Peak News and Views

Peak Sustainability Group celebrates 11-year anniversary, regional expansion, and tremendous company growth

Buckminster Fuller once said, “In order to change an existing paradigm you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete. That, in essence, is the higher service to which we are all being called.” Colleen Unema combined her educator mindset with a…

The Turlock Irrigation District approved a pilot project testing the construction of solar panels over canals in the San Joaquin Valley. Key takeaways: The decision was based on research demonstrating that covering the 4,000 miles of California’s water canals with solar panels could reduce evaporation by as much as 82%, saving up to 63 billion…

Welcome to our new column, Sustainability Spotlight! We are featuring businesses in Whatcom County that are putting sustainability into practice. Stay tuned for our next article featuring Colleen and Travis Unema of Brio Laundry and Brio Cleaners!  Happy 10th anniversary! When you reflect on your journey, what aspects of your business have remained constant and what…

Community engagement is hard work. It can be a thankless job, but it also can be the most rewarding work with the best people. We’ve had the honor of working with some amazing people who are truly committed to community, future generations, and a healthy environment.  Whether you have been in the technical or policy trenches for…

Larry Fink’s 2022 Letter to CEOs: The Power of Capitalism “Every company and every industry will be transformed by the transition to a net zero world. The question is, will you lead, or will you be led?” Key takeaways: Employees everywhere are searching for more meaningful and flexible work. Additionally, the pandemic brought issues such…