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The nation's three largest tuna companies, including North Shore-based StarKist, have sent cease-and-desist letters to activist group Greenpeace, which this week posted an online video using their mascots -- Charlie the Tuna, the Chicken of the Sea mermaid and the bee used by Bumble Bee. The group claims fishing techniques used by the companies are unsustainable. The industry-backed National Fisheries Institute has launched its own website in response, accusing Greenpeace of not participating in efforts to encourage sustainability and of grandstanding.
Dynamics Inc., a McCandless-based payment technology company, said it would relocate operations to a 115,000-square-foot Cheswick facility purchased from the Regional Industrial Development Corp. Dynamics also is in the process of hiring 20 employees and plans to continue hiring over the next 12 months, said CEO Jeff Mullen.
Certifikid, a daily deal website specifically targeting families, plans to begin offering deals in the Pittsburgh market next month. The site was launched last year in the Washington, D.C., area by Jamie and Brian Ratner. Mr. Ratner, a Greensburg native, went to Shady Side Academy and the University of Pittsburgh law school.
Social and environmental organization Sustainable Pittsburgh is sponsoring the Green Workplace Challenge, a contest encouraging business owners and property managers to adopt green practices in their facilities. Companies will receive points for encouraging employee carpools, reducing water and energy use, and other sustainable practices. Businesses can sign up for the competition, which launches on Sept. 14. Visit http://greenchallenge.C4SPgh.org for more information.
First Published August 19, 2011 12:00 am
