MIDDLEVILLE — At the Herkimer Diamonds KOA, campers can experience almost all the amenities of a luxury hotel while generating the same environmental impact as a tent.
That’s because the campground recently opened KOA Solar 1, a 100 percent off-the-grid lodging option. The lodge, which opened in May, not only pampers guests, but also educates them on the importance of reducing their impact on the environment.

ITHACA — The CEO of e2e Materials says his growing company is establishing a new prototyping facility in Ithaca.

LEONARDSVILLE — When you’re dining out, do you ever stop and think about where that baked potato or steak came from?

SKANEATELES — Nestled along a rural road in Skaneateles, Nature’s Chemistry, LLC is dealing with a growth spurt.

Nature’s Chemistry, which launched at 4022 Mill Road in Skaneateles nearly three years ago, produces dietary supplements; organic, gluten-free foods; herbal extract; and health products.

The money will help establish a virtual design studio that will allow designers to evaluate architectural and mechanical measures to increase energy savings in commercial and residential buildings. The project is led by Jensen Zhang of SU's L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science and Michael Pelken of SU's School of Architecture.

SYRACUSE — A local company is playing a big role in the state’s effort to clean up and redevelop abandoned industrial sites. It’s leading to strong sales growth for S&W Redevelopment of North America, LLC.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified e-waste as the fastest growing component of the solid-waste stream. E-waste typically contains toxic and potentially hazardous constituents. Manufacturers do not pay for the cost to safely manag