David Saltman is an advocate of environmental innovation who has pioneered sustainable business development for over two decades. He served on President Clinton’s task force that developed green procurement guidelines for the federal government, and was a founder of Flexform Technologies, the first natural fiber composites company in America. David was a founding member of…
While watching one of the debates between mayoral candidates Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner, you may be able to notice some similarities to the debates between presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Each candidate is quick to point out the flaws in today’s economy and schools. Both are adamant in telling us how their…
Rear Admiral L. R. “Len” Hering, Sr. will be a featured speaker and panelist at Sustainable Solutions, on November 14th, 2012 at UC San Diego. The event will bring together sustainable industry pioneers, such as Hering, to share their unique solutions for achieving long-term sustainability in small business and throughout the rest of the United…
A Recap of last week’s U.S. Green Chamber Event at the University of California, San Diego. Energy 2020: Opportunities in the Green Industrial Revolution was hosted by the U.S. Green Chamber and UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering, with sponsorship by SDG&E. Irene M. Stillings, U.S. Green Chamber President and former California Center of Sustainable Energy…
The 2012 Sustainability Leadership Report, released last week by Brandlogic and CRD Analytics, demonstrates how the actual sustainable practices of top 100 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Toyota measure up to the public’s perception of their sustainability. The Brandlogic Sustainability IQ Matrix℠ 2012 (below) presents the data in a simple quadrant allowing easy…
Original article by Gerrit Heyns can be viewed on the Harvard Business Review Blog Network Companies That Invest in Sustainability Do Better Financially It’s a common misperception that responsible or sustainable investments are all in the hug yourself, warm feeling, good intention category, the inevitable consequence of which is diminished investment return. Nothing could be…
San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies is offering a fourth addition to their online certificate programs in green industry. The latest program is “Water Management and Landscape Sustainability” which focuses on regulations, treatments, and creating sustainable landscapes with water. This online program allows students to take courses anytime, anywhere 24/7. In addition to…
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…
A locavore is a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised, or produced locally usually within 100 miles from their home. Eating locally not only raises awareness about where our food comes from but also helps the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation of products and helps…
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Special Edition: Spotlight on China Trip 2013 A Journey Through China: The Trip Of A Lifetime From April 8 to April 16, 2013 the U.S. Green Chamber will be embarking on an unforgettable expedition through the heart of China. Network with influential CEOs and top executives Tour the world’s most enchanting…