The U.S. Postal Service and UPS are about to demonstrate how business rivals can combine forces to improve their bottom lines while cutting out waste and pollution. The two have just embarked on a “unique partnership” called Blue and Brown Make Green, which is aimed at reducing the carbon footprints of both the world’s biggest…
International climate talks between some 200 nations, ended last week after closing with a marathon 36 hour session. Nations from around the world met to discuss carbon emissions and global warming. What came out of the talks? First of all, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which places limits on some greenhouse gas emissions of developed countries,…
UC San Diego’s LEED Certified Structural and Materials Engineering building, newly completed and dedicated in September 2012, is the ideal venue for Sustainable Solutions. The public event will bring together innovators in sustainable practices to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality. Green building features — The building is built with LEED Silver certification in mind…
As Sustainability Program Manager, Kristen Hansen will present on behalf of the UC San Diego Sustainability Resource Center tomorrow at Sustainable Solutions, an event that will bring innovators in sustainable practices together to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality. Through her work with the Sustainability Resource Center, Kristen coordinates, tracks, and…
Greg Rex is a Health Coach and Lifestyle Entrepreneur. His passion for healthy living extends into a passion for surfing and for the environment. Greg says, “As a surfer, I believe that I have a responsibility to give the next generation a chance to enjoy what I enjoy.” Greg’s love of the ocean and his…
Enacted by California in January 2012, a Benefit Corporation (B CORP) allows companies to operate for a broader purpose. B CORPs are attractive because they downplay the Business Judgment Rule. In a typical corporate structure, the Business Judgment Rule requires a corporation to operate solely for the benefit of its shareholders. This means shareholders can…
Original Article by the NRDC Clean energy was a big winner yesterday. American voters not only re-elected a president who made green jobs a cornerstone of his first term and his campaign, they also rejected some of the shrillest champions of Big Oil and Big Coal in key Senate races from Massachusetts to Ohio, from…
U.S. Green Chamber President Irene M. Stillings will perform moderation duties at Sustainable Solutions, a panelist event on November 14th, 2012 at UC San Diego. Sustainable Solutions will bring together innovators in sustainable practices to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality in homes, small businesses, and throughout the United States. Irene…
EcoDog Energy CEO, Ron Pitt will be a featured speaker and panelist at Sustainable Solutions, on November 14th, 2012 at UC San Diego. The event will bring together innovators in sustainable practices to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality in homes, small businesses, and throughout the United States. With the support…
David Saltman is an advocate of environmental innovation who has pioneered sustainable business development for over two decades. He served on President Clinton’s task force that developed green procurement guidelines for the federal government, and was a founder of Flexform Technologies, the first natural fiber composites company in America. David was a founding member of…