From Guest Blogger Sean Burton: Why Choose Environmentally Friendly Timber Windows?

Timber vs UPVC
Timber windows are not the same as UPVC, this product is far more sustainable also more expensive because of its durability. (more…)

Timber vs UPVC
Timber windows are not the same as UPVC, this product is far more sustainable also more expensive because of its durability. (more…)

According to MonsterTRAK, which focuses on new graduates, as many as 80% of young professionals would like to work in a green job. This bodes well for the future – the growing passion for finding “green-collar” jobs means that the green and sustainable markets will benefit from the skills and vision of new graduates.
But what are the job prospects in the green industries? And how can graduates increase their chances of snagging a green job? (more…)

Practices in the office can make a huge difference in the amount of water a person uses each day. (more…)


I hope you’ll check out this video, The House That Teaches, featuring Derek Ouyang (pictured here) from Stanford University, who narrates his experiences with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. Derek’s presentation blends insights in sustainable architecture, sociology, anthropology, energy conservation and efficiency, then culminates with a unique business concept. Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.

It’s no wonder therefore that these professionals will only have keeping their company green and reducing their carbon footprint very low in their priority. Usually it’s either government incentives or some corporate responsibility policy that can actually make them pay any attention to that otherwise very important issue. (more…)

Here’s an article from the current edition that analyzes the recent success of Tesla Motors, as gauged by the impressive sales volume for the Model S. (more…)


Obviously, each country has its own story to tell with respect to “investability.” (more…)

I expect this whole market arena to boom over the coming years, insofar as a great number of factors contributing to demand are on the rise: eco-consciousness, congestion, fuel prices, parking issues, and consumer incentives. And again, let’s not neglect the sex appeal aspect. I’m not sure I know anyone under the age of 75 who doesn’t want to be a part of this scene.