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Introducing Compost Genie®: The Sleek & Simple to Use Compost Bin Made for Everyday Living

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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MONTREAL, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Introducing Compost Genie®, your new ally in the fight against food waste, from the Genie family of products.

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  • MONTREAL, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Introducing Compost Genie®, your new ally in the fight against food waste, from the Genie family of products.
  • Crafted from durable stainless steel and designed for everyday use, Compost Genie® epitomizes sustainable innovation for modern households.
  • With Compost Genie®, we're making it easier than ever to incorporate sustainable habits into your everyday life."
  • The compostable bags are made from plant-based materials and designed to fit the Compost Genie® bin perfectly, thereby avoiding potential spills and leaks.

C. F. Martin & Co.® Celebrates Earth Day 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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NAZARETH, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world celebrates Earth Day, C. F. Martin & Co.® proudly reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship with a trio of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability across its operations.

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  • Dedicated to preserving our planet for future generations, Martin Guitar is proud to reinforce that call to action this Earth Day with the all-new DSS Biosphere™ II .
  • Martin Guitar is also proud to announce the grand opening of its latest museum exhibit titled Sustainability at Martin Guitar.
  • Located at the Martin Guitar Museum in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the exhibit opens on Earth Day and will highlight the steps taken by Martin Guitar to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainability across its operations.
  • Sustainability at Martin Guitar promises to be a must-see destination for music lovers, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about making a difference.

Duke Energy Florida's tree care practices prevent outages, earn 18th consecutive year of national recognition

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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One such event is Duke Energy's annual tree giveaway in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program.

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  • One such event is Duke Energy's annual tree giveaway in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program.
  • Each January, Duke Energy customers can order a free tree in honor of Florida Arbor Day.
  • For more information about planning and planting vegetation around electrical facilities, please visit Duke Energy's Right Tree Right Place website .
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

MoistureShield® MeridianTM Decking Receives Sustainability Award

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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"In general, Sustainable Product of the Year selections represent today's most innovative products that make homes more efficient, resilient, healthy, intelligent and safe."

Key Points: 
  • "In general, Sustainable Product of the Year selections represent today's most innovative products that make homes more efficient, resilient, healthy, intelligent and safe."
  • MoistureShield's composite decking products* are almost entirely made from recycled materials with post-consumer plastic, industrial plastic, wood fibers and other recycled content accounting for 95% of its Vision®, MeridianTM, ElevateTM and VantageTM boards' composition.
  • "We believe in doing our part to support sustainable solutions through innovation," said Matthew Bruce, Vice President of Sales, MoistureShield.
  • *Does not include Stratos Composite Enhanced PVC Decking.

The Bellwether District Commits $100,000 to Bartram's Garden to Plant 200 Trees Over the Next 2 Years in Southwest Philadelphia

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bellwether District has once again deepened its commitment to building sustainable communities with a $100,000 grant to Bartram's Garden to support its Southwest Philadelphia Tree Program.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bellwether District has once again deepened its commitment to building sustainable communities with a $100,000 grant to Bartram's Garden to support its Southwest Philadelphia Tree Program.
  • This grant marks the beginning of a two-year partnership to plant up to 200 trees throughout Southwest Philadelphia to expand the urban tree canopy, while engaging local students for paid workforce development and hands-on education opportunities.
  • The goal is to encourage a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful neighborhood while building stronger community bonds.
  • To date, The Bellwether District has partnered with more than 30 Philadelphia-based civic and nonprofit organizations to build a more sustainable and equitable community.

Tree Planting Initiative Brings Financial Opportunities to Georgia Landowners

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a conservation organization that empowers landowners to create meaningful conservation impact, announced that Field to Forest, a new afforestation project, is now open for enrollment across Georgia. Field to Forest pays landowners to plant and grow pine trees on their open fields. The project is now open to Georgia landowners with 40 acres or more of eligible land.

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  • The project is now open to Georgia landowners with 40 acres or more of eligible land.
  • Field to Forest unlocks access to the voluntary carbon market for these landowners, providing the financial and technical support needed to improve the health and value of their lands.
  • Field to Forest experts work with landowners to develop and implement a planting plan tailored to their property at no expense.
  • Georgia landowners with 40 acres of privately owned "open land," including pasture or cropland, are eligible to enroll in this project.

Assisted Living Locators Celebrates Earth Day with "One Tree Planted" Program for Seniors and Families

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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For every client that an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor successfully places in a new home, a tree is planted in their honor.

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  • For every client that an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor successfully places in a new home, a tree is planted in their honor.
  • This meaningful program not only contributes to reforestation efforts but also creates a lasting legacy for seniors and their loved ones.
  • Assisted Living Locators, a member of Evive Brands , offers a no-cost service for seniors and their families, providing expert advice on top-rated in-home care, independent retirement options, assisted living, and memory care.
  • For more information about Assisted Living Locators and its partnership with One Tree Planted, visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com .

AUO Forges Ahead with Business Diversification, Revealing High-value Cross-domain Solutions for Retail, Education and Healthcare

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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HSINCHU, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With AI revolutionizing the globe, various smart devices, software and application services have been launched, and business operating models restructured. As a world-leading provider of display technology and solutions, AUO is set to participate in Touch Taiwan 2024, highlighting integrated applications for smart retail, education and healthcare, and revealing diverse innovative solutions of increased value for energy conservation and carbon reduction. This cross-domain, cross-industry showcase, revolving around "Beyond Display ‧ See the Possibilities", presents a remarkable presentation of AUO's efforts to accelerate its biaxial transformation strategy toward digitalization and sustainability, increase service efficiency, elevate quality and strengthen competitiveness in the display industry.

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  • As a world-leading provider of display technology and solutions, AUO is set to participate in Touch Taiwan 2024, highlighting integrated applications for smart retail, education and healthcare, and revealing diverse innovative solutions of increased value for energy conservation and carbon reduction.
  • To assist retail clients to overcome persistent labor shortage, AUO has integrated its software and hardware services to launch the AUO Retail Cloud Platform.
  • AUO, with its extensive experience in integrating advanced display technology with software and hardware, is at the forefront in healthcare and elderly care applications.
  • At the exhibition, AUO will showcase smart healthcare solutions based on 3D and AmLED® display technologies.

VSP Vision Releases 2023 Social Responsibility Impact Report; Announces More Than 4 Million People Helped Through VSP Vision Eyes of Hope

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, VSP Vision™ released its 2023 Impact Report, which highlights the company's progress toward its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. The second annual report provides details on how VSP Vision continues to collaborate with its network of optometrists, community partners and employees to accelerate health equity, empower diversity, equity, and inclusion, and advance sustainability.

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  • VSP Vision releases 2023 Impact Report, highlighting progress toward its corporate social responsibility commitments.
  • In 2023 alone, VSP Vision invested nearly $13.5 million in direct and in-kind funding to positively impact communities and increase equitable access to vision care.
  • Achieved a milestone of more than 4 million people helped through VSP Vision Eyes of Hope ® since the program's inception, with 264,000 receiving access to free vision care in 2023 alone.
  • Expanded VSP Vision's pipeline of suppliers through initial focus of its Supplier Diversity Program, exceeding 18% diverse spend within the year.

FROM WASTE TO WEAR: SCHUH AND VINTAGE THREADS LAUNCH REWORKED COLLECTION

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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LONDON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fashion footwear retailer schuh and London-based vintage and reworked clothing brand Vintage Threads have joined forces to unveil a unique collaboration.

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  • LONDON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fashion footwear retailer schuh and London-based vintage and reworked clothing brand Vintage Threads have joined forces to unveil a unique collaboration.
  • Founded in 2016, Vintage Threads is one of Europe's leading premium curated vintage and reworked clothing retailers, with stores in Covent Garden, Soho and Selfridge's.
  • Freddie Rose, Co-Founder of Vintage Threads comments; "Crafted with purpose, this collaboration between schuh and Vintage Threads is a partnership where authenticity thrives and our conscious brand values align seamlessly.
  • At schuh, this means; conserving energy, minimising waste, sourcing sustainable goods and services wherever possible and encouraging reuse and recycling.