Closing the Loop

360 Vodka partners again with Captains For Clean Water

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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WESTON, Mo., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, 360 Vodka has partnered with Florida-based nonprofit Captains for Clean Water to raise awareness about freshwater issues in the state.

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  • WESTON, Mo., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, 360 Vodka has partnered with Florida-based nonprofit Captains for Clean Water to raise awareness about freshwater issues in the state.
  • 360 Vodka was designed to be the world's first eco-friendly vodka.
  • Captains for Clean Water is the recipient charity for closures returned within the state of Florida.
  • Created as the world's first eco-friendly vodka, 360 Vodka is as good for the planet as it is to drink.

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.

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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.
  • "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.

Vinci Brands Announces Phone Case Recycling Partnership with Close the Loop USA

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The partnership furthers Vinci Brands' commitment to providing consumers with more sustainable solutions that protect not only their mobile device, but the future of our planet.

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  • The partnership furthers Vinci Brands' commitment to providing consumers with more sustainable solutions that protect not only their mobile device, but the future of our planet.
  • "Vinci Brands is proud to partner with Close the Loop to keep phone cases out of landfills and advance our efforts in becoming a more sustainable company," said Brian Stech, CEO of Vinci Brands.
  • "CtL is excited to partner with Vinci Brands to help them meet their sustainability needs by developing a first-class product stewardship program," said Tom Ogonek, Joint-CEO at Close the Loop USA.
  • To learn more about the Vinci Brands recycling partnership with CtL and see a full list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit Incipio.com/recycle or GetSurvivor.com/recycle .

Ingram Micro Furthers Effort to Reduce Environmental Impact of E-Waste

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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In recent years, Ingram Micro has made significant investments in its ITAD services.

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  • In recent years, Ingram Micro has made significant investments in its ITAD services.
  • In addition to supporting ITAD needs for global customers , Ingram Micro leverages its own services to process employee notebooks once they are decommissioned.
  • The lifespan of employee notebooks is extended through secondary market sales; however, Ingram Micro cannot ensure that they are disposed responsibly at end-of-life.
  • Ingram Micro is also examining how to reduce global e-waste streams more significantly by enabling other organizations to leverage Closing the Loops services.

New Compensation Program Helps Purchasers Combat Toxic E-waste

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of tonnes of toxic e-waste is illegally dumped in vulnerable regions every year.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of tonnes of toxic e-waste is illegally dumped in vulnerable regions every year.
  • By choosing to buy certified IT products, purchasers can make sure that an equivalent amount of e-waste is collected and recycled in a safe way.
  • "Through TCO Certified Edge, E-waste Compensated, we want to give purchasers and the IT industry a powerful tool for combatting e-waste," says Andreas Rehn, Development Manager, at TCO Development.
  • Closing the Loop , a circular service provider, is the first approved collector within the framework of TCO Certified Edge, E-waste Compensated.

New Compensation Program Helps Purchasers Combat Toxic E-waste

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Articles, Contents, Water conservation, Closing the Loop, Electronic waste, Recycling, Telecommunications, Waste

STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of tonnes of toxic e-waste is illegally dumped in vulnerable regions every year.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of tonnes of toxic e-waste is illegally dumped in vulnerable regions every year.
  • By choosing to buy certified IT products, purchasers can make sure that an equivalent amount of e-waste is collected and recycled in a safe way.
  • "Through TCO Certified Edge, E-waste Compensated, we want to give purchasers and the IT industry a powerful tool for combatting e-waste," says Andreas Rehn, Development Manager, at TCO Development.
  • Closing the Loop , a circular service provider, is the first approved collector within the framework of TCO Certified Edge, E-waste Compensated.