Waste minimisation

Superior Essex Communications Earns Zero Waste to Landfill Certification for 7th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Telecommunications, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Steel, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Waste management, Industrial ecology, Waste minimisation, Zero waste, Articles, Landfill, Superior Essex, Sustainability and environmental management, Economy

Superior Essex Communications, the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable in North America, has recently achieved the certification milestone of remaining Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) for seven consecutive years at its manufacturing facility in Hoisington, Kansas.

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  • Superior Essex Communications, the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable in North America, has recently achieved the certification milestone of remaining Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) for seven consecutive years at its manufacturing facility in Hoisington, Kansas.
  • It is not easy to attain GreenCircles Zero Waste to Landfill certification, and it is impressive that Superior Essex has hit this goal for the past seven consecutive years, said Tad Radzinski, Certification Officer, GreenCircle Certified.
  • Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill for the 7th year in a row is an enormous achievement and one that many people have contributed to, said Annie Bevan, Global Head of Sustainability, Superior Essex Communications.
  • Radzinski added, Superior Essex has been fully transparent throughout the rigorous certification process and continuing to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill for seven consecutive years is very difficult.

Flotek And Resolute Oil Collaborate To Expand Green Chemistry

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Chemistry, Environmental chemistry, Green chemistry, Waste minimisation, Cosmetics, Academic disciplines, Articles, Nature

The collaboration between Flotek and Resolute Oil will enable the companies to leverage their expertise and access adjacent market verticals for mutual benefit.

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  • The collaboration between Flotek and Resolute Oil will enable the companies to leverage their expertise and access adjacent market verticals for mutual benefit.
  • A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets improve their Environmental, Social, and Governance performance.
  • Additionally, Flotek empowers the energy industry to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon streams and improve return on invested capital through its real-time data platforms and green chemistry technologies.
  • Resolute Oil is a global supplier of specialty hydrocarbon products to many markets, including agriculture, oil and gas, ink, cosmetics, and personal care.

Zume and Jefferson Enterprise Energy Secure $122M to Build the World’s First 100% Renewable Energy Powered Compostable Packaging Factory

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Articles, Labels, Product management, Economy, Waste minimisation, Packaging, Water conservation, Sustainable packaging, Recycling, Zume, Packaging and labeling, Pulp, Zume, Jefferson Enterprise Energy, ZUME, JEFFERSON ENTERPRISE ENERGY

This will be a blueprint for the making of an entirely sustainable packaging system and were proud to secure this funding to scale our vision.

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  • This will be a blueprint for the making of an entirely sustainable packaging system and were proud to secure this funding to scale our vision.
  • Recognizing the need for climate action, Jefferson Enterprise Energy has recommissioned a 55MW biomass power plant that will provide energy for a renewable fiber pulping facility.
  • Founded in 2015, Zume is actively reducing the worlds plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging.
  • JEs facilities are primarily dedicated to the preservation of natural resources by converting consumer and industrial waste into recycled products.

DS Smith Hits Key Sustainability Milestones

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Natural Resources, Environment, Packaging, Supply chain management, Other Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Retail, Forest Products, Articles, Labels, Product management, Economy, Packaging, Waste minimisation, Ecolabelling, Sustainable packaging, Sustainability, Circular economy, Packaging and labeling, Recycling

DS Smith, a global sustainable packaging leader, today announced it has hit seven of its key sustainability milestones including meeting targets on the circular economy, forest management, community engagement and water management.

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  • DS Smith, a global sustainable packaging leader, today announced it has hit seven of its key sustainability milestones including meeting targets on the circular economy, forest management, community engagement and water management.
  • The 2021 Sustainability Report is the companys first progress update since launching its Now and Next sustainability strategy in September of last year.
  • DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations.
  • Using the combined expertise of its divisions including Packaging, Recycling, Paper DS Smith works with customers to develop solutions that reduce complexity and deliver results throughout the supply chain.

LafargeHolcim and Geocycle in the US Announce $3.4 Million Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Recover and Recycle Construction and Demolition Material

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Architecture, Other Energy, Research, Alternative energy, Environment, Energy, Science, Other Construction & Property, Waste management, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Articles, Waste, Engineer Research and Development Center, Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Waste management, Municipal solid waste, Co-processing, Waste minimisation, Economy, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Holcim, THE U.S. ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, HOLCIM

Geocycle, a provider of industrial, agricultural and municipal waste management services worldwide, works to develop new, innovative waste management techniques combined with proven co-processing technology.

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  • Geocycle, a provider of industrial, agricultural and municipal waste management services worldwide, works to develop new, innovative waste management techniques combined with proven co-processing technology.
  • We expect this partnership to lead to waste reduction opportunities at Army installations, explained Stephen Cosper, an environmental engineer and project manager at ERDC.
  • The research team will begin by conducting a waste-characterization study at a number of military installations facing significant construction and demolition debris.
  • The cooperative agreement is supported by funds appropriated to the Department of Defense, and the Army Corps of Engineers research organization, the Engineer Research and Development Center.

PennEngineering® Announces Partnership with Paperless Parts

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Manufacturing, Environment, Technology, Engineering, Software, Paper, Office work, Deforestation, Paperless office, Waste minimisation, Business process management, Articles, Economy, Business

PennEngineering today announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet metal fabricators.

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  • PennEngineering today announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet metal fabricators.
  • The Paperless Parts technology replaces hours of manual estimating for sheet metal fabricators by automating steps in the quoting process.
  • Our partnership with Paperless Parts is one more example of our customer focused mindset.
  • The launch of PennEngineering and Paperless Parts collaboration is slated for late 2021.

Neutrall, a newly launched company making sustainable glassware, is revolutionizing the industry one glass at a time

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Materials, Matter, Articles, Packaging, Waste minimisation, Handicrafts, Recycling, Reuse, Upcycling, Glass, Sustainable packaging

One family in Austin, Texas, is out to revolutionize the glassware industry, one glass at a time.

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  • One family in Austin, Texas, is out to revolutionize the glassware industry, one glass at a time.
  • They have created a line of glassware that is upcycled, so it uses previously discarded glass, and sustainable.
  • "We are essentially offering the most eco-friendly glassware that money can buy," explains Sarah Scott Mitchell, co-owner of Neutrall.
  • The first product launched by Neutrall is a set of two upcycled 8-ounce glass cups that are shipped in sustainable packaging.

Just Salad Receives Investment from Leading Circular Economy Investor Closed Loop Partners; Plans to Expand Geographic Footprint and Zero-Waste Programs

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Environment, Food, Beverage, Articles, Industrial ecology, Environmental economics, Waste minimisation, Environmentalism, Economy, Just Salad, Zero waste, Circular economy, Sustainability, Just Salad, Closed Loop Partners, JUST SALAD, CLOSED LOOP PARTNERS

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005748/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005748/en/
    Just Salad will use the capital to expand its geographic footprint and implement new environmental sustainability and technology initiatives.
  • Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industrys leading proponent of zero-waste practices.
  • Just Salad is the first restaurant investment for Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm and innovation center focused on scaling the circular economy in North America and beyond.
  • Their investments align capitalism with positive social and environmental impact, driving toward zero-waste closed loop systems that benefit people, the planet and business.

Liquibox and WestRock team up to deliver the ultimate e-commerce solution for liquids

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Packaging, Labels, Product management, Economy, Marketing, Industrial processes, WestRock, Sustainable packaging, Packaging and labeling, Bag-in-box, Waste minimisation

Liquibox and WestRock, two leaders in sustainable packaging, present a Ships In Own Container (SIOC) bag-in-box solution for Amazon that delights consumers, reduces waste and ensures products arrive undamaged.

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  • Liquibox and WestRock, two leaders in sustainable packaging, present a Ships In Own Container (SIOC) bag-in-box solution for Amazon that delights consumers, reduces waste and ensures products arrive undamaged.
  • The combined expertise of Liquibox and WestRock results in a pioneering approach to e-commerce packaging for liquids.
  • We're excited to be working with WestRock and Amazon on accelerating change to sustainable e-commerce packaging," says Ken Swanson, Liquibox CEO.
  • WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Paperless Parts Opens New Office In Boston to Support Fast-Paced Growth

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Defense, Contracts, Retail, Health, Semiconductor, Security, General Health, Transport, Textiles, Steel, Software, Supply chain management, Packaging, Networks, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Data management, Logistics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Paper, Office work, Deforestation, Paperless office, Waste minimisation, Human behavior, Human activities, Economy

With the new office opening, Paperless Parts employees are finding a new source of energy, inspiration and drive for the work they do every day.

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  • With the new office opening, Paperless Parts employees are finding a new source of energy, inspiration and drive for the work they do every day.
  • At Paperless Parts, we are continuously innovating, and nothing replaces in-person conversations and brainstorms, said Shannon Sullivan, Account Executive at Paperless Parts.
  • The new office not only provides Paperless Parts employees with an environment for collaboration and growth but was also built with its customers in mind.
  • With the company's hybrid approach, employees of Paperless Parts have the flexibility to work from home and come into the office.