Big shout out to Chicago for joining 118 other cities across the U.S. already committed to an equitable transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy community-wide.
Sierra Club Illinois https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=239037
WEBWIRE.COM
Chicago Becomes the Largest City in the Country Committed to 100 Percent Clean Energy
Interesting reflection on the role of sustainability in companies growth. Is it a real competitive advantage i.e (“doing well by doing good”) or just a recognition tool i.e ("by being the “same as” peers"). https://hbr.org/2019/02/yes-sustainability-can-be-a-strategy
HBR.ORG
Yes, Sustainability Can Be a Strategy
Lets talk about funding. Have you heard about the PACE program? Now awailable in Chicago to fund your next sustainability, renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure project in new or existing buildings. ♻️💲https://www.environmentalleader.com/2019/07/chicago-pace-introduces-funding-for-efficiency-and-sustainability/
ENVIRONMENTALLEADER.COM
C-PACE Funds 2,000 Projects For Efficiency and Sustainability
Lunch and Learn with local
Business owners of Northcenter talking about low cost and no cost sustainable solutions for businesses. Finished our conversation with each one making a commitment towards a more environmentally conscious behavior. ♻️ 💡🦠
Another great local project creating quality housing to lower-income residents in Chicago! The project aims to avoid gentrification, by harnessing the potential of energy efficiency and solar. https://energynews.us/2019/08/22/midwest/entrepreneurs-launch-clean-energy-powered-affordable-housing-startup-in-chicago/
ENERGYNEWS.US
Entrepreneurs launch clean energy-powered affordable housing startup in Chicago
Another innovative solution to eliminate plastic use. Avocado based Biodegradable products. Check out this company AvoPlast. https://truththeory.com/2019/02/08/this-mexican-company-turns-avocado-pits-into-renewable-and-biodegradable-plastic/
TRUTHTHEORY.COM
This Mexican Company Turns Avocado Pits Into Renewable And Biodegradable Plastic
