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Printing Solar Profitability

October 9, 2012 by Jennifer Nastu

Solar installations are rocketing worldwide as solar electricity becomes cheaper than electricity from fossil fuels – its already happened in 105 countries. This is the tipping point where economics takes over from altruism and solar PV becomes a serious part of the global energy mix.

It’s Time for India to Get Serious about Solar

August 29, 2012August 29, 2012 by Jennifer Hermes

Six hundred million people without power – and those were the ones expecting to have power. I’m not going to join the chorus of critical voices reacting to two of the world’s largest power black-outs recently in India. While surely there is ample blame to go around, it’s not really ... Read more »

Adidas, General Mills Drop Off ‘Most Ethical’ List; Kellogg’s, Hasbro, Alcoa Join

March 19, 2012March 19, 2012 by Leon Walker

Starbucks, Patagonia and General Electric are among the 23 companies that have been named for six years running to Ethisphere’s Most Ethical Companies list, while Adidas and General Mills are among the major brands to have dropped off the list. Swedish electronics manufacturer Electrolux joined the list this year, as ... Read more »

Life in the Fast Lane: Electric Vehicle Observations

March 1, 2012March 1, 2012 by Jennifer Hermes

Recently I had the opportunity to use a Nissan Leaf for several full days, a much more interesting exercise than a simple test drive. As someone working in the sustainability area, as a co-chair of the California Clean Cars campaign and as a likely car buyer in 2012 (my current ... Read more »

The Real-World Application of Corporate Sustainability

July 17, 2011August 29, 2011 by Michael C. Polentz

Ask ten different experts to define “corporate sustainability” and you are likely to receive ten different answers all based, to a large extent, on their own experiences. Part of the problem in defining such an amorphous term arises from its continuing evolution along with the ever-increasing entry of new stakeholders, ... Read more »

EPA Begins Phase Out of Climate Leaders Program

September 16, 2010October 18, 2016 by Gina Roos

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to shut down the voluntary Climate Leaders program, which has been helping organizations reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2002. The federal agency says it will phase down services it offers under its program over the next year and encourages participating ... Read more »

Growing Corporate Green Teams: Bringing Renewed Purpose to the Workplace

February 15, 2010September 13, 2010 by Lorin May

Upon first glance, the idea of a corporate green team may seem fairly simple—a small effort that allows a subset of employees to gather around a shared interest. In practice, however, green teams can be much more powerful than that. They can inspire, activate, and engage employees to create meaningful ... Read more »

AmerenUE, PepsiCo Honored for Renewable Energy PR

September 15, 2009 by Gina Roos

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) has recognized AmerenUE, PepsiCo, Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Ed Holt as Green Power Market Development award winners. The four Green Power awards are Best Green Power Education Outreach Program for marketing work that spreads the word about the environmental benefits of green power; Best ... Read more »

EPA Names Intel, Kohl’s, Deutsche Bank, Mohawk Fine Papers as Green Power Partners of the Year

September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 by Paul Nastu

EPA has singled out Intel, Kohl’s, Deutsche Bank and Mohawk Fine Papers for their adoption of renewable energy, naming the companies as Green Power Partners of the Year. The EPA also recognized the following companies for their renewable energy purchasing: Beaulieu Commercial; Bloomberg LP; EarthColor Inc.; Foulger-Pratt Management Inc.; The ... Read more »

California Mandates Reflective Car Windows

June 26, 2009June 26, 2009 by Paul Nastu

The California Air Resources Board has adopted a regulation that will require new cars sold in California, starting in 2012, to have reflective windows. The board says this will help keep cars cooler and, because air conditioners will be used less, increase fuel efficiency. The move follows an idea floated ... Read more »

53% of Consumers Would Buck Up for Solar

June 22, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Electricity consumers think that solar energy should play a greater role in the nation’s electricity mix, and by and large they are prepared to pay more for it. Indeed, just 41 percent of those surveyed said they would not pay more for solar energy from their utility provider. “Summer Solstice,” ... Read more »

Mohawk Fine Papers Named Top Green IT User

April 29, 2009October 18, 2009 by Gina Roos

Computerworld has released its second annual Top Green-IT Organizations issue, which covers the achievements at 12 IT departments that are reducing power demands and using technology to create energy efficiencies. The report also includes the top 12 vendors. ComputerWorld ranks Mohawk Fine Papers, State Street and Allstate Insurance as the ... Read more »

Printing Solar Profitability

It’s Time for India to Get Serious about Solar

Adidas, General Mills Drop Off ‘Most Ethical’ List; Kellogg’s, Hasbro, Alcoa Join

Life in the Fast Lane: Electric Vehicle Observations

The Real-World Application of Corporate Sustainability

EPA Begins Phase Out of Climate Leaders Program

Growing Corporate Green Teams: Bringing Renewed Purpose to the Workplace

AmerenUE, PepsiCo Honored for Renewable Energy PR

EPA Names Intel, Kohl’s, Deutsche Bank, Mohawk Fine Papers as Green Power Partners of the Year

California Mandates Reflective Car Windows

53% of Consumers Would Buck Up for Solar

Mohawk Fine Papers Named Top Green IT User

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