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NYU Langone Health realiza con éxito el primer trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos del mundo

Éxito quirúrgico histórico a pesar de la inquietante amenaza derivada de la pandemia de COVID-19

NUEVA YORK, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Un equipo de cirugía de NYU Langone Health realizó un trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos a un residente de <span…

Éxito quirúrgico histórico a pesar de la inquietante amenaza derivada de la pandemia de COVID-19

NUEVA YORK, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Un equipo de cirugía de NYU Langone Health realizó un trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos a un residente de Nueva Jersey de 22 años, que sufrió quemaduras graves en un terrible accidente automovilístico. La cirugía incluyó el trasplante de ambas manos y de toda la cara de un solo donante. Este supuso el primer caso de trasplante combinado de su clase realizado con éxito en el mundo.

La cirugía, que comenzó la mañana del miércoles 12 de agosto, duró aproximadamente 23 horas, un tiempo total de cirugía más corto que el trasplante solo de cara más reciente de NYU Langone para Cameron Underwood, realizado en 2018. Un equipo de más de 140 profesionales de la salud, integrado por cirujanos, enfermeros y demás personal, estuvo una vez más bajo la dirección de Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, el profesor de Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva de Helen L. Kimmel, jefe del Departamento de Cirugía Plástica de Hansjörg Wyss en NYU Langone.

El receptor en este caso reciente es Joe DiMeo de Clark, NJ, que sufrió quemaduras de tercer grado en más del 80 por ciento de su cuerpo debido a un accidente automovilístico ocurrido en julio de 2018. A pesar de someterse aproximadamente a 20 cirugías reconstructivas, DiMeo tenía lesiones extensas —incluidas yemas de los dedos amputadas, cicatrices faciales graves y ausencia de labios o párpados— que afectaban a su visión y sus actividades diarias, y limitaban gravemente su capacidad para llevar una vida funcional e independiente.

«Joe fue un candidato ideal para este procedimiento; está extremadamente motivado y decidido a recuperar la independencia que perdió después de su accidente», dice Rodriguez. «Gracias al apoyo institucional que recibimos aquí en NYU Langone y a un equipo de primer nivel comprometido a brindar la mejor atención a nuestro paciente, hemos logrado un gran compromiso que demuestra que podemos seguir asumiendo nuevos desafíos y avanzando en el campo de los trasplantes.»

Un nuevo capítulo para un programa pionero

Este es el cuarto trasplante de cara realizado bajo la dirección de Rodriguez y el primer trasplante de manos bajo su dirección. Aunque se sabe que se han realizado otros dos intentos de trasplante de cara y manos simultáneamente, en cada caso hubo un desenlace adverso: Un paciente falleció finalmente por complicaciones infecciosas y otro precisó la extirpación de las manos después de que no prosperaran.

«Fundamentalmente, consideré que se trataba del mismo tipo de ejercicio quirúrgico que nuestros trasplantes de cara realizados con éxito anteriormente», dice Rodriguez. «No vi ninguna razón por la que no pudiéramos lograr este resultado para ayudar a mejorar la función y la calidad de vida de Joe.»

Al igual que en todas las operaciones de trasplante, los cirujanos intentaron completar el procedimiento lo antes posible para limitar el tiempo de isquemia o el tiempo durante el que el tejido donado no recibía suministro de sangre. La cirugía se orquestó con precisión para conectar los tejidos rápidamente y garantizar un resultado óptimo para el receptor y para los otros órganos vitales puestos a disposición por el donante.

Cómo superar la pandemia de COVID-19

Tan solo tres meses después de que DiMeo fuera incluido en la lista de donación de órganos de la Red Unificada de Donación de Órganos (UNOS) en octubre de 2019, se identificó el primer caso de coronavirus en Estados Unidos. En marzo, se interrumpieron las cirugías programadas en Nueva York. Los profesionales médicos de la ciudad de Nueva York, incluidos los miembros del equipo de trasplante de cara y manos de NYU Langone, fueron reasignados a trabajar en unidades de COVID-19 a medida que aumentaba el número de casos positivos.

A pesar de las necesidades adicionales durante este tiempo, el equipo quirúrgico principal siguió realizando de forma segura ensayos mensuales para garantizar una operación sin contratiempos cuando llegara el momento. DiMeo estuvo en la lista durante solo 10 meses antes de que se identificara a un donante; el tiempo total transcurrido desde que se produjeron los daños hasta el trasplante fue de 2 años.

Una aguja en un pajar

Debido a las múltiples transfusiones de sangre e injertos de piel vitales que DiMeo recibió después del accidente inicial, su sistema inmunitario estaba muy sensibilizado. Su panel reactivo de anticuerpos (PRA, por sus siglas en inglés), que revela el porcentaje de donantes que rechazaría el receptor, fue del 94 por ciento, lo que se traducía en que solo tenía un 6 por ciento de probabilidades de encontrar un donante compatible. Añadiendo otros factores, como la estructura ósea y un tono de piel adecuado, significaba que «encontrar el donante perfecto para Joe era como encontrar una aguja en un pajar», dice Rodriguez.

A nivel local, fue LiveOnNY, la organización de recuperación de órganos para el área metropolitana de Nueva York y miembro de UNOS, quien lideró los esfuerzos por encontrar un donante para DiMeo. Con el fin de aumentar el grupo de posibles donantes, NYU Langone amplió la búsqueda de donantes a las agencias de obtención de órganos en todo el país. La coincidencia exacta para DiMeo fue identificada finalmente por Gift of Life, el programa regional de donantes de órganos que presta servicios en el sur de Nueva Jersey, Pensilvania y Delaware. Luego de que Rodriguez viajara a Delaware para realizar una serie de evaluaciones, el cuerpo del donante fue trasladado a NYU Langone para la cirugía de trasplante.

«El Programa de Donantes Gift of Life se enorgullece de haber colaborado con un equipo tan distinguido de profesionales médicos en el primer trasplante de cara y bilateral de manos en la historia de los EE. UU. Felicitamos a nuestros colegas de NYU Langone Health por este hito médico pionero y estamos encantados de escuchar que el paciente está evolucionando tan bien», dice Richard D. Hasz, Jr., MFS, CPTC, vicepresidente de servicios clínicos, Programa de Donantes Gift of Life. «Este trasplante fue posible gracias a que una familia altruista dijo sí a esta donación única. La madre del donante sostiene que se siente orgullosa y reconfortada al saber que su hijo ha podido ayudar a otro joven, así como salvar y curar a otros a través de la donación de sus órganos y tejidos. Dice que su hijo será siempre su ángel. Gift of Life agradece la perdurable generosidad de la familia del donante y rinde homenaje al donante heroico. Fue un honor coordinar la donación en su nombre y aportar nuestro liderazgo nacional y experiencia en la obtención de órganos y la coordinación de estas donaciones excepcionales y complejas para ayudar a sanar y transformar la vida de un joven. Nuestros pensamientos están con la familia del donante y el receptor, para que encuentren la curación y esperanza que son posibles gracias a la donación».

En opinión de Helen Irving, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de LiveOnNY, «El Dr. Rodriguez y el equipo de trasplantes de NYU Langone siguen demostrando que la donación y el trasplante de órganos es un campo en constante expansión que continúa ayudando a las personas de maneras nuevas y emocionantes». «Es importante recordar que nada de esto sería posible sin la generosidad del donante del órgano, que decidió ofrecer el regalo de la vida. Este es un trabajo pionero que continuará salvando vidas a medida que más neoyorquinos se inscriban en el Registro Donate Life del Estado de Nueva York.»

Avances científicos y tecnológicos

En colaboración con Depuy Synthes y Materialise, gran parte de la planificación prequirúrgica y la propia cirugía se basaron en tecnología de vanguardia. El uso de la planificación quirúrgica computarizada 3D y de guías de corte específicas del paciente impresas en 3D garantizó la alineación perfecta de los huesos y que las placas y los tornillos implantables estuvieran en la mejor posición para fijar la cara y las manos injertadas a DiMeo. Las colaboraciones fueron una parte integral del éxito de la cirugía.

La cirugía de DiMeo fue la primera de este tipo que se realizó en el nuevo Pabellón Kimmel de NYU Langone, que fue inaugurado en junio de 2018. La tecnología de vanguardia y los quirófanos expansivos permitieron que seis equipos quirúrgicos altamente cualificados —uno para cada mano y otro para la cara tanto del donante como del receptor— operaran simultáneamente tanto en el quirófano del donante como en el del receptor.

«Practicamos la cirugía casi una docena de veces a lo largo de un año, y en los quirófanos teníamos equipos que garantizaban que todos siguieran los pasos exactamente para no saltarse un latido ni salirse de la secuencia. Al final, salió mejor de lo que esperaba», dice Rodriguez.

Los equipos siguieron un programa bien calibrado para trasplantar y reconstruir las manos y la cara del donante a DiMeo. Rodriguez y su equipo de 16 cirujanos (y un equipo de quirófano compuesto por otros 80 profesionales) realizaron el trasplante de:

ambas manos hasta la mitad del antebrazo, incluidos el radio y el cúbito, 3 nervios dominantes de la mano, 6 vasos que precisan conexiones vasculares y 21 tendones
la cara completa que incluye la frente, las cejas, ambas orejas, nariz, párpados, labios y segmentos subyacentes de cráneo, mejilla, nariz y barbilla

Desde entonces, Rodríguez le ha realizado a DiMeo varias intervenciones quirúrgicas de seguimiento menos extensas para optimizar sus resultados funcionales y estéticos.

Los avances en la monitorización del sistema inmunitario permitieron la coincidencia satisfactoria inicial, así como la ausencia de episodios de rechazo de DiMeo hasta la fecha. «Al igual que hicimos con nuestros receptores de trasplante de cara anteriores, utilizamos de nuevo nuestra pauta de inmunosupresión única para el trasplante de la cara y las manos de Joe», dice Bruce E. Gelb, MD, cirujano de trasplantes de NYU Langone. «Gracias a una estrecha vigilancia del sistema inmunitario, hemos podido evitar el rechazo precoz y adaptar con seguridad el tratamiento inmunodepresor de Joe específicamente para él.»

Además, Rodriguez colaboró con el centro avanzado de servicios de medios en 3-D de NYU, LaGuardia Studio, para crear sustituciones impresas en 3-D de la cara y las manos del donante con el fin de restaurar la integridad de la identidad del donante después de retirar los órganos. Tradicionalmente se había utilizado una alternativa de silicona moldeada pintada a mano. Hay pocas impresoras en el mundo iguales a la de LaGuardia, que imprime con 60.000 colores.

Un paciente decidido a recuperarse

Después de la cirugía, DiMeo pasó varias semanas en NYU Langone, primero en la unidad de cuidados intensivos y luego continuando su recuperación en la unidad de rehabilitación de Rusk para pacientes internados de NYU Langone. Fue dado de alta el 24 de noviembre para que permaneciera en un departamento cercano provisto por myFace, la organización asociada a NYU Langone que brinda a las personas con diferencias craneofaciales atención integral mediante el financiamiento de cuidados médicos, quirúrgicos y dentales, apoyo psicosocial, transporte y alojamiento. Desde allí, continuó con la rehabilitación ambulatoria, que incluía terapia física, ocupacional y del habla.

«Las necesidades de rehabilitación de Joe son mayores que las de cualquiera de nuestros pacientes anteriores de trasplante facial», dice Rodriguez. «Con el elemento adicional de la terapia manual, Joe ha realizado hasta cinco horas de rehabilitación por día, y constantemente hace esfuerzos para conseguir más. Está completamente enfocado en su objetivo de obtener una mayor independencia y libertad.»

Los protocolos de terapia manual de DiMeo fueron creados por fisioterapeutas y terapeutas ocupacionales en Rusk Rehabilitation de NYU Langone. «Debido a los injertos de piel que recibió después de su accidente inicial, Joe tenía necesidades muy específicas y diseñamos nuestro protocolo pensando en él», dice April D. O’Connell, OT/L, especialista clínico en rehabilitación de manos y extremidades superiores. «En definitiva, todo lo que hacemos con él persigue el objetivo de que vuelva a realizar las actividades cotidianas que disfrutaba antes, como comer y vestirse, levantar pesas y jugar al golf.»

DiMeo mantiene una actitud positiva y sigue centrado en recuperar los aspectos vitales que perdió tras su accidente de 2018. Está agradecido por lo que su donante y la familia de este han hecho por él durante un momento de gran dificultad también para ellos.

«Este es un regalo que se recibe una vez en la vida, y espero que la familia pueda tener algún consuelo sabiendo que parte del donante vive en mí», dice DiMeo. «Mis padres y yo estamos muy agradecidos de haber tenido esta segunda oportunidad. También estamos increíblemente agradecidos al Dr. Rodriguez y al equipo de terapeutas, enfermeros y cirujanos que me ayudaron a llegar donde estoy hoy.»

A aquellas personas que podrían estar sufriendo lesiones debilitantes similares, DiMeo les recomienda considerar el trasplante de cara o manos: «Si yo puedo hacerlo, tú también puedes».

Entrevistas y materiales multimedia disponibles

Se pueden solicitar entrevistas y materiales multimedia, como fotografías previas y posteriores, el paquete de B-Roll y un vídeo de visualización quirúrgica tridimensional.

Consultas de los medios:

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Teléfono: 646-754-7367
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Joe DiMeo received a face and double hand transplant on August 12, 2020. This progress photo was taken almost six months after the historic operation.

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Urge Chinese to eat less meat to ‘change the world’? Stop passing the buck

BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on meat consumption and environmental issues:

TIME magazine recently published an article titled «How China could change the…

BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on meat consumption and environmental issues:

TIME magazine recently published an article titled «How China could change the world by taking meat off the menu.»

It gives an overview of the development of plant-based meat in China. Seemingly objective, the author linked China’s meat consumption with global environmental issues between the lines, implying that China should and can put its weight behind the plant-based meat industry and cut meat consumption.

However, the author deliberately ignores an important fact: per capita consumption of meat in China is well below levels seen in Europe and America.

In light of eating habits and spending power, people in China don’t eat meat every day or every single meal, compared with European and American countries where meat consumption has a larger place in culture and tradition. OECD data shows that in 2014, the three countries with the highest per capita meat consumption were Australia (90.3kg), the United States (90.1kg), and Argentina (86.6kg), while the average consumption in the EU countries is 64.9kg. In light of these figures, China’s per capita meat consumption of 49.8kg ranks behind many Western countries.

In recent years, some Western media have tended to play up China’s meat consumption. TIME’s article is nothing new. In 2016, the Washington Post reported on the updated set of dietary guidelines released by the Chinese government, but its focus was on how the new recommendations had the potential to reduce China’s meat consumption, or at least slow its growth, which in turn it said would help put a substantial dent in global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, the Atlantic published a piece with the headline «China’s love for meat is threatening its green movement,» while in 2019, an article from the Economist stated that «The planet needs China to curb its appetite for meat.»

These articles sensationalized beliefs around the ideas that «China’s meat consumption is high» and «China could change the world by eating less meat.» They maintained that China should take a large portion of responsibility for environmental issues and accused China of being the «biggest environmental destroyer,» trying to pass the buck on how their own practices affect the environment.

China has always advocated and taken action in trying to solve environmental problems in different ways. For example, China has promoted frugality nationwide and launched campaigns to curb food waste, which effectively reduces energy consumption, including those related to meat. China’s total installed capacity for renewable energy currently accounts for 30% of the entire world’s volume and the proof of its afforestation efforts and making the country greener are for all to see. In 2019, China’s carbon emission intensity dropped by 48.1% compared with 2005 and achieved its 2020 emission reduction targets ahead of schedule. After the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement, China once again made a new emission reduction commitment. It can be said that China has tangible evidence of its contributions to addressing climate change.

Environmental issues should be taken seriously by all humanity, but paying more attention to the issue doesn’t mean asking any country to simply «eat less meat.» It’s better to unite and do one’s part, rather than shifting responsibility onto others. Saving the planet is not the responsibility of China alone. To change the world requires the joint efforts of the whole world.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all…

The face of the brand, Jasmine Sanders, (a.k.a Golden Barbie), returns for this striking ad campaign shot by acclaimed photographer James Macari. An influencer and industry ‘It’ girl, Jasmine perfectly embodies the essence and powerful femininity of the Illuminare Intensa woman.

Illuminare Intensa’s rich floral composition conveys confidence and sensuality that takes the fragrance to a new level. An assortment of spices and midnight orchid blend with warm pink pepper and juicy damson plum notes, creating an unexpected yet undeniably captivating aura around its wearer. Sensually radiant, this aroma features a heart full of petals bursting with a bold long-lasting scent, which is richly feminine and deliciously intense.

Givaudan Perfumer Christine Hassan states, «I wanted to create a rich, more intense version of the original scent, which was inspired by the beauty and resiliency of plum blossoms. This unique blend of notes is symbolic of a woman’s inner strength and ability to take on everyday challenges with radiance, confidence and passion.»

Fragrance Notes:

Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
Heart – orris, midnight orchid
Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Taking cues from the original illuminare silhouette and inspired by the glassworks of Murano, Italy, the bottle encapsulates the feminine curves and nuances of a woman. An asymmetrical organic shape is featured within the outer molded glass structure and the gold metalized cap sparks bright elegance against the deep plum hues. The carton compliments the bottle with organic waves of plum tones and a gold foil logo.

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD.

ABOUT VINCE CAMUTO
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Sexy, bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. The brand has successfully transcended its distinctive women’s collections and today offers a broad range of products including footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as fragrance and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty retailers across North America and select international regions, as well as, online and on vincecamuto.com.

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ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES, LTD.
Parlux LTD, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. It is ranked among the Top 100 Cosmetic and Fragrance companies globally and holds the licenses for notable fragrance brands including: Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Pierre Cardin, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sofia Vergara, and Jason Wu, among others. Parlux LTD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all women.

…

Fragrance Notes:

Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
Heart – orris, midnight orchid
Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD.

Follow Vince Camuto on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Global Plastic Recycling Market Report 2020

DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Plastic Recycling Market (2020-2025) by Application, Process, Material, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis» report…

The Global Plastic Recycling Market is estimated to be USD 42.3 Bn in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 60.7 Bn by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%.

Factors such as rising demand for plastics in various end-user industries and favorable government initiatives towards the reduction of plastic waste has strengthened the growth of this market. With the increasing awareness about global warming, plastic manufacturers are largely focusing on developing new recycling concepts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.

Conversely, the increasing use of virgin plastics and the lack of a proper plastic collection system has hampered the growth of this market. The lack of an established waste collection and sorting system for solid waste is posing a challenge for this market. Increasing demand for recycled PET and HDPE is creating an opportunity for the Plastic Recycling market due to its low costs.

Segments Covered

By Application, the Packaging segment is anticipated to account as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The packaging sector makes very high use of plastics in food and beverage packaging with the rise of RTE (ready to eat) and RTS (ready to serve) products. Moreover, there is an increased demand in the healthcare sectors, which has boosted the growth for this segment.

By Process, the Mechanical segment is anticipated to account as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The factors such as low prices, easy availability, and wide availability of the equipment for mechanical pressing are contributing to its growth.

By Material, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is anticipated to account as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. It is cost-efficient in terms of its recycling process, has high flexibility, which makes it suitable for use in various industries like packaging, textiles, films, to molded parts for automotive and electronics. Moreover, recycled PET and polyethylene is known for 70% of total post-consumer plastic recycling, which has also supported the segment’s growth.

By Geography, APAC is anticipated to lead the market. The factors attributed to the growth of the market are rapid industrialization and the importance of waste management in countries like China, Japan, and India. The use of plastics has also risen due to the rising automotive production, demand from the textile and the construction industry. Besides, there have been stringent laws to waste management, which have additionally contributed to the growth of the market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Growing Focus on Environmental Sustainability
Rise in Initiatives for Plastic Waste Management
The rise in the Demand for Plastics in Diverse Industry Practices
Favorable Government Support for Recycling Plastic

Restraints

Recycling Mixed Plastic Waste
Stringent Competition from Virgin Plastics
Difficulty in the Collection of Raw Materials

Opportunities

Increased Awareness about the Need for Recycling Technologies
Demand for Recycled PET and HDPE
Application of Recycled Plastics Across Consumer Goods
Increased Research Activities to Find an Effective Method of Recycling Plastic Waste
Availability of Improved Technologies for Plastic Waste Management

Challenges

Lack of an Established Waste Collection and Sorting System
Rising Need for Better Recycling Technologies

Trends

Advanced Plastic Recycling Technologies

Key Topics Covered:

1 Report Description
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Currency
1.4 Years Considered
1.5 Language
1.6 Key Shareholders

2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Process
2.2 Data Collection and Validation
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.4 Assumptions of the Study
2.5 Limitations of the Study

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Trends

5 Market Analysis
5.1 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.2 Impact of COVID-19
5.3 Ansoff Matrix Analysis

6 Global Plastic Recycling Market, By Application
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Packaging
6.3 Construction
6.4 Textile
6.5 Automotive
6.6 Others

7 Global Plastic Recycling Market, By Process
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanical Recycling
7.3 Chemical Recycling

8 Global Plastic Recycling Market, By Material
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
8.3 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
8.4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
8.5 Polypropylene (PP)
8.6 Others

9 Global Plastic Recycling Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 South America
9.3.1 Brazil
9.3.2 Argentina
9.4 Europe
9.4.1 UK
9.4.2 France
9.4.3 Germany
9.4.4 Italy
9.4.5 Rest of Europe
9.5 Asia-Pacific
9.5.1 China
9.5.2 Japan
9.5.3 India
9.5.4 Australia
9.5.5 Rest of APAC
9.6 The Middle East and Africa

10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 IGR Competitive Quadrant
10.2 Market Share Analysis
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.3.2 Agreements, Collaborations, & Partnerships
10.3.3 New Product Launches & Enhancements
10.3.4 Investments & Fundings

11 Company Profiles
11.1 CarbonLITE Industries
11.2 Seraphim Plastics
11.3 MBA Polymers Inc.
11.4 Kuusakoski Group Oy
11.5 Envision Plastics
11.6 Custom Polymers, Inc.
11.7 Plastic Recycling Inc.
11.8 UltrePET, LLC
11.9 KW Plastics, Inc.
11.10 Green-O-Tech India
11.11 Miller Waste Mills
11.12 Recyclex S.A.
11.13 Boer Group
11.14 B&B Plastics
11.15 Green Line Polymers
11.16 Clear Path Recycling

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GreedyRates Canadian Spending Report Reveals Large Household Debt Amidst Spiraling Living Costs

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Greedyrates, a leading personal finance site, has released a report examining the past decade of Canadian spending habits. The report found that Canadians are feeling overwhelmed as burgeoning debt looms over the population and the rising costs of housing, childcare, food, and travel is heavily contributing to Canadian normalization of a dependence on debt.

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The white paper study was conducted by GreedyRates in late 2020 with research accumulated from a variety of sources, including official government statistics, surveys, and independent media analysis. The survey highlighted that Canadians are struggling with unprecedented economic uncertainty as they try to cope with a constantly changing financial landscape. Many are struggling with increasingly expensive necessary expenditures while also often tempted by everyday indulgences like eating out at restaurants and international travel. The report found that the measure of household debt to disposable income now stands at 155%.

As basic living costs continue to rise, Canadians are increasingly forced to choose between servicing their debt and adding to their savings, or covering the cost of necessities such as housing and education – the cost of childcare alone rose as much as 20% in some Canadian cities in only three years. With a record-setting amount of household debt, the report found that many Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck – a reality primarily due to childcare expenses becoming increasingly burdensome, the weakening Canadian dollar, and the rising food costs of meat, fruits, and vegetables.

While COVID-19 pandemic is set to overturn existing trends, such as high housing costs, other trends will be significantly exacerbated by the economic ramifications of the pandemic. While some Canadians have been able to use the pandemic to reduce spending and chip away at personal debt—thanks, in part, to significant government aid and loan deferral programs—others may soon find themselves more strapped than ever, and possibly out of options.

«Personal finance advice and analysis is a critical factor to helping Canadians navigate their debt and financial challenges,» said Danit Ianovici, Head Editor of GreedyRates. «COVID-19 has inevitably exacerbated the financial situation of many, and it is crucial that people are equipped with the knowledge they need to get out of debt and better prepared for the year ahead.»

Other findings of the report include:

A third of Canadian households rent rather than own their homes.
Almost half of Canadians reported that cutting back on spending is a priority.
More than 60% intend to eat less often in restaurants.
29% have expressed concerns with having children due to costs.

The full report can be downloaded from the GreedyRates website here.

About GreedyRates

GreedyRates is a personal finance publisher that delivers expert information to empower consumers in all areas of their financial lives. We aim to inform and educate Canadians across a variety of topics from personal budgets and investment portfolios to mortgage rates and credit card benefits. Our vision is to be the leading source for financial guidance in Canada.

In addition to guides and reviews on products and services, greedyrates.ca can be trusted to consult relevant experts, track key trends, and offer fair and reasoned perspectives needed to make the right financial decisions at every stage of life. Our content helps people make smarter, more informed decisions about their money and ensure they utilize the best tools to build a more secure financial future.

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OnlineGambling.com Calculates 4.2 Billion Gallons of Water Needed to Produce the Avocados Consumed During the Big Game on Sunday

SWATAR, Malta, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With stadiums closed, fans are forced to celebrate the biggest football game of the year from the comfort of their home. Not only is it the biggest sport event in America; it also breaks records for another reason – avocado consumption! Ahead of event day, every 6 minutes a truck of avocados leaves Mexico bound for the USA. <a target="_blank"…

Avocados: The «Green Gold» Market

A staggering 70 million avocados will be eaten on gameday, accounting for 7% of the annual avocado consumption.

The Transparency Market Research has predicted that the global avocado market will be valued at $21.5 bn by 2026, increasing by 5.9% each year. On Instagram, hashtags of «avocado toast» and «guacamole» have been used 1.7 million and 2.5 million times! Reports of ‘Avocado Hand‘ have steadily risen over time, spiking every year on gameday!

Growing Avocados and Water for Gameday:

An avocado requires 60 gallons of water (272 litres) to produce. This means that on gameday a monumental 4.2 billion gallons (19.04 billion litres) of water is needed to grow the avocados consumed.

How this compares to everyday activities

Showers: 4.2 billion gallons of water is equivalent to a shower lasting 3620 years
Laundry: 70 million avocados use the same water as 1 billion loads
Coffee: equivalent to 152 billion cups of coffee, that is a daily coffee for every American for a year!

Furthermore, 4.2 billion gallons is enough water to fill 698 sea-worlds or 7,616 Olympic swimming pools.

Impact to Environment and Society

The environmental impact of the »green gold» is well documented. With 95% of avocados consumed in USA produced in Mexico, especially the Michoacán state where intensive production has caused environmental impact as «water is exported within the fruit and is lost to the local ecosystem where the fruit was grown.«

The Sustainable Food Trust also warns »with global temperatures rising and water becoming scarce, this has serious impacts on local communities who do not have access to drinking water.»

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Mastercard and Oracle Team Up to Speed Social and Economic Assistance

AUSTIN, Texas and PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As the need for economic relief and assistance continues to grow around the world, so do the complexities and challenges in meeting those needs. Mastercard and Oracle hope to change that through the launch of an automated, end-to-end solution to help governments, non-profits and financial services firms streamline the delivery of economic assistance around the world.

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The new integrated Oracle and Mastercard solution automates the process of helping those in need – from determining program eligibility to the accurate and timely distribution of funds, in turn removing inefficiencies, reducing operational costs, and enhancing fraud prevention.

The Mastercard and Oracle solution offers several key features that meet the disbursement needs of many financial assistance programs:

Eligibility Determination: Sophisticated rules-driven eligibility determination and payment calculations capabilities are established by Oracle Service.
Eligibility Verification: Interactive wizards, secure digital uploads and video conferencing allow constituents to confirm the documentation and steps required to verify eligibility, and to prove that they meet requirements in the absence of in-person interactions amid the pandemic.
Application Process: A digital, rules-driven application process for benefit programs is accessible anywhere, anytime.
Online Access: Online and mobile self-service portals deliver highly personalized and automated advice.
Funds Access: Providing choice, flexibility and convenience, recipients can select their preferred payment method, whether through virtual or physical prepaid cards or to their debit cards via Mastercard Send, which facilitates near real-time* push to card payments backed by the network security of Mastercard’s debit technologies.

In 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the Angeleno Card Program in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to provide direct financial assistance to families hit hardest by the pandemic. The City worked with Mastercard and Oracle on a solution to streamline the verification and eligibility of people applying for support, and in three months, the program distributed more than 35,000 cards to households across Los Angeles, serving more than 100,000 people with over $36 million in direct financial assistance. Following the success of the initial pilot, Mastercard and Oracle are now working to replicate the solution in other cities across the United States and around the world.

«We empathize with the complex challenges faced by governments mobilizing to deliver relief in a timely fashion,» said Rob Tarkoff, executive vice president, Oracle Advertising and Customer Experience. «By joining forces with Mastercard, we are bringing together decades of public sector expertise, Oracle’s powerful, automated self-service, eligibility and case management capabilities and Mastercard’s innovations in digital payments. The result is that it is now easier than ever for governments to prioritize scarce funds and bring immediate assistance to those who need it most.»

«The pandemic has underscored the need for governments and organizations to streamline and digitize the disbursement process to ensure that qualifying residents receive relief payments quickly and securely,» said Miguel Gamino, executive vice president, Enterprise Partnerships and Head of Global Cities at Mastercard. «By pairing our secure and innovative solutions with Oracle, we can enable economic assistance programs at scale and deliver payment solutions that are both cost-effective and fast, in turn supporting those in need.»

*Actual posting times for approved transactions will depend on the receiving financial institution.

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Oracle offers suites of integrated applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

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Spruce Power Expands Business Model to Offer Energy Storage, EV Chargers to its 80,000 Customers

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Spruce Power, a Power-as-a-Service™ company with roots in both energy efficiency and residential solar energy, announced it now offers integrated smart energy systems, enabling customers to optimize and secure their existing solar-powered homes by adding battery storage and smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers. As the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation residential solar assets in the U.S., <a…

One of the first residential power companies to offer customers the ability to add home batteries as a retrofit to existing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, the company formerly known as Spruce Finance has also unveiled its new company name, Spruce Power. The name change reflects its broader commitment to helping homeowners securely supply, store and manage their home’s energy, while providing investors with access to the expanding residential renewable energy asset class.

«Spruce Power is extending our business model and product offerings to deliver comprehensive energy solutions to our large customer base,» said Christian Fong, CEO of Spruce Power. «The future of power is distributed, clean and smart. As early adopters of solar, our customer base is eager to add complementary technologies that make their homes more resilient and equipped for an electrified future.»

As part of this transition, Spruce Power has launched a new website at www.sprucepower.com. The updated website not only connects users to the company’s servicing arm, Energy Service Experts (ESE), but also creates a new channel for homeowners to access next-generation product offerings. As a leader in home power systems, Spruce is continually evaluating partnerships to bring advanced distributed energy resource technologies to market.

«We are uniquely positioned to support homeowners who want to maximize their clean energy impact with home energy management systems,» said Fong. «Spruce manages a network of more than 100 maintenance and installation partners in 16 of the leading states where rooftop solar systems have been deployed. This infrastructure provides our customers with local support services ranging from performance analysis to solar maintenance, and battery sizing to back-up power installation.»

The expansion of Spruce’s business model aligns with the needs of the changing residential renewable energy market. Spruce pivoted from loan origination to asset ownership and created ESE for asset management and maintenance in 2017 after restructuring and receiving an investment from HPS Investment Partners. This announcement follows a series of large portfolio acquisitions and capital raisings, with Spruce most recently acquiring two portfolios totaling more than 10,000 solar PV systems.

About Spruce Power
Spruce Power is the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation residential solar assets in North America. Through our subsidiary, Energy Service Experts, we offer a comprehensive, end-to-end servicing solution for our customers with more than 80,000 PV systems and upwards of 330 MW of installed capacity. Headquartered in Houston with executive offices in San Francisco and Boulder, Spruce manages or is actively acquiring operating residential and commercial and industrial solar assets and power purchase agreements in North America. For additional information, visit www.sprucepower.com.

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Mosaic Surpasses $4 Billion in Loan Funding for Residential Solar and Home Improvement Financing

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mosaic, the leading financing platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvement projects, today announced it has surpassed $4 billion in loans funded through the company’s platform. Mosaic continues to accelerate its position in…

The company has now added new features to its PowerSwitch ZERO solar financing offering — no payments for 18 months and a 25-year loan term.** The product also has the choice of a 12-month, zero-payment promotional period, and 10-, 15- or 20-year installment terms with no prepayment penalty.

«No payments for 18 months and a lower monthly payment will make it even easier for homeowners to convert to clean energy,» said Billy Parish, founder and CEO of Mosaic. «Mosaic was the first to create 20-year and 25-year solar loans, the first to create battery-only and solar roofing loan products. We were the first to offer a no-payment solar loan option, and this is the next generation of our ongoing innovation. We will continue to anticipate market needs and design new solutions for our partners that enable them to be agile and remain competitive.»

«Last year was an unusual time, but solar loans have proven to be a strong asset through this credit cycle, COVID and the economic challenges the market faced in 2020,» said Patrick Moore, president and COO of Mosaic. «We closed asset-backed securitizations of $222 million and $280 million in 2020, both of which were multiple times oversubscribed. We now have multiple years of historical data, and the financial markets recognize Mosaic’s consistent performance and disciplined approach to delivering long-term value. This has strengthened our relationship with capital markets and reduced our cost of capital, which allows Mosaic to pass along lower rates to homeowners.»

In addition to a strong 2020, Mosaic also added to its leadership team last month. Tamiko Kikuchi joins as Vice President of Product, and John King is the new Vice President and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development.

Kikuchi has more than 10 years of experience driving business and revenue growth through product strategy, process improvement and team leadership. Previously, she served as vice president of product and implementation at Renovate America, where she oversaw the company’s entire software product portfolio and company-wide product management organization.

King held leadership roles in the areas of finance and investment banking for more than 15 years before joining the solar industry. Most recently, he co-led capital markets as Senior Vice President at LoanPal. Prior to that, he oversaw capital markets and Treasury at Sunnova.

«We’re excited to start a new year with the industry’s most flexible finance offerings, new products for our partners and their customers and key additions to our leadership team,» said Parish. «We expect more families to invest in energy-efficient upgrades for their homes in 2021, and Mosaic will continue to lead the market in making that possible.»

About Mosaic
Mosaic makes financing solar, solar plus energy storage systems and other home improvements accessible and affordable for homeowners by providing the simplest borrower experience in the industry. Customers are referred by approved solar installers and home improvement contractors and can qualify instantly for no money down loans with fixed interest rates and multiple term options. For our network of hundreds of solar installers and home improvement contractors, Mosaic provides a streamlined financing platform to drive sales growth. Since 2012, Mosaic has helped more than 125,000 households go solar with its financing products. For more information, visit: www.joinmosaic.com.

All PowerSwitch Zero Loans and Home Improvement Loans through the Mosaic platform are made by WebBank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

* No payments for 12 or 18 months – interest will be charged from the start of loan if the principal balance is not paid in full within the deferred interest period.

** 25 YEAR POWERSWITCH ZERO LOAN REPAYMENT EXAMPLE:
— A 25 year, fixed-rate, $30,000 PowerSwitch ZERO loan with a 2.99% APR and an 18-month promotional period, would have 300 monthly payments of $148.50, starting after the end of the promotional period.
— Annual Percentage Rate (APR) in the example includes a 0.25% interest rate reduction for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments. Interest Rate and monthly payments will increase if borrower changes payment method.

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