Whole Foods Rejects Dirty Fuel From Candian Tar Sands
February 17th, 2010Opts for cleaner transportation fuels. http://bit.ly/dftO8M
Lenten Carbon Fast 2010
February 16th, 2010Here are 40 “carbon fasting” suggestions published by the Archdiocese of Washington. Some great, practical ideas. http://bit.ly/9rk0FE
What Works To Help People Evolve Towards Sustainabiilty?
February 15th, 2010Stephanie Simon of the WSJ provides an excellent overview of Boulder, Co.’s efforts to become a sustainable city. http://bit.ly/bmyOVM. Boulder has found that after undergoing an energy audit, people don’t make the changes recommended. The likely barrier? Cost.
One innovative idea to help owners pay for expensive energy reduction measures are Property Assessed Clean Energy Bonds (PACE). A PACE bond is a bond where the proceeds are lent to commercial and residential property owners to finance energy retrofits (efficiency measures and small renewable energy systems) and who then repay their loans over 20 years via an annual assessment on their property tax bill. For more information, go to http://www.pacenow.org.
Companies With Sustainability Focus Must Improve Communication To Consumer
February 10th, 2010http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/02/09/study-shows-wide-gap-between-actual-and-perceived-green-efforts
Traffic Main Cause Of Air Pollution In Chicago Region
February 8th, 2010Illinois’ Cash For Clunker Appliances Program In Effect Now
February 4th, 2010Looking for new appliances, water heaters or HVAC units? Check out the this website to learn about appliances that qualify for rebates, and a list of qualified professionals and retail stores that can help you. http://bit.ly/9iddYf
SEC Requires Publically Traded Companies To Disclose Risks Related to Climate Change
January 27th, 2010Today, SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro said.: “It is neither surprising nor especially remarkable for us to conclude that of course a company must consider whether potential legislation — whether that legislation concerns climate change or new licensing requirements — is likely to occur,” Schapiro said.
Also, companies need to consider the effects of severe weather patterns and changing market demand related to a business’ carbon footprint. Here’s the letter: http://bit.ly/bE35mQ
Anderson Windows – one our our event sponsors- On Sustainability
January 26th, 2010Listen to Anderson Window’s Mr. J. Glassnap explain how sustainability is at the heart of Anderson’s products and business practices. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEi_T9eCtY
Powerful Purchasing Tool Helps Consumers Support Companies Committed to Renewable Energy & Sustainability
January 25th, 2010Whole Foods and Staples Office – past sponsors for our sustainabiility events – stand out for their renewable energy purchases. Check out other top retailers, colleges, printers and towns who are committed to renewable energy. http://www.epa.gov/grnpower/toplists/top50.htm