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While the economic crash of late has been tough on business and American families alike, I have enjoyed seeing the reemergence of our economy that has readopted old ways of doing business through local product sourcing, increased social responsibility and environmental standards, and the re-purposing of old products. I like the sense of community and [...]
Similar what we do here at the Green Chamber, the rise of the Sharing Economy shows the profitability of sustainable businesses. The Sharing Economy refers to borrowing, sharing, or swapping goods and services and has seen recent growth in the age of online business and social media. While I agree, as this article states, [...]
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its fifth annual ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard today. California, four time top-ranked state in energy-efficiency, was beaten out by Massachusetts this year. New York State, Oregon, and Vermont finish up the top five states in rank order. The 10 states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last) [...]
Today the Obama Administration released the 2011 America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Progress Report. 15 federal agencies outlined their combined conservation and recreation successes. Successes include creation of jobs, new trail designations, the creation of urban campgrounds, and investments in large landscapes such as the Everglades. The report elucidates efforts made under the AGO initiative to [...]
Bravo Peter Byck. What so many others have attempted has finally been realized; a documentary about one of society’s most pressing issues sans rhetoric. Carbon Nation is a fun, easy to digest documentary created to enlighten and motivate the masses. However, unlike most independent, educational films this one is a call to action without the [...]
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