Sustainable

Green Building Even in the toughest construction market we’ve seen in a long time, green building companies are holding their own. Apogee (APOG) is a leading manufacturer of efficient glass, which coats some of the highest profile green buildings, such as the Bank of America tower currently under construction in New York City. Accsys Technology is [...]

In the second part of this series I will discuss ways of making sustainable, local food affordable. I was hoping to be able to keep this to one post, but as I’m long-winded and tangents always arise that are worth exploring, the second part of the series will come in two posts.Before we discuss how to make sustainable food affordable, it helps to have a different perspective on our diets and wha

This first post is going to be about meal planning. What I hope will be a brief (for me) introduction to planning meals which are easy to prepare, that also reduce waste, environmental impact, and cost without having to eat the same thing every night. This might seem obvious, but to someone whose diet consists largely of takeout or prepared foods, the first step to meal planning is to learn what

This series of posts is a result of my experience, as well as a few posts I’ve seen recently. Chile is doing a series on food security and what to do if food or the resources to obtain food are unavailable; Arduous did a post of food waste and cooking for one, which got me thinking. I started thinking about the path to food sustainability and the “in between” region, folks who aren’t desti

In a consumer driven society we are frequently confronted with life style decisions that can impact on our environment and one of the largest decisions that any of us will make is the kind of house that we choose to live in. The twin fangs of global warming and rising energy costs has seen in [...]

Ecopreneurist publishes news and helpful tips for social and sustainable entrepreneurship. Discover new green products and services for the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) demographic, and get branding and marketing advice for starting a green business....

Alberta and the oil sands get a pretty dirty rap from environmentalists. When you are running the biggest project on earth you are always under scrutiny and of course everyone has an opinion. Yet every month or so I find an article about how Alberta is leading the world environmentally one way or another. "Edmonton will soon become the first city in the world to start turning its solid waste int

In this article, The Economist strongly argues for involvement of local communities in preservation and sustainable development of forests in which they dwell. Further on, it states that poor people who rely on nature's gifts for their livelyhood, should be helped to help themselves. The Forest Rights Bill that the Indian government is considering at this point, if enacted, would mark a huge step

Kona Blue co-founder and president Neil Sims is making open-ocean aquaculture more environmentally friendly and sustainable by raising Hawaiian yellowtail or Kona Kampachi (Seriola rivoliana) in deeper water that is further from shore. In these areas the fish are kept healthy by a sufficient supply of clean water and strong currents. The fish are being raised in what Kona Blue calls the “cleanes

Kona Blue co-founder and president Neil Sims is making open-ocean aquaculture more environmentally friendly and sustainable by raising Hawaiian yellowtail or Kona Kampachi (Seriola rivoliana) in deeper water that is further from shore. In these areas the fish are kept healthy by a sufficient supply of clean water and strong currents. The fish are being [...]

I had dinner with Mark Kurlansky last night, author of such amazing books as Cod, Salt, and The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell. Well, actually, that’s kind of a lie; I snacked while he spoke of his latest work, The Last Fish Tale. He came to the local Community Association in a small [...]

Independent External Mini-Auditory to NORFOR’s Sustainable Forestry Management in Galicia I) Introduction Concerned by recent public statements by different environmentalist organizations in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Thomson Financial News - 06.04.08 Original URL BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - European Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger on Wednesday defended the EU's biofuels policy, arguing that its impact on food prices is 'negligible', but conceded that there is a need for a 'thorough reflection' on how to make biofuels sustainable. The European Union has set a target that biofuels will account

The SGR -- a zero-sum game for physician reimbursement under Medicare which guarantees year-over-year lower unit prices -- has got to go. Time has run out on the last stopgap measure, and el presidente promises to veto the current fix...

Rachel Bagley, a Fashion design student at South East Essex College (UK) created for her degree in Fashion Design a wearable electronic collection with a twist: all fabrics used are either organic cotton or environmentally friendly peace silk. The aim of her collection is to show how wearable electronics, combined with the insightful selection of [...]

Shimla: State Government would be considering formulation of a long term sustainable Industrial Policy to give boost to the industrial friendly environment in the state in different sectors. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while discussing industrial promotion prospects in the state with the National BJP Industrial Cell visiting the State [...]

Almost all biofuel used today results in more GHG (Green House Gas) emissions than conventional fuel, when one examine current practices from the viewpoint of sustainability, And yet, we learn from Green Car Congress1 that the Swedish company SEKAB, which delivers about 90% of all ethanol in Sweden for E85 and ED95 (ethanol for heavy-duty vehicles using compression ignition engines), has anno

This is an awesome read... It is slightly dated (2003) however still very relevant and most certainly valuable. Energy to 2050, Scenarios for a Sustainable Future, 2003 - Upload a doc Read this doc on Scribd: Energy to 2050, Scenarios for a Sustainable Future, 2003

greenUPGRADER presents ideas and products to help you live a greener more sustainable lifestyle. The topics they feature vary in levels of eco-friendliness, from Light Green products that only offer minor improvements, to Dark Green items that represent a paradigm...

"Youth culture as a sustainable path to democratic society" Summer Camp, 20. - 27. July 2008, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina The call for the participants CDN - Cooperation and Development Network... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Moving from Srilanka, I made a long due visit to India. I have been meaning to do an architectural tour esp. on the work of Mr. BV Doshi. Being modern and far-sighted does not always mean going off the league. This probably has been the mantra of visionary architects like Bal Krishna Vithaldas Doshi. I dedicate this blog to this well-known figure in Indian architecture. His work is inspiring f

PhD student (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week University of Amsterdam Job description ________________________________ The Legal Aid Chair was created by the Legal Aid Board and will cooperate closely with the Legal Profession Chair and the Legal Aid Management Chair. Research conducted by the Legal Aid Chair focuses on state financed legal aid as a policy instrument to guarantee access to jus

PhD student (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week University of Amsterdam Job description The Legal Aid Chair was created by the Legal Aid Board and will cooperate closely with the Legal Profession... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

PhD student(Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week University of AmsterdamJob description________________________________The Legal Aid Chair was created by the Legal Aid Board andwill cooperate closely with the Legal Profession Chair and the Legal AidManagement Chair. Research conducted by the Legal Aid Chair focuses on statefinanced legal aid as a policy instrument to guarantee access to justice.Polit

Business Times - 16 May 2008 PROPERTYLeng Beng says S'pore real estate market sustainable CityDev boss sees further investment opportunities ahead By EMILYN YAP HOTEL and property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng believes Singapore's real estate market is sustainable and further investment opportunities lie ahead.'I am also waiting for the opportunity ... to go in and buy at the right time,' he said at a pro

Mick Goss (arc dubai)The one game that appears to have remained impervious to the financial world’s warnings of woe in the international economy, is the thoroughbred market. Across the length and breadth of the world, events during the past three month’s thoroughbred auctions point to a boom in prices on an unprecedented scale, and our piece on Australian stud fees last week, tells us

Leng Beng says Singapore real estate market sustainable CityDev boss sees further investment opportunities ahead By EMILYN YAP   HOTEL and property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng believes Singapore’s real estate market is sustainable and further investment opportunities lie ahead. ‘I am also waiting for the opportunity … to go in and buy at the right time,’ he said at a [...]

Loreto, Mexico was once identified to be a potential blockbuster destination by the Mexican tourism agency, only to be promptly forgotten when places like Los Cabos and Cancun took off. After pumping $200 million dollars into infrastructure improvements, the tourism agency turned their attention to other areas. Left for dead, Loreto was rediscovered recently by [...]

As fossil fuels become increasingly more expensive in the future as old fields deplete, while unconventional sources become increasingly common as global demand for energy keeps rising, electricity will play a critical role in powering the world. Recent advancements in battery and electric engine technologies as demonstrated in the new Think and Tesla automobiles demonstrate [...]

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Meet Masato Ito! We have a post from an honored guest today! I had the great pleasure of watching a presentation by Masato Ito, of Sumitomo Trust, earlier this year during the Responsible Property Investing Summit. He gave us an...

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential...

Sustainable WelfareTODAY, about 300 multinationals control 25% of the world’s assets. Indian companies currently comprise only a fraction of this number. However, with our economy coming of age, more and more of them will lay claim to this elite list.While this is truly a matter of great pride, we must remember that there rests an equally momentous responsibility on us to give back to the society that has nurtured our growth. Today, most companies contribute to society by means of well-defined corporate citizenship initiatives executed by their not-for-profit trusts and foundations. However, we believe it is important for corporations to look beyond charity and redefine the act of ‘giving back’. Corporations must look at cultivating and encouraging social entrepreneurship in society

Sustainable WelfareTODAY, about 300 multinationals control 25% of the world’s assets. Indian companies currently comprise only a fraction of this number. However, with our economy coming of age, more and more of them will lay claim to this elite list.While this is truly a matter of great pride, we must remember that there rests an equally momentous responsibility on us to give back to the societ

Business Risk Management Handbook: A sustainable approach # Author: Linda S Spedding , Adam Rose# Format:PDF 2.1MB# Page Count: 768 pages# Publisher: CIMA Publishing (December 2, 2007)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0750681748# ISBN-13: 978-0750681742It is now seen as essential that all businesses assess their exposure to business risk especially in relation to value creation. This book explains the practical links between risk management and the impact it has on the value of your business. It offers vital, accessible and timely tools to assist you in making an immediate difference to the core value of your business and thereby satisfy the demands of an ever increasing range of stakeholders.This book will help you:Discover how risk exposure can have a financial impact on your businessMake yo

ABQjournal Homes: Energy-Efficient Home First to Be Awarded Sustainable Building Tax Credit: "Energy efficient features ranging from compact fluorescent lighting to foam insulation helped to put money back into the pockets of the builder of Albuquerque's first home to be awarded the sustainable building tax credit.The contemporary Tuscan-style home built by Keystone Custom Homes may look similar to its upscale neighbors in North Albuquerque Acres, but it is filled with design features and products that help conserve energy, water and building resources." Rancho Real Estate News Albuquerque Real Estate News

Matter Network is a rich-media network dedicated to creating, aggregating, and syndicating actionable news and information about the clean technology and sustainability revolutions. Matter Network covers the clean technologies, energy efficient products and strategies for combating climate change that are...

A coupon book, a directory, an educational resource, the 2008 Green Zebra guides show you how to have fun living green in the Bay Area, while saving thousands of dollars too. Check out the Green Zebra guides for San Francisco,...

1.) Pay off debts and resolve any financial loose ends2.) Buy your primary residence.3.) Open your eyes to entrepreneurial opportunities around you.4.) Look for opportunities to invest in income producing real estate.5.) Focus on real estate and business enterprises and diversifying the rest of your asset holdings with retirement plans and other investments6.) Remind Yourself that this is a long term strategy. Remember this strategy has worked for thousands of people and is achievable. So get started and don't look back.from Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass it Onby Catherine S. McBreen and George H. Walper Jr.

In San Diego, I diligently toted my forest green, Albertsons reusable bag to the corner store. The handles were long enough to rest on my shoulder which made it comfortable to carry a heavy load. And, the bottom folded out so that you could easily pack the equivalent of four, full plastic bags. I actually had thoughts of bringing that Albertsons bag with me to Costa Rica. It was in my yes-pile mom

Nowadays architects are projecting more sustainable buildings, thinking in the environment and in the future each more we will see magnificent constructions with extraordinary design around the world. According a Droll Things’ reader, these towers that you are seeing, are sustainable buildings, they can generate 50% less CO2 emissions than a normal buildings. This is [...]

Very few people think about their blog content or blog architecture in the context of durability but like anything you build, it's a future success factor.A blogsite (like a Lexus) is durable. Very few people think about their blog content or blog architecture in the context of durability. When I mention it to people they say --“What? How can you wear out your blog?” Understanding blog

GreenSage, a team committed to sustainability, is a source of information for green building, natural products and sustainable living. They help you learn about sustainable materials, quickly locate professional assistance in your area and easily connect with resellers to recycle...

Softchoice provides North American businesses of all sizes with a way to select, acquire and manage their hardware and software needs. Their mission it to become a leading enabler of sustainable IT practices for North America. Softchoice has created their...

All the big guys are ‘getting into sustainability’ these days, but this is more often than not driven from the marketing department as a PR initiative. I’m not cynical, its possibly better than nothing - sure, but does it actually mean any real change happens in behavior? Maybe sometimes,  but I think in reality it can [...]

Domestic and foreign experts in urban development, architecture, housing, transport, finance and environment fields have convened in Hanoi on April 22 for a seminar on sustainable urban development. The seminar initiated by the Construction Ministry is aimed to help Vietnam better deal with problems caused by the ongoing urbanisation process. Foreign experts from the Republic of Korea and

Fondation de France - The Enlarged Europe! European Citizenship and Sustainable Development - Call for application Application deadline: May 16 or September 26, 2008 The European Union, with the ten... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Sustainable architecture or building is only a small part of a greater whole. It has been said many times that “sustainability” is a good short term goal. Sustainability is only equilibrium, a tipping point where we no longer are damaging the planet that we inhabit with the effects of our daily lives - manufacturing, power production, construction, transportation, agriculture and every aspect of our lives that affects our global ecosystem. Author Paul Hawken states, “Today, our continuing progress is restricted not by the number of fishing boats but by the decreasing numbers of fish; not by the power of pumps but by the depletion of aquifers; not by the number of chainsaws but by the disappearance of primary forests.” Sustainability by definition is actually the point where we ceas

A123Systems supplies high-power lithium ion batteries. The company's patented Nanophosphate™ technology enables its batteries to deliver a previously unattainable combination of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems' products remove many traditional technology constraints to...

The Indian stock markets closed higher today. The Sensex was up 237.01 points (1.46%) to close at 16,481.20 and Nifty was up 71.10 points (1.45%) to close at 4,958.40. What cheered the markets... ...

One week to go before the "green wash marketing" media blitz across our great nation...   I will try to emulate the how over-hyping and "selling green" as an environmental solution ultimately diverts focus, funding, education and sustainability from the public.   Making things worse, as public interest and education become "oversold" on environmental issues they become defensive and disinterested due to lack of "immediate" personal and government action on issues portrayed as "hopeless and bleak" by popular media. Not understanding that "reactive action" can be extremely harmful (i.e. ethanol food warns), and that measures to correct decades of neglect require a concise balance of  government, community, intern

Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style (Hardcover)By Natalie Chanin Buy new: $35.00$23.1031 used and new from $18.78 Customer Rating: First tagged “crafts” by voudoudoll “vdoll” [...]

The best measure to help curb the current inflation is to promote development of production, stressed delegates who attended a seminar held this morning in Hanoi. The seminar entitled “Measures to curb inflation, continuing to bring the national economy to stable and sustainable development” was jointly held by Nhan Dan Newspaper, the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Viet Nam with the

Part of the Research, Conservation, and Exploration division of National Geographic Mission Programs, the Center for Sustainable Destinations (CSD) is dedicated to protecting all the world's distinctive places through wisely managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship....

At Viator.com we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about sustainable travel, and about how we can make a difference. There’s no denying that travel — air travel in particular — is a major source of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Any serious attempt to grapple with global warming must include a strategy to [...]

The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. They are one of the UK's leading organizations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change. They have offices in England, Scotland,...

Yuri's Night Bay Area 2008 “Radical Technology for a Sustainable Future” is the theme of “Yuri’s Night Bay Area 2008,” part of a worldwide celebration of space exploration on the anniversary of the first human mission into space. Astronauts, artists, scientists, engineers and musicians take part. Performers include the Capacitor dance troupe and Phil Lesh, of Grateful Dead fame. (examiner.com)

SADLY -- it will not be stopping through Portland or Seattle for which reason I HAVE NO IDEA! Freakin lame... but I am glad they are off to help other cities work on sustainability. See the site! Proposed Tour Route (flexible based on local interest and availability)San Francisco - Launch Event Denver, CO - August 25-28, Democratic National ConventionSt Paul, MN -Sept 1-4, Republican

Founded in 2006, Agilewaves is a leader in conservation technology, providing the most in-depth building utilities management solutions available on the market. The flagship Resource Monitor™ displays on a touch-screen or custom website a building's activity and vital statistics, including...

The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive envisions a federal government that conducts its environmental, transportation, and energy-related activities in support of agency missions in an environmentally, economically and fiscally sound, integrated, continuously improving, efficient, and sustainable manner. Their mission...

Abstract:- "Architecture presents a unique challenge in the field of sustainability. Construction projects typically consume large amounts of materials, produce tons of waste Sustainably designed buildings aim to lessen their impact on our environment through energy and resource efficiency”.Purpose and Methodology of research:- Sustainable building involves considering the entire life cycle of buildings, taking environmental quality, functional quality and future values into account. In the past, attention has been primarily focused on the size of the building stock in Punes city. Quality issues have hardly played a significant role. However, in strict quantity terms, the building and housing market is now saturated in most countries, and the demand for quality is growing in imp

Raising the efficiency in using energy is one of three major tasks set by the Vietnamese government in line with its orientation of national energy policy by 2020 with a vision towards 2050. The statement was made Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai at a two-day seminar on energy policies held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9-10. The Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai said: “ Viet Nam is

This stunning new residential development being planned for the Putrajaya waterfront just 30km south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, caught my eyes. The designers, Studio Nicoletti Associati and Hijjas Kasturi Associates, drew their inspirations from traditional Islamic design and the marine to come up with these one-of-a-kind structures.Sustainable strategies like terraces, sunshades, natural ventilation and integrated green space are key elements in this development. These buildings will source from alternative energy and are expected to produce 50% less CO2 emissions than similar residential projects.Stan

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has instructed Ho Chi Minh City to focus on inflation control and keep up its firm growth to maintain its role as the country’s economic mainstay. Chairing a regular meeting between the Government and the city’s authorities on April 8, PM Dung praised the local authorities’ efforts to overcome difficulties. “Despite of surging inflation, the city in the first

A workshop aimed to work out measures to turn cacao to be one of Viet Nam ’s key plants was held in the resort city of Da Lat , Central Highlands Lam Dong province on April 8. The workshop, focusing on sustainable development for the cacao industry, discussed a plan to develop Viet Nam ’s cacao industry and a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) project to encourage cacao plantation in Viet Nam . It also

Founded in 2007, Eco-Libris is a green business offering book lovers, as well as book stores, publishers and writers the opportunity to balance out the trees cut down for the production of books by planting trees in developing countries....

Sustainable Dance Club è un progetto europeo che vuole proporre un modello di locale da ballo a basso impatto ambientale, nella struttura dell'edificio e dal punto di vista gesionale, anche informando la clientela di cosa significa "basso impatto ambientale". In questo weekend è stato inaugurato a Rotterdam il primo dancefloor in grado di produrre energia elettrica: il Watt riesce ad ottenere elettricità per i LED che illuminano il locale grazie al saltellamento dei propri clienti! Il "trucco" consiste nell'assorbire l'energia sprigionata dal calpestio e renderla utile e ridurre i consumi. Spero non sia una bufala perché è un'idea molto interessante anche se sicuramente costosa! Ecco il sito ufficiale del progetto Sustainable Dance Club via Geekologie | foto: Flickr

Established in 1987, SustainAbility advises clients on the risks and opportunities associated with sustainable development and corporate responsibility. They act as the interface between market forces and civil society. Their consultancy work and independent research aim to inspire and support...

Natural Logic is a sustainability consulting firm. Led by sustainability pioneer, Gil Friend, Natural Logic helps companies reinvent their business, products and processes by making sustainability a source of innovation and profit. They develop integrated, results-focused programs that build profit...

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. Their mission is to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and...

Think again! Check out these awesome furniture designs from Because We Can My favorite is the conference table and chairs they made for Comic Debris. I would love to have this in my dining room. Check out their online store where you can order you own earth friendly furniture made from recycled and sustainable wood sources. (The squirrel table pictured is my favorite in the store). All the furniture comes flat packed, and assembles without any tools. The furniture actually fits together like a very simple puzzle. How do they make these awesome functional works of art? By laying it out in Auto CAD, and transferring the files to their C&C router. The router cuts the wood following the information in the CAD file with great precision. Now that’s genius.

Nigel's Eco Store is an online retailer of environmentally friendly products you'll love. Inspired by stylish, innovative and functional eco design, Nigel has handpicked a variety of products and gifts that'll help you to save money, reduce your carbon footprint...

Honda, in an attempt to show that it can go green, sent customers of its lawn and garden equipment, a letter that literally grows. Printed on a special paper that contains seeds, the text invites the readers to plant the letter, to help neutralize the carbon in the atmosphere. The seeds contained within the letter grow into flowers and both the envelop and the paper were 100% recycled, acid-free and environmentally-friendly.

In the fast moving Internet arena, it is easy to jump from marketing effort to marketing effort, trying to keep up with new techniques and technologies online. Some of us get fatigued by the pressure and information overload. Here are a few ways to get into Internet Marketing, and build a long term Internet Marketing portfolio.    [...]

Hong Kong Willie has the ultimate goal or dream of people living more than just a sustainable life on Earth. Hong Kong Willies from around the World want to achieve this goal ASAP considering the World's Industry and pollution records. Living Green is what each and every person can do to help achieve this goal but Industry is reluctant to do so. Industry claims it's too expensive among their many excuses. So how expensive will it get to for all people and Industry to live a sustainable life in the future? The longer it is put off, the more expensive it will be. Now Hong Kong Willie will never have all the answers but leaving less of a footprint on Earth is a start. Once the people of this World figure out how to live a sustainable life on Earth, that will only be yet another step. The ulti

ecofabulous was created and exists today to help navigate the constantly expanding world of green products. ecofabulous is your design consultant, personal shopper, authoritative voice and friend, dedicated to finding and sharing sexy, sustainable products and services....

The objective of Green Travel Market is to help tour operators and other tourism suppliers become more aware of sustainable products, integrate them into the packages and services they offer, and reach relevant markets. Central to Green Travel Market is...

GreenSource is comprised of team members from BuildingGreen, Inc., others from Architectural Record, while others are from McGraw-Hill Construction, of which Record is a part. These separate companies meet frequently to collaborate and create GreenSource's magazine and its Web site....

In honor of wearing “the green” on St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d share these resources and sources for built green and sustainable living. I wrote a post a few weeks ago with some suggestions from a Built Green classI took over at Windermere Real Estate taught by Rachel Shindler and Thor Peterson.  The two had assembled [...]

God help us, but it's chaos in the making, a complete ethnic cleansing of the “other” — and in this case the other would be all of life itself — more specifically humans — who, according to pop science, have been roaming our planet for about 100 000 years. Which is precisely the minimum period of time required for radioactive waste to become inert … [ ... ] To begin with, the only element “

I found a fantastic article about bamboo and manufacturing clothing with bamboo. Like many, I thought bamboo clothes were eco-friendly, but in fact they are not. Of course bamboo is a fantastic, sustainable plant that has many benefits. The following...

This is a site I found cruising around the web today… I found it through Entrecard… see, another benefit to Entrecard, I am finding very interesting sites. It’s called Sustainable Democracy. And it caught my eye… mainly because I’m a democrat, though democracy does not mean democrat (something I had to grasp when I [...]

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As the world's oldest and largest ecotourism organization, TIES is committed to promoting the principles of ecotourism and responsible travel. With the goal of uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel, TIES serves its members in over 90 countries, as the...

The Seed Initiative highlights good practice every two years, publicly applauding five partnership-based initiatives which are taking an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to social development and environmental sustainability in their countries, and which have the potential to inspire other local entrepreneurs,...

Meg & Jen, RT Green Divas, are publishers, editors, designers, TV personalities & radio divas with Relevant Times Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine published in the NY metro area that focuses on low stress sustainability....

I am a huge fan of Organic… it’s natural, chemical free and supportive of the Environment. However, sometimes I feel the sticker shock of prices because sometimes it can be three times more expensive than conventional products that’s out there on the market. The good news is that some conglomerate companies are starting to take [...]

Change initiatives are taking place in many organisations. It is claimed that as few as 3 in every 10 change initiatives are sustained. What can be done to make change sustainable rather than just a short term fix? More: continued here

.Identify 3 things about your current eating plan that needs improvement. Select one item from your 3 things that you are willing to change. What will you do differently that you know (or someone else observing you knows) that you are making progress? Specify a time period. How often? How much? Where? With whom? List 3 challenges you are most likely to encounter in your efforts. What will you do to manage your challenges? How confident are you on a scale from 0 – 100% that you can achieve this goal? If you are not at least 75% confident, modify your goal to increase the likelihood that you will be successful. How do you plan on monitoring your goal?

Acterra was formed in 2000 by the merger of two of the region's most respected and effective environmental organizations: the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (founded in 1970) and Bay Area Action (formed in 1990). Their mission is to bring people...