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It’s been a while since we made mention of our appreciation for TriplePundit’s phenomenal quiver of contributors (both regular and guest). Today, inspired by Inhabitat, it’s time for a little recognition and an easy way to interact more closely with our growing community. Quite simply, follow us on Google + In case you’ve been under [...]

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Over the years we’ve been approached by hundreds of companies and organizations looking for 3p to report on their news. We’ve done our best to cover the most interesting stories but many slip though. We’ve occasionally taken guest postings from companies as well, but can only do a very limited number of them, and they [...]

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April fool 2011 :-) It all started with a snake, or to be more precise, a bunch of snakes. A couple of Koch Industries’ chemical and refinery plants in Texas and Louisiana have been experiencing slowdowns and increasingly frequent shutdowns because of snake nests and even gator nests clogging up their discharge pipes. David Koch [...]

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By: Neil Schnall April fool 2011 :-) In a move reflective of their heightened commitment to sustainability and CSR, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has announced the introduction of the industry’s first fully reusable hamburger bun. The new bun will first be introduced on a new sandwich called “The McAgain,” before being utilized across all major [...]

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April fool 2011 :-) In what might be one of the most remarkable about-faces ever to come from within the beltway, James Inhofe, Senator and minority ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee (R. OKLA), apologized to a stunned Senate chamber for calling climate change the “greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American [...]

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April fool 2011 :-) After Monsanto’s 2009 announcement to end their production of GMO seeds and research, the company is now making amends with the developing world. After selling extensive amounts of “terminator seeds,” or seeds that last one year and then die, the company is paying its dues. Many farmers had not been not [...]

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April fool 2011 :-) Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke announced that the world’s largest retail chain will create a company-wide set of requirements and qualifications for specific store positions, promotions and raises. It is not a coincidence that Scott made the announcement as the Supreme Court hears the case against Walmart alleging discrimination against [...]

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April fool 2011 :-) After years, if not decades of bickering, both the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate have finally passed a bill to cap and trade carbon emissions.  But with a House led by Republican majority, and a Senate where Democrats are in control, how did the Cap and Trade finally [...]

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Our friends at 2degrees were kind enough to invite JustMeans co-founder Kevin Long and me to put together a webinar next week (Wednesday, March 2) on the impact of social media and sustainability. It’ll be a pretty open topic event, with plenty of time to interact, once Kevin and I introduce the basics. If you’re [...]

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Brands are well-aware that women make 85% of consumer purchasing decisions. Moms, in particular, are targeted by companies wanting them to spend their family budget on their products. Although many moms have always been discriminating, concerned and vocal consumers, they now have a new forum in which to express their approval or disdain for businesses and their [...]

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Each year we like to update our records with some basic demographic information about you, our readers. It’s really important for us to get a good number of respondents so that we can understand you better, deliver better news and information, and find the right partners to work with. It’s that time again! As a [...]

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By Linda Chang With its compelling basic premise, FailCon has made a memorable mark on the conference scene. Most of the time, conferences are about best practices and success stories. But behind all that success is a fair share of failure. So what gives? How do you know what it really takes? And how do [...]

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Imagine if when you searched for “oil spill,” you got not only the most relevant links, but also the most relevant videos as well as ways that you can help through online action.  Now imagine that for each video you watched about the oil spill, you were served up more highly relevant media absent the [...]

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Many so called “green” conferences are lacking in their own efforts to be environmentally friendly. When planning your next event consider your environmental impact in the following areas: location, food service, transportation, marketing, and presentations.

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A year ago today… It’s not often on 3p that we get a chance to talk about pop idols, or music in general. But today, the music industry has finally started taking “green” seriously with the introduction of a solar powered robot to replace teen sensation Justin Bieber. In case you’re over the age of [...]

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PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY, April 1, 2010 – Today, Anderson Office Supply, the Tri-State area’s leading supplier of name brand office supplies, photocopiers and top brand furniture since 1957 announced a new $3 million partnership with U-Stick Adhesives to offer new, green themed stickers on all products sold by Anderson beginning [...]

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Brooks Sports, Inc. designs and manufactures high performance running footwear for men, women and children. The company, known for its breakthrough advancements in running shoes, also incorporates sustainability practices into its products and manufacturing processes. Green Silence One of Brooks’ newest products, Green Silence, is a high performance, sustainable competition racing flat.   Every component in [...]

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While technology has become more affordable and readily available, discarded electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, has become a great big problem.  That shiny new gadget you buy today will probably be obsolete tomorrow.  So what happens to all that electronic waste? According to a 60 Minutes segment, an estimated 130,000 computers are thrown [...]

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Dear Readers, TriplePundit has had a heck of a year. With your help, we’ve grown to be one of the most widely-read online publications about sustainable business, we’ve brought in many new contributors, and we’ve helped stoke the fires of a new, green economy in many new places. We hope you’ve had a great time [...]

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Dear Readers, Triple Pundit has had a heck of a year. With your help we’ve grown to be one of the most widely read online publications about sustainable business, brought in many new contributors, and helped stoke the fires of a new, green economy in many new places. We hope you’ve had a great time [...]

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As November rolls along, we’re happy to see our community of readers, contributors, and sponsors growing. Our sponsors in particular are what make it possible to continue to publish great content and continue to build the 3p movement. Please take some time to check out what they’re doing and if you’re in a position to [...]

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Readers: As you know, we’re in the wild West of new media, where the definition of journalism is blurry; where barriers to entry are delightfully low; and where ways to make a living are fleeting. We love what we (with your help) have created at 3P and want to keep it growing in the most [...]

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It’s not unusual to encounter wood-fired biomass power plants. Utilities in Europe and the USA currently  add wood to the coal boilers.  Here’s a new tactic for  biomass burning. A large Louisiana coal-fired generator is planting a food crop as well as switch grass to do some trial burns.  There are permitting and Cap & [...]

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As you likely noticed, the 3p team has been hard at work to provide the people who have made what started as a little side project the conversation-starting site that it is today. We’d like to thank you, our readers for being part of the movement in support of integrating people, planet, and profit in [...]

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Early Registration (and 40% Discount) Ends July 8th This year’s SOCAP09 conference will offer three days (September 1-3) of rich content, over 100 speakers, and a special “unconference” day. In its second year, the Social Capital Markets conference brings together the broad ecosystem of capital (funds, foundations and individual investors) with for-profit and non-profit entrepreneurs [...]

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Over 650 business and brand strategists, designers and sustainability executives gathered in Monterey, CA last week for the Sustainable Brands ‘09 conference. The three-day event brought together attendees from all over the world representing a broad blend of industries and experience levels. The program offered equal measures of education and inspiration for everyone, from beginners [...]

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REDIRECTING….

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I can admit when I have made a “significant error.” Liquid natural gas (LNG) and gas to liquid (GTL) are different. According to the Center of Liquified Natural Gas, “LNG is natural gas in liquid form.” GTL converts gas to a liquid form using a chemical reaction known as the Fischer-Tropsch process. Just to clarify [...]

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The Movement Triple Pundit’s highly influential audience attends many of the leading events that discuss business and technology that leave the world better off. As a result, our team is actively working to promote and participate in the events that are driving our collective movement. Our Audience Triple Pundit is one of the world’s most [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! To those of you outside the US, happy Thanksgiving anyway! Mr. Turkey here seems to have kidnapped the blog, and there won’t be any posting today or tommorow, check back on Monday! Looking forward to some great posts next week.

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