Day: 20 September 2026

This Buddy Check Week, VA and the Ad Council Encourage Veterans to Check In with One Another

Stuart Mitchell

During Suicide Prevention Month this September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council are recognizing Buddy Check Week (Sept. 21-25, 2026) as part of their ongoing national “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” campaign. To mark the occasion, VA and the Ad Council are introducing expanded resources on VA.gov/REACH and public service advertisements (PSAs) reinforcing the powerful truth that every Veteran deserves support. These complementary efforts encourage Veterans to check in with each other and remind them of the power and impact of connection. In 2023, suicide was…

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New Ceres report spotlights data centers’ biggest and least visible water use: the power that runs them

Stuart Mitchell

Most of the water data centers need is used beyond their four walls, at the power plants that keep the facilities operating. A new Ceres analysis released today, Water Behind the Watts: The Hidden Risk of Powering Data Centers, examines this largely overlooked water demand across seven states that together host about half of all U.S. data centers—Virginia, Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona. In these states, water-intensive generation supplies much of the grid—and many of the plants supplying that power are in regions facing water stress or drought. …

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Amcor and Tiptree Partner on RecyClass-Certified Shrink and Stretch Films Ahead of 2027 Plastic Packaging Tax Shift

Stuart Mitchell

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has partnered with Tiptree, the preserves and spreads brand owned by Wilkin & Sons, to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’s shrink films and pallet stretch wrap, helping the brand prepare for upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics packaging performance. Tiptree has transitioned to Amcor’s RecyClass-certified collation shrink film and Bontite® Sustane® stretch wrap, both incorporating 30% PCR content. Designed to maintain performance while using certified recycled material, the films help support…

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Going underground – Netherlands geothermal heat transition

Stuart Mitchell

The Netherlands is currently ramping up the development in geothermal energy. A new Heat Act has opened up opportunities for more and larger collective district heating networks, which need fossil-free energy sources. At the moment around 150 new heat projects are in development round the country. Geothermal heat – where wells are drilled two to three kilometres into the ground and heat from the Earth’s interior is used for heating production – plays an important role in that development.  “From 2030 onwards, we need to meet the conditions for maximum…

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Ceres Announces New Additions to its Board of Directors and President’s Council

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres, a leading sustainability nonprofit, has strengthened its leadership board and advisory team with five new members to its Board of Directors and four to its President’s Council, the organization announced today.  The new Board members include:  Mark Levine, New York City Comptroller  Gina McCarthy, former U.S. EPA Administrator and National Climate Advisor to the White House  Rose McKinney-James, Managing Principal of Energy Works LLC and McKinney-James & Associates  Aniket Shah, Managing Director & Global Head of the Sustainability and Transition Strategy team at Jefferies Group LLC  David Young, former…

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