BROOKLYN, N.Y.—IceStone, the most sustainable, responsibly made countertop surface in the market has launched its newest color, Arctic Green. Arctic Green consists of two different shades of green glass and clear glass (100 percent recycled) in a white background. With green being the hot color of 2022 and spring season upon us, it seemed fitting to release the new IceStone color now. The development of Arctic Green started during a project for the Heineken bar in the new UBS Arena where the New York Islanders hockey team plays. Corso Marketing Group, the marketing team in charge of the Heineken bar, reached out...

OAHU, HAWAII—The Coconut Traveler, a BIPOC woman-owned onsite travel company in the Hawaiian Islands, announced that it is now B Corp certified. The rigorous assessment to obtain B-certification measures a company’s impact in five critical areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. The Coconut Traveler’s impact on the local community, by stimulating a circular flow of capital among Hawaiian-owned small businesses and non-profit organizations, was particularly relevant. The Coconut Traveler builds bespoke travel itineraries, which create a shared value with local, purpose-driven organizations in two ways. First, the company actively seeks mission-aligned partners to create a multiplier of positive impact in the...

VAN NUYS, CALIF.—Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced that their C65 and C200 inverters have received certification for California Rule 21 tariff requirements. The certification builds upon Capstone’s previous successes with UL1741 SA and prepares inverters for meeting the new UL1741 Supplement B. “Our Capstone engineering team works continuously to stay ahead of the growing number of new global grid interconnect requirements and standards,” stated Darren Jamison, President and CEO of Capstone. “Country specific standards continue to evolve, and while they are starting to adopt...

BOSTON—Bevi, a beverage technology company that offers a suite of smart water coolers for commercial spaces, has announced the launch of its new water dispenser. Bevi’s Standup 2.0 allows users to customize filtered and sparkling water in seconds by setting temperature, carbonation level, and combinations of natural flavors and enhancements. As consumers and corporations grow increasingly environmentally conscious, they are taking steps to reduce their use of single-use packaging. Bevi was founded in 2013 to enable a permanent transition away from single-use bottles and cans by offering high quality filtered, sparkling, and naturally flavored water on tap. Since then, thousands...

BERKELEY, CALIF.—To further reduce its use of single-use plastic packaging, PepsiCo has agreed to set a time-bound goal by the end of 2022 for a percent of volume of beverages to be delivered via strategies that avoid or minimize single-use packaging. These strategies will include reusable and refillable bottles or containers, beverages that utilize concentrates such as fountain drinks, prepare at home beverages (such as its SodaStream subsidiary), or beverages sold in powder or drop form. The pledge was made in response to a shareholder proposal filed by As You Sow, asking the company to report on actions it could take to rapidly...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—For the 16th consecutive year, Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people, planet and business health, has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “We are very proud of our commitment to operating responsibly and honored to again be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies,” said Ecolab President and CEO Christophe Beck. “We know that to truly be a successful company, we must make ethical decisions and operate the right...

HORSHAM, PENN.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares four tips for operating a more sustainable restroom in honor of International Day of Forests. Taking place on March 21, International Day of Forests encouraged everyone to engage in sustainable activities that help the health of forests. “Forests are a vital aspect of our ecosystem and must be protected,” said Fabio Vitali, Vice President of Marketing, Sofidel. “By following best practices for sustainable cleaning and using restroom products that limit waste, organizations can help limit their impact on the environment.” Four tips for operating a more sustainable...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Milliken & Co. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The diversified global manufacturer, with more than 60 locations and approximately 8,000 associates worldwide, is one of six companies to receive this prestigious ethics-based honor every year since the award’s inception. “Ethisphere and its World’s Most Ethical Companies program is a key benchmark for the way we do business,” says Halsey Cook, President and CEO for Milliken & Co. “Receiving this recognition for 16 straight years underscores the culture and...

RADFORD, VA.—Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive, and reliable products, announced Inc. magazine has named it No. 81 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list. It is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. This regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic region economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. “Recognition on this list is a testament to Oransi’s vision to build best-in-class air purification products for consumers, schools, companies and organizations...

BALTIMORE—Vulcan, a leading provider of commercial cooking equipment, announced that Meghan Hurst has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Vulcan. This promotion comes at a strategic time for Vulcan as it continues to further enhance the customer experience. Hurst has been with Vulcan for almost eight years. She has held marketing roles with increasing responsibility and most recently served as Marketing Director where she developed and led a team comprised of marketers, chefs, and market segment managers. She has deep market knowledge and is passionate about crafting and executing brand, product, and category management strategies. “Meghan’s analytical nature...