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AVAILABLE IN AMERICAN CONVENIENCE STORES

The Four’N Twenty Traveller, filled with rich gravy and 100% Australian beef, gained traction in the US after the brand struck a partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, including brand ambassador Ben Simmons. The pie is regularly sold at 76ers games, tying in with Four’N Twenty’s position as the original fan food. With more than 14g of protein, no artificial flavors and a distinctly Australian taste, the Four’N Twenty Traveller will offer a great new snacking option for Americans. “Patties Foods is thrilled to partner with an industry leader in Rutter’s and continue to bring the great Australian taste to Pennsylvanians,” said Anthony Kwenin, Patties Foods Sales Manager for North America. FOR THE FIRST TIME, FOUR’N TWENTY PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT AMERICAN CONVENIENCE STORES, FOLLOWING A PARTNERSHIP WITH RUTTER’S.

INDOOR PLANTS TO CLEAN INDOOR AIR

MUCH RESEARCH ON PLANTS THAT CLEAN THE AIR HAS BEEN DONE BY NASA SCIENTISTS RESEARCHING WAYS TO CREATE SUITABLE SPACE STATION HABITATS.

All indoors plants (flowering or not) are able to purify indoor air to some degree although were found to remove 90% of chemicals in the air in only twenty-four hours! The three main household toxins of concern are: • benzene • formaldahyde • trichloroethylene These carcinogenic chemicals are used in the manufacturing of synthetic substances and materials and are released from new materials for some time. This means these types of houseplants may just decrease your risk of cancers, asthma, allergies, auto-immune disorders and other diseases that are associated with some of these chemicals. The list below includes some of the common household plants you can buy. Choose one 20-30cm potted plant per 10 sqm of your home for the most effective air purification. Common Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air The following list of beneficial types of houseplants should get you started in finding the right plants for your home.

ALOE VERA Removes formaldahyde. ARECA PALM One of the better performers in purifying the air. RUBBER PLANT Clean the air by emitting high oxygen content. BAMBOO PALM OR REED PALM Acts as a natural humidifier. DWARF/PYGMY DATE PALM Removes xylene from the air. FICUS ALII Overall air purifier. GERBERA DAISY Fantastic at removing benzene and absorbs carbon dioxide and gives off oxygen overnight. KIMBERLY QUEEN FERN Cleans formaldehyde, toluene and xylene out of your home. LADY PALM Good overall air purifier, removing most air pollutants. PHILODENDRON Among the best plants for removing formaldahyde. WEEPING FIG OR FICUS TREE Known to remove common airborn toxins and increase oxygen levels.

For a more comprehensive list of plants go to http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/types-ofhouseplants.html

NESTLE FAST TRACKS SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING COMMITMENT

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NESTLÉ RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third in the same period whilst working with others to advance the circular economy and endeavor to clean up plastic waste from oceans, lakes and rivers. Nestlé is has committed to sourcing up to 2 million metric tons of food-grade recycled plastics and allocating more than CHF 1.5 billion to pay a premium for these materials between now and 2025. Nestlé will seek operational efficiencies to keep this initiative earnings neutral. Packaging innovation, including new materials, refill systems and recycling solutions, is another key challenge on the path towards a waste-free future. In addition to its significant inhouse research through the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, the company will launch a CHF 250 million sustainable packaging venture fund to invest in start-up companies that focus on these areas. These two initiatives come in addition to Nestlé’s major ongoing efforts in research, sourcing and manufacturing to make its packaging recyclable or reusable and contribute to its goal to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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