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Subaru partners with TerraCycle to recycle used PPE

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Subaru of America Inc., Camden, New Jersey, announced on Aug. 19 that the company is launching a new initiative aimed at recycling personal protective equipment (PPE) waste in response to the increased disposal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The new initiative is an expansion of the automaker's existing recycling partnership with Trenton, New Jersey-based TerraCycle. According to the company, these collection efforts will divert improperly discarded PPE from landfills and incinerators through the deployment of TerraCycle's Zero Waste Boxes. These boxes will be used to collect disposable masks and gloves across more than 20 offices nationwide, including ports, regional training centers and the automaker's headquarters.   "At Subaru, our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment is as strong as our dedication to protecting and preserving our environment by keeping it clean," Alan Bethke, senior vice president of marketing at Subaru of America Inc., says. "This expansion of our years-long work with TerraCycle allows us to responsibly wear PPE while furthering the Subaru Love Promise commitment to reduce landfill trash and engage in smart environmental practices, simply because it is the right thing to do."   Zero Waste Boxes provide a recycling solution for all types of single-use PPE that is not recyclable through conventional recycling facilities. To properly collect and recycle PPE waste, each participating Subaru corporate location will utilize TerraCycle’s Disposable Gloves Zero Waste Box to recycle vinyl, nitrile and latex gloves and its Disposable Masks Zero Waste Box to recycle surgical and industrial facemasks.   When full, the boxes will be returned to TerraCycle for processing, and the collected waste will be cleaned, melted and remolded to make new products. Disposable masks are typically made from No. 5 polypropylene plastic and can be turned into a variety of items ranging from reusable shipping pallets to plastic lumber applications. Additionally, rubberized disposable gloves can be used by rubber manufacturers in low-grade applications for products such as matting.   "At TerraCycle, our mission has always been to eliminate waste, recycle the unrecyclable and use our innovative business solutions to minimize human impact on the planet," TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky says. "By spearheading this initiative to reduce the impact of PPE waste on the environment, Subaru continues to demonstrate their shared commitment to a greener future."
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Subaru, TerraCycle team up on PPE recycling initiative

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Subaru will utilize TerraCycle’s Disposable Gloves Zero Waste Box and Disposable Masks Zero Waste Box in more than 20 offices.   Subaru of America Inc. has launched a new initiative aimed at recycling personal protective equipment, in partnership with waste management company TerraCycle.   The Camden-based carmaker said the new program, created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related use of items like disposable masks and gloves, expands on its current partnership with the Trenton-based firm.   The goal, Subaru said in a news release, is to keep improperly discarded PPE out of landfills and incinerators. The automaker will collect PPE at more than 20 offices nationwide, including ports, training centers and its Camden headquarters.   “At Subaru, our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment is as strong as our dedication to protecting and preserving our environment by keeping it clean,” Alan Bethke, senior vice president, marketing, said in a prepared statement. “This expansion of our years-long work with TerraCycle allows us to responsibly wear PPE while furthering the Subaru Love Promise commitment to reduce landfill trash and engage in smart environmental practices, simply because it is the right thing to do.”   PPE are not recyclable through conventional facilities. The Zero Waste Boxes will be filled and returned to TerraCycle for processing and eventual conversion into other products, from plastic shipping pallets to low-rubber matting.   “At TerraCycle, our mission has always been to eliminate waste, recycle the unrecyclable and use our innovative business solutions to minimize human impact on the planet,” Tom Szaky, founder and CEO, said in a statement. “By spearheading this initiative to reduce the impact of PPE waste on the environment, Subaru continues to demonstrate their shared commitment to a greener future.”
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Subaru Announces New Initiative to Recycle PPE Waste in Partnership with Terracycle

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Subaru of America, Inc., announced a new recycling initiative to recycle personal protective equipment (PPE) waste in response to the increase in waste due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new initiative is an expansion of the automaker’s existing recycling collection partnership with TerraCycle®, the world’s leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. The new collection efforts divert improperly discarded PPE from landfills and incinerators. Subaru will employ TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Boxes™ to collect disposable masks and gloves across more than 20 offices nationwide, including ports, regional training centers and the automaker’s headquarters in Camden, NJ.   “At Subaru, our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment is as strong as our dedication to protecting and preserving our environment by keeping it clean,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “This expansion of our years-long work with TerraCycle allows us to responsibly wear PPE while furthering the Subaru Love Promise commitment to reduce landfill trash and engage in smart environmental practices, simply because it is the right thing to do.”   Zero Waste Boxes provide a convenient recycling solution for all types of single-use PPE, which are not recyclable through conventional recycling facilities. By placing Zero Waste Boxes in offices around the country, Subaru employees can responsibly dispose of their protective gear instead of tossing items on the ground.   To properly collect and recycle PPE waste, each participating Subaru corporate location will use the following Zero Waste Boxes:  
  • Disposable Gloves Zero Waste Box – to recycle vinyl, nitrile, and latex gloves.
  • Disposable Masks Zero Waste Box – to recycle surgical and industrial face masks.
  When full, the boxes will be returned to TerraCycle for processing and the collected waste will be cleaned, melted and remolded to make new products. Disposable masks are typically made from #5 polypropylene plastic and can be turned into a variety of items ranging from reusable shipping pallets to plastic lumber applications. Rubberized disposable gloves be used by rubber manufacturers in low-grade applications for products such as matting.   “At TerraCycle, our mission has always been to eliminate waste, recycle the unrecyclable and use our innovative business solutions to minimize human impact on the planet,” said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle Founder and CEO. “By spearheading this initiative to reduce the impact of PPE waste on the environment, Subaru continues to demonstrate their shared commitment to a greener future.”  
For more information, visit www.terracycle.com or subaru.com/earth.
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Pessac : une habitante collecte des gourdes de compote pour aider les "Clowns stéthoscopes"

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Une Pessacaise a mis en place un point de collecte à l’école Jeanne-d’Arc-d’Assomption pour recueillir des déchets difficilement recyclables. Ces emballages permettent de récolter des fonds pour l’association des "Clowns stéthoscopes", qui intervient auprès des enfants hospitalisés
Myriam Ponge, une habitante de Pessac, a mis en place un point de collecte à l’école Jeanne-d’Arc-d’Assomption, pour y recueillir les gourdes de compote ainsi que des instruments d’écriture. Des emballages difficilement recyclables et pris en charge par TerraCycle, une entreprise américaine présente en France depuis 2011.
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Texas Recycling Summit Combined with Compost Summit for 2020

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For the first time in its 21-year history, the Texas Recycling Summit, hosted by State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR), will be combined with STAR’s 20th-annual Texas Compost Summit in 2020. The new Texas Recycling and Composting Summit will be held virtually over the week of October 5-9, 2020. Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors at recyclingstar.org/2020_Summit.   Summit has moved to an all-virtual event this year for the safety of all members, staff, and participants. STAR will be utilizing a top-notch virtual conference platform that enables networking events, face-to-face exhibitor and attendee interactions, and more—including auctions, raffles and a Wine and Beer Tasting Event. Attendees will get to interact with exhibitors virtually joining them for the Summit Kick-Off celebration (October 5th), attend STAR’s annual Texas Environmental Leadership Awards live online (October 7th), and join over 25 different sessions and panels over five days.   This year’s theme, “Rethinking Recycling,” was selected pre-pandemic, but is now more fitting than ever with the current changes the industry has experienced. Engaging speakers in over 25 live panels will cover the most pertinent topics in the recycling and composting industries, such as:  
  • Tom Szaky, the CEO of TerraCycle, speaking about “Recycling and Reuse Before, During and After COVID-19” (Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 10am CST);
  • “The Environmental Industry’s Race Problem: Re-thinking Recycling and Reuse and the Narrative around Food, Farming, and Fashion,” with panelists from the City of Austin, Huston-Tillotson University’s Center for Sustainability and Environmental Justice, McComb-Veazey Community Coterie, The Cook’s Nook, and No Waste Louisiana (Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 11am CST); and
  • “Composting and Reducing Food Waste: It’s Still Important,” with panelists from Rubicon Technologies, City of Fort Worth, and Risa Weinberger & Associates (Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 1:30pm CST).
  The 2020 Texas Recycling and Composting Summit is the premiere recycling conference in Texas, bringing together over 300+ industry professionals from schools, cities, businesses, and NGOs to virtually collaborate, educate, and network as we collectively advance recycling and composting in Texas. STAR is applying for CEUs for SWANA and TCEQ licenses.  
For more information, visit www.recyclingstar.org.
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Loop's quest for reuse dominance has only gotten more ambitious during the pandemic

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"When COVID hit ... what scared me honestly was the deluge of reporters calling saying, 'Should we write off the idea of reuse in an age of contagion?'" he recalled during a panel at the Circularity 20 conference in May. Journalists were referring to the slashing of reuse-refill and "zero waste" initiatives taking place across the corporate world. This, combined with cautionary messaging from the plastics industry, contributed to a narrative that reusable systems — a fledgling industry born out of the desire to avoid disposable products and packaging — may be a risky business. Szaky argues, however, that rather than being a threat to the new reuse economy, the pandemic has ushered in an opportunity to professionalize its services. Launched over a year ago to much hype, the Loop concept — still in its trial phase, but partnering with some of the world's largest CPG companies — has been leading the way in terms of reusable, refillable packaging as a niche business opportunity for the grocery and retail sectors. The last several months have seen not less, but more usage of the Loop service and, as a result, Szaky has pointed to it as a hopeful example for what the post-pandemic future of reuse could look like. Loop's strict cleaning protocols, he says, should quell any fears about contamination and its online portal allows consumers to shop from the safety of home. These features may offer a solution to some of the risks associated with reusable circularity that brands and retailers worry about moving forward. As the world rebuilds in the wake of the pandemic, Szaky and others in the reuse sector are hoping to shift from a movement centered around DIY, consumer-led programs to one more suitable to industrial applications. This may even come in the form of tighter regulations around reusable systems overall. But some say while raising the profile of these systems is a good thing the industry should be careful about narrowing down to market-driven solutions too quickly. Loop, after all, is still an experiment.
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Trino fecha parceria com empresa global de reciclagem para ajudar Lar do Neném

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Edla Couto (foto) e Claudio Fernandes, nomes a frente do Grupo Trino, empresa com quase 30 anos de atuação na área de prestação de serviços e logística, fecharam parceria com a empresa TerraCycle que este presente em 21 países desenvolvendo soluções ambientais para produtos e embalagens de difícil reciclagem. O programa nacional de reciclagem da TerraCycle gera pontos para a empresa que se coloca como ponto de coleta e esses pontos serão transformados em ajuda financeira para o Lar do Neném. O Grupo Trino, localizado no Espinheiro, é ponto de coleta para buchas de cozinha (ação com a empresa 3M) e de material de escrita (ação com a Faber-Castell) para receber canetas que acabam a tinta ou lápis que serão trocados, assim como marcadores de texto, lapiseiras, destaca texto ou borracha.
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First Pet Food Brand Joins Loop

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Since it was introduced in early 2019, the amazingly ambitious and potentially game-changing Loop circular shopping platform has expanded rapidly. First launched online in mid-2019 in New York City and Paris, Loop was rolled out nationwide just one year later. Not only has its footprint grown, but so too has the number of brands offering their products through the platform—a pretty impressive accomplishment, given the total redesign that’s typically required for a CPG to make their packaging reusable. One recently added brand is Open Farm Pet Food, the first pet food company to partner with Loop. Evan Shuster, VP of Marketing for Open Farm, says Loop was a good fit for Open Farm, given the two organization’s shared values around sustainability. Toronto-based Open Farm has built its business on delivering clean, nutritious pet-food products made from ethically sourced and whole ingredients. “Joining the Loop platform presented an amazing opportunity to further our mission and continue leading the way in sustainable packaging,” Shuster says. Open Farm and Loop’s sister company, TerraCycle, already have a long and successful history in advancing sustainable packaging. In 2014, they established a recycling program for pet-food bags, 95% of which are considered unrecyclable. To date, the program has recycled 275,000 of them.
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The Eyewear Market Size is Predicted to be Worth USD 178.95 Billion by 2026 | Global Market Size, Share, Segmentation, Analysis, Forecast [2019-2026]

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Pune, Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the report, the eyewear market size is predicted to be worth USD 178.95 billion by the end of 2026 from USD 115.90 billion in 2018. The forecast period is set from 2019 to 2026 and the market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.7%. With respect to product type, the market will be dominated by the spectacles segment owing to the rising prevalence of eye disorders such as hypermetropia and myopia.

The global eyewear market size is anticipated to expand owing to the increasing awareness about ocular diseases, coupled with the rise in prevalence of vision abnormality. A report on market by Fortune Business Insights, titled “Eyewear Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Spectacles, Sunglasses, Contact Lens), By Distribution Channel (Retail Store, Online Store, Ophthalmic Clinics), and Regional Forecast, 2019-2026” provides a 360-degree overview of the market that will prove beneficial for players in the forecast duration. Request a Sample Copy of the Research Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/request-sample-pdf/eyewear-market-101749 The report is based on thorough research on the subject primarily focusing on growth drivers, restraints, that will help vendors see a clear vision of the future market. It enlists the names of market players and strategies adopted by them to earn high eyewear market revenue in the forecast period. These strategies include mergers and acquisitions, product launches, company collaborations, contracts, investments in research and development, and others. All information presented in the report is extracted from primary and secondary research methods. The report is available for sale on the company website. The global economy is in absolute turmoil because of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Some industries remain largely unaffected by the outbreak, some are thriving, but most are in doldrums. Although the healthcare industry is flourishing, certain markets within the industry are experiencing staggered growth. Wading through these troubled times is a difficult task and Fortune Business Insights™ aims at equipping your business with the most comprehensive market insights, collated and analyzed by our expert and experienced research team. Click here to get the short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on this market. Please visit: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/eyewear-market-101749 Rise in Prevalence of Ocular Diseases to Drive Market Eyewear comprises of accessories and items that can be worn over the eyes. They are used for various purposes, such as for protection against environment, embellishment or fashion purpose, or for enhancing or improving vision. Eyewear products are basically in the form of contact lenses, sunglasses, and spectacles. In addition, they help to protect against UVB and UVA sun rays and aid to treat ocular diseases such as short or long-sightedness, and others. Rise in the availability of spectacles in online channels and retail stores from both developing and developed nations is expected to increase the demand for higher-value sunglasses. The surge in brand advertising has urged consumers to become brand conscious, thus adding a boost to eyewear market growth. Rise in the geriatric population and their vulnerability towards eye disorders, infections, and diseases will promote the use of spectacles and contact lenses. This, in turn, is prognosticated to increase the eyewear market share in the forthcoming years. Quick Buy - Eyewear Market Research Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/checkout-page/101749 North America to Continue Dominance Owing to Presence of Increasing Awareness about Eye Problems The global market is geographically segmented into five regions namely Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. In 2018, North America generated an market revenue of USD 35.60 billion and dominated the market. This domination is attributable to factors such as a rise in awareness about ocular disorders, and preference for premium eye care products. On the other side, Europe market will rise at a remarkable rate owing to an increase in affordability to buy expensive sunglasses in nations such as UK, France, and Germany. Moreover, the market in Asia Pacific is likely to witness high CAGR in the market share on account of the rise in geriatric population, prevalence of ocular diseases, rise in disposable incomes of people, and brand advertising that urges people to opt for the expensive branded eyewear products. Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., followed by Alcon Dominating Market Some of the key industry developments in the eyewear market include: 2018 – Carl Zeiss Vision introduced Zeiss UV Protect, a new eyewear lens technology, designed for protection against the ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. July 30, 2019 - For creating a true global eyewear and eyecare company, EssilorLuxottica intends to acquire the complete ownership of GrandVision. August 2019 – A soft contact lens recycling program was launched by CooperVision in partnership with TerraCycle. The eyewear market is fragmented in nature due to the presence of both local and international players. Currently, two players are dominating the market namely, Johnson and Johnson Services, followed by Alcon. Apart from key developments in the market, the report throws light on some of the significant players functioning in the market. These include:
  • Fielmann AG
  • Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
  • Alcon (Part of Novartis AG)
  • Safilo Group S.p.A
  • Bausch Health Companies Inc.
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Carl Zeiss
  • CooperVision
  • Other Prominent Players
Have Any Query? Ask Our Experts: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/speak-to-analyst/eyewear-market-101749 By Product Type • Spectacles o Frames o Lens • Sunglasses o Plano o Prescription • Contact Lens o Toric o Multifocal o Sphere By Distribution Channel • Retail Store • Online Store • Ophthalmic Clinic By Geography • North America (U.S. and Canada) • Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and Rest of Europe) • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific) • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America) • Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC and Rest of Middle East & Africa) Get your Customized Research Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/customization/eyewear-market-101749 Have a Look at Related Reports: U.S. Reading Glasses Market Share and Global Trend By Age Group (Less than 18 years,18-64 years, 65 years and greater), By Corrective Strength (+1 to +2, +2.25 to +3, Greater than +3), By Type (Prescription Reading Glasses, OTC Reading Glasses) and Geography Forecast till 2026 Vision Care Market Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Eyewear, Intraocular Lens, and Ocular Health), By Distribution Channel (Retail Store, Online Store, Hospital & Clinics), and Regional Forecast, 2019-2026 Ophthalmic Disease Therapeutics Market Share and Global Trend By Disease Indication (Glaucoma, Retinal Diseases, Dry Eye Disease, Allergy & Infections), By Drug Class (Anti-inflammatory, Anti-infectives, Anti-VEGF, Anti-glaucoma), By Dosage Form (Solid, Liquid, Semi-solid), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy) By Geography Forecast till 2026 Ophthalmic Lasers Market Share and Global Trend By Type (Excimer Lasers, Femtosecond Lasers, Nd Yag Lasers, Diode Lasers), Technology (Photodisruption, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Photocoagulation), Application (Cataract Treatment, Glaucoma Treatment, Refractive Errors Treatment), End-User (Ophthalmic Laser Centers,Hospitals ) & Geography Forecast till 2026 Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Market Share and Global Trend By Product (Equipment, Consumables and accessories), By Application (Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Keratoplasty, Pocket Creation, Intracorneal Rings, Incisions & Flap Cuts), By Type of Cells (Hospitals, Speciality Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Eye Institutes) and Geography Forecast till 2026
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