Cherokee Removal Memorial Park

Tupperware® Partnership with the National Park Foundation Continues Support of Waste Reduction Efforts in National Parks; Diverting an Additional One Million Single-Use Plastic Bottles from Landfills Annually

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tupperware Brands Foundation, the non-profit arm of Tupperware® Brands Corporation, and the National Park Foundation (NPF), announced the results to-date of their multi-year partnership to reduce waste across the National Park System. Since becoming a premier partner of NPF's Resilience & Sustainability Program in October 2020, Tupperware's pledge has supported efforts to reduce food and single-use plastic waste, including recycling and composting infrastructure, educational signage, and the installation of water bottle refill stations.

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  • Once completed, these installations are projected to divert an additional one million single-use plastic bottles from ending up in landfills, bringing the total estimate of single-use plastic bottles diverted from landfills annually to nearly 11 million, according to NPF.
  • Tupperware has supported efforts to enhance environmental stewardship and help make national parks more resilient and sustainable for the over 300 million annual visitors across the National Park System.
  • Enhancing and increasing infrastructure and educational resources to help visitors properly dispose of trash, recycling and food waste at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and Yellowstone National Park.
  • With park visitation growing across the National Park System, there is increasing strain on park resources particularly waste infrastructure.

Tupperware Renews Commitment to the National Park Foundation's Sustainability Efforts with $2M Multi-Year Support; Doubling Down On Waste Reduction and Protection of Park Resources

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

With the national parks welcoming more than 300 million visitors annually, parks are experiencing an increased strain on resources, particularly waste infrastructure.

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  • With the national parks welcoming more than 300 million visitors annually, parks are experiencing an increased strain on resources, particularly waste infrastructure.
  • The resulting environmental stewardship from these projects, among many others, supports NPS' goal of diverting 50 percent of waste from landfills annually.
  • "Now more than ever, the planet needs our help, and our renewed commitment to the National Park Foundation helps preserve some of America's most treasured spaces.
  • Increased waste diversion: Tupperware funding supports composting infrastructure improvements and innovative pilot programs to reduce landfill waste in parks.

Recognizing the Contributions of Native American Leaders in the Tennessee River Valley

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.
  • The Tennessee River Valley is home to multiple remembrance sites that recognize the legacy of these Native American leaders.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
  • For information on TVA's campgrounds and TVA's public trails, visit their website at http://www.tva.gov and click under the Recreation section.

JEDEC publishes XFM Embedded and Removable Memory Device Standard to Expand Storage Solutions in Embedded and Automotive Applications

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association , the global leader in standards development for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of JESD233: XFM Embedded and Removable Memory Device (XFMD) standard.

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  • JEDEC Solid State Technology Association , the global leader in standards development for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of JESD233: XFM Embedded and Removable Memory Device (XFMD) standard.
  • The device is designed to bring replaceable storage to devices typically soldered down in IoT devices and embedded applications.
  • Developed by JEDECs JC-64.1 Subcommittee for Electrical Specifications and Command Protocols, JESD233 is available for download from the JEDEC website .
  • JESD233 XFMD is a removable, versatile memory solution intended for use in a wide range of applications that require an easy device exchange.