Category: Sustainability

Environmentalist, entrepreneur and author Paul Hawken is featured on this week’s radio show “The Bioneers” with a program called “Regeneration: Wisdom of the Wild, Generosity of the Heart.”  I catch the Bioneers Mondays at 1:00 PM Pacific Time on my …

This Week’s “Bioneers” Presents Legendary Environmentalist Paul Hawken Read More »

According to the EPA’s Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal report for 2011 (the most recent year available), more than 9,800 curbside recycling programs exist nationwide, and more than 3,000 community composting programs are in place. Cities across the …

From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Time for a Recycling Program in the Neighborhood? Read More »

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Recently, I’ve been on the lookout for cool renewable energy infographics that tell the story in really clear, concise, and powerful terms.  Here’s another one I’ve come across, this one on our carbon footprint. Terrific job, guys!

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Reducing excess steps and upgrading sources in your supply chain is good business and also green business. At Coghlin Companies, a contract manufacturing company, we’ve learned that streamlining our supply chain with a commitment to greener practices requires constant monitoring …

From Guest Blogger Jim Coghlin: Three Ways to "Greenline" Your Supply Chain Read More »

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Going green has become an important goal for many communities, and beach towns are no exception. Many beach and resort communities are taking steps to reduce their ecological footprint and be kinder to the environment. Here’s how a few beach …

From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Green Energy and the Beach Read More »

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Eco-friendly is quickly becoming the talk of the town and some countries are really taking the green initiative seriously. Whether it’s by way of reduced emissions, alternative energy, or large scale recycling campaigns, countries all over the world are going …

From Guest Blogger Adam Groff: Five Countries Where Green is King Read More »

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Gone are the days when people were totally dependent upon the electricity from the power grids and even then remained upset with frequent black outs and heavy power bills. But now it is the era of sustainable energy, a type …

From a Guest Blogger: Some Amazing Facts about Sustainable Energy Read More »

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If you haven’t jumped on the green bandwagon yet, it’s time to start. Small changes can really add up and make a huge difference in our environment. Benefits of going green go further than just protecting the environment, though. Going …

From Guest Blogger Sarah Brooks: Time for My Office to Go Green? Read More »

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I’ve been in correspondence with a fellow in the UK about his invention: an eco-friendly shower using electrically heated water.  The good news: it uses 80% less  energy and 80% less water than the conventional approach.  The bad news is …

Eco-Friendly Shower Calls To Mind a Basic Question Read More »

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Just a short post to say that I’m attending the 25th Annual Live Oak Music Festival this weekend.  Incredible people, and, of course, music that is just amazing.  Robert Earl Keen particularly rocked the place last night, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed …

Speculation: Environmentalism and Live Acoustic Music Have Common Demographics Read More »

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