Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2020

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." In these crazy times, his foundation still has many positive stories to share.

The Ray Proves Fertile Ground for Ecological Innovation on I-85 in Georgia

UGA Researcher, Matthew Quirey is examining the various ways that The Ray's Landscape Lab on Interstate 85 is utilizing experimental planting designs in the right-of-way, producing not only environmental benefits, but also potential financial outcomes.

RE100 Leadership Awards Shortlist: Companies Going Above and Beyond on Clean Energy

We’re proud to be shortlisted for Best Green Catalyst for our Eclipse Platform in the RE100 Leadership Awards! Many of our suppliers are already using renewable energy, and we’re sharing our learnings to support others to do the same.

Durkan Expands Creative Partnership with Virginia Langley Through PDI Tile Program

Durkan announced today that the hospitality flooring manufacturer has partnered with longtime collaborator Virginia Langley to design print carpet tile exclusively for its PDI (Precision Dye Injection) platform.

Paul Skurdahl Joins Black & Veatch as Senior Vice President and Director of Solar Energy

Renewable energy is growing as the electric industry looks to increase reliability and resilience while lowering its carbon footprint. Building on its renewables expertise, Black & Veatch names Paul Skurdahl head of its solar energy business.

Land Betterment Corporation Submits Bid to Acquire Bankrupt Thermal Coal Mine to Upcycle and Repurpose Site

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community developmentannounced today that the Company has made an offer to acquire certain assets associated with a thermal coal mining operation in western Kentucky that is up for sale after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

Dow's Expertise Enables Recyclable Polyolefin-Based Fabric Decorations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Creating a unique look and feel for any major sporting event – especially the Olympic Games – typically calls for signage and banners, to customize the experience and build the event atmosphere for athletes and fans alike.

Ironrock Green Squared Certification on All Products

Ironrock is pleased to announce the expansion of the Green Squared certification to all of their quarry tile and thin brick products, including Metropolitan Ceramics® Quarry Tile, Metrobrick® Thin Brick, and Royal Thin Brick®.

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