Take 3 seconds to fix recycling! U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is taking Action to “Recycle Right” with Recycle Across America’s Mayors Petition: We are thrilled to announce we have collectively reached 25,000 signatures, but still need 5,000 more to reach our goal of 30,000! Sign here USGCC , along with our chapters, are…
Welcome New Board Member: Wayne Angle! Wayne Angle (below) has joined the US Green Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Chapter Board of Directors. A mid-Missouri resident for over 30 years employed by Sinclair BioResources, Wayne has worked with multiple industries to implement better, more efficient, and greener business practices. For electrical industry contractor Hubbell Power systems, Wayne…
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Kayla Williams is a Political Science major at the University of Central Florida. She has a passion for helping others and caring for the environment. Her involvement with the organization, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, has motivated her understanding of public involvement in a green society. In March 2013, Kayla…
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Announces New President —Former California Center for Sustainability Executive Director, Irene Stillings, Named U.S. Green Chamber President— SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October xx, 2012) – Today, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) announced the appointment of Irene M. Stillings as its president. Stillings has over 35 years of energy industry…
Don’t keep the China trip to yourself…share this flyer with everyone you know!
The 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).…
This week we took a moment to talk to Liz Perez, President and founder of GC Green Industries, a General Contracting firm providing Veteran-based workforce and construction solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Who are you and what does your organization do? GC Green is a certified woman, Native American, and Service Disabled…
Patagonia—a region at the southern end of South America—is probably one of the most beautiful places in the world, with striking mountain regions, ice sheets, volcanoes, and pond-dotted plains, among other geographical marvels. The Chilean section of Patagonia is also home to some of the world’s worst deforestation, which is particularly troubling when you realize…
TODOS SANTOS, Mexico — Clamshell containers on supermarket shelves in the United States may depict verdant fields, tangles of vines and ruby red tomatoes. But at this time of year, the tomatoes, peppers and basil certified as organic by the Agriculture Department often hail from the Mexican desert, and are nurtured with intensive irrigation. Growers…
Thor Renewable Energy, Inc., a Singapore based company, has set its sights on Central Florida. It hopes to open a new biodiesel manufacturing plant in Palm Bay that will create 70 new jobs and promote the alternative fuel sector in the area. The company already has a Technology Research and Development plant at the Melbourne…