888 announces a partnership with ECOSEC, a provider of tamper-evident security solutions, to use its biodegradable poker chip bags at upcoming 888LIVE events, starting with the upcoming 888poker LIVE Barcelona, which runs from 12-23 May at the Casino Barcelona.
888 confirms in a press release that, prior to the event in Barcelona, it will replace the essential, secure bags which were previously used with ECOSEC's biodegradable, tamper evident bags made from a Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), which has an additive that makes the oxo-biodegradable plastic. This will enable all players at the tournament to continue to store their chips in a safe and secure way, without the use of single accumulated-use plastic
It should be mentioned that it will be the first time that a large operator in the sector incorporates biodegradable bags in an event. The bags will be used at all upcoming 888LIVE events globally in the coming years, supporting 888 in its ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as part of the "Made Greener" pillar of its Made for the Future sustainability framework.
The initial purchase will remove approximately 130 kilograms of plastic from circulation. This will also support ECOSEC's new campaign, Poker Against Plastic Pollution, which works with selected charities to facilitate the planting of trees to help offset the impacts of environmental pollution.
All chip bags will be branded with the 888poker and 888poker LIVE logos, and players will be able to share their progress in the tournament by using the QR code printed on the bags and tagging 888poker and #888pokerAgainstPlasticPollution during the event.
Shai Tabibian, SVP - Head of B2C at 888, underlines that this action can be the beginning of a more environmentally friendly poker world and says: "We are proud that 888 will be the first major operator to partner with ECOSEC as part of this extremely progressive initiative. We see innovation partnerships like this as a win-win-win for us, event organizers and environment alike, and crucial in our efforts to positively minimize our impact on the environment".
Along these lines, Karim Louis, CEO of ECOSEC, added: "The Poker Against Plastic Pollution campaign came about after I started playing in poker festivals. It became clear to me that chip bags are essential for securing poker chips and in a tournament organizer's processes , but that my organization could have a global impact in improving environmental awareness across the industry”.
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