Switching to a Green Economy Could Mean Millions of Jobs
Tens of millions of new jobs can be created around the world in the next two decades if green policies are put in place to switch the high-carbon economy to low-carbon, the UN has said.
Protect Your Health and Home with Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning Products
Green and clean remains a hard sell in a lean economy. The New York Times reported in April of 2011 that ‘Green‘ household products had lost significant market share from 2006 to 2011, as consumers returned to purchasing less expensive name brands for bathroom cleaners, bleach, detergents, and soap. In a tough economy, environmentally benign…
The EWG’s Hall of Shame Database of Toxic Household Cleaners
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce applauds the EWG’s efforts to educate consumers regarding toxic chemicals found in household cleaners. If a product has a childproof cap and a warning label, then you should probably think twice about exposing your home, pets, and loved ones to its caustic ingredients. EWG’s Hall of Shame serves as an excellent guide for eco-conscious consumers who prefer to buy nontoxic household cleaners that will not jeopardize our health or contaminate our ecology.
USGCC May 30th Newsletter
Just 2 Days Left In these past few months we have had great success with individuals and businesses joining our 100 Cities for Change campaign. If you have yet to sign up or if your membership is up for renewal, the time is now. We are offering this last reminder to act now before our…
Sustainability As a Competitive Edge
Pressure from customers, shareholders, governments and the general public pushes firms to improve their environmental performance — but what about a firm’s competitors? What role does competition between companies play in influencing environmental practices? Christian Hofer (University of Arkansas), David E. Cantor (Iowa State University) and Jing Dai (Iowa State University) asked the same…
Toyota: Leader in Green Buildings
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30, 2012 —/PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc’s. (TMS) recently completed Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center in Kansas City, Mo. has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. The technical training center is located at the region sales office and provides offices, classrooms and training bays for Toyota…
Coal Under Fire
LOUISA, Ky. — For generations, coal has been king in this Appalachian town. It provided heat, light and jobs for the hundreds of people who worked in the nearby coal mines and the smoke-coughing Big Sandy power plant that burned their black bounty. But now, coal is in a corner. Across the United States, the…
FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW – PARADE OF HOMES “GRAND” CUSTOM AWARD Presented to PHIL KEAN DESIGNS, INC.
May 23, 2012 (Orlando, FL) – At last night’s 2012 Parade of Homes Awards Ceremony, Phil Kean Designs, Inc. was presented the Grand Custom Award for the fourth year in a row. PKD’s custom home, The New American Home, won the Grand Award and PKD also received the Grand Remodel Award for its whole house…
First Green Bank Proves Green Banking Can Be Profitable Banking
First Green Bank Proves Green Banking Can Be Profitable Banking Open since 2009, First Green Bank has always put the community and the environment first. This Eustis, FL based company is a pioneer in environmentally friendly banking. Ken LaRoe, CEO of the First Green Bank, said that customers are drawn by the values by which…
I’m Dying to Wear My Mushroom Death Suit
Let’s face it, everybody dies. Last October, Earthlings reached a staggering population of 7 billion hungry inhabitants. Meanwhile various estimates speculate that our world will indefinitely sustain a global community of no more than 4 to 16 billion Homo sapiens. Our numbers continue to grow at an alarming rate, igniting urgency to favor renewable rituals…