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New Bioeconomy Market Grows From Biodegradable Paper
Across the globe, there is a bioeconomy beginning to mature. For example, approximately 15 million hectares of agricultural land are covered every year with horticultural plastics. Every year, in labor intensive and expensive efforts, all of these plastic covers must be removed after the growing season is over. The land must be cleaned, plowed and […] More
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Short Termism and the Human Brain: How We Tune Out the Long-Term Consequences of Our Actions
Sometime between fifty and one hundred thousand years ago, the ancestors of modern-day homo sapiens are believed to have left their African homeland and begun their relentless expansion across the world. Within a comparatively short time period, early humans had extended their influence to every continent. Life is believed to have existed on this planet […] More
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New Crowdfunding Platform for Environmental Education, Innovation, and Conservation
We all probably know about Kickstarter and Indiegogo, which are excellent platforms for crowdfunding products and projects, but when it comes to initiatives that aren’t consumer-focused, what is an organization to do when they need to raise money from the crowd? Soon, they’ll be able to take advantage of a new platform for crowdfunding and […] More
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World Forum on Natural Capital Reframes Nature as Solution
How can we move away from business as usual, with all of the weight of its negative externalities and unintended consequences, and further toward a more sustainable world? One answer might lie in trying to focus more on natural capital, and less on financial capital, and an upcoming event could be an inspiring source for […] More
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Fitting into the New Economy
Like other industries, construction companies feel the negative effects of the recent economic downturn. A decrease in new home construction and remodeling projects means contractors work less and make less money. There is hope, however. As the Great Recession recedes into history, the future holds bright possibilities for construction business growth. Hurricane Sandy might have […] More
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The Future of Green: Innovations That Promote Economic Engagement
Fleet companies face challenges that go beyond what the average car owner sees. The automotive landscape changes completely when managing more than one vehicle. Those in charge of a fleet must balance fuel efficiency, environmental responsibility and capital expenditure for multiple cars. Economic innovations have stepped up to help fleets stay true to the current […] More
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When it Comes to Creating Jobs, It’s Hard to Beat a Wind Farm
A recent study shows that establishing a wind farm can create up to 1,100 new jobs in the immediate area where it’s located, largely proving the correlation between a move to green energy sources and an improvement in the country’s overall economic position. More
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Green Aviation? The Sky’s the Limit for Job Creation
One Billion Cars For many years, it was assumed that the primary emphasis on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions should concentrate on automobiles. After all, as a recent “Huffington Post” article decried, the world now has over a billion cars and their greenhouse gas emissions to deal with. In an April 2010 article, “Impact of Aviation […] More
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Environmental Engineering: The Hottest Green Collar Certification?
Guest post by Everett S. What are the hottest green collar jobs right now? This industry is moving at such a hectic pace you can’t always predict exactly what technology or system will reach critical mass first – especially if it depends on your climate and geography. So the best choice may be the one […] More
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You want logos? They have logos
Both marketers and consumers are asking to know more about the paper they use today — who made it, how it’s made, and where and how its raw materials are sourced. They want this information prominently displayed on their products. Knowing this, one paper company is doing the smart thing — offering a variety of […] More
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The 10 Best US Corporate Citizens
Corporate Responsibility Magazine recently released its 12th annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens List,” according to CSRwire.com’s press release. The list takes into account performance in seven key areas: environment, climate change, human rights, philanthropy, employee relations, financial and governance. See which US companies are leading the pack in corporate citizenship: More
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Top 10 Most Environmentally and Socially Controversial Companies of 2010
RepRisk (a Swiss-based environmental and social data provider which compiles negative news on companies’ environmental and social performance) released its third annual ranking of the most controversial multinational corporations, SocialFunds.com reported today. See who were the top 10 most environmentally and socially controversial companies of 2010. More
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