World Wildlife Fund Launches Free Educational Resource for Teachers and Parents

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) connects educators and parents with the materials they need to help kids explore and understand the natural world around them with a new educational resource, Wild Classroom. Now available for free download, Wild Classroom is a growing library of species-focused toolkits that can be used to enhance children’s learning inside or outside of a traditional learning environment.

Carnival Corporation's Holland America Line Makes $25,000 Donation to Seattle Children’s Hospital as Part of K’s for Kids With the Seattle Mariners

Holland America Line Vice President, Public Relations, Sally Andrews presented a check for $25,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Seattle Mariners’ home game at Safeco Field. The company made the donation as part of its partnership with the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team and the K’s for Kids program that debuted during the 2014 baseball season.

FCA US “Women of Color” Gain Recognition at Annual STEM Event

FCA US LLC technical business leaders received honors for their career achievements at the annual Women of Color STEM Conference held October 5-7 in Detroit.

National Business Group on Health Honors Aramark With Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® Award

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of 425 large U.S. employers, has honored Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) for having one of the best workforce health and well-being programs in the nation.

Intelligent IoT Powers Purdue’s Digital Agriculture Initiative for Food Security Worldwide

With the global population estimated to top 9 billion people by 2050, researchers estimate agricultural output must double to meet the impending demands. A comprehensive, coordinated effort to address this challenge was recently announced by an Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) national commission, which included three Purdue University leaders. The commission also highlighted the importance of establishing various transdisciplinary efforts, such as the one being forged between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Purdue University, home to one of the world’s leading Colleges of Agriculture.

City of Hope and Voya Financial Chairman, CEO Rod Martin Raise over 775K to Support Cancer Research and Treatment Efforts

City of Hope’s National Life Insurance Council (NLIC) honored Rodney O. Martin, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Voya Financial, at its inaugural Spirit of Life® Gala in September. The group raised $775,600, which will support cancer research and treatment efforts at City of Hope, the world-renowned medical, scientific research and treatment center.

Finalists Named for Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes Program, Public Asked to Vote

Channel 2 WSB-TV and The Trust for Public Land are recognizing volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing shared outdoor spaces. Finalists for Atlanta’s 2017 Cox Conserves Heroes program were announced today, and the public is being asked to vote for the winner now through Oct. 30. To vote, visit wsbtv.com/coxconservesheroes. A total of $20,000 will be donated to local environmental nonprofits on behalf of the three finalists.

A Wonderful Surprise Happened at a Wendy’s Restaurant

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NBC’s Today show is spotlighting three women diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatments as part of its Pink Power Series. Dahlia Clarke-Hanshaw, a general manager at a Wendy's restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, was nominated and chosen to be featured on #PinkPowerTODAY for her positive attitude, courage and persistence during this time.

JetBlue Honors National Disability Awareness Month

In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month his October, JetBlue will continue to highlight its commitment to building and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity. JetBlue values diverse perspectives, and is committed to promoting disability awareness not only in October but all year through many nonprofit partnerships.

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Hosts Recycler Roundtable

On Wednesday, October 11, the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) will host a first-of-its-kind recycler roundtable in Chicago as part of the Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference. The half day workshop will provide recyclers with the opportunity to learn about healthcare plastics, including resin types, forms, potential volumes and end markets.