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This article has been reprinted from the Huffington Post. . I have had conversations with many federal government contractors recently about sustainable business practices. Many are unaware of the federal requirements around sustainability. Did you know that if you are … Continue reading
Have you noticed how having a vendor or a client that takes the environment into account does business a little differently than you’re used to? Are you curious as to how they approach operations or customer service? Corporations with sustainability … Continue reading
In the spirit of Earth Month, EMC Corporation, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and InnoCentive Inc, are looking for eco-innovators to help solve the challenge of electronic waste (e-waste). The challenge ends on June 3rd, 2012 and is open to the public for … Continue reading
Some Americans love this time of year, of buying lots of stuff to make their dreams come true. Other Americans understand that this behavior consumes virgin materials and is not a sustainable lifestyle in the long term. Yet, every year … Continue reading
There’s a myriad of reasons why people want green jobs. Some want to help the planet. Others are looking for a new career. While others may want to be part of what some experts have called the “next big thing.” … Continue reading
Each year worldwide, more than 50,000,000 people pass away. Burial practices can be extremely toxic and have a harmful environmental impact. Despite these times being difficult and sensitive, it has become increasingly important to consider the environmental cost of traditional … Continue reading
Important questions have arisen within the field environmental studies/politics/ethics etc. Who gets to participate in environmental governance and more importantly who assumes the majority of the burdens of environmental degradation? Environmental justice is, by no means, a new subject. Beginning … Continue reading
As the global economic storm rages on, Wall Street executives and their city officials are discussing how to transform the US financial sector into an international hub for green finance and environmental commodities trading. Talks were sparked by news of … Continue reading
Materials and resources that go into the construction process are enormous and they generate massive amounts of waste. About 40 percent of the total waste stream in the United States is from construction and demolition. There is no doubt that … Continue reading
