Around the world, sustainability has made its way to the forefront of everyone’s mind, including businesses. As governments and consumers push companies to improve their sustainability efforts, it can be challenging to keep up with the demand of the oftentimes expensive changes that sustainability requires. Luckily, advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, are helping businesses…
DetailsThe basic idea of carbon offsets relies on the premise that companies can continue to release atmospheric carbon, so long as they absorb equal or greater amounts from the atmosphere to have net-zero emissions. This article explains how carbon offsets work and examines their efficiency in fighting climate change.
DetailsAs more and more consumers are pushing businesses to become environmentally sustainable, many are looking at packaging as a way to reduce waste and emissions. Plastic packaging has been the norm for many decades due to it being inexpensive, hygienic, and easily accessible. However, with 34.5 million tons of plastic generated each year, the adverse…
DetailsClimate change is considered the greatest single threat to humankind, and while individuals are working to minimize their carbon footprints, the overwhelming majority of climate change is caused by businesses. Through emissions, resource consumption, and waste, companies are responsible for over 80% of climate change. As the threats of climate change rapidly increase, companies in…
DetailsHow Climate Change Will Impact Global Supply Chains Global supply chain issues have hit the news recently as the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the true vulnerabilities of global supply chains dependencies and sourcing relationships. As a result, it has become abundantly clear that we cannot take global production for granted. COVID is not the…
DetailsIn my 20 years of work experience, I have never felt so passionate and committed to promoting sustainable development. I started my professional career under the premise of making things more sustainable and more profitable. As a businessman, this business model has allowed me to understand that doing the right thing generates even more profitability…
DetailsHome to huge expanses of biodiverse forest and endemic species, Colombia’s battle against deforestation is crucial, and it is one of the top environmental concerns of the country. Recovering from political and economic instability, more people have been relocating into rural areas and clearing land for agriculture, mining, and more, greatly increasing Colombia’s rates of…
DetailsWhen we think of how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, our minds often stray towards organic groceries or eliminating plastic straws, but what about our actual living spaces? Whether it’s your home, your office, or your favorite restaurant, residential and commercial buildings account for one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The solution:…
DetailsHow to stop kicking the can and pick it up By Patrick McDevitt My name is Patrick McDevitt and I am a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. I don’t know what image that conjures. Is it a sharply dressed man with slicked back hair and expensive shoes? Is it a 180 pound blood sucking insect?…
DetailsWhen you think of sustainable farming, or even just farming in general, you probably don’t think about Iceland, a country known for its glaciers and volcanoes. However, this cold little island is making big waves in the world of green agriculture. Despite a seemingly uncultivable environment, Iceland grows over half of its own vegetable produce,…
DetailsEco-friendly shopping can seem intimidating and expensive at first, but shopping green is really about shopping smart! Here are 10 simple, easy shopping hacks that will save you time and money, all while helping save the planet and supporting local business. Read the fine print Look out for items with recycled content to…
DetailsCoral reefs are dying, marine life is threatened, and your sunscreen could be the cause or the savior. As chemicals continue to flood our oceans, it’s up to big and small businesses to lead consumers down a sustainable path that will save our oceans. Whether you’re lucky enough to live by the ocean or are…
DetailsThe United States generates about 230 million tons of trash every year where 4.4 pounds are produced per day by each person making the country the largest waste producer in the world. With such a large amount of waste produced, the country has a recycling rate of 35% which ranks poorly in comparison with other…
DetailsI spend at least 20 minutes outside every day. I was born and raised in New Jersey by a loving and supportive set of parents, and I have a younger Brother who just started college. I grew up building fairy houses in my backyard and saving spiders from untimely deaths (to this day I have…
DetailsThe holidays is a time for family, friends and giving. Here are a few interesting details about the holiday season and giving: o The average child will accumulate 238 toys by the time they are 10 years old and they will only play with about 12 of them. o Each year the average American throws away…
DetailsHave you ever dreamt about driving a solar powered car? Or have your house be completely self-sufficient from the energy you generate? Solar technology has developed dramatically in the recent decade to make clean electricity accessible to the population and allow futuristic technologies seem closer than you think. When looking into leaders in the solar…
DetailsYour True Nature, established by Ilan Shamir in 1999, is a green business encouraging people to live a positive life close to nature. They do this by creating products that inspire people to connect with and celebrate all things nature… and they’re joining our team! As a model to other businesses Your True Nature recycles;…
DetailsHurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria caused massive damages to anything that was in theirs path this past month, including loss of human life, animals, homes, communities and so much more. We all feel a bit helpless if we are not in those areas to personally assist. It is heart wrenching to watch the animals of…
DetailsLijiang GEC Fosters Green Leaders of China’s Future Written by: Melody Song The idea of sustainability often brings certain concepts to mind. Clean energy. Net positivity. Eco-friendly food. While these may be the main focus in the U.S., Mr. Chen Yongsong, Director of the Green Education Center (GEC) in Lijiang, China, discusses a different side…
Detailsby Caroline Peters, Strategic Emerging Market Analyst at U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Contemporary sustainability analysts have seen a shift from a philanthropic basis of sustainability to a practical one in seeing the positive results in emerging markets. These emerging markets know the value of the triple bottom line through their various approaches, including innovation…
DetailsApplications are being accepted for the California Product Stewardship Council‘s 8th annual Arrow Awards, recognizing business and industry leaders for system and design innovations, coalition building, service and take-back and overall excellence in product stewardship and green design. Any business entity (division or facility located in California), third party stewardship organizations and non‐profits are…
DetailsApril 29, 2017 marked the second People’s Climate March (PCM) in less than three years’ time. Over 200,000 people from hundreds of organizations and all walks of life gathered and marched from the Capitol Building to the White House, with over three hundred sister marches happening throughout the US and the world. The first…
DetailsBy Chris Kane Everyone needs a little inspiration right now. I got mine today when I listened to Alexandra Zissu, author of The Conscious Kitchen and one of the most passionate people I’ve heard in a very long time about what we put in our bodies. Alexandra was a guest on the Global Green Consumers…
DetailsBy Chris Kane My greatest fear is not falling off the ends of the Earth or getting sucked into a giant sinkhole—however, I do live in Florida, so getting sucked into a giant sinkhole is a possibility. No, my greatest fear today is that people won’t stand up and fight the good…
Detailsby Katina Peters & Megan Spicer As a small or midsized business owner, you likely know how important sustainability is, both for your own business and for the network in which you operate. Chances are you have already taken steps to reduce waste, water and energy in your workplace, but perhaps there are more ways…
DetailsBy Shannon Liang This week, I interviewed Howard Lim, Brand Advisor for the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce and president of his own company, HOW Creative. After some technology difficulties with Skype on my end, I was finally greeted with an unfamiliar, yet friendly face in the small screen of my laptop. I welcomed…
DetailsIt takes only 5 seconds to help create a society of mutual respect. Today is the United Nations’ Human Rights Day- join us and may others by signing the pledge and using the “We Respect All” icon. The U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce and each member of our team have signed the “We Respect All”…
DetailsBy Shannon Liang Environmentalists and marine life have a reason to rejoice! During the November election, more than half of Californians voted YES to a state-wide plastic bag ban, choosing to put an end to the 15 billion single-use plastic bags that are given out to California consumers and the 24 billion that…
DetailsThis holiday season– learn how to use your purchasing power to save money and make a positive impact in the lives of those in your local community, as well as those around the globe. The key to making a difference is simple: Become a Conscious Consumer. It’s true, you can help your community—and…
DetailsGlobal Green Consumers Summit: Speakers Announced! The U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our speaker list for our Global Green Consumers Summit. The summit begins December 5th, so be sure to sign up today! Click here to sign up! Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of Jacques- Yves Cousteau and National Geographic Emerging…
DetailsWritten by: Kimberly White Summer is over and Fall has begun. With the change of season comes falling leaves, a cool breeze, and, of course, pumpkins. When one conjures up thoughts about the Fall season, pumpkins immediately come to mind. The United States produces approximately 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins every year. We carve them…
DetailsTricks to the Voters-Treats to the Power Companies Written By: Emerson Brantley Don’t be tricked this election! Deceptive Amendment 1 is a bold play to FOOL the voters and kill solar energy in Florida. When a Supreme Court Justice calls a proposed ballot amendment “misleading” and a “wolf in sheeps’ clothing” it pays to…
DetailsWritten by: Emerson Brantley Amendment 1: Penalizes consumers who save energy When a Supreme Court Justice calls a proposed ballot amendment “misleading” and a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” it pays to listen. Justice Barbara Pariente didn’t mince words about Deceptive Amendment 1, adding “The ballot title is affirmatively misleading by its focus on “Solar Energy…
DetailsThe U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC), a non-partisan sustainable business organization, has taken a unprecedented step in endorsing a candidate for the presidency this election cycle. “The stakes were just getting to high — Mr. Trump’s words, actions and proposed policies are not in alignment with our mission or vision at the chamber and…
DetailsJoin Companies Vs Climate Change (CvCC) from November 30th to December 2nd at the Hyatt Regency in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for their 2016 B2B Climate Solutions Event. This event is intended to bring together companies from around to the world to discuss climate change, and how they can work together to address the issue…
DetailsThe Florida chapter of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience firsthand the creative genius of our guest speaker, John Bradburn, General Motors (GM) Global Waste Reduction Manager. Join us on Thursday, November 10th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the OCFL Agricultural Extension Office, which is located on 6021 S Conway…
Details92 Maryland Avenue is the new home of the Maryland Chapter. We were graciously invited to share a beautiful space with Annapolis Green, a non-profit focused on making our capital area “a place where sustainability is a way of life and a source of pride”. What a beautiful partnership this will be! This innovative stewardship…
DetailsIn a world full of instant gratification and an insatiable appetite for the next big thing, the consequence of our actions on their environment is often too easy to overlook. However, reality is becoming harder to ignore when our unsustainable choices are impacting our wildlife and oceans in harmful ways. Here are a…
DetailsBy: Kimberly White Is this dangerous ingredient lurking in your pantry? The ingredient to which I’m referring is palm oil. While it may not sound threatening to you, it is to the animals of the rainforest. Palm oil by itself is just a vegetable oil which is derived from the oil palm tree. It’s not…
DetailsThe U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a new affiliation with the enterprising environmental organization, Imagine Our Florida, Inc. (IOF), who recently joined as a non-profit member. “I am pleased that Imagine Our Florida, Inc. is joining a nationally recognized organization who is forward thinking in our role as environmental stewards,” says IOF…
DetailsEvent Title: Local Politics and Green Business Forum—Building a Better San Diego When: Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Where: Center for Sustainable Energy, 9325 Sky Park Ct #100, San Diego, CA 92123 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Description: Join the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce’s San Diego Chapter and…
DetailsBy: Kimberly White Tips to Begin Your Green Consuming Lifestyle: Ease yourself into the beginning of your green consuming lifestyle by beginning your research. Make a list of products and services you use most. Once you have your list, start checking into what goes into those products. If an ingredient on that list is, for…
DetailsTake 3 seconds to fix recycling! U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is taking Action to “Recycle Right” with Recycle Across America’s Mayors Petition: We are thrilled to announce we have collectively reached 25,000 signatures, but still need 5,000 more to reach our goal of 30,000! Sign here USGCC , along with our chapters, are…
DetailsTAMPA, Florida – The U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is excited to announce a partnership with Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) who joined as a Corporate Member this past week. “Patel College is going to be a valuable asset to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce and our members,” stated Michelle Thatcher, CEO…
DetailsBy: Emma Green The U.S. Senate saw its first bipartisan energy bill since 2007 pass last month in a landslide vote of 85 to 12. The Energy Policy Modernization Act, as bill S. 2012 is known, was the result of work from the Republican Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowsi and the Democratic Washington Senator Maria…
DetailsYou’ve made the commitment to Zero Waste, now learn how to take the next step and network with other professionals at the 5th annual USZWBC National Zero Waste Business Conference, “Tuning into Zero Waste,” being held Wednesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 4 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, TX. The event…
DetailsMicrogrids May Be A Shareable Solution to Energy Ownership By: Emma Green, USGCC Multimedia Adviser WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a result of a recent merger between Exelon and Pepco, two major energy companies, Exelon promised to build four microgrids over the next five years in Washington, D.C. Microgrids, or shared solar energy networks, are sweeping…
Details“We need a world full of people asking deep questions or else we’re not going to have a world to live in,” — Rose Marcario, CEO Patagonia The largest intergenerational transfer of wealth the world has ever seen is about to happen. Women will soon hold much of the power. Perhaps that is why the Dalai Lama…
DetailsSt. Johns County, Florida is joining the nationwide standardized label movement called Recycle Across America! The goal is simple: to standardize the labels, color, and height of public trash and recycling bins across the country. Billy Zeits of the St. Johns County Park and Recreation Department stated that “the intent is to make it simple.…
DetailsWelcome New Board Member: Wayne Angle! Wayne Angle (below) has joined the US Green Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Chapter Board of Directors. A mid-Missouri resident for over 30 years employed by Sinclair BioResources, Wayne has worked with multiple industries to implement better, more efficient, and greener business practices. For electrical industry contractor Hubbell Power systems, Wayne…
Details(Almost) Cleaner Water The Permitting Process: Good Business Expansion goes hand in hand with any kind of business development. In order to expand fiscally, businesses need to grow physically as well. But before any large-scale type of development can begin, it needs to go through the lengthy permitting process and get an “okay” from the government.…
DetailsExperts in Spray Technology Also Excel in Sustainability San Diego, CA- February 23, 2016- Spraying Systems Co. becomes the first spray technology organization to join U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) as a leader in sustainable business practices. As the global leader in design and manufacture of precision spray nozzles, Spraying Systems Co. also internally…
DetailsBy Heather Haas Much like clean water, clean air is something Americans tend to take for granted, but shouldn’t. When we think about air pollution, smog covered cities often spring to mind, but we don’t often stop to consider indoor air pollution. Most people spend upwards of 90% of their time indoors, making indoor air…
DetailsWEBINAR: How to Reach Your Ideal Green Audience, Capture Their Attention and Create Lasting, Lucrative Relationships Sign up Here Are you having a hard time getting to your ideal audience or building your tribe? If so, you’re not alone. 70% of the business people and entrepreneurs that green business marketer, Carolyn Parrs of Mind Over…
DetailsMISSOURI CHAPTER, COLUMBIA BRANCH About 10 hardy souls ventured out in frigid weather for a Friday gathering that featured networking — and a 2015-2016 US Green Chamber, Missouri Chapter update. Event attendees included Carla Hunter, an owner of The Lawn Company; University of Missouri Sustainability Director Srinivasan (Raghu) Raghavan; Vaughn Prost, CEO of Prost Builders; and Jeffrey…
DetailsThe Responsible Business Summit USA returns for 2016: Navigate the changing landscape. Become a leading sustainable business. The Responsible Business Summit USA, New York (April, 12-13, 2016) promises to bring the top minds in sustainability together; with C-Suite and Board-level executives from some of the world’s leading brands set to attend. Present will be representatives of Timberland,…
DetailsBy Zach Bernstein- Manager of Research and Social Media at the American Sustainable Business Council The debate over whether climate change is real is essentially settled. Now the question is, what are we going to do about keeping temperatures from rising out of control? Here’s one idea: Support a carbon tax. This might seem odd, especially…
DetailsBy Heather Haas Recent news has got my head spinning. Reading the news about Flint, Michigan’s poisoned water is bringing up powerful emotions.[1] My response to hearing that the people of Flint have been exposed to dangerous levels of lead from a source that most of us rely on, public potable water, is more than…
DetailsPeter Zahn, U.S. Green Chamber’s Co-Founder and founding Chair, sent out this update from Paris just before 195 countries signed the first ever global agreement to eliminate fossil fuels and transition to 100% renewable energy. “Peter’s insight into this historic United Nation’s Climate session was a frank and honest account—covering a play by play of…
DetailsBy Heather Haas Sustainability is not about warm-green-fuzzy feelings. It’s more than environmentalism. Sustainability is resilience! More and more people are understanding that our current business and consumer practices are leading us down a dark path that we cannot continue indefinitely. It’s time for American businesses to adapt to changing times, or risk failure. Case…
DetailsIrblich Schools is a proud member of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC). This allergen-friendly, eco-friendly, unplugged pre-school focuses on learning through a natural approach. One of the first truly Holistic Preschool’s located in Central Florida, the school’s mission is to support families with a holistic education in a healthy setting through: a plant-strong diet, integrating…
DetailsBy Heather Haas, November 4, 2015 A recent Forbes article [1] discussed the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals [2] and laid out an argument that government alone could not reach the goals without the assistance of corporations. The Forbes article examines how large corporations can use the UN Sustainable Development Goals to “pursue opportunity and innovation.”…
DetailsWhat are you doing to protect your employees from Chemicals? In a recent U.S Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) webinar, Larry Smith, of Go Green Electrolyzer, shares how companies can completely revolutionize how they clean and sanitize. Jim Bunch, chairman of the USGCC board stated that “This technology is so simple yet so profound, that…
Detailsby Michelle Thatcher Within the past few months, our nation has taken great strides forward when it comes to both clean energy and climate change. Washington has released several announcements for limiting carbon pollution in power plants, along with plans to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency across the country. These actions will help accelerate…
DetailsU.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Member First Green Bank was selected by the Greenwich-CT based sustainable finance think tank, Capital Institute, to be its partner in an exciting project called “The Year in the Life of a Regenerative Bank.” The project has received special grant funding from the Kendeda Fund and the Compton Foundation. Over…
DetailsThe Columbia Chapter, US Green Chamber of Commerce is now the Missouri Chapter, U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. This expansion of the chapter to the entire state promises to broaden the organization’s reach, while bringing exciting new business opportunities, idea leaders, conferences, events, and other outreach programs to Columbia. “After months of strategy and planning, it…
Details“Storytelling for Green Businesses” is the latest webinar in the U.S Green Chamber’s National Webinar Series. Michael Volpatt, strategize, develop and execute a flawless PR campaign. He covered subjects such as competitive differentiation, messaging, media outreach, and proactive storytelling!partner with Larkin/Volpatt communications informed green business executives how to better Founded in 2003, Larkin/Volpatt communications is an integrated marketing communications…
DetailsIn August, the Florida Chapter of the U.S Green Chamber of Commerce founding board member and Rollins College environmental studies program coordinator, Ann Francis, received the 2015 Helen A. Ward Crossley Distinguished Service Award and the 2015 Thaddeus Seymour Staff Award for Community Engagement. The Helen A. Ward Crossley Distinguished Service Award, established in 1999,…
DetailsWant to utilize your skills and passion by making a meaningful impact in the world through your career after leaving the oh-so familiar and comfortable world of college? IDEAS For Us and the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce have come together to create their collaboration that will help you ‘spark your career’. Ignite’s “Campus to…
DetailsWelcome Brittany, to the USGCC Missouri Chapter! Brittany Angle has joined the Columbia, Missouri Chapter of the US Green Chamber as a Board Member. She is the laboratory director at Columbia-based Tensive Controls, a biotech startup working to perfect a treatment for cachexia, the wasting condition often seen in cancer patients. At Tensive, Brittany is also investigating…
DetailsGrand Opening–Florida Green Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Sustainability at Launch event in Winter Park The Florida Green Chamber of Commerce (FGCC) celebrated their Grand Opening on April 30th 2015 at First Green Bank and welcomed over 100 attendees to its grand launch event. “We are so honored to have Florida open the first Chapter in…
DetailsOn May 29th 2015, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce held its first webinar as part of the the USGCC 2015 National Education Webinar Series. World-renowned Ashoka fellow and CEO of Recycle Across America™, Michelle “Mitch” Hedlund, spoke about how to super charge your recycling program within your business. Through Recycle Across America™, Mitch has developed a standardized…
DetailsFind Success after College Want to utilize your skills and passion by making a meaningful impact in the world through your career after leaving the oh-so familiar and comfortable world of college? IDEAS For Us and the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce have come together to create their collaboration that will help you ‘spark your career’. Click…
Details2015/2106 National Education Webinar Series U.S Green Chamber of Commerce has launched our 2015 National Business Sustainability Webinar Series. We have selected top sustainability professionals in America to be part of the program. The 2015/2016 National Sustainability Webinar Series is a high level program. It will be led by experts and will focus on different…
DetailsAlgae!!!…Green, gooey, slimy, messy, smelly, unpleasant…All these words come to mind when I hear the word “Algae”. What if I told you algae has the power to revolutionize the world today. Oh yes! There is an “Algae Revolution” and it is quite fascinating. Just imagine yourself, walking into a coffee shop with your own bag…
DetailsSerghei founded Moldcable, his first business in the U.S. “Mold” is short for Moldova – Serghei’s small yet proud country of origin
DetailsIn this series, I will spotlight some of the coolest, innovative and out-of-the box solutions to plastic pollution. After performing extensive research and developing biodegradable plastics for 8 years, I am extremely passionate about this problem. The ultimate solution to plastic pollution lies in our ability to tap into creative minds, and uncover all sorts…
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