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What International Development Can Teach Businesses about Sustainability Metrics

Posted by dena.new on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 in Sustainable Development

Since 2000, the International Development (ID) community's battle to end (or substantially reduce) poverty by 2015 has played out on the world stage. There have been delays, defeats and some solid accomplishments. In doing so, the development community's thinking has evolved about what best constitu...

Who is Leading the Way for Sustainability?

Posted by dena.new on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 in Sustainable Development

Companies continue to rank low among global institutions when it comes to sustainability leadership, though a few companies — mostly the usual suspects — continue to rise above the others, according to an annual survey being released this week. If that sounds like damning with faint praise, it ...

Nike Joins NASA and USAID to Develop Sustainable Fabrics

Posted by dena.new on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 in Green Products/Services

Nike, NASA, U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. State Department have launched a challenge to create new, sustainable materials. It's an effort to bring collective genius, unprecedented networks and new resources to overcome some of humanity's toughes...

In Pursuit of Zero Waste Cities

Posted by dena.new on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 in Recycling

Cities cover 2 percent of the world's surface, but generate 70 percent of the world's waste. With increasing urban populations and consumption in developing nations, levels of urban waste can be expected to continue growing. Researchers have come up with a new tool to improve the measurement of was...

IBM Buys from Its Own Supply of Recycled Electronics

Posted by dena.new on Sunday, 05 May 2013 in Recycling

As major electronics companies continue to be accused of planning obsolescence into products, an IBM program focused on making good use of that old e-waste has been thriving. IBM’s Global Asset Recovery Services (GARS) can remanufacture just about any kind of IT equipment, regardless wheth...

Higher Education is Shaping the Future for Green Design

Posted by dena.new on Sunday, 05 May 2013 in Green Design

In 2012, despite a 39 percent decline in education sector-related construction, the growth in its total green share was estimated to be $16 billion, almost double the 2008 green education market, according to the new report from McGraw-Hill Construction, "New and Retrofit Green Schools: The Cost Ben...

Responsible Appliance Disposal

Posted by dena.new on Friday, 03 May 2013 in Recycling

Did You Know that Your Company Could become a RAD Partner? The United States EPA, in partnership with manufacturers, utilities, retailers and state affiliates, have reduced energy consumption, increased the recycling of durable goods, and ensured the proper handling of hazardous substances through ...

Why Buy Local First?

Posted by dena.new on Friday, 03 May 2013 in Buy Local

According to the 2012 survey by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, when you choose to do business locally, you are indeed making an impact. And that impact is happening at its best in the communities like ours that have embraced Local First. 65% of respondents reported revenue growth in ...

Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting: Hershey Chocolate Co.

Posted by dena.new on Thursday, 18 April 2013 in General Environment

The Hershey Chocolate Company has grown to be one of the most profitable chocolate companies in the world, and the largest producer in North America. What interests me (besides my love for chocolate) is the transparency and initiative that Hershey is taking to report their corporate social responsib...

UCLA's New Transparent Solar Film Could be Game-changer

Posted by dena.new on Saturday, 13 April 2013 in Solar

One of the holy grails of solar cell technology may have been found, with researchers at UCLA announcing they have created a new organic polymer that produces electricity, is nearly transparent and is more durable and malleable than silicon. The applications are mind-boggling. Windows that produce ...

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'Entourage' Star Acts with Sustainable Food App

Posted by dena.new on Friday, 12 April 2013 in Food

In addition to previewing a new sustainable food lifestyle app at the festival, the former Entourage star is also hosting music lineups at venues during the week to promote his Wreck room music project. The Food Tripping app, due to launch on Earth Day April 22, lets users find ...

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