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Articles related to "Environmental Sustainability"
Green Industrial Parks In the past, industrial development has brought to mind visions of smoke stacks belching toxins into the environment. But the green industry movement is changing that. green industry • eco-friendly industry • economic development • industrial park • environmental sustainability
Green or Hungry? Is it true that ethical shoppers have to choose between action to reduce global warming and steps to end world hunger? environmental sustainability • world poverty • free trade • climate change • ethical living
New Years Resolutions Go Green When you're making your New Years resolutions, try adding a few environment-friendly practices you can follow all year to help save the planet. environment • new year resolutions • natural cleaners • environmental sustainability • sustainable living
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Business There are many simple changes that businesses can make to their operations to improve environmental sustainability and help to reduce the impact of climate change. carbon footprint • environmental sustainability • corporate social responsibility • recycled products • carbon offset credits
Britain to Create the First Ever Eco Island Using renewable energy sources including tidal power, the Isle of Wight is creating a world model for environmental sustainability with the first Eco Island in the world. isle of wight • first eco island • renewable energy sources • best eco-friendly houses in britain • isle of wight eco island
Environmentally Friendly Production Methods Environmental impact can be reduced by eliminating waste, participating in carbon offsetting or emission trading schemes and implementing lean production systems. environmental sustainability • eliminating waste in production methods • lean production systems • reduce environmental impact • developing new technologies
MillerCoors 2009 Sustainable Development Report The second largest beer company in the United States, MillerCoors has released its 2009 Sustainable Development Report "From Grain to Glass," focusing on five key areas. millercoors • responsible consumption • environmental sustainability • supply chain sustainability • investment in people
An Overview of Corporate Social Responsiblity Corporate social responsibility requires business to understand and address the impact they have on the social, environmental and economic situation of the world. corporate social responsibility • corporate citizenship • environmental sustainability • fair trade initiative • social impact of business operations
Bands to Watch: The Duhks The Duhks are not a new breed of illiterate bird. They are not a sturdy brand of tape. What they are is a band with a blend of more musical styles than you know of. duhks band • duhks music biography • fast paced world album • environmental action greenduhks • environmental sustainability band
Carbon Offsets and Emissions Trading Schemes Carbon offsets and emissions trading schemes are two ways in which businesses can be environmentally responsible without making major changes. carbon footprint • carbon offsets • emission trading schemes • environmentally responsible business • cap and trade systems
Carpet Maker Pioneers Sustainable Manufacturing U.S. carpet manufacturer InterfaceFLOR, is leading industry towards environmental sustainability. It recycles materials and uses solar and other forms of green energy. greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse effect • carpet tiles • commercial carpet • renewable energy
Corporate Social Responsibility and Orange Global telecommunications provider, Orange (France Telecom), has released its corporate sustainability report for 2008. corporate social responsibility report • orange france telecom • telecommunications • addressing systemic disadvantage • environmental sustainability and protection
Costing the Quality of Life Work over the past twenty years to develop ways to measure and cost human and environmental wellbeing is beginning to bear fruit, with implications for policy-makers. quality of life • environmental sustainability • economic value • growth versus wellbeing • genuine progress index
Fair Trade and Ethical Shopping Given the environmental impact of shipping products around the world, is the most ethical choice always to buy locally? fair trade • ethical shopping • world hunger • global warming • buying locally
Standing Up Against Poverty People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty. stand up against poverty • speak out • reduce child hunger • millennium development goals • education
Sustainable Business Planning In his book, Auden Schendler of Aspen Skiing Company says climate crisis requires businesses to lead sustainability revolution. Efficiency, new energy sources needed. business plan • business planning • strategic planning • sustainable business practices • environmental sustainability
Sustainable Sushi Gets a Boost Some beloved sushi options are cut from fish nearing extinction. Aficionados now reject the serial depletion of species. Great sushi can be sustainable. Learn how. sustainable sushi • tools for sushi lovers • sustainable sushi chefs • inarizushi vegetarian sushi options • environmental sustainability
The Silverton Oregon Garden Through educational programs and guided tours, explore how the Oregon Garden showcases native Oregon plants and flowers with spectacular beauty and design. the oregon garden • botanical garden • environmental sustainability • silver falls state park • silverton oregon
Using The Connected Reporting Framework The Connected Reporting Framework encourages adopting sustainability practices and reporting sustainability outcomes in financial and non-financial terms. connected reporting framework • accounting for sustainability • corporate social responsibility • environmental impact • csr reporting framework
Coffee with a Cause With every cup of coffee purchased, consumers can make a difference in the lives of coffee farmers. This primer highlights the various certifications that can be found. certified coffees • coffee • coffee certification • rainforest alliance • utz certified
Cost-Saving Sustainable Carpet Tiles Carpet tiles are more economical and sustainable than broadloom because waste is less. New products having more recycled and recyclable content are made with less energy. carpet tiles • carpet squares • sustainable carpet tiles • sustainable carpet squares • commercial carpet
Majora Carter Speaks: Greening The Ghetto Part two about urban sustainability, featuring honoured speaker Majora Carter. She discusses the start of the Waterfront Greening Project and her work with SSBx. majora carter • greening the neighbourhood • ssbx • sustainable south bronx • waterfront greening
Majora Carter: Greening The Neighbourhood American Environmental activist and consultant Majora Carter discusses her experiences in being a factor in transformin one of the United States' most violent cities. majora carter • greening the neighbourhood • ssbx • sustainable south bronx • waterfront greening
Micah Challenge All 191 united nations member states have promised to adopt eight Millennium Goals to halve global poverty by the year 2015 as part of the Micah Challenge. halve global poverty • millenium goals • wea • micah challenge • micah network
What is Fair Trade Coffee? The fair trade logo on a coffee product is a sign of the covenant between the consumer and the individual who grew the coffee, whether the consumer is aware of it or not. what is fair trade coffee • fair trade coffee economics • fair trade coffee information • organic fair trade coffee • where to buy fair trade coffee
Put Africa into a court-room ! Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation. africa • un • globalization • aid • development
New Year, Greener News A summary of news stories about green living programs and developments in January of 2007. green living • eco-friendly lifestyles • sundance channel • the green • g magazine
Air New Zealand Considers Jatropha Air New Zealand is progressing in its goal to produce an environmentally sustainable aircraft fuel. Jatropha based fuel shows promise as a replacement for jet fuel. environmentally sustainable fuel • jatropha curcus • air new zealand • alternative jet fuel • boeing 777
Diners Guide to Green Restaurants Diners who want to reduce their carbon footprint can eat at restaurants that follow the guidelines created by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). green restaurant dining guide • green restaurant organization • green restaurants • restaurants and sustainability • restaurant environmental guidelines
Liberal convention seeing green Several Liberal leadership candidates have made finals bids for the party's top job by promising a strong environmental focus - an issue that unites Canadians. liberal leadership convention • liberal party of canada • kyoto protocal • stephan dion • gerard kennedy
Obtaining Supplies From Third World Producers The Fair Trade Initiative is a global initiative which provides producers and workers in Third World countries with fair wages, conditions and prices. fair trade initiative • fair trade products • fair trade premium • fair trade supply chain • corporate social responsibility
The Green Consumer A guide to online resources to help consumers make informed, greener decisions about the companies they buy from. green business • global warming • sustainability • sustainable business • green consumer
Winter Festivals in Western Canada Winter festivals in Western Canada celebrate both the present and pioneering lifestyles that represent life in Western Canada today. winter festivals • wine • whisky • dog sled racing • pioneers
Book Review - Suzuki's Green Guide Whether buying food, cleaning the house or travelling, Suzuki offers advice on ways to reduce environmental impact and campaign for a better environmental policies. suzuki’s green guide • reduce environmental impact • eco-friendly lifestyle • campaign for better environmental policies • david suzuki foundation
Book Review – Exchanging Lives by Kathy Buchanan Annie and Charlie are in for a surprise and a lesson about friendship when their concerned parents switch the destinations for their student exchange program. student exchange program • exchanging lives • kathy buchanan • friendships and peer group pressure • girls aged 10+
Energy Security Critical for National Security Saying "climate change doesn't wait," Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson hopes a new administration in Washington can avoid the repeated advances and retreats on energy policy. energy independence • energy security • energy security and national security • energy security roadmap • dr. shirley anne jackson
How To Go Green For The Host and Hostess Finding the perfect gift for the fabulous goddess of the home can be a challenge. Now, their are some amazing eco-friendly gift options filled with ethical-home-style. eco friendly kitchen • eco friendly bathroom • green gifts • organic gifts • natural holiday gifts
Millennium Development Goals Slipping Away Nine years after commitments to cure the problems of Third World poverty, the global community has made disappointing progress. third world poverty • development aid • millennium development goals • reducing poverty • extreme poverty
Review: Ecosilk Bags Australia The environmental impact of plastic grocery bags is well documented. Ecosilk bags are a practical, stylish and eco-friendly bag option for shopping and everyday use. ecosilk australia • alternative to plastic bags • plastic shopping bag • emily hay • eco-friendly bag
The Need for New Business Models Traditional business models have been the road maps entrepreneurs have used to guide them through startup and growth. New times call for new models. business models • economic downturn • traditional business models • new components of business models • recession breaking
The Oregon Garden in the U.S. Pacific Northwest Set in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, the Oregon Garden offers a stunning array of plants, forests, sculptures, fountains, reflecting pools, and walking paths. oregon garden • oregon • pacific northwest • northwest u.s. • silverton
The Role of Environmental Engineering Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment. environmental engineering • environmental pollution • sustainable development • environmental design • resources
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which emerged from the U.N. Millennium Summit in 2000 are guiding the development policies of poor countries and aid agencies. millennium development goals • developing countries • un united nations mdgs • extreme poverty and hunger • global recession and mdgs
Tide, Nikon Bringing Big Names to BlogHer '09 Tide and Nikon are bringing celebrities Tim Gunn and Carson Kressley to BlogHer '09. Top Chef's Chef Rick Bayless, Bibendum and others attending blogging conference. blogher conference • blogher 09 • blogging conference • celebrities attending blogher • tim gunn attending blogher
U.S. Summer Rock Music Festivals With the summer concert season upon us, music festivals can be an affordable alternative to traditionally high priced shows. summer music festivals • rock music festivals • summerfest • rothbury festival • lollapalooza
Unusual Materials for Art Projects Shoe boxes, pipe cleaners, tongue depressors... all are trusted ingredients in craft ideas aimed at children. But plenty of other art materials exist around the home. arts and crafts • craft projects • art projects • recycling • sustainable home projects
Urban Planning for Sustainable Environment Urban developments can be environmentally sustainable and pleasant to live in. Bogata proved this by improving bus transportation and encouraging bicycling. urban planning • urban development • cityscape • sustainable urban development • sustainable urban landscape
Wealth and the Environment A clean environment and economic growth are not incompatible. Indeed, growth may be necessary. wealth • environment
Wine Regions of New South Wales, Australia Australia's reputation for producing wine of quality and value is becoming more widely recognized as its exports increases worldwide. wine regions of new south wales • wine regions of nsw • nsw wine • australian wine areas • nsw wineries |
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