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Sustainability: LEEDing the Way.
Especially in times of economic troubles, we need to look for opportunities. There are opportunities all around us for energy and water conservation, and efficiencies – and subsequent cost savings. There are opportunities to choose more wisely in purchasing, and in reducing waste. We are at a crossroads. We can change the way that we value natural resources, human resources, and come up with a better model. We can move forward with a more thoughtful plan.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )On the Menu for Restaurant Biz: Healthier, Local Offerings.
“Some of the most successful restaurants in the city have aligned with a philanthropic cause or are touting organic and local ingredients in their menus,” says Darrin Johnson, New Leaf’s director of strategic initiatives. Soon his restaurant will unveil a branding campaign centered on the fact that the restaurant buys from local farmers.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Stimulus – Green Collar Jobs
Governor Schwarzenegger just announced a new $75 Million Green Jobs Training Program. Due to previous “green jobs investments” in California, there has already been a growth in new businesses and jobs in the clean Green sector. This new Jobs Training will continue to provide for the workforce demand. Check it Out! California Kicks Off $75M [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Paper or Plastic?
Please read Daniel Imhoff’s book and consider the implications of our choices. And please look for the opportunities for savings for business and for society in reducing and enhancing the environmental and economic consciousness of our choices in packaging.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s the Dilemma?
Image via Wikipedia Who cooks anymore anyway? How many families regularly eat breakfast at a drive-though? What is really in that lunch that you are defrosting in the microwave? What are the costs to your health and your family? What is real food? Michael Pollan wrote the Omnivore’s Dilemma as a way for him to [...]
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