Ray Anderson is the founder of Interface, Inc, the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpeting and is the author of Confessions of a Radical Industrialist. When asked what his company was doing for the planet, he had no answer.
"Tomorrow's Child: An Interview with Ray Anderson" is a call to business leaders and citizens of the world to examine their practices and come to grips with the idea that sustainability may not only be practical, but profitable as well.
German factory to mass produce ancient Amazonian fertilizer
It is believed that the ancient Amazon people crafted a special fertilizer by burying clay jars filled with char, bones, and manure. This time-consuming process created a substance the Portuguese called "terra preta" or "black earth." In modern times, scientists have come to know that this ultra-fertile soil is filled with micro-organic activity that generates a regenerating soil-bound ecosystem that produces astonishing crop yield and needs no fertilizer.
California eliminates "green" recycling jobs to balance budget
Recycling centers across California are either closing, or wondering how much longer they can afford to do business. This comes after California lawmakers emptied reserves established by the state recycling programs and ended all subsidies in order to push the state's budget $451 million toward the black. Companies like Tomra Systems that create the equipment and collection centers that once fed this program are left scratching their heads as to what to do next.
Despite Lowered Expectations, Kerry Positive on Copenhagen
Despite repeated statements from environmentalists, negotiators, and world leaders, Sen. John Kerry is still optimistic that aggressive new world policy can be established at Copenhagen, and feels strongly that President Obama should attend. The President will be in nearby Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize while the climate talks are happening, and is expected by many to at least make an appearance at Copenhagen before or after the award ceremony.
GreenCells is hoping you're interested in 100% post-consumer recycled cell phones. Rather than being crafted from recycled newspaper and Dixie cups, GreenCells offers gently-used cell phones in a Plato's Closet like manner. This could create a niche market that's looking for a bargain on yesterday's phone with the smallest possible footprint on the environment. According to GreenCells, buying a new cell phone is a waste of money and drain on the environment because:
The Green Festivals in various cities are like a huge kiddie lunchbox filled with all kinds of delights like snacks and eco toys for adults and children. You will find the usual political and local organizations at each one but they are dressed slightly differently, kind of like using a multigrain bread instead of white flour. It makes the whole experience more delightful.
Knoend Brings IDEA Award-Winning Furniture to West Coast Green
When Ivy Chuang founded her design studio, Knoend, in 2006, the world knew very little about this world-traveling computer science undergrad turned designer. Today, Ivy's studio has received awards from home and houseware design conventions around the world for her focus on blending sustainability with crafty ideas and the clever reuse of what Americans typically think of as "waste." Featured on West Coast Green's innovation pipeline, Knoend proved that high design and reclaimed materials can go hand-in-hand.
I became one of the American’s public 18% that are truly alarmed about Global Warming (based on a recent audience segmentation study called The Six Global America’s). And, I did read and research both sides, e.g., The Deniers and others. It went deeper than climate change for me.
I realized that we were going to bankrupt ourselves due to our reliance on foreign oil and other fossil fuels. The modern world was so much more unfair than had I thought&mdashe;whether here or globally.
Net Impact Orlando is an organization focused on increasing sustainability in the workplace and is comprised of a variety of Orlando professionals and residents who are interested in making Orlando a more sustainable city. Headed by Debbie Deland, Net Impact Orlando's chapter president, the group is well positioned with a dedicated leadership to help fuel important green initiatives. As a result, Net Impact Orlando is gradually growing in popularity and working towards becoming an integral part of Orlando's green movement.
EPA Says 42% Reduction of GHG, Better Manufacturing and Recycling Required
According to the EPA, 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions of the United States come "from extracting raw materials, food processing, and manufacturing, transporting, and disposing of products." Recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from such processes include a reduction of non-packaging paper products, an increase of recycling, the redevelopment of contaminated lands, and the encouragement of smart growth, says the EPA.
