The U.S. government will make $250 million in federal loans available to developers of smart grid technology. The new loans will be doled out to companies that offer some new way to improve the electrical grid in parts of the rural United States, where it can be difficult to get utility workers out to fix problems…
The skies are clearing, the water is warming, and it’s almost officially summertime. It’s my favorite time of year…time to head to Del Mar! The San Diego County Fair will run from Friday, June 10th through Monday, July 4th. The theme is Race to the Fair, and it’s all about cool cars. For the eco-warriors…
Consumers are a big factor why CEOs are putting more emphasis on sustainability, according to a new study from Accenture and the UN By Georg Kell and Peter Lacy This week, the UN Global Compact and Accenture Sustainability Services are releasing the largest-ever chief executive study on corporate sustainability. Through an online survey and in-depth one-to-one…
SustainableBusiness.com – News Developing countries are pledging to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases by more than developed countries, according to a new study conducted for Oxfam. The international nonprofit organization estimates that over 60% of emissions cuts by 2020 are likely to be made by developing countries. Monday delegates from 195 countriesresumed negotiations in…
Established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, countries unite with the common goal of ocean preservation and protection for our stunning oceans in celebration of World Oceans Day. Home to the worlds richest habitats, the vast beauty that covers 2/3 of our earth and contains 94% of all living organisms is continuously threatened by…
For every 3 people in the world there are currently 2 cell phones floating around in pockets and landfills. With 61% of the population using cell phones the rate in production of cell phones continues to rise. The average cell phone user will replace their cell phone once every 12 months leaving an astounding 140,000,000…
SustainableBusiness.com – News: The Congressional Livable Communities Task Force, chaired by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and consisting of all Democrats, released recommendations which will wean the US off oil, while creating much more livable communities. “Freedom From Oil: Policy Solutions From the Livable Communities Task Force,” says that our only way to control gas prices…
1 out of every 7 people do not have enough food to eat. As populations are on the rise food production rates will need to rise by 70-100% in the next 50 years to sustain global needs. The planning of future developments to insure food security, human health, and nutrition are constantly being considered. Thus raising the…
Late last month, the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) cut the ribbon on a transportable, plasma waste to energy system at Hurlburt Field in the Florida Panhandle. Terry Yonkers, the ASAF for Installations, Environment and Logistics is quoted as saying, “This is the first waste-to-energy project of this technology to go into an air base.…
Styrofoam is used for food packaging containers, beverage cups, and packaging peanut. The applications don’t end there as it is used for building materials, electrical appliances, and other household items. With a material that is used for many purposes the hope would be that there is an aspect of sustainability that can be attributed to…