use plastic and increase awareness of the facts, Plastic Pollution Coalition highlights many problems with plastic:
    Americans discard 30 million tons of plastic a year, 33% is used once and thrown away, and only 8% is recycled.

Oniracom Partners With Jack Johnson to Curb Plastic Pollution in Music Industry

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Musicians, Guitarists, Entertainers, Jack Johnson, Environmentalism, Plastic pollution, Plastic Pollution Coalition

Oniracom is a web, social, and technology partner on the project, amplifying the BYOBottle commitment to artists and venues globally.

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  • Oniracom is a web, social, and technology partner on the project, amplifying the BYOBottle commitment to artists and venues globally.
  • "Our friends at Oniracom supported our planning team with a successful global launch of the BYOBottle campaign," stated Jack Johnson.
  • Jack Johnson's agency of record since 2001, Oniracomhelped bring Johnson's many initiatives alive to benefit environmental and humanitarian concerns.
  • Lead organizations that launched theBYOBottlecampaign include the Jack Johnson team,Green Music Australia,REVERB,EFFECT Partners,Plastic Pollution Coalition,Live Nation,AEG,C3 Presents,Partisan Arts,Fresh & Clean, andSynergy Global Entertainment.

Ranpak and Plastic Pollution Coalition Team Up to Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Supply chain management, Packaging, Online Retail, Retail, Environment, Manufacturing, Plastic pollution, Pollution, Plastic container, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Plastic, Articles, Natural environment, Nature

Ranpak has pledged to financially support the work of Plastic Pollution Coalition to help raise the publics awareness about the problem of plastic pollution and available solutions.

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  • Ranpak has pledged to financially support the work of Plastic Pollution Coalition to help raise the publics awareness about the problem of plastic pollution and available solutions.
  • Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak, said, Ranpak is thrilled to partner with a top-notch organization like Plastic Pollution Coalition and help them spread the word against the unnecessary use of plastic in packaging applications.
  • Plastic Pollution Coalition plays an instrumental role in educating businesses and consumers that there are viable alternatives to plastic packaging.
  • Dianna Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Plastic Pollution Coalition said, Plastic Pollution Coalition is pleased to be partnering with Ranpak, whose commitment to plastic-free packaging is commendable.