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Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
LG's Innovative Solutions Support ‘Better Life for All' Earth Week and Beyond
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 28, 2025 /3BL/ - Community initiatives commemorating Earth Day 2025 across North America supported LG Electronics' 'Better Life for All' vision with activations bringing together employees, partners and local communities. Led by e-waste recycling drives in five states and a New York Times Square digital experience, Earth Day initiatives included LG employees building nesting boxes for local wildlife and planting trees on LG campuses, reinforcing the company's vision of driving positive change. 'Technology has the power to shape a better future, and at LG, we know it is our responsibility to help create a 'Better Life for All',' said LG Electronics North America President & CEO Chris Jung. 'Earth Day gives us an opportunity to show how technology, when paired with collaboration, can help tackle some of today's biggest challenges, from resource efficiency to wildlife rehabilitation. LG is always looking for new ways to use our people and technology to create positive change, not just on Earth Day, but year 'round.' To combat electronic waste and raise awareness about responsible technology disposal, LG hosted community-wide e-waste drives at its campuses in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; Huntsville, Ala.; Clarksville, Tenn.; Lincolnshire, Ill.; Santa Clara, Calif.; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada; collecting and routing more than 3,500 pounds of outdated electronics for responsible recycling in partnership with LG's e-waste provider, ERI, the nation's largest recycler of e-waste. Part of LG's broader global circularity initiative, these electronics recycling events underscore LG's commitment to driving progress toward smarter waste solutions. During the month of April, over 3.7 million pounds of e-waste is being recycled through ERI. Through its nationwide, year-round electronics recycling program, LG aims to collect and responsibly recycle more than 50 million pounds of e-waste in 2025. Linked to its ongoing partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), LG employees across the country built nesting boxes designed to provide safe spaces for wildlife to raise their young, promote biodiversity and contribute to healthier ecosystems. Beyond community events, LG leveraged its tech platforms to inspire action on a broader scale. In May, LG will continue its Endangered Species Awareness Series on its iconic Times Square billboard, featuring a high-definition, 3D animated campaign spotlighting the West Indian Manatee. The visually stunning display, developed in partnership with the NWF, combines digital storytelling and immersive visuals to connect millions of people with critical conservation messages in an engaging format. LG has pledged $165,000 to-date to the NWF to support initiatives that protect wildlife and wild places. 'LG's commitment to conservation is inspiring, and its efforts to support biodiversity and raise awareness about vulnerable and endangered species demonstrate the power of collaboration in protecting our planet,' said Carey Stanton, Head of Innovation and Partnerships for National Wildlife Federation. 'By combining direct action with large-scale initiatives, LG is setting an example for how companies can make a meaningful impact.' These efforts also complement LG's partnership with NBC's The Americas, a 10-part nature documentary airing Sundays on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The series showcases the breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of North and South America, emphasizing the importance of preserving these ecosystems for future generations. The partnership directly aligns with LG's goal to foster curiosity and appreciation through innovation in content and delivery. Also commemorating Earth Day, LG participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 'Make Your Energy Choices Count' campaign. Now through May 17, LG is offering promotions on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances through retailers nationwide and making high-efficiency, tech-enhanced solutions more accessible to households nationwide. To learn more about LG's impact, visit ### About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. Media Contacts: LG Electronics North America John I. Taylor+1 202 719 3490 [email protected] LG Electronics USA Chris De Maria+1 908 548 4515 [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from LG Electronics USA
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
LG'S INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS SUPPORT 'BETTER LIFE FOR ALL' ON EARTH DAY AND BEYOND
Collaborative solutions and community engagement take center stage in LG Electronics' Earth Day initiatives ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics celebrated Earth Day 2025 with impactful community initiatives across North America. At the core of this year's Earth Day initiatives, supporting the company's 'Better Life for All' vision, were activations bringing together employees, partners and local communities. Beyond e-waste recycling drives in five states and a New York Times Square digital experience, LG employees actively contributed by building nesting boxes for local wildlife and planting trees on LG campuses, reinforcing the company's vision of driving positive change. To combat electronic waste and raise awareness about responsible technology disposal, LG hosted community-wide e-waste drives at its campuses in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; Huntsville, Ala.; Clarksville, Tenn.; Lincolnshire, Ill.; Santa Clara, Calif.; and Toronto, Canada, collecting and routing more than 3,500 pounds of outdated electronics for responsible recycling in partnership with LG's e-waste provider, ERI, the nation's largest recycler of e-waste. Part of LG's broader global circularity initiative, these electronics recycling events underscore LG's commitment to driving progress towards smarter waste solutions; during the month of April, over 3.7 million pounds of e-waste has been recycled through ERI. Through its nationwide, year-round electronics take-back program, LG aims to collect and responsibly recycle more than 50 million pounds of e-waste in 2025. As part of its ongoing partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), LG employees across the country built nesting boxes designed to provide safe spaces for wildlife to raise their young, promote biodiversity and contribute to healthier ecosystems. At LG's LEED Platinum-certified headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., local team members enhanced the local biodiversity by planting 100 native plants across the campus, showing how innovation can improve natural integration in corporate spaces. In Canada, the LG team hosted its e-waste drive in partnership with Centennial College and Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP at the Centennial Downsview Campus; over 150 students participated. 'Technology has the power to shape a better future, and at LG, we know it is our responsibility to help create a 'Better Life for All',' said LG Electronics North America President & CEO Chris Jung. 'Earth Day gives us an opportunity to show how technology, when paired with collaboration, can help tackle some of today's biggest challenges, from resource efficiency to wildlife rehabilitation. LG is always looking for new ways to use our people and technology to create positive change, not just on Earth Day, but year 'round.' Beyond community events, LG leveraged its tech platforms to inspire action on a broader scale. In May, LG will continue its Endangered Species Awareness Series on its iconic Times Square billboard, featuring a high-definition, 3D animated campaign spotlighting the West Indian Manatee. The visually stunning display, developed in partnership with the NWF, combines digital storytelling and immersive visuals to connect millions of people with critical conservation messages in an engaging format. LG has pledged $165,000 to-date to the NWF to support initiatives that protect wildlife and wild places. 'LG's commitment to conservation is inspiring, and its efforts to support biodiversity and raise awareness about vulnerable and endangered species demonstrate the power of collaboration in protecting our planet,' said Carey Stanton, Head of Innovation and Partnerships for National Wildlife Federation. 'By combining direct action with large-scale initiatives, LG is setting an example for how companies can make a meaningful impact.' These efforts also complement LG's partnership with NBC's The Americas, a 10-part nature documentary airing Sundays on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The series showcases the breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of North and South America, emphasizing the importance of preserving these ecosystems for future generations. The partnership directly aligns with LG's goal to foster curiosity and appreciation through innovation in content and delivery. Also commemorating Earth Day, LG participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 'Make Your Energy Choices Count' campaign. Now through May 17, LG is offering promotions on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances through retailers nationwide and making high-efficiency, tech-enhanced solutions more accessible to households nationwide. To learn more about LG's impact, visit About LG Electronics USALG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. Media Contacts: LG Electronics USA Chris De Kristi
Chicago Tribune
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Here are the winners of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence
The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were announced Sunday, crowning Chicago's top restaurants and chefs in coveted categories and bringing over 400 industry insiders together at Venue SIX10. The ceremony featured cameos from 'The Tamale Guy,' Claudio Vele, and actress Sarah Ramos, who plays Jessica in 'The Bear.' Ramos' character is first seen in an acclaimed Season 2 episode in which Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Richie stages at the fictionalized version of Ever, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Fulton Market co-owned by Banchet host Michael Muser. 'I told her after the show, that it means more than you could imagine to the nominees — it makes their night special and really highlights what we're trying to accomplish, which is really to pay honor to their craft,' Muser said Monday. Muser said he writes all the scripts for the presenters with a small team of comedy writers. Including references to 'The Bear' is just a given, he said. 'If we're anything, we're hospitable and we have a good sense of humor,' Muser said with a laugh. 'It was an opportunity for us to kind of poke fun at ourselves and nod to our participation in 'The Bear.' I wanted the (awards) to be a show for the audience — for hospitality people to have a night off.' The award categories have evolved over the years into something that represents the city's diverse and vibrant culinary scene, Muser added, and this year's Best New Restaurant, Cariño, showcases all that and more. In just 12 months, the modernist Latin-inspired tasting menu and taco omakase restaurant in Uptown has snagged a Michelin star, a James Beard semifinalist nomination and a Jean Banchet award for Best New Restaurant. Norman Fenton, chef and co-owner of Cariño, said it's all a bit surreal: 'I could never have imagined this.' 'Our little space has become such a special place in Chicago,' Fenton said of his small storefront with 20 seats. 'It was a team effort, and there's huge gratification in (winning), validation — it helps us fuel the fire.' Meanwhile, chef Roland Liccioni was honored with the Culinary Excellence of the Year Award. He is best known for Les Nomades and for leading Le Francais with Jean Banchet. The winners are chosen by an anonymous panel of over 10 people who are food journalists, professionals in the food and beverage space, and 'hardcore local foodies.' The panel spends the whole year eating around the city and deliberating in both virtual and in-person meetings to narrow down the list and select the winners. The winners of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence Rising Chef of the Year: Chris Jung of Maxwells Trading Maxwells Trading, co-owned by Chris Jung and three-time James Beard-nominated chef and partner Erling Wu-Bower, 'makes deeply delicious, Asian-influenced, intimately American food that challenges culinary and cultural identity,' Tribune food critic Louisa Chu wrote in a recent review. Jung said he was 'super honored' to be named this year's Rising Chef — an accolade made even more special because in 2015 Wu-Bower won the now-defunct category of Chef de Cuisine, essentially the same award as Rising Chef. Best New Restaurant: Cariño Chef and owner Norman Fenton offers diners both a Mexican-inspired prix fixe option and a late-night taco omakase. Cariño is also a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in this year's James Beard Awards. Chef of the Year: Otto Phan of Kyoten Kyoten, known for serving mesmerizing seafood, is an omakase spot serving luxurious sushi in Logan Square, for nearly $440 to $490 per person. Former Tribune critic Nick Kindelsperger gave the restaurant 4 stars in September 2023. Restaurant of the Year: Avec Avec was first reviewed by the Tribune after it opened in 2003, with former Tribune critic Phil Vettel noting the 'excellent food and less-than-ideal creature comforts.' He reviewed it again in 2019 for a glowing critique. The Mediterranean restaurant is going strong, three decades in. 'Graciously, we wouldn't have been on that stage last night accepting this incredible award without the names we recited aloud,' Donnie Madia, partner of One Off Hospitality and Avec, told the Tribune. 'Over the past 21 years, we've been fortunate to retain many loyal team members who are truly the heartbeat of what makes Avec such a special restaurant.' Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Le Bouchon Le Bouchon is a French bistro in Bucktown with classic cuisine and quaint decor reminiscent of an evening in Paris. The longtime restaurant first opened in 1993. Best Hospitality: Dear Margaret Dear Margaret in Lakeview pays homage to family farm meals, seasonal produce and French Canadian fare. Fittingly, the restaurant's entire staff was on hand at the ceremony to accept their hospitality award. Best Pizza: Spacca Napoli This year's awards included a deliciously divisive category of pizza, the award for which went to Spacca Napoli, where Neapolitan-style thin-crust is made by masters of the craft. The pizzeria has been around for 20 years. Bar of the Year: Bisous The Fulton Market bar is also a semifinalist for a new James Beard Award category for Best New Bar. Heritage Restaurant of the Year: Stumara The restaurant in suburban Wheeling offers Georgian dishes and wine with an American twist. Best Design: Tre Dita Evan Funke's Italian eatery serves meticulously handcrafted centuries-old pasta shapes. The decor — art deco archways in the St. Regis Hotel on the riverfront — is as alluring as the menu. Pastry Chef of the Year: TC Lumbar of Elske Some items on Elske's dessert rotating menu include raspberry-tomato sorbet with lemon verbena, rice pudding with preserved cherry and cultured cream, and meringue with pear and parsnip-coconut cream. Anna and David Posey's West Loop restaurant was also up for Restaurant of the Year. Sommelier of the Year: Jelena Prodan of S.K.Y./Valhalla/Apolonia Jelena Prodan, sommelier and beverage director for SMG Restaurants, was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia. She developed a passion for diverse wine and cuisine during her early travels through Europe. At each restaurant, Prodan offers broad and curated selections of over 20 by-the-glass wines per list, as well as robust bottle lists, sakes, vermouths, boutique spirits and creative cocktails.
