Daily Archives: May 8, 2008

As gas prices rise, driving for business changes

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in USA Today. Even though he drives a fuel-efficient car, real estate agent Harlan Comee of Yorba Linda, Calif., says that unrelenting gas-price increases are forcing him to rethink his sales strategy. He’s narrowed his geographic … Continue reading →

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Measuring, Managing, Saving: Making Energy Efficiency Visible

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Environmental Leader. At Yahoo! headquarters, we recently installed an interactive touch screen next to our corporate cafeteria. The Green Screen, as we fondly call it, tracks our electricity consumption by building over time. Employees can … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Weighs In On Packaging At FTC 'Green Guides' Workshop

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Leader. Reducing the weight of Honest Kids organic juice drink pouch bulk packs sold at Wal-Mart is one of the success stories highlighted at the April 30 Federal Trade Commission “Eco in the Marketplace” … Continue reading →

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Green Giants: The World's Biggest Clean-Energy Projects

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Forbes Magazine. As climate change and renewable-energy policies level the playing field in the energy industry, alternative-energy companies are racing to assure investors, policymakers and the public that they can scale to meet the needs … Continue reading →

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Taco Bell Taking a Step into Sustainability

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Triple Pundit. Taco Bell recently announced their plans to install new “Grill-To-Order” cooking machines in all of their locations. The company is making this step to not only reduce water and energy usage, but also … Continue reading →

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82% Of Execs Say Climate Change Will Alter Their Business Models

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Leader. Eighty-two percent of senior finance and risk managers believe global climate change will require changes to their business models in the years ahead. Yet, when it comes to taking proactive steps to manage … Continue reading →

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Food Services Industry Hammered On Climate Performance

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Leader. Google, Anheuser-Busch and Levi Strauss had the largest score improvement, each jumping over 20 points, in Climate Counts’ second annual Company Scorecard. Improvement was broad, however with the average company score improving 22 … Continue reading →

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Q&A: EnerNoc cashes in on 'negative watts'

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. It’s not as flashy as solar panels or dramatic as wind turbines, but energy efficiency is fast becoming viewed as a significant “source” of energy. Some people refer to megawatts not used as “negawatts” … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerBuildings News

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter. Green Your Facility, Boost Your Bottom Line By Lisa Raffin The most energy-efficient businesses in the U.S. can consume a third less energy than a more conventional company. … Continue reading →

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A Casting Call for Sexy Cars (Hybrids Need Not Apply)

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Vehicles, both hot and not, have been enjoying an on-screen heyday. But Toyota’s Prius has remained something of a novelty act on the big screen.

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