Month: March 2020

UPM develops wood based biocomposite material with up to 100 % renewable resources

Stuart Mitchell

UPM has developed a new world-class biocomposite material which meets the highest sustainability requirements. The new material, called UPM Formi EcoAce, contains certified wood and cellulose fibers, as well as certified renewable PP polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™  solutions that are made using wood-based feedstock from UPM Biofuels production. The UPM BioVerno production is certified by both ISCC PLUS and RSB and the sustainability of the material has been verified accordingly. The environmentally sound UPM Formi EcoAce is a drop-in solution: it can smoothly replace fossil-based solutions as it is identical…

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PRCA announces shift to virtual training model

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA will deliver virtual training sessions to ensure public relations professionals are able to continue their professional development amidst the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Training sessions scheduled in March and April will be replaced with fully-interactive virtual experiences, in which delegates will be able to ask questions and download relevant materials in real-time. Those booked on to attend face-to-face training sessions will have the option to defer their bookings until later in the year.    Live webinars will go ahead as planned and further webinars aimed at supporting…

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Alexion Announces Launch of Alexion Charitable Foundation and Calls for Grantees

Stuart Mitchell

 Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the launch of the Alexion Charitable Foundation to provide further support for the rare disease community and for local communities which the company serves. The key components of the Foundation are the Rare Belonging™ and Local Needs Grants focus areas. Rare Belonging seeks to advance emotional well-being and educational opportunities, and provide relief for critical needs, especially for those living with or affected by a rare disease. The Foundation seeks eligible, disease-agnostic nonprofit organizations to help create and execute programs aligned with these priorities. “Alexion…

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Kimberly-Clark Partners With United Energy Resources and NextEra Energy to Accelerate Solar Power in Georgia

Stuart Mitchell

Kimberly-Clark’s support in a 3-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) project is helping foster the growth of renewable energy in LaGrange, Georgia. Through a collaboration between Kimberly-Clark’s LaGrange manufacturing facility, United Renewable Energy LLC, and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the 3MW solar facility, along with all the renewable energy credits (RECs), will be sold to Georgia Power as part of Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative. “The project is a source of pride for LaGrange employees, and purchasing renewable energy credits from NextEra Energy Resources helps us strive towards…

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PRCA to Launch Covid-19 Taskforce to Support PR Industry

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced plans to launch a Global Covid-19 Public Communications Taskforce in response to its Covid-19 Survey findings. This Taskforce will provide free practical support to practitioners around the world. The survey – which gathered the views of around 200 PR professionals – found more than a third of practitioners (33%) believed the industry was underprepared for the outbreak.    The study revealed remote working policies (62%) and event cancellations (58%) were the most common responses to the crisis taken by organisations. The research also…

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