Environmental Investigation Agency

Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN) Receives Agreement from the UK Government for Continuation of the UK National Treaty Dialogues on Plastic Pollution

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Friday, October 20, 2023

This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.

Key Points: 
  • This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.
  • The UK National Treaty Dialogues programme brings together key stakeholders from all facets of the plastics lifecycle, including upstream (plastic production), midstream (manufacturing, retail and distribution), downstream (waste management), environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGOs), and academia.
  • Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
    "The severe effects of plastic pollution continue to impact our wildlife, ocean and natural habitats across the world.
  • The UK National Treaty Dialogues for Plastic Pollution commenced with the first session on November 1st, 2022, ahead of INC-1 in Uruguay.

Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN) Receives Agreement from the UK Government for Continuation of the UK National Treaty Dialogues on Plastic Pollution

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023

This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.

Key Points: 
  • This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.
  • The UK National Treaty Dialogues programme brings together key stakeholders from all facets of the plastics lifecycle, including upstream (plastic production), midstream (manufacturing, retail and distribution), downstream (waste management), environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGOs), and academia.
  • Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
    "The severe effects of plastic pollution continue to impact our wildlife, ocean and natural habitats across the world.
  • The UK National Treaty Dialogues for Plastic Pollution commenced with the first session on November 1st, 2022, ahead of INC-1 in Uruguay.

Marrying Innovation and Sustainability: Eviosys Launches Revolutionary Metal Closure 'Horizon' Enabling Brands to Adopt Mono-Material Packaging

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The new metal lid is industry leading, offering the dry food sector an infinitely recyclable packaging solution for the whole can, previously dominated by plastic.

Key Points: 
  • The new metal lid is industry leading, offering the dry food sector an infinitely recyclable packaging solution for the whole can, previously dominated by plastic.
  • Through Horizon, Eviosys is facilitating the removal of environmentally harmful single-use plastic, replacing it with 100% recyclable fully metal packaging.
  • Our continuous drive to create sustainable packaging solutions through innovation is providing our customers with cheaper, more effective and sustainable products."
  • Eviosys will be exhibiting Horizon alongside a wider range of products at Stand G30 at this year's London Packaging Week.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTALISTS GATHER TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF TONEWOODS

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Monday, September 11, 2023

PA, with the purpose of bringing like-minded organizations together to discuss the current and future state of tonewoods.

Key Points: 
  • PA, with the purpose of bringing like-minded organizations together to discuss the current and future state of tonewoods.
  • Mr. Ripsam presented Martin's sustainability program and discussed how it is the foundation of Martin Guitar's strategic plans.
  • "The future of tonewoods, especially exotic tonewoods, is in question and the time to act is now," said Ripsam.
  • Charles Barber, Director of Natural Resources Governance & Policy for the World Resources Institute, gave the audience his perspective on global deforestation trends and global tree cover loss in 2022.

A-Gas Further Expands its Technology to Provide Market-Leading Recovery and Reclamation Services

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.

Key Points: 
  • Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.
  • The new separation equipment and AHRI lab will enable the reclamation of mixed refrigerants received from customers across the US.
  • Taylor Ferranti, Commercial Vice President of Refrigerant Management at A-Gas, noted, This technology continues to push forward responsible lifecycle refrigerant management.
  • Our Rapid Recovery network can continue to safely recover refrigerant while our reclamation processes bring that material to AHRI-700 grade for future use.

ALDI is Unstoppable, Earning the Environmental Protection Agency's Store Certification and Re-Certification Excellence Awards for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As ALDI continues its rapid expansion across the United States, soon becoming the third-largest grocery chain in the country, the retailer remains committed to meeting its aggressive sustainability goals, one of which is focused on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points: 
  • For the fourth consecutive year, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) GreenChill program has recognized ALDI for having the most GreenChill Certified Stores of any other food retail company.
  • This year, ALDI once again snagged the EPA's Store Certification Excellence recognition, continuing its grocery industry leadership in environmentally friendly refrigeration.
  • The EPA also awarded 21 ALDI stores with Store Re-Certification Excellence honors for receiving GreenChill store Certifications for five consecutive years.
  • This could bring the total number of Certified ALDI stores across the country to nearly 610.

Ivory Dentin Graft™, the First and Only Dentin Graft, Receives CE Mark

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

KEFAR SAVA, Israel, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed by Ivory Graft Ltd., the Ivory Dentin Graft™ is a new dentin graft. This graft material has been tailored for use in dental procedures based on the advantages of autologous dentin grafts, documented and proven in years of scientific research and publications. An active organic matrix, Ivory Dentin Graft retains the natural form of the sourced porcine dentin, as well as the protein matrix. Ivory Dentin Graft is CE marked (according to MDR 2017/745).

Key Points: 
  • Ivory Dentin Graft creates a new dentin category of graft substitutes for repair and augmentation of bone defects.
  • KEFAR SAVA, Israel, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed by Ivory Graft Ltd ., the Ivory Dentin Graft is a new dentin graft.
  • An active organic matrix, Ivory Dentin Graft retains the natural form of the sourced porcine dentin, as well as the protein matrix.
  • Ivory Dentin Graft is CE marked (according to MDR 2017/745).

White Goods Market to Observe Highest Growth of USD 1220.85 Billion and Market is Emergent at a CAGR of 8.25% by 2029

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

This equipment is built with 3D Cool Technology, which provides 60 percent faster cooling during the 50-degree summer season.

Key Points: 
  • This equipment is built with 3D Cool Technology, which provides 60 percent faster cooling during the 50-degree summer season.
  • Ongoing rural electrification projects would also provide stable growth prospects for viable kitchen appliance market penetration in the long run.
  • The growing number of hotels and restaurants and government and association regulations governing cleanliness and hygiene are major factors driving the white goods market.
  • To gain more info on the white goods market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

White Goods Market to Observe Highest Growth of USD 1220.85 Billion and Market is Emergent at a CAGR of 8.25% by 2029

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

This equipment is built with 3D Cool Technology, which provides 60 percent faster cooling during the 50-degree summer season.

Key Points: 
  • This equipment is built with 3D Cool Technology, which provides 60 percent faster cooling during the 50-degree summer season.
  • Ongoing rural electrification projects would also provide stable growth prospects for viable kitchen appliance market penetration in the long run.
  • The growing number of hotels and restaurants and government and association regulations governing cleanliness and hygiene are major factors driving the white goods market.
  • To gain more info on the white goods market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

EIA Statement - US-China Pledge to Ban Imports Emanating from Illegal Deforestation: No Time for A Mirage

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Monday, November 22, 2021

In Article 10 of the declaration, the two nations pledged to engage collaboratively in support of eliminating global illegal deforestation through effectively enforcing their respective laws on banning illegal imports.

Key Points: 
  • In Article 10 of the declaration, the two nations pledged to engage collaboratively in support of eliminating global illegal deforestation through effectively enforcing their respective laws on banning illegal imports.
  • This landmark commitment seems to affirm that existing Chinese laws can effectively be used to combat illegal imports related to deforestation, including illegal timber.
  • If so, the deceivingly simple wording adopted in Glasgow could have a profound positive impact on the forests of the world.
  • China is today the worlds largest timber importer and according to several estimates , probably the worlds largest importer of illegal timber.