Macy’s green initiatives include recyclable shopping bags
Cincinnati-based Macy's, Inc. is now using recycled paper shopping bags at its Macy's stores, as well as biodegradable packaging in its online shipments.
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Qualls appointed to Ohio transportation board
Cincinnati City Councilmember Roxanne Qualls has been appointed to the Ohio 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force, a group charged with developing a new statewide transportation plan.
Vertus Technologies will build clean coal project on Cincinnati’s riverfront
Vertus Technologies plans to build its first US coal-processing facility at Cincinnati Bulk Terminals' riverfront facility. The UK-based company will ship 100,000 tons of clean coal a year from the plant.
MSD breaks ground on new Wastewater Engineering Center
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati broke ground on the largest public works project in their history on Saturday, one that they hope will be the public face of their agency's move towards sustainability and emerging technology.
Cintas Institute for Business Ethics at Xavier University: New name, expanded mission
Xavier's Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility was just renamed the Cintas Institute for Business Ethics at Xavier University, with support from Cintas founder and Chairman Richard Farmer and the Farmer Family Foundation, and Cintas Vice Chairman Bob Kohlhepp.
Worldfest scheduled for this week
The University of Cincinnati's 10-day Worldfest celebration continues this week with speakers, activities, films and food from around the globe.
Raising kids urban in a suburban world
Melissa and Damon Gray wanted a neighborhood that had everything they needed to raise their two adopted children. The two musicians tell us why being close to Findlay Market, Sawyer Point, Fountain Square, The Main Library and Grammer's is more important than cul-de-sacs and mass retail.
Netherlands trip leaves Middletown official ‘enlightened’
Middletown economic development coordinator Bill Murphy returned from a recent Cincinnati USA Partnership trip to the Netherlands "very enlightened" by how the Dutch approach economic development.
Duke Energy’s 2008 goal: Cut sulfur dioxide by 35 percent
Duke Energy, one of the nation's largest electric utilities, has set a new goal for 2008 of reducing the sulfur dioxide emissions from its coal-fired power plants by 35 percent (from 2006 levels) and the nitrogen oxide emissions by 10 percent. The goals are identified in its just-released 2007/2008 Sustainability Report.
Macy’s partners with National Park Foundation to raise money and awareness
Macy's and the National Park Foundation are collaborating on a partnership to raise awareness and generate funds for parks across the country, part of a campaign to support, educate and inspire sustainability and eco-friendly practices in everyday life.
Qualls appointed to Ohio transportation board
Cincinnati City Councilmember Roxanne Qualls has been appointed to the Ohio 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force, a group charged with developing a new statewide transportation plan.
Vertus Technologies will build clean coal project on Cincinnati’s riverfront
Vertus Technologies plans to build its first US coal-processing facility at Cincinnati Bulk Terminals' riverfront facility. The UK-based company will ship 100,000 tons of clean coal a year from the plant.
MSD breaks ground on new Wastewater Engineering Center
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati broke ground on the largest public works project in their history on Saturday, one that they hope will be the public face of their agency's move towards sustainability and emerging technology.
Cintas Institute for Business Ethics at Xavier University: New name, expanded mission
Xavier's Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility was just renamed the Cintas Institute for Business Ethics at Xavier University, with support from Cintas founder and Chairman Richard Farmer and the Farmer Family Foundation, and Cintas Vice Chairman Bob Kohlhepp.
Worldfest scheduled for this week
The University of Cincinnati's 10-day Worldfest celebration continues this week with speakers, activities, films and food from around the globe.
Raising kids urban in a suburban world
Melissa and Damon Gray wanted a neighborhood that had everything they needed to raise their two adopted children. The two musicians tell us why being close to Findlay Market, Sawyer Point, Fountain Square, The Main Library and Grammer's is more important than cul-de-sacs and mass retail.
Netherlands trip leaves Middletown official ‘enlightened’
Middletown economic development coordinator Bill Murphy returned from a recent Cincinnati USA Partnership trip to the Netherlands "very enlightened" by how the Dutch approach economic development.
Duke Energy’s 2008 goal: Cut sulfur dioxide by 35 percent
Duke Energy, one of the nation's largest electric utilities, has set a new goal for 2008 of reducing the sulfur dioxide emissions from its coal-fired power plants by 35 percent (from 2006 levels) and the nitrogen oxide emissions by 10 percent. The goals are identified in its just-released 2007/2008 Sustainability Report.
Macy’s partners with National Park Foundation to raise money and awareness
Macy's and the National Park Foundation are collaborating on a partnership to raise awareness and generate funds for parks across the country, part of a campaign to support, educate and inspire sustainability and eco-friendly practices in everyday life.
