SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, announced today that it will take its circular economy journey to the next level and transform the company's approach to plastic, significantly improving its products' environmental footprint and reducing its carbon emissions. The new commitments, part of BIC's "Writing the Future, Together" 2025 Sustainable Development program, encompasses both its packaging and products. Specifically:

• By 2030, BIC aims for 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic for its products, with a goal of 20% by 2025.
• By 2025, 100% of BIC consumer plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

"I am proud that we are taking BIC's circular economy journey to the next level by transforming the way we use plastic," said Gonzalve Bich, Chief Executive Officer of BIC. "BIC has been at the forefront of Sustainability for more than 15 years; it is a core element of everything we do, from how we operate to the products and solutions we bring to consumers. We know shoppers are increasingly looking for more sustainable options and that is what we will continue to deliver. It's our 4R philosophy: reducing the amount of raw materials used to make our products, including as much recycled or alternative materials as possible, making more refillable products, and improving the recyclability of our products and packaging." In 2021, additional new or improved sustainable products will be available across all of BIC's three categories. Watch a brief video about BIC's sustainability journey. These new commitments were announced as part of BIC's new "Horizon" strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at driving growth and creating increased value by building on BIC's strengths, with an intensified focus on consumer needs and sustainability. Click here to see the press release from the event. This announcement is the latest step BIC has taken to invest in sustainable development. BIC recently joined the Plug & Play network, the largest global innovation platform for startups and corporations, to help accelerate the pace of its sustainable innovation. Prior to that, the company expanded its historical partnership in Europe with TerraCycle to collect and recycle used stationery products in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Since 2011, BIC and TerraCycle have recycled more than 50 million items in Europe. BIC also updated its Ubicuity outdoor furniture collection, produced from recycled BIC pens and designed for kindergarten and primary school classes, and became a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The five goals BIC is working toward by 2025 through its "Writing the Future, Together" program, which began in 2018, are:

1. Fostering sustainable innovation by improving the environmental and/or societal footprint of its products.
2. Helping combat climate change by aiming for 80% renewable electricity usage with a long-term vision of 100%.
3. Committing to a safe work environment by aiming for zero accidents across all operations.
4. Proactively involving its suppliers to ensure the most secure, innovative, and efficient sourcing.
5. Enhancing lives through education by improving learning conditions for 250 million children, globally.

Read more about the "Writing the Future, Together" program and progress made in 2019. ABOUT BIC BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as Cello®, Conté®, BIC FlexTM, Lucky Stationery, Made For YOUTM, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out®, and more. In 2019, BIC Net Sales were 1,949.4 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris," is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bicworld.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, announced today that it will take its circular economy journey to the next level and transform the company's approach to plastic, significantly improving its products' environmental footprint and reducing its carbon emissions. The new commitments, part of BIC's "Writing the Future, Together" 2025 Sustainable Development program, encompasses both its packaging and products. Specifically:

• By 2030, BIC aims for 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic for its products, with a goal of 20% by 2025.
• By 2025, 100% of BIC consumer plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

"I am proud that we are taking BIC's circular economy journey to the next level by transforming the way we use plastic," said Gonzalve Bich, Chief Executive Officer of BIC. "BIC has been at the forefront of Sustainability for more than 15 years; it is a core element of everything we do, from how we operate to the products and solutions we bring to consumers. We know shoppers are increasingly looking for more sustainable options and that is what we will continue to deliver. It's our 4R philosophy: reducing the amount of raw materials used to make our products, including as much recycled or alternative materials as possible, making more refillable products, and improving the recyclability of our products and packaging." In 2021, additional new or improved sustainable products will be available across all of BIC's three categories. Watch a brief video about BIC's sustainability journey. These new commitments were announced as part of BIC's new "Horizon" strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at driving growth and creating increased value by building on BIC's strengths, with an intensified focus on consumer needs and sustainability. Click here to see the press release from the event. This announcement is the latest step BIC has taken to invest in sustainable development. BIC recently joined the Plug & Play network, the largest global innovation platform for startups and corporations, to help accelerate the pace of its sustainable innovation. Prior to that, the company expanded its historical partnership in Europe with TerraCycle to collect and recycle used stationery products in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Since 2011, BIC and TerraCycle have recycled more than 50 million items in Europe. BIC also updated its Ubicuity outdoor furniture collection, produced from recycled BIC pens and designed for kindergarten and primary school classes, and became a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The five goals BIC is working toward by 2025 through its "Writing the Future, Together" program, which began in 2018, are:

1. Fostering sustainable innovation by improving the environmental and/or societal footprint of its products.
2. Helping combat climate change by aiming for 80% renewable electricity usage with a long-term vision of 100%.
3. Committing to a safe work environment by aiming for zero accidents across all operations.
4. Proactively involving its suppliers to ensure the most secure, innovative, and efficient sourcing.
5. Enhancing lives through education by improving learning conditions for 250 million children, globally.

Read more about the "Writing the Future, Together" program and progress made in 2019. ABOUT BIC BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as Cello®, Conté®, BIC FlexTM, Lucky Stationery, Made For YOUTM, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out®, and more. In 2019, BIC Net Sales were 1,949.4 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris," is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bicworld.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

SAINT-LAURENT, QC , Nov. 10, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting today, Saint-Laurent residents and employees will be able to participate in the collective recycling effort by dropping off their personal protective equipment, including single-use masks and gloves, in one of the new Terracyle boxes that have been set up in municipal buildings. This action is in line with the objective of the Sustainable Development Policy adopted in January 2019 to make Saint-Laurent a sustainable and resilient municipal territory. Quote "In the face of the present situation, everyone's health is still our priority. However, we must keep in mind our responsibility to continue our efforts to reduce our ecological footprint," explained Saint-Laurent Mayor Alan DeSousa . As a result, these items--which are non-biodegradable and are potentially contaminated--mostly end up in landfill sites or—worse yet—in sewers and waterways. I am therefore encouraging employees and residents to dispose off their personal protective equipment at the various drop-off points we have made available to them. This small effort will definitely have a huge impact on the environment." Highlights

• Drop-off boxes accessible to the public and to municipal employees can be found at the following locations: Borough Hall, the Bibliothèque du Boisé, the Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent, the Centre des loisirs and the Sports Complex.

• Additional boxes have been added at the municipal workshops to meet the specific needs of the employees in the Borough's Direction des travaux publics .

• Once full, the boxes are sent to Terracycle, which recycles the contents, transforming them into new raw materials, such as plastic granules. These are then used to make new objects, such as pallets or storage boxes or synthetic wood street furniture.

• TerraCycle is an innovative waste management company that recycles products traditionally considered non-recyclable.

• According to the United Nations, based on an article published online last July, it is expected that "approximately 75% of the masks and other tools used during the pandemic will end up in landfill sites or float in the oceans" (source: Cinq choses à savoir sur les masques jetables et la pollution plastique ). Saint-Laurent has therefore taken the initiative to find a concrete solution to this real problem—which is likely to continue over the next few months, or even years—and cause irreversible damage to the environment as well as to biodiversity.

About the Borough of Saint-Laurent A city established in 1893, Saint-Laurent became one of Montréal's 19 boroughs in 2002. Its 42.8 square kilometres make this borough the largest in the city of Montréal. Its population of over 100,000 is one of the most multicultural. Having become a "sustainable municipal territory" in 2019, Saint-Laurent places sustainable development, and environment protection, in particular, at the heart of all its decisions—a challenge that is all the greater since more than 70% of its territory is devoted to industrial and commercial activities, with over 4500 companies. It is in fact one of Québec's main industrial and technological centres. Already boasting great accessibility to the main highways and public transit, Saint-Laurent is getting ready to welcome 5 train stations within the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) light rail network. And last but not least, with its two libraries, its Centre des loisirs (recreation centre), its new Sports Complex, its arena and some 50 parks, Saint-Laurent offers a wide range of services in many fields, such as culture, sports and recreation. In this way, the Borough ensures a high quality of life for families and a stimulating environment for businesses. SOURCE Ville de Montréal - Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent

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SAINT-LAURENT, QC, Nov. 10, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting today, Saint-Laurent residents and employees will be able to participate in the collective recycling effort by dropping off their personal protective equipment, including single-use masks and gloves, in one of the new Terracyle boxes that have been set up in municipal buildings. This action is in line with the objective of the Sustainable Development Policy adopted in January 2019 to make Saint-Laurent a sustainable and resilient municipal territory. Quote "In the face of the present situation, everyone's health is still our priority. However, we must keep in mind our responsibility to continue our efforts to reduce our ecological footprint," explained Saint-Laurent Mayor Alan DeSousa. As a result, these items--which are non-biodegradable and are potentially contaminated--mostly end up in landfill sites or—worse yet—in sewers and waterways. I am therefore encouraging employees and residents to dispose off their personal protective equipment at the various drop-off points we have made available to them. This small effort will definitely have a huge impact on the environment." Highlights

• Drop-off boxes accessible to the public and to municipal employees can be found at the following locations: Borough Hall, the Bibliothèque du Boisé, the Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent, the Centre des loisirs and the Sports Complex.

• Additional boxes have been added at the municipal workshops to meet the specific needs of the employees in the Borough's Direction des travaux publics.

• Once full, the boxes are sent to Terracycle, which recycles the contents, transforming them into new raw materials, such as plastic granules. These are then used to make new objects, such as pallets or storage boxes or synthetic wood street furniture.

• TerraCycle is an innovative waste management company that recycles products traditionally considered non-recyclable.

• According to the United Nations, based on an article published online last July, it is expected that "approximately 75% of the masks and other tools used during the pandemic will end up in landfill sites or float in the oceans" (source: Cinq choses à savoir sur les masques jetables et la pollution plastique). Saint-Laurent has therefore taken the initiative to find a concrete solution to this real problem—which is likely to continue over the next few months, or even years—and cause irreversible damage to the environment as well as to biodiversity.

About the Borough of Saint-Laurent A city established in 1893, Saint-Laurent became one of Montréal's 19 boroughs in 2002. Its 42.8 square kilometres make this borough the largest in the city of Montréal. Its population of over 100,000 is one of the most multicultural. Having become a "sustainable municipal territory" in 2019, Saint-Laurent places sustainable development, and environment protection, in particular, at the heart of all its decisions—a challenge that is all the greater since more than 70% of its territory is devoted to industrial and commercial activities, with over 4500 companies. It is in fact one of Québec's main industrial and technological centres. Already boasting great accessibility to the main highways and public transit, Saint-Laurent is getting ready to welcome 5 train stations within the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) light rail network. And last but not least, with its two libraries, its Centre des loisirs (recreation centre), its new Sports Complex, its arena and some 50 parks, Saint-Laurent offers a wide range of services in many fields, such as culture, sports and recreation. In this way, the Borough ensures a high quality of life for families and a stimulating environment for businesses.

SalemRecycles will host its annual Clothing & Household Textiles Recycling Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Riley Plaza. SalemRecycles partnered with TerraCycle this year to have special collections for shaving razors and Swiffers. TerraCycle offers recycling solutions for otherwise hard-to-recycle items. — Swiffers: save all used, dry Swiffer pads. — Razors: save all brands of reusable and disposable razor units, blades and cartridges, as well as any flexible or rigid plastic packaging they come in. — Separate: participants should keep textiles and swiffers and razors separated in their vehicle. Textiles are resources that can be reused, cut into rags or ground up into new products. They can’t be placed in curbside recycle bins where they become “tanglers,” and they needn’t go in the trash. Drop off: clean and dry clothing, sneakers, shoes, boots, slippers, belts, ties, purses, stuffed animals, comforters, sheets, blankets, table linens and curtains. Any condition: as long as clean and dry. Can be new and reusable, old and moth-eaten, torn, stained or damaged, broken belt, single sock or shoe. Damaged textiles can be recycled. No: carpet, rugs, pillows, bric-a-brac, oil rags, wet or mildewed items. Social distancing: Participants are asked to stay in their vehicle the whole time and have their items ready to unload in their trunk, truck bed or hatchback — items will not be unloaded from car seats. Wear a face covering the whole time. For information, contact Micaela Guglielmi at 978-619-5672 or mguglielmi@salem.com.