Scientists, Lawmakers Object To DoE Fracking Panel Members’ Industry Ties
photo: André-Pierre du Plessis / CC BY As the Department of Energy is expected to release tomorrow its draft recommendations on the safety and environmental impacts of fracking , both scientists and...
View ArticleCycling Across Scandinavia: Rudolf Steiner Found, Thanks to James Turell
Counting the number of bikes on the bike path in Boras, Sweden. Guest poster Robert Ouellette has written for the National Post, Corporate Knights and his own Reading Toronto. He is cycling across...
View ArticleEcolabeling and the power of uncommon collaborations
There is a growing body of evidence showing that sustainability certification is spawning far-reaching changes in production and land use practices, supply chains and in the way businesses operate....
View ArticleEDF Climate Corps names 2012 members: Facebook, Boeing, AT&T and more
The EDF Climate Corps started five years ago as a good idea, and now has fellows working in scores of corporations. Excerpt from: EDF Climate Corps names 2012 members: Facebook, Boeing, AT&T and...
View ArticleWhen it comes to printing, it ain’t easy buying green
Printing environmentally responsibly is a good idea … on paper. Then reality sets in. Originally posted here: When it comes to printing, it ain’t easy buying green
View ArticleHow Dow taps benefits from trickling money into water funds
Watershed conservation isn't just a good idea. Here's why it's a bargain for businesses who invest in it. View original here: How Dow taps benefits from trickling money into water funds
View ArticleOld Clothes Find New Life as Animal Characters
A New York production designer finds inspiration from old fabrics to create meaningful animal characters. Original post: Old Clothes Find New Life as Animal Characters
View ArticleWhy Your Makeup Bag May Need a Makeover
Just like you wouldn’t let old food sit in the refrigerator long past the expiration date, it’s also a good idea to throw out old cosmetics after a certain point. Read the original: Why Your Makeup Bag...
View ArticleCurved cross laminated timber "Smile" installation in London is "stronger...
Photo by Guy Bell The timber utilized in The Smile is American tulipwood. Usually CLT is made of spruce , but engineering and design firm Arup is experimenting with tulipwood as it is stronger than...
View ArticleAustralian father and son crowdfund $13 million for backyard Flow Hive honey...
Nearly 18 months ago, we reported on Flow Hive , the wildly successful crowdfunded project with two key benefits: making it easier to harvest honey in your backyard while simultaneously supporting...
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