Month: July 2024

A first of its kind for Regency Centers, a MicroHabitat Urban Farm activation and installation was recently unveiled at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL. This marks a unique company milestone as we set new industry standards while paving the way for a dynamic and impactful future.

The 30-pot farm will operate from June to October and is projected to yield 300 pounds of fresh vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Approximately 80% of the crops, harvested weekly, will be earmarked for donation to the Vernon Township Food Pantry. The remaining produce will be divided among the center’s dining establishments and shared with the community during a neighborhood event for The Atworth at Mellody Farm.

Reinforcing our shopping centers as destinations of choice, Regency Centers is committed to modern, community-focused property development,” said Peggy McDermott, Vice President, Property Operations. “The Urban Farm exemplifies our commitment to sustainability and functionality, not only enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal, but also providing a practical space for community engagement and environmental stewardship.

The MicroHabitat Urban Farm is more than a place to grow food — it’s designed to nurture community connections and foster educational opportunities. During monthly workshops, Mellody Farm shoppers can learn more about urban agriculture, its benefits for building a healthier society, and Regency’s mission to create greener communities.

In addition to offering fresh, chemical-free produce, the farm will also help reduce urban heat and improve air quality at Mellody Farm. This will help position the center for recognition with additional sustainability certifications and credits such as BOMA, WELL v2 points, and Fitwel.

I’m thrilled to introduce the Urban Farm to Regency’s portfolio,” said Alisa Taggart, Property Marketing Manager. “This innovative addition will allow us to serve the local community in new and meaningful ways. We look forward to bringing intentional programming and unique experiences to those who work, live, and shop at Mellody Farm.

Keenam Jax, a Goldador with a heart as big as his appetite, is the first local influencer to be involved in the new initiative at Mellody Farm, which is a pet-friendly shopping center. As an ambassador, Keenam shares his furry adventures on the farm via Instagram to educate and engage the community.

Located in the heart of Chicagoland’s northern suburb of Vernon Hills, Mellody Farm is an open-air, urban-inspired shopping and dining destination. The center provides 270,000 SF of retail space — including REI, Whole Foods Market, and Nordstrom Rack — plus 260 executive apartments, to the diverse population of Vernon Hills and the surrounding Lake County.

For leasing information, please contact BrianLandru@RegencyCenters.com or FaithHershey@RegencyCenters.com.

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A first of its kind for Regency Centers, a MicroHabitat Urban Farm activation and installation was recently unveiled at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL. This marks a unique company milestone as we set new industry standards while paving the way for a dynamic and impactful future.

The 30-pot farm will operate from June to October and is projected to yield 300 pounds of fresh vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Approximately 80% of the crops, harvested weekly, will be earmarked for donation to the Vernon Township Food Pantry. The remaining produce will be divided among the center’s dining establishments and shared with the community during a neighborhood event for The Atworth at Mellody Farm.

Reinforcing our shopping centers as destinations of choice, Regency Centers is committed to modern, community-focused property development,” said Peggy McDermott, Vice President, Property Operations. “The Urban Farm exemplifies our commitment to sustainability and functionality, not only enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal, but also providing a practical space for community engagement and environmental stewardship.

The MicroHabitat Urban Farm is more than a place to grow food — it’s designed to nurture community connections and foster educational opportunities. During monthly workshops, Mellody Farm shoppers can learn more about urban agriculture, its benefits for building a healthier society, and Regency’s mission to create greener communities.

In addition to offering fresh, chemical-free produce, the farm will also help reduce urban heat and improve air quality at Mellody Farm. This will help position the center for recognition with additional sustainability certifications and credits such as BOMA, WELL v2 points, and Fitwel.

I’m thrilled to introduce the Urban Farm to Regency’s portfolio,” said Alisa Taggart, Property Marketing Manager. “This innovative addition will allow us to serve the local community in new and meaningful ways. We look forward to bringing intentional programming and unique experiences to those who work, live, and shop at Mellody Farm.

Keenam Jax, a Goldador with a heart as big as his appetite, is the first local influencer to be involved in the new initiative at Mellody Farm, which is a pet-friendly shopping center. As an ambassador, Keenam shares his furry adventures on the farm via Instagram to educate and engage the community.

Located in the heart of Chicagoland’s northern suburb of Vernon Hills, Mellody Farm is an open-air, urban-inspired shopping and dining destination. The center provides 270,000 SF of retail space — including REI, Whole Foods Market, and Nordstrom Rack — plus 260 executive apartments, to the diverse population of Vernon Hills and the surrounding Lake County.

For leasing information, please contact BrianLandru@RegencyCenters.com or FaithHershey@RegencyCenters.com.

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MIDLAND, Mich., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW) and Fiori Group, a company that collects, stores and processes ferrous and non-ferrous materials, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of a new ecosystem for recycling end-of-life (EOL) parts and materials of vehicles.

The MoU addresses both companies’ intent to handle analysis of the dismantling process and its impact on EOL waste fraction quality and suitability for recycling processes, as well as to create the new ecosystem business model under a ‘test and learn’ practice. Fiori Group and Dow MobilityScience™ teams will provide timely updates on experiments’ results, collaborating transparently to create a valuable prototype for recycling EOL vehicle parts and materials.

“Our extensive capabilities in the reuse of metals and non-metal materials, and the sorting of different materials from end-of-life vehicles, have positioned us as a market leader for recycling in Italy,” said Mauro Grotto, vice president of Italmetalli, a Fiori Group company. “Our collaboration with Dow grants us to be ranked in the forefront of seeking new solutions to reach European end-of-life vehicle recycling targets and is in line with our guiding pillars of scientific research, restoring the value of waste and communicating this value in an open and educational way”.

“As two leaders committed to fostering a circular economy for polymers, plastics and polyurethanes, collaborative innovation is key to accelerating sustainable mobility,” said Dr. Esther Quintanilla, Dow’s global MobilityScience™ marketing director. “By joining forces with Fiori Group, we are strengthening our commitment to a sustainable future for the automotive industry through our leading materials in this key growth segment and their expertise in expanding the recycled fraction from end-of-life vehicles.”

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dow is increasingly focused on new sustainable solutions including new technology for mechanical and chemical recycling from different materials that are currently considered waste. The collaboration between Dow and Fiori Group will be an automotive and mobility recycling program featuring the Dow Renuva™ portfolio of recycled materials.

With world-class technical capabilities and a diverse portfolio of materials science options, Dow MobilityScience™ pioneers innovation that drives global progress. From addressing challenges like decarbonization to enhancing EV performance, Dow remains at the forefront of advancing mobility. For further details, please visit the MobilityScience™ website.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About Fiori Group

Fiori Group has been operating for around 70 years and today represents one of the main Italian companies in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap recycling sector. Always looking for technologically advanced solutions, it combines goals often seen as diverging: economic development and environmental protection. As a natural evolution of this responsible approach and constant commitment to continuous improvement, the Fiori Group has decided to adhere to the EMAS Regulation for both the Crespellano-Bologna (Italmetalli) and Rome (Italferro) plants. In addition to the 2 ELVs shredding mills, the Group operates several lines dedicated to other non-ferrous metal waste and it deploys various technologies to close the end-of-life cycle for cars. The Group has a turnover of 450 million euros and approximately 200 employees.

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For further information, please contact:

Winnie Weng 
+86 18202142810  
wweng@dow.com

Isabelle Vanderstichelen 
+32-64-88-93-50  
 isabelle.vanderstichelen@dow.com

MIDLAND, Mich., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW) and Fiori Group, a company that collects, stores and processes ferrous and non-ferrous materials, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of a new ecosystem for recycling end-of-life (EOL) parts and materials of vehicles.

The MoU addresses both companies’ intent to handle analysis of the dismantling process and its impact on EOL waste fraction quality and suitability for recycling processes, as well as to create the new ecosystem business model under a ‘test and learn’ practice. Fiori Group and Dow MobilityScience™ teams will provide timely updates on experiments’ results, collaborating transparently to create a valuable prototype for recycling EOL vehicle parts and materials.

“Our extensive capabilities in the reuse of metals and non-metal materials, and the sorting of different materials from end-of-life vehicles, have positioned us as a market leader for recycling in Italy,” said Mauro Grotto, vice president of Italmetalli, a Fiori Group company. “Our collaboration with Dow grants us to be ranked in the forefront of seeking new solutions to reach European end-of-life vehicle recycling targets and is in line with our guiding pillars of scientific research, restoring the value of waste and communicating this value in an open and educational way”.

“As two leaders committed to fostering a circular economy for polymers, plastics and polyurethanes, collaborative innovation is key to accelerating sustainable mobility,” said Dr. Esther Quintanilla, Dow’s global MobilityScience™ marketing director. “By joining forces with Fiori Group, we are strengthening our commitment to a sustainable future for the automotive industry through our leading materials in this key growth segment and their expertise in expanding the recycled fraction from end-of-life vehicles.”

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dow is increasingly focused on new sustainable solutions including new technology for mechanical and chemical recycling from different materials that are currently considered waste. The collaboration between Dow and Fiori Group will be an automotive and mobility recycling program featuring the Dow Renuva™ portfolio of recycled materials.

With world-class technical capabilities and a diverse portfolio of materials science options, Dow MobilityScience™ pioneers innovation that drives global progress. From addressing challenges like decarbonization to enhancing EV performance, Dow remains at the forefront of advancing mobility. For further details, please visit the MobilityScience™ website.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About Fiori Group

Fiori Group has been operating for around 70 years and today represents one of the main Italian companies in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap recycling sector. Always looking for technologically advanced solutions, it combines goals often seen as diverging: economic development and environmental protection. As a natural evolution of this responsible approach and constant commitment to continuous improvement, the Fiori Group has decided to adhere to the EMAS Regulation for both the Crespellano-Bologna (Italmetalli) and Rome (Italferro) plants. In addition to the 2 ELVs shredding mills, the Group operates several lines dedicated to other non-ferrous metal waste and it deploys various technologies to close the end-of-life cycle for cars. The Group has a turnover of 450 million euros and approximately 200 employees.

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For further information, please contact:

Winnie Weng 
+86 18202142810  
wweng@dow.com

Isabelle Vanderstichelen 
+32-64-88-93-50  
 isabelle.vanderstichelen@dow.com