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Skokie Carvana Glass Vending Machine Must Now Meet Bird-Friendly Measures
Following months of delays, Carvana’s proposed glass car vending machine in Skokie, Ill., must now meet strict bird-friendly mitigation measures to be approved by the Skokie village board. Carvana officials describe their glass towers as pickup locations for cars purchased … Continue reading
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Tagged bird-friendly glass, Carvana, Johanna Nyden, Skokie
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Pending Legislation Could Require Bird-Friendly Glazing in Many D.C. Buildings
By October of next year, bird-friendly glazing might be a requirement on certain buildings in Washington, D.C. Five D.C. council members introduced the Migratory Local Wildlife Protection Act of 2022 to the D.C. Council on March 14, 2022. Mayor Muriel … Continue reading
Canadian Cities Push to Protect Birds from Window Collisions
Windows are particularly dangerous to birds. The reflectivity of a window tricks them into thinking that they are flying through open space when they’re actually flying to their death. The glass industry has sought to mitigate bird deaths by developing … Continue reading
Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Unveils New, Bird-Friendly Glass
Pittsburgh’s National Aviary’s five-month, $3 million renovation was unveiled Monday. One of the major additions includes the replacement of 1,200 lites for new, bird-friendly glass provided by Vitro Architectural Glass and Walker Glass. The new glass will also warm the … Continue reading
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Tagged AviProtek® glass, bird-friendly glass, national aviary, Starphire Ultra-Clear®, Vitro, Walker Glass
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American Bird Conservancy Doubles its Capacity to Test Bird-Friendly Glass
The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has worked with Washington College in Maryland to double its capacity to test and rate glass and other materials for their ability to deter bird collisions. “It was easy to say yes to this partnership … Continue reading
