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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes gets state funds for circular business model
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes secured $200,000 in state funding to purchase a textile shredding system, enhancing its circular business model and sustainability efforts.
Reju, Goodwill spotlight Rochester’s growing role in textile circular economy
Leaders from Reju and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes spoke recently about Rochester’s growing leadership in textile circularity.
Colorado firm launches first-of-its-kind carbon-negative demonstration plant in Wayne County
Travertine Technologies Inc. recently began operation of its first-of-its-kind demonstration plant in Ontario, Wayne County.
Four Rochester area firms named among America’s Greatest Companies 2025
Four Rochester-area companies—Constellation Brands, Graham Corp., Eastman Kodak Co., and Paychex—are named among America’s Greatest Companies 2025 by Newsweek, recognized for financial performance, innovation, workforce excellence and sustainability.
When it comes to coffee bags, Joe Bean Roasters puts environment first
Joe Bean Roasters in Rochester now uses fully recyclable coffee bags and encourages returns to reduce waste and support a circular economy.
Deadline nears on Rochester’s RFP for rooftop solar panels
Submissions to the city of Rochester's Request for Proposals regarding a municipal facility solar photovoltaic development are due Friday.
SUNY Geneseo unveils $40M Milne Library renovation
SUNY Geneseo recently held the grand opening of its newly renovated Milne Library after a $40 million revitalization project.
All Electric Campaign’s first year celebrated at energy efficient building downtown
The AMPED campaign is a partnership of 20+ local institutions representing over 10 sectors promoting beneficial electrification throughout the 9-county Genesee/Finger Lakes region.
Food manufacturers, sellers embrace sustainability
The sustainability trend is likely to continue, as younger Gen Z and Millennial consumers are more likely than older consumers to purchase plant-based and environmentally-friendly food options.
Power Authority develops sustainability plan
The New York Power Authority last week said it has developed a five-year plan that establishes goals and strategies to achieve the state’s climate leadership goals through a comprehensive sustainability […]
Rochester zero-waste, composting companies merge
A Rochester-based zero-waste solutions company has acquired a composting company it first partnered with in 2014. Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed. Impact Earth Inc. will take over […]
Goodwill moves away from plastic bags
Goodwill stores in Henrietta and Macedon, Wayne County, stopped using disposable plastic bags for purchases on Monday, and the chain of thrift stores intends to end plastic bag usage at […]
