Former President Bill Clinton warned that the US needs to cut its consumption of natural resources to curb climate change and rising prices. He stated that by using our resources more sustainably that the economy would recover faster, thus ending the current recession. “We can grow even faster if we use less energy,” Clinton told…
DetailsLast chance to sign up for crowd funding event! Learn how entrepreneurs can raise money through the emerging concept of crowd source funding from marketing expert Greg Writer during our event on July 10, 2012. For more information click here. Experience a once in a lifetime networking opportunity with the USGCC. Join the most…
DetailsNew national poll dictates that conservation is one issue considered patriotic amongst the majority of Americans. “There aren’t many issues that can unite Republicans and Democrats in an election year, but a new national poll seems to have found at least one: conservation. Conducted for the Nature Conservancy by two opinion-research firms — one Democratic and one…
DetailsWe are now 9 days (only 9 days?!?) into our locavore challenge. I must admit, I am having trouble. In fact I am flat out a cheater. I love the Farmer’s Market for fruits and vegetables and I even enjoy the shopping experience. However, my downfall comes in the form of animal products, specifically meat…
DetailsHow difficult it is for me to find local food in supermarkets, such as milk, cereals, olive oil, dressings, bottle of water, orange juice, etc. I can see that most of the food I ate was coming from another state, or even foreign countries. What a waste in transportation and packaging! After 9 days we…
DetailsExperience a once in a lifetime networking opportunity with the USGCC. Join the most influential executives from around the world on a nine day journey through China. For more information click here Our 100 Cities for Change campaign works to unite 100,000 businesses across 1,000 cities in an effort to promote sustainable economic, social,…
DetailsToday marks Day One of the U.S. Green Chamber’s Locavore Challenge! In preparation for this month’s event, I emptied out my refrigerator of all non-local food by enlisting the help of friends and family. I never realized that this would include all condiments, dressings, and cooking oil! After writing down a list of foods that…
DetailsHere 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…
DetailsMy 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…
DetailsThe 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).…
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