New Avenues in Biomedical Waste Management Developed

One of the latest advancements is Triumvirate Environmental’s process at its Jeannette, Pennsylvania facility. According to Jacqueline Ignacio, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, MilliporeSigma, the company’s procedure is a combination of a fully permitted and approved processing – known as sterilize and shred – with plastic lumber manufacturing.

“Other companies have started to address the biomedical waste from hospitals and medical clinics with front-end processes similar to sterilize and shred,” Ignacio said. “While these systems aren’t as robust and are more portable for smaller labs and clinics, they aren’t effective for the larger volumes produced in the biopharma manufacturing industry.”

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Hallmark Donates Baby Clothes to Families in Need

In the fast-moving retail business, trends and seasons change quickly. For the Hallmark Baby business, that means clearing out excess baby and toddler clothes in order to keep the product assortment fresh for consumers.

Nuveen President Jose Minaya on Sustainability in APAC

On December 5, Bloomberg kicked off New York’s first-ever Sustainable Finance Week, with the goal of helping investors realize returns while investing in sustainable practices.

Celebrating Women's Voices in the Brands Taking Stands Movement

"People want their voice heard and valued, and they want a choice in how they decide to be engaged." Blackbaud's Rachel Hutchisson talks women in leadership with CR Magazine.

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Offering 1,500 Free Trees to Customers Through Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees Program

Oklahoma Gas & Electric is providing 1,500 free trees to customers in its service area through Energy-Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program that helps conserve energy and reduce energy bills through strategic tree planting.

Sodexo Partners With Firehouse Subs® to Bring More Food Choices to College Campuses

Sodexo and Firehouse Subs have partnered to bring the Firehouse Subs’ signature steamed subs with a side of saving lives to college students around the U.S. In 2018, Firehouse Subs donated a portion of each sale up to $1 million to the non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, which provides lifesaving equipment to first responders.

The Co-op Give Card Campaign | LBG Canada Company Spotlight

Between 2013 and 2017, Co-op contributed over $1 million to the Canadian Red Cross to help with Western Canadian relief efforts. In 2018, Co-op renewed this partnership with an agreement to donate up to $1.5 million over five years to support disaster preparedness in Western Canada.

Corona Becomes First Global Beer Brand to Use Plastic-Free Six Pack Rings

One company is making huge strides by not only introducing a plastic-free carrier, but incorporating its own byproduct waste in the process.