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We know investors care about money, but what about water? Most of us probably haven’t considered the importance of water conservation for businesses; especially those of manufacturing and agriculture. But times are changing. Companies are under increased pressure to operate in a water-constrained world. Read more…
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With the Copenhagen climate change conference on the horizon, it is critical to be conscious of the ways you contribute to global greenhouse gasses. Hopefully you are well aware that the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as deforestation and various agricultural and industrial practices, are altering the composition of the atmosphere and contributing to climate change. But did you know that even your diet might be contributing to rising global temperatures? Read more…
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For decades now, surfboards have been made out of hazardous materials such as high density foam and fiberglass. These materials have created hazardous waste for too long and ‘Green Foam Blanks’ has been working on creating less hazardous surfboard materials and shaping recycled polyurethane blanks. Based in San Clemente, California, the heart of the California surf world, Green Foam is on the right track. They are trying to change not only the materials but also the culture. Surfers have always been on the greener side of the spectrum, I mean, who really wants to surf in dirty water? But now more sustainable surfboards look to further decrease surfer’s footprint and offer a better alternative. Read more…
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How could something so vast (now twice the size of Texas) and so detrimental to our ocean (no water sampled within it’s spatial extent is free of trash) remain so mysterious and under the radar for so long? One would think that with satellites, planes, and boats circling our Earth 24/7 and this new push towards environmental awareness people everywhere would know about or at least have seen photos of this ever growing garbage patch floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. I mean, it was only discovered 12 years ago! Read more…
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In remote parts of Africa or the Indian subcontinent, electricity is not easily accessible to hundreds of millions of people. Among these, are business owners who must either close down their shop once the sun sets, or turn to candle light or polluting kerosene lamps for illumination. Kerosene is highly flammable and the fumes are noxious. Every year thousands of people in developing countries die from accidents involving kerosene stoves and lamps. Recently, however, a new option has surfaced.
Through small loans provided for solar power devises, microfinance has supported these rural regions suffering from the lack of electricity that has hindered economic development, literacy rates, and overall health for residents. The solar power projects, typically funded by microcredit institutions, are assisting in reducing the carbon emissions in India and achieving its goal to double the contribution of renewable energy to 6 percent within the next four years. Read more…
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