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Earth Day 2023: The Glass Industry’s Fight to Save Earth
Earth Day seeks to raise awareness about the need to focus on green living and confronting climate change. Thanks to various initiatives, the glass industry has been at the forefront of the fight to mitigate the damage caused by ecosystem … Continue reading
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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
Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in Walker Glass
After 80 years in business, Montreal-based Walker Glass Co. announced it has entered a partnership with Ironbridge Equity Partners, which has acquired a controlling interest in its operations. Ironbridge is a Toronto-based private equity firm that focuses on traditional industry … Continue reading
New York City Passes Bird-Friendly Building Legislation
New buildings in New York City will soon include bird-friendly glass, which could save tens of thousands of birds’ lives each year during the migratory season. The New York City Council passed Int. No. 1482-2019-B yesterday, making it the largest … Continue reading
Bird-Safe Buildings Act Reintroduced in Congress
Millions of birds die in the U.S. each year due to collisions with glass throughout the built environment. This phenomenon is not exclusive to skyscrapers; windows or any size can cause collisions, especially if they reflect large amounts of vegetation … Continue reading
