Hurricanes 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…
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By 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…
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