Posts about: Green

ecomagination
September 27, 2011, No comments

An analysis by the Sequoia Lab Team The term “differentiated green” refers to companies who pursue green strategies to go beyond clearing regulatory and negative PR hurdles.  It refers to [...]

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Protecting Biodiversity through Ethical Purchasing Decisions

July 24, 2011, No comments

For decades, we have heard the token phrase “children are the future.” We must educate in order to ensure a brighter future for all. However, does ...

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Sustainable Business: Consider the Little Guy

July 15, 2011, No comments

As companies like Cadbury, Starbucks, The Gap and Zappos make conscious efforts to become more sustainable, fair trade and ethical, we must acknowledg ...

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Blue is the New Green

June 20, 2011, 3 Comments

Did you know that 70% of the world’s oxygen comes from the ocean? Or that 97% of the biosphere is in the sea? The oceans also absorb much of our [.. ...

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    Green IT – The Other Clean Tech
    March 21, 2011, No comments

    In many academic, policy and business circles, the term “clean tech” is synonymous with renewable energy. While renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and biofuel are a critical component [...]

  • Greening for Survival
    Greening for Survival
    February 25, 2011, 1 Comment

    For decades, it has been clear that sustainability is necessary to ensure the Earth’s survival. Now the green imperative has expanded from environmental activists to boardroom executives. The business community [...]

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    140 Green Tweeters to Follow
    October 22, 2009, 40 Comments

    The environment needs our help.   There is undeniable proof that global warming is real, and negatively impacting our world.   It is our responsibility to live a more environmentally [...]

  • Maybe Magpies for the White House
    September 3, 2009, 2 Comments

    A little bird told me the other day that Michael Smith, the LA decorator in charge of designing President Obama’s private quarters has tapped an unlikely supplier for his chandeliers. [...]

  • Green Wine? I’ll Drink to That!
    September 2, 2009, 5 Comments

    As if I needed one more reason to love French Wine…I now have an excuse to imbibe the nectar of the gods more often. I have to admit that I usually [...]

  • This is Not “Just Another Earth”
    August 15, 2009, 2 Comments

    Sometimes, my friends and I joke that if the popular indie band, Animal Collective, tacked the term “sustainable” on to the front of their name, their mp3 sales would be [...]

  • Minnesota Social Entrepreneur Wins $20,000
    August 2, 2009, 6 Comments

    Minnesota-based social venture organization Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) recently took home the top prize at The Social Entrepreneur’s Cup in Minneapolis. RREAL was one of four finalists, out of [...]