Did you know cigarette butts are not fully biodegradable? But there’s a solution: TerraCycle, the company that strives to find a way to recycle everything, offers a free Cigarette Waste Recycling Program. Just sign up with TerraCycle, collect the waste, and ship it to them for recycling.   When tossed on the street, the beach, or wherever they fall, cigarette butts take 18 months to 10 years to break down. Discarded butts leach chemicals and heavy metals, the same things that kill smokers, into the environment. They often wash down the street gutters, polluting our waterways and harming fish and other wildlife. Recycling cigarette butts is an important way to clean up after ourselves. It is good for the neighborhood or beach, and good for the planet.   Are you a smoker, or do you live or work with smokers? Or perhaps you’re one of our heroes who pick up cigarette butts from the beaches, parks, or neighborhood streets. Whatever your relationship with cigarettes, TerraCycle’s program is good news for those concerned with the waste they create.   What TerraCycle Accepts   The TerraCycle Cigarette Waste Recycling Program accepts extinguished cigarettes, cigarette filters, loose tobacco pouches, outer plastic packaging, inner foil packaging, rolling paper, and ash. To ensure proper recycling, don’t send any other waste with these materials. If you have paperboard packaging, recycle it through your local recycling program.   The service is free but you must provide your own containers. If you are a business or just want a convenient solution for packaging and shipping cigarette waste, TerraCycle also offers a variety of cigarette Zero Waste containers that include pre-paid shipping labels.   Do you have a business or community location where you’d like to collect butts? You can purchase fire-safe aluminum cigarette waste receptacles to install in high-traffic areas.  

Tips for Successful Recycling

  Make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished before you collect them.   Store the waste in a re-sealable plastic bag, disposable plastic container, plastic shopping bag, or garbage bag.   When ready to ship, secure the containers to seal in the odor and ash. Take the time to package carefully because it suppresses the odor for you and the people who handle it in transit.   Download a shipping label from TerraCycle, place your full containers in a sturdy box, and ship it to TerraCycle.  

How Are Cigarettes Recycled?

  With funding from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, the cigarette waste that you collect gets recycled into a variety of industrial products, such as plastic pallets. Check out this infographic from TerraCycle that explains the process. Learn more about the Cigarette Waste Recycling Program, or explore other free TerraCycle Recycling Programs.

While restaurants commit to keeping staff and customers healthy by following measures outlined by the CDC during the COVID-19 crisis, the unfortunate side effect of some of those precautions has been an increase in waste.   Rachael Coccia, the plastic pollution manager at Surfrider Foundation, explains, "COVID-19 has resulted in an unnecessary and easily avoidable consequence—a spike in single-use plastic and the devastating pollution that comes with it. We see many restaurants switching to single-use; some of that is unavoidable due to the increased demand for takeout. Thankfully, there are a number of startups successfully testing models for reusable takeout.” Coccia adds, "We cannot afford to fuel one crisis while working to avert another.”   Many of San Diego’s restaurateurs have taken the initiative to reduce waste in other ways during the pandemic by selecting more eco-friendly takeout containers and reducing food waste with streamlined menus.  

QR Code Menus

  Instead of turning to disposable menus when restaurants reopened, some spots started using QR code menus that reduce waste and eliminate a touchpoint for waitstaff. Garibaldi, the new speakeasy-style alfresco bar and restaurant, opened in June with QR code menus. Other restaurants, like Hillcrest's Rusticucina, Giardino in Lemon Grove, and Cardellino in Mission Hills, have all adopted QR code menus to cut down on disposable menu waste.

Donating Surplus Food

  Restaurants were shut down without much notice at the start of the shelter-at-home order, leaving many kitchens full of food at risk of going to waste. Several local restaurants decided there was a generous solution. Executive chef and partner of Herb & Sea, Sara Harris, says, “At the start of COVID in March, I immediately thought of all the seafood, meat, and produce that would undoubtedly go bad before we were able to reopen. We sent our staff home with care packages full of ingredients but we still had items that would perish. Another restaurant in town, Ranch 45, was doing meal donations for industry workers that had been displaced.” Harris and the team donated the remaining food and Ranch 45 prepared it for out-of-work hospitality staff.  

 

Leading the Way

  The Plot, San Diego’s first zero-waste ethos restaurant, led by Jessica and Davin Waite of Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub and The Whet Noodle, haven’t taken steps back from their mission of “nothing intended for the landfill,” even during the takeout-focused pandemic. The main challenge they’ve faced so far during the pandemic has been plastic gloves. The Plot turns to Terracycle to responsibly process single-use gloves and other hard-to-recycle items.   Taking it a step further, The Plot’s main weapon against waste is targeting full use of food products. Chef Davin Waite shares that at The Plot “byproducts are treasured, not viewed as waste. The dishes would be lacking something without those additions. Total utilization isn't about pinching your nose and choking back something just because it's good for the environment.” For example, corn husk and burnt corn silk add flavor and depth to the house version of elote.

Agave Straws

  Puesto is serving straws made from agave with their cocktails, both dine-in and take away. The straws made out of organic waste from tequila production by the Sustainable Agave Company are recyclable and compostable. They naturally biodegrade within six weeks and don’t break down in liquid or get soggy like paper straws.   The best low waste cocktail choice? Puesto's fruit cart margarita mixes fruit scraps with Don Julio Blanco with a Tajín garnished rim.

 

Compostable Containers

  Since a majority of recyclable takeout containers don’t end up getting recycled, compostable takeout containers are a great solution. Barleymash uses compostable to-go products, along with plant-based cutlery and sugar cane pulp boxes. Homestead in Solana Beach cuts their compostable boxes in half to use them as plates "for here” orders or with the lid for "to go” orders. With that simple method, they have reduced their compostable box consumption by half.

reVessel

  Even better than compostable containers, ReVessel has partnered with community restaurants to provide reusable takeout containers. Six sustainably minded food businesses, who have had to shift to take out during the pandemic, quickly jumped on board with Bell’s idea. Together with owners at GOODONYA, LuckyBolt, Wild Thyme Company, Wrench and Rodent, The Plot, O’side Kitchen Collaborative, and Frontline Foods, Bell is reimagining a future of food without the waste.   Their new initiative gives meals to frontline workers who then keep the reVessel as a thank you for their service. During the program, restaurants can test their operation with reusable foodware production, hopefully allowing them to eventually break free from plastic and disposables while cutting their costs.

Takeaways on Take Out

  The responsibility for reducing waste doesn’t fall only on restaurants. Individuals can help reduce waste through some simple practices. First, when ordering takeout, ask for no plastic utensils with your order. Use QR codes to read the menu on your phone instead of asking for disposable menus. Support waste-minded restaurants and let them know that you appreciate their dedication.

Did you know cigarette butts are not fully biodegradable? But there’s a solution: TerraCycle, the company that strives to find a way to recycle everything, offers a free Cigarette Waste Recycling Program. Just sign up with TerraCycle, collect the waste, and ship it to them for recycling.   When tossed on the street, the beach, or wherever they fall, cigarette butts take 18 months to 10 years to break down. Discarded butts leach chemicals and heavy metals, the same things that kill smokers, into the environment. They often wash down the street gutters, polluting our waterways and harming fish and other wildlife. Recycling cigarette butts is an important way to clean up after ourselves. It is good for the neighborhood or beach, and good for the planet.   Are you a smoker, or do you live or work with smokers? Or perhaps you’re one of our heroes who pick up cigarette butts from the beaches, parks, or neighborhood streets. Whatever your relationship with cigarettes, TerraCycle’s program is good news for those concerned with the waste they create. What TerraCycle Accepts   The TerraCycle Cigarette Waste Recycling Program accepts extinguished cigarettes, cigarette filters, loose tobacco pouches, outer plastic packaging, inner foil packaging, rolling paper, and ash. To ensure proper recycling, don’t send any other waste with these materials. If you have paperboard packaging, recycle it through your local recycling program.   The service is free but you must provide your own containers. If you are a business or just want a convenient solution for packaging and shipping cigarette waste, TerraCycle also offers a variety of cigarette Zero Waste containers that include pre-paid shipping labels.   Do you have a business or community location where you’d like to collect butts? You can purchase fire-safe aluminum cigarette waste receptacles to install in high-traffic areas.          

Tips for Successful Recycling

  Make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished before you collect them.   Store the waste in a re-sealable plastic bag, disposable plastic container, plastic shopping bag, or garbage bag.   When ready to ship, secure the containers to seal in the odor and ash. Take the time to package carefully because it suppresses the odor for you and the people who handle it in transit.   Download a shipping label from TerraCycle, place your full containers in a sturdy box, and ship it to TerraCycle.  

How Are Cigarettes Recycled?

  With funding from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, the cigarette waste that you collect gets recycled into a variety of industrial products, such as plastic pallets. Check out this infographic from TerraCycle that explains the process.   Learn more about the Cigarette Waste Recycling Program, or explore other free TerraCycle Recycling Programs.

Trenton, New Jersey-based TerraCycle Regulated Waste has launched what it calls an easy-to-use recycling solution for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as single-use gloves and masks, through its line of EasyPak Containers. “Designed as a recycling system for businesses in need of a turnkey solution for hazardous waste disposal, the PPE EasyPack Containers allow property managers to easily recycle used gloves and masks onsite, thereby allowing staff to responsibly dispose of their protective gear instead of tossing items on the ground,” states TerraCycle. The company says it is offering two different types of EasyPak containers: the Disposable Gloves EasyPak Box to recycle vinyl, nitrile and latex gloves; and the Disposable Masks EasyPak Box to recycle surgical and industrial face masks. When full, the boxes can be returned to TerraCycle Regulated Waste for processing so collected materials can be cleaned, melted and remolded to make new products. “In this time of uncertainty, business owners are struggling to preserve their workers’ health and safety, while maintaining their commitment to the environment, but it doesn’t have to be that way,” says Kevin Flynn, global vice president of TerraCycle Operations and director of TerraCycle Regulated Waste. Adds Flynn, “Through the EasyPak recycling program, TerraCycle Regulated Waste offers a convenient way for businesses to ensure the protection of our shared environment while maintaining workplace safety.” The company says EasyPak containers are available for purchase through a reorder subscription program. Boxes with discarded material in them can travel for up to a week before they are received at TerraCycle Regulated Waste facilities, “where additional safety precautions are taken in accordance with CDC recommendations,” states the firm. TerraCycle says the EasyPak program does not accept medical waste or biohazardous materials. More information about TerraCycle’s Regulated Waste Division can be found on this web page.

It’s safe to say that after months of quarantine, we could all very much use a spa day. If you agree, then keep on reading. Iconic French skincare brand Caudalie has just opened the doors to its first flagship boutique spa in Canada and it’s located right here in Toronto.  

Situated in upscale Yorkville on Hazelton Avenue, the 1,100 square foot space, called Caudalie Hazelton House, includes a retail area as well as a spa.

  Caudalie’s co-founder Mathilde Thomas told FASHION Magazine, “Opening a flagship location in Toronto is an important milestone for Caudalie, one that we’ve been looking forward to for a while. The history, culture and energy of Toronto excited us to connect with this beautiful city, share our brand story and immerse Toronto into the DNA of Caudalie.”

The purpose of this ongoing series of articles on Climate Connections is to move beyond the arguments around our climate chaos and to find area we can agree on. You may not believe in the climate issues of today … but you may be concerned about the use of plastics and the oceans. You may also be concerned about air and water quality. Whatever you want to call it, the planet needs our stewardship. The writers here will share their perspectives from many angles. Perhaps some or all will resonate with you, and bring to our awareness the necessary actions we can take. We will leave the arguments and differing beliefs to others.   — Marilyn Nyborg   Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” replaced the former three Rs of “Readin’,‘Ritin’ and ‘Rithmatic.” Thirty years ago we learned about the need to pay attention to what we do with the mounting volumes of trash because California was running out of landfill space.   Our state, country and world economies were on a roll. We were the land of plenty for many people achieving the ‘American Dream’ so we bought plenty. We became the throwaway culture with the rise of plastics in everything. We just kept on rolling despite the warnings of some scientists and environmentalists, now with unintended and unfortunate consequences.   Have a look at “The Story of Stuff,” a short and to-the-point online movie about our consumption-crazed culture for free at https://www.storyofstuff.org/. It gives a quick story of the lifecycle of stuff from fossil fuels and other raw materials to manufacturing and to recyclers and then to the landfill — and how to change our ways. They are now starting a movement to stop plastic pollution by offering a documentary called “The Story of Plastic” to expose the true cost of plastic pollution to human health as well as that of the creatures of the Earth. We can do better, people.   Now it is becoming clear that we have over-extracted and overused our natural resources, to the point of threatening the continued condition of the world, as we have been fortunate to know it. Now we need to resist buying so much stuff made of those precious and becoming scarce natural resources in the first place — not starve our needs, just Resist our desires to have beyond the capacity of the Earth to replenish and give. We can Rethink before buying things in plastic containers, look for alternatives, and take reusable bags along to the store. Find ways to Repurpose and Reuse, which can be quite a creative project to find other ways to use things rather than pitching them. Put people to work to Repair or Recondition things.   There are lots of positive ideas coming on the scene to find ways to utilize our recycled materials, like TerraCycle, an online recycling company committed to zero waste. TerraCycle collects many types of materials, particularly plastics, and creates new products using the Circular Economy concept. Visit https://www.terracycle.com/en-US.   Businesses especially need to Reframe and Redefine their missions to include honoring sustainability and Reduce the use of fossil fuels since they are large emitters of what causes the greenhouse effect that is slowly causing the warming of earth and oceans, which is in turn causing unfortunate effects that cause suffering and loss of life.   Right here, right now — we each can look again critically at our own consumption patterns so we are not just “wish-cyclers.” What would Redefining happiness look like in my life? What changes am I willing to make so the great nature can Renew itself given less demand?   ACTION: Answering these questions is a great way to start making a difference. Then choose one of these environmental Rs to focus on … and go for it. Every day is Earth Day. Enjoy.   Shirley Freriks is part of the new Elders Action Network/Elders Climate Action group in Nevada County. She is intimately connected to nature and holds its well being as a sacred responsibility. For more information, visit http://www.sfclimact@mcn.org

Companies are getting conscious of how sustainable their operations are and how they manage their waste. There are companies that make recycled products or have effective waste management programs in place. One way to manage waste is by using a trash compactor to store more trash in less space.   In this article, we will look at some companies that are championing recycling and sustainability.  

Companies That Focus on Recycling

 

• Accenture

  Accenture has worked towards reducing its environmental footprint per employee. It is promoting sustainable growth, and the company’s top priorities are to reuse, recycle, and manage e-waste efficiently.  

• Intel

  Intel has recycled more than 75% of the total waste generated by its operations since 2008. The company even linked a portion of the employees’ compensation to solid waste recycling metrics in 2013.  

• Estee Lauder

  Estee Lauder is known for minimizing waste and continues to identify new ways to improve recovery. Their manufacturing and distribution facilities have sent zero waste to landfill since 2003. They incinerate non-recyclable waste and convert it into energy.  

• Eaton

  Eaton reduced its waste being sent to landfills by 24.9% since 2015. More than 120 Eaton facilities send zero waste to landfill. It aims to increase the number of sites in the coming years.  

• Texas Instruments

  Texas Instruments invests in reusing or recycling materials across its operations. It aims to reduce the potential environmental impact by sourcing materials responsibly and through efficient waste management.  

Companies Selling 100% Recycled Products

 

• Green Toys

  Green Toys makes toys from recycled milk jugs. So far, they have recycled 55 million jugs since they started the company. As they are kids’ toys, they prioritize safety and ensure that their toys pass domestic and international safety and environmental regulations. They even do sustainable shipping.  

• Allbirds

  They make footwear from 100 percent recycled materials, which include sheep’s wool, recycled cardboard, castor bean oil, and plastic. Allbirds works with sustainable farming and animal welfare groups to ethically source sheep’s wool. They use 60 percent less energy during the manufacturing process, thus making footwear truly sustainable.  

• Rothy’s

  Rothy’s uses recycled plastic to make trendy and stylish shoes for women. They have recycled over 12 million plastic water bottles. The woven plastic look like knitted fabric from a distance, and the plastic helps the shoes feel flexible. The knitted plastic allows for a greater range of movement. Moreover, their packages are reusable.  

• Cotopaxi

  Cotopaxi uses sustainable llama wool and to-be discarded fabric to make outdoor gear and clothing. They use as much fabric as possible instead of discarding it and minimize their overall waste.   Cotopaxi even reserves 2 percent of its total revenue to combat world poverty. They have committed to several causes, such as improving education and healthcare in the poorest regions in the world.  

• TerraCycle

  The way TerraCycle works is pretty straightforward – they collect any type of discarded item and sell it to other companies that collect used goods. TerraCycle has the resources and the network to reuse almost all types of products. If someone is looking to recycle something, they can just type it in the search bar to check if the company is willing to accept it.  

Companies Recycling Their Products

 

• Nike

  Nike is a leading athletic footwear brand in the world. They have a great recycling program. You can put your trainers (not necessarily Nike trainers) into Nike Reuse-A-Shoe collection point at certain Nike stores.   Then, they will separate the rubber, foam, textile, and leather components and turn them into granules. These are then used to make new footwear, clothing, or playground surfaces.  

• Lush and The Body Shop

  Both these brands, Lush and The Body Shop, have similar ‘Return and Win’ programs.   If you return Lush’s five cosmetic black pots, you will receive a free face mask. Then, the pots will be ground down and turned into new packaging.   In the case of The Body Shop, if you return five of its empty bottles or tubes, you will receive a  cash reward.  

• MAC

  Most of your make-up is from MAC? Then take advantage of their Back-to-MAC scheme. If you return six primary packaging containers from MAC to one of its make-up counters, you get a free lipstick of your choice.  

• Tesco

  You can earn Tesco Clubcard points by returning empty inkjet printer cartridges or donating to Tesco Charity Partners. Though all inkjet printer cartridges are accepted, only certain types are eligible to earn Clubcard points.   These are just some recycling company names, but there are many more who are following the lead. This will definitely benefit our planet and future generations.

  NEEDHAM, MASS. — Guardian Pet Food Company has introduced its first two product lines for dogs:  freeze-dried food bars and freeze-dried, limited-ingredient treats.   NOBL Canine Food Bars are designed for convenient, on-the-go feeding. They offer high digestibility and each of the complete-and-balanced formulas contain 22 ingredients.   “We offer them individually wrapped for people on the go and as an everyday feeding option in our 10 bar bulk bags,” explained Ryan Yamka, co-founder, chief operating officer and executive vice president of research and development at Guardian Pet Food Company.   “…you simply give them the bar, no bowl or rehydration required,” Yamka added. “We combine the benefits of kibble (easy storage and doesn’t take up fridge/freezer space) with the benefits of raw (no heat processing).”   The beef and chicken formula features beef, chicken, beef liver and chicken liver as the main animal-based ingredients. The turkey and duck formula includes turkey, duck, turkey heart and turkey liver. Both meat-inclusive formulas feature chickpeas, sweet potatoes and ground flaxseed following the main animal-based ingredients on the label.   NOBL’s treat products feature freeze-dried bits of diced animal meat, heart and liver. The treats are available in three meat-inclusive formulas — beef, turkey and chicken — as well as one vegan formulation. The vegan treats contain sliced carrots, diced sweet potatoes and green beans.   Later this fall, NOBL’s Canine Food Bar line will include a vegan option specifically formulated to include additional sources of calcium, taurine and carnitine.   “For our vegan meal bar, the challenge was making sure it was aligned with the meat bar portfolio from a nutrient and digestibility standpoint,” Yamka said. “We did a lot of homework to get it right.”   Guardian Pet Food conducts third-party digestibility studies for all NOBL complete-and-balanced formulas. Total digestibility for its beef and chicken Canine Food Bars is 90.1%, and digestibility for its turkey and duck formula comes in at 90.3%.   These digestibility studies are conducted for 10 days, with the first five days facilitating a proper transition to the product and the last five days for fecal collection and analysis. This process measures total tract digestibility, as well as protein, fat and energy, Yamka said.   “… all the analyticals and digestibility results will be on our website for everyone to see,” Yamka explained. “We believe in 100% transparency and education so consumers can make their own decisions.”   Additionally, NOBL products are eligible for recycling through TerraCycle. Consumers can download and print a free TerraCycle label from Guardian Pet Food’s website, which can then be applied to NOBL packaging and recycled accordingly.   The NOBL brand was first unveiled at Global Pet Expo in February 2020. The brand began shipping its products to distributors and retailers this month, according to Yamka.   Yamka said the company is currently developing additional products, including more meal bars for dogs, cat food products and liquid bone broth supplements. He reported the bone broth supplements will be released in September 2020 under the Dog Almighty Elixirs brand.   NOBL currently distributes in the United States and Canada, and is developing additional distribution partnerships, Yamka said.   Guardian Pet Food Company was founded in 2017.   Read more about new pet food and treat products.

NOW® founder Elwood Richard believed that high-quality health products should be affordable for everyone, a core ideal that the Richard family has adhered to in shaping company policies for over 50 years. As the largest independent and family-owned manufacturer of natural products in the U.S. health food store channel, the company remains dedicated to its mission to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.   NOW’s wide range of products include dietary supplements, herbs, pet supplements, personal care, essential oils, sports nutrition, sweeteners and natural foods. According to SPINS data for the period ending 4/19/20, NOW is the #2 overall Supplement brand, #1 in Amino Acids, #1 in Carrier Oils, #1 in Diffusers, #1 in Essential Oils, and #1 in Miscellaneous supplements (CoQ10, ALA, etc.). In 2019 NOW acquired another family-owned and operated business with a similar mission, the SuperNutrition supplement company, which offers a unique brand of multi-vitamin skus that are high potency, scientifically formulated and targeted by need. NOW operates a cutting-edge manufacturing facility and a separate distribution facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois, a manufacturing and distribution center in Sparks, Nevada, and a manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. Their in-house labs and testing capabilities are second to none in the dietary supplements industry.   NOW’s quality processes are confirmed by multiple third party quality and purity certifications. All NOW® Solutions personal care products are UL® (Underwriters Laboratories) ISO 22716:2007 certified for production and quality control of cosmetic products made at both the Bloomingdale, Illinois and Sparks, Nevada facilities. ISO 22716 is an internationally recognized standard with requirements for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products. NOW® Solutions products and essential oils are also certified cruelty free through the PETA Beauty Without Bunnies program.   NOW® Sports products, with the distinctive silver label, undergo third-party certification though Informed-Sport, a globally-recognized assurance program that certifies that each and every batch of a supplement bearing the Informed-Sport logo has been tested for banned substances by a world-class sports anti-doping lab.   NOW’s goal is for 100% of its products to contain only non-GMO ingredients. The entire food line is GMO-free, with the majority Non-GMO Project Verified. All of NOW’s essential oils are also Non-GMO Project Verified. A very high percentage of NOW supplements are Non-GMO Assured, which is NOW’s active process for defining non-GMO products and defined by stringent NOW quality standards, which involves a combination of documentation and testing.   NOW has received many awards for its products, domestic and international business growth, employee programs, and philanthropic and environmental initiatives. The National Association for Business Resources has named NOW one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®” for 12 consecutive years, a “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for seven consecutive years, and one of “The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®” three times.   NOW’s partnership with TerraCycle diverts flexible packaging including toothpaste tubes and food pouches from landfills. Consumers will be able to ship these items at no charge to TerraCycle for recycling.   NOW offers many services to help retailers build business, including a comprehensive online training program and an array of free tools designed to help them be more successful. The online retailer training program, NOW® Product-ology, is designed to create experts in the aisle. Retail staff can watch quick and informative training videos, test their progress with quizzes, and earn free NOW products and a completion certificate. Monthly webinars are led by NOW’s nutritionist staff or expert guest speakers.   Association memberships: NPA, AHPA, UNPA, CFH, ABC, NPF.   With over 1,400 products in its catalog including dietary supplements, personal care, essential oils, sports nutrition, foods, including a certified gluten-free line, NOW remains a health food channel anchor. Product categories include:   • Vitamins and Minerals, Amino Acids and Free Radical Scavengers • Heart, Metabolic, Immune and Digestive Support Supplements • Green Foods, Fiber and Herbs • Joint Comfort and Joint Structural Support Products • Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Specialty Supplements • Sports Nutrition, Weight Management and Protein • Essential Oils, Personal Care, and Skin Care • Mental Fitness and Cognitive Support • Omega-3, Nutritional Oils and EFAs • Non-GMO Foods, Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Foods, Gourmet Oils, Sweeteners • Pet Supplements   Contact Information NOW Corporate Office 244 Knollwood Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Tel.: (630)545-9098, (800)999-8069 Fax: (800)886-1045 sales@nowfoods.com www.nowfoods.com Founded: 1968   Key Personnel Jim Emme, CEO Andy Kotlarz, CFO Aaron Secrist, Vice President of NOW Health Group Quality and Regulatory Affairs Dan Richard, Vice President of NOW Health Group Global Sales and Marketing Rick Sharpee, Ph.D., Director of Science & Nutrition