Tuesday November 8 2011 will go down in history as a significant milestone in the international climate change debate, for this was the day the Australian Federal Parliament passed its Clean Energy Future Package and put a price on carbon pollution. With the passing of this legislation, Australia has also ushered in a new era…
The L.A. Times reported a new partnership with Clean the World, a Flordia-based non-profit organization, and the hotels of Laguna Beach. Clean the World is dedicated to redistributing recycled soap and shampoo products that are thrown away by hotels. Anyone who has stayed a night in a hotel has been a culprit of contributing to…
Great Ecology, Inc. is an ecological consulting firm focused on the restoration, planning, and design of both natural and urban environments through sustainable solutions. Great Ecology works with a wide range of clients to add ecological, cultural, and economic value to developed, degraded, contaminated, and underutilized sites.
Hotel Solamar, the sparkling embodiment of sun and sea, consciously reflects and works to protect our environment. Our pioneering EarthCare program is as exceptional as our luxury hotel, placing us at the forefront of San Diego eco friendly hotels. A participant in the California EPA Green Lodging Program, Hotel Solamar incorporates sustainable practices at every…
MyOffice provides world-class services and equipment to clients across the country in almost every industry. Business, education, healthcare, government and retail industries. Our team of professionals guarantee exceptional performance on every project, for every client from a single office reconfiguration to a complete business relocation. Our years and range of experiences and ongoing investment in…
The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating change for a clean energy future. Join us for free workshops; take advantage of incentive programs; attend our special events, and contact us for technical assistance. CCSE is here to help. The California Center for Sustainable Energy promotes change for a…
WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the adoption of socially and/or environmentally responsible policies into business practice. Commitment to achieving socially conscious business practice is increasingly recognized by media, consumers, employees, investors, and competitors alike.[1] CSR originally developed hand-in-hand with the philanthropic efforts of big-wig CEOs, Presidents, and sometimes even…
With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other holidays quickly approaching, retail stores are gearing up for their busiest time of year. Consumerism in the United States is at an all time high during the last quarter of the year, and most Americans will spend an average of 42 hours shopping,…
Late yesterday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change. This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level. The regulations were originally brought to the board…
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its fifth annual ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard today. California, four time top-ranked state in energy-efficiency, was beaten out by Massachusetts this year. New York State, Oregon, and Vermont finish up the top five states in rank order. The 10 states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last)…