Day: 17 September 2019

Karya Kares Continues Fight to Stop Mass School Shootings with #ALLSMILESNOGUNS

Stuart Mitchell

With an astonishing 239 recorded school shootings since 2012, with 438 people injured and 138 of those killed, the effort to prevent future episodes of violence is far from over. Continuing this mission is Karya Kares, a non-profit foundation focused on community development and dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals globally. In August of 2018, Karya Kares Foundation led a Texas-wide #ALLSMILESNOGUNS campaign, in which nearly 4,000 clear backpacks were distributed across their 49 owned multi-family apartment complexes. These transparent bags were loaded with free school supplies and handed…

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Tiffany & Co. Releases Its New Sustainability Website

Stuart Mitchell

Tiffany & Co. published its enhanced Tiffany.com/Sustainability website representing the next chapter in Tiffany’s industry-leading legacy of social and environmental responsibility. The  website outlines the luxury jeweler’s commitments, actions and longterm vision to promote the well-being of people and the planet at the heart of the brand. The site is designed to increase transparency and be accessible to all of Tiffany’s stakeholders, including Tiffany customers and employees, and includes formal reporting updates on Tiffany’s 2018 sustainability performance. “As a global company and luxury leader, Tiffany has a bigger role to…

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Bridgestone Partners With Seven Inspiring U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020

Stuart Mitchell

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of the world’s largest tire and rubber company and a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today announced its support for a group of seven Team USA Olympians and Paralympians on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Scout Bassett (Para track and field), Jordan Burroughs (wrestling), Allyson Felix (track and field), Missy Franklin (swimming), Will Groulx (Para-cycling), Jessica Long (Para swimming), and Ryan Murphy (swimming) have joined Team Bridgestone to serve as athlete ambassadors for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games,…

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Nestlé Inaugurates Packaging Research Institute, First-of-Its-Kind in the Food Industry

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Packaging Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in the food industry. The new Institute enables Nestlé to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions to the market and to address the global challenge of plastic packaging waste. Speaking at the inauguration, Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO, said, “Our vision is a world in which none of our packaging ends up in landfill or as litter. To achieve this we introduce reusable packaging solutions and pioneer environmentally friendly packaging materials. Furthermore, we support…

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eBay Celebrates LGBTQ+ Equality Across the Globe

Stuart Mitchell

eBay is a company with a mission that is bigger than any single moment: to create opportunity for all. By championing a diverse and inclusive workforce, we not only aim to reflect our customer base but also to position ourselves to make a positive impact on society. Throughout June, July and August, eBay joined many across the world in celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and others (LGBTQ+) community during Pride Month celebrations.  This year’s events marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in the…

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