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…
Last 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…
New 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…
We 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…
How 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…
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Today 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…
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…
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…