Day: 30 April 2021

Elevate Packaging Announces the First BPI Certified Compostable Adhesive Label

Stuart Mitchell

In a world first, Elevate Packaging announces that their PURE Labels™ MC White compostable pressure sensitive adhesive labels are now BPI certified – including full-color printing and coatings. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certifies compostable products that meet ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 standards for composability. Through rigorous lab testing, BPI Certification proves that a material will safely compost in a composting facility – leaving behind no toxic residue or microplastics. Rich Cohen, Elevate Packaging Founder, says: “Elevate’s business is entirely focused on leading compostable flexible packaging and compostable adhesive…

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Ocean Outdoor creates city centre wildlife corridors across its out of home estate

Stuart Mitchell

Media owner Ocean Outdoor is rolling out a new land management plan which will see wildlife corridors and insect hotels introduced to its urban out of home estates in the UK and the Netherlands. In the UK, Ocean is working with the Wildlife Trusts having identified more than 30 existing advertising locations in seven cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton, London and Cardiff (new location) with parcels of land that can be rewilded. Ocean Scotland is planting the first of the city centre wildlife corridors with pollinating annuals, perennials…

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SWGfL Launches Edtesa To Champion Positive Work Environments For UK Businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Leading online safety charity, SWGfL, has unveiled Edtesa, an online platform offering UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.  Following years of careful research, the two tools being launched with Edtesa are: Dashup: an anonymous communication system that allows staff to send SMS messages and online forms to management. If a member of staff has a concern or wishes to highlight an incident, they can report it without worry. Tagflag: an online…

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Papa John’s launches first global ‘Plant Love’ campaign to promote increased choice for pizza fans

Stuart Mitchell

Papa John’s has launched its first coordinated global campaign in over 12 countries globally to ‘plant love’ with its pizza fans worldwide. ‘Love Pizza, Love the Planet’ aims to promote the importance of nature and natural ingredients in Papa John’s pizzas, spotlighting new or existing plant-based or inspired ranges.  New pizzas launching in various markets across EMENA, Asia and Latin America will include the Bee Sting pizza with honey drizzle, new vegan chicken pizzas and nuggets using NoChicken and a vegan cheese swap on vegetarian pizzas. ‘Love letters’ to Papa…

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Constellation Brands Announces Commitment to Invest $10 Million in ‘Clear Vision Impact Fund’ to Support Black and Minority-Owned Businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, have announced a commitment to invest $10 million in the Clear Vision Impact Fund, LP, a newly-formed investment vehicle founded by Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC – the only U.S. investment bank certified as a women and minority-owned enterprise. The Clear Vision Impact Fund’s objective is to make investments in minority-owned businesses, with an emphasis on African American/Black-owned businesses; businesses that operate in or serve underserved, predominantly African American and Latinx, markets; and businesses that foster inclusive growth. “Minority-owned businesses are…

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