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MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. RELEASES 2023 ESG REPORT

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its 2023 ESG Report , "BETTER: Better World, Better Tomorrow."
  • Ethical Supply Chain Stewardship: MSC has appointed a new Supplier Diversity & Sustainability program manager, reflecting a commitment to identifying, engaging, and promoting diverse suppliers.
  • MSC utilizes its MSC Supplier Code of Conduct to engage suppliers to ensure their products are manufactured and sourced responsibly.
  • MSC offers unique training and education opportunities with over 70,000 'MSC Learning' Course Registrations, averaging 20 hours per associate.

CLR Brands Puts Shopper Convenience at The Heart of its Rebrand with New Features-Forward Labelling

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelmar, LLC, a leader in the household cleaning products industry, today unveiled its packaging rebrand across its home cleaning product line, CLR® Brands. Central to the rebrand effort was the company's core belief in simplifying the life of busy shoppers by ensuring the information featured on the packaging clearly communicates what the product is for and addresses upfront potential shopper questions. For example, the CLR® Brilliant Bath product very clearly calls out its features: "tough on soap scum and hard water stains." Additionally, CLR® Mold and Mildew makes the claim that it is "bleach free" and "fragrance free."

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  • For example, the CLR® Brilliant Bath product very clearly calls out its features: "tough on soap scum and hard water stains."
  • Additionally, CLR® Mold and Mildew makes the claim that it is "bleach free" and "fragrance free."
  • Recognizing how overwhelming this experience is for people, Jelmar was laser focused that its rebranding efforts had to deliver on two fronts.
  • The iconic gray color jug, long associated with CLR® Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover, remains a hallmark of the rebrand.

Novozymes Named EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for Third Year in a Row

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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FRANKLINTON, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novozymes was named a 2023 Safer Choice® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding achievement in the manufacture of ingredients that are safer for families, pets, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Novozymes is among the 30 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2023.  

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  • Novozymes is among the 30 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2023.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces Novozymes as a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  • Novozymes' recognition is based on the company's innovative approach to creating enzymes to be incorporated into safer detergents, and for spreading awareness of Safer Choice advocating for use of Safer Choice ingredients.
  • "We are proud to again be receiving this recognition as a Safer Choice Partner," said Arnaud Melin, VP of Consumer Biosolutions, Americas, at Novozymes.

Holloway House, Inc., Makers of Quick Shine®, named 2023 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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FORTVILLE, Ind., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holloway House, Inc. , the maker of the consumer brand Quick Shine® family of floor care products, announced that it was named a 2023 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year.

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  • FORTVILLE, Ind., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holloway House, Inc. , the maker of the consumer brand Quick Shine® family of floor care products, announced that it was named a 2023 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  • “We are honored that the EPA has recognized us as a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year,” said Eck.
  • The company also was named the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year in 2019 and 2022.
  • “We are honored to be recognized once again as the EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year as we remain committed to Safer Choice clean living that aligns with consumer demands.”
    To qualify for the Safer Choice Certification, products must meet the EPA’s Safer Choice Standard including stringent human and environmental health criteria.

EPA Names Clorox as 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year for Advancing Ingredient and Product Safety

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) was named a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner for its outstanding achievement in the manufacturing of products with ingredients that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates as safer for families, pets, workplaces, communities, and the environment.

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  • The Clorox Company was named a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner for the sixth time.
  • This is the company's sixth time receiving this award in the formulation/product manufacturing award category, previously recognized as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • The Safer Choice and Design for the Environment labels help consumers and organizations find products that perform and are made with safer ingredients.
  • Several U.S. Clorox products carry the EPA's Safer Choice or Design for the Environment labels, which signals to consumers that their ingredients have met rigorous human and environmental health criteria.

Slaying the Unicorn: Next Wave Partners Shakes Up Startup Financing With the Safer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Next Wave Partners, a leading global venture studio and strategy firm, today open sourced its pioneering financial instrument: the Simple Agreement for Future Equity with Repurchase, or Safer. Available free for anyone to use, the Safer represents a radical departure from traditional early-stage company financing, offering a solution that protects the vision and leadership of founders while rewarding early investors for their outsized risk. Positioned as the future of startup financing, the Safer emerges as an antidote to the traditional financing models that perpetuate inequality in the startup ecosystem.

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  • The Safer is available for free access and customization, underscoring Next Wave Partners' commitment to fostering a more equitable startup financing ecosystem.
  • Positioned as the future of startup financing, the Safer emerges as an antidote to the traditional financing models that perpetuate inequality in the startup ecosystem.
  • By open sourcing the Safer, we hope to empower the broader startup community to evolve startup financing for the betterment of all."
  • In the true spirit of open source, Next Wave Partners welcomes contributors across the ecosystem to advance the Safer for maximal positive impact.

Bona® Launches New 99% Biobased All-Purpose Cleaner

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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With environmental impact top-of-mind for consumers and companies alike, today Bona® announces the launch of its new USDA Certified Biobased Bona All-Purpose Cleaner.

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  • With environmental impact top-of-mind for consumers and companies alike, today Bona® announces the launch of its new USDA Certified Biobased Bona All-Purpose Cleaner.
  • Not only does Bona All-Purpose Cleaner contain 99% USDA certified biobased content , but it is also U.S. EPA Safer Choice certified and never tested on animals.
  • “This new all-purpose cleaner offers an effective streak-free clean while also being sustainably crafted,” said Leah Bradley, Senior Brand Manager, Bona.
  • In addition, Bona’s flagship floor formulations are also now USDA Certified Biobased – with the Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner containing 95% biobased content and Bona Hard Surface Floor Cleaner containing 92% biobased content.

eatCleaner® Fruit and Veggie Wash Receives EPA Safer Choice Label

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grow Green Industries, Inc., the makers of eatCleaner® is proud to announce that our eatCleaner® Fruit and Veggie Wash products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label. Safer Choice is a voluntary EPA program that certifies cleaning and other products made with ingredients that are safer for people, pets and the planet.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grow Green Industries, Inc., the makers of eatCleaner® is proud to announce that our eatCleaner® Fruit and Veggie Wash products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label.
  • Safer Choice is a voluntary EPA program that certifies cleaning and other products made with ingredients that are safer for people, pets and the planet.
  • "We are ecstatic to be partnering with the EPA Safer Choice label program to certify our award-winning eatCleaner® products.
  • The Safer Choice label is a reliable way to find products made with safer ingredients without sacrificing performance.

Jelmar Names Quad's Periscope and Rise Interactive as Agencies of Record

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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CHICAGO and SUSSEX, Wis., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelmar, LLC, a respected leader in the household cleaning products industry well known for its CLR® and Tarn-X® brands, today announced it has named Quad agencies, Periscope and Rise Interactive, as its new marketing agencies of record. Both shops are teaming up to deliver brand-building work that engages audiences across all digital and media, including linear TV, over-the-top (OTT), programmatic, search, social, and CLR's website.

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  • CHICAGO and SUSSEX, Wis., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelmar, LLC, a respected leader in the household cleaning products industry well known for its CLR® and Tarn-X® brands, today announced it has named Quad agencies, Periscope and Rise Interactive, as its new marketing agencies of record.
  • "Quad impressed us from the start with their creative outlook and deep expertise in digital," said Alison Gutterman, CEO and President of Jelmar.
  • Rise Interactive, the performance marketing agency of Quad, will leverage its proven, data-driven approach to cross-channel media management and customer experience to drive digital growth for the CLR brand.
  • Its modern approach and integrated marketing platform will be its foundation in supporting continued and sustainable business growth for the CLR brand.

Superior Quality Coatings' GreenOx Renew Selected for Safer Choice List

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NOKONIS, Fla., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Quality Coatings is proud to announce that its GreenOx Renew has been selected for the Safer Choice list, a prestigious designation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • NOKONIS, Fla., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Quality Coatings is proud to announce that its GreenOx Renew has been selected for the Safer Choice list, a prestigious designation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • This is a significant achievement for Superior Quality Coatings, which has always been committed to producing high-quality and environmentally friendly coatings.
  • GreenOx Renew is available for purchase through Superior Quality Coatings' network of distributors and authorized dealers.
  • For more information on the Safer Choice program and GreenOx Renew, please visit https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products#search=greenox .