Over the past few years, Mighty Earth has emerged as one of the most influential advocacy groups when it comes pushing companies to clean up their supply chains. The group, has targeted companies that produce, trade, and source deforestation-risk commodities like beef, palm oil, cocoa, rubber, and soy. Mighty Earth is led by Glenn Hurowitz, […]

In a court filing last week, the city of Fresno is once again asking a judge to let its appraisers into the Tower Theatre. This time, the city says a recently failed fire safety inspection is the justification. “Tower Theatre is not being maintained in compliance with all laws and the City has the right […]

The Diamond Series glass roof revolving doors from Record Doors were installed for the main entrance at 388 George Street in the heart of Sydney CBD. Located on the corner of King Street, the building, originally constructed in 1976, is a 28-storey A-Grade commercial office tower that has already seen two extensive lobby refurbishments over […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – In 2013, UCF police officers charged into Tower One as soon as the fire alarm went off, foiling the plans of the student who pulled the alarm heavily armed and ready for a mass shooting, police said. Instead, with officers at his door, the student gave up and killed himself. [TRENDING: 7 […]

Ontario residents are pushing back against big box and discount stores cutting off access to in-store items the province has deemed ‘non-essential’ as part of the the new COVID-19 stay-at-home measures. They argue that many of those items are essential, especially for low-income households who can’t afford to buy supplies online or at pricier […]

Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, Universal Design, August 16 2019 INDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for introduction of a mobile application to help the disabled facing difficulty in accessing means of transport and government buildings upload pictures of their experiences. He has also asked officials to be “compassionate” towards the cause and to accelerate the […]

Events, July 18 2019 ISRAEL: “If there is an idea in cyber, porn or crypto spaces, millions of dollars by investors are invested in it, but when we are dealing with people with disabilities, we are sent to philanthropy,” said Yoocan CEO, Moshe Gaon, last week at The Marker’s Social Innovation Conference in Jerusalem, Israel. […]

[ad_1] Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, March 20 2019 National agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) will ramp up efforts to promote sports at special education schools and disability centres by linking up these institutions with specialised coaches. It hopes to reach out to 10 schools and centres by April next year. A floorball game at last year’s edition […]

Fibrenetix has announced a significant hire with Peter Biltsted joining as Global Sales Director to help grow the manufacturer’s Middle East operations. Biltsted has a significant reputation in the region having helped to grow the Milestone brand in the territory. “I was impressed with the respect Peter Biltsted has in the industry, especially in the […]