Founded in 1995 as a family-run company focused on producing high-quality, environmentally responsible spring water, Ice River Sustainable Solutions subsequently turned its attention to the plastic footprint of the bottles used to market its product. Starting in 2010, the company, headquartered in Shelburne, Ont., investigated ways to take polyethylene terephthalate (PET) purchased from the Ontario …
Consumers Energy was offering free test drives of seven electric vehicle models Saturday. People could sign up for one or two 15-minute driving sessions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harrison Street Parking Lot in Flint. There were popular models to drive like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the GM Hummer EV SUV. Consumer …
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Strong partnerships, triple-A locations and ESG remain critical parts of the business model. Hotel owners, operators and brands are looking for creative financing methods to get hotel development across the finish line to a property’s opening. A panel of hospitality executives — including two affiliated with hotel brand companies — weighed the hotel development landscape …
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The theme in 2025 – zero waste in the fashion and textiles industry – focuses on reducing waste in a sector that reportedly generates a staggering 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually. Local designers are stepping up to celebrate the International Day of Zero Waste, highlighting the critical need for sustainable practices. The …
Founded in 2009 by ten banks from around the world, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), launched its mission to redefine banking through a values-based approach that prioritizes long-term sustainability and well-being over short-term profits. This happened to coincide with the 2008 financial crisis, furthering the GABV’s significance in bringing together leading financial institutions to …
