Just glancing at the title of the recently released report, Sustainable Consumption Facts and Trends, by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) it might seem that sustainable and consuming are two topics that just do not go together. However, the report points out that the present level of consumption by Western nations is putting stress on the Earth's ecosystems.
As I mentioned in a previous post, one of the challenges when talking about sustainability is wondering how you (or I) could possibly do anything to help the dire situation our planet is facing.
One of the most exciting parts of my Global Sustainability class from last week was the discussion of how entrepreneurs and innovators are looking at sustainability not as a problem, but as an opportunity.
An opportunity to make a difference, yes. But also an opportunity to make money.
John Sterman, head of MIT Sloan's System Dynamics Group, explores how to get people to think for real on sustainability, why the conventional wisdom about energy is just a myth, and how to live as if there's just enough time left to save the world. An interview with John Sterman More »
Eighty percent of the cities surveyed by Living Cities listed sustainability as one of their top five priorities. Only one in six cities said sustainability is not a top priority.
Anyone who has ever run a 10K or 10 mile race (or longer) knows that you can't start by going all out. You have to work up to cruising speed. And you need to leave something in the tank for the last part of the run. This is seemingly common sense, but for many "running" on Wall Street and within the business community generally, it is a lesson that bears repeating. Long runs require a sustainable pace. And if a business or an investment is to enjoy long-term success, it must create sustainable value.
Last night, we were honored to host the September monthly mixer for Sustain Charlotte at our green training facility in Charlotte, NC. Everblue has been a member of the Sustain Charlotte organization for some time, but this was the first time that we hosted the monthly networking event at our facility.
Sustainable clothing is not a daydream even then if you feel that you can't afford the same. Then the suggested simple alternatives for toxic free and eco-friendly sustainable clothing are for you. So, if you have a willingness to develop a better green world. Then first you should start working from your own personal wardrobe.
Sprout Space: sustainable classroom design for growing schools and communities. These move-able modular classrooms are designed to meet LEED® standards, and promote a healthy, productive environment.
One of the largest fleets of modular buildings and container storage in the Northeast. Offering permanent and temporary modular buildings for schools and businesses, including sustainable, LEED certified classrooms, mobile office trailers, permanent or temporary prefabricated space for hospitals, constructions sites, retail establishments and more.