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National Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
DATA Communications Management Corp. and Atlantic Packaging Products Highlight Reforestation Efforts
Article content BRAMPTON, Ontario — DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSX: DCM; OTCQX: DCMDF) ('DCM' or the 'Company'), a leading Canadian provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and workflow, is excited to announce that its client, Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. ('Atlantic Packaging'), has hit a significant milestone through its participation in the PrintReleaf program: over 50,000 trees planted at reforestation projects around the world. Article content The PrintReleaf initiative is a crucial pillar of DCM's sustainability strategy aimed at mitigating its environmental impact. PrintReleaf offers a software platform that measures paper consumption, calculates how many trees were harvested to produce that paper and replants the exact number of trees at global reforestation projects. Article content Since Atlantic Packaging Products joined the program in March 2022, DCM has planted 55,936 trees 1 on their behalf at sites throughout Northern California, British Columbia (Cariboo and Redstone), Romania, Mexico, France (Torce), Dominican Republic, and Madagascar. Article content 'Our partnership with DCM demonstrates Atlantic Packaging Group of Companies' values and commitments to environmental leadership and collaborative innovation,' said Larissa Fritzen, Plant Manager, Atlantic Packaging Products' Retail Packaging & Display Division, Ontario. 'As a corrugated packaging leader, we are redefining packaging solutions to meet industry demands and contribute to the best sustainable practices. The PrintReleaf initiative, an important part of our ESG strategy, helps reduce environmental impact and preserve resources for future generations.' Article content 'We believe it's our responsibility to operate more sustainably and we recognize that we're a major part of our clients' supply chains which is why we're happy to make this program available to them,' said Richard Kellam, President & CEO of DCM. 'Congratulations to Atlantic Packaging on having made such a significant impact on global reforestation. We can't wait to see more companies hit this impressive milestone.' Article content 1 Article content Article content February 2025. Article content About DATA Communications Management Corp. Article content DCM is a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and operations workflow. DCM serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations and leading government agencies. Our core strength lies in delivering individualized services to our clients that simplify their communications, including customized printing, highly personalized marketing communications, campaign management, digital signage, and digital asset management. From omnichannel marketing campaigns to large-scale print and digital workflows, our goal is to make complex tasks surprisingly simple, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best. Article content About Atlantic Packaging Products Article content Atlantic Packaging Products, a North American leader in innovative and sustainable packaging, offers solutions ranging from corrugated and decorative packaging to recycling services and paper bags. With headquarters in Canada and divisions in the United States, the Atlantic Packaging group of companies is committed to consistently meeting customers' expectations through collaboration, innovation, and lasting partnerships. Article content Additional information relating to Atlantic Packaging Products is available on Article content Additional information relating to DATA Communications Management Corp. is available on and in the disclosure documents filed by DATA Communications Management Corp. on SEDAR+ at Article content Certain statements in this press release constitute 'forward-looking' statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, objectives or achievements of DCM, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, objectives or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as 'may,' 'would,' 'could,' 'will,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'believe,' 'intend,' 'plan,' and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect DCM's current views regarding future events and operating performance, are based on information currently available to DCM, and speak only as of the date of this press release. Article content These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. They should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such performance or results will be achieved. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance, objectives or achievements of DCM to be materially different from any future results, performance, objectives or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution readers of this press release not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements since a number of factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions, or events to differ materially from the targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed in these forward-looking statements. Data on the number of trees planted cited in this press release was provided by PrintReleaf. Although DCM believes this data is reliable, DCM has not independently verified the data or the underlying assumptions and cannot guarantee the accuracy or assumptions. The terms 'ESG' and 'sustainability' and similar terms, taxonomies, methodologies, criteria and standards are evolving in terms of both meaning and scope. DCM's use of such terms may vary over time to reflect this evolution. Any use of such terms in this press release are intended as references to DCM's internally defined criteria and not to any jurisdiction-specific regulatory definitions or voluntary standard that may exist. Article content Additional factors are discussed elsewhere in this press release and under the headings 'Liquidity and capital resources' and 'Risks and Uncertainties' in DCM's Management Discussion and Analysis and in DCM's other publicly available disclosure documents, as filed by DCM on SEDAR+. Article content Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Unless required by applicable securities law, DCM does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For further information, contact Article content Mr. Richard Kellam President and Chief Executive Officer DATA Communications Management Corp. Tel: (905) 791-3151 Article content Mr. James E. Lorimer Chief Financial Officer DATA Communications Management Corp. Tel: (905) 791-3151 ir@ Ms. Tatiana Pogrebinskaya Senior PR and Marketing Communications Manager Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. Tel: (437) 214-2030 tatiana_pogrebinskaya@ Article content
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
In Charlotte, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushes for plastic alternatives to prevent food contamination
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was in Charlotte Wednesday to speak on the issue of plastic contamination in our country's food system. Kennedy is looking at a number of environmental and food-based systems where he said Americans, and especially children, come in contact with chemicals he said could be contributing the rise in chronic disease across the country. 'It won't be easy to change an entire system that's poisoning America,' he said. 'I don't want to drag industry kicking and screaming. I want to ask for an alliance.' At a conference of packaging, food industry and plastic science professionals in Steele Creek, RFK called for innovative solutions to our reliance on plastic packaging, which he said is hurting our health and environment. 'Microplastics and chemicals from food production and assembly lines and packaging don't only end up in our food, they end up in our soil, our water, our oceans,' he said. 'And from there they re-enter the food supply.' Research into microplastics, tiny plastic fragments usually from broken-down material, is still in its early stages, but scientists have found evidence those plastic fragments can bioaccumulate in the environment and even in human tissue. Studies have linked microplastics to poor health outcomes like heart disease and decreased fertility. At the same time, plastic is ubiquitous in our daily lives and especially in food production and packaging to keep food fresh, prevent leaks and provide light-weight, air-tight storage. Kennedy said his administration will work to incentivize alternatives, but industry leaders need to take initiative when it comes to finding solutions. Wes Carter, the president of Atlantic Packaging, said his company specializes in finding those sustainable answers. The company, which hosted Kennedy's roundtable, works with a lot of paper and fiber-based packaging. But when it comes to food packaging, he said biodegradable or recyclable alternatives to plastic require more creativity. 'We're also innovating a lot of new alternative materials in things like plastic made from seaweed or mycelium or food waste,' he said. Meanwhile, groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center, which has been involved in numerous cases advocating for stricter regulation around forever chemicals and plastic pollution, are skeptical that Kennedy's strategies will do enough to address the contamination he's concerned about. Mary McLean Asbill, the director of the SELC's North Carolina office, pointed to recent statements from the Trump Administration's EPA director, Lee Zeldin, in which he promises to roll back federal protections for streams, rivers and wetlands and restrictions on air pollution, particularly for fossil fuel-fired power plants. 'I would have hope if I didn't read the newspaper every day and see all the tweets and hear all the speeches and read the executive orders that are completely in contrast to what RFK Jr. has said,' she said. Asbill said RFK, Jr. and the EPA could work to maintain and enforce strict pollution standards in through the Clean Air and Water Acts and encourage state regulators to do the same. 'I'd like to see more stringent regulations and protections coming out of EPA, and then also from all of our state governments in North Carolina, our state agency has tried time and time again to regulate forever chemicals, and the boards and commissions set up by our extremely anti-regulatory legislature have slow rolled those rules from coming out,' she said. (VIDEO: NC Supreme Court sides with RFK Jr., orders ballots reprinted without name)
Forbes
21-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Employers Giving Workplaces Greater Exposure To Nature
At Atlantic Packaging, natural amenities and design are linked to a healthy workforce as well as a ... More number of health benefits which in turn, can impact performance. In preparing the 2024 edition of The Canopy Report, the Arbor Day Foundation's wide-ranging study into how America relates to trees, the foundation sought to determine the value Americans place on trees. The result wasn't surprising. The report found 88% of people routinely take part in activities proximate to trees and green spaces, and those who participate on a daily basis report being happier and scoring higher in mental and physical health scores than those who spend less time engaging with nature. Some 77% of people reported wishing their neighborhoods had a greater number of trees and more green spaces, and half said they are forced to drive to the closest green space. In the face of climate change, almost half of Americans feel they should be part of a green group or movement to feel like they're making a difference. Some 90% said trees and green spaces contribute to their mental well-being. Most significant impacts on well-being: Decreased stress, improved mood and ability to clear one's mind. The Canopy Report 2024 also found Millennials and Generation Z place an especially high value on nature, as the generations with highest engagement with green spaces. It appears after trying every kind of amenity from free beer to billiards and ping-pong tables in a post-Covid campaign to lure employees back to the office, employers are catching on to the lessons of The Canopy Report. They are increasingly hip to the fact wage earners desire workplaces with stronger connections to nature. That's totally in keeping with the growth of the U.S. corporate wellness market, which was valued at $11.3 billion in 2023, and is anticipated to touch $16.2 billion by 2029, having grown at an expected 6.2% compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2029. As we approach tomorrow's Earth Day celebrations, here's a timely look at how some employers are incorporating nature into design in an effort to please their staffs. Healthy planet Looking to advance the health and well-being of its 2,000 employees, Wilmington, N.C. Atlantic Packaging, with more than 12 locations across the country, recently unveiled a program called Healthy People, Healthy Planet. The company is adding nature into the workplace in a number of ways: Incorporating green spaces with native plants where employees can decompress; working toward a Xeriscape certification based on outdoor landscaping with drought-resistant native plants; bringing in beehives to stress the importance of pollinators; and incorporating murals that depict nature, particularly at company warehouses and other locations lacking natural light. Meanwhile, the under-construction new corporate headquarters of leading fresh pet food provider Fresh Pet in Bedminster, N.J. will feature plantings of native vegetation and mature trees. The structure itself will minimize fixed barriers to ensure improved air flow and greater penetration of natural light into the building's interiors. In its new headquarters, the company will also pursue WELL Standard building certification. The performance-based system gauges, certifies and monitors features of the built environment with the potential to affect human health and well-being. The recently completed One Flagler, a 25-story Class A West Palm Beach office building, will incorporate a number of features that amplify the impacts of nature. A high-performance façade and insulated glazing units help trim energy consumption while helping pull natural light into interiors. A living green wall improves the look and aids the biodiversity of the parking garage. A newly created 1.25-acre park at water's edge extends a campus greenbelt. And select levels will offer terraces, such as a 19,000-square-foot terrace and green space on the 8th floor. Overlooking the lush landscape of Palm Beach Island, the inviting setting has been designed to offer employees a place for mid-day meditations, open-air workouts, team meals and special events.
