John Macarthur (wool pioneer)

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.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Valmet to supply a new container board making line to DS Smith in Italy

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.

Key Points: 
  • ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.
  • Valmet as a market leader in innovative board making technologies has developed a number of sustainable solutions to meet the market needs.
  • Our unique offering together with the production potential of the container board machine were the decisive factors for DS Smith," says Kari Räisänen, Sales Director, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet.
  • Valmet's delivery will include a recycled linerboard making line from broke collection to a reel and winder as well as board machine process ventilation systems.

EQS-News: Carbios joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s circular economy network and aims to 'make plastic waste and pollution a thing of the past'

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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Carbios shares the Foundation’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, especially in the areas of plastics and fashion.

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  • Carbios shares the Foundation’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, especially in the areas of plastics and fashion.
  • By joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, Carbios will connect with other leaders within the Foundation’s leading circular economy network of businesses, policymakers, academia, innovators, and thought leaders worldwide.
  • Carbios fully adheres to Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s vision for a circular economy for plastic.
  • Joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network takes Carbios' circular economy actions one step further.

Aptar Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S. for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005607/en/
    “As a company committed to a more sustainable and equitable future, we are delighted to again be named among the top 100 Most Sustainable Companies by Barron’s,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO.
  • This is the sixth year Barron’s has published its list of companies with the highest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) scores.
  • Barron’s partnered with Calvert, a leader in ESG investing, to build the list of the most sustainable companies.
  • Barron’s full list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies can be found here .

Carbios Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy Network and Aims to "Make Plastic Waste and Pollution a Thing of the Past"1

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Carbios shares the Foundation’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, especially in the areas of plastics and fashion.

Key Points: 
  • Carbios shares the Foundation’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, especially in the areas of plastics and fashion.
  • By joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, Carbios will connect with other leaders within the Foundation’s leading circular economy network of businesses, policymakers, academia, innovators, and thought leaders worldwide.
  • Carbios fully adheres to Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s vision for a circular economy for plastic.
  • Joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network takes Carbios' circular economy actions one step further.

Aptar Again Receives Platinum Rating from EcoVadis

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has again achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.

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  • AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, has again achieved the Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.
  • The Platinum rating places Aptar among the top 1% of the more than 90,000 companies rated by EcoVadis across all industries.
  • Beth Holland, Vice President, Aptar Global Sustainability, shared, “We use the EcoVadis assessment to help inform our sustainability strategy and have taken actions to progress year over year.
  • The hard work and dedication of many Aptar team members propels us forward on key sustainability topics.

Urban Remedy and Lotus Foods Team Up for Launch of New Organic Burrito Bowl Featuring Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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RICHMOND, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Foods, the leading heirloom and organic rice and rice noodle company, is pleased to announce its Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice will be featured in a new product offering from plant-based organic meal delivery service Urban Remedy. The Urban Remedy Organic Burrito Bowl is available now for $12.99 at select Whole Foods Market stores, Urban Remedy storefronts in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is shipping nationwide through Urbanremedy.com.

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  • Lotus Foods Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice will be featured in a new product from plant-based organic food company Urban Remedy; the Urban Remedy Organic Burrito Bowl is available now in select Whole Foods Market stores, at Urban Remedy storefronts and urbanremedy.com
    RICHMOND, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Foods , the leading heirloom and organic rice and rice noodle company, is pleased to announce its Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice will be featured in a new product offering from plant-based organic meal delivery service Urban Remedy.
  • Lotus Foods Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice is currently also in Urban Remedy's Organic Chickpea Coconut Curry with Kale.
  • Lotus Foods has supplied organic rice to Urban Remedy since 2018 to be used in various organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and dairy-free menu items.
  • We're proud to launch the Organic Burrito Bowl with Lotus Foods Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice to help show the world how food is healing," said Urban Remedy.