Here at the U.S. Green Chamber we are challenging ourselves to eat only locally produced food for the month of July. You may have heard terms such as “locavore” or “The 150 Mile Challenge.” What you may not understand is why this is an important movement. Here are a few reasons why local eating is…
My dream: to be able to drive a virus-powered car. — Angela Belcher Using nature to grow batteries Angela Belcher’s TED Talk presentation is anything but a fluff piece. However, her discussion reveals the kind of exciting scientific discovery driving the future of sustainable energy. Clean, renewable energy awaits a society with the vision and…
The group buying power of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce provides members savings of up to 60% off a core list of more than 175 most commonly purchased items, 175 Green items, savings up to 70% off print and copy jobs, and 5% off most other items in the store (excluding furniture and technology).…
New Jersey legislators approved legislation on Monday banning the treatment or storage of fracking waste in the state. The natural gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is not taking place in New Jersey. But legislators and environmentalists are concerned about the state’s proximity to Pennsylvania, a shale gas fracking hot spot that sends some drill…
Travel through China while networking with global executives. Join the USGCC from April 8 to April 16 as we explore the world’s most enchanted country. For more information click here Our 100 Cities for Change campaign has been running strong. With our membership rate of just $197 you can expect to enjoy such benefits as…
A locavore is a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally usually within 100 miles from their home. Eating locally not only raises awareness about where our food comes from but also helps the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation of products and helps…
Thor Renewable Energy, Inc., a Singapore based company, has set its sights on Central Florida. It hopes to open a new biodiesel manufacturing plant in Palm Bay that will create 70 new jobs and promote the alternative fuel sector in the area. The company already has a Technology Research and Development plant at the Melbourne…
This week we took a moment to talk to Liz Perez, President and founder of GC Green Industries, a General Contracting firm providing Veteran-based workforce and construction solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Who are you and what does your organization do? GC Green is a certified woman, Native American, and Service Disabled…
More than 10 years later, the offshore project is still not up and running, although it has passed some regulatory hurdles and survived a few legal challenges from locals who oppose the project. The long controversy is now the focus of a documentary, “Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle,” which opened on Friday in Washington after showings in Boston and a sprinkling of film festivals.
Crowd Funding Breakfast with Greg Writer from Angel Network July 10th, 2012 8:00AM-9:30AM The Ultimate Skybox, Comerica DiamondView Tower, Top Floor, Downtown San Diego As the youngest individual to own and operate an investment banking firm at the age of 21, Greg Writer has had over 30 years of experience in capital formation, mergers, acquisitions,…