Millions of pounds of milk have gone to waste this year, and more will likely do so as states ponder how they will continue to handle supply chain disruptions from the coronavirus. We have long known that we should make lemonade when life gives us lemons, but Mi Terro is altering that saying for this situation, using discarded milk to make T-shirts…
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FDA Temporarily Relaxes Hand Sanitizer Ethanol Restrictions to Increase Supply
In order to keep up with demand for hand sanitizer, particularly in the health care space, the FDA has temporarily relaxed its restrictions on fuel- and technical-grade ethanol, and the amount of certain impurities present in the production process. These are temporary rules aimed at increasing hand sanitizer availability while demand remains sky high…
Read MoreEPA Says Tennessee’s Face Masks Are Safe to Use After All
Yesterday, we reported that the Tennessee government had told everyone to wait to wear the free masks it spent $8.2 million on, after concerns arose that an antimicrobial material used in production could be harmful to people. Thankfully, the pause didn’t take too long, and the result is that the masks are, in fact, safe to wear…
Read MoreAs Theme Parks Reopen, Disney Makes Changes to Merchandise Policies
Long lauded for growing the public’s fascination with fantasy, Disney must also face the reality of changing its business approach. Given that its parks will begin reopening roughly a month from today, guests, who certainly will enjoy reuniting with the spaces as summer escapes, will have to navigate some new merchandise policies…
Read MoreUpdate 6/5: New Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines to Allow Spending Flexibility, Extend Rehiring Deadlines
This week, the Senate passed a bill that would change the way small businesses can spend federal loans they received during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as extending deadlines relating to rehiring and loan forgiveness. Today, the president signed the legislation into law. The legislation, amends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), giving small-business recipients the…
Read MoreHow Three Companies Are Using Social Media and Branded Merch to Help Small Businesses
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been covering news stories on how companies are coming together to support one another. Here’s how three companies in particular—DS Projects, Leave Philly Alone and Lucky Prints—are using social media and branded merch to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic…
Read MoreHow Branded Polos and Business Casual Apparel Fit Into the New Normal
Virtual interactions are increasing as workplaces look to stay connected with employees. Essential businesses remain open. And other businesses still need to reach out to customers via video calls. All of these businesses still have a need for branded apparel for staff…
Read MoreHere Are the Finalists for the Breeders’ Cup T-shirt Design Contest
Last month, we suspected that the organizers of the Breeders’ Cup T-shirt design contest would receive ample applications. Now that the submission period has closed, officials have narrowed the pool of 93 entrants to five finalists, with one lucky individual set to play an interesting part in horse racing’s history…
Read MoreNew Opportunities for Selling Disposable Drinkware as the Economy Reopens
Businesses from coffee shops to bars to high-end restaurants may need to adjust their operating models as the country begins to reopen. With sanitary concerns and an increased demand for to-go orders, there is a critical role distributors can play as food and drink companies navigate the new normal…
Read MoreLeBron James and Travis Scott Designed T-shirts for the High School Class of 2020
Nearly three months have passed since LeBron James delighted fans with displays of his basketball prowess, but the superstar has remained in the public eye, especially through a collaboration with rapper Travis Scott. The duo designed T-shirts that went to members of the high school class of 2020, with proceeds going to charities…
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