sustainability
Rochester’s citywide composting program has grown to include over 2,300 active participants who have diverted 145 tons of food waste from landfills so far in 2025. The program, which operates through all seasons, was launched four years ago as part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability. […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is celebrating its fourth Thrift Crawl, a popular community event combining shopping, sustainability, and charitable support. Starting at the Greece location, attendees receive discounts, VIP perks, and styling tips from “thrift-fluencers.” The event coincides with National Thrift Shop Day and emphasizes the environmental and community impact of secondhand fashion. Proceeds […]
IKEA will open its third New York store in fall 2025 at Destiny USA in Syracuse. The 70,000-square-foot location will offer over 3,000 home products, 75 small furniture items, and room planning services. Large furniture orders like beds and sofas can be placed online for pickup or delivery. A signature Swedish food area will offer […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced the county now has $144 million, from the American Rescue Plan Act. With the money, the county executive says he’ll have the county’s first comprehensive plan in roughly 40 years. The plan will be called “Plan Forward” and will focus on six key priority areas. Public safety, Public health & […]
Rochester will be launching a new Community Choice Aggregation, Rochester Community Power. This new program’s aim is to move the city’s energy supply toward renewable energy. Some steps that will be taken include, adding electric charging stations and clean energy programs for residents. Rochester First gave some background and stated: “Currently, electricity comes from RG&E, with […]
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