- The Plastic Bag: To Re-Use or Not to Re-Use
The Wall Street Journal ran a fascinating piece a couple of weeks ago on the emergence of the reusable bag as the go-to green choice of retailers nationwide – and the eco-disaster these bags represent.
A lot of leading retailers offer reusable bags – they’re the hip new green thing to be doing…and some municipalities (San Francisco) and retailers (Ikea) have taken the initiative to forbid the use of the ubiquitous “disposable” plastic bag.
October 7
- ClimatePULSE: Top 5 Clean Technologies
This week in ClimatePULSE we take a look at some of the most promising clean technology solutions. And now that...
October 7
- What is a Conservation Entrepreneur?
The Wildlife Conservation Network describes a conservation entrepreneur as someone who demonstrates “the spirit of entrepreneurship in launching innovative...
October 7
- Is There a Green Upside to the Economic Meltdown?
The economic meltdown could be good news for the area of clean energy investing, according to Steven Fraser, a senior...
October 7
- UK Creates Dept. of Energy and Climate Change
As part of Prime Minister Gordan's reshuffle, a new department was created that is likely to boost growth in the...
October 6
- AlwaysOn Going Green 2008 WrapUp: Bridging Green’s Great Divide
There remains a distinct disconnect between the Green Movement and Clean Tech. One is rooted in Berkeley, the other Silicon...
October 6
- Green Exchange Marketplace Aims at Becoming the Largest Green Business Community in the U.S.
Brothers David and Doug Baum founded Baum Development LLC, in Chicago in 1989. In 1991 they started Baum Realty Group. Baum...
October 6
- Sustainable Agriculture in practice: the benefits of grass-fed cattle and beef
With growing numbers of producers and consumers looking to re-connect and find healthier, more sustainable and ecologically beneficial ways of producing and consuming food, goings-on at the Whitten Ranch high up in Colorado’s San Luis Valley can serve as a valuable case study of family ranches and farms, the growing sustainable agriculture movement and the application of triple bottom line principles.
October 4
- Financial Meltdown. Sinking Economy. Is the Green Revolution in Business Dead?
It’s fair to say that, over the past few years, companies across all industries have begun to invest in the...
October 4
- San Francisco Moves Ahead With Electric Vehicle Initiative
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is on a roll with initiatives aimed at placing the city at the forefront of...
October 3
- In the age of financial meltdown, does sustainability matter?
I was in the UK at a CIO workshop last week (post coming up), and missed a lot of the...
October 3
- West Coast Green Charrette Puts The Wheels on The Road
Sustainability oriented conferences can typically be counted on to deliver compacted learning, immersion into the forefront of thought innovation,...
October 3
- Weekly Green Business Wrap-Up
Check out the highlight this week in green business!
October 3
- Green Challenge Showcase: Boston Public Health Commission
Net Impact, a group of future and current leaders who use business to create positive change invited student and professional...
October 2
- 3rd Quarter Shows Another Record for Venture Capital Funding of Clean Tech Start-ups
Amid all the gnashing of teeth, high-drama, suspended presidential campaigns, and general ensuing panic over the economic crisis of late,...
October 1
- The New Business Metrics: Measuring Social Returns
How do you create effective organizations focused on sustainable social impact? For those who believe in combining social mission with...
October 1
- Coconut Shells: Not Just For Mermaids Anymore
The big, homely coconut is put to use in a wide variety of foods, from the ever popular Almond Joy...
October 1
- Interested in reusable containers? Not sure if it makes sense economically?
Try the Reusables Cost Comparison Tool designed by the Reusable Packaging Association. The tool was demonstrated this past week at...
October 1
- Cutting Emissions is Good for Economy
Cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is good for the economy, according to a report released last week by California...
October 1
- Greening Nano Technology
Greening nano technology? Take your cue from nature itself! Check out how green gold particles are made.
September 30
- Ben&Jerry's, Greenpeace Introduce US Citizens To The First Greenfreezer
Ben&Jerry's introduce US citizens to the first Greenfreezer ever.
September 30
- The Promise Of Green Jobs In Hard Numbers
The UNEP got a few global worker associations together and commissioned an in depth study into the real promise of the green jobs sector. If you want a clear insight into what's happening where, check out this study.
September 30
LOHAS Weekly reports that Levi Strauss has published a list of all contract factories that produce their various branded products. It's a great way of demonstrating that the company has nothing to hide in terms of workplace compliance issues as well as environmental regulations. It also puts preasure on suppliers, many of whom may operate in countries with poor reputations for high workplace standards, to comply at higher levels. The report can be found here.
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The Lazy Environ- mentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living
World- changing: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual
Walking the Talk: The Business Case for Sustainable Development
The Sustainability Advantage : Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line
Blink : The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
