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There's a major shakeup with oil & shipping, as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has banned ships from using fuels with a sulfur content above 0.5%, compared with the previous limit of 3.5%. What this means for cleaner air: http://ow.ly/Q7me50y9L1z  #climatechange

Distributors, did you hear the news? WOVIN Brands (WOV-IN, Promopet & Footprints USA) has achieved QCA Accreditation. @PPAIPubs has the story: http://ow.ly/AL8z50y9JuS  #brandsafety #responsiblesourcing #powerofpromo

Did you know part of QCA's mission includes end buyer outreach? Here's an inside look at our participation at the ProcurCon Marketing conference. http://ow.ly/DysI50y9JpH  #brandsafety #responsiblesourcing #corporateresponsibility

Do you know where your products are made--& who is making them? U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) is partnering with Liberty Shared to stop corporations from benefiting financially from forced labor in the supply chain. http://ow.ly/Uqla50y9Jhq  #corporateresponsibility

From leaves of a pineapple bush to citrus pulp waste to cultivated mushrooms, seaweed or algae, the next trend in designer bags--or promotional products--will be made from creatively produced climate-friendly materials. http://ow.ly/Eib250y9J0L  #sustanability #brandedmerchandise

Last month, the EPA finalized the designation of 20 high-priority chemicals (note, high priority doesn't necessarily mean high risk) to evaluate any unreasonable risks they may present to human health or the environment. Details --> http://ow.ly/9Weu50y9ILn  #productsafety

WOVIN Brands Achieves QCA Accreditation. The company’s designation was conferred at the QCA board meeting at The PPAI Expo. Thanks to @Promo_Marketing for the great coverage! http://ow.ly/TVyO50y7rDa  #brandsafety #responsiblesourcing

"Lean" management style can be an effective way to run a company, but there's often resistance. These tips can help leaders implement lean practices without alienating workers with jargon and fear of the unknown:http://ow.ly/DRpm50xSvqF 

What's going to be important to corporate shareholders in 2020? Latest study reveals environmental & social policies are expected to continue taking center stage in shareholder voting: http://ow.ly/JkyZ50xK7g9  #corporateresponsibility #diversity

Packaging is an important component to any promotion, but especially for those at retail. Here's a smart idea from Surf City brewery that addresses the need for eco-friendly packaging. How could we use this in promo?http://ow.ly/OZ7Q50xK6l3 

Manufacturers & importers: You should be taking steps to ensure that products not only meet/exceed requirements of federal safety laws but are also designed & manufactured as safely as possible. These CPSC recommendations will help: http://ow.ly/GOrA50xK4S0  #productsafety

QCA Accredited Supplier Spector & Co. partners with Topo Designs, the Colorado-based retail brand, to introduce the Rover Pack and the Standard Pack to the #promoproducts industry. @PPAIPubs has the story:http://ow.ly/xil250xK3z3 

Hiring contract workers in 2020? California’s new independent contractor rule becomes law today. What you need to know going into this new year:http://ow.ly/B0ed50xK4Hs 

Looking back at the last year, here are 22 things that happened for the first time in 2019:http://ow.ly/AKCm50xK4s7 

The failure of Boeing's 737 Max jets that crashed in Ethiopia and Indonesia is pointing to a culture that emphasized profit, in some cases, at the expense of safety. What you can learn from this cautionary tale: http://ow.ly/iya150xK34U  #productsafety

We love seeing QCA Accredited Supplier @BICGraphic introducing students to the #powerofpromo. Check out how BIC is helping to grow the next generation of leaders at Stavros Institute's Enterprise Village: https://magazine.promomarketing.com/article/bic-graphic-introduces-students-to-the-impact-of-promotional-products-at-stavros-institutes-enterprise-village/ … #promoproducts #brandedmerch #swag