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Green Branding Watch: Boeing, Apple, P&G and more
Globally, there has been no clear-cut definition of what ‘sustainable packaging’ really means. Most of the policies are geared towards waste reduction and recycling but nothing has given emphasis on sustainability. But Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) believes that packaging will only be “sustainable” if it meets the four sustainability principles (from sustainablepack.org):
Effective – provide social and economic benefits;
Efficient – provide benefits by using materials, energy and water as efficiently as possible;
Cyclic - be recoverable through industrial or natural systems; and
Safe – non-polluting and non-toxic.
Interest in sustainability packaging has been growing. According to a New Report from the Global Industry Analysts, Inc, the global sustainable packaging market is expected to reach US$142.42 billion by 2015. From the looks of it, such 2015 projections will be possible or may even exceed the above-mentioned US$142.42 billion. You might wonder if it really is possible, so here are some reasons why:
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Eco Consultants take on the Greening of the Oval Office
The drive to protect the environment is showing up everywhere – even at the White House. President Obama is not excusing himself from the discussion, either. Recently he oversaw a makeover of the White House’s Oval Office. This time the focus was on Eco-minded changes; looking for the green in that office and they have scrutinized every detail of the Oval.
According to official statements, the important thing was to be able to balance comfort and eco-friendliness. Obama’s Oval Office makeover both received raves and subtle criticisms. Many, if not all Presidents who have resided in the White House over the years have set their own signatures in the storied room. This time around, President Obama’s new office depicts comfort, coziness and calm, all of which are vital to Obama’s personality.
From the centerpiece down to the unpretentious recycled wheat colored rug, the president has chosen an all-American finish to the Oval office. The office is set up in very calm hues of mélange, tans and taupe. The colors according to interior designers exhibit a neutral and safe attitude. Workers completed the makeover during the time the First Family was out on vacation. A few hours before President Obama’s speech to Iraq, the new office design was made available to the public.
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Green Home Inspections Can Save Money for Homeowners
Are you seriously thinking of buying or remodeling your house while at the same time sticking on a specific budget? For many experts home investment is not a wise move unless you go the types with energy-efficient features. After all, buying or remodeling a house is by itself already a big move in your pocket and for the paying associated bills of energy consumption and other miscellaneous is another thing.
Indeed, more and more people are getting aware that houses with lighter energy-consumption are more efficient than those that would cost you your entire savings. And Philip Beere realizes that the market for this particular niche is rapidly growing when he founded the Green Street Development in Scottsdale, which to date has sold eight remodeled homes in downtown Phoenix. “I think it will happen. I think the (housing) crisis has created a more informed consumer. They are asking more questions about home energy savings and the overall cost of a home,” Beere said. Continue reading
Governor Brown Pushes Clean Energy Job Agenda
More and more political candidates are jumping on the bandwagon of “going green” by including environmental friendly plans into their platform pitching even far-reaching goals sometimes. One addition to these “eco-candidates” is Jerry Brown, a Democratic gubernatorial nominee who wants to create clean-energy jobs. Brown, a wizened political veteran was California’s Governor in 70s. He was actually one of the first politicians to promote renewable energy like solar and wind during his time. And now with the current “green trend,” his renewable energy goals are all the more applicable.
Brown is proposing to create 20,000 megawatts renewable electricity by 2020 and calls for placing solar panels on major thoroughfares across the state. A goal which other clean energy analyst say is unrealistic. By comparison, The California Solar Initiative aims to create 3,000 megawatts of solar produced by 2016. Continue reading
Auckland Eco City Plan Making its Way Forward
The Auckland Super City is envisioned to be an Eco City or Sustainable City and making it to be the most habitable city in the world. This develops as Auckland Super City mayoralty candidate Len Brown announced to students at King’s College in Otahuhu his plans of incorporating Waitakere’s eco-city into the Super City. Waitakere City is the 5th largest city in New Zealand and its 1st Eco City. It has a strong economy, attractive road and transport access and eco-system protection program. It uses natural resources better and produces less waste. Significant improvements on the well-being of resident were noted thus making it famous for its well placed clean green image.
Brown said his main goals include environment with economic progress and building strong communities. His environmental goals include reducing Auckland’s’ carbon footprint to 40% and an introduction to green waste collections. A sustainable city includes programs and designs with consideration to environment. It is a city wherein the citizenry are dedicated in minimizing the usage of energy, water, and reducing carbon emission and water pollution. It should adapt renewable source of energy, programs on recycling and reusing and other practices parallel to environmental care. Continue reading
Top 5 Green Apps for iPhone and Android
These days our phones are so much more than just simple communication devices. They are our lifelines, and they also provide us with help on things that many people would never imagine a phone can do. Like going green; your smartphone can do just that. Dozens of applications have been created that can help you with going green at home and elsewhere. Here are a sampling of a few of Eco Institution’s favorite green apps and their uses.
Carbon Meter – The carbon meter by ViralMesh helps you track and log your eco-friendly activities like walking or biking instead of driving as well as the amount of Co2 emissions you save because of it. The savings are deposited in the program’s EcoBank so that you can keep track. There are also specials or discounts available from ViralMesh’s green partners as your carbon savings stack up. Continue reading
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Tagged android, carbon emissions, eco friendly, energy conservation, energy efficiency, environment, green, green living, htc, iphone, smartphone, sustainability, sustainable living
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Senator Harry Reid Supports Nevada’s Growing Eco Sector
At Sand Harbor State Park, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid hosted the 2010 Lake Tahoe Summit the other day. Since 1997, Reid has always been instrumental in restoring the world famous Lake Tahoe. When he saw the lake’s critical environmental conditions, he immediately responded by hosting the first Tahoe Summit way back in 1997.
As a way of helping the people from Nevada and the Lake Tahoe, Reid authored and sponsored the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. Through such act, a whopping $415 million was authorized for eight years. The funds were used for providing fuels reduction, environmental improvement program projects, storm water management and watershed restoration. Continue reading
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Tagged eco sector, eco-tourism, eco-tourism jobs, economic strategy, environment, green economy, harry reid, jobs, lake restoration, lake tahoe, lake tahoe basin, lake tahoe restoration act, lakes, las vegas convention and visitors authority, nevada, summit, sustainability, travel promotion act, us, us senate
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County Hires New Green Energy Consultants
Fore Solutions aims to provide the necessary support for the creation of a green and sustainable infrastructure for the project. The firm will support the project in terms of supplying the needed consultants for project management. It will also help in offering design services to help achieve the above objective.
The county will award the firm with a $23,000 second phase contract price once the project pushes through. This, however, will not happen until after a November 2 vote. The firm will provide project management and administration in the project’s construction and administration and design phase. Also included is an evaluation of design specifications and documents.
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Loomstate – Green is the New Glam
We’ve all heard the horror stories about sweatshops and child labor in clothing production, but has it ever concerned you if clothing manufacturers consider the environment while keeping you trendy? If you answered “yes” to that question, then you should know a little about a label called LoomState. Amid rising concerns about the environment worldwide, the fashion industry is now making its own effort to be green by incorporating organic materials into design.
LoomState is a very unique brand of casual wear and accessories marked by the innovation of being in-style and at the same time being green. Designers Rogan Gregory and Scott Mackinlay founded Loomstate Organic in 2004. It is a brand of casuals manufactured using environmentally and socially responsible methods of production. It is a healthy and eco-friendly brand using natural color grown cottons.
Loomstate designs clothes for women and men that are inspired by classic casual style and founded on respect for Mother Nature. Each piece is created to lived-in; character and comfort achieving eternal style rooted in social and environmental sustainability. The corporate philosophy has been met with some success as well, with the brand marketing its products across the full spectrum of retailers from Barney’s New York to Urban Outfitters and even Target.
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New Contract for Lime Energy Places Company at Head of Green Collar Field
Lime Energy has positioned itself as one of the leaders in the green collar field of Eco Consulting and retrofit. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Lime Energy [Nasdaq: LIME] has a stated mission of improving physical environments where people live, work and play; delivering superior financial health for energy consumers; and purifying the natural environment. Furthermore, Lime Energy describes itself as being devoted to leading an energy efficiency movement by offering excellent service towards their customers, shareholders and all the other communities.
Through the company’s energy efficiency solutions, “clients can spend dramatically less on energy and building operations”. Thus, clients will be producing less waste, promoting a cleaner natural environment and living in a more comfortable and productive physical environment. Since clients are able to save money on energy, clients can invest in other opportunities which would foster a more productive business.
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