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3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2023 National Finalists

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) top 10 finalists.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) top 10 finalists.
  • As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."
  • The top 10 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows in alphabetical order by last name:
    To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2023 finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com .
  • In addition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network began fall 2022 and welcomed more than 100 former challenge finalists and winners for networking and grant opportunities.

THOMAS GLOBAL MEDIA Announces the Second Wave of Licensing Deals for JESS and JOJO SIWA'S XOMG POP! Including Publishing, Computers, Swimwear, Hair Accessories, Food & Beverage, Live Action Film, and Animation Shorts

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Social media influencer JoJo Siwa, and her mother, entrepreneur and business partner, Jessalynn Siwa, are excited to announce a series of new licensing deals and consumer product partnerships for their all-girl group, XOMG POP!, brokered in conjunction with Thomas Global Media. 

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  • The List of Newly Announced Licensing Partners Include: SCHOLASTIC, INSIGHT EDITIONS, CONAIR, BENTEX, TANOSHI, VERGE, PURE IMAGINATION STUDIOS and Many Others.
  • XOMG POP!
  • We are thrilled to be working with these wonderful companies and can't wait for everyone to see our new XOMG POP!
  • animated shorts will debut late Fall 2023 followed by a live action full length feature film in 2024.

The Executive Leadership Council Announces the Appointment of Fabian Milburn as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Fabian Milburn as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Fabian Milburn as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer.
  • Mr. Milburn will set the legal strategy for The ELC and its future needs, ensuring The ELC's policies comply with laws and regulations.
  • He will lead The ELC's human resources team as its business advisor and develop and oversee the organization's human resources activities.
  • Prior to joining The ELC staff, Mr. Milburn served as Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Officer for the Brooklyn Museum.

Aptar Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.

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  • Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005659/en/
    Aptar's 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to share the significant ESG progress made by our global team in 2022.
  • For 2022, Aptar once again achieved the prestigious Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.
  • The Aptar 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

ERI Named to Arizona Recycling Coalition

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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ERI , the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today that it has officially been named a member of the Arizona Recycling Coalition .

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  • ERI , the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today that it has officially been named a member of the Arizona Recycling Coalition .
  • Known as the state’s premier recycling organization, the Arizona Recycling Coalition (AzRC) is dedicated to promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling efforts through education, outreach, networking and strong partnerships.
  • “It’s an honor and a privilege to be welcomed as members alongside other great recycling organizations at the Arizona Recycling Coalition,” said ERI’s Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Shegerian.
  • It makes perfect sense to team with likeminded organizations in the region with a shared sustainability and circular economy mission.”
    “On behalf of the Arizona Recycling Coalition, I would like to welcome ERI to Arizona and to our recycling community,” said Terry Gellenbeck, Chair of the Arizona Recycling Coalition.

Survey Finds 93% of Americans Overestimate the Amount of Plastic Recycled and Reused Each Year

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Almost all Americans (93%) overestimate the percentage of plastic products that are recycled and reused each year, including 35% who mistakenly think it is half or more.

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  • Almost all Americans (93%) overestimate the percentage of plastic products that are recycled and reused each year, including 35% who mistakenly think it is half or more.
  • More than 4 in 5 Americans believe they’re at least somewhat knowledgeable about ways to reduce plastic waste in their day-to-day life.
  • Nearly 7 in 10 Americans (69%) do not recognize that crude oil is used to produce new plastic products, including most textiles for clothing.
  • A massive 98% of Americans overestimate the actual amount of discarded textiles that are recycled, including 30% who believe half or more are recycled.

BERGDORF GOODMAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF 'CONSCIOUS CLOSET'

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bergdorf Goodman today announced Conscious Closet, a new program dedicated to extending the useful life of customers' most loved luxury goods. With five primary focuses - Edit, Repair, Alter, Resell, and Give Back - Conscious Closet scales the retailer's support for circular business models while providing customers with its storied attention to service and experience.

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  • In partnership with their personal shopper or stylist, Bergdorf Goodman clients will have the opportunity to participate in an at-home closet editing service.
  • Santana Leather Care has been a longstanding partner of Bergdorf Goodman, providing expertise in the care and craft of leather-made items.
  • Bergdorf Goodman and Santana Leather Care offer customers the opportunity to prolong the life of treasured handbags and shoes.
  • To ensure each purchase made at Bergdorf Goodman will be well-worn, fitting the client perfectly, Bergdorf Goodman's offers access to its esteemed on-site atelier.

Wistar Scientists Discover Innate Tumor Suppression Mechanism

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Now, in a recent study published in Cancer Discovery , a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, researchers at The Wistar Institute have uncovered a key mechanism as to how p53 suppresses tumors.

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  • Now, in a recent study published in Cancer Discovery , a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, researchers at The Wistar Institute have uncovered a key mechanism as to how p53 suppresses tumors.
  • Publication information: An African-Specific Variant of TP53 Reveals PADI4 as a Regulator of p53-Mediated Tumor Suppression, Cancer Discovery, 2023.
  • Wistar scientists are focused on solving some of the world’s most challenging and important problems in the field of cancer, infectious disease, and immunology.
  • Consistent with its legacy of leadership in biomedical research and a track record of life-saving contributions in immunology and cell biology, Wistar scientists’ early-stage discoveries shorten the path from bench to bedside.

Upstream Announces Finalists for The Reusies® 2023 Awards

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream, a non-profit organization working to reduce plastic pollution, has announced the finalists for The Reusies® 2023. The awards program recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that are developing innovative solutions for reducing waste and advancing systemic change. The program received over 200 nominations and submissions from startups, environmental activists, and community leaders across North America.

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  • The Reusies® 2023 finalists include innovative startups, environmental activists, and community leaders who are advancing reuse and systemic change to reduce waste.
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream, a non-profit organization working to reduce plastic pollution, has announced the finalists for The Reusies® 2023 .
  • The awards program recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that are developing innovative solutions for reducing waste and advancing systemic change.
  • The awards will be presented during a live broadcast at the Circularity 23 conference in Seattle on June 7, 2023.

Money20/20 Europe Unveils Speaker Lineup

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Money20/20 , the world’s leading fintech show, unveils its agenda for the upcoming Europe show in Amsterdam, June 6-8th.

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  • Money20/20 , the world’s leading fintech show, unveils its agenda for the upcoming Europe show in Amsterdam, June 6-8th.
  • Over 300 speakers are expected to join Money20/20 Europe this year.
  • Hiroki Takeuchi, Co-founder and CEO of GoCardless, a global leader in direct bank payments, is one of Money20/20 Europe high profile speakers.
  • We see Money20/20 Europe as an impactful platform for helping us shape the green digital finance landscape globally.”