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Food Waste Progress: Key Companies Embracing“Ugly” Produce

Climate Change,Government Policy,Green Living,Food Sustainability,Food Waste,New York City,National Policy,Walmart,Ugly produce

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food waste has become a major problem in the United States. According to the Natural Resources Defense Find, up to 40% of all food in the U.S. is tossed in the trash. Though some food is composted, most of it winds up in landfills where it … more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1827 views | Posted on: 07/22/2016 | Last updated: 07/22/2016

Tesla's Master Plan II Revealed

clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,Tesla,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Elon Musk,Automation,Electric,Master Plan

by JackSawyer Student

Elon Musk has revealed the second master plan for his electric car company Tesla - although in a couple years it may be a lot more than a car company. I made a prediction on what Elon's plan might entail last week, and with that, went into … more...

  Filed under: Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 2179 views | Posted on: 07/22/2016 | Last updated: 07/22/2016

July 23rd: FREE Hands-On Home Efficiency Workshop - Learn About the Latest from the Best

Green Building,Energy Efficiency,LEED,Colorado,Events,CRES,Colorado Renewable Energy Society

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

It's home improvement season and we have an unequaled opportunity for you all. On Saturday, July 23rd, John Avenson of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Todd Collins of AE Building Systems will be offering a free hands-on home e… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 07/21/2016

July 27th: Presentation: High Performance Doors & Hardware USGBC CO

Green Building,LEED,Colorado,USGBC CO,USGBC Colorado,Events,High Performance Doors

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join USGBC Colorado on Wednesday, July 27 for a presentation on door openings and energy efficient options. They'll explore the new and innovative technology of intelligent keys and cylinders, plus smartphone applications for security. N… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 07/21/2016

August 10: Join the USGBC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social

Green Building,USGBC,Events,New Jersey,USGBC NJ,Summer Social,Green Building Event

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the USBGC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social, presented by the Central Branch. Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building and sustainability professionals! BBQ event sponsorships will provide fund… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2047 views | Posted on: 07/20/2016 | Last updated: 07/20/2016

TOMORROW: Green Tour of Village Elementary School

Green Building,Green Building Tour,Green Schools,Events,New Jersey,USGBC NJ

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

The USGBC NJ Green Schools Committee in collaboration with the NJ School Boards Association is pleased to present an educational tour of the Village Elementary School addition project in the West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District.… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 07/20/2016 | Last updated: 07/20/2016

July 28th: Green Your Workplace: Sustainable Practices For Businesses

Green Building,FL,Sustainable Practices For Businesses,Sarasota County UFIFAS Extension and Sustainability

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Are you a business owner looking to save money on utility and fuel bills? Or are you an employee of a local business or organization interested in working with your fellow employees to be more sustainable at work? Then this class is for you… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

TONIGHT AT 7pm: NCRES Speakers Series: What is Net Zero Water?

Sustainable Living,Colorado,Net Zero Water,Events,CRES,The Brendle Group,Water Conservation

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join Becky Fedak of The Brendle Group as she discusses Net Zero Water (NZW) with the Colorado Renewable Energy Society. Net Zero Water is a concept that aims to change the way water resour… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

July 29th: Green Workplace Challenge Workshop #1: Getting Started with the GWC

events,,Energy Star,EPA,Green Workplace Challenge,PA,GWC,Workshop,Andrew Kreider

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

OVERVIEW: Green Workplace Challenge competitors are seeking the edge they need to get ahead. This workshop guides participants through the first steps of the GWC, including how to set up their GWC accounts, develop their individualized g… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Rethinking the Way We Eat: Disposable, Edible Spoons

Sustainable Living,Green Living,Sustainable Food,Bakeys,Edible Cutlery

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

As a society on the go, we’re constantly running from one event to the next, and it often happens that we’re out and about during peak meal or snack times. So we’ll either bring food with us to an event or afternoon out or we’ll sto… more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

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