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The latest press releases, op-eds, and multimedia from companies and nonprofits across 3BL's network.

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents 2021 Social Impact Award to OxyChem
OxyChem has demonstrated their commitment to improving the lives of people and the communities where they live and work. VSC is proud to present the 2021 Social Impact Award to OxyChem for their work in improving access to clean water in the world.
Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees
Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
No Ordinary Race, No Ordinary Runner
As Phil Shin willed himself to ascend Heartbreak Hill, focusing on putting one foot in front of the other as he had for more than 20 miles, he could feel his body protest the nearly six miles left to reach October’s Boston Marathon finish line.
Aflac Chief Digital Information Officer Rich Gilbert Named a 2021 CIO of the Year® ORBIE Award Winner
Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., announced that Chief Digital Information Officer Rich Gilbert was recognized as a 2021 CIO of the Year® honoree by GeorgiaCIO.
KeyBank Foundation Invests $25,000 to Help Food Bank of Central New York Fight Hunger
The KeyBank Foundation is making a $25,000 grant to the Food Bank of Central New York. This investment is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan, which helps communities reach social, economic and racial equity
EU Due Diligence Update: Deforestation Enters Regulatory Crosshairs
Inevitably, perhaps, the outcome of November’s COP26 summit has polarized public opinion.
How Access and Mentorship Can Open Doors in the Black Community
I still remember standing at the bus stop at 5:15 a.m., waiting for the empty school bus to pull up in my neighborhood.
Essity and McDonald's Are Closing the Loop for Paper Cups in Germany
Hygiene and health company Essity and McDonald’s are writing circular history with a recycling project that turns used paper cups into a new resource. Starting in 2020, the project consisting of a team from Essity, logistics partner HAVI, and McDonald’s Deutschland LLC, has piloted different opportunities to give paper cup waste a new life.
A Brief History of MAC's Iconic Viva Glam Campaign
Way back in 1994, beauty goliath MAC Cosmetics had an idea to team up with breakout names to release a yearly capsule collection of lipsticks and glosses. The campaign, called Viva Glam, would fund and raise awareness for HIV/AIDS programs.
How MIND Research Institute Uses Collaboration Tools Like Webex for Hybrid Work
We recently connected with one of our nonprofit grantees, MIND Research Institute, to learn more about how they are using Cisco technology to embrace hybrid work.

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