In 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…
By: 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…
The 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…
Event 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…
By: 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…
TAMPA, 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…
By: 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…
You’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…
Microgrids 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…
“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…