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LIGHTBOX TEAMS UP WITH ROSEATE AND THE FUTURE ROCKS FOR FIRST FORAY INTO DESIGN COLLABORATIONS

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbox, the innovative lab-grown diamond jewelry brand, announced today that it has entered into new design-driven collaboration partnerships with Roseate, the sustainably-minded, pearl fine jewelry brand and The Future Rocks, the global online marketplace fully focused on lab-grown jewelry. Aimed at expanding its fashion jewelry offering, Lightbox's partnerships with Roseate and The Future Rocks will enable it to broaden its product assortment, retail visibility and customer engagement.

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  • Aimed at expanding its fashion jewelry offering, Lightbox's partnerships with Roseate and The Future Rocks will enable it to broaden its product assortment, retail visibility and customer engagement.
  • "Roseate and The Future Rocks are incredible creative and commercial partners who offer us the opportunity to continue to develop new product offerings, engage new audiences and expand our presence globally," added Borde.
  • "To that end, we have partnered with Lightbox for all lab-grown diamonds used in the Roseate collection.
  • Exploring new materials, such as lab-grown diamonds, is just the start of this journey," said The Future Rocks Founder & CEO Anthony Tsang.

Women Front and Center at High-Level UNGA and Climate Week Events

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent. Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent.
  • Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.
  • Ms. Al Hameli also spoke on the main stage at Climate Week as part of a panel on biodiversity.
  • All three panels featured women leaders in sustainability sharing critical perspectives on climate and the importance of cooperative cross-sector action.

All Aboard the SS evian! A First-of-its-Kind US Open Waterside Finals Experience with evian®, the Official Water of the US Open

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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NEW YORK , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer in full swing and temperatures at their peak, evian® natural spring water, the official water of the US Open, is hydrating tennis fans - waterside - aboard the first-ever SS evian viewing experience. During the historic New York sporting event, the SS evian will cruise along the Hudson River on the legendary Circle Line, celebrating the longstanding partnership between the US Open and evian, while uniting the love for tennis, the essential role hydration plays in propelling the sport to even greater heights, and the beauty of the city that hosts the tournament.

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  • "I'm excited to captain the SS evian, featuring New York City's first floating tennis court and a truly innovative fan experience.
  • Want to come on board the SS evian for a one-of-a-kind, premium viewing experience?
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this extraordinary experience aboard the SS evian, in partnership with the legendary Maria Sharapova.
  • For more information and to secure your spot on the SS evian, please visit https://www.circleline.com/sightseeing-cruises/events/ss-evian .

NY Ocean Explorer Couple Donate Expedition Vessel to Billion Oyster Project and Harbor School

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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He and his wife, ocean and polar explorer, Christine Dennison have donated a high-speed expedition research vessel to New York City's Billion Oyster Project and the Harbor School located on Governors Island.

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  • He and his wife, ocean and polar explorer, Christine Dennison have donated a high-speed expedition research vessel to New York City's Billion Oyster Project and the Harbor School located on Governors Island.
  • Billion Oyster Project's waterfront team states: "Our student program includes learning to drive, use and maintain a shared fleet of boats.
  • "We are thrilled to support the important work of the Billion Oyster project reintroducing oysters in New York Harbor and working to engage and educate Harbor School students to become responsible ocean stewards," states Christine Dennison of Mad Dog Expeditions.
  • They have worked around the world, mentoring young students through expeditions and hands on experience in the field and applaud the mission and vision of Billion Oyster Project and the Harbor School.

Copalli Rum Kicks off Cocktails for a Cause Campaign

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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PUNTA GORDA, Belize, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day 2023, Copalli Rum is continuing its Cocktails for A Cause program, which partners with bars, restaurants and retailers to raise funds for organizations which support environmentally responsible initiatives. The program will run during the month of April in honor of Earth Day, April 22.

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  • Copalli Rum is a clean, pure rum sustainably produced at the Copal Tree Distillery in the rainforest of Southern Belize.
  • Made from just three ingredients –- organic sugar cane, rain water and yeast, Copalli Rum is produced at a Distillery which is designed to have as low a carbon footprint as possible.
  • During the month of April, participating accounts in California, Florida and New York will create cocktails using any of the Copalli Rum expressions – White, Barrel Rested or Cacao.
  • "Sustainability is core to the DNA of Copalli Rum, not just a marketing initiative," said Brian Baker, CMO, Copalli USA.

Talisker Launches "One for the Sea" Campaign to Preserve and Protect New York Harbor As Part of Commitment to Ocean Health

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky announced it will extend its partnership with local New York City nonprofit Billion Oyster Project (BOP) as the lead sponsor of its Shell Collection Program for the third consecutive year. The partnership is a component of the iconic whisky brand's "One For The Sea" campaign, a global initiative that encourages consumers to reconnect with, preserve and protect our oceans through donations and sustainable practices. The Talisker distillery has crafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky on the rugged coastline of the Isle of Skye in Scotland for nearly 200 years alongside the infamous Oyster Shed, where Talisker has been paired with fresh, local oysters for decades. The whisky is made by the sea, which is why Talisker is committed to protecting oceans both near and far through partners like Billion Oyster Project. 

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  • The whisky is made by the sea, which is why Talisker is committed to protecting oceans both near and far through partners like Billion Oyster Project.
  • "Their ongoing commitment to our Shell Collection Program has helped us restore more oyster reefs and work toward a cleaner New York Harbor for all."
  • Talisker 10 Year Old and Talisker Storm are widely distributed while Talisker 18 Year Old, Talisker 25 Year Old, Talisker 8 Year Old 2021 Special Releases and Talisker Distiller's Edition can be found in specialist stores.
  • Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Reports Annual Initiative Progress

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Yamaha Rightwaters recapped sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months during 2022 Capitol Hill Oceans Week.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters recapped sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months during 2022 Capitol Hill Oceans Week.
  • In June of 2021, Yamaha Rightwaters announced support for the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, which aims to restore more than 78,000 acres in coastal Louisiana and Texas.
  • In addition, Yamaha Rightwaters currently sponsors the Coastal Conservation Association-Maryland (CCAMD) Aquatic Invasive Species Count, a part fishing tournament, part citizen-science project.
  • Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marines sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters officially launched on World Oceans Day 2019 and marks its three-year anniversary this week.

Villa Maria Announces Corporate Sponsorship of New York City's Billion Oyster Project

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Villa Maria, New Zealand's renowned winery, is pleased to announce their corporate sponsorship of Billion Oyster Project, the nonprofit oyster reef restoration initiative that grew out of The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Villa Maria , New Zealand's renowned winery, is pleased to announce their corporate sponsorship of Billion Oyster Project , the nonprofit oyster reef restoration initiative that grew out of The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School.
  • Billion Oyster Project was founded in 2014 by Murray Fisher and Pete Malinowski, then colleagues at the Harbor School, as a solution to the degradation of the New York Estuary's once 220,000 acres of oyster reefs.
  • Last year, Villa Maria forged their relationship with Billion Oyster Project by sponsoring their tentpole fundraising event, the Billion Oyster Party, to promote the initiative and further the nonprofit's efforts.
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    Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.

Morgan Stanley Builds Digital Platform to Help Billion Oyster Project Speed Up Oyster Bed Growth

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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As we seek to restore one of New York Harbors keystone species, the Billion Oyster Project Digital Platform has the power to transform how we operate.

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  • As we seek to restore one of New York Harbors keystone species, the Billion Oyster Project Digital Platform has the power to transform how we operate.
  • In the past 18 months, a rotating team of Morgan Stanley volunteers worked with BOP to design and build the Billion Oyster Project Digital Platform (BOPDP), delivering a user-friendly, reliable platform that can easily be maintained by the BOP community.
  • Moving forward, Morgan Stanley plans to develop tools for migrating residual data from BOPs legacy platform to the new platform.
  • Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.

Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Billion Oyster Project Announce Second-Year Partnership To Help Restore One Billion Oysters To New York Harbor

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Oyster shells provide the base material for oyster reefs, which offer a home for young oysters to grow and hundreds of species in New York Harbor to thrive.

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  • Oyster shells provide the base material for oyster reefs, which offer a home for young oysters to grow and hundreds of species in New York Harbor to thrive.
  • This year, Talisker is also joining Billion Oyster Project in supporting Senate Bill S4741 in New York State.
  • With the help of volunteers and partners since 2014, Billion Oyster Project has:
    To learn more about Billion Oyster Project, visit billionoysterproject.org .
  • For more information on Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky, visit www.malts.com/en-us/brands/talisker ,
    Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.