Daily Archives: January 5, 2009

Business, Consumers Must Work Together for Sustainable Consumption

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz.com. Although people want to live more sustainably, there are still plenty of barriers keeping them from acting in tune with their thoughts. A sustainable society won’t be born out of just consumer choices, but … Continue reading →

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Just Released — Green Stimulus Source Book

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Just Released — Green Stimulus Source Book Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources We’re happy to take this moment to thank you for being a regular reader of Senate ENR news releases. As a token … Continue reading →

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Taboo Talk in Green Business: Buy Less Stuff

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz.com. Talking to consumers about buying less stuff just might be the third rail of green marketing. Reducing or limiting consumption is antithetical to marketing, or at least it has been so far. Practically no … Continue reading →

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Management Systems: The Bedrock for Building a Sustainable Business

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. A friend of mine just started a new job as the head of operations. With my congratulations, I asked whether the company was considering a management system as a means to drive improvement. The … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Cutting Carbon

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Will putting a price on carbon increase the use of renewables?

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Survey: 'Green' tag should be banished

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Green fatigue is now pervasive. Numerous environment-theme blogs and news sites over the past week have pointed to a statement put out by Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., calling for … Continue reading →

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Lifeline for Renewable Power

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Without a radically expanded and smarter electrical grid, wind and solar will remain niche power sources.

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