sustainability
IC Repair tackles sustainability, consumer empowerment
Four times a year, IC Repair volunteers gather in Iowa City to fix a wide range of household items. At the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd., the repair station fills with everything from lamps and furniture to computers,…
Matteson named new Linn County sustainability director
Cara Matteson has been named Linn County’s new sustainability director, county officials announced April 29.…
Whirlpool Corporation named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Whirlpool Corporation was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index on Dec. 12,…
PepsiCo, ADM agree to regenerative agriculture partnership
PepsiCo and Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) agreed to a seven and a half year strategic commercial agreement…
Tippie College of Business receives honorable mention for sustainability
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business received honorable mention recognition in the First…
Iowa City now accepting applications for Climate Action Grants
The city of Iowa City is now accepting applications for community-led climate action initiatives. The…
ADM sets Scope 3 emissions reduction target
ADM, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced a new commitment to reduce the…
Whirlpool outlines progress on Net Zero targets as part of sustainability commitment
Whirlpool Corporation issued an update Monday on progress towards achieving Net Zero targets the company…
Cargill study: More consumers considering sustainability in packaged food choices
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods…
Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business
Cargill has reached an agreement with Croda to acquire the majority of its performance technologies…
PepsiCo issues 2020 sustainability report
PepsiCo Inc. has published its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued momentum to create positive change…
Urban farming startup savors the salad days
Partners Chad Treloar (left) and Ted Myers launched Urban Greens three years ago in a…
Durham lays out the challenges ahead
CBJ Editorial Eight Corridor companies and organizations were honored for innovative workforce strategies last week…
Ditching law for a greener future
Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies.…
Corridor charging up for electric vehicles
An electric vehicle charger at a parking facility in Coralville. PHOTO EMILY BETTRIDGE By…
Going green is good for business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial How “green” is your small business? It’s an important…