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Southface Launches BIT Building, Putting Sustainability and Operational Savings Within Reach

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Southface Institute , a sustainability nonprofit, has officially launched BIT Building – a program designed to improve the operational efficiency of any type of existing building or tenant-controlled space.

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  • Southface Institute , a sustainability nonprofit, has officially launched BIT Building – a program designed to improve the operational efficiency of any type of existing building or tenant-controlled space.
  • BIT Building equips users with the tools necessary to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption and provides verifiable recognition for those efforts via third-party certification.
  • BIT Building is unique to the market because it was developed to make sustainable operations and maintenance, and the associated cost savings, more accessible.
  • BIT Building is here to meet you where you are and help you operate smarter.”

Foot Locker, Inc and LISC announce funding for 16 organizations focused on advancing health, wealth, and upward mobility in BIPOC communities

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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For both LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., this funding is part of larger national efforts focused on economic opportunity and racial equity.

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  • For both LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., this funding is part of larger national efforts focused on economic opportunity and racial equity.
  • In this first round of funding of $1.26 million, LISC and Foot Locker, Inc. identified 16 high-impact programs across 12 metro areas.
  • These organizations have a deep connection to the communities they serve and understand the issues they face.
  • LISC is one the country's largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Elkay Donation Of 101 ezH2O® Bottle Filling Stations

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced Elkay will donate 101 Elkay ezH2O bottle filling stations at select city sites and non-profits through a partnership with the City, Chicago Park District, and Elevate to reduce plastic waste and expand cleaner, healthier drinking water throughout the south and west sides.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced Elkay will donate 101 Elkay ezH2O bottle filling stations at select city sites and non-profits through a partnership with the City, Chicago Park District, and Elevate to reduce plastic waste and expand cleaner, healthier drinking water throughout the south and west sides.
  • This donation coincides with Elkay's milestone of the production of the one millionth ezH2O bottle filling station, which was installed in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood late last month.
  • "Delivering clean, drinkable water to all of our neighborhoods remains one of my administration's highest priorities," said Mayor Lightfoot.
  • The installation of Elkay's bottle filling stations began this summer and will continue to be installed in locations of need throughout the fall.