Triple Pundit Readers Get Free Tickets to Dwell on Design LA
If you’ve ever wanted to green your home or workplace, then you’ll want to be at Dwell on Design LA on June 5-8, 2008. Dwell is hosting a conference and exhibition that brings together everyone who is anyone in the sustainable design field. Here is your chance to talk with architects, designers, and other trade [...]
Tackling Climate Change As A Policymaker? Local Does It!
Story about the UK’s local approach to carbon emission reduction and various rather alarming studies about global warming.
Google Earth Now Allows You Look Into The Future And See The Planet Sink
Google Zeitgeist conference unveils a new toy; look into the future with google earth and see what the planet looks like if met predictions and antarctica research proves valid.
Shell Discusses Global Energy Scenarios in First Live Web Chat, Part 2
Shell’s Global Business Environment executive and team took to the Web May 15 looking to share their views on key global trends and Shell’s outlook regarding energy, economic development and the environment in the first Shell Dialogue live web chat.
Shell Discusses Global Energy Scenarios in First Live Web Chat
Shell’s Global Environment team discussed its “Global Energy Scenarios to 2050″ research and analysis in the first of a planned series of live web chats Thursday, May 15.
EcoTuesday Event, Earth Day – April 22, in YOUR City
EcoTuesday is a forum for sustainable business leaders to come together to network, collaborate, and engage with one another in a structured environment. Here’s how it works: Participants arrive and settle in, taking a few minutes to get a beverage and see old friends and meet new ones. We start the evening with a speaker [...]
Sustainability Below the Surface: Sustainable Brands Conference This June in Beautiful Monterey
The Sustainable Brands Conference is coming to Monterey California this June 2nd to the 5th at the Hyatt Regency. Innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of businesses large and small are slated for attendance at this unique conference billed as the “only conference focused on sustainability as a key driver for brand prosperity and success in the 21st century.” [...]
Eco Tuesday: A Discussion with Jonah Sachs of Free Range Studios
TriplePundit has partnered with EcoTuesday, the monthly sustainable business networking event to provide an online dialog following each EcoTuesday event. The idea is that conversations that started at the event can be continued online, and connections that were made can be rekindled. On Tuesday, March 25, EcoTuesday took place at Le Colonial Restaurant in San [...]
EcoTuesday Networking Event, March 25, in YOUR City
EcoTuesday is a forum for sustainable business leaders to come together to network, collaborate, and engage with one another in a structured environment. Here’s how it works: Participants arrive and settle in, taking a few minutes to get a beverage and see old friends and meet new ones. We start the evening with a speaker [...]
The International Year of Sanitation
Looking to draw attention and redress the staggering fact that some 49% of the world’s population lack access to basic sanitation and safe, sustainable water sources, the UN has launched a global financing mechanism, the Global Sanitation Fund, and is organizing World Sanitation Day events in Geneva and New York.
World Powers Down for Earth Hour
Imagine iconic structures like the Sears Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge in darkness. During Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm, cities across the globe will be powering down for one hour. Lights and unnecessary electrical items will be turned off from San Francisco to Bangkok. 24 cities, thousands of businesses and [...]
Lots of Renewable Energy Pledges at WIREC 2008
Lots of activity at WIREC 2008 (the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference), including more than 100 uni-, bi- and multi-lateral pledges from some 40 countries to increase renewable energy development and use.
A Most Pleasant (Pedal Powered) Revolution
One cold day last Fall, I was coming out of Briar Patch Co-op, the first LEED certified commercial building in Grass Valley, California. Outside was a pack of bikers, who seemed to have that “biker shine,” that ineffable energy that they have, and this grouchy writer was having none of it. Or tried not to. [...]
Focus the Nation: How would you spend $100 billion in a clean energy movement?
Today, all acroos the country, participants are tuning in and submitting their two-bits on solutions to global warming in a “teach in” called Focus the Nation. More than 1,600 institutions, the majority of which are colleges and universities are involved in this solution think tank. This gathering of minds involves faculty-led symposiums and round table [...]
Wild and Scenic Film Festival : How to fit 120 films into a town of < 3000
How do you fit the biggest environmental film festival in the country into a town with a grand total of two movie theaters? Get creative, and reach out to groups you may not have otherwise thought to do so. Such was the case for this past weekend’s Wild and Scenic Film Festival, taking place in [...]
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants”
Thus is the opening line in the introduction to, and the gist of, Michael Pollan’s new book In Defense of Food. Pollan has a gift for taking simple concepts and expand them into the “Big Picture”. Many are surely aware of his previous book Omnivore’s Dilemma, in which he presented the reader with a simple question: “What should we have for [...]
GreenXchange Brings Big Players to the Sustainability Table
Yesterday, the GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference in Los Angeles brought together influential players to discuss how to meet our current environmental challenges. TriplePundit was there to get the scoop.
NREL to Cut Emissions 75% by 2009
The US DoE’s National Renewable Energy Lab is playing a central and pivotal role when it comes to carrying out research, development and commercialization of promising alternative energy and clean technologies. As part of its outreach efforts, NREL on Tuesay pledged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 75% by 2009 as a member of the EPA’s Climate Leaders program.
The Triple “P” Wave and the Road to Bali
The line forms on the left as heads of state and other high-ranking government officials announce pledges and ambitious plans aimed at reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions in the build-up to the United Nations Climate Conference to be held in Bali December 3-14.
Opportunity Green 2007 in L.A.
Los Angeles is not typically known for its eco-cred, but the organizers of Opportunity Green 2007 hope to change that. They have organized a conference to bring together some of the most influential green professionals at the UCLA School of Management this Saturday, November 17. What makes this conference unique is the opportunity to watch [...]
Green Festival 2007 – The San Francisco Version
From Keith Rockmael at Greenerati.com We felt a little guilty strolling through the San Francisco stop on Green Festival tour while others removed black gold from various wildlife that an Exxon Valdez-like tanker recently dumped into San Francisco Bay. At least a good percentage of the environmentalists, vegan hipsters, LOHAS types and simple non Green [...]
The California Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Credit System Makes Electric Cars Affordable
Contrary to the title of the documentary released last year (“Who Killed the Electric Car?”), the electric car is alive and well. Independent car companies like Tesla Motors and Phoenix Motorcars have demonstrated that all-electric battery vehicle technology is feasible, sexy, and (almost) affordable. While the Tesla Roadster is still out of most people’s price [...]
Case Studies for “Green” Corporate Marketers
The Business Development Institute and PR Newswire are putting on a half-day conference in New York on Tuesday, July 24th that will feature “green communications” case studies presented by corporate executives from Ford, HSBC, Interface, National Geographic, and the U.S. EPA. If you can’t be there in person, sign up to view a free webcast [...]
Saving Green by Going Green Accelerator – Tuesday in San Francisco
If you’re a small business owner in the SF Bay Area who is looking for help “going green”, the Inspiring Green Leadership group has an event on Tuesday April 3rd that can help you out, for free. Details follow: Be Coached by a Volunteer EnviroMentor who Wants You to be a Green Business If your [...]
Trashy Travel
When I travel, I reluctantly throw away my recyclables as it is too much hassle to seek out a recycling bin. I guess I’m not alone: According to the WSJ “Airlines Feel Pressure as Pollution Fight Takes Off“, the airline industry throws away enough aluminum cans each year to build 58 Boeing 747s. To put [...]
On Both Sides of the Atlantic Fashion Faces the Future
Three cheers for Concha Guerra, Vice-Consul for Economics and Technology Innovation for the Community of Madrid and Leonor Perez Pita, director of Madrid’s “Pasarela Cibeles”, Spain’s top fashion show. Reacting to protests against the gaunt image projected at last year’s Cibeles, they announced this week that new health guidelines would be enforced for screening models [...]
3p Founder Nick Aster at Commonwealth Club Jan 31st
Something for your calendar: I will be part of a panel at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, January 31st. The topic is “Environmental Blogging” and I’ll be joined by Siel from Green LA Girl, Alex Steffan from Worldchanging, and Graham Hill (or Tim McGee) from Treehugger. Eric Corey Freed is the organizer and Gil [...]
Rams, Eagles Play “Climate Neutral” NFL Game
Can climate neutrality and the NFL go hand in hand? LOHAS directory reports that it is indeed possible! Last week’s game in St. Louis between the Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles generated an estimated 58 tons of carbon emissions – mostly to heat the domed stadium. An organization called StopGlobalWarming.org has arranged the purchase of [...]
Buisiness Week Goes Solar in Latest Issue
Actually, the latest issue of business week is about a lot more than solar energy. It’s about alternative energy in general, and about how the cost for many forms of alternative energy will soon be cheaper than that of fossil fuels. From efficiency to personal power generation, it’s a great expose that goes to the [...]
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San Diego: June 4-7
Sustainable Brands 2012: Join us as the Sustainability, Brand Strategy and Innovation Communities convene to shape the future. Discover and participate in the sustainable brand revolution by collaborating to shift consumer demand, drive heretical innovation, and evolve the business case. 20% Reader discount with code "nwtripsb12".
Webinar: June 5
Running an Effective Corporate Volunteer Program with AngelPoints: Key clients discuss how they put the AngelPoints Volunteering solution to work for them. Attend this webinar to learn best practices, tips & tricks - and how to get an effective volunteer program off the ground at your organization.
Seattle: June 11-12GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
Portland & Seattle: June 13 & 14
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum:
Join keynote speaker Van Jones and sustainable business leaders from dozens of innovative companies for an interactive presentation and conversation on The Access Economy and how it affects you and your business, as well as high-impact networking. Register now for Portland on June 13 & Seattle on June 14.
NYC: June 27-28Responsible Business Summit USA: Discover how to fully embed and integrate CSR in your organization. Learn how to collaborate with key stakeholders and establish competitive edge using proven CSR strategies. Hear best practices from GAP Inc, Timberland, Lockheed Martin, Life Technologies, Campbell Soup and many more.
Minneapolis: July 19-20GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
Boston: Sep 13-14GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
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San Diego: June 4-7
Sustainable Brands 2012: Join us as the Sustainability, Brand Strategy and Innovation Communities convene to shape the future. Discover and participate in the sustainable brand revolution by collaborating to shift consumer demand, drive heretical innovation, and evolve the business case. 20% Reader discount with code "nwtripsb12".
Webinar: June 5
Running an Effective Corporate Volunteer Program with AngelPoints: Key clients discuss how they put the AngelPoints Volunteering solution to work for them. Attend this webinar to learn best practices, tips & tricks - and how to get an effective volunteer program off the ground at your organization.
Seattle: June 11-12GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
Portland & Seattle: June 13 & 14
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum:Join keynote speaker Van Jones and sustainable business leaders from dozens of innovative companies for an interactive presentation and conversation on The Access Economy and how it affects you and your business, as well as high-impact networking. Register now for Portland on June 13 & Seattle on June 14.
NYC: June 27-28Responsible Business Summit USA: Discover how to fully embed and integrate CSR in your organization. Learn how to collaborate with key stakeholders and establish competitive edge using proven CSR strategies. Hear best practices from GAP Inc, Timberland, Lockheed Martin, Life Technologies, Campbell Soup and many more.
Minneapolis: July 19-20GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
Boston: Sep 13-14GRI Certified Training: Demand for sustainability experts is growing rapidly as companies look for proven professionals. For companies, GRI trained employees mean faster implementations and better use of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework. Join our partner ISOS group for this two day session. Early bird discounts apply!
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